Survive To Thrive with Kate McKay: Recent Episodes
Kate McKay
Are you feeling unmotivated, or unworthy? Not sure how to express your feelings? Wondering how to reclaim your courage? I'm Kate McKay, Master Motivator and international best-selling author, and this is Survive To Thrive - a transformative community full of support and motivation, where our mission is to realize our best lives - badass and all-out! Let go of negative self-talk, and those feelings of unworthiness, and follow along as I cut through the noise alongside my lineup of expert guests who can show you how to embrace your sense of prosperity, and discover your biggest, boldest, and wildest dreams!
Born Marques Clark Rebirthed as Omaka Zhen. Omaka is Certified in The Science of Wellbeing and is a Minister & Master Practitioner of Zhen Meditations, an IWP 'Inner Work Practice of self-inquiry, self-healing, self-love & self-mastery’. A Student Disciple of the Taoist Teachings and Philosophy made famous by the Ancient Chinese Mystic 'Lao Tzu'
Omaka is a 6x Self Published Author a 3x Inspirational Speaking Champion & a Local Residential Poet who's been featured on Fox 13 Tv news, multiple National Radio Shows, Podcast and Published in The Weekly Challenger Newspaper every year for his Youth Advocacy Community Work in the 100 Plus Black Men Organization Founded By Omaka, Jason Bryant and Antonio Brown in 2019
Omaka has traveled Nationally and Internationally to multiple countries outside the US.as A Global Spiritual Peace Advocate sharing wisdom with audiences and organizations on achieving Inner Peace and Harmony with Life.
Omaka Received the Medal of Honor, Loyalty & Integrity Mayoral Citizens Award for his community organized peace rallies that unified police departments with minority communities during the killings of Trevon Martin and Micheal Brown.
In 2006 Omaka turned a Tragedy into a Triumph when he lost his 4 month old son in a House Fire on Christmas Night, the mindset Omaka took from that was "No Child Will Ever Suffer Again As Long as I Live".
Omaka dedicates his life to this promise; sharing his story, speaking words of Impact, Influence & Inspiration Globally ... Omaka is a St Petersburg Floridian, Father of 2 boys and 2 girls.
He is promoting:
- Newest Master Course "Into The Stillness" a Virtual Class that could also be done as a Workshop & Seminar
- "SOHL Healing Global Summit" Event by Omaka and other practitioners that will be sharing other inner work practices and & healing modalities.
Best Links:
http://www.sohlcenter.com/
https://www.instagram.com/omakazhenji
https://www.facebook.com/sohlcenter
Rebecca VerNooy is an actor, writer, educator, and Movement Theater artist. Her original work has been produced at Dixon Place, P.S. 122, Judson Church, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Dance Theatre Workshop, and Joyce Soho. The practice of Authentic Movement is her anchor for processing her thinking, accessing the imagination, and grounding herself in a chaotic world.
Best Links:
https://www.rebeccavernooy.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_vernooy/
https://www.facebook.com/rebeccavernooy.theaterartist/
LeeAnne Hayden is a cancer survivor, podcast host, actor, and model that lives with a permanent colostomy. At the age of 45, I survived a very rare form of cancer which left me in a colostomy for life. “It is the challenges that you face every day that makes you stronger”, is my motto. I will show you how to make fear your ally, not your enemy.
Little did I know that these challenges I had faced would launch my life into another direction that I am forever grateful for. During this time, I had felt called to speak more about my Ostomy. To bring awareness to this medical device that GAVE ME a second chance at life.
Best Links:
https://www.instagram.com/leeannehayden/
Leeannehayden.com
https://leeannehayden.com/podcasts
With his books published in 6 languages, and over 200,000 copies sold worldwide, Scott Allan is on a mission to transform human potential.
Scott is the bestselling author of Fail Big, Relaunch Your Life, No Punches Pulled, and Do the Hard Things First. As a former corporate business trainer in Japan, and Mindset Optimization Strategist, Scott has invested over 10,000 hours of practice and research into the areas of confidence development and mindset mastery training.
With an unrelenting passion for teaching, building critical life skills, and inspiring people around the world to take charge of their lives, he is committed to a path of constant and never-ending self-improvement.
Recent book: https://www.amazon.com/Punches-Pulled-Boundaries-Bulletproof-Discipline-ebook/dp/B09MP1DJ58/
https://www.instagram.com/scottallanauthor/
https://www.facebook.com/scott.allan.12
Laura DeSisto has been writing professionally her whole life and has just written her first book, Resurfacing: Sisterhood, Sharks and Storms, a memoir, which details her journey from depressed empty nester to badass, middle-aged scuba diver who frequently dives with man-eating sharks – on purpose. She is the mother of three adult children and currently lives on the south shore of Massachusetts with her husband and an old, but feisty Jack Russell terrier and a very cute, but naughty French Bulldog. Laura fervently believes that when we grow the guts to pursue our wildest dreams, we can move others to do the same, which will make the world a better place.
Social Media Accounts:
https://www.instagram.com/laura_n_desisto/
https://www.facebook.com/laura.desisto.7
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-desisto-9a74a7a/
Website: http://lauradesisto.com/
You can get a copy of her book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Resurfacing-Sisterhood-Sharks-Storms-Memoir-ebook/dp/B09TYYTKK2
Lany Sullivan is a biz ops savant with a track record of success spanning business development, systems, workflows, and event planning.
Her expertise is in stabilizing what’s working in your business so it can run without constant oversight; this requires choosing a tech stack that actually works (this part is magic), and developing sustainable processes & systems so you can onboard, hire, fulfill customer needs, and even take vacations without everything falling apart.
Lany has worked with some of the biggest companies in the biz, like Pepsi, Disney, Jeep, Aveeno, Dentyne, Walmart, XGames, and more. She’s played the big corporate game, and now she’s chosen to work with heart-centered businesses that want to make both a profit and a positive impact.
Her offerings include powerful group programs, DIY templates for small businesses & entrepreneurs, 1:1 consulting, and even a free community that offers support and insight on all things ops!
https://www.facebook.com/lanysullivan
instagram.com/opsdoneforyou
linkedin.com/in.lanysullivan
Jennifer Zuba, former national level fitness competitor with titles including Fitness America South Beach and New England, 20 year veteran as a fitness professional, athlete, dancer, and runner. Performance and health coach. Jen's mission is to help guide people into a fitness and healthy lifestyle that is truly sustainable. Including helping to rewire any dysfunctional thoughts or habits that the fitness industry has reinforced, and to help clients realize that fitness is a feeling and not a look. Jen has been published in 5 Oxygen Magazines, Bump to Baby Magazine, and Hampton Beach Guide. Jen has been a guest trainer at a Whole Foods/Vega convention, to the UNH D1 Women’s Hockey Team, has trained divisions of the US Navy, local police, and fire departments, and was pivotal in local High School football undefeated seasons.
NASM-CPT, NASM-Performance Enhancement Specialist, NASM-Special Populations Specialist, NASM-Fitness Nutrition Specialist, IHP- Functional Training Specialist, and NASM Behavioral Change Specialist.
Best Links:
my.somelikeitfit.com
www.beautycounter.com/jenzuba
https://www.instagram.com/somelikeitfit/
Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. Currently resides in Augusta, Ga. Rosalind Wesley has been married for 40 years to her best friend high school sweetheart Claude Wesley, who joined the Army to give her a chance to travel the world!
She has over 40 years of experience working in the childcare industry. She is known for her work with Army child and youth programs, serving military families, and being a subject matter expert in the birth to school age world! She is currently the founder and CEO of Wesley Consultant Services as an ECE Education Consultant and Life Coach.
