What's Next with Mike Draper: Recent Episodes

Mike Draper

Life happens. Hard moments happen. And then you find yourself where you never thought you’d be, the imposter syndrome and self doubt come creeping in, and your confidence and self worth is tested.

Then, you’re left saying ‘What’s Next’? And this is a question Mike Draper aims to help you navigate through on this podcast.

Each week, Mike brings on a guest to help you build your life and confidence back up after hitting ground zero. You may not know why you’re stuck where you are right now, but after listening to this podcast, you will be anything but stagnant.

The goal? To bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

Make sure to hit that subscribe button and connect with Mike here:

www.mikedraper.co https://www.tiktok.com/@mortgage_mike?lang=en www.instagram.com/mortgage__mike https://www.patreon.com/mikedraper

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In this episode, Travis Holp joins me to talk about manifestation, creating your dream life, and how he gained over 450k followers on TikTok by simply sharing his gifts with the online world.

Travis is a Medium, Psychic, and Soul Guide. He discovered his ability at a young age and has felt a connection to Spirit for as long as he can remember. His intention is to use this ability to help others along their path.

Helping others along their journey is the most exciting part of the work that he does. As a Medium, he believes we all have access to non-physical, all-knowing guidance. He is here to help you connect to this guidance so you can live a life filled with joy, clarity, and abundance. Whether you seek clarity on various aspects of life like love/career, aligning with your Soul Path, wanting to master manifesting, connecting with your Spirit Team, or wanting to hear messages from a loved one that has crossed over… he is here to help.

Life is a journey that looks different to everyone, but we all have something in common on that journey; finding joy, love, and freedom within ourselves. Through my connection to Spirit, he has learned that love is universal and all things are possible.

Listen in as we talk about:

  • [0:00] Intro
  • [0:55] Getting into the manifestation and healing space
  • [2:05] Common myths people have when it comes to psychic mediums
  • [3:35] How a reading with Travis works
  • [6:30] How to handle the haters in this space
  • [11:20] Starting to create content for TikTok
  • [15:00] Travis’ TikTok content pillars
  • [17:40] How Travis uses TikTok to grow his business
  • [24:35] What’s next for Travis in life, on TikTok and in business

Connect with Travis here:

  • https://www.instagram.com/TravisWarriorUnicorn
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@traviswarriorunicorn
  • www.travisholp.com
  • Use Code ABUNDANCE for $10 off a session

Connect with Mike

  • www.mikedraper.co
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@mikerdraper
  • https://www.instagram.com/mikerdraper/
  • https://www.patreon.com/mikedraper

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In this episode, Sarah, The Corporate Mama, sits down with me to talk about changing the narrative of working moms in the corporate space.

Sarah is the head of brand for Bugaboo, working mom, and content creator. She shares her game-changing perspective with her audience through her authentic and relatable content.

Listen in as we talk about:

  • [0:50] How Sarah became The Corporate Mama
  • [3:50] What motivates Sarah to create content
  • [7:05] Making traction in the online space
  • [11:10] Creating content that resonates with other working moms
  • [23:20] How Sarah manages haters and mean comments
  • [24:50] What Sarah enjoys most about what she does
  • [29:10] Getting sponsorship and brand deals
  • [30:40] Sarah’s advice for those who are looking for ‘what’s next’

Connect with Sarah here:

  • https://www.instagram.com/thecorporatemama
  • https://twitter.com/thecorpmama
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@thecorporatemama?lang=en
  • https://www.cameo.com/thecorporatemama

Connect with Mike

  • www.mikedraper.co
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@mikerdraper
  • https://www.instagram.com/mikerdraper/
  • https://www.patreon.com/mikedraper

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What does it take to be an Olympian? What kind of mindset do you need to have to persevere in the most challenging moments – mind, body and soul.

In this episode, I sit down with Suni Rao, to hear her perspective on greatness and stepping into what’s next.

