Beyond The Story with Sebastian Rusk

Sebastian Rusk
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Welcome to Beyond The Story! Are you tired of surface-level conversations? Do you want to dig deeper and explore the stories behind the stories? Then join host Sebastian Rusk on Beyond the Story, the podcast that goes beyond the headlines and explores the human experiences that shape our world.On Beyond the Story, we have intimate conversations with thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators from all walks of life. We get to the heart of their journeys, the obstacles they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. So, if you're ready to be inspired, to learn from those who've gone before you, and to discover new perspectives that challenge and transform, then tune in to Beyond the Story with Sebastian Rusk, available now on all major podcast platforms.

  1. FEB 6

    Pain Is the Perfect Teacher: The Growth You Didn’t Ask For…But Needed

    Send us a text In episode 288 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk opens up about his personal experiences with emotional pain and shares insights on how to face it rather than avoiding it. He explores why pain enters our lives, the lessons it carries, and how embracing it can help us grow and become better versions of ourselves. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on transforming pain into power. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:33] Pain as feedback. [00:06:06] Pain as a catalyst. [00:12:03] Processing pain constructively. [00:17:31] Importance of subscribing and sharing. QUOTES "Pain is one of the only teachers in life that never misses class."“Most people try to escape pain instead of learning from it, instead of leaning into it.”"Your greatest pain often becomes your greatest message, your greatest mission, your greatest connection point with others, but you got to work through it."“Sometimes the most painful chapters become the most meaningful parts of your story.” ========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab ========================== Take the quiz now!  https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business?  Our Friends at Closer Capital can help!  Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT?  Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    18 min

  2. FEB 3

    Orange County Realtor Holly McDonald on Building Wealth, Community, and Confidence Through Real Estate

    Send us a text In episode 287 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Holly McDonald, a passionate real estate agent and podcast host based in Orange County, California, as she shares her journey from working in TV production to becoming a successful real estate professional.  Tune in to hear more about Holly's story and the insights she gained along the way. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:25] Transition from TV to real estate. [00:04:30] Luxury market in Orange County. [00:07:26] Podcasting as a community tool. [00:10:40] Preparing homes for real estate. QUOTES "So much of the market is outside of your control, but how you look at things and how you're able to help people and bring service to them is still always gonna be at the forefront." Holly McDonald"I believe that podcasting will radically change your life and your business if you let it." -Sebastian Rusk ========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Sebastian Rusk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Holly McDonald Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtorhollymcdonald/  ========================== Take the quiz now!  https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business?  Our Friends at Closer Capital can help!  Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT?  Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    12 min

  3. JAN 29

    From Network Marketing to Personal Brand - How Kindra Morse Built a Coaching Business with Content

    Send us a text In episode 286 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Kindra Morse, a dynamic entrepreneur with over 20 years of business experience, as she shares her incredible journey from the world of real estate and network marketing to discovering her true passion for helping others create irresistible offers and build sustainable businesses. Tune in to hear Kindra's inspiring story of resilience, success, and the network marketing industry's powerful impact. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:08] Empowering women in business. [00:05:21] Network marketing mindset challenges. [00:09:10] Helping women create sustainability. [00:10:41] Irresistible offer creation. [00:15:30] Innovation in startup funding. QUOTES "I had to grieve this reality or this fantasy world that I was living in that I owned my business." -Kindra Morse"If they just learn the simple aspect of how to find problems worth solving, that they are equipped to solve based on their story and their lived experiences, you can create an offer that the world needs." -Kindra Morse ========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Sebastian Rusk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Kindra Morse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindramariemorse/  ========================== Take the quiz now!  https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business?  Our Friends at Closer Capital can help!  Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT?  Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    15 min

  4. JAN 22

    How to Make Money in Wholesale Real Estate with Jaben Makings

    Send us a text In episode 285 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Jaben Makings, the founder of Onnix Investments, who shares his journey from a small town in Nebraska to building a successful real estate business in Arizona.  Despite their struggles with traditional schooling, they embarked on various business ventures from a young age.  Tune in to hear more about overcoming challenges and the power of community in personal growth. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:15] Entrepreneurial mindset in small towns. [00:04:39] Real estate wholesaling strategies. [00:09:38] Personal life and new challenges. [00:10:07] New life changes mindset. [00:14:05] Shiny object syndrome in business. [00:16:07] Unintentional thinking in mindset. QUOTES "It's the best and worst part about business. Cause that's the only way to make a ton of money is through other people, but it's the hardest part learning how to manage." -Jaben Makings"The grass is greener where you water it." -Jaben Makings"If you don't intentionally choose what you're thinking about, your mind is going to choose for you and it typically picks fear." -Jaben Makings ========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Sebastian Rusk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Jaben Makings LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaben-makings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaben_makings/ WEBSITE Onnix Investments: https://onnixinvestments.com/ ========================== Take the quiz now!  https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business?  Our Friends at Closer Capital can help!  Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT?  Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    18 min