She is most powerful when working with childcare professionals, helping them strategize and monetize their programs. She is currently working with Head Start, Family Child Care, and Center-based programs throughout the USA!
Her passion also is seeing parents thrive through her Life Coaching services. She helps families balance home, work, and life!! She loves her spiritual connection with women offering individual coaching sessions in her SELF (Standing, Empowered, Living, Fearless} being transparent to live a transformed life program.
In 2021 she received the highest honor a grandmother can receive from her grandkids Tyson and Jordyn “The Queen of Fun”!
Binding Us Together by Alvin Brooks: https://amzn.to/35cBzuC
Website: http://www.wesleycs.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roz_self/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/childcarepros
AUTHOR, SPEAKER, SPIRITUAL MENTOR, PODCASTER, DOCUMENTARIAN, INTERFAITH MINISTER
Denise is a sought-after inspirational speaker and workshop leader who travels the country sharing her mission and message of inspiration as a “thriver” of stage IV throat and neck cancer. She is a workshop leader in sound healing and offers a personal mentor program in the field of self-actualization & transformation through a self-created program entitled L.I.F.E. = Transform your L.I.F.E. & Live In Full Expression. Denise is a spiritual mentor for cancer patients and others helping them to cope with the many challenges of life.
Before Denise’s life took a different trajectory as a result of her cancer, she had a storied and very successful past as a sales and marketing executive for many companies, in many different capacities: Trade Show Coordinator, Marketing Support, Senior Regional Sales Manager, and Telesales Manager.
Educational Experience:
Denise is also an Ordained Interfaith Minister, Reiki Master, Process Therapist, Certified Sound Healer, Reflexologist, and Polarity Therapist.
Personal interests: Guitar, singing, golf, painting, yoga, meditation, reading, exercise nut.
Values and Beliefs:
Denise’s purpose in life is to, ENJOY
Her mission is to, COMPASSIONATELY SPREAD JOY AND ENCOURAGE LAUGHTER. Her vision is, THAT ALL SENTIENT BEINGS KNOW THE POWER AND PEACE OF SELF LOVE.
Best Links:
www.denisedesimone.com
https://www.facebook.com/reverend2009
https://www.facebook.com/From-Stage-IV-to-Center-Stage-232172563498746/
https://www.instagram.com/desimone1955/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-desimone-061819b/
Linda Mitchell is a fitness professional, graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, award-winning fitness competitor, author, and motivator with a passion for helping women discover the power of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T. (Strong Women Empowering Achieving Together). She holds over a dozen fitness- and nutrition-related certifications and has many decades of experience working in the fitness industry. In total, Linda has helped her clients lose thousands of pounds of unwanted weight, but more importantly, she has also helped those clients feel more confident in their own skin and feel happier with who they are.
Linda is passionate about helping her clients be their best selves, both on the inside and the outside. She experienced the amazing transformation that a fit lifestyle can bring firsthand, which is why she goes above and beyond to help her clients find their own transformations. Linda helps her clients achieve their goals through workouts, nutrition, and mindset work to tackle what’s been holding them back from losing weight, getting stronger, and living a healthier and happier lifestyle. Through individual and group work, her clients get the support they need to find new confidence in themselves as they improve their mindsets and shed inches off their bodies.
Linda’s love of fitness goes back to her childhood. Her mother suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts, which greatly affected Linda and motivated her to find a way to keep herself happy. As a teenager, she discovered that working out gave her an amazing endorphin rush and really helped improve her mood if she was feeling down. Soon, she was helping her friends get active to help them manage the ups and downs of high school in a healthy way, which eventually led to her career in health and fitness.
Her love of fitness has helped Linda get through other difficult times in her life. She experienced a lot of abuse in her first marriage, and in many ways, fitness saved her life. It gave her the confidence she needed to save herself and her children from the physical and emotional abuse of her ex-husband. And, staying active helped her work through the crippling emotional aftermath of that relationship. Fitness gave her the strength she needed to dig out of the dark hole she was in so she could become a more complete version of herself. It opened a doorway so Linda could do a lot of internal self-improvement, and she now teaches those same lessons to her clients.
Linda has been an avid fitness and bikini competitor for years. She has placed Top 5 at Fitness America/Fitness Universe seven times in Fitness, Bikini, and Figure. And, she has won seven Ms. Fitness titles. Most recently, Linda received her first invitation to WBFF Worlds and competed at the 2018 Worlds in Las Vegas, NV. Preparing for these competitions has taught Linda a lot about mental strength and willpower, and she uses these lessons to teach her clients how to push through plateaus and meet their goals. And, she hopes that her amazing success as a fitness and bikini competitor in her 50s helps convince other women that age is only a number.
You can find Linda on Instagram, Facebook, and hosting the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T. podcast. She has also been featured on Fox, ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports, The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet, several weight loss commercials, and hundreds of podcasts. And, Linda is the author of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T. and the S.W.E.A.T. Project journal, as well as a contributor to Ann Louise Gittleman’s Fat Flush for Life. She’s well-known as an expert in fitness and overcoming obstacles to meet your wellness and weight loss goals.
Best Links:
https://sisterhoodofsweat.com
https://lindalu7782.clickfunnels.com/retreat1643225947893
https://www.instagram.com/sisterhoodofsweat/
https://www.facebook.com/Sisterhood-of-Sweat-Womens-Fitness-Boutique-1093734517464789/
Born in the Midwest, Eddie Heintz fell in love with the great outdoors and bartending in equal measure. Moving to San Francisco in 1985, he established himself in “The City’s restaurants as a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants manager. After more than a decade managing some of San Francisco’s top restaurants, he began to grow restless. An opportunity on the Big Island of Hawaii enabled him to practice and fine-tune his passion; embracing great hospitality as a lifestyle. Four years later and armed with the spirit of Aloha, he returned to the mainland, where he engaged with staff and guests in restaurants, resorts, wineries and as an instructor at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. He is currently practicing his style of hospitality in Napa, California.
Making Welcome: Enriching Life and Business with Hospitality
Book quote:
“We each get more out of hospitality than we put into it. It does not deplete; it recharges. You are not giving yourself as a martyr, you are recharging yourself because you know who you truly are. It comes from a place of strength. And with this strength, you are growing every day, nurturing yourself and allowing yourself to grow in your own way, an individual with a purposeful and joyous life…It’s a life based on trust…Trusting yourself is most important.”
https://www.instagram.com/eddieheintz/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009176217830
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-heintz-965612b8/
Inventor, author, speaker, and coach, Karen Joy Fritz is your go-to guide in both the inner and outer adventures of small business ownership.
Her entrepreneurial game, PATH, integrates her success in 7-figure entrepreneurial ventures, multiple coaching certifications including Integral Coaching and Enneagram, and delight in custom-designed tech and team solutions. Karen sees how you are ideally suited for what you’re here to do. Aligning strategy and system to YOU makes success sustainable – both financially and energetically!
Karen is equally at home exploring motorcycling, motherhood, management, or meditation ~ anything that brings her deeper into the experience of aliveness at the creative edge. She has traveled the world to experience sacred sites as well as co-founded the Colorado chapter of Conscious Capitalism.
Best links:
KarenJoyFritz.com
KarenJoyFritz.com/tinybiz-quiz
https://www.facebook.com/fritz.karen/
Maruxa Murphy is the “The Community Maven” and known to turn online communities into 6- and 7-figure revenue streams. She is the Community Architect and Instigator for 100s of changemaker communities in a way that blends the good of people, purpose and profit into one another.
