About this episode
Blue Stiley discusses rejection, resilience, and leading with vulnerability.
On this episode of If Not Now, When? , WE sit down with Blue Stiley—motivational speaker, mentor, and host of the Navigating No podcast—for a powerful conversation about rejection, resilience, and what it really means to lead with vulnerability. From his early years training in martial arts to building a successful fitness business in Seattle, publishing his first book The Sum of 4 , and now speaking on stages across the country, Blue has spent his life leaning into challenge and turning setbacks into growth. In this episode, we talk about the “no’s” that shaped him, the mentors that changed his life, and the moment he decided to stop waiting for permission and start showing up fully. If you’ve ever struggled with failure, questioned your next step, or wondered what your “If Not Now, When?” moment might look like, this one’s for you.
People in this episode
Host: Joshua Hissong
Guest: Blue Stiley
Topics covered
- rejection
- resilience
- vulnerability
- mentorship
- personal growth
Keywords
- motivational speaker
- martial arts
- fitness business
- personal development
- failure
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Navigating No
Books & works: The Sum of 4
Places: Seattle
More episodes of If Not Now, When?
- Jason Clerget · May 27, 2026 · 2h 1m
- Jesse Scheller · April 29, 2026 · 1h 20m
- Peter Sanburn · March 18, 2026 · 56 min
- Michael Roos · February 2, 2026 · 1h 7m
- Josh Hissong – The Original “If Not Now, When?” Moment · June 11, 2025 · 55 min
- Emilie Cameron · May 9, 2025 · 1h 18m
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the If Not Now, When? podcast page.