In this powerful year-end episode of Extraordinary Work: Conversations About Creating Change, Terry Yoffe sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and resilience expert Amberly Lago for an unforgettable conversation about grit, grace, and joy through adversity.

Amberly shares the life-altering motorcycle accident that nearly took her life, the 34 surgeries that followed, and the chronic pain she still lives with today. She opens up about how trauma, addiction, and physical suffering forced her to confront what truly matters and ultimately reshaped how she lives, leads, and serves others. Rather than choosing a victim mindset, Amberly explains how radical honesty, gratitude, faith, and connection helped her reclaim her power and create a life anchored in purpose.

Throughout the conversation, Amberly introduces her SPARK framework, offering practical, compassionate guidance for anyone navigating pain, burnout, or major life transitions. Her story is a reminder that while hardship is unavoidable, how we respond determines who we become.

This episode is an invitation to reflect, reset, and step forward with intention.

Key takeaways include:

• Why pain demands to be acknowledged, not avoided
• How gratitude can shift perspective and restore momentum
• The importance of community, boundaries, and aligned values
• Choosing resilience over resignation, even when circumstances feel overwhelming

Listeners are encouraged to reach out, continue the conversation, and explore how support, coaching, and connection can help them create meaningful change in their own lives.

Amberly's information:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamberlylagoshow
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unstoppablelifewomen
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/m1io8VbkHqjbjLiJ/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AmberlyLagoMotivation
• Website: https://amberlylago.com/

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In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Terry sits down with Allen Collins, a business owner, speaker, founder of Hollow Labs, and a man in long-term recovery whose story embodies resilience, purpose, and possibility. Allen opens up about his early struggles with addiction, the cycles of relapse he endured, and the turning point that ultimately helped him rebuild his life from the ground up. He speaks candidly about the impact of his addiction on his daughter, the emotional work of recovery, and why service, structure, and self-honesty remain at the heart of his continued success.

Today, through entrepreneurial leadership and his Pain Into Purpose program, Allen helps others rewrite their own stories. His message is universal: addiction does not define a person, and healing is possible when support, accountability, and self-awareness come together.

Listeners will walk away with meaningful insights on how to examine their habits, create healthier routines, and build greater presence in their daily lives.

Takeaways include:

• Why unresolved pain fuels addiction and how true recovery begins
• The power of routines, journaling, and physical health in sustaining change
• How service and giving back strengthen long-term sobriety
• Practical ways to reclaim attention and reduce digital overwhelm

If this episode resonates with you or someone you love, reach out and start a conversation. Change begins with a single step.

Allen's contact information:

• Website: https://hollowlabs.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allencollins.33
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollowlabs_
• Email: allen@hollowlabs.com

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If you don’t think you can learn a lot from a 12 year old - you’d be wrong.

In this inspiring episode, Terry sits down with twelve-year-old author and thought leader Kenny Rochon. Despite his young age, Kenny has already written fourteen books, publishing his first at just six years old, and recently released his latest, Kennversations.

He has appeared in multiple magazines, and developed a growing body of work centered on leadership, character, compassion, and personal responsibility. His perspective offers a refreshing reminder that influence and impact are not reserved for adults.

Kenny shares how his writing journey began at age six, how his father encouraged his creativity, and why he focuses on uplifting topics designed to bring joy, curiosity, and reflection to readers of all ages. He discusses the philosophies that guide him, including the Bottom Line and The True Gentleman, and opens up about what it means to strive for integrity, humility, and connection in a world that can feel divided. He also talks about his passion for animals, his experiences in Boy Scouts, sports, music, and how he hopes to inspire kids and adults alike to live with intention.

Listeners will hear wisdom far beyond his years and a genuine desire to make a difference through kindness, creativity, and action.

Takeaways

• How a 12-year-old wrote 14 books and built confidence through creativity
• Why character, humility, and self-reflection matter at every age
• How kids can influence change in their families, schools, and communities
• The surprising leadership insights Kenny draws from animals and everyday life

To learn more or connect with Kenny, reach out directly and explore his books on Amazon.

Kenny's information:

• YouTube: https://youtu.be/AfE0WMbdsx8?si=v-ZUdIQ4vTZ1Uo-G
• YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jp_bPafakV8?si=nPqVA3J6nkID-sGJ
• YouTube: https://youtu.be/AQh14KwgPqU?si=QjCojYkWiAj2JcRn
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookdr.smiley/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bookdrsmiley/

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Extraordinary Work is where courage meets transformation. Through empowering conversations on leadership, reinvention, and embracing ageism, no matter how old you are, you’ll discover how breaking free from your limiting beliefs can help you create the extraordinary life you deserve.

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