Contact: maruxa@createsellimpact.com
Instagram: @maruxamurphy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaruxaLive
Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/csicommunity
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maruxamurphy
Kelley Tyan is a master transformation coach for women in faith, fitness, and mindset. She is a 4X national bikini champion, breast cancer survivor, podcast host of her show “Addicted To The Climb”, author of her new book also called “Addicted To The Climb”, and proud wife and mother of her two children.
Kelley has been blessed to be featured on ABC, Natural Muscle Magazine, Oxygen, and many other local publications for her work of empowering and inspiring women to live healthy and fit lives.
Kelley’s passion to transform one women’s life a day has been ongoing from the start. She believes that having a strong faith can lead to a strong mind and body.
She also knows that success lies in numbers and being part of a strong community can be the key.
Kelley is continuously committed to empowering women through her accountability coaching programs and her greatest advice is to never stop climbing, because every climb you take, will make you stronger for the next one.
IG: @kelleytyan
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-tyan-626580a1/
Mike Morman is currently a facilities manager for Five Guys Burgers and Fries. He formerly worked at the Board of Trade and Mercantile Exchange and became a culinary. He was a culinary student who became a chef when he was 30.
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
Jordan Santoni is the Founder of Upgrade Leadership, a mindfulness-based business consultancy that transforms cultures through empowerment trainings and conscious leadership coaching. Jordan is also the Executive Director at FireTenders, a non-profit that invites men on an experiential journey of into radical responsibility - through embodied programs and ongoing men’s circles, his team of somatic psychotherapists, psychologists and embodiment coaches are committed to all men cultivating healthy relationships with themselves, each other, and the world around them.
He is promoting Open Tending Thursdays: an experiential evening for men to explore what is really important and what needs attention most in their lives. Through guided group meditation and embodied exercises with expert facilitators, men can expect to find ways to stay connected to themselves and bring forth their own unique gifts to the world. 6p PT, Thursdays on Zoom. Register at Firetenders.org Instagram: @jordansantoni Instagram: @firetenders
Website: www.FireTenders.org Email: jordan@firetenders.org It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
In 2011, Ryan had a mountain bike accident in Girona, Spain while working with Trek Tavel. He injured his spine at the C4 vertebrae. When he returned to the United States after doing his acute rehab in Barcelona, Spain, he was med-flighted back to the USA where he spent invaluable time in the Inpatient Rehab at Spaulding in Boston.
He attended Empower Spinal Cord Injury (Empower SCI) in 2012 and 2013 where he learned how to be more independent and to get out of his comfort zone. In 2015 he co-founded an annual fundraiser called Knobby Tire Ride and Roll to benefit Empower SCI which brings his love of mountain biking back to the disabled community while raising nearly 40,000USD to date for the organization.
Because of Ryan's exposure to the amazing peer mentors while at Spaulding and Empower SCI, he became a mentor with the Great Boston Chapter of the United Spinal Association (GBC) in 2014. Three years later he became a board member and has put his experience in logistics, event planning, and management to good use in various chapter committees. He also took on the role of Digital Media Coordinator in 2018.
Instagram: @ryan.deroche
Instagram: @oliverwonderdog
Instagram: @sciboston
Instagram:@knobby_tire_ride
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.deroche
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sciboston
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KnobbytireRR
Websites:
www.ryanderoche.net
www.sciboston.org
https://knobby-tire.squarespace.com
Please make donations to:
Greater Boston Chapter of United Spinal Association: https://sciboston.salsalabs.org/donationpage/index.html
Empower SCI: https://www.empowersci.org/donate.html
It's Men's Month of Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
Omer Redden, 4x Bestselling Author and Product Lead at Self-Publishing School
Legend has it that he’s a part investment banker, part coffee shop barista, part hippie, part philosopher, and sage. He writes every day, has published 4 books, and is about to publish his fifth, "On the John: A Devotional for Dads." He started as employee #1 at Self-Publishing School and has done a little bit of everything to help the company grow over the last six years. He lives in Wyoming with his wife, three kids, and three dogs, plus a growing mini-farm of chickens, goats, horses, etc. You can find out more about him and his work at omerdylanredden.com.
Website: omerdylanredden.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omer_the_writer/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omer.redden
Hannah's book (my wife): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GRL372M
All of Omer's books: https://www.amazon.com/Omer-Redden/e/B00RA0G1NI/
Free Gift: One Page Life Plan omerdylanredden.com/plan
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
Business Coach, Author, Lead Generation Guru, and Top Producing Loan Officer Scott Groves has been providing quality mortgage products to his clients throughout Southern California for nearly two decades. Through his company, Consolidated Coaching, Scott has worked with over a thousand loan officers & realtors to help them increase their business by building a practice of consistent lead generation. As a business and
lead generation expert, his knowledge in the fields of management, mortgage lending, coaching, and leadership has come through formal education, professional licensing, on-the-job training, and customer interaction. Scott lives in Southern California and speaks around the nation on the topics of sales, marketing, and lead generation. When he’s not in the office generating leads for his own team, Scott spends his free time coaching others on lead generation, boxing, hiking through the beautiful foothills of California with his children, or catching Hollywood’s newest release with his wife. An avid reader and Audible.com junkie, Scott enjoys using his book knowledge and business skills to give back to his community through various charities.
To learn more visit www.MeetScottGroves.com
Instagram: @scottgrovessquad
https://www.facebook.com/TheScottGroves
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
Sean Sumner is a best-selling author, speaker, and coach. For over 20 years he has worked in healthcare as a physical therapist and rehab manager for one of the top hospital systems in the nation at UC Davis Medical Center. He is also the Community Manager and Author Coach at Self-Publishing School where he has helped thousands of authors including his own daughter realize their dream of publishing a book.
Instagram: @seansumner
https://www.facebook.com/sean.sumner.353
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
Kaitlyn Laughlin is a graphic artist and programmer, studying Computer Science at ECU in Greenville, NC. She is a family friend of Kate who is currently transitioning.
It's Men's Month of Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
Joey Szczepaniak is a 25-year old budding real estate entrepreneur and salesperson who’s currently working for Traffic and Funnels as the head of the sales team. He also previously worked for Self-Publishing School, an organization that was very much involved with the writings of my book.
Instagram: @joeyszczepaniak
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008177192743
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
Jeff Patton is a best-selling author, speaker, and consultant for tech companies. Jeff's best-selling book "User Story Mapping" applies the same practice screenplay writers use to think through a great movie script, to the work that tech people do and think through users' experiences with their products.
Jeff is a unique visual thinker and communicator. As an art school dropout who went into tech, Jeff applies his drawing skills to speaking and teaching handwriting figures and roles as he speaks. Jeff's mission is to make tech products suck less for people that use them and to make creating them more joyful and rewarding for the people that do.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/productdesigncoach/
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
From 2008-2017, Bobby Maximus was the General Manager, Training Director, and Lead Seminar Instructor at Gym Jones, an elite strength and conditioning facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bobby’s lovely wife, Lisa Maximus, was the Head of the Women’s Program at Gym Jones. They have since moved on and have created a world-class brand and gym of their own. The "Maximus" family of brands is a rising force in the world of fitness and exercise. The couple has two young boys and understands the unique challenges of balancing fitness and family.
During his career, Bobby has been featured in numerous workout publications, conducted many seminars, and worked with numerous Tier One Assets and Special Forces groups within the United States military. Bobby is also a regular contributor to Men’s Health Magazine and is the Keeper Of Authenticity at Lalo Tactical.
