Beyond The Complex: Recent Episodes
Bernard L. Orozco
Life can be Complex. Hosted by Bernard L. Orozco, Beyond The Complex is a podcast about sharing self-motivational topics to help you gain a further perspective about life. Want to know how to improve your focused mindset towards your personal brand on the daily? We will explore solutions to complex situations and how they tie into popular culture, solopreneurship, and self-discovery. Join me as we take this journey with like-minded individuals sharing epic stories. Complexity is in One’s Mind. Be Kind. Be Safe. Be Zen!
S3 | #11 | “Let life navigate you to a higher place of being.” No matter how prepared we are…life hits us with a ton of bricks at times. Maintain focus in your current situation and you will see yourself through no matter the odds. Most importantly...let go of the past.
S3 | #10 | “You are what you eat.” Food is one of the greatest pleasures we have in life to experience. Empower yourself with the right formulas to be successful in all of your food ventures. Be inspired...motivate.
S3 | #9 | “It is what it was.” Sometimes we need to re-evaluate all aspects in our lives in order to survive what’s to come. Remain steadfast, become self-aware, shed negative thoughts, and you will succeed in your continued journey.
S3 | #8 | “Prepare for the worst so you can confront the eye of the storm.” Everything we work hard for in life usually comes in full circle. Know what drives you, work towards it, and seek the inspiration needed to attain your goals.
S3 | #7 | “Living your dream is only one dimension of your life.” Sometimes we need to take a step back in order to venture forward. Most importantly, we must reset and allow ourselves to remember what is truly important in life…living every day to the fullest.
S3 | #6 | “Imagine yourself on the other side of your journey…a greater sense of reflection will set in.” Fear is a powerful emotional state of mind. When harnessed for higher purposes, it can definitely aid you in any given scenario.
S3 | #5 | “Concurrent mental blocks are sometimes the biggest challenge in getting what you most desire.” When starting a personal or business venture, it is imperative to recognize all of your immediate available resources. With everything else in life, just going after what you want is the first step towards success and happiness.
S3 | #4 | “To live a lie is to lose a part of your soul.” Sometimes we don’t realize that the connections we make throughout our lives will have some type of meaning or great impact down the road. Let us delve further into how to make and discover meaningful relationships in our everyday.
S3 | #3 | “Let your ambition be your guide…free from criticism.” This episode has been requested for quite some time now. I will be fully transparent as I can be in answering some personal questions about my current journey.
S3 | #2 | “If you get your hand stuck in the cookie jar, express your best intentions.” In today’s world, we can’t really distinguish what is real and what is fake. Trust your judgment in any given circumstance.
S3 | #1 | “To be expressive is to get acknowledged and ultimately understood.” Season 3 has arrived! Draw upon all aspects of your life and seek the knowledge necessary to progress towards your goals. Allow your highest mindset to be your guide.
S2 | #50 | “You are not defined by your job title alone but rather how proactive you are in an engaging work environment.” My exciting guest for today is Kayleigh Fazan. She is a Public Speaker, Retail | Leadership Coach & Owner @ The International Retail Academy. Our topic of convo will be about how to attain the right tools needed to succeed in any retail arena.
S2 | #49 | “Live the day with all of your being and you will discover a heightened sense of immortality.” Now more than ever it is important to align yourself with other like-minded people to further discover your call to action. Only then can you truly seize the day and leave a lasting impression.
S2 | #48 | “You are what you eat.” My special guest for this episode is Jill Sullivan. She is an Executive Chief at Chateau Recovery and Content Creator. We’ll be discussing about how to really gauge the bigger picture in life while having the courage to face daily struggles in our food niche and beyond.
S2 | #47 | “To regain focus is to regain heart with spirit in your personal journey.” Always maintain momentum in your everyday to recognize progression and never overwhelm yourself with what others are doing in their daily. Concentrate on you and what value you add to this world.
S2 | #46 | “We can’t always have what we want in life…until we are absolutely ready.” My special guest for today is Carolina Jaramillo. She is a Keynote Speaker & Lifestyle | Nutrition Coach. Our topic of convo is about how to maintain consistency in our everyday living towards a more fulfilling life.
