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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 44 MIN

From Collapse to Comeback: Frank Scarso’s Story of Recovery

from The Sober New Yorker · host Melissa McGovern

Frank Scarso lost everything to alcohol and drug addiction—his marriage, his children, his home, and his career. After a 20-year run on Wall Street ended in collapse, he slowly crawled his way back.Now over eight years sober, Frank is the CEO and Founder of Avanza Capital Holdings, a funding platform that has deployed more than $250M to small businesses across 48 states. He’s also a leading voice on recovery, redemption, and responsible leadership. His upcoming book, The Hard Way Home, tells the story of losing it all—and rebuilding a life rooted in purpose.Get in touch with Frank:https://avanza.nyc/about-us/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-scarso-989894118/

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