As January comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting on how much has happened this month—both in the world and closer to home. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of events, but one story recently caught my attention in a big way: the L.A. fires and the unexpected resilience of Spencer Pratt.
Yes, that Spencer Pratt.
You may know him as the reality TV star from the early 2000s or Heidi Montag’s husband. You may even roll your eyes at the mention of his name. But before you scroll away, stick with me—there’s a lesson here.
Spencer’s family lost their entire home in the fires. It was devastating, yet what came next was truly remarkable. Their story took an unexpected turn when Heidi’s 2009 album, Superficial—an album that had flopped when it was first released—soared to #1 on iTunes, over a decade later. How? Spencer used his social media community to rally support during their darkest time.
In the latest episode of The Elevate Podcast—”Go Hard Like Spencer Pratt”—I break down how they turned personal tragedy into triumph and what we can all learn from their journey.
This episode isn’t just about Spencer’s comeback story; it’s about asking yourself the tough questions:
- Do you have to wait for your “house to burn down” to chase your dreams?
- What’s stopping you from going all in, right now?
- How can you use your unique story and community to create opportunities where none seem to exist?
Spencer’s resilience reminded me that even in the most unexpected places, there’s inspiration to be found.
🎧 Tune in to hear the full breakdown and find out how you can Go Hard Like Spencer Pratt in your own life.
And a special shoutout to one of our amazing listeners who shared the episode on social media! Seeing the conversation spread is exactly why I created this podcast—to inspire and elevate us all.
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