S2 | #45 | “Change is the spice of life, embrace it for all that it is.” My special guests for this episode are Digital Creators, Recipe Pioneers, and Food Connoisseurs: Jacqueline Vignona (Spread.The.Grub) & Nicole Jaques (TheBoardHousewifepdx). We will be discussing about our common passion for food and how to create engaging social media content within this amazing community.
S2 | #44 | “Always be true to yourself and key opportunities will ensue.” My exciting guest for today is Maria Malik. She is a Communication Expert | Public Speaking Coach | Owner at Sincerely Maria Speak W/Confidence Academy. We will be talking about an array of self-confident methods to become better public speakers while remaining true to our genuine selves.
S2 | #43 | “Will for things to happen in life…the greater powers that be will respond.” Happy New Year 2022! This is going to be an epic year for all of us! Set productive goals for yourself and work towards them while counting the many blessings along your way.
S2 | #42 | “Let the past be the past, the future be your guide, and the present to be a motivator.” 2021 has been an interesting year indeed. My guest for today is Adina Edelman. She is a Book Editor | Owner at EdelmanEdits and Creative Writing Expert. We will be reminiscing about the events that has further shaped our life journeys during this past year.
S2 | #41 | “To love is to cherish, to be indifferent is to lack emotion.” My special guest for this episode is Michelle Bridges. She is a Content Strategist, Known as Shelly’s Millions on YouTube, and Theatre Manager. Shelly and I will be discussing how profound it is to have hope during these trying times.
S2 | #40 | “To act surprised is to gain curiosity, to act with reason is to be humble.” We are so busy in our everyday that we don’t really appreciate where we are, who we are, our journeys, and what we’ve accomplished. My special guest today is Maria Healey. She is an accomplished Writer, Inspirational Leader, and Marketing Guru. We will be talking about living life to fullest and being deeply grateful for all life experiences.
S2 | #39 | “Look past your hurdles and you will see the finish line.” Building a brand let alone a business is an interesting journey/process. Draw from your inner strength and always have the optimism necessary to get things done.
S2 | #38 | “Always have forward thinking in your life with some conviction.” We are all in a daily balance struggle between our professional and personal lives. Know what you truly want in this life and just go for it with strength, passion, and clarity.
S2 | #37 | “Take one day at a time…fully experiencing all that life has to offer.” My exciting guest for today is Kris Ward. She is an acclaimed Author, Entrepreneur, Professional Speaker, Owner @ Win The Hour Win The Day Marketing, and fellow Podcaster. We will be having a convo about our common passion for business, what makes people tick, and what inspires us on the daily.
S2 | #36 | “To align yourself with present goals allows for better probability of future ones.” We are all on a daily grind. Know your short-term limitations and work towards something greater than yourself. Everything will eventually fall into place.
S2 | #35 | “Pictures are worth a thousand words…interpret their internal meanings.” My guest for today is Zusha Goldin. He is a Renowned Professional Photographer and Social Media Connector. We will be discussing about perspective and how we establish a vision to make personal goals become a reality.
S2 | #34 | “To be seen is to be discovered, to voice is to be judged.” With social media taking over our very lives it is often hard to distinguish genuine message from core brand. Everything today is about image with less concentration on creditability and adaptability.
S2 | #33 | “Defend your stance on something you truly believe in so truth can be ultimately discovered.” Political agendas and movements are running rampant. Know truth surrounding your life. May you have the courage and support to stand up against all odds.
S2 | #32 | “Intrigue yourself with life’s wonderous beauty…we are all interconnected somehow.” Being a content creator in current times is challenging to say the least. My special guest for today is Kris Hughes. He is the Founder of Zanate Ventures, Content Strategist, and Founder/Head Chef of Content Snacks. We will be discussing how social media is constantly evolving and how to yield its advantages.
S2 | #31 | “To gaze is to focus vision, to think is to regain thought.” We have to focus on what we want in this life, then work towards it. How we approach others in the same way we induce positivity reflects upon our individual selves and desires.
