More Than Just Luck

Nothing I built was handed to me. Not the companies. Not the exits. Not the life I have today. It came from early mornings and late nights. Missed holidays. Sacrificed weekends. Sleepless nights staring at the ceiling, wondering if I was crazy for not quitting. ​ Most people dream about success. I built it. And when the book came out, I hit the podcast circuit to share that story. ​ That's where things got frustrating. Shows charging thousands of dollars just to appear. Hosts who wouldn't return a phone call. Interviews that never aired. Studios that promised professional production and delive

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  A survivor who was placed at Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, as a child is breaking her silence.

  Aug 19, 20261h 56mS0

  <p>She alleges that a male employee approached her in a stairwell, grabbed her by the hair, slammed her face into a wall, and left her lying motionless on the floor. She says he then ordered her to lick his boots and sexually assaulted her repeatedly, threatening to beat her again if she refused to obey.</p><p><br /></p><p>She remembers one chilling detail: a distinctive wolf ring with four visible teeth, which she says caused devastating injuries during the assaults.</p><p><br /></p><p>Her account is horrifying—but she is not alone. Multiple former residents ha...

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  Thrown Into a Room Naked, Beaten, and Punished for Singing? 🛒💔

  Aug 15, 20261h 41mS0

  <p>In this powerful episode of More Than Just Luck, Janene shares her story with Greg Wier, author of More Than Just Luck, revealing how one childhood mistake changed the course of her life forever.</p><p><br></p><p>After being arrested as a young girl for shoplifting approximately $20 worth of makeup from K-Mart, Janene says she spent the next four years in children’s homes, including significant time at Vista Maria. She recounts what she describes as traumatic experiences within the child welfare system and reflects on decisions she believes profoundly impacted her future. Janene also discusses her be...

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  A runaway’s story of abuse at Vista Maria!

  Aug 12, 202629 minS0

  <p>In this powerful and harrowing episode of More Than Just Luck, we sit down with a brave survivor who shares her shocking experience inside Vista Maria.</p><p>What was supposed to be a place of care and rehabilitation turned into a nightmare of institutional abuse, extreme physical restraint, and severe neglect. From being hogtied and having her clothes cut off, to witnessing young girls forced to trade sexual acts just to receive basic human needs like food and treats, her story exposes a terrifying reality behind closed doors.</p><p>Despite enduring unimaginable trauma, her journey isn't just...

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  At 13 She Says They Used Fear, Control, and Manipulation to get her naked and perform sex acts

  Aug 3, 20261h 24mS0

  <p>Greg Wier, host of the More Than Just Luck Podcast, welcomes Ashley Bell to the studio for an in-depth interview about her experiences at Vista Maria. Ashley shares her account of the trauma she says she and other girls endured, describing how they were allegedly manipulated and exploited by an adult in a position of authority. She discusses allegations that girls were pressured into inappropriate sexual acts with one another and claims that alcohol and drugs were used as part of the abuse.In this emotional conversation, Ashley recounts how these experiences affected her life and why she believes...

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  Cats, Crooks, and Herpes! - More Than Just Luck's debut podcast with Curt Holder.

  Aug 3, 20261 hourS0

  <p>For our debut episode, Greg sat down with Curt Holder for a conversation that starts in one place and ends up somewhere nobody saw coming. No script, no safe topics, just a real conversation that earns every part of that title.This is episode one of a lot more to come. If you like conversations that don't stay in their lane, hit subscribe and stick around.Want to Join Us in the Studio?Whether you have a game-changing story, expert insights, or a unique perspective to share, we want to hear from you. We’re actively booking dynamic guests to...

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