At the age of 23, Suni retired from nearly a decade of playing tennis professionally and competing on the world's largest stages - including the 2008 Beijing Olympics - with a sixth grade education, quite literally no money and very little knowledge of how the world worked outside of her sport.

Since then, she has earned a bachelor's in business and finance and an MBA from Villanova University.

She is the Chief Sanity Officer at Afford Anything, a digital finance and investing platform that incorporates behavioral science, metacognition and other interdisciplinary fields to its teaching approach on finance, investing and life design.

Suni is also the co-host on the First Friday series within the Afford Anything podcast, called Invest Anywhere, focused on teaching the Afford Anything audience about how to invest in real estate at a distance. The Afford Anything podcast is currently downloaded at an ongoing rate of around 500,000 new downloads per month and more than 21 million total downloads.

Additionally, Suni has founded a growing real estate business with seven doors in her portfolio. Her goal is to achieve financial freedom while also having a positive impact on others' lives by purchasing and repairing distressed properties.

Listen in as we talk about:

  • [2:00] Suni’s start in sports and how it got her to the Olympics
  • [4:40] The mindset, habits and routine to become the best in your craft
  • [6:45] How Suni handled distractions along the way
  • [10:50] Suni’s targets and what pushed her so hard to keep going
  • [15:00] How Suni figured out what was next for her, after retiring from tennis
  • [22:05] What made her let go of tennis
  • [28:35] Why having support from friends and family is critical
  • [35:10] What’s next for Suni

Connect with Suni here:

  • https://www.instagram.com/suni_rao_

Connect with Mike

  • www.mikedraper.co
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@mikerdraper
  • https://www.instagram.com/mikerdraper/
  • https://www.patreon.com/mikedraper

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How do you navigate the loss of someone you love?

And what do you do when that loss was unexpected, to say the least?

In this episode, I sit down with Dani Bates, who talks about what life has been like for her and her family since losing her husband to suicide and becoming a widow.

Dani is a 33 year old mom of two girls (Winnie is 6 and Piper is 4). They lost her husband Denny to suicide in March 2019 and has been an only parent ever since.

She talks about dating, marriage, being a widow, mental health, raising my girls, grief, and suicide prevention.

Listen in as we talk about:

  • [4:30] What life was like before Denny passed
  • [6:35] The logistics of managing a household as a single parent
  • [11:00] What Dani thinks led to Denny’s suicide
  • [16:35] The triggers that happen in everyday life
  • [20:50] Professions that have the highest suicide rates and why
  • [25:05] How some suicide survivors feel after having survived their attempt
  • [26:15] What being a widow has been like for Dani
  • [33:40] The societal challenges Dani faces being a widowed single parent
  • [36:05] How Dani helps her kids through their grief
  • [49:00] Advice Dani has for other widows or single parents

Connect with Dani here:

  • https://www.instagram.com/dani.bates/
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@dabatesfam
  • https://www.facebook.com/danibatesfam
  • www.Danibates.com

Connect with Mike

  • www.mikedraper.co
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@mikerdraper
  • https://www.instagram.com/mikerdraper/
  • https://www.patreon.com/mikedraper

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How do you create an online brand and persona?

Is there a way to show up on social media, create epic content and not give away all of the details of your life?

In this episode, Corporate Natalie joins me to talk about creating content and creating a persona around working in corporate. She also talks about who Corporate Natalie is vs. real life Natalie.

Corporate Natalie is a content creator, advisor and brand consultant.

Listen in as we talk about:

  • [1:20] How Natalie got into content creation
  • [2:10] Why Natalie loves content creation and TikTok so much
  • [6:40] How often we think about creating content and does it bleed into our personal lives
  • [8:15] How having a social media presence impacts Natalie’s dating life
  • [11:30] The difference between Corporate Natalie and real life Natalie
  • [19:00] The last date Corporate Natalie went on
  • [23:15] What she’s up to next
  • [26:10] How to monetize as a creator
  • [31:55] What to do if you’re stuck in a rut

Connect with Natalie here:

  • https://www.instagram.com/corporatenatalie/
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@corporatenatalie
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-corporate-natalie-0b634a231/?trk=public_profile_browsemap
  • https://direct.me/corporatenatalie

Connect with Mike

  • www.mikedraper.co
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@mikerdraper
  • https://www.instagram.com/mikerdraper/
  • https://www.patreon.com/mikedraper

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What’s life like beyond content creation?

