E300: Josh Wilson - Identity, Faith and the power of Pain
This weeks episode is a milestone — Episode 300 — and we couldn’t have asked for a more powerful story to mark the occasion! Our guest is Josh Wilson, a man whose journey defies the straight line. From real estate to firefighting to podcasting to investment banking, Josh’s career is a patchwork of reinvention — but the heart of it all is one thing: service. This episode dives deep. We talk identity, mental health, faith, and purpose — not from a textbook, but from the edge of a bridge, where Josh once stood ready to end his life… and chose, instead, to live for something bigger. You’ll hear how a personal breakdown became a spiritual breakthrough. How vulnerability became his platform. And how helping others build their vision has become his life’s work. As we celebrate 300 episodes of reconnecting with what makes us human, this conversation is a reminder of what we’re all about: coming back to center, back to purpose… back 2 basics.
Learn more about Josh at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ and tune into his podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestorRelationsPodcast
Show Notes with timestamps:
💡 01:52 Early inspirations and career aspirations.
🆔 05:39 The impact of public service on identity.
🎙️ 10:52 The power of podcasting and human connection.
🤝 17:35 The Importance of encouragement and community.
📓 21:25 The power of LinkedIn as a platform for building community.
🙏 26:16 Faith and identity: a personal journey.
🎯 34:21 Finding joy and purpose in helping others.
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