What do you do when the business you built nearly kills you? In this raw and empowering episode, Alec sits down with veteran coach and speaker Dena Patton to unpack her powerful comeback story—from experiencing a stroke after selling her first business, to rebuilding her life, voice, and brand from the ground up.Dena shares the mindset shifts that changed everything, how she tripled her business by focusing on her “brilliant lanes,” and why clarity—not hustle—is the true engine of success. They dive into the difference between a greatness mindset vs. a smallness mindset, how to attract aligned clients, and what most people get wrong when chasing revenue over purpose.If you’ve ever felt like you’re climbing the wrong mountain, or burning out trying to build your dream, this episode will realign your path and remind you what actually matters.