Escaping the Drift with John Gafford
Finding Purpose Amidst Life's Challenges with Barbara Majeski
19 Nov 2024
Barbara Majeski, the vibrant TV personality and founder of the More Life Collective, graces our podcast with her inspiring story of resilience and transformation. Known for her appearances on major shows like the Today Show and Fox and Friends, Barbara opens up about her battle with stage three colon cancer and the blindsiding challenges of a difficult divorce. Her journey is a testament to the power of positivity and determination, as she shares how these experiences became catalysts for profound personal growth and self-reliance. Through our conversation, she offers invaluable insights on overcoming life's unpredictability, emphasizing the importance of setting sustainable health and fitness practices and committing to personal goals with clarity and purpose. Growing up in New Jersey, Barbara's early life experiences in a family with a strong genetic history of twins and special needs taught her empathy and instilled a deep commitment to service. With a sibling affected by fragile X syndrome, she learned firsthand about responsibility and advocacy, leading to her receiving a humanitarian award in 2015. As we discuss her upbringing, Barbara recounts how these experiences shaped her empathetic outlook and inspired her to become a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. Her story is a powerful reminder of how personal adversities can fuel a lifelong dedication to making a difference in the world. Barbara's journey from a career in community health education and door-to-door sales to becoming a television personality in her forties is nothing short of remarkable. She shares her determination to break into television despite facing age-related challenges, and how reframing obstacles as opportunities led her to unexpected success on the Today Show. We also explore the power of giving and personal accountability, highlighting how helping others can empower individuals and create a ripple effect of positive change. As we wrap up, Barbara's message of self-reliance and overcoming adversity resonates deeply, encouraging listeners to take charge of their destiny and embrace opportunities through service and commitment. CHAPTERS (00:00) - Escape the Drift (03:30) - Life's Challenges Shape Empathy and Service (15:12) - Building Resilience Through Adversity (23:38) - Navigating Unexpected Adversity and Resilience (34:42) - Embracing Opportunities Through Service (39:43) - Taking Accountability and Taking Action (51:23) - Setting Sustainable Health and Fitness Practices (54:56) - Commitment and Clarity in Goal Setting (01:03:02) - Self-Reliance and Overcoming Adversity 💬 Did you enjoy this podcast episode? Tell us all about it in the comment section below! ☑️ If you liked this video, consider subscribing to Escaping The Drift with John Gafford ************* 💯 About John Gafford: After appearing on NBC's "The Apprentice", John relocated to the Las Vegas Valley and founded several successful companies in the real estate space. ➡️ The Gafford Group at Simply Vegas, top 1% of all REALTORS nationwide in terms of production. Simply Vegas, a 500 agent brokerage with billions in annual sales Clear Title, a 7-figure full-service title and escrow company. ➡️ Streamline Home Loans - An independent mortgage bank with more than 100 loan officers. The Simply Group, A national expansion vehicle partnering with large brokers across the country to vertically integrate their real estate brokerages. ************* ✅ Follow John Gafford on social media: Instagram ▶️ / thejohngafford Facebook ▶️ / gafford2 🎧 Stream The Escaping The Drift Podcast with John Gafford Episode here: Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cWN80gtZ4m4wl3DqQoJmK?si=2d60fd72329d44a9 Listen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/escaping-the-drift-with-john-gafford/id1582927283 ************* #escapingthedrift #barbaramajeski #resilience #transformation #personalgrowth #empathy #service #adversity #positivity #determination #healthandfitness #commitment #personalgoals #selfreliance #overcomingchallenges #philanthropy #accountability #sustainablehabits #goalsetting #personalandprofessionalgrowth #empoweringmessage
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So much crazy goes on from this because at the end of the day, six months later, after getting that award, I got diagnosed with stage three colon cancer.
And now, Escaping the Drift, the show designed to get you from where you are to where you want to be. I'm Jon Gafford, and I have a knack for getting extraordinary achievers to drop their secrets to help you on a path to greatness. So stop drifting along, escape the drift, and it's time to start right now.
Back again, back again with another episode of Like It Says in the Opening Man, the podcast that gets you from where you are to where you want to be. And today, ladies and gentlemen, today in this day after the election when a lot of the country anyway is wheeling and trying to figure out what to do. I got a guest, not in studio. She's where she is and I'm where I am. But this is a guest that
Man, I saw her on the gram and she came flying down. And I just started doing a little bit of research on this person. And I kind of got into it, man. I was like, man, this is a person that's kind of got it figured out, has had that adversity in her life.
She's had some things that have stepped up and hit her in the face and managed to keep pushing forward in a way that her view on life and just watching some of the stuff she does is really impressive. She is a frequent guest of shows like the Today Show, Fox and Friends, those sorts of things. She is the founder of the More Life Collective.
she is the host of her very own bearing it all podcast and ladies and gentlemen we are glad to have her in on the podcast today to get her point of view this ladies and gentlemen live in the flesh it's barbara majewski it's barbara yes great to see you how are you i'm doing great i mean the election we know what we've got she conceded we can continue on with our lives
Right, the sun came up today, the clouds are out, nobody, the world has not fallen apart. You know, here you go.
My newsfeed is hysterical right now with the memes and the, you know, it's all good. But at least it's done, you know.
It's never, you know, and something I posted yesterday, I mean, this is like early in the day, like early when voting first started. And I made this comment, I'm just curious, we're not going to get political, but I'm curious your thoughts on this. Because I said, Not supporting whoever wins the election tonight is like going to the doctor and hoping they misdiagnose you.
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