From Grief to Grit: How Erica Bazerkanian Turned Tragedy Into a Mission of Resilience. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Erica Bazerkanian, founder of Bold and Zeal, a family-run lifestyle brand built on a foundation of resilience, purpose, and giving back. What started as a way to honor her father's memory has grown into a movement — 8 marathons, nearly $225,000 raised for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, and a thriving brand with a mission to uplift others. Erica shares her deeply personal story of losing her 71-year-old father to a rare spinal cord stroke in 2016, and how that heartbreak fueled her journey into marathon running, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. We also dive into the behind-the-scenes of running a true family business — where her husband leads design, her kids handle marketing, tech, social media, and photography, and every product carries a message of hope.🎯 In This Episode, We Cover: • The origin story of Bold and Zeal and how the name honors family legacy • Erica's father's battle with a rare spinal cord stroke and the lessons in resilience • How she went from "one and done" to running 8 marathons for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation • The power of purpose in navigating grief • Behind-the-scenes of building a family business with her husband and four kids • Sustainable fashion: using deadstock materials to reduce landfill waste • Marathon training tips — the run/walk method, strength training & injury prevention • Why creativity flows when you're running (and how to capture those ideas) • Nutrition, wellness, and retraining yourself back to healthy habits • The magic of connecting at Heather Mariannas Oscars Gifting Suite at Cameo Beverly Hills 💬 Memorable Quotes: "The only workout you will regret is the one that you don't do." "Opportunity lives in every step forward." "Rise Relentless. Live Bold."

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❤️ Support the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation: https://www.christopherreeve.org/ 🤝 Special thanks to Heather Marianna & Raffi Bazerkanian for the connection that made this episode possible!