ld Man Strength: EP 7.15 From Burnout to Biz Boss | Melissa Merrifield on Reinvention, Leadership & the Des Moines Whiskey Festival

What happens when life forces you to start over?This week on Old Man Strength, Chris Shipley and Aaron Wall sit down with Melissa Merrifield—entrepreneur, marketing leader, founder of the Des Moines Whiskey Festival, and the self-proclaimed "Biz Boss."Melissa shares the defining moments that reshaped her life and career, from burnout in corporate America and personal adversity to taking ownership of life's toughest lessons and building a thriving business rooted in authenticity. It's an honest conversation about resilience, leadership, second chances, and why your greatest setbacks can become the foundation for your greatest successes.If you've ever wondered what comes after life's biggest challenges, this episode is for you.Sponsored by Styled by JJ Boutique, Jenny Farrell RE/MAX Concepts, Iowa Beef Steakhouse, and Revelton Distilling Company.LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studio.