How do you come up with ideas for content without getting stagnant?

In this episode, I sit down with Rahul Rai to talk about life as a content creator, how he keeps creating, where he finds motivation, and so much more.

Rahul is a creator on TikTok and YouTube, making relatable content for his community.

Listen in as we talk about:
[1:00] How Rahul comes up with content
[2:30] Rahul’s content pillars
[7:30] Life before content creation and TikTok
[10:30] How many times per day we post content
[15:30] Showing up online as an introverted extrovert
[17:30] What Rahul loves to do behind the scenes
[35:50] What to do when you’re in a creative rut
[46:00] What’s Next for Rahul

Connect with Rahul here:
https://www.tiktok.com/@therealrahulrai?lang=en
https://www.youtube.com/c/rahulrai316
https://www.instagram.com/therealrahulrai/

Connect with Mike

  • www.mikedraper.co
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@mikerdraper
  • https://www.instagram.com/mikerdraper/
  • https://www.patreon.com/mikedraper

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Can you really have financial freedom as a single parent?

Can you build wealth and a successful life when you feel like you can never catch a break?

In this episode with Lauren Cobello, we get real about what really goes on behind the scenes of financially successful businesses and how to become financially independent as a single parent.

Lauren helps busy moms create financial freedom for their families by sharing simple, easy ways to take back control of their money, live within their means, and create the simpler, happier life they’ve always dreamed of. As someone who was once in over $40,000 worth of debt, she developed systems and strategies to work her way out. The same proven strategies have helped hundreds and thousands of other busy moms pay down debt, take back control of their budgets, and have financial freedom!

Listen in as we talk about:

  • [1:25] How Lauren sparked the idea for my podcast
  • [9:20] Staying consistent to get what you want
  • [11:10] Why success isn’t always what it seems on the outside
  • [16:05] What kept Lauren on the path to business growth and financial freedom
  • [23:50] Getting unstuck when you’re feeling stuck
  • [31:20] Making decisions from a scarcity mindset
  • [38:25] Navigating being a single parent and only seeing your kids 50% of the time
  • [45:10] Starting scared and doing it anyway
  • [45:50] One tip to help you navigate

Connect with Lauren here:

  • https://www.instagram.com/lauren_cobello/
  • https://www.laurencobello.com/podcast/
  • https://www.youtube.com/user/IamTHATlady
  • https://lauren-greutman.mykajabi.com/
  • https://www.laurencobello.com/blog/
  • https://www.laurencobello.com/

Connect with Mike

  • www.mikedraper.co
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@mikerdraper
  • https://www.instagram.com/mikerdraper/
  • https://www.patreon.com/mikedraper

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How do you get and stay sober?

Sobriety is tricky and sometimes alcohol and other substances can become a slippery slope – especially when addiction runs in the family.

In this episode, Gentry Jones talks about her journey to sobriety and what she does every day to stay sober.

Gentry built her Instagram and social media community around her life as a sober single mom. Her goal is to provide hope and humor to the mental health struggles of navigating sobriety and life as a single mom. She is dedicated to inspire, entertain and end the stigma of addiction.

Listen in as we talk about:

  • [1:45] Gentry’s journey to sobriety
  • [4:00] Why Gentry turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism
  • [10:50] What made Gentry go to rehab at the age of 21, and why she had trouble staying sober
  • [21:35] The fear of not being around for her kids
  • [25:55] Does Gentry get urges to drink today?
  • [29:00] How social media helps her stay accountable

Connect with Gentry here:

  • https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgentry/?hl=en
  • https://lifewithgentry.wixsite.com/mysite
  • Free 15 minute consultation: https://calendar.app.google/AynoUNpoSmaNuKkG6

Connect with Mike

  • www.mikedraper.co
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@mikerdraper
  • https://www.instagram.com/mikerdraper/
  • https://www.patreon.com/mikedraper

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How do you heal after divorce? I know how hard it can be to navigate through life again after divorce.

