The Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett Gilliland

    John O’Leary has lived through worse than most can imagine. At the age of nine, John was severely burned on 100% of his body. No one expected him to survive the first night. But he did. He then survived months in a hospital bed, dozens of surgeries, and years of therapy. Before his tenth birthday, John lost all of his fingers to amputation. This wasn’t the end. John’s journey was just beginning. From this tragedy, John received the greatest gift – embracing the truth that regardless of our personal and professional challenges, we choose how to. Navigate adversity through decision-making Reveal a brighter vision for what’s possible Live boldly to impact others As a boy in that hospital bed, John could not have foreseen the amazing things he would accomplish. But his journey proved more empowering and rewarding than he could have ever imagined. It gave him strength. It fueled and drove him on. It provided hope. It taught him compassion and understanding, and it gave him a solid foundation for living. Some call John a survivor, but he is so much more than that. John O’Leary is a beacon of hope, and he’s ready to share his message with you. John now lives to share his story and to spark the stories of others living boldly, so that together we can forge an extraordinary future by finding the possibility in the present.

Trisha Smith, DC is the Founder of Expand Your Human, a speaker, and clinician. She has spent the last decade passionately dissecting what makes us human and how we can get back to our primal roots, while developing a lifestyle medicine that is simple and practical. She has worked with professional athletes, including the San Diego Padres, celebrities, and high-performance professionals, such as Stryker Medical, YPO, Jesse Itzler, and Lewis Howes. She is on a mission to empower people in their own health- optimizing their human performance and expanding their human. The post Dr. Trisha Smith Joins the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

