The Authentic Journey Pod

What did you dream about before the world told you what was “realistic”?In this powerful live episode of The Authentic Journey, Ben Beeri leads a transformative experience around rediscovering your childhood dreams, breaking through self-imposed limits, and reconnecting with your true purpose.From early passions to life’s detours, this conversation dives deep into how our dreams evolve—and why they never truly go away.If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or disconnected from what you truly want… this episode will bring you back.This isn’t just about dreaming.It’s about remembering who you’ve always been.Authenticity creates connection.🔥 Hit the link below to sign up for our next event — "Living in Trust" on Tuesday, Apr 28.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-authentic-journey-presents-living-in-trust-tickets-1985638954565?sg=9359e8ed7a8e1c53f04edd14d3491173f005ebfb8d50965f73b4bb6dc3ad44c62bd4a39aee4f38fb24a974bfa142696597eecf56792a721d6c8c1e112c110fb0ae7569a6c319cbcbe5e9c4a9df&aff=ebdsshios❤️ Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more authentic conversations.

What happens when you achieve the dream, win the Super Bowl, sign the big contract… and still have to figure out who you are beyond the game?In Part 1 of this episode of The Authentic Journey, Super Bowl 50 Champion Malik Jackson opens up about his path from a kid in the San Fernando Valley to the NFL, the mindset it took to make it, what it felt like to win on the biggest stage, and the pressure that came with success.Malik also shares the deeper side of the journey — fatherhood, injury, identity, sacrifice, retirement, and the emotional reality of life after football. This is an honest conversation about performance, purpose, and becoming more than the role the world knows you for.If this episode resonates with you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with a friend.

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t a lack of potential… but a lack of recognition, permission, and trust?In this powerful “Living in Love: Soul, Serendipity & Sovereignty 2026” gathering, we explore the real work of self-love: giving yourself grace, letting yourself be seen, and learning how to receive love—not just give it.You’ll hear raw reflections from the room on authenticity, identity, imposter syndrome, leadership, relationships, and the pressure to perform… plus two unforgettable activities:✅ Partner reflections (recognition + permission)✅ Writing love notes to someone else… and to your future selfIf you’ve been craving deeper connection—with others and with yourself—this episode is for you.💬 Comment what word you’re working on most right now: Recognition, Permission, or Trust.🔥 Hit the link below to sign up for our next event — "Dare To Dream" on March 22, 2026.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-authentic-journey-presents-dare-to-dream-tickets-1983633108024?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=98fd9ac3cae951595326f2a4f1a45b0189363bfa9082e31a36b39015fc5048f2b341e62a37ef7df65ec740df358ade8ea42c764ebde6d4b131bac15444e44d503fa82f4373ea528180904975e2❤️ Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more meaningful conversations like this.

Joe De Giulio returns to The Authentic Journey for a raw and honest conversation about addiction recovery, faith, masculinity, marriage, and the small daily choices that define your future.From nearly losing his life to preparing for marriage, Joe shares how sobriety, discipline, and leaning into God transformed his path. This episode dives into emotional regulation, perspective shifts, and why the difference between 49% and 51% effort can completely change your identity.If you’re navigating fear, rebuilding from rock bottom, or striving to become a better man, partner, or leader — this episode is for you.Follow The Authentic Journey for more conversations on growth, mindset, faith, and transformation.

In this episode of The Authentic Journey Podcast, Ben Beeri sits down with Nadi Moss to share her powerful journey through addiction, sobriety, healing, and personal growth.Nadi opens up about losing her old lifestyle, finding emotional sobriety, writing her book Staying, and learning how to live from the soul instead of the ego. This conversation is about choosing yourself, finding peace, and building a life rooted in purpose.Whether you’re on your own healing journey or simply looking for inspiration, this episode will encourage you to reflect, grow, and move forward with clarity.If this episode speaks to you, don’t forget to follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

