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Building Resilience, Leadership, and Love: Insights from Irish and Don Burch
Join Dr. Shine on What’s Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a heartwarming and insightful conversation with Irish and Don Burch, a dynamic couple whose story of resilience, leadership, and love is nothing short of inspiring.
In this episode, Irish and Don share how their shared commitment to family, community, and personal growth has shaped their lives. Irish reflects on her career as President and CEO of the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, where she champions the fight against child abuse, and her personal mission to empower women to live lives of purpose and greatness. Don brings his perspective as a fitness influencer and mentor, sharing how his passion for physical and mental wellness has helped him inspire others to embrace resilience and self-improvement.
Together, they explore the unique dynamics of their 27-year marriage, their individual and shared leadership philosophies, and the importance of faith and service in their journey.
Key Topics:
- Irish’s mission to empower women and advocate for children
- Don’s journey as a fitness mentor and advocate for mental health
- Lessons from 27 years of marriage and shared leadership
- The power of faith and spirituality in building resilience
- How to find balance and fuel personal growth within relationships
This uplifting episode is packed with practical wisdom, personal stories, and actionable insights to inspire you to lead with purpose, grow in resilience, and strengthen your relationships.
- Connect with Don Burch
- Connect with Irish Burch
- Connect with House of Shine
- Connect with Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center
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