In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Limitless Healing, host Colette Brown sits down with entrepreneur, author, and speaker Guelory Brutus, founder of Build Your Own Narrative. Guelory shares his remarkable journey from surviving the 2010 Haiti earthquake at age 13 to becoming a motivational leader dedicated to helping others shape their own stories.

Through vivid storytelling and honest reflection, Guelory opens up about the dark moments of his life, the expectations placed on him as an immigrant, and the pivotal night that changed everything. His message is one of hope, resilience, and the unshakable belief that everything you need is already within you.

Whether you’re navigating a life transition, questioning your path, or searching for purpose, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

Episode Highlights:
01:00 - Guelory's early childhood in Haiti and his inquisitive nature
03:00 - The day everything changed: surviving the 2010 Haiti earthquake
07:00 - A life saved by a delayed ride home and a mother’s survival
10:00 - Moving to the U.S. and struggling to learn English
13:30 - Culture shock, ESL classes, and the road to AP English
15:00 - The pressure of immigrant expectations and career identity
18:00 - Facing academic struggles and suicidal thoughts
20:00 - A phone call that saved his life
22:00 - Rewriting his story and discovering personal development
24:00 - From engineering to economics to empowerment
26:00 - Creating a 7-week program to help others build their own narrative
29:00 - Book tour across the U.S. and internationally
32:00 - Guelory’s final message: Everything you need is already inside you

Resources Mentioned:

- Book: The 7 Major Life Lessons to Build Your Own Narrative

- Website: https://buildyourownnarrative.com/
- Program: 7-Week Narrative Building Cohort
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildyourownnarrative/
- Instagram: @guelory

Final Words from Guelory:
“Everything you need is already inside of you. Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Start now. Your story matters.”

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Connect with Colette:

Instagram: @wellnessbycolette

Website: love-colette.com

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In Health,
Colette

In this inspiring episode of Limitless Healing, Colette Brown sits down with Solana Lewis nationally ranked powerlifter, published author, podcast host, and powerful advocate for women in strength sports. But beyond her accolades in the gym, Solana shares a deeply human journey of healing, self-discovery, and rising above.

From growing up in a restrictive environment to becoming a world champion athlete, Solana's story is filled with powerful lessons in consistency, mindset, and the importance of finding your community. If you're navigating self-worth, chasing big goals, or simply looking to be uplifted, this episode is for you.

Episode Highlights:

00:30 Introduction to Solana Lewis and her mission-driven leadership
02:30 Childhood: Growing up in Newport News, VA; relocating to New Jersey
04:00 Breaking free from religious restrictions and finding personal freedom
05:30 A pivotal moment at the Empire State Building with her dad
06:30 Early struggles with friendships and confidence in high school
07:30 Discovering powerlifting in college and finding a sense of belonging
09:00 Adjusting to life outside the “Christian bubble” and identity exploration
11:30 How powerlifting created structure and motivation for academic success
13:30 Earning a degree in Exercise Science at Montclair State
14:30 First job at Equinox, sales struggles, and unexpected connections
16:30 Becoming a world champion despite injury and health setbacks
22:00 Becoming a published author through the Warrior Woman anthology
24:00 Launching The Power & Lifting Podcast to spotlight female athletes
27:00 Solana’s top 3 life lessons for resilience and personal success
31:30 Final message: Dream big, be consistent, and know your impact

Connect with Solana Lewis:
Instagram: @solana_lifts
Website: Strength Solutions Inc.
Book: Warrior Woman (Anthology – Chapter 7)
Podcast: The Power & Lifting Podcast

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Connect with Colette:

Instagram: @wellnessbycolette

Website: love-colette.com

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Colette

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2023. Our interviews on Limitless Healing with Colette Brown are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL’s in these archive episodes are still relevant.

Aria Morgan at the very young age of 14 years old suffered a horrifying accident that led her on a path to profound gratitude and self awareness.

Her accident taught her how to cultivate gratitude, joy, and empowerment amidst all circumstances, and how to view every day, every moment, as a tremendous gift.

Her message reminds us that anything is possible even if we're dealing with an injury or a diagnosis and have been told only one option is possible.


Episode Highlights:

01:12 - Meet Aria Morgan, positivity spreader
05:01 - The accident that changed Aria's life
21:30 - Aria's quiet yet effective rebellion against her diagnosis
28:03 - Surround yourself with positive people and ultimately trust your inner voice
36:50 - Join Aria as she takes you through Box Breathing and Physical Stretches you can do at your desk
47:23 - 3 things you can implement today to improve your well being

To connect with and learn more about Aria:

Website: Yoga With Aria

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Connect with Colette:

Instagram: @wellnessbycolette

Website: love-colette.com

Thank you for listening to the Limitless Healing podcast with Colette Brown! It would mean the world if you would take one minute to follow, leave a 5 star review and share with those you love!

In Health,
Colette