Change or Die: Leadership, resilience and building a business that lasts | with Chris Brown episode artwork

EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 55 MIN

Change or Die: Leadership, resilience and building a business that lasts | with Chris Brown

from I am Maria Podcast · host Maria F Valero

In this episode of I Am Maria Podcast, we sit down with Chris Brown to talk about leadership, resilience, entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to build a business that survives change.Chris shares the life experiences that shaped him — from growing up in a strict boarding school environment to building his own company after leaving the corporate world. We talk about fear, reinvention, business evolution, and the importance of adapting before life forces you to.At the center of this conversation is a powerful philosophy Chris lives by: “Change or die.”We explore what it means to lead through uncertainty, navigate pressure, and continue evolving personally and professionally over decades of entrepreneurship.In this episode, you’ll discover:✨ How to build resilience through uncomfortable experiences✨ Why adaptability is essential for long-term success✨ The mindset behind entrepreneurship and leadership✨ How to navigate business challenges and reinvention✨ The importance of trust, communication, and human connectionThis conversation is a reminder that growth requires change — and that staying the same can sometimes be the biggest risk of all.Because success is not about avoiding change… it’s about learning how to evolve with it.🎙️ If this episode resonated with you, subscribe and follow the podcast for more real stories that inspire, support, and transform.---------------------------------En este episodio de I Am Maria Podcast, conversamos con Chris Brown sobre liderazgo, resiliencia, emprendimiento y la mentalidad necesaria para construir un negocio capaz de sobrevivir al cambio.Chris comparte las experiencias que marcaron su vida: desde crecer en un internado estricto hasta tomar la decisión de dejar el mundo corporativo para construir su propia empresa. Hablamos de miedo, reinvención, evolución empresarial y de la importancia de adaptarte antes de que la vida te obligue a hacerlo.En el centro de esta conversación hay una filosofía que guía su vida y su negocio: “Change or die” (Cambia o muere).Exploramos lo que significa liderar en momentos de incertidumbre, enfrentar presión y seguir evolucionando personal y profesionalmente después de años de experiencia.En este episodio descubrirás:✨ Cómo desarrollar resiliencia en momentos incómodos✨ Por qué adaptarte es clave para el éxito a largo plazo✨ La mentalidad detrás del liderazgo y el emprendimiento✨ Cómo enfrentar cambios y reinventarte profesionalmente✨ La importancia de la confianza y las relaciones humanasEsta conversación es un recordatorio de que crecer implica cambiar, y que muchas veces el mayor riesgo es quedarse igual.Porque el éxito no consiste en evitar el cambio… sino en aprender a evolucionar con él.🎙️ Si este episodio resonó contigo, suscríbete y sigue el podcast para más historias reales que inspiran, acompañan y transforman.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 17, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Change or Die: Leadership, resilience and building a business that lasts | with Chris Brown

0:00 55:57

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of I am Maria Podcast?

This episode is 55 minutes long.

When was this I am Maria Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on May 17, 2026.

Can I download this I am Maria Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!