In the past, Bobby was a police officer serving as a member of the Peel Regional Police Force as well as The Toronto Police Service. He spent time on the road, as part of the Toronto Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy Team, and also as a Defensive Tactics Instructor.
He has also competed in numerous fight competitions across North America. In 2006 he fought in UFC 58, UFC 62, and Ultimate Fight Night 5, where he won Submission of the Night. Robert also starred on Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter series, was the Ring of Fire light-heavyweight champion, and fought for an amateur world kickboxing championship.
In addition to his policing, training, and fighting career, Bobby earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario with a double major in Psychology and English. He also earned a Bachelor of Education graduate degree from Lakehead University.
Website: http://bobbymaximus.com
E-mail: bobby@bobbymaximus.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbymaximus
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobbymaximus
Check out his book, MAXIMUS BODY, The Physical and Mental Training Plan That Shreds Your Body, Builds Serious Strength and Makes You Unstoppably Fit here: https://bit.ly/MaximusBodyBook
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
Mark has skillfully taught intimate and large groups meditation, cross-cultural spiritual growth, men’s workshops, anger management, parenting education, foster youth advocacy, silent retreats, loving-kindness, the middle way teachings of Buddhism, dreamwork, inner child, spiritual companionship with the homeless, hospice bereavement, Bay Area Bereavement Caregivers Network, Memorial Services, Celebration of Life.
Mark has helped hundreds of people through their personal transformation with One-to-One counseling. He has mentored individuals through the awakening of their heart.
https://www.instagram.com/artofconnectionnow/
https://www.facebook.com/markpelterconsulting
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled - all by playing. Jeff assists teams in building psychologically safe workplaces for their organization using a positive psychology play method. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day. Jeff is an international speaker who has presented at conferences such as INBOUND, SXSW, and Australia’s Pausefest, showing audiences how major issues in the workplace can be solved using play. Jeff was selected by BambooHR and Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers for his organizational development work around dealing with toxic people in the workplace. His work has most recently been featured in the NY Times, Mashable, Upworthy, Shondaland, and Wired. He has also been featured on AJ+, SoulPancake, the SF Chronicle, and CNN.
While we spend most of our time pretending to be important, serious grownups, it's when we let go of that facade and just play, that the real magic happens. Fully embracing your own nerdy genius -whatever that is- gives you the power to make a difference and change lives. Jeff believes that we already have many of the answers we seek, and by simply unleashing our inner child, we can find our purpose and, in turn, help to create a better world.
Website: RediscoverYourPlay.com
Instagram: @jeffharryplays
TikTok: @jeffharryplays
Twitter: @jeffharryplays
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharryplays
Medium: @jeffharryplays
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffharryplays
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
My name is Jack Mcwain Hanson. I am a brain injury survivor. 3 months in a coma and alive to tell the tale!
https://www.facebook.com/jack.hanson.52
https://www.instagram.com/jackmcwain/
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
Don Roberts is a fitness and nutrition specialist living in Durango, Colorado, with his wife and two teenage sons. Since 1991, Don's creative, fun, efficient, and challenging training programs, coupled with his customized eating plans, have helped hundreds of women and men of all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities attain their goals.
Instagram: donfit247gym
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
Tom Leard is a 41-year-old husband, father, son, and firefighter. He grew up in Waltham, Massachusetts, about 10 miles west of Boston. Tom has been involved in the Movember Foundation since 2010 and hasn't looked back. The thing that he likes so much about the Movember Foundation is that they're solely focused on men's health. The work with his team that they've created has been grassroots. They've been hosting events and simply having powerful conversations with other men in their lives focusing on their overall health and wellness. And we have a great group of Mo Bros, that's how he describes it, that gets the message out and raises funds for the ongoing work of the Movember Foundation.
https://www.instagram.com/tomleard/
https://www.facebook.com/tom.leard
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
Brandon MacGregor grew up in Penn Hills in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA with a Bachelors’s Degree in Physics, he is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Science researching the volcanoes of Hawaii. Alongside his studies, Brandon has been training to walk on the Hawaii football team to pursue a lifelong dream while inspiring others to chase their own.
Instagram: @bmacsiz
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
With over a decade of sales experience, Chad has easily logged over 10,000+ hours in the sales arena. Getting his start selling educational books door-to-door as a college student to where he is now, Chad is not only a Top Producer in High Ticket Sales, but has been in every sales role prior.
Chad Aleo, Founder of Aleo Investments with over half a million in real estate investments before the age of 30 and co-author of the best selling book “Breaking the Charts” - How to 2k your sales in 60 days or less.
Chad has a passion for helping others overcome their own limiting beliefs, so they can live into who they were
meant to be.
Instagram: @chadaleo
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
As The Motivational Firewood Guy, Steve Gamlin blends back-to-basics positivity, Visualization & humor, teaching his clients to SEE desired outcomes, understand their WHY, & build ACTION PLANS to achieve them, via his Vision Board Mastery program, plus Live and Virtual Events.
He is promoting his 'Visualize in 5' free video and Action Guide, helping people to understand the basics of Visualization and how Vision Boards work: https://www.MotivationalFirewood.com/bonus5
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/VBMastery
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegamlin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegamlin/
YouTube: www.SteveGamlin.video
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Tyreke Wesley is a college pastor in Atlanta. His family are sickle cell advocates that fight every day to bring awareness to sickle cell. His wife Shakeira is the leader and spokesperson for WeEat4Life. An organization that helps parents and people living with sickle cell fight sickle through healthy eating.
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Geoff Turke is the epitome of a dude with a heart! Geoff started coaching fitness 10 years ago and has been the head coach at CrossFit Full Potential in Newburyport, MA for 6+ years. He holds multiple certifications including CrossFit Level 2 trainer, CrossFit Movement and Mobility, And OPEX program design/assessment.
Movember Mo: https://movember.com/t/the-league-of-extraordinary-mobros?mc=1
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
David Strand is a 56-year old dad, husband, and marketing professional who also dabbles in real estate and lives on Plum Island. He recently sold his company (and building) Strand Marketing of Newburyport and is working as a Brand Director and Growth Strategist at Nowspeed - the Digital Marketing Agency he sold to in February 2020. He's been an active member of the Gr. Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and served as its board chair in 2017. He's as comfortable on a zoom screen as he is being outdoors but hopes to be spending more time underwater scuba diving and on top of mountains hiking and skiing. His daily routines are non-existent with the exception of coffee and his diet, sleep, and exercise habits are less than optimal. He takes a generic multivitamin when he remembers.
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Ben Cannon was born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts. He attended undergrad at Springfield College and received his Master's in Higher Education Administration from the University of Connecticut. Currently, he works at the College of the Holy Cross in the Center for Career Development. Ben has been involved with the
Movember Foundation since 2013. The Foundation focuses on men's health issues, most notably prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and suicide prevention. Ben and his teammates have raised over $100,000 for the foundation since the team's creation.
Connect: bcannon171@gmail.com
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com, https://movember.com/t/the-league-of-extraordinary-mobros?mc=1
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Gary Williams serves to get changemakers out of their own way through their personality and purpose as the Founder of Better Future International. He’s the bestselling author of Choose Your Best Life, has coached hundreds of world changers, and brings teams together through his engaging facilitation. As a coach and facilitator, everything he does is to inspire others to stop and think so that they can imagine a better future for our world.
