MORE THAN BEFORE, hosted by Nathan Cook, shares stories of leaders, creators, and everyday people who live from identity, not just achievement. Each episode dives into faith, leadership, purpose, and personal growth—revealing how challenges refine rather than define us. Be inspired to live with greater intention, excellence, and authenticity. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@MoreThanBeforePodcast
MORE THAN BEFORE
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MORE THAN BEFORE, hosted by Nathan Cook, shares stories of leaders, creators, and everyday people who live from identity, not just achievement. Each episode dives into faith, leadership, purpose, and personal growth—revealing how challenges refine rather than define us. Be inspired to live with greater intention, excellence, and authenticity. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@MoreThanBeforePodcast
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July 23, 2026
If You Hate Mondays, You Need to Hear This | Sonal Bahl
<p><strong>How do you know when it's time to move on?</strong></p><p>For years, Sonal Bahl believed she would spend her career climbing the corporate ladder. Instead, losing her corporate identity forced her into an entirely new path—one that eventually became her life's calling.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>More Than Before</strong>, Nathan Cook sits down with executive career strategist, international speaker, and LinkedIn Top Voice <strong>Sonal Bahl</strong> to explore identity, career transitions, imposter syndrome, reinvention, leadership, and why so many professionals silently survive instead of truly living.</p><p>Sonal shares the painful story of walking away from corporate leadership, rebuilding her career from scratch, overcoming imposter syndrome at one of the world's top MBA programs, and discovering that success isn't about titles—it's about alignment.</p><p>If you've ever questioned your career, felt stuck, or wondered whether you're meant for something more, this conversation will challenge the way you think about work, purpose, and fulfillment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode you'll learn:</strong></p><p>• The six warning signs it's time to leave your job</p><p>• Why success without meaning eventually feels empty</p><p>• How imposter syndrome affects even high achievers</p><p>• Why volunteering can dramatically change your perspective</p><p>• The difference between surviving Mondays and loving Mondays</p><p>• How identity gets wrapped up in our careers</p><p>• The power of curiosity and asking better questions</p><p>• Why reinvention is uncomfortable—but necessary</p><p>• The mindset shift every entrepreneur must make</p><p>• How to pursue money, meaning, and momentum simultaneously</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><strong>00:00</strong> Why loving Mondays matters</p><p><strong>00:18</strong> Meet Sonal Bahl</p><p><strong>02:50</strong> Names, identity & respecting culture</p><p><strong>06:25</strong> Living in different countries</p><p><strong>10:20</strong> Starting over again and again</p><p><strong>12:45</strong> What recruiters notice in the first 15 seconds</p><p><strong>15:30</strong> The power of asking better questions</p><p><strong>19:20</strong> Reinventing after corporate</p><p><strong>23:25</strong> Why having an opinion matters</p><p><strong>26:35</strong> Growing up in India</p><p><strong>30:35</strong> The people who kept Sonal grounded</p><p><strong>34:35</strong> Reinvention and stepping into uncomfortable rooms</p><p><strong>38:45</strong> Imposter syndrome at INSEAD</p><p><strong>45:40</strong> Leadership, service & volunteering</p><p><strong>52:50</strong> The six signs it's time to move on</p><p><strong>1:00:00</strong> What entrepreneurship cost her</p><p><strong>1:05:20</strong> Money, Meaning & Momentum</p><p><strong>1:09:40</strong> Final encouragement</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li>Sonal Bahl LinkedIn</li><li>Sonal Bahl YouTube Channel</li><li>Ready For More Podcast</li><li>INSEAD MBA Program</li><li>LinkedIn</li><li>Arnold Schwarzenegger's Pump Club</li><li>Adam Grant</li><li>Dale Carnegie — How to Win Friends & Influence People</li><li>Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Sonal Bahl</strong></p><p>LinkedIn:<br>https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/</p><p>Website:<br>https://www.sonalbahl.com</p><p>YouTube:<br>https://www.youtube.com/@SonalBahl</p><p>Podcast:<br>Ready For More</p><p><br></p><p>If this episode encouraged you, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your ratings help more people discover conversations that inspire intentional growth.</p><p>Remember...</p><p><strong>Be more. See more. Experience More Than Before.</strong></p>
July 9, 2026
Why Some People Instantly Build Meaningful Relationships | The Secret to Authentic Connection
