I’m Too Busy!

Christina Flach

✨ Welcome to I’m Too Busy — the podcast where passion meets purpose and hustle is your superpower! ✨ Hosted by Christina Flach — celebrity makeup artist, wellness entrepreneur, and all-around glow-getter — this show brings you raw, real, and radiant conversations with world-class athletes, visionary entrepreneurs, inspiring celebrities, and fearless trailblazers. Each episode is packed with insider stories, powerful insights, and heartfelt inspiration designed to fuel your drive and light your path. Whether you’re juggling dreams or chasing bold new goals, I’m Too Busy empowers you to own your busy life with confidence, joy, and unstoppable sparkle. 💖 Subscribe now and join a community of fierce, fabulous go-getters just like you. Your time is NOW — let’s shine together!

  1. 6D AGO

    Marine Leader Reveals Combat Leadership & AI Warfare Secrets | Mike LeBlanc

    In this fascinating conversation, Mike LeBlanc explains how military leadership and decision making under pressure shaped his career from leading troops in combat against ISIS to building advanced AI robotics and defense technology companies. His experience shows how military leadership principles, rapid decision making, and disciplined leadership mindset translate directly into entrepreneurship and innovation. Mike LeBlanc shares powerful stories from the battlefield and explains why decision making under pressure is the most important leadership skill in both war and business. He also reveals how military leadership training, leadership discipline, and rapid decision making helped him build successful robotics startups after graduating from Harvard Business School. The conversation dives deep into the future of AI warfare, robotics, autonomous defense systems, and artificial intelligence in national security. Mike LeBlanc discusses how AI warfare, robotics technology, and defense innovation are transforming global security and reshaping the future of warfare. If you are interested in military leadership, leadership mindset, AI warfare, robotics startups, defense technology, entrepreneurship, and decision making under pressure, this episode delivers powerful insights from someone who has led troops in combat and built companies in Silicon Valley. This episode explores: Military leadership lessons from a Marine Corps combat officer Why decision making under pressure defines great leaders How military leadership translates into startup success The future of AI warfare and robotics technology How artificial intelligence is shaping global security Leadership discipline, productivity habits, and mindset ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Marine Corps Leadership and AI Warfare 01:10 Mike LeBlanc’s Military Leadership Journey 03:05 Combat Leadership Lessons from the Marine Corps 05:12 Decision Making Under Pressure in Combat 07:25 Leadership Mindset for High Performance 09:18 Transition from Military Leadership to Startup Founder 15:35 Leadership Decision Making in War and Business 17:10 Jeff Bezos One Way vs Two Way Door Decisions 19:00 Entrepreneurship Lessons from Military Leadership 21:05 Balancing Family Life, Discipline, and Success 22:40 Rapid Fire Leadership and Productivity Habits 24:00 Final Advice on Leadership, AI Innovation, and Success Mike also shares rapid-fire insights about discipline, leadership mindset, success habits, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, offering valuable lessons for leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. If you want to understand military leadership, AI warfare, robotics innovation, decision making under pressure, and leadership success, this conversation is packed with powerful insights. Subscribe for more conversations with extraordinary leaders in business, technology, leadership, and innovation. 🎙 Host: Christina Flach: Celebrity Makeup Artist, Beauty Expert, and Founder of ITB Brands 🔗 CONNECT WITH MIKE LEBLANC: Co-Founder Foundation Future Industries Former Co-Founder Cobalt Robotics Follow Mike’s work in AI warfare, robotics technology, defense innovation, and entrepreneurship. 💬 CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA FLACH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinaflachmakeup https://www.instagram.com/imtoobusytv Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@imtoobusy Website: https://christinaflach.com Beauty Brand: https://prettygirlmakeup.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/christinaflach 🔗 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: Podbean: https://imtoobusy.podbean.com/page/2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-2/id1834196477 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AzPpRgOxWqZiaIXXwk7C3 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-im-too-busy-199014779/ ▶️ WATCH MORE INSPIRING EPISODES: https://youtu.be/Y3p9DGdh6YQ https://youtu.be/PDrrZ_XL60o https://youtu.be/ooJp-tLanSs https://youtu.be/arwq7DsGmuk https://youtu.be/mKMvxz3JEhE https://youtu.be/jXIQEw-Y3DI 🔔 NEVER MISS AN UPDATE Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@imtoobusypodcast?sub_confirmation=1 📜 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Disclaimer This content is for general informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your health or lifestyle. 💖 SPREAD THE LOVE If this episode inspired you: Like the video Comment your biggest leadership takeaway Subscribe and turn on notifications marine leadership, combat leadership, ai warfare, mike leblanc, military leadership lessons, leadership under pressure, decision making leadership, marine corps leadership, leadership mindset, military strategy, ai defense technology, robotics defense technology, leadership and entrepreneurship, #marineleadership #combatleadership #aiwarfare #militaryleadership #leadershipmindset #decisionmaking #defensetechnology #roboticsinnovation #artificialintelligence #militarystrategy #startupsuccess #entrepreneurship #leadershiplessons #futureofwarfare #nationalsecurity #highperformanceleaders

