From Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose. In this episode of The Burn, we are joined by Alex Donnolo, a dynamic entrepreneur, investor, coach, speaker, and mental health advocate. At the age of 16, Alex and his best friend were wrongfully convicted of a heinous crime and sentenced to prison. Tragically, only Alex survived the ordeal. After being released in 2011, he became determined to lead a life of purpose and impact. Alex reflects on the challenges he faced growing up, including being raised...
Dec 09, 2024•36 min•Season 6Ep. 50
In this episode of The Burn, we are joined by Lexi Johnson, the owner of Lexi J Wellness. Lexi Johnson's inspiring journey from dental hygienist to wellness entrepreneur might just be the motivation you need today. She shares how the pandemic led her to launch Lexi J Wellness, transforming a side hustle of at-home workouts into a nationwide movement. What began as a personal outlet for stress relief through quick dumbbell workouts quickly evolved into a platform for empowering thousands of women...
Dec 02, 2024•26 min•Season 6Ep. 49
Today we are joined by Judy Selby, an award-winning attorney who has seamlessly transitioned into a certified coach. Having recently earned the title of Cyber Attorney of the Year, Judy's career evolution is a testament to her unwavering commitment to success, and she generously imparts wisdom from her bestselling book, "The Untold Secrets to Thrive as a Lawyer." In this powerful guide, she reveals strategies that not only help lawyers survive in the fast-paced, high-pressure world of law but th...
Nov 25, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 48
Ashley Smith turned her life's challenges into a springboard for success while navigating the complexities of being a non-custodial parent. Her journey from the ground up—armed with just a cell phone, a laptop, and an internet connection—is inspiring. Ashley's story highlights the power of her "Burn," and the courage required to venture into the world of social media and digital marketing without sticking to a single niche. Her experience across 25 industries provides invaluable insights into ho...
Nov 18, 2024•32 min•Season 6Ep. 47
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, I have the privilege of sitting down with Mathiew Wilson, the founder of Alignment Real Estate, an innovative NYC brokerage uniquely positioned to navigate the dynamic real estate landscape of the city. With over 10 years of experience in real estate and property management, Mathiew has built a reputation for his expertise and dedication to his craft. During our conversation, Mathiew opens up about overcoming a difficult childhood marked by alcoholic parents ...
Nov 11, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 46
Can you imagine shaping a football career from the sidelines, fueled by nothing but grit and a passion for the game? Tyler Owens did just that. From his beginnings as a walk-on player at the University of Alabama to his transformative role at the University of Arizona, Tyler’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. We had the privilege of sitting down with this remarkable strength and conditioning coach, who shared his insights on climbing the ranks from a national champion player to a motivatio...
Nov 04, 2024•33 min•Season 6Ep. 45
Each one of us is essentially living on borrowed time. Today we unpack the story of Austin Monteiro. Born with a rare condition and having survived a stroke, Austin was not expected to live, but he defied the odds with sheer willpower. During our chat outside 1st Phorm, we were moved by Austin's journey from industrial construction to committing fully to a new life close to the company that inspires him every day. His story is a vivid reminder that success requires going all in, and it's a philo...
Oct 28, 2024•10 min•Season 6Ep. 44
Welcome back to The Burn Podcast, where each week we dive deep into the minds of top performers in sports and business to uncover their underlying drive and purpose. I'm Ben Newman, your host, and today, we’ve got a true legend joining us: none other than the GOAT himself, Jerry Rice. In this special episode, we’re joined by 1st Phorm CEO, Sal Frisella as we dig into the principles that have steered Jerry Rice's illustrious career in the NFL and beyond. Get ready for a powerful conversation abou...
Oct 21, 2024•58 min•Season 6Ep. 43
Finding and connection to your passion is CRUCIAL to unlock your highest performance. This topic is so important and close to my heart, that it’s why we named the podcast “The Burn.” I’ve found this to be true in ALL areas of life… When someone is truly connected to what drive them on a daily basis, it completely changes how they show up and the capacity in which they live. This week on the show we’re going to talk about how to FIND your passion and bring it back to the forefront of your life an...
Oct 14, 2024•15 min•Season 6Ep. 42
On this episode of The Burn Podcast, I sit down with Coach Scott Cochran, a legend in strength and conditioning. We talk about his journey from working with Nick Saban at Alabama to making a huge impact at Georgia—all while staying true to his values. Scott opens up about his struggles with addiction and his path to recovery. His honesty is inspiring, and we dig into his powerful initiatives like Eliminate The Whisper and the American Addiction Recovery Association. These programs are all about ...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 41
This week on the show we’re talking about what it means to truly take ownership of YOUR situation, regardless of what your past looks like or what others might be saying… One of life’s guarantees is that we will face some sort of challenge in our lifetimes… and the more YOU seek to achieve or do in this life, the wider that door opens for potential obstacle or adversity to show up. I wanted to share a timely message regarding how YOU can pivot and take ownership in times of challenge after watch...