In Episode 19 of The Authentic Journey, host Ben Beeri sits down with serial entrepreneur Brian Lee—co-founder of LegalZoom, ShoeDazzle, The Honest Company, Arena Club, BAM Ventures, Churchome Global and more.Brian shares how he went from selling Ziploc bags of Halloween candy to building household-name companies, why focus and saying no saved LegalZoom, and how he balances startups with being a husband, father, and man of faith.You’ll hear about:Growing up as a Korean immigrant in Orange County & discovering entrepreneurial DNALeaving a prestigious law career to launch LegalZoom from his condoThe near-bankruptcy moment when a “great idea” (ProxyLaw) almost killed the companyBuilding ShoeDazzle with his wife and Kim Kardashian—and why fashion is brutalCo-founding The Honest Company with Jessica Alba & the trap of “growth at all costs”Why Arena Club is his favorite company yet and how collecting cards became a callingInvesting through BAM Ventures and mentoring the next generation of foundersRaising creative kids, supporting their passions, and not forcing “safe” careersHow faith, prayer, and Churchome Global anchor his decisions and view of successThe power of setting rewards, redefining success, and remembering that God’s plans are bigger than our ownIf you’re an entrepreneur (or aspiring one), a parent of a creative kid, or someone wrestling with the next leap in life, this conversation will hit home.👉 If this episode resonates, follow the show, rate & review, and share it with a friend who needs courage to start.

2025 didn’t “end” — it shaped you. It grew you. It revealed you.Reflect & Reveal explores the power of remembrance, authenticity, identity, community, and stepping boldly into 2026 with intention.This isn’t about resolutions — it’s about becoming who you were always meant to be.Your wins, your challenges, and your quiet transformations are all part of your story.**Follow along the video with questions from the event:****1. What are you most proud of from your 2025 chapter?**(A choice you made, a way you showed up, or something you grew from.)**2. What moment from 2025 changed you in a quiet way?**(A realization, experience, or shift that stayed with you.)**3. What is your favorite memory from 2025 — when you felt most present or alive?**(A time you didn’t want to be anywhere else.)**4. One Word — Reflection Exercise**Once you’ve completed the questions, take your notecard and write **one word** that feels like a common thread or defining theme of your 2025.Take what serves you into 2026. Leave what doesn’t.Step into alignment, into community, into your next chapter.Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more motivational, reflective, and transformational content.

In Episode 16 of The Authentic Journey, Ben Beeri sits down with Paz Josefzon for a raw, honest conversation about inner child healing, emotionally immature parents, and the patterns that shape our self-worth, relationships, and leadership.Paz shares a powerful realization sparked by unexpected feedback at work and how it revealed a deeper truth about control, safety, and the search for external validation. Together, they explore what it means to integrate your past self, listen to your highest self, and stop trying to earn worth through performance, success, or approval.This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in old cycles, struggles with self-trust, or is learning how to replace tough love with compassion.

Chef Gianna Nicole joins Ben Berri for a powerful conversation on faith, food, and purpose. Gianna shares how God guided her journey into the culinary world (including a major redirect right before COVID), how she views cooking as a calling to serve, and what she’s learned through health challenges and healing. They also talk practical wellness—whole foods, ingredient labels, meal prep, and why nourishment impacts your energy, mindset, and spiritual clarity.

In Episode 15 of The Authentic Journey, Ben Beeri speaks with Nicholas Padini about money, identity, purpose, mindset, and navigating a rapidly changing world. Nick shares powerful insights on financial clarity, personal authenticity, why life feels overwhelming today, and how to build a grounded sense of self.A thoughtful, inspiring conversation designed to help you grow in both your financial life and your personal journey.

Ben Beeri and guest George Stern dive into a powerful, raw, and deeply spiritual conversation about ancestry, resilience, authenticity, Kabbalah, trauma healing, spiritual alchemy, the inverted world, and the universal structures that shape our evolution.George shares profound lessons from his family history, his personal awakening, and how confronting darkness leads us into higher consciousness. This episode is real, deep, emotional, and transformational.Perfect for anyone on a journey of self-growth, remembrance, or spiritual elevation.

Welcome to The Authentic Journey with host Ben Beeri. Episode 13 features a powerful conversation with Joseph Shalaby, founder and CEO of E Mortgage Capital, bestselling author of Rising From the Sands, and a leading voice in business and faith. Joseph reflects on his journey from immigrant poverty to financial success, the mindset required to reach the top 1% in any field, and the spiritual principles that sustained him through struggle, heartbreak, and rebuilding.This episode explores the difference between happiness and joy, how service restores the soul, the role of God in personal transformation, and the responsibility leaders have to speak truth in today’s culture. Joseph offers real, unfiltered insight into fatherhood, discipline, relationships, and living a life anchored in purpose.A must-listen for anyone seeking deeper meaning, stronger values, or a renewed sense of direction.

