One Small Step to Change Your Life: Zander Sprague on Grief, Growth & Living EPIC

In this powerful episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, host Tobi Ojekunle is joined by internationally acclaimed speaker, licensed clinical counsellor, and author Zander Sprague, also known as the God of Enthusiasm. Zander shares his transformative philosophy that “EPIC begins with 1 step forward”—an empowering message about the significance of small, intentional choices in building a deeply fulfilling life. From overcoming sibling loss to shifting careers from the corporate world into counselling, Zander’s story is one of radical courage, enthusiasm, and resilience. Together, Tobi and Zander explore how to visualise big dreams, lead with authenticity, and find light even in moments of grief. 🔥 What You’ll LearnWhy one small step can change everythingThe two magic words that can supercharge your successHow to stay EPIC and motivated while working remotelyThe 97/3 Rule that can reframe how you see the worldHow to transform personal loss into purposeWhat it means to truly believe in yourself—even when life gets toughHow to lead EPIC teams and nurture EPIC goals 🧭 Key TakeawaysSmall choices create massive transformationsEnthusiasm isn’t a trait—it’s a choice you can make dailyGrief, while painful, can open the door to deeper purposeNot yet doesn’t mean no—it means you’re still growingEvery challenge offers an opportunity to pivot and grow 🕒 Episode Chapters00:00 – Welcome and Introduction to Zander Sprague07:04 – From Corporate Career to Counselling: A Personal Journey13:57 – The Power of Small, Intentional Choices19:59 – Believing in Yourself and Redefining Failure23:44 – How to Bounce Back from Challenges29:17 – Why Positivity Is a Superpower35:31 – Healing Through Grief and Loss42:48 – Embracing the Beauty of the Journey 💬 Memorable Quotes “I believe in myself unfailingly.” “Every failure is a means to learn.” “Not yet means I'm a work in progress.” 🔗 Connect with Zander Sprague🌐 Website: https://epicbegins.com📘 Book: EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward📱 Instagram, LinkedIn, and more – all links on his website 🙌 Stay Connected with Mirror Talk Subscribe, rate, and review Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you tune in. CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/ Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly subscribe to any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating. Let us stay connected: ⁠https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast⁠  More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/⁠⁠ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions and comments matter to us. Share them here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/⁠ Invest in us by becoming a Patreon. Please support us by subscribing to one or more of the offerings that we have available at ⁠http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk⁠  All proceeds will improve the quality of our work and outreach. To serve you better.  Try out ElevenLabs for free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/8oveg6dyus8a