Twist of Fate Podcast

Bringing small business owners, leaders, dreamers and customers together in a dialogue of hardship, success and everything in between.

Twist of Fate Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Douglas Younger III, with 78 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Douglas Younger III hosts Twist of Fate Podcast, a business show with 78 episodes published.

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  Episode 69 | From Struggling Actor to HBO Star | Carl McDowell

  Jun 5, 202649 min

  Carl McDowell never planned on becoming an actor. Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, sports were his focus, and football seemed like the path forward. But after an injury changed those plans, Carl found himself searching for what was next. In this episode of Twist of Fate Podcast, Carl joins our Twist of Fate Podcast host Douglas Younger III to share the story behind his acting journey. From his early days in Chicago to landing his first commercial and the acting roles that helped put him on the map, Carl reflects on the risks, setbacks, and lessons that shaped his career. If you've ever had to pivot when life didn't go according to plan, this conversation is for you.

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  Episode 68 | She Went From the Air Force to Performing Full-Time | Markeis Simon

  May 8, 202659 min

  Markeis Simon always knew she wanted to perform. But before stepping into entertainment full-time, she spent years serving in the Air Force, working on military aircrafts. In this episode of Twist of Fate Podcast, Markeis sits down with our Twist of Fate Podcast host, Douglas Younger III, to talk about balancing military life while chasing a completely different dream on the side. She shares the lessons she has learned from the Air Force and dives into the truth about hustle culture, burnout, and imposter syndrome in the entertainment world. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Twist of Fate Podcast is hosted by Douglas Younger III, a mission-driven entrepreneur, award-winning marketer, adjunct professor, and founder of 3STEPS4WARD. Doug brings his signature energy to every conversation. He helps guests open up, reflect, and connect with an audience of over 250,000 subscribers across all platforms. Doug is known for spotlighting stories of personal transformation, innovation, and resilience. His interviews go beyond surface-level — they're bold, authentic, and built to inspire. This is more than a podcast. It’s a platform for purpose. ----------------------------------------------------------------------***Find us on*** LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/twist-of-fate-podcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TWISTOFFATEPODCAST/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twistoffatepod/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCrXlB-N-hxe6SWa_6ZkEcew Join Our Patreon - https://patreon.com/twistoffatepodcast?utm_medium=unknown... Remember to like and subscribe on YouTube!

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  Episode 67 | Why This AI Video Platform Changes Everything | Amer Tadayon

  Apr 17, 202640 min

  Amer Tadayon’s path to building Lucihub, an AI-powered video platform, was anything but easy. Amer sat down with our Twist of Fate Podcast host, Douglas Younger III, to discuss the journey of becoming an entrepreneur, the AI industry, and the power of starting a business in Las Vegas. Don't miss out on this all-new episode of Twist of Fate Podcast! Check out Lucihub: https://lucihub.com/about#our-vision Twist of Fate Podcast is hosted by Douglas Younger III, a mission-driven entrepreneur, award-winning marketer, adjunct professor, and founder of 3STEPS4WARD. Doug brings his signature energy to every conversation. He helps guests open up, reflect, and connect with an audience of over 250,000 subscribers across all platforms. Doug is known for spotlighting stories of personal transformation, innovation, and resilience. His interviews go beyond surface-level — they're bold, authentic, and built to inspire. This is more than a podcast. It’s a platform for purpose. ----------------------------------------------------------------------***Find us on*** LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/twist-of-fate-podcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TWISTOFFATEPODCAST/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twistoffatepod/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCrXlB-N-hxe6SWa_6ZkEcew Join Our Patreon - https://patreon.com/twistoffatepodcast?utm_medium=unknown... Remember to like and subscribe on YouTube! #ReinventYourBusiness #ReinventYourself #TwistofFatePodcast #findyourinspiration #lasvegasnv #lucihub

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  Episode 66 | Surviving a Mass Shooting and Coming Back Stronger | Darla Christensen

  Feb 20, 202652 minS0

  <p>On October 1, 2017, everything changed.</p><p><br></p><p>In this all-new episode of Twist of Fate Podcast, host Douglas Younger sits down with Las Vegas pickleball instructor and survivor Darla Christensen to share her story of surviving the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting — and how pickleball helped her heal from severe PTSD.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Darla talks honestly about PTSD, the fight-flight-freeze response, and how she unexpectedly found healing through pickleball. </p><p><br></p><p>Twist of Fate Podcast is hosted by Douglas Younger III, a mission-driven entrepreneur, award-winning marketer, adjunct professor, and fo...

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  Episode 65 | He Won Olympic Gold… Then Everything Changed | Connor Fields

  Dec 18, 20251h 5mS0

  <p>At 9 years old, Connor Fields landed his first sponsorship. As a kid, he wrote on his parents’ wall with a Sharpie that he was going to win the Olympics. Years later, he made that dream a reality.</p><p>In this episode of Twist of Fate Podcast, Olympic gold medalist Connor Fields sits down with host Douglas Younger III to talk about where his love for BMX began, how a childhood passion turned into a profession, and what it truly felt like to stand on the Olympic podium. </p><p>Connor opens up about the heartbreak of losing in Lo...

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