    48 min
  2. MAR 2

    Why Team USA Athletes Go Broke Chasing Olympic Dreams

    Why do Team USA athletes struggle financially while competing at the highest level in the world? In this powerful episode of I’m Too Busy, Christina Flach sits down with Shane Fisher, Olympic caliber U.S. bobsled athlete and founder of the American Paragons Foundation, to expose the shocking financial struggles of Team USA athletes and the Olympic athlete funding crisis in America. The financial struggles of Team USA athletes are rarely discussed. Many Olympic hopefuls face over $30,000 to $40,000 per year in training costs, limited government support, Olympic sponsorship restrictions, and strict Olympic blackout rules that make it nearly impossible to monetize their success. The cost of training for the Olympics continues to rise, yet many athletes earn less than $15,000 annually. This episode breaks down: Why Team USA athletes struggle financially The real cost of training for the Olympics How Olympic sponsorship rules block income opportunities Why many Olympians are not paid by the government The emotional toll of financial stress on elite performance Why 50 percent of elite athletes quietly quit ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction – Olympic Athlete Financial Struggles 02:15 The Reality of Making Team USA 05:40 Why Sponsors Don’t Support Olympic Athletes 09:30 The True Cost of Training for the Olympics 13:10 Sacrifices Behind the Olympic Dream 17:45 Financial Stress & Performance Impact 22:30 Do Olympians Get Paid? 27:10 Why 50% of Elite Athletes Quit 31:50 Government Funding vs Privatized System 36:20 Olympic Sponsorship Blackout Rules Explained 41:30 Creating the American Paragons Foundation 47:00 How the Foundation Supports Team USA Athletes Shane shares how the financial struggles of Team USA athletes nearly forced him to quit, how credit card debt becomes part of the Olympic journey, and how the American Paragons Foundation is creating real solutions to the Olympic athlete funding crisis. The American Paragons Foundation is helping Team USA athletes through employment matchmaking, entrepreneurial mentorship, media visibility, and targeted support programs so that talent, not privilege, determines who gets to compete. If you care about the future of Team USA, Olympic reform, and ending the financial struggles of Team USA athletes, this conversation will change how you see the Olympic dream. Subscribe for more conversations on performance, entrepreneurship, resilience, and systemic reform. Connect with Shane Fischer: Website: www.americanparagons.org Instagram: @ameticanparagonsfoundation 🔗 Connect with Christina Flach: Celebrity Makeup Artist • Beauty Expert • Host of I’m Too Busy Website: https://christinaflach.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imtoobusytv 🔗 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: Podbean: https://imtoobusy.podbean.com/page/2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-2/id1834196477 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AzPpRgOxWqZiaIXXwk7C3 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-im-too-busy-199014779/ ▶ Watch More Inspiring Episodes: https://youtu.be/Y3p9DGdh6YQ https://youtu.be/PDrrZ_XL60o https://youtu.be/ooJp-tLanSs https://youtu.be/arwq7DsGmuk https://youtu.be/mKMvxz3JEhE https://youtu.be/jXIQEw-Y3DI 🔔 Never Miss an Update Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@imtoobusypodcast?sub_confirmation=1 📜 Important Information Disclaimer This content is for general informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your health or lifestyle. 💖 Spread the Love If this episode inspired you: Like the video Comment your biggest takeaway Subscribe and turn on notifications © I’m Too Busy team usa athletes, olympic athlete financial struggles, why olympians go broke, olympic funding crisis, cost of olympic training, unpaid olympians usa, elite athlete money issues, olympic sponsorship rules, olympic blackout period, team usa financial support, american paragons foundation, underfunded olympic sports, athlete career sacrifice, financial stress in sports, olympic system reform, support team usa athletes, olympic training expenses, should olympians be paid, team usa sponsorship challenges, chasing olympic dreams #TeamUSAFunding #OlympicAthletes #OlympicDream #SupportOlympians #AthleteFinancialStruggles #OlympicFundingCrisis #ShouldOlympiansBePaid #EliteAthleteLife #AmericanParagonsFoundation #ChasingGreatness #OlympicReality #TeamUSA #AthleteAdvocacy #OlympicJourney #SportsSystemReform