Sep 30, 2024•15 min•Season 6Ep. 40
On this week of The Burn Podcast we’re sitting down with Joshua T. Osborne. A Digital Marketing genius who turned his life around after a turning point in prison. In this episode we talk about his adversity, path to success, self-improvement, and of course his BURN. Joshua breaks down the necessary elements that has not only caused him to be a wildly successful entrepreneur, but operate truly fulfilled in life. He shows the REAL and raw lessons we all could learn from. Go check out this week’s e...
Sep 23, 2024•35 min•Season 6Ep. 39
It’s time to transform YOUR routine. Take a look into one of our most intense exercises from our LIVE events where we help people analyze and critique their routines to fit THEIR goals and vision. This work is CRITICAL to truly reach continual peak performance. The true power of this work cannot be replicated completely in a podcast or video, but the principles could be life changing for the right person and we wanted to share it in this format. In this episode we are sharing a small glimpse of ...
Sep 16, 2024•22 min•Season 6Ep. 38
On this episode of The Burn Podcast, I sit down with Brian Covey. Brian is an incredible leader in the mortgage industry and someone who deeply understands the value of resilience and adaptability. We're diving into the mental toughness it takes to succeed in such a volatile field, the importance of finding your fire and burn, and how to show up even on days when you don't feel like it. I believe that purpose alone isn't enough. We each need that underlying burn that ignites our why and keeps us...
Sep 09, 2024•24 min•Season 6Ep. 37
This week on #theburnpodcast we’re brining YOU a very special episode. Over the last 6 seasons of the show we’ve had some INCREDIBLE conversations with players and coaches from within the NFL. Now that the NFL season is about to kick off we wanted to highlight some those conversations. This highlight episode is packed full of stories, lessons, and people sharing how their BURN got them TO and THROUGH some of the toughest parts of being in the National Football League. Full episode now live on Yo...
Sep 03, 2024•33 min
In this episode, we're talking about living your life with more intention and ensuring you don't waste a single day. It's about attacking every day with discipline so that the byproduct is winning at very high levels. I'll share a gripping story about Ray Lewis and how a small shift in perspective can lead to game-changing results in YOUR life. If you're ready to stop gambling your days away and start owning them, this episode is for you. By the end, you'll have actionable takeaways to help you ...
Aug 26, 2024•27 min•Season 6Ep. 34
When were YOU your toughest? This week we sit down with J.J. Mazzo talking about staying TOUGH in the hard times. I’ve been fortunate enough to spend some quality time getting to know J.J. through our Standard ELITE Mastermind Group and I can tell you that J.J. LIVES to The Standard. J.J. is an incredible leader and top 100 mortgage professional. He’s been through ups and downs throughout his personal and professional career that we can ALL learn from. In just 30 days we will also be together LI...
Aug 19, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 33
On this weeks episode of the burn, I am extremely grateful to be sitting down with Shannon and Matthew Missimer. The founders of the Motion of Gratitude and friends for over 15 years. Two of the most genuine and intentional people you will ever meet living a life of significance and gratitude through their movement they call practicing “Gratosis.” Shannon shares her insights on writing down thoughts of gratitude to shift perspectives instantly and Matthew emphasizes the significance of gratitude...
Aug 12, 2024•50 min•Season 6Ep. 32
On this episode of The Burn Podcast, I'm fired up to sit down with Justin Gatlin, Olympic gold medalist, world champion sprinter, and now a highly sought-after coach and mentor. In this powerful conversation, we dive into the world of elite athletics, exploring the mindset, dedication, and resilience required to reach the pinnacle of success. Justin shares his journey from being a young athlete with big dreams to becoming one of the most accomplished sprinters in history. We discuss the challeng...
Aug 05, 2024•32 min•Season 6Ep. 31
Ed Mylett is one of the world’s leading authorities on Leadership and Mental Toughness and I am honored to call him a good friend and mentor. With the 3rd annual Mental Toughness Forum right around the corner I have been diving deep into my notes and thoughts around the topic and we wanted to to something special this week on the show and revisit one of the most impactful conversations I’ve ever had publicly- with my brother Ed on his show. We talk about Mental Toughness, The BURN, and what it l...
