When Purpose Walks on Stage, the Crowd Feels Everything with Jeff Bryan Fishman

“If you’re not passionate about something, you’re not going to find the energy to do it to the degree that you need to.”

What happens when you follow purpose over applause, and discover that your biggest stage isn’t just a show—it’s showing up with a servant’s heart The moment Jeff stood alone under a spotlight in front of thousands he realized something powerful: legacy isn’t built in what you take credit for, but how authentically you serve others.

In this episode Steve Ramona sits down with Jeff — music‑maker, storyteller, stage lighting igniter — to explore life beyond labels. Jeff didn’t start in acting, but found himself onstage anyway. He discovered what it meant to lead from who he really is, not what people assume. Drawing on his journey with Survivor, his “Ultimate Seventies Experience,” and the times when the audience roars unexpectedly, Jeff shares how passion and preparedness combine with honesty to cut through fear.

If you have felt the tug between doing what looks good and doing what feels right, this conversation will fuel your courage. You’ll walk away with tools to align with your passion, lead when the moment demands it, and serve even when applause fades.

P.S. Your homework: in this week, find one quiet moment to be honest with yourself about what shirt you are wearing in life—is it yours or someone else’s. Let that insight guide your next decision.