<p>What if the key to building meaningful relationships isn't becoming more interesting...</p><p>...but becoming more interested?</p><p>In this episode of <strong>More Than Before</strong>, Nathan Cook sits down with master connector <strong>John Rice</strong> to unpack a lifetime of wisdom on authentic relationships, faith, personal growth, and why the best connections are never forced.</p><p>From growing up in Klamath Falls to intentionally making Portland "feel like a small town" by having coffee with new people every week, John shares the mindset that has allowed him to build friendships that span decades.</p><p>This isn't a conversation about networking.</p><p>It's about becoming the kind of person people genuinely want to know.</p><p>Along the way, John shares lessons from business, failure, divorce, fatherhood, faith, and one simple decision that completely changed the direction of his life.</p><p>If you've ever struggled with comparison, self-worth, loneliness, or building authentic relationships, this conversation will challenge the way you think about people—and yourself.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><p>✔️ Why authentic relationships always outperform networking</p><p>✔️ The surprising power of saying "yes"</p><p>✔️ Why comparison quietly steals your joy</p><p>✔️ Learning to accept yourself before seeking acceptance from others</p><p>✔️ The difference between working and worrying</p><p>✔️ How gratitude changes your perspective</p><p>✔️ What it means to "dance to your own tune"</p><p>✔️ Why everyone simply wants to be seen, known, and valued</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><strong>00:00</strong> – Meet John Rice: The Master Connector</p><p><strong>01:20</strong> – Making Portland Feel Like a Small Town</p><p><strong>05:00</strong> – Entrepreneurship, Cars & Early Business Lessons</p><p><strong>07:10</strong> – Why Networking Isn't About Selling</p><p><strong>10:10</strong> – The Secret to Connecting with Anyone</p><p><strong>12:30</strong> – Self-Talk, Confidence & Wanting Acceptance</p><p><strong>16:10</strong> – Faith, Purpose & Asking God One Question Every Morning</p><p><strong>20:00</strong> – Lessons Learned Through Divorce</p><p><strong>21:00</strong> – Fatherhood, Legacy & Preparing for the Future</p><p><strong>24:20</strong> – Near-Death Experiences & Celebrating Life Before It's Too Late</p><p><strong>27:30 – </strong>The Quote That Changed Everything</p><p><strong>29:00</strong> – Why Positive People See the World Differently</p><p><strong>31:15</strong> – What Happens When Someone Doesn't Like You?</p><p><strong>34:00</strong> – The Hidden Power of Saying Yes</p><p><strong>37:00</strong> – Persistence, Mentors & Lifelong Learning</p><p><strong>51:00</strong> – The One Question Everyone Should Ask Themselves</p><p><strong>52:00</strong> – What Is the Tune Inside You?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with John Rice</strong></p><p>🎙️ <strong>Yes Stories Podcast</strong></p><p>(If John has a preferred website or social media, add it here.)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with More Than Before</strong></p><p>🌐 <strong>https://morethanbefore.org</strong></p><p>🎥 <strong>YouTube</strong><br>https://youtube.com/@morethanbeforepodcast</p><p><br></p><p>If this episode encouraged you, would you do us a favor?</p><p>⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.</p><p>👍 Subscribe on YouTube.</p><p>📤 Share this episode with someone who could use the reminder that authentic relationships are built through genuine connection—not performance.</p><p>Until next time...</p><p><strong>Be More. See More. Experience More Than Before.</strong></p>
July 2, 2026
The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing
<p>What happens when the life you've worked so hard to build no longer feels like the life you're meant to live?</p><p>This week, Nathan Cook sits down with entrepreneur and CEO <strong>Brittney Hall</strong> for an honest conversation about success, burnout, entrepreneurship, marriage, family, faith, and building a business that aligns with your values.</p><p>After building multiple seven-figure businesses, Brittney realized that achievement isn't the same as fulfillment. In this episode, she shares the lessons that helped her redefine success and intentionally create a life centered around what matters most.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Success without alignment leads to burnout.</li><li>Healthy boundaries create healthier relationships.</li><li>Family deserves intentional time—not leftover time.</li><li>Great marriages are built through honest conversations.</li><li>Entrepreneurship should serve your life, not consume it.</li><li>Faith provides perspective through difficult seasons.</li></ul><p>CONNECT WITH BRITTNEY</p><p>Website<br /><a href="https://www.therevenueagency.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.therevenueagency.com/</a></p><p>Instagram<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebrittneyhall/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thebrittneyhall/</a></p><p>Revenue Agency Podcast</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this conversation.</p><p>Remember...</p><p>Be More.<br />See More.<br />Experience More Than Before.</p>
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