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Ep. 147 – Rediscovering Identity: Kyle Duford on Faith, Fatherhood & the Power of Second Chances
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When your world falls apart, how do you rebuild? In this raw and riveting episode, Kyle Duford, partner at The Brand Leader and former creative for global giants like Nike and Doc Martens, opens up about losing everything: his marriage, his job, even his will to live. What followed was a journey through pain, rediscovery, and a spiritual reawakening that reshaped his identity and purpose.
Kyle Duford isn’t just a branding genius. He’s a survivor, a truth-teller, and a man on a mission to help others heal. His story is a powerful reminder that reinvention is possible at any age, and that real strength begins with vulnerability.
🔹 Key Takeaways
🔹 A brand is more than a logo. It’s an emotional connection and lived experience
🔹 Why authenticity is the most valuable currency in leadership and life
🔹 Kyle’s path from suicidal despair to renewed faith and restored purpose
🔹 Lessons in fatherhood, emotional resilience, and being real in a filtered world
🔹 The powerful role of mental health awareness, faith, and community in healing
📢 If this episode moved you, please subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to support the mission.
🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday. Subscribe and stay connected.
151 episodes
Manage episode 490695197 series 2107707
When your world falls apart, how do you rebuild? In this raw and riveting episode, Kyle Duford, partner at The Brand Leader and former creative for global giants like Nike and Doc Martens, opens up about losing everything: his marriage, his job, even his will to live. What followed was a journey through pain, rediscovery, and a spiritual reawakening that reshaped his identity and purpose.
Kyle Duford isn’t just a branding genius. He’s a survivor, a truth-teller, and a man on a mission to help others heal. His story is a powerful reminder that reinvention is possible at any age, and that real strength begins with vulnerability.
🔹 Key Takeaways
🔹 A brand is more than a logo. It’s an emotional connection and lived experience
🔹 Why authenticity is the most valuable currency in leadership and life
🔹 Kyle’s path from suicidal despair to renewed faith and restored purpose
🔹 Lessons in fatherhood, emotional resilience, and being real in a filtered world
🔹 The powerful role of mental health awareness, faith, and community in healing
📢 If this episode moved you, please subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to support the mission.
🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday. Subscribe and stay connected.
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