Connect with Gary at www.betterfuturecoaching.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterfuturegary/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachgarywilliams/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAGH28Wbr7X-wtH0PV3yL2g?sub_confirmation=1
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Claude McKnight was born into a very musical family in NYC. The family moved to Buffalo where Claude started his musical journey, first in his grandfather's church choir and then in school learning to play the trombone. This early training along with the eclectic albums that his parents had in the home helped shape and strengthen his ear towards a love for jazz, big band and A Capella music. High school and college furthered the quest for singing in small groups, specifically with his 3 brothers first and then in college starting his own quartet. This college quartet would be the platform for what would become the Grammy award winning vocal sextet, Take 6.
Claude also coaches vocalists all over the world, with his “Building Blocks of the Song Stylist” online classes, and is a budding filmmaker as well.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/claudiemac
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Jesse is a leader in the addiction recovery and mental health space. He's the author of the #1 best-selling book, “If Not You, Then Who? Harness Your Strengths to Shift from Addiction to Abundance”. As a professional facilitator, he runs online and in-person training, events, and workshops to help individuals and organizations discover their inherent ability to elevate purpose, deepen connections, harness resilience, and build psychological safety.
Website: JesseHarless.com
Instagram: jesseharless222
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Founder of the "Men to Heal" movement, James Harris aims to bring awareness to end the stigma and encourage men to
pay more attention to their overall wellness, emotional, mental, and physical health. He is a father, veteran, entrepreneur,
and licensed mental health professional with M.A in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) from South University. He
wrote the book, "Man, Just Express Yourself", an interactive planner guide for men, young and old. Get to know more
about him through his website at http://www.mentoheal.com
Connect with him through here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/men_to_heal
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iIyg7Pkoxkbgm4Z9shbyg
Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
David O’Leary serves as a member of the board of AFSP’s Massachusetts Chapter. David has volunteered with the chapter for 25 years, since losing his cousin, Paul O’Leary to suicide in 1995. Starting as emcee of AFSP’s Boston Out of the Darkness Walk, David eventually joined the chapter’s advisory council, the Board of Directors, serving as Board Chair from 2012 – 2019.
Nationally, David serves on AFSP’s Chapter Leadership Council, working with chapters nationwide on best practices.
David is also the host of the Morning Magic radio program on Magic 106.7FM in Boston. A Boston-area television and radio veteran, he’s been seen and heard on the air at PBS, WGBH, WBCN, KISS-108, WAAF and WBOS, as well as Public Television’s Channel 2 and Boston’s V-66 for close to 40 years.
David has also narrated thousands of television and radio commercials, audiobooks, and corporate and industrial films from his home recording studio. His clients include Fidelity Investments, Aetna, FedEx, Carbonite, Expedia, The Boston Ballet, MassMutual, Parexel, PBS, Quest Diagnostics, John Hancock, HealthIQ, and Sony Pictures Sound.
A native of suburban Boston, David and his wife Kathy live in Framingham, where they’ve raised three wonderful children.
https://davidoleary.com/
https://twitter.com/davidloleary
https://twitter.com/AFSPMA
MISSION: Save Lives & Bring Hope to those affected by suicide. NEED HELP? call 800-273-8255 / text 741741 #stopsuicide
It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Welcome to Season 3. This month of November I will be interviewing amazing men from all walks of life to know what are the current challenges of being men in the world today- what has shaped them to be who they are today, and how we can support men more effectively moving forward.
After being diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury in 1981, DeLynn Cooley went on to receive an associate of applied science in respiratory therapy and nursing. She worked as a respiratory therapist for approximately three years and a nurse for eighteen years; currently working in an assisted living facility. She has owned multiple businesses and an entrepreneur.
While she was pushing forward, she often found herself living in the rearview mirror. But one day she realized she needed to put that water back under the bridge, so she started a journey of healing. After healing, she begun another journey: writing this book. She wrote this book to help others wake up, stop being victimized by their past, and start living an abundant life in the moment. During the journey, she received the Coach’s Award at Author Advantage Live 2019 for her resilience through life’s storms.
She enjoys going on adventures with her family in the Big Horn Mountains or at Lake DeSmet, doing genealogy work, and traveling. She has a huge heart and loves to serve others.
She hopes her readers will learn not to get stuck in the past, embrace their unique self, and let their divine sparkle shine.
You can get her book on: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Just-Water-Under-Bridge/dp/1735839108
Lisa Nevot is a full-time professional artist living in Park City UT. Her story is one of overcoming life events that would have seen her fail. But instead she used the experience to fill her spirit and paint her life. Finding her strength through passion and perseverance she has created a life that brings her joy and adventure while being able to express this through her artwork.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.steinke.98
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisanevot/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-nevot-183bbabb/
Artwork and mentorship: http://www.LisaNevot.com
Susie Carder's core genius is the ability to simplify complicated issues by creating simple proven systems that are guaranteed to create dramatic growth. She has helped over 100,000 entrepreneurs increase their revenues by more than 3000%, and has built 2 $10 million dollar companies.
Lauren is a natural cultivator of community and a process-driven problem solver. Before venturing out on her own, she helped build the largest LEGO-inspired STEM company in the United States. She has worked with Google, LinkedIn, Southwest Airlines, and Workday helping them to build community, establish inclusivity, and create psychologically safe work environments where staff can thrive. She is a lover of puzzles and pizza, and believes that curiosity, consistency, and connections are the greatest drivers of great things. You can find her at: www.cultivatorofcuriosity.com & @itsmeLaurenYee on Twitter.
Brittany Churchill is a best selling author of the book “Tap In Not Out: How overwhelmed moms can reclaim peace, cultivate a better life, and thrive”. Her book quickly rose to number one in multiple categories on Amazon. And it has impacted not only moms but but a wide array of people, men and women around the world. She writes for Austen moms in Austin Texas where she lives. And she is passionate about leading and mentoring others on how to cultivate a life that is meaningful and thriving.
Jen has worn many hats in her life, from insurance underwriter to professional dancer to the founder of a charity. This journey took her from a cubicle in Philadelphia to White House guest, and includes a flag being flown in her honor in Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. Through the ups and downs, she's learned valuable lessons which she now shares with others through her workshops and seminars, focusing on the importance of separating both success from happiness and self-worth from your work.
Aaron Schafer is a Christian author, blogger, podcaster, and motivational speaker. Through his blog and podcast, Fertile Soil, Aaron seeks to help his readers and listeners create fertile soil in their lives for God's word to take root and produce 100 times what was sown. Aaron previously ran the Young Adult Community at Trinity Church in Lansing, MI and has been heavily involved in local outreach, youth ministry, and sports ministry as well. Aaron is the author of "The Politically Homeless Christian: How to Conquer Political Idolatry, Reject Polarization, and Recommit to God's Greatest Two Commandments." In this book Aaron explores how the American Church has allowed politics to play a large role in shaping our identities and how we can break free from this cycle so that we can love God and love others better through our politics.
Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day.
Jeff is an international speaker who has presented at conferences such as INBOUND, SXSW, and Australia’s Pausefest, showing audiences how major issues in the workplace can be solved using play. Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2020 for his organizational development work around dealing with toxic people in the workplace. His play work has most recently been featured in the NY Times article: How Do We Add More Play To Our Grown-Up Life - Even Now. He has also been featured on AJ+, SoulPancake, the SF Chronicle, and CNN.
