The Wisdom Addicts Podcast: From Passion to Purpose: Recent Episodes
Wisdom Addicts
In this podcast we travel into a new mindset through insights of books, life experiences and timeless wisdom, to ultimately help you turn your passion into your life’s purpose.
It’s always a good time to evaluate your priorities and where you intend to focus your efforts and energy!
En este episodio compartimos anécdotas sobre cómo poner en perspectiva y acción en nuestra vida cuando vemos un horizonte de 5 años para medir nuestro crecimiento personal y profesional.
What can you do today to put yourself in a position where in 5 years you’re grateful of every small step you took?
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Prueba tu producto/servicio.
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Haz la primera venta.
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Crear tu equipo en base a necesidades y aptitudes no amistad.
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Haz de tus finanzas una prioridad.
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Vision a corto y largo plazo.
La comunicaciĂłn efectiva es uno de los retos más grandes que se nos presentan en el dĂa a dĂa en el ámbito profesional y personal. No dejes que el miedo a comunicarte te limite ante la posibilidad de implementar nuevas tĂ©cnicas y objetivos que te ayuden a comunicarte efectivamente.
Choose today to do and give your best to the world.
It's the only thing you can control!
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Critica en privado, halaga en pĂşblico.
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PlanifĂcate.
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El trabajo duro le gana al talento cuando el talento no trabaja duro.
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Empieza influenciando a una persona.
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Escucha antes de hablar.
In this episode, our host Jhanfranco had the pleasure of interviewing a long time friend, brother and father Carlos Cabral. In this episode, Carlos shares some invaluable advice and insights such as:
- Trusting your Journey
- The switch from an engineering to sales degree
- The importance of working out
- Sales Experience
- Redefining your circle and surroundings
- Staying Grounded
Do you define yourself by external references or internal conviction of yourself as a person and your contributions to our society?
¡Nuestro primer episodio en Español!
En este episodio conversamos sobre el balance entre tus metas y tus emociones.
In this episode, our hosts talk about different types of communication (Email, calling, face-to-face) and how to make sure you're getting your messages across in a direct and concise manner.
Do whatever you say you’re going to do.
It’s really the best and only way to build up your self-confidence and worth.Â
Affirmations will get you motivated, but actions will build the unbreakable discipline you need to transcend through life and leave things better for those coming after you.
Brandon Bye is a professional soccer player for the New England Revolution in the Major League Soccer (MLS) and Western Michigan University alumni.
In this episode, Brandon and Federico discuss how they got to college, their experience during and ways to maximize your journey pursuing a higher education degree!Â
In March of 2016, Brandon Bye and Federico Tavarez, two students at Western Michigan University, started a used-clothing drive for specifically soccer gear in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan.Â
They hoped to ship the donations overseas to soccer clubs in low-income communities of the Dominican Republic to help children who could not afford proper soccer clothes. Â Â The goal was to collect 150-200 donations over a two-month period for just one club in the Dominican Republic. Thanks to the generous donations of several local soccer club and private sponsors, they were able to quadruple their original goal and earned over 800 donations.Â
Fueled and inspired by the surpassing of their original dream, a team of twenty volunteers distributed these donations to eight different clubs around the island later that August. Â Since 2016, the Aspiras Foundation has expanded to educational programs for coaches, players and communities in the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Venezuela.
www.aspirasfoundation.org
Everything you’re trying to create or achieve first has to be created or achieved in your mind
Our goals and dreams are bigger than ourselves.
We are the vessel in which all of our  ideas are manifested.
January 16th, 2023.
You started the year going all in on the goals you set for yourself. Motivation is peaking, the hype is real.
But, you know that motivation is going to eventually fade away.
What is the only thing that will help you carry through when that motivation is not there? Discipline.
What will guide you through the obscurity, challenges and obstacles you face when pursuing your passion? Your purpose.
Brandon Bye is a professional soccer player for the New England Revolution in the Major League Soccer (MLS) and Western Michigan University alumni.
In this episode, Brandon and Federico discuss what is and how they perceive an athlete's role on and off the field.
It's all about the mechanics you develop to go after your goals.
Our thoughts will always haunt us when we do not take action.
Good communication is not writing an essay or an hour phone call, it's knowing what to say, when you have to say it and most importantly WHY to say it.
Good communication is a skill you can deliberately develop and improve.