S2 | #30 | “Stand out of the crowd, then start a revolution.” Always know what value you offer in any given situation. Learn from your environment to empower yourself to respond accordingly...further identifying your core consciousness.
S2 | #29 | “Try to step into another person’s shoes for the day…it will humble you.” We live in uncertain times that further creates stress and uncertainty. Trust your sixth sense and always believe in yourself. Life can sometimes be difficult, take it in stride knowing that the best path for you will be revealed...
S2 | #28 | “Sometimes you have to face yourself in the mirror to really see who you are as a person.” My guest for today is Brian J. Esposito. He is an Entrepreneur, Serial Chief Strategy Officer, Business Advisor, and Founder & CEO of Esposito Intellectual Properties, LLC. We live life everyday not knowing the outcome of our actions and pursuits of our goals. Time is in motion whether we like it or not…Live in the now.
S2 | #27 | “To achieve is to progress, to hinder creativity is to become negative.” My special guest for today is Stefanie@SPC. She is a Visionist, Bad Resume Shredder, and Owner of Solar Plexus Consulting, LLC. We are all meant for a greater call to action that will allow chance to meet opportunity. Once that occurs, amazing things will ensue.
S2 | #26 | “Some people lose themselves in daily struggles, others find a cause.” Culture in any organization is key to future sustainability and profitability, but more importantly…identity. A company is a living organism that has to constantly evolve, adapt, and grow with the times.
S1 | #25 | “To truly love is to give it your all to manifest something into existence.” We all will have trials and tribulations. The key is always to have humility and reflection as we further grow into our roles as life intended. Only then can perspective and understanding take shape.
S1 | #24 | “To generalize is to contemplate, to be proactive is to overcome.” We all live in our immediate circles sometimes not knowing if we have a direct correlation or impact on each other’s lives. But in the grander scale of things we are all intertwined somehow in this life for a profound purpose and when we find that very purpose…get ready.
S1 | #23 | “To dream is to wonder…to imagine is to realize.” Jess Smith is my very special guest for this episode. She is a Career/Clarity Coach, Entrepreneur, and Motivational Speaker. We will be talking about just how important it is to maintain clarity in one’s life while sustaining forward momentum in one’s career/personal goals.
S1 | #22 | “To not live a day in its entirety is to deny one’s true self-identity.” We have to fuel our passions in life with a motivational mindset that will drive us towards a greater legacy. Live in the now and don’t pull any punches because in the end we want to leave a compelling story behind that will inspire future generations.
S1 | #21 | “To understand one’s suffering, one must first understand wisdom and reason.” We are in a time of self-doubt and emotional disturbance. Be confident in your everyday knowing that you have some type of control in the world you live in and definitely the persona you embody.
S1 | #20 | “At times we are focused on the continuous battles in life that in reality we don’t face our greatest enemy…the very enemy within ourselves.” We all have a greater impact in this world more than we think. Everything has a cause and effect but always maintain your stance on justice, morality, and ethics. Only then can the world have your back.
S1 | #19 | “Life is about enduring the journey with each step, but sometimes we may have one foot too embedded in the past, not having enough traction for the future path.” My special guest for this episode is James Andrew Williams. He is an Executive Chef & Leadership Coach. We will be discussing how passionate we are about the food business and how it has been impacted by current times.
S1 | #18 | “Fear in itself is not the worry in a given situation, but rather not knowing the unknown.” My very special guest is Jocelyn Brady. She is a Brain Coach/YouTuber/Play Scientist/& CEO of Scribe Story Studios. We will be conversing on how to appreciate our greater well-being including our mental processes that allows us to interact in our everyday.
S1 | #17 | “There are times when you have to find something hidden in your path, but truth will allow you to take an in-depth look.” My guest is Usama Zeid Bashir Salim. He is a rising Transformational Coach/Founder & Host of BeStrong99 Live Stream. We will be talking about how to harness your energy within, how to attract it, and when to unleash it unto the world.
