Journey into the Present

Journey into the Present™ is a podcast exploring what it means to stay present when life is moving and the stakes are real. Presence in Motion explores who we are in the moments we can’t slow down—and how presence shows up anyway.

Journey into the Present is a society podcast hosted by blburrs, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 81. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

blburrs hosts Journey into the Present, a society show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Emotion Is Fuel: Damaune Journey on Leading Through the Unplanned

  Jul 27, 202615 minS3

  In this episode of Journey into the Present, host Bryan Burrs interviews Damaune Journey, Global Chief Growth Officer at 72andSunny. Damaune shares the harrowing experience of his daughter being born six weeks early while he was out of the country, the rush to Denver, and the family’s time in the NICU. Damaune reflects on the lessons learned: how to turn strong emotions into productive energy, the need to stay present in urgent moments, the role of prayer and calm breathing, and how these experiences have shaped his approach to parenting and leadership.

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  Episode #8

  Choosing Presence: From Fear to Possibility

  Jul 1, 202616 minS3

  In this episode of Journey into the Present, host Bryan Burrs talks with Cory Stern, a longtime HR leader at Johnson & Johnson, about a pivotal career moment when he had to decide whether to stay or leave after two decades. Cory shares how he slowed down, separated fear from values, sought counsel from his wife, and intentionally chose to stay, a decision that led to two of the most rewarding years of his career. They explore themes of presence under pressure, moving toward possibility versus away from discomfort, the power of conscious choices, and how coaching and values guide leadership during moments that matter most.

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  Episode #7

  Even If | Bryan Burrs

  May 5, 20266 minS3

  <p>Bryan Burrs reflects on four years of sustained stress — legal battles, uncertainty about his children, career shifts, and personal loss — and how choosing presence transformed his experience. He shares the difference between fear-driven 'what if' thinking and faith-filled 'even if' acceptance, explaining how deciding to trust who he would be in the future allowed him to live fully in the present despite ongoing challenges.</p>

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  Episode #6

  Bifurcation Points: A Mother's Courage to Choose Presence

  Apr 20, 202613 minS3

  <p>Host Bryan Burrs sits down with his mother to discuss three pivotal moments — leaving an abusive relationship, returning to school to pursue a doctorate, and becoming a board-certified energy healing practitioner — and how choosing faith over fear helped her stay present through each challenge.</p> <p>The conversation explores how those decisions built confidence, shaped family life, and offer practical wisdom on finding strength, purpose, and presence when the stakes are real.</p>

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  Episode #5

  The Steady One | Ola Snow

  Mar 30, 202616 minS3

  <p >Ola Snow spent 24 years at Cardinal Health, ultimately serving as Chief Human Resources Officer for one of the largest and most complex organizations in healthcare. She was the person shaping culture for 50,000 employees — the one people looked to when things got hard.</p> <p >During the pandemic, she was communicating regularly with her audience. Steady. Present. Holding the line.</p> <p >And then she told them she wasn't okay.</p> <p >In this episode of Journey into the Present™, Bryan doesn't ask Ola to explain her philosophy on vulnerability or offer advice on mental health in the workplace. He asks...

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