What if your past didn’t disqualify you- but required you to decide who you become next?

In this episode of the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast, Mairin Moore Cane sits down with E.A. Johnson to explore what it actually takes to rebuild your identity after trauma, addiction, and adversity.

This is not a conversation about inspiration.

It’s about authorship.

E.A.’s story includes childhood abuse, anxiety, insomnia, and addiction- yet he chose a different path forward. Without formal rehab, he rebuilt his life from the inside out, going from barely getting by to becoming an award-winning pharmaceutical sales leader and sought-after speaker.

Together, they explore:

• Identity after trauma and adversity

• Addiction recovery through personal responsibility

• The internal shift required for sustainable high performance

• The difference between operating from history vs identity

• The VIBE framework: Vision, Intention, Belief, Execution

• Leadership that is built - not inherited

This conversation grounds resilience in reality- not theory.

Because what happens to you matters.

But what you choose next defines you.

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🔗 Connect with E.A. Johnson:

Website: https://www.eajohnsonspeaks.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eajohnsonspeaks

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🔗 Connect with Mairin Moore Cane:

Website: https://www.mairinmoorecane.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mairinmoorecane

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootrealignandrisepodcast

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mairinmoorecane

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairinmoorecane

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You don’t have to be whole to lead.

Great leaders aren’t finished products - they are continually formed through humility, feedback, curiosity, and the willingness to keep learning.

In this episode of the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast, Mairin Moore Cane sits down with Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, bestselling author, and host of The Learn-It-All Podcast, to explore what separates high-performing leaders from those who quietly stagnate.

Damon built his leadership philosophy around a powerful distinction: Know-It-All leaders vs Learn-It-All leaders.

Know-It-All leaders protect their status.

Learn-It-All leaders expand their capacity.

Together, they unpack what leadership development actually looks like in the real world, especially for high achievers navigating visibility, responsibility, and growth.

This conversation dives into the tension between confidence and humility, how leaders can build learning cultures inside organizations, and why many experiences labeled as “imposter syndrome” are actually signs of identity expansion.

Mairin also shares perspective from her own leadership rebuild, offering a candid look at what it means to lead while still evolving.

This episode is for leaders who understand that growth doesn’t stop when success arrives — it accelerates.

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In this episode, we explore:

• The difference between Know-It-All vs Learn-It-All leadership

• Why curiosity is one of the most powerful leadership advantages

• The truth about imposter syndrome and identity expansion

• How leaders can build strong learning cultures inside organizations

• What ego looks like in leadership — and how to guard against it

• Practical behaviors leaders must model to keep growing

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About Damon Lembi

Damon Lembi is the CEO of Learnit, a global learning and development organization that has upskilled more than two million professionals worldwide. A two-time bestselling author and host of The Learn-It-All Podcast, Damon is known for helping organizations build high-performing cultures through curiosity, humility, and continuous growth.

Drawing from his background as a collegiate baseball player and long-time CEO, Damon teaches leaders how to move from Know-It-All thinking to Learn-It-All leadership.

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Connect with Damon Lembi

Podcast: The Learn-It-All Podcast

Website: https://www.TheLearnItAllLeader.com

Learnit: https://www.Learnit.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonlembi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelearnitallpodcast

X: https://x.com/damonlembi

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Connect with Mairin Moore Cane

Website: https://www.mairinmoorecane.com

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/mairinmoorecane

https://www.instagram.com/rootrealignandrisepodcast

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairinmoorecane

Speaking & booking inquiries

connect@mairinmoorecane.com

Growth is not a personality trait.
It is a daily decision.

In this episode of the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast,

Mairin Moore Cane sits down with speaker, educator, and personal development strategist Dr. Len Lopez, creator of the 5 Steps a Day to Being Bigger, Better, Bolder framework.

This conversation moves beyond hype and motivation to explore what real, sustainable growth actually requires. Dr. Len shares how daily ownership, structure, and disciplined thinking can help individuals move from intention to consistent execution.

Together, they explore how small daily decisions shape identity, leadership, and long-term transformation.

This episode is for anyone who wants to grow with clarity, not pressure — and lead from responsibility rather than perfection.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why growth must become a daily practice, not an occasional effort
• The mindset shift required to move from wanting change to building systems for change
• How Dr. Len’s 5 Steps a Day framework creates consistent personal development
• The difference between confidence and commitment when becoming bold
• How daily discipline supports leadership without creating burnout

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About Dr. Len Lopez:

Dr. Len Lopez is a speaker, educator, and personal development strategist known for his framework “5 Steps a Day to Being Bigger, Better, Bolder.”

Through his work, Dr. Len equips individuals with practical, repeatable strategies for personal growth, leadership development, and daily accountability. His approach blends mindset, discipline, and clarity to help people move from intention to execution consistently.

Connect with Dr. Len Lopez:

Website
https://drlenlopez.com/5stepsaday/

Learn More
https://podmatch.com/guestdetail/5_steps_a_day_to_being_bigger_better_bolder

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Connect with Mairin Moore Cane:

Website
https://www.mairinmoorecane.com

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mairinmoorecane

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/mairinmoorecane

LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairinmoorecane

Speaking & Booking
connect@mairinmoorecane.com

You don’t have to be whole to lead. Leadership doesn’t begin once everything is resolved. It begins when you root yourself in truth, realign with what matters, and choose to rise with responsibility—right where you are.