    51 min
  3. FEB 22

    She Went Viral 3X! Lippy Links Founder’s Beauty Empire Story

    If you’ve ever lost your lip gloss at the bottom of your bag, this story will blow your mind. In this powerful episode of I’m Too Busy, Christina Flach interviews Sia Nasios, founder of Lippy Links, the viral beauty accessory that became a global must-have. This is the real Lippy Links founder story, from caregiving for her parents to creating a viral beauty product that sold out multiple times and landed a Huda Beauty collaboration. 💄 Lippy Links is the award-winning lip gloss holder and lipstick organizer designed to keep your lip gloss and lip liner together. No more lost lip gloss. No more messy makeup bags. Lippy Links changed the beauty accessory game. In this episode, Sia Nasios shares: How Lippy Links was invented during lockdown The 20+ prototypes behind Lippy Links Going through 36 manufacturers to launch Lippy Links How influencer marketing made Lippy Links go viral How Lippy Links went viral three times The impact of the Huda Beauty collaboration Bootstrapping a beauty startup from scratch The mindset behind building a viral beauty brand ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to I’m Too Busy 0:30 What Is Lippy Links? The Viral Lip Gloss Holder 1:16 Meet Sia Nasios, Founder of Lippy Links 2:06 How Lippy Links Was Invented During Lockdown 4:24 Caregiving, Loss & The Emotional Lippy Links Journey 6:11 36 Manufacturers & 20+ Prototypes of Lippy Links 7:42 Bootstrapping Lippy Links & Selling Her Car 10:30 Influencer Marketing That Made Lippy Links Go Viral 12:51 Lippy Links Viral in Middle East & Italy 13:36 Huda Beauty Collaboration & Selling Out 15:24 Bootstrapped Beauty Startup Strategy 16:46 Wealth Mindset & Breaking Poverty Beliefs 20:29 Female Founder Confidence & Authority 30:25 Biggest Win: Huda Beauty x Lippy Links 33:02 Advice for Women Entrepreneurs 34:03 Final Thoughts & How to Order Lippy Links This is more than a beauty product interview. This is a female founder journey, a beauty startup story, and a masterclass in influencer marketing strategy. If you are a beauty lover, aspiring beauty entrepreneur, product inventor, or DTC brand founder, this Lippy Links founder interview is packed with lessons on product invention, persistence, manufacturing overseas, going viral, and building a women-owned business. 🔗 Connect with Christina Flach: Celebrity Makeup Artist • Beauty Expert • Host of I’m Too Busy Website: https://christinaflach.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imtoobusytv 🔗 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: Podbean: https://imtoobusy.podbean.com/page/2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-2/id1834196477 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AzPpRgOxWqZiaIXXwk7C3 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-im-too-busy-199014779/ ▶ Watch More Inspiring Episodes: https://youtu.be/Y3p9DGdh6YQ https://youtu.be/PDrrZ_XL60o https://youtu.be/ooJp-tLanSs https://youtu.be/arwq7DsGmuk https://youtu.be/mKMvxz3JEhE https://youtu.be/jXIQEw-Y3DI 🔔 Never Miss an Update Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@imtoobusypodcast?sub_confirmation=1 📜 Important Information Disclaimer This content is for general informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your health or lifestyle. 💖 Spread the Love If this episode inspired you: Like the video Comment your biggest takeaway from the Lippy Links founder story Subscribe and turn on notifications © I’m Too Busy lippy links founder story, sia nasios interview, viral beauty product story, she went viral 3x, beauty empire founder, lip gloss holder invention, lipstick organizer for handbag, award winning beauty accessory, huda beauty collaboration story, female entrepreneur success, bootstrapped beauty brand, influencer marketing beauty, dtc beauty startup, women owned beauty brand, product invention journey, viral product marketing strategy, beauty business growth story, makeup bag organizer essential, founder mindset success, women empowerment in business #LippyLinks #SiaNasios #BeautyEmpire #ViralBeauty #ViralProduct #HudaBeauty #FemaleFounder #WomenInBusiness #BeautyEntrepreneur #BeautyStartup #BootstrappedBusiness #DTCBrand #LipGlossHolder #LipstickOrganizer #MakeupEssentials #FounderStory #InfluencerMarketing #EntrepreneurMindset #WomenSupportingWomen #ImTooBusy

