036: You’re Winning… So Why Do You Feel So Alone?

Everybody wants to be great. Nobody talks about what it costs. This conversation started the way most real ones do… In a group chat. What came out of it was something deeper—an honest look at what happens when you’re the one in the room who gets it… The one people lean on… The one helping everyone else win. And somehow… you look up and realize you’re alone. In this episode of Bonnerfide Conversations, Gerard Bonner sits down with Che'La McIntyre, Bruce Briggz, and AppleJaxx to unpack the tension between purpose and isolation. They talk about: What it feels like to be “one of one” in a room full of people The emotional weight of being the encourager, connector, and coach Why success can create distance instead of closeness The struggle of pouring into others while waiting for your turn Learning how to rest, recharge, and refuel without guilt The power—and difficulty—of finding like-minded people who truly understand This isn’t surface-level motivation. This is the real conversation about greatness… The part people don’t post. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, stretched thin, or silently carrying more than people realize—this episode is for you. 🎧 Tap in. Share it. And don’t forget to rate the podcast—because conversations like this deserve to be heard.