As the Chief Investment Officer, John is responsible for the due diligence and investment research required to manage the Visionary portfolios. With his expertise, John leads the Visionary Investment Committee and Think Tank to build solid investment strategies for clients. John chose to serve in the financial services industry to help clients achieve their biggest financial goals and dreams. He sees his role as one of the most rewarding paths he could have chosen. At Visionary, he uses his knowledge and experience to help clients, while always serving them with the highest level of integrity. Prior to Visionary, John began his career as an international fixed income trader and government bond trader at Edward Jones. In 2010, he moved to Stifel Nicolaus, where he was a corporate bond trader.  In both roles, John’s primary responsibilities included trading, helping financial advisors build customized fixed income portfolios for their clients, and educating financial advisors about current market events and their impact on clients’ portfolios. John has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and a Minor in Accounting from Saint Louis University, and has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst and Certified Financial Planner designations. John was born and raised in St. Louis, and lives in University City with his wife, Kelly, son, Blake, and daughter, Brooke. They enjoy traveling internationally to learn about other cultures and broaden their perspective. In his spare time, John is an avid runner and enjoys playing racquetball. He also is a big brother in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and loves spending quality time with his little brother, Will. The post John Fischer Joins the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Maxwell Young, nicknamed “Bunchie,” is a 13- year-old football player who’s prodigious talent has made him a national celebrity. He was named 2017’s SportsKid of the Year by Sports Illustrated Kids. He has cited NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders as one of his biggest football inspirations. He attended KIPP Scholar Academy in South Los Angeles and competed in the Hub City Tar Heels Youth Football organization. Most recently, Bunchie was the star of the NFL’s “Next 100” spot that appeared during the Super Bowl. The post Maxwell Young Joins the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Dr. Greg Reid, who received his honorary Ph.D. in literature, is considered one of the top five keynote speakers by Forbes and Entrepreneur. He has been published in more than 80 books, which have been translated in 45 languages. Among his bestselling books are Wealth Made Easy, Stickability, and Three Feet from Gold. He can be found having a great time brewing up inspiration, occasionally breaking into song and dance, and being of contribution to those around him.  The post Dr. Greg Reid Joins the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Sam Rudolph is the co-founder and CEO of Babyation. Babyation is a parent-tech company that is unapologetically for moms. Their first product is a discreet and quiet breast pump so that women can finally pump on their terms. Sam, and her husband, Jared, created Babyation from a desire to improve the breast pump, but they quickly realized parenting is more than just that. Every day, they are inspired to create new and better experiences for parents. The post Samantha Rudolph Joins the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Angelo Poli is an internationally recognized expert in fitness and nutrition. He’s the Founder of MetPro, the world’s first algorithm based transformation engine. Using Metabolic Profiling, MetPro analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your health goals. Poli has spent much of his career as a motivational speaker, speaking regu- larly at universities, and hospitals around the country. Poli was a featured speaker at TEDxChico where he discussed his own achievement in over- coming obstacles. After recovering from a crippling injury himself, Poli brought to light a whole new way of thinking about health, fitness, and weight loss. His high-profile clientele range in scope from Olympic Athletes, NFL MVPs to physique models, and business leaders. Those who have been fortunate enough to gain coaching from Poli have consistently achieved exceptional results regardless of their demanding schedules, significant injuries, and crippled metabolisms. Poli has been featured for his specialty in Neuromuscular Re-education (Posture and Alignment) and weight los scienc- es in major media outlets such as Men’s Health, Sports Illustrated, The Wall Street Journal, and The Huington Post. In his 20 years of educating the masses and challenging generalize health guidance, Poli has become one of the most celebrated and desired body transformation experts in the world. The post Angelo Poli Joins the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Daniel Laure’s mission is to be a positive, guiding influence in people’s lives. To love them and serve them. He does this as a Certified Financial Planner by coaching his clients through ever changing financial landscapes, and to managing their emotions along the way. Dan’s experience shows that clients are faced with many difficult decisions throughout their lives and need a trusted advisor in their corner who can help manage the stress and complexity out of those decisions. Dan seeks first to understand his clients’ goals, dreams and values which ultimately dictates the plan. Daniel has a special affinity for working with responsible, caring families, corporate executives, and aspiring young professionals. Daniel Laure started his financial services career straight out of college.  He began working at a Fortune 100 financial firm as an intern, then continued full-time for almost five years. Dan started as a Financial Representative then quickly transitioned to the Financial Advisor role.  During his time at this firm, Dan served as a College Unit Director, where he was responsible for recruiting and developing financial representative interns. Daniel came to Visionary Wealth Advisors in January 2015 to expand the services he could offer. He wanted to be 100% independent and work as a fiduciary for his clients, which is the highest level of accountability in the financial services industry. Daniel graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance, a minor in Accounting and a Master’s in Business Administration, all from Lindenwood University. Dan is a Certified Financial Planner and has also earned his Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP) designation. Daniel was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and currently resides in Valley Park, MO with his wife, Colleen. They have three boys, Everett, Anderson and Emmott.  Dan and his wife both played volleyball in college; Colleen at Saint Louis University and Daniel at Lindenwood University. They were both inducted into their school’s Hall of Fame for their outstanding volleyball accolades.  In his free time, Dan enjoys playing volleyball, running their sand volleyball club Edge BVC, golfing and spending quality time with friends and family. The post Daniel Laure Joins the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Frank DeAngelis was a staff member at Columbine High School in the Jeffco School District in Littleton Colorado, from 1979 – 2014. He has also been called upon to speak about recovery after a school tragedy at a variety of conferences, and has assisted as a consultant after a number of other violent school events.  He retired in June of 2014 after 35 years at Columbine High School.  He is presently serving as a consultant for safety and emergency management for the Jeffco School District in Colorado, and continues to deliver speeches in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The post Frank DeAngelis Joins the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

The Kansas City Royals drafted Simontacchi in 1996 out of San Jose State University. He joined the Capitals in 1998, where he dominated for one year. Following his 1998 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates purchased his contract. Simontacchi ultimately made his way to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2002. He was a part of the 2004 St. Louis Cardinals, who won the National League Championship, and went to the World Series. He finished his MLB career with a 26-17 record, an ERA of 5.09 and struck out 191 batters. Most recently, Jason Simontacchi has been named the Royals Pitching Coordinator, after serving as the Assistant Pitching Coordinator from 2018-19. The post Jason Simontacchi Joins the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.