Getting to The Business of Redemption, with James Arthur Ray & Bersabeh Ray

Awakened Nation

One of the standout stars from The Secret, self-help author James Arthur Ray had it all; fame, a thriving business and a life of travel and wealth. With guest spots on Oprah, Larry King and some of the top media outlets in the world, it seemed as though Ray was on top of the world.

It all came crashing down in 2009, during his Spiritual Warrior Retreat outside Sedona, AZ. In a heat endurance test in a sweat lodge exercise James unknowingly and unintentionally pushed his attendees perhaps a bit too far...and James Shore, Liz Newman and Kirby Brown died of chemical asphyxiation and organ failure.

James was sent to prison for negligent homicide.

Battered and broken, $20 million in debt, and 2 years in prison, James Arthur Ray was released.

James Arthur Ray opens up on the powerlessness he felt, how his own arrogance cost him, and how those three people will be forever linked to his name...and how his wife, Bersabeh came into his life while CNN was filming the documentary Enlighten Us.

Homeless with $20M in debt at one point, James shares his work to build back his life, and how his now wife, Bersabeh helped him pick himself back up.

This is a raw episode as there are no punches pulled, and Ray opens up about his regrets, and the business of redemption.

James Arthur Ray & Bersabeh Ray Biographies

James Arthur Ray:

James Arthur Ray is a New York Times bestselling author, philosopher, and consultant who has worked with over 1 million people from 146 countries through his coaching and leadership programs. He is the author of six books, including the New York Times bestseller, Harmonic Wealth, and has appeared on numerous TV shows including Oprah, Larry King and the Today Show.

In 2009, he lost everything after a tragic accident and became homeless with $20M in debt. He has since rebuilt his life using the same strategies he teaches his clients. His story is told in the CNN documentary, Enlighten Us. Ray is on a mission to positively impact a minimum of one billion lives and businesses worldwide.

Bersabeh Ray Biography:

Bersabeh Ray was born in Iran in 1981 during the Iran-Iraq War. Growing up, her childhood disappeared into a cloud of death, violence, and instability. She experienced many traumatic events such as witnessing the military force take her parents when she was only four years old. Her family escaped to Pakistan when she was seven and eventually smuggled themselves to the United States.

She faced many challenges growing up, such as not speaking English, falling into gang behavior and drug culture. Bersabeh was in abusive relationships for years before finding the self-confidence and courage to leave.

In 2013 she met James Arthur Ray and she helped him rebuild his life after he lost everything. As an intuitive consultant, Bersabeh helps people heal from their past and take their power back.

Host: Brad Szollose

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