In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, singer-songwriter Ruth B sits down to discuss how an unexpected literary discovery in New York City fundamentally reshaped her perspective on love, detachment, and success. For an artist whose career famously exploded overnight, finding “The Guest Cat“ by Takashi Hiraide served as a necessary checkpoint to…
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with Josh Hawkins—a husband, father, and entrepreneur who runs his own repair shop. Josh shares how reading I AM LEADER by Chris Collins transformed the way he leads his business, connects with his family, and defines success. Discover the powerful lessons…
In this week’s episode of Books That Changed My Life, we are joined by Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and new mom Tori Kelly. She opens up about the powerful intersection of creative passion, mental stillness, and faith, sharing how a deep dive into performance culture literature fundamentally shifted her everyday habits. Tori’s journey into reclaiming her…
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, singer-songwriter Tori Kelly sits down to explore how a single text reshaped her internal rhythm right as she stepped into the complex harmonies of motherhood and creative evolution. For Kelly, who has spent her life navigating the high-speed demands of the music industry, discovering The Ruthless…
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with Michele Wong McSween — 4th generation Chinese American, FIDM graduate, and former Old Navy designer — to talk about the book that deeply shaped her perspective: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. Michele shares how Tan’s groundbreaking novel helped…
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, we sit down with former NFL athlete, content creator, and author Andrew East. He shares how a deep dive into psychological performance literature transformed his perspective on success and high achievement, paving the way for his own creative endeavors. Andrew’s exploration of mindset shifts and personal…
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, Andrew East reflects on why a deep immersion into a transformative psychological framework became a defining catalyst for his personal and creative mind. Andrew East, the former NFL long snapper, author, and digital creator, identifies a profound shift in his perspective after discovering The Gap and…
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, we sit down with Olympic gold medalist, mother, and author Shawn Johnson. She shares how a deep dive into lifestyle philosophy transformed her perspective on success and pace, paving the way for her own creative endeavors. Shawn’s exploration of intentional living narratives mirrors themes from our…
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, Shawn Johnson reflects on why a deep immersion into a framework for unhurrying her life became a defining catalyst for her personal and creative mind. Shawn Johnson, the Olympic gold medalist, author, and entrepreneur, identifies a profound shift in her perspective after discovering The Ruthless Elimination…