While we spend most of our time pretending to be important, serious grownups, it's when we let go of that facade and just play, that the real magic happens. Fully embracing your own nerdy genius — whatever that is — gives you the power to make a difference and change lives. Jeff believes that we already have many of the answers we seek, and by simply unleashing our inner child, we can find our purpose and, in turn, help to create a better world.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES:
Website: RediscoverYourPlay.com
Instagram: @jeffharryplays
Twitter: @jeffharryplays
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-harry-6991a94/
Medium: @jeffharryplays
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jchuche
TikTok: @jeffharryplays
HEADSHOTS: https://www.rediscoveryourplay.com/photos
Tyler Lajoie is an energetic, mindful, and driven 22 year old from Athol, Massachusetts. He lives and breathes entrepreneurship and empowering others. After running his first two businesses, selling over half a million dollars in work and producing over 350,000USD in revenue in just 2 summers while still attending UMass Amherst as a full time student, he decided it was time to step things up. He believes every person born into this world has a higher purpose and a Genius Zone they must find along their life journey. Tyler has created a system where anyone who wishes to step into their Genius Zone in order to live a life of passion, purpose, and service to others is able to do so, by creating a specific offer that caters to their unique strengths and experiences. With mentors like Tony Robbins, Russel Brunson, and Elon Musk, it is going to be an exciting journey for Tyler over the next 5 to 10 years.
I was so inspired by my interview with Alison Dwyer. Her love of learning and commitment to help people ignite their love of learning is truly uplifting! She is an educator, non-profit manager, and homeschooling mom who is on a mission to help students of all ages reach their learning potentials through study skills and methods that really work. Visit her at www.homespirationhub.com for more information, educational materials, and study tips.
CeCe President is an entrepreneur, speaker and creator of six-figure freedom residual income system. She helps passionate and determined entrepreneurs get the coaching, confidence and cash they need to live their dream life. Although she holds a master’s degree, she gained insight into entrepreneurship as the CEO of Clark Development Group, a real estate firm she founded and grew to five million dollars at the age of 34. Passionate about health and wellness and network marketing, she spent the past four years enjoying life as a full-time business coach with Isagenix, a leading health and wellness company. In the top one percent of income earned in the company, Cece is committed to building Isagenix as her next seven-figure business amongst others.
Chris Griffin is known for his passion for real estate and a host of close deal on youtube, a highly motivated entrepreneur, multi-million dollar producer of real estate. He is also a fitness enthusiast and extreme proponent for self-development and self-awareness. His goal is to further develop his real state business and also to perpetuate the message of encouraging people no matter where they are in their life to get after their goals and embrace being uncomfortable.
Chris graduated with a Bachelors of Science in General Management from Oakland University in 2016. During his college years, he became very involved with Greek Life on campus being a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon. He attributes much of his business success from being involved in many organizations throughout his college career. Growing up in Rochester Hills, Chris watched his dad build and live the life of a successful business owner from operating his own business from the age of 19. Chris always knew he wanted to live an extraordinary life and make a difference in his community. However, he never saw himself working a 9 to 5 in an office. Although at that time had no idea of what the alternative would be. The Peardon Team was the alternative Chris was looking for. Chris joined The Peardon Team in May of 2016. He enjoys his fast-paced and energetic environment and interacting with the clients. His absolute top priority is making sure he finds the right home for his clients that fits their wants and needs.
Website:
https://www.peardonproperties.com/agent-profile/chris-griffin-9835936
Social media accounts:
https://www.instagram.com/chris_griffin92/
https://www.facebook.com/ChrisKWRealty/
Barbara King has embraced the stress relief and health benefits of a vigorous yoga practice for over 20 years and has begun the process of sharing this love and passion to others through teaching. Her inspiration of owning a studio was for her to share a space with the community that would offer a unique eclectic. She has attended Baptiste Boot camp, Baptiste Level 1 and 2, Teacher Training, and Tias Little Level 2 Teacher Trainings. She also continues to attend many yoga conferences to keep her abreast of what is going on in the yoga world. She brings her vivacious presence and light heartedness attitude to the yoga classroom and allows this energy to touch and inspire her students. Her yoga classes are planned to change the lives of her student's physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
Kristen Miller is a certified professional shamanic sound healer, a practitioner of complementary medicine. She uses Himalayan Singing Bowls and ancient Asian shamanic healing techniques to induce deep states of relaxation, clearing away unwanted negativity and energy blockages to allow health and healing to take over. Kristen works on a person’s body, mind and soul simultaneously to bring about deep and positive change. Situations that can be improved include: stress, anxiety, depression, emotional difficulties, high blood pressure, physical illnesses, side-effects from cancer treatments.
Amy Patterson is the owner of a company called North Star Health Navigation and she helps people have a greater understanding of their overall health to best advocate for their care.
She is a nationally board certified Physician Assistant with more than two decades of clinical experience, a seasoned practitioner with an extraordinary compassionate approach to patient care and is a hundred and fifty percent dedicated to empowering clients and people to navigate their way through the healthcare system and through life as a holistic practitioner.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Medical Science from Emory University Physician Assistant Program and embarked on her career in 1997 as a healthcare provider in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Georgia.
Her breadth of experience includes adult medicine, orthopedic medical optimization for total joint replacement surgeries and obesity medicine.
I could talk to Briar forever. Not only is she down to earth, but kind and smart as a whip! Mother of nine, three she’s always known about, and wife for 32+ years, Dr.Briar Flicker-Grossman has her Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Doctorate in Psychoanalysis. She is a Doula, certified Childbirth Educator through the Bradley Method, and teaches at the Psychoanalytic Center of California. She has a private practice in Woodland Hills, California Dr. Briar is the international best-selling author of Love, Laugh, Be, How I Wound Up With Nine Amazing Kids (When I Only Knew About Three) And Other Extraordinary True Stories That Matter, and recently received the Best of LA award for Best Motivational Self-Help Book - 2020. She has been a public speaker and written blogs about love, being, appetite, cancer, epilepsy, and parenting. She loves contributing to podcasters and their communities as part of her mission to increase the imprint of love and understanding in the world.
Website: www.drbriar.com
Karen is an author, a coach, an artist and an actress. She holds a Master's Degree in Education from Columbia University Teaching's Collage and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of New Hampshire where she studied Microbiology and English. She is an artist in most senses of the word, she loves to paint and draw and trained in photography as well and has worked as an actress and a singer.
She is the author of the book: Winning the Breast Cancer Battle: Empowering Warriors and Guiding Loved Ones, and really excitingly, the newest released with the goal of assisting breast cancer patients and their loved ones as they navigate the illness.
Karen currently teaches for a virtual school and is finishing her masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to further expand her coaching to counsel clients in a holistic manner.
Claude V. McKnight, III is a Jazz, R&B, and Gospel Music Singer, as well as the founding member of the award-winning a cappella performing group Take 6. Claude was born on October 2, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York to Claude Jr. and Elaine. He was the oldest of four boys (the others being Fred, Mike, and Brian). He lived and grew up primarily in Buffalo and Orlando. He received his earliest musical influences in Buffalo, mostly from his grandfather, Fred Willis Sr., who was the choir director at his church. His earliest musical memories are from going to rehearsal with his mom every Friday night. He was able to learn parts and harmonize and see how his grandfather was able to lead a group of people. While in fourth grade, McKnight decided that he would learn to play the trombone, although he found it cumbersome. Playing the trombone, however, enabled him to start training his ear for his future musical career. He played trombone throughout high school, and after his sophomore year, his family moved to Orlando, Florida, where he continued to play and sing in the chorus. At that time, one of his goals was to play in the Tonight Show band with Doc Severinson. McKnight also played basketball in school, and upon graduation had to make the choice of going to school to play ball, or to pursue music. Instead, he chose to attend Oakwood College, his parents' alma mater, despite the college not being known for its music or athletic programs at that time. His youngest brother Brian is also a musician. One of the first things he did during his freshman year was to put together a freshman quartet, singing mostly barbershop style harmonies. A story goes that Mark Kibble came into a bathroom where they were rehearsing and added a fifth part to what they were doing, and subsequently joined the group. From there, Mervyn Warren joined the group, making it a sextet. Over the years, people came and went from the group as students graduated, but from 1985 the group has had primarily the same lineup, apart from Joey Kibble replacing Mervyn Warren in 1991. In addition to starting Take 6, he has also been involved in producing, writing, and doing voice-over work.
