Turning Adversity into Legacy: Gary Menkes' Journey
Episode Overview
Gary Menkes celebrates 19 years of sobriety. The importance of mindset in personal recovery. Launching RCVR, a lifestyle apparel brand. The power of community and sharing comeback stories. Authenticity as a key to personal and professional success.
Episode 10 will be better than episode 1. I'll do better in episode 20. This is what I'm doing with the e-commerce brand as well.
In this compelling episode of Going Rogue, host Angie Manson engages in a heartfelt conversation with Gary Menkes, a man who has transformed his life from adversity into a legacy of strength and service. With 19 years of sobriety under his belt, Gary Menkes shares his journey from the depths of addiction to becoming a beacon of hope and authenticity in the recovery community.
At the core of Gary's transformation is the concept of 'recovering out loud,' a philosophy that encourages individuals to share their recovery stories and inspire others. Gary Menkes is not only the host of the Begin Again Podcast but also the founder of the RCVR lifestyle brand. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to authenticity have driven him to create a brand that embodies the essence of recovery and resilience.
The podcast and the brand both aim to extend the reach of recovery stories beyond the confines of traditional support groups, providing inspiration and community to a broader audience. Throughout the episode, Angie and Gary explore the importance of mindset in personal recovery. They discuss how nurturing one's inner child and adopting a competitive mindset can empower individuals to overcome their past traumas and build a future filled with purpose and ambition.
Gary's story is a testament to the power of consistency and action in shaping one's destiny. Gary opens up about his initial struggles with sobriety and the pivotal moments that led him to launch his podcast and lifestyle brand. He emphasizes the importance of community and support in recovery, highlighting how sharing his story with others has been both healing and motivating. This episode is a powerful reminder that adversity can be transformed into a legacy.
Gary Menkes' journey serves as an inspiration to those seeking to overcome their challenges and live a life of authenticity and service.