{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Better YOU","title":"How to Reinvent Yourself with Rich “Richnovated” Gilliam","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2492,"description":"In this episode of The Better You Podcast, Kanav Paliwal sits down with Rich Gilliam, also known as Richnovated, to talk about confidence, education, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the experiences that shaped his journey.\nRich shares how he went from graduating high school with a 1.8 GPA to becoming an engineer, entrepreneur, and CEO of STEM Plug. He opens up about struggling with motivation in high school, the impact of being exposed to new opportunities, and how learning to believe in himself changed the direction of his life.\nThe conversation also explores Rich's approach to personal growth and why he believes habits can build confidence over time. He discusses the importance of enjoying the present instead of constantly worrying about the next step, especially for students who feel pressure about college and their future.\nRich also explains how his career evolved from neuroscience research to engineering and robotics, eventually leading him to leave his engineering career and focus full-time on STEM Plug. He shares why helping young people develop confidence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills has become bigger than simply building a business.\nOne of the biggest themes throughout the conversation is the idea that your past experiences can become your greatest advantage. Rich explains why he eventually stopped hiding the parts of his story he once felt ashamed of and instead embraced them as part of his personal brand and his purpose.\nIf you are a student, young professional, entrepreneur, or anyone trying to figure out what comes next, Rich's story is a reminder that your starting point does not determine where you will end up.\n00:00 Introduction to Rich Gilliam and The Better You Podcast\n01:00 Who is Rich Gilliam?\n02:00 Building STEM Plug and helping the next generation\n03:00 Rich's experience in high school\n04:00 What high school grades failed to capture about Rich\n06:00 How exposure changed Rich's direction\n07:00 Graduating high school...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/D7uJKejM0fgc0Jy_YoWXns3jQ6MSGi3sER7sDdxxFJk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84OThl/MjAzOTk5YzM1YjAz/ODAzM2I4NTRkZWIy/NTQyOC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}