    35 min
  4. FEB 16

    Beauty Pros: Raise Your Prices, Set Boundaries & Avoid Burnout

    Are you a beauty professional struggling with pricing, boundaries, burnout, or self-doubt? This episode is a deep dive into the Beauty Business Mindset that separates overwhelmed beauty professionals from confident, profitable beauty business owners. On I’m Too Busy, Christina Flach sits down with beauty business coach and mindset mentor Zaara King to unpack the real reasons so many beauty professionals feel stuck, underpaid, overworked, and burned out. If you are a makeup artist, hairstylist, esthetician, nail tech, or beauty entrepreneur, this conversation will transform how you think about self-worth, pricing, boundaries, and building a profitable beauty business without sacrificing your peace. This episode explores: Why being busy in the beauty industry does NOT equal success How your Beauty Business Mindset affects pricing and boundaries Why low self-worth leads to burnout in your beauty business How to set premium pricing with confidence How to train clients to respect your policies and standards The difference between busy and fulfilled in the beauty industry How to build a profitable beauty business with freedom Why rest is a strategy, not a reward ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Beauty Business Mindset 1:24 Why Beauty Professionals Struggle with Balance 2:44 Biggest Beauty Business Mindset Blocks 3:36 Busy vs Successful in the Beauty Industry 6:40 Redefining Success in Your Beauty Business 8:14 Self-Care as a Beauty Business Strategy 10:18 Money Mistakes Beauty Professionals Make 12:27 Building a Profitable Beauty Business 16:26 Scaling with Digital Products & Semi-Passive Income 18:25 Guilt Around Success & Burnout in Beauty Business 22:46 Self-Worth, Pricing & Boundaries Explained 24:10 How to Train Clients to Respect Your Pricing 28:07 When to Work for Free as a Growth Strategy 31:10 Profit & Freedom Membership for Beauty Professionals 32:31 Personal Development & Beauty Business Growth Your Beauty Business Mindset determines everything. Your income. Your confidence. Your client standards. Your long-term success. Zaara shares how beauty professionals can strengthen self-worth, raise prices, create boundaries, stop burnout, and build a profitable beauty business rooted in calm leadership instead of constant hustle. If you want to grow your beauty business, increase your income, improve your pricing, eliminate burnout, and master your Beauty Business Mindset, this episode is essential. 🎁 Special Offer for Beauty Professionals Use code IMTOOBUSY50 for 50 percent off the Profit and Freedom Focus Membership designed to help you build a profitable beauty business with strong boundaries and confident pricing. 🔗 Connect with Christina Flach: Celebrity Makeup Artist • Beauty Expert • Host of I’m Too Busy Website: https://christinaflach.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imtoobusytv Connect with Zaara King: Instagram: @Zaaraking Instagram: @thebeautybuildofficial The Beauty Build Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/31C27bmzFKFrdESgNFRAK1 If you’re serious about growing a profitable beauty business, strengthening your beauty business mindset, improving your pricing and boundaries, and eliminating burnout in the beauty industry, this episode is your blueprint. 🔗 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: Podbean: https://imtoobusy.podbean.com/page/2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-2/id1834196477 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AzPpRgOxWqZiaIXXwk7C3 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-im-too-busy-199014779/ ▶️ WATCH MORE INSPIRING EPISODES: https://youtu.be/Y3p9DGdh6YQ https://youtu.be/PDrrZ_XL60o https://youtu.be/ooJp-tLanSs https://youtu.be/arwq7DsGmuk https://youtu.be/mKMvxz3JEhE https://youtu.be/jXIQEw-Y3DI 🔔 NEVER MISS AN UPDATE Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@imtoobusypodcast?sub_confirmation=1 📜 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for general informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your health, finances, or lifestyle. 💖 SPREAD THE LOVE If this episode on Beauty Business Mindset inspired you Like this video Comment your biggest takeaway about pricing or boundaries Subscribe and turn on notifications © I’m Too Busy beauty business mindset, raise your prices, set boundaries in business, avoid burnout, profitable beauty business, beauty business coaching, pricing strategy for beauty professionals, self worth and money, burnout in beauty industry, premium pricing for makeup artists, client boundaries beauty industry, work life balance for beauty pros, beauty entrepreneur growth, stop undercharging, beauty business leadership, confidence in pricing, sustainable beauty business, beauty coach for women, #BeautyBusinessMindset #BeautyEntrepreneur #RaiseYourPrices #BeautyIndustrySuccess #SetBoundaries #AvoidBurnout #ProfitableBeautyBusiness #BeautyBusinessCoach #SelfWorthInBusiness #PricingStrategy #BeautyProfessionals #WorkLifeBalance #PremiumPricing #BurnoutRecovery

