On this episode, Travis talks with fellow gay man and life coach, Ben Gilliam. Ben plays many roles in his life including managing principal and national market leader for a large corporate real estate company, 8 time gold medal winning powerlifter, Chair of the Board of Directors for the GLBT Historical Society Museum and Archives in San Francisco, and offering life and business coaching services to LGBTQ entrepreneurs and youth. And beyond his titles and accolades, he has turned a life with early hardships into a life of service and positive impact on others. Together we discuss the impact of his father's death during his early teen years and the traumatizing sexual abuse he experience by the therapist meant to help him work through his grief. From where he began to where he is now, this man is a true role model. Other topics discussed include: realizing that control is an illusion, getting over the fear of failing, navigating the high pressure and stakes of commercial real estate, being a gay male powerlifter, creating spaces for trans athletes, the important of allies, and the work he does to support LGBTQ youth.
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