I'm super excited to interview Dave Greenfield today. Dave, managing partner at General Refining Corp. was instrumental in my success in growing and building my precious metal company in the last recessional times of 2008 to 2011. Gold Siena, a multimillion-dollar company was a great feeding ground for my curiosity and interest in growing businesses and grabbing opportunity and Dave knowledge and ease in sharing information and resources was definitely a part of its success. Check out this fascinating interview and be prepared to be enlightened, educated and entertained as we discuss gold, the economy, and our current crisis. And please hit the subscribe button to stay informed on other great interviews!
One of my fave interviews with one of my favorite people. Another one of my amazing coaches. Geoff is the epitome of a dude with heart! Geoff started coaching fitness 8 years ago and has been the head coach at CrossFit Full Potential in Newburyport, MA for 6+ years. He holds multiple certifications including CrossFit level 2 trainer, CrossFit Movement and Mobility, And OPEX program design/assessment.
Learn more on how to help STOP men from dying too young. Go to this link: https://movember.com/m/geoffreyturke?mc=1
Grab my book Living Sexy Fit on Amazon here: https://bit.ly/LivingSexyFit99
Christina Pavlina is the Co-Founder and Executive Director at Jane Does Well.
Jane Does Well is a compassionate, vibrant and empowering community of women that help each other navigate, survive and thrive through divorce and beyond. Jane Does Well’s welcoming community of women offers connection through educational and social events, wellness workshops, individual mentoring, valuable resources and advice on divorce, parenting, and personal growth. We believe women realize their highest potential when they are supported, valued and inspired by empowered women.
https://www.janedoeswell.org/
The Roger Moore Institute of Hypnotherapy offers the finest in advanced hypnosis training and specialty programs * This training is designed to give hypnotherapists, mental health counselors, medical doctors, dentists, chiropractors and other health care professionals advanced hypnosis tools to enhance their clients wellness experience. * Specializing in Medical Hypnosis * Our hypnotherapy training teaches the application of hypnotherapy in a client-centered and holistic manner. * Hypnosis Demystified – Learn the latest concepts and theory on hypnosis. * The courses offered are only for people who have prior hypnosis training or who are licensed health care professionals. * Attend Online: Classes are available worldwide online via streaming video.
Start today. Contact the Roger Moore Institute of Hypnotherapy. (760) 219-8079 Roger@hypnosishealthinfo.com
Full disclosure: Donna has been my personal astrologer for over three years. I consider her a key part of my business development team. With her direct and no nonsense approach, Donna provides accurate and totally helpful tips and strategies to help us navigate and plan ahead to work through our lives in a holistic and deeply insightful way. You will love this interview! Donna Stellhorn is an Astrologer, Feng Shui expert and has written 16 books, including Feng Shui Form and the best-selling booklet Sage & Smudge.
Her annual Chinese Astrology series, which includes Chinese Astrology 2020 Year of the Metal Rat, is the best-selling Chinese Astrology series on Amazon.
DonnaStellhorn@gmail.com
Website: http://www.fengshuiform.com/
As I have mentioned a hundred times to people, every successful person needs a coach to kick their butt and I am honored to say that Michele Mere is one of my previous ass-kickers! With her southern charm and no-nonsense approach, Michele knows how to get things done. Her mind works at warp speed and her advice is both direct and heart-centered. Everything that comes out of her mouth is gold. Please check out this podcast and share it with people who need the motivation to take their business to another level!
DecisiveMinds.com
Facebook.com/DecisiveMinds
Tyler Lajoie is an energetic, mindful, and driven 22 year old from Athol, Massachusetts. He lives and breathes entrepreneurship and empowering others. After running his first two businesses, selling over half a million dollars in work and producing over $350,000 in revenue in just 2 summers while still attending UMass Amherst as a full time student, he decided it was time to step things up. He believes every person born into this world has a higher purpose and a “Genius Zone” they must find along their life journey. Tyler has created a system where anyone who wishes to step into their Genius Zone in order to live a life of passion, purpose, and service to others is able to do so, by creating a specific offer that caters to their unique strengths and experiences. With mentors like Tony Robbins, Russel Brunson, and Elon Musk, it is going to be an exciting journey for Tyler over the next 5-10 years. If you feel ready to step into or further develop your “Genius Zone” then send Tyler an email at tyler@tylerlajoieagency.com.
Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day. Jeff is an international speaker who was selected by Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2020 for his organizational development work around addressing toxicity in the workplace through play. His play work has been featured on AJ+, SoulPancake, the SF Chronicle, and CNN.
Rita Perea is a wiz and a wealth of information! Interviewing Rita was like experiencing a cool breeze on a hot summer day. I love her! Her wealth of business experience adds huge value to our world and I am grateful to call her my friend. Rita is an international speaker, author, executive coach, and professional development trainer. Rita has helped business owners and leaders of all types become the highest version of their best selves so that they—and their teams—can thrive in the workplace and in life. Rita’s newest book, "From Frantic to Fabulous: How to Raise Your Energy, Tame Your Work and Transform Your World In the Digital Age", was published as a paperback, e-book and audiobook in January 2019, and ranked as an Amazon #1 Best Seller. Check Rita out here: https://www.ritaperea.com/
I was so inspired by my interview with Alison Dwyer. Her love of learning and commitment to help people ignite their love of learning is truly uplifting! She is an educator, non-profit manager, and homeschooling mom who is on a mission to help students of all ages reach their learning potentials through study skills and methods that really work. Visit her at www.homespirationhub.com for more information, educational materials, and study tips.
Check out this awesome interview with the amazing Jill Lublin. Jill is a huge wealth of info on anything to do with increasing your media presence with a positive and upbeat style. 4x Best-Selling Author, International Speaker, Master Publicity Strategist; buy Jill's newest book "Profit of Kindness" (Red Wheel Weiser) at www.profitofkindness.com. She is an international renowned speaker on the topics of publicity, kindness, referrals and networking. As author of the Best-Selling book ""Get Noticed Get Referrals"" (McGraw Hill) and co -author of the Best-Sellers Guerrilla Publicity (Adams Media) and Networking Magic (Morgan James), Jill is a master strategist on how to capture the attention of the media and increase your visibility in the marketplace. www.PublicityCrashCourse.com/freegift
Don’t let Dr Nancy Miggin’s chill exterior and mellow flair fool you! Nancy is smart as a whip with such a compassionate heart, and the wealth she shares on health, wellness and healing is a must listen!
