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In this episode of “Why I Left,” host Brian Aquart dives deep with Michael Dermer, the visionary founder of The Lonely Entrepreneur. Michael shares his entrepreneurial journey, from creating the first U.S. company to reward healthy behaviors to founding a platform that supports over a million entrepreneurs globally. Learn how he transformed adversity into a mission to empower diverse communities, and discover the tools that help individuals turn their passions into thriving businesses.

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    25: Building A Network of Addiction Resources – Gillian Tietz

    In this episode of Why I Left, Brian Aquart talks with Gillian Tietz, the Founder of Sober Powered Media, about her journey with addiction and how she left her career as a biochemist to start her media company. As Mental Health Awareness Month approaches, Gillian shares her insights on how science, psychology, and compassion can be used to help people understand why they struggle to moderate or quit drinking, and how to develop the coping skills they need to stay sober. She also discusses how the pandemic affected her life and work, including her decision to launch Sober Powered Media, and offers advice for those struggling with alcohol usage.

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