  5. JAN 16

    Professional Headshots That Sell Daniel Wakefield

    Send us a text In episode 284 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Daniel Wakefield, founder of Top Tier Headshots, as he shares his journey from high school science teacher to one of South Florida’s top headshot photographers, fueled by specialization, personal branding, and referral-driven growth. Tune in as we explore why specializing, showing up, and serving others can create unstoppable momentum in business. TIMESTAMPS 02:05 — Where the Story Starts 02:28 — From Teacher to Photographer 03:04 — Wildlife Photography Spark 03:45 — Early Wins & Passion 05:10 — First Photography Business Fails 06:02 — Branding & Niche Mistakes 08:08 — Five Years of Focus 08:40 — Becoming “The Headshot Guy” 09:28 — LinkedIn Growth Engine 11:02 — The “Hype Tornado” 11:45 — Community & Referrals 12:28 — Business is H2H 13:38 — Showing Up Without Expectation 14:35 — Authenticity Over Perfection 15:14 — Trust Signals in Imagery 16:08 — Coaching for Authenticity 17:02 — Final Takeaways QUOTES “If you’re going to fail, fail spectacularly.” -Sebastian Rusk“There's something powerful about authenticity and about showing up as a human being.” -Daniel Wakefield“I want that to be who I am. So let's focus on showing that. Let's not have a disconnect with fake smile versus I really am a genuine person.” -Daniel Wakefield========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Sebastian Rusk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Daniel Wakefield  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toptierheadshots/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwakefield_/?hl=en  WEBSITE Daniel Wakefield: https://www.danielwakefield.co/  ========================== Take the quiz now! https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business? Our Friends at Closer Capital can help! Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT? Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    17 min

  6. 12/11/2025

    Isabelle Tremblay on Heart-Centered Leadership, Industry Growth, and Elevating Entrepreneurial Impact

    Send us a text In episode 283 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Isabelle Tremblay, a former corporate executive turned author, speaker, and mindset coach, as she dives into the power of the mind, the importance of gratitude, and how to overcome negative thinking. Tune in for an uplifting conversation about personal growth, purpose, and the power of change. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:39] Reinventing yourself after burnout. [00:06:09] The power of the mind. [00:10:11] Networking in elite coaching. QUOTES "It's never too late to reinvent yourself." -Isabelle Tremblay"Gratitude is the ultimate state of receivership." -Isabelle Tremblay"You do not need to start over. You need to start being aligned." -Isabelle Tremblay ========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Sebastian Rusk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Isabelle Tremblay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-tremblay-21109226/  ========================== Take the quiz now!  https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business?  Our Friends at Closer Capital can help!  Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT?  Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    12 min

  7. 12/10/2025

    Building Stronger Rep Agencies - Leadership Presence, Mindset Growth, and Team Development with Chris Atwell

    Send us a text In episode 282 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Christ Atwell, a Peak Performance Leadership Expert,  as he shares his incredible journey from performing alongside hip-hop legends like Method Man and Busta Rhymes to navigating a life-changing health scare that led him to discover his true passion for coaching. Tune in for an engaging discussion that goes beyond the surface to uncover the experiences that shaped Chris into the person he is today. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:41] Music career and leadership journey. [00:07:19] Client transformation in leadership coaching. [00:10:43] Group coaching program launch. [00:12:14] Community aspect of coaching. QUOTES "The lifestyle that I had been living for so long, the kind of two lives, eventually caught up to me, and I had to change my ways, or I was gonna go down a bad path." -Chris Atwell"Just remember that hit the gym, smell good, take care of yourself, get some good sleep, eat well, make life your bitch, and enjoy it." -Chris Atwell========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Sebastian Rusk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Chris Atwell LinkedIn: https://www.linedin.com/in/thechrisatwell/?originalSubdomain=ca  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechrisatwell/?hl=en  ========================== Take the quiz now!  https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business?  Our Friends at Closer Capital can help!  Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT?  Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    14 min

  8. 12/04/2025

    How Top Leaders Avoid Burnout - Andrew Poles on Sustainable High Performance

    Send us a text In episode 281 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Andrew Poles, an Executive Coach, Leadership Strategist, and Ultra-Endurance Athlete, as he shares his inspiring journey from childhood to his current endeavors and reflects on his early desire to make a meaningful impact on people's lives, which led him to pursue a PhD in philosophy. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on resilience, responsibility, and the power of personal growth. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:04] Fatherhood and entrepreneurship journey. [00:03:41] Coaching vs. Therapy Effectiveness. [00:10:26] Landmark Forum's transformative impact. [00:12:00] The impact of personal growth. [00:16:22] Relationships as a mirror. [00:19:15] Letting go of striving. [00:21:33] Clearing out for new beginnings. [00:25:44] Listening to the universe. QUOTES "Coaching completely transformed my ability to be authentic with her in that relationship and to work together with her." -Andrew Poles"God's been shaping and molding and pruning me for the past decade so that I'm ready for you." -Sebastian Rusk"It's an amazing way to go through life to be available for what the universe wants versus what you think you need." -Andrew Poles========================== Need help launching your podcast? Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY! PodcastLaunchLabNow.com ========================== SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Sebastian Rusk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/ Facebook: Facebook.com/srusk LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Andrew Poles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpoles/  Email: apoles@andrewpoles.com  WEBSITE Andrew Poles: https://andrewpoles.com/  ========================== Take the quiz now!  https://podcastquiz.online/ ========================== Need Money For Your Business?  Our Friends at Closer Capital can help!  Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money ========================== PAYING RENT?  Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards Mastercard APPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

    27 min
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Welcome to Beyond The Story! Are you tired of surface-level conversations? Do you want to dig deeper and explore the stories behind the stories? Then join host Sebastian Rusk on Beyond the Story, the podcast that goes beyond the headlines and explores the human experiences that shape our world.On Beyond the Story, we have intimate conversations with thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators from all walks of life. We get to the heart of their journeys, the obstacles they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. So, if you're ready to be inspired, to learn from those who've gone before you, and to discover new perspectives that challenge and transform, then tune in to Beyond the Story with Sebastian Rusk, available now on all major podcast platforms.

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