Welcome to The Authentic Journey with your host Ben Beeri. In Episode 12, Ben is joined by David Sorkin for a powerful conversation about the human journey toward self-understanding. This episode dives into the work we do within ourselves, the moments that shape how we see the world, and the process of finding a voice that belongs to you, not to everyone around you. David brings thoughtful insight into purpose, resilience, self-discovery, and what it really means to grow from the inside out. This is a grounded, honest dialogue for anyone navigating change, clarity, and the constant pursuit of becoming more themselves.

Welcome to The Authentic Journey with our host Ben Beeri, where faith meets real life and purpose meets passion.In this episode, Ben sits down with Nick Bravo, a spoken word motivational rapper/artist, speaker, and faith-driven creative who’s redefining what it means to walk in purpose. Nick opens up about grit, grace, and generosity, sharing how faith turned his failures into foundations and his pain into purpose.From performing alongside his daughter to revealing how abundance begins in the heart, this conversation will remind you that your story isn’t over. It’s being written by divine design.🎧 Tune in now and be reminded that you don’t need to be perfect, you just need to be available.Stream and subscribe to The Authentic Journey wherever you listen.

In this episode of The Authentic Journey, we share a special new version recorded live with our host Ben Beeri and guest speaker David Grundman. Thank you to everyone who joined us in person for this meaningful event. It was a night filled with insight, connection, and inspiration.David Grundman is a spiritual teacher and visionary who helped open the LA Center for Kabbalah, creating a space for people to explore consciousness, energy, and the deeper dimensions of the self. His work focuses on bringing ancient wisdom into the modern world, guiding others toward spiritual awareness, balance, and inner transformation.We hope this episode resonates with you and sparks reflection on your own authentic journey. Thank you to David for sharing his light and wisdom, and to everyone who continues to walk this path with us.

In this episode of The Authentic Journey, we sit down with the wonderful Colin Snowball for a deep and honest conversation that blends business, spirituality, and personal growth. Colin opens up about his own path, touching on themes like mental health, ego, and the courage it takes to leave your hometown in pursuit of something more aligned and meaningful.We explore what it means to follow your intuition, take risks for yourself, and grow not just professionally but as a whole person. Whether you're navigating change or simply curious about the deeper side of success, this episode offers heartfelt insight into the journey of becoming who you're truly meant to be.

In this episode of The Authentic Journey, we sit down with the wonderful Colin Snowball for a deep and honest conversation that blends business, spirituality, and personal growth. Colin opens up about his own path, touching on themes like mental health, ego, and the courage it takes to leave your hometown in pursuit of something more aligned and meaningful.We explore what it means to follow your intuition, take risks for yourself, and grow not just professionally but as a whole person. Whether you're navigating change or simply curious about the deeper side of success, this episode offers heartfelt insight into the journey of becoming who you're truly meant to be.

In this episode of The Authentic Journey, host Ben Beeri sits down with former Major League Baseball pitcher Mike Morin for a candid conversation about life in the big leagues and beyond. From the pressure of the mound to the lessons learned through years of dedication, Mike shares the authentic highs and lows of pursuing a dream at the highest level.The discussion goes deep into what baseball teaches about perseverance, resilience, and identity — both during a professional career and after stepping away from the game. Mike opens up about the realities of competition, teamwork, and finding balance once the stadium lights fade.Whether you’re a baseball fan, an athlete chasing your goals, or someone seeking motivation from real-life experiences, this episode delivers insights on growth, grit, and staying true to yourself.

In this episode of The Authentic Journey, host Ben Beeri sits down with former Major League Baseball pitcher Mike Morin for a candid conversation about life in the big leagues and beyond. From the pressure of the mound to the lessons learned through years of dedication, Mike shares the authentic highs and lows of pursuing a dream at the highest level.The discussion goes deep into what baseball teaches about perseverance, resilience, and identity — both during a professional career and after stepping away from the game. Mike opens up about the realities of competition, teamwork, and finding balance once the stadium lights fade.Whether you’re a baseball fan, an athlete chasing your goals, or someone seeking motivation from real-life experiences, this episode delivers insights on growth, grit, and staying true to yourself.