Jul 29, 2024•49 min•Season 6Ep. 30
This week on The Burn Podcast, I’m thrilled to sit down with, Alexander Martin, in a great conversation that dives into transitions, relationships, and player engagement. Alexander shares his journey of unexpected opportunities that led him to impact student athlete development at the University of Miami and his role in player engagement. We discuss our mutual relationship with Kaleb Thornhill and the importance of intentional connections in our careers, especially within football. Alexander emp...
Jul 22, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 29
Mark has DEEP roots in basketball as an elite D1 player, coach for Bruce Pearl and Cuonzo Martin, and Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee. Mark has transitioned his disciplines to build a very successful financial services practice in Knoxville, TN and has three daughters with his wife Brooke. This guy is a perfect example of what it looks like when someone applies their work ethic to ALL areas of life and this episode is a phenomenal conversation and masterclass for anyone who has a compe...
Jul 15, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 28
What have YOU done for 5 years straight? Too many people are looking for a shortcut or fast results and quit too soon. Give up to easily. Talk a big talk until things get tough. I don't want YOU to be that person. This week on the podcast we're talking about YOU. This episode will could inspire you, piss you off, or cause you to take action... I hope it's all 3. JOIN THE ACADEMY HERE: https://www.workwithbnc.com/academy https://www.bennewmancoaching.com ************************************ Learn...
Jul 08, 2024•22 min•Season 6Ep. 27
We started the Mental Toughness Forum with a MISSION…To help someone like YOU… -get off the sidelines in life -understand YOUR strength comes from your struggle -realize that YOUR greatest life lies on the other side of your ability to push THROUGH the tough times -connect with individual stories that YOU might connect with more than my own -build belief that they ARE worthy of everything good this life has to offer and as we come up on our third year for this online event I’m reminded on all th...
Jul 01, 2024•15 min•Season 6Ep. 26
This week on The Burn Podcast, I'm fired up to be chatting with Bryce Henson, the CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp. Bryce has an incredible story of turning personal challenges into fuel for success. From growing up in a tough environment to leading a major fitness franchise, Bryce really lays it all out. In this episode, we talk about how fitness changed Bryce's life, his leadership principles, and why discipline means everything. Bryce opens up about his rough childhood, the struggles he faced, and h...
Jun 17, 2024•25 min•Season 6Ep. 24
This week on The Burn Podcast we wanted to revisit an important and powerful conversation with my dear friend, Julius Thomas. Julius is a former tight end for the Broncos, Jaguars, and Miami Dolphins. During his time in the league he was a monster on the field, putting up 40 touchdowns in his 7 year career. JT has always been a man of many talents, he actually was a basketball star at Portland State before taking his shot in the NFL. (Glad he did!) He has now moved on to become a Cognitive Scien...
Jun 10, 2024•24 min•Season 6Ep. 23
This week on The show we’re sharing a message from my talk at Jon Gordon’s Power of Positive Summit from Last week. I’m so grateful Jon continues to include me in one of the most IMPACTFUL events on spreading positivity. If you’re reading this I’d like to ask YOU to listen to this week’s episode and share it with a friend that NEEDS to hear the message I share. We all have struggles and obstacles that try and pull us down- but we have to be able to CLOSE THE GATES each and every day. (You’ll see...
Jun 03, 2024•15 min•Season 6Ep. 22
Ever wondered what it takes to succeed under the legendary Coach Nick Saban? Hear it firsthand from former Michigan State quarterback Bill Burke as he recounts his college football journey and the transformative leadership style of Saban. Burke's insights provide a rare glimpse into the rigor, discipline, and CEO-like approach that revitalized Michigan State's program. From Burke's on-field experiences to his transition into mentorship, uncover how the essence of "the burn" ignited his performan...
May 28, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 21
This week on The Burn Podcast we had to go back and revisit a conversation with my guy Michael Porter Jr. from the Denver Nuggets. Amid their 24' season playoff run there are so many things coming to fruition that we talked about in this conversation from Season 4 of the show. I first met Michael when he was at the University of Missouri when I was working with the basketball team. We hit it off and stayed in contact as he battled adversity and eventually got drafted into the NBA. We talk about ...
May 13, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 19
Do you consider yourself "detail oriented?" Over the years we've had many clients who either claim to be or claim NOT to be... I will tell you that over the last 20+ years the highest achieving humans I've had the blessing to know and work with live in one of those camps... (I talk about which one in the podcast) Having mentors and building systems for accountability in your life truly is one of the the secrets to going after all those big goals on your vision plan. In this week's episode I talk...
May 06, 2024•24 min•Season 6Ep. 18