    40 min
  5. FEB 8

    How to Grieve Without Losing Yourself (9/11 Loss, Healing, and Signs After Death) | David Ferrugio

    In this deeply honest episode of I’m Too Busy, Christina Flach sits down with her friend David Ferrugio, host of the powerful podcast DeadTalks, to talk about the one topic so many of us avoid—grief—and why speaking about it is often the first step toward healing. David shares his personal story of losing his father in the World Trade Center on September 11th when he was just 12 years old, what it was like to go through the day not knowing what happened, and the moment everything changed when he finally saw the footage at home. Together, Christina and David explore: Why grief makes people uncomfortable (and why we avoid it) Whether there’s a “right” or “wrong” way to grieve The guilt people feel when joy returns after loss Creating a “new normal” after tragedy Signs, synchronicities, and connection after death Why self-care is self-love during grief How humor, truth, and community can help us survive the hardest seasons This isn’t a conversation about death. It’s a conversation about life—and how to keep your heart open when everything hurts. 🎧 If you’re grieving, missing someone, or quietly wondering if you’re “doing it wrong,” this episode is for you. 0:00 – Welcome to I’m Too Busy with Christina Flach 0:28 – Introducing David Ferrugio & the mission behind Dead Talks 1:51 – September 11th: David’s memories as a 12-year-old 3:56 – The moment everything changed coming home from school 4:58 – Seeing the footage for the first time & trauma memory gaps 6:38 – How grief was handled growing up & the role of family support 8:14 – Why people don’t know what to say to someone grieving 9:15 – How Dead Talks was born & why these conversations matter 11:51 – Why people secretly want to talk about death & loss 13:24 – Is there a “right” or “wrong” way to grieve? 15:14 – Guilt, happiness, and loving again after loss 18:43 – Gratitude, impermanence & honoring loved ones through living 20:03 – Why grief makes people deeply uncomfortable 23:33 – The illusion of certainty & why we think loss won’t happen to us 24:45 – Christina shares losing her son & later her husband 26:59 – Self-care as survival during grief 27:52 – Do children grieve differently than adults? 29:37 – Do loved ones reach out after death? Signs & synchronicities 30:09 – David’s powerful 9/11 Memorial experience 32:20 – Talking to loved ones who’ve passed 34:22 – Common signs people experience after loss 35:40 – Is connection after death belief, energy, or something more? 37:36 – Christina shares a profound sign involving her son & golf 39:12 – Creating a “new normal” after loss 41:36 – A guest story that completely stopped David in his tracks 44:44 – Seeking signs vs. receiving signs 45:52 – Near-death experiences & what they reveal 48:11 – If grief could speak, what would it say? 48:56 – Advice for feeling disconnected from life after loss 50:00 – Why self-care is essential during grief 50:36 – What grief taught David that surprised him 52:46 – How guests come on Dead Talks & dream guests 54:33 – Silence vs. conversation in healing 56:08 – One word to describe David’s dad 57:00 – What 12-year-old David needed most 58:29 – What well-meaning people say that still hurts 58:50 – What grief teaches us about love 59:02 – A Dead Talks moment that changed David forever 1:00:11 – What scares people most about death 1:00:30 – What brings peace now 1:01:08 – Travel, solitude & healing 1:02:01 – What healing really means 1:03:48 – What grief strips away 1:04:01 – What grief gives us 1:04:20 – Final reflections & gratitude 1:06:55 – Christina’s closing thoughts & why grief deserves honesty #Grief #Healing #DeadTalks #DavidFerrugio #ImTooBusy #ChristinaFlach #Loss #SelfCare #Resilience #MentalHealth Connect with David Ferrugio: Youtube: Dead Talks Podcast @deadtalkspodcast Instagram: @ferrugio @deadtalkspodcast Connect with Christina Flach: Website: www.christinaflach.com www.imtoobusytv.com YouTube: @ChristinaFlachMakeupArtist @imtoobusypodcast Instagram: @ChristinaFlachMakeup @imtoobusytv TikTok: @christina.flach @im.too.busy5

    1h 8m
  6. FEB 2

    From Neo-Nazi Survivor to Peace Builder: John Daly’s Journey of Survival, Music, and Hope