S1 | #16 | “Know your options in an exchange, thus wielding the greater advantage if one desires so.” In your everyday, know how to negotiate for better terms when warranted. You know your self-worth. Never settle for anything less.
S1 | #15 | “Will for things to happen in your life and they will take shape, eventually taking flight.” We are in an era of overstimulation and constantly inviting new situations in our lives without taking our self-care into consideration. There is only one unique you...treasure yourself.
S1 | #14 | “When you invest in a meaningful cause, it is worth the greater experience no matter the turnout.” There are many interpretations of high value especially when it comes to our individual selves. Know your self-worth and the unlimited potential you may have in your constant surroundings.
S1 | #13 | “When you’ve learned to a certain point, you become a mentor. Once a mentor, you become positive influencer.” My very special guest is Ruta Stasiunaite. She is an Inner Wealth/Life/Success and Transformational Coach. We will be discussing what it means to be authentic and how truly special it is to have the freedom to express ourselves during these times.
S1 | #12 | “Having kindness and consideration for others goes a long way.” Know your surroundings and actual intentions by those around you. Always be your true self and you will attract the right energy when you need it the most.
S1 | #11 | “You can never take back what you say but you can make it up through actionable intentions.” Today's special guest is Joan Kling, a Leadership/Executive/Mentor Coach, Keynote Speaker, and owner of Joan Kling Coaching. Join us as we will be talking about the complexities that surrounds us on the daily and the many wonders life has to offer.
S1 | #10 | “Time waits for no one. Live life in the now.” I am joined by Meg Iredale, company owner at Megan Iredale Sales Copywriter to go over just how important it is to represent your defining niche to truly impact others. Having a passion, knowledge set, and drive will have a lasting impression on all interactions you connect with.
S1 | #9 | "There are defining moments in your life that further shapes you for your purpose." I am joined by Josh Miller, CEO of Miller Media Consultants, Inc. to further give perspective while sharing our personal stories that helped us realize our current journeys. Always take away everything you have experienced, for it will make you stronger as a person.
S1 | #8 | “You have the power to change anything that you don’t want in your life”. Life can be filled with never-ending challenges, obstacles, and wonder at times. Embrace on what is and what can become and your destiny will reveal itself. Follow the signs...
S1 | #7 | “What can be taught can be learned and what can be learned can be taught.” Being successful has many defined characteristics. Everyone has a different perspective on what inspires creativity and success in general. Know yourself and what you are truly capable of…then witness the magic happen.
S1 | #6 | “We all have a role to play on the greater stage of life, make sure you take center stage when it's your turn.” A true leader exudes many traits but the most important are humbleness and empathy. We all value meaningful and impactful relationships in our everyday. The bonds we establish will help us to get through the worst and best of times.
S1 | #5 | “A journey never taken is experience never gained.” Our way of life has changed so much that we can’t differentiate between what is truth and what is falsehood. We must follow our natural callings to gain the perspective necessary to find our greater purpose.
S1 | #4 | “Don’t always concentrate on the negative, rather focus on what can be.” Starting and maintaining a business can be overwhelming. When you have the drive and ambition you can subside common doubts. Fully know what you are getting yourself into…something epic!
S1 | #3 | “God doesn’t give you more than you can’t handle.” Life is about enduring and becoming a stronger you on the daily. We have created a mindset where self-doubt has taken over. Conquering your inner demons is a start towards something great.
S1 | #2 | “The biggest tragedy in life is not reaching your full potential.” We have to be brave on the daily to make our personal goals become a reality. The world is constantly evolving and so must you in order to sustain a fulfilling life. Being productive is a state of mind.
S1 | #1 | “Things in life happen when they are supposed to.” 2021 is in full swing and will be a banner year for all of us! Develop your inner voice of reason by trusting your instincts. This is a brief glimpse into my personal story and what inspired me to start a podcast.
Official launch intro to Beyond The Complex, “Complexity is in One’s Mind” podcast. Sometimes life is just Complex. Join me as we take this journey to further improve ourselves on the daily while discovering solutions to complex situations. Be Kind. Be Safe. Be Zen!