Step into The Authentic Journey with host Ben Beeri, where real stories meet raw perspective. In this episode, Ben takes you inside the studio for an unfiltered conversation about creativity, personal growth, and the lessons that shape everyday life. From navigating challenges to celebrating wins, this dialogue highlights the authentic experiences that inspire change and fuel passion.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative professional, or someone searching for motivation, this episode delivers insights on resilience, storytelling, and staying true to yourself. The Authentic Journey is more than a podcast — it’s a community built on honesty, self-discovery, and inspiration.Tune in now for authentic conversations that connect deeply and leave you with tools to grow in your own journey.

In this episode of The Authentic Journey, host Ben Beeri sits down with Alec Mountain — event strategist, author of Fill the Room, and the driving force behind fast-growing entrepreneur communities. Alec shares how he transformed a hunger for authenticity into a thriving business by creating spaces that foster real human connection and sustainable growth.From hosting his own events to helping coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs turn gatherings into clients and momentum, Alec reveals the strategies behind building not just a brand but a life of integrity. We dive into trusting intuition, taking bold steps without guarantees, and why live events are still one of the most powerful ways to grow a business today.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, coach, or creative looking to build community, this episode will give you practical inspiration and a blueprint for creating impact through connection.

On this episode of The Authentic Journey, we sit down with Daniel Wulkan, a long-time sports card and memorabilia collector turned industry leader. Daniel is the founder of a highly successful sports memorabilia business that has brokered some of the most valuable collectibles in the world. With decades of hands-on experience, he brings unparalleled knowledge of trading cards, autographs, rare sports artifacts, and the booming memorabilia market.You may recognize Daniel as the go-to sports memorabilia expert on the hit TV show Pawn Stars, where he spent years authenticating and appraising historic items for millions of viewers. In this conversation, he shares insider stories, the evolution of the memorabilia industry, and how passion and expertise helped him build one of the most respected names in collectibles.Whether you’re a casual collector, an investor, or simply fascinated by the world of sports history and rare collectibles, this episode delivers unique insights from one of the top voices in the field.

Kellie Turner is a former collegiate volleyball athlete whose inspiring journey from sports to self-discovery has captivated thousands on social media. After realizing she was chasing her father’s dreams instead of her own, Kellie made the courageous decision to rewrite her story—choosing authenticity, health, and purpose over outside expectations.Now a rising voice in the world of women’s wellness, personal growth, and autoimmune awareness, Kellie has built a strong following on TikTok, where she shares practical insights about living with Hashimoto’s disease, balancing mental health, and creating a lifestyle rooted in self-care and authenticity. Her honesty about overcoming setbacks, redefining success, and empowering women to better themselves has inspired a growing community of women to take control of their lives.In this powerful episode of The Authentic Journey with host Ben Beeri, Kellie opens up about her transformation from athlete to influencer, the challenges of breaking free from societal and family pressures, and how she’s using her platform to encourage women to live healthier, happier, and more fulfilled lives.✨ Key takeaways from this episode:Life lessons from being a collegiate volleyball athleteChoosing your own path vs. living for others’ expectationsBuilding a social media brand on TikTok around wellness and authenticityHow to navigate and speak openly about Hashimoto’s and autoimmune healthInspiring women to prioritize self-care, confidence, and empowerment🔗 Listen now to discover how Kellie Turner turned challenges into purpose, and learn practical ways to embrace authentic living, wellness, and resilience in your own journey.Follow our socials: @TheAuthenticJourneyPod

From being the #1 junior tennis player as a child and on track for a professional career, Joseph Di Giulio’s story takes an unexpected turn. What began with early success shifted into a battle with addiction, testing his limits both on and off the court. In this episode, Joseph opens up about the struggles he faced, the resilience it took to fight through adversity, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. His journey is one of talent, hardship, and ultimately, hopeInstagram: @Theauthenticjourneypod

In this premiere episode, host Ben Beeri sets the tone for The Authentic Journey—a podcast dedicated to exploring life’s most genuine moments, unfiltered conversations, and the stories that shape who we are. Ben opens up about the inspiration behind the show, his vision for meaningful dialogue, and the values that will guide every episode moving forward.Listeners will get a personal glimpse into Ben’s own path—what authenticity means to him, the experiences that have challenged and refined his perspective, and why he believes that living true to yourself is one of the most transformative choices you can make.Whether you’re here for personal growth, real-life stories, or thought-provoking conversations, Episode 1 invites you to step into a space where honesty meets curiosity. This is just the beginning.