    In this deeply moving episode of I’m Too Busy, host Christina Flach sits down with John Daly, a survivor of extremist violence whose life story is as harrowing as it is inspiring. As a Jewish teenager, John was recruited into a neo-Nazi skinhead organization, forced to conceal his identity in order to survive. When his Jewish heritage was discovered, he was brutally attacked and nearly murdered. After later testifying against the group’s leaders and enduring ongoing death threats, John fled to Israel, where he rebuilt his life, earned advanced degrees in Hebrew, and became a global peace builder and motivational speaker. John also shares his remarkable battle with brain cancer, including surviving three awake brain surgeries over a twelve-year span—continuing to speak publicly, educate others, and find joy despite immense physical and emotional challenges. The conversation reaches a profound moment as John recounts playing jazz on an original Nazi saxophone inside a former concentration camp—performing music by Jewish composer George Gershwin alongside an Arab musician. This powerful act became a symbol of reconciliation, unity, and the transformative power of music across cultural and religious divides. Together, Christina and John explore extremism, trauma, forgiveness, and the responsibility each individual carries to speak up against intolerance. John’s story is a reminder that silence enables hate—and that real change begins when people choose courage over comfort. ✨ This episode is a testament to resilience, humanity, and turning unimaginable pain into purpose. 0:00 Welcome to I’m Too Busy with Christina Flach 0:29 Introducing John Daly and why this story matters now 2:15 How John was recruited into a neo-Nazi skinhead group 3:18 His Jewish identity is discovered 4:02 The attempted murder and being drowned in the ocean 6:14 Escaping the beach and getting to safety 7:31 Physical injuries, trauma, and long-term impact 8:24 Why John testified against extremist leaders 9:29 Living in fear and keeping a survival diary at 16 10:44 A mother’s warning and the moment everything changed 11:28 Moving to Israel and what “coming home” means 12:50 Brain cancer diagnosis and three awake brain surgeries 14:25 What awake brain surgery actually feels like 16:10 Living with seizures, medication, and rebuilding identity 18:06 Finding meaning in suffering 18:37 Playing a Nazi saxophone — first reaction 19:52 Learning music after losing part of his brain 20:59 One song, one place, one moment 21:16 Playing at a former Nazi transit camp 21:55 Performing alongside an Arab musician 22:34 How extremism really forms 23:27 Rising antisemitism and global warning signs 24:14 Why John continues this dangerous work 25:12 What people can do right now to fight hate 25:29 One word that defines survival 26:04 Fear vs responsibility 27:04 Hate grows fastest where silence lives 28:08 Is music healing? 28:45 “Never again” — promise or warning? 29:13 Final message: change begins with you 29:44 Where to find John’s book and work 29:52 Closing reflections with Christina Flach Connect with Christina & John Christina Flach Host of I’m Too Busy! Celebrity Makeup Artist • Beauty & Wellness Expert • Media Personality 🌐 Website: ChristinaFlach.com www.imtoobusytv.com 📸 Instagram: @christinaflachmakeup @I’mTooBusyTV 🎧 YouTube / Podcast: I’m Too Busy! John Daly Global Peacebuilder • Motivational Speaker • Extremism Prevention Educator 🌐 Website: https://youbeginchange.com 📘 Book: From Hate to Healing 🎤 International speaker and educator on resilience, identity, countering extremism, and turning trauma into purpose. John’s work focuses on personal responsibility, speaking up against hate, and building bridges across cultural and religious divides through education, storytelling, and lived experience. #johndaly #FromHateToHealing #Extremism #PeaceEducation #Antisemitism #HolocaustEducation #SurvivorStory #HumanRights #Courage #SpeakUp #CounterExtremism #JewishResilience #InterfaithDialogue #InspiringStories #ImTooBusy #ChristinaFlach

    31 min

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✨ Welcome to I’m Too Busy — the podcast where passion meets purpose and hustle is your superpower! ✨ Hosted by Christina Flach — celebrity makeup artist, wellness entrepreneur, and all-around glow-getter — this show brings you raw, real, and radiant conversations with world-class athletes, visionary entrepreneurs, inspiring celebrities, and fearless trailblazers. Each episode is packed with insider stories, powerful insights, and heartfelt inspiration designed to fuel your drive and light your path. Whether you’re juggling dreams or chasing bold new goals, I’m Too Busy empowers you to own your busy life with confidence, joy, and unstoppable sparkle. 💖 Subscribe now and join a community of fierce, fabulous go-getters just like you. Your time is NOW — let’s shine together!