Where do you start? How do you work through the challenges? And when do you start to feel like yourself again?

In this episode, Colleen Nelson joins me to talk about how to heal after divorce. Colleen is a Licensed EMDR certified therapist & Coach on a mission to help women access the next level of healing, growth and expansion in their lives by embracing a holistic, integrative approach to mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.

After working with hundreds of clients in private practice over the past decade, Colleen found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional therapy, and recognized the need to go deeper with women in order to help them access and embody the kind of true growth and transformation they were looking for. Now she coaches women all around the world in the Hybrid Method, a combination of therapy and coaching that activates, expands and embodies the growth leaders are seeking within their own work.

She leads leaders towards learning how to step into their full power and potential, recognize and rewire their conditioned thought patterns, reconnect to their innate body wisdom, and awaken their feminine magnetism in order to call in the next level of life they desire.

Listen in as we talk about:

  • [2:35] The ‘stuckness’ Colleen pulled herself out of after divorce
  • [5:00] How Colleen knew she needed to turn her situation around
  • [6:40] How to set boundaries for yourself
  • [11:50] Why people pleasing is hurtful to yourself and how to break the pattern
  • [18:30] What dating post-divorce looks like for Colleen
  • [23:00] Trusting the timing
  • [35:25] Do high-powered women and men tend to end up together?
  • [39:20] What keeps you from your fullest expression of self

Connect with Colleen here:

  • https://www.instagram.com/nxtleveltherapy/
  • https://www.facebook.com/nxtleveltherapy
  • https://www.nxtleveltherapy.com/podcast
  • https://www.nxtleveltherapy.com/
  • https://www.nxtleveltherapy.com/all-retreats

Connect with Mike

  • www.mikedraper.co
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@mikerdraper
  • https://www.instagram.com/mikerdraper/
  • https://www.patreon.com/mikedraper

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What’s the mindset you need to get what you want from life?

How can you take action on your goals and desires while still staying in your own integrity?

In this very first episode, Kevin Cooney joins me to talk about the mindset he’s adopted and how it’s helped him create a brand and lifestyle he loves.

Kevin is the owner of Dangerously Caffeinated, lifestyle content creator, and overall epic guy.

Listen in as we talk about:

  • [2:35] Does the pressure from other people about getting engaged and married really matter?
  • [4:40] The lowdown between Kevin and Ashley and how they met
  • [14:35] Why we need to zoom out from life’s challenges
  • [17:20] Kevin’s life outside of TikTok
  • [20:45] How he’s growing his business and brand
  • [25:50] Is the hustle mindset good or bad?
  • [39:00] How to get from where you are to what’s next

Connect with Kevin here:

  • https://www.tiktok.com/@kevincooneyy
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_yH0SrHr98wvswr0KcIqg
  • https://www.instagram.com/kevincooneyy/
  • https://kevincooneyy.com/
  • Use code Spartan10 for 10% off all merch

Connect with Mike

  • www.mikedraper.co
  • https://www.tiktok.com/@mikerdraper
  • https://www.instagram.com/mikerdraper/
  • https://www.patreon.com/mikedraper

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Are you content with where you're at in life? Are you feeling stuck or stagnant? Do you give yourself the permission to let your life change? Better yet, how do you build your life back up after the impossible happens? Where do you go after hitting ground zero?

I'm Mike Draper, and on this podcast we're talking about what's next by bridging the gap between where you are and where you want to be. I want you to know that you're not alone. I see you and I'm with you on your. It's possible and doable for you to take the next step to move forward. We'll show you how on this podcast.

While you may not know why you're in it right now. My guess in these conversations will most definitely help you get unstuck and into possibility.

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