What can I say about Janelle Nicolo Monteiro? She's a hot ticket! As I often say, every great coach needs a coach and I was lucky enough to have Janelle be my coach through my last half a dozen shows as a bikini competitor. Janelle is a fantastic mix of brains and beauty, who built a successful fitness and lifestyle platform to inspire others to live their highest and best self with the both a sparkle and a magnetic smile! Check this interview out and be inspired. It's never too late to be in the best shape of your life and to gain a greater sense of inner confidence! www.bodyambition.com
Sarah Oleson is such an amazing mix of super chill and high intensity it is almost hard to describe her unique gifts and talents in any simple way. Sarah travels and teaches yoga the globe; her methodology is, in a way, both freeing and challenging, as she gently guides you into those tender places we all have within us. I am lucky to have participated in her classes to experience her teaching first hand. This interview solidifies what I instinctually knew- Sarah is a force to reckon with and I adore her deeply. Check this interview out- you will be blown away by what opens up inside of you. ❤️ Website: http://www.saraholesonyoga.com/
One of my fave interviews with one of my favorite people! Another one of my amazing coaches, Geoff Turke is the epitome of a dude with heart! Geoff started coaching fitness 8 years ago and has been the head coach at CrossFit Full Potential in Newburyport, MA for 6+ years. He holds multiple certifications including CrossFit level 2 trainer, CrossFit Movement and Mobility, And OPEX program design/assessment.
To start, Brianna Ruelas is a freaking rock star and BADASS on multiple levels. Let me lead with the sexy sizzle - Brianna was a finalist on the most competitive season ever on American Idol. A committed mom, a restaurateur, and a business coach to people in the entertainment business; add in author, phew, now I know why I make people's head spin! Brianna is like me times 10 million! Haha! But, seriously now, what I dig about Brianna the most is her heart. She is the real deal through and through. As a singer and performer for thirty years, Brianna has studied internationally and performed all genres, from jazz to rock to pop, received a BA in Theatre Arts from Pepperdine University. After graduating college, Brianna departed from the theatre to pursue music as a solo artist and also worked as a commercial voice-over actor. Brianna has fronted her own rock band and experienced the reality television craze in its early days, as a Top 100 finalist on American Idol, Season 4. Learn more at www.briannaruelasmusic.com and follow her on Instagram or Facebook @briannaruelasmusic
Cristina Ricci is a quintessential badass! I totally love her no-BS style and passion for the game of golf. In order to play at a high level in life, you have to have grit, and Christina has a bucketful of it! I have been lucky enough to hit the gym with Christina as we were both members of the same CrossFit box and she always impressed me with her hard work ethic and her determination on top of her big ole smile that lit up the room! How is golf symbolic of life, you may ask? Check out this interview and learn more, while we banter about our experience of growing through resistance, developing grit and pushing through challenges to be our best selves. Lets go.... https://www.christinariccigolf.com/
Mike Acker is like the Everyman! He is kind, spirit-centered and a real go-getter! Appreciate the way he communicates what it’s like to be a man for his generation- so refreshing! Mike is a speaker, best-selling author, and is making a huge impact as we move into these new times through covid, with the challenges and the blessings it is bringing to all of us! Mike is a speaker, leadership coach, and bestselling author, with over 19 years of experience in speaking, leadership development, and organizational management. His expertise in communications and leadership has drawn a wide range of engagements including executive teams, emerging leaders, non-profit organizations, churches, and public schools.
Cole Welch makes me laugh, she makes me cry, she makes me FEEL life. Passionate about saving the lives of addicts, Cole is a Spiritual Warrior like no other. Don’t miss this interview, it is not only fascinating, but totally informative. Cole was born and raised in Methuen and now serves as a Community Engagement Specialist for C.A.R.E.S. Initiative Program at the Methuen Police Department. C.A.R.E.S. Initiative addresses the current addiction epidemic and provides resources to those in need, conducts educational workshops and training, offers family support, and assists with pre-booking diversions.
Look alive! Every great coach has a coach (or coaches) and I am lucky enough to call Yvel Joseph one of mine! After I broke my wrist after falling while training to try out for American Ninja, I decided to try out the sport of sprinting at the age of 54. (Insane, right? haha) Yvel is Co-Principal Owner, PFITCoaches, a USA Track & Field Level 1 Coach and a 2014 USA National Masters Indoor Track & Field Champion Men's 800M. Yvel focuses on Fitness, Athletic Performance Training (speed to marathon endurance training), www.PFiTcoaches.com
I could talk to Briar forever. Not only is she down to earth, but kind and smart as a whip! Mother of nine, three she’s always known about, and wife for 32+ years, Dr.Briar Flicker-Grossman has her Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Doctorate in Psychoanalysis. She is a Doula, certified Childbirth Educator through the Bradley Method, and teaches at the Psychoanalytic Center of California. She has a private practice in Woodland Hills, California Dr. Briar is the international best-selling author of "Love, Laugh, Be, How I Wound Up With Nine Amazing Kids (When I Only Knew About Three) And Other Extraordinary True Stories That Matter", and recently received the Best of LA award for Best Motivational Self-Help Book - 2020. She has been a public speaker and written blogs about love, being, appetite, cancer, epilepsy, and parenting. She loves contributing to podcasters and their communities as part of her mission to increase the imprint of love and understanding in the world. Website: www.drbriar.com
What can I say, CeCe President is on FIYAH! She literally feels like a sister to me. The first time we met, we adored each other immensely and hold each other up to our highest and best selves. CeCe is a go-getter, an Entrepreneur with heart and soul and crazy successful to boot. Don’t miss this interview!
Literally everything that comes out of Sean Sumner's mouth is liquid gold if you're interested in developing a business or a brand around publishing - or any other aspect of the growth of your business. With his no-nonsense and laid-back style, Sean fills the listener's ears with enough nougats to fill a notepad. Apply any tip that Sean offers and you will certainly increase your success in any area of your life. Helping people publish books is his game. It's your time to create your own bestseller! And please hit the subscribe button to stay informed on other great interviews!
Ok, I have a bias here with Marlene Atkin as she just so happens to be one of my besties, but truly Marlene is a massive wealth of information on anything to do with health and wellness. Plus, no one makes me belly laugh like this woman. Check this one out and please subscribe to my podcast! You won't be disappointed!
What can I say, I love this guy! Aaron Griffin joins the house today and we can barely keep up with each other as we dish all things personal and professional development. Aaron may be young but he has blazed quite a trail in his life as both a leader and a mentor to others. Anyone who thinks that someone is too young to share wisdom and inspiration will be sorely mistaken after tapping into this interview. Don't miss it! And please hit the subscribe button to stay informed on other great interviews!
Look out world, Linda Mitchell is in the house! In this interview Linda and I talk all things fitness, health and wellness and sexuality. Linda, leading fellow podcaster, dishes on her success principles and how we need to keep moving and adopting our fitness and health no matter what storm we face! Check this one out. You won't be disappointed! And please hit the subscribe button to stay informed on other great interviews!
I'm super excited to interview Dave Greenfield, he is the managing partner at General Refining Corp and was instrumental in my success in growing and building my precious metal company during the last recession. Gold Siena, a multi-million dollar company, was a great feeding ground for my curiosity and interest in growing businesses and grabbing opportunity, and Dave's knowledge and ease in sharing information and resources was a huge part of its' success. Check out this fascinating interview and be prepared to be enlightened, educated, and entertained as we discuss gold, the economy, and our current crisis. Don't forget to rate, review, share, like, and subscribe!
Chandler Bolt is the CEO of Self-Publishing School, SelfPublishing.com, and the author of 6 bestselling books including his most recent book titled “Published.” Self Publishing School is an INC 5000 company the last 2 years in a row as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies!
I share my journey, my experience, what this podcast means to me, and how we can learn, share, grow, and relate on this road...together!