Cutting through the noise is hard; good communication is your ally.
Selling is not about selling a product or service, it's about selling yourself.
Selling is about developing relationships and showing you care.
You sell when you understand why you're selling what you're selling.
It's not about what you know, it's about what you do with what you know.
What does being present mean to you?
Are you more focused on the notifications from your phone or the people and opportunities in front of you?
In this episode we converse about the topic of being present, how it affects your habits and your relationships with people.
Achieving spiritual, mental and physical balance is no easy feat.
The responsibilities and adversities we face daily tend to make us drift into places of uncertainty, stress and restlesness.
In this episode, our hosts talk about how working out has been a pillar in obtaining balance and clarity in their daily deeds and life purpose.
Remember: Health is Wealth!
What is your environment?
What do you stand for?
What are you willing to protect against all odds?
If you dream of going big and creating massive change in your life, it is paramount that you understand and protect your surroundings and environment.
The habit of reading can be transformative when applied under the right circumstances and objectives. In this episode our hosts Federico and Jhanfranco discuss their personal journey with reading, thoughts and ways that you can utilize this powerful habit to your advantage.
Jhanfranco Valdez is an entrepreneur, VP of Sales of Nolan Transportation Group and a Sales and Business Marketing Major graduate from Western Michigan University.
Are you looking to get started in sales, enhance your personal development practices and polish your self-care and health habits?
This conversation provides valuable insights into Jhanfranco’s personal and professional journey, sales career, leadership and personal development habits.
For centuries banks, politics and greed have shaped the way we work, store and perceive the value of money.
In this episode, Alan and our host Federico discuss enthralling times in history and the effects it had on our global economy like the Bretton Woods Act of 1945, Richard Nixon eliminating the Gold Standard in 1971 and both world wars.
One episode was not enough!
After Episode #8 where Alan and our host Federico discussed Alan's story, bitcoin and wealth inequality, they had to go deeper into the history of money.
In this episode, take out your notepad and prepare to dive into a rich and concise story about the origins of money.
Bethany Eash is a certified personal trainer (CPT) and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt currently based in Florida.
Bethany’s journey is nothing short of inspiring and a trademark of resilience.
In this interview, we will discuss Bethany’s experience leaving her hometown, the lessons she has learned through martial arts, her definition of self-love and many other interesting topics that will surely motivate you to become a more wholesome human being.
Soraye Lara is a 23 year old business student, entrepreneur and human trafficking advocate from Texas, United States, founder of Unlimited Jewelry, a fashion company for customers that want to be part of movement to empower human trafficking survivors.
Enjoy this inspiring story, where Soraye shares with us:
- Her journey to get to college.
- Lessons learned from real estate.
- Difference between self education and formal education.
- What is human trafficking?
- What is Unlimited’s current and ideal approach for human trafficking survivors?
- Main challenges of starting your business in college
If you would like to know more about Soraye and Unlimited Jewelry: @shop.unlimitedfashion
Ana Strofer is an avid reader, book lover and real estate entrepreneur, founder of The Book Meddler, a community that aspires to connect book lovers from all over the world and meddle into the greatness of books.
In this episode, we discuss:
The Book Meddler’s Book Club.
Ana’s reading habits.
What made her fall in love with reading.
Digital or Paper?
Which author would she have a chat with if she could.
The impact of formal and self-education as an entrepreneur.
To join her book club, go ahead and visit her instagram profile @thebookmeddler and click on the link in her bio!
Alan Arvelo is a futurist, reader and writer, with degrees in data science, data engineering and energy engineering.
Alan’s journey took an unexpected turn when he learned how to code while pursuing his masters in Stockholm, and ever since has become an aficionado and student of the following topics that we discuss in this episode:
- Alan’s reading habits
- Coding
- Bitcoin: A truly decentralized Economy
- The nature of money & current macro environment:
- Governments running on deficits
- Wealth Inequality
- The importance of debt today and tomorrow
And as promised, Alan’s top 3 book recommendations:
1- The Bitcoin Standard
2- When Money Dies
3- The Price of Tomorrow
Rachel Tapscott is a video editor, entrepreneur and coach from Brisbane, Australia, founder of That Camera Girl.
For everyone trying to make their way into the social media “world”, video content has, is and will be one of the most effective ways to grow your following and increase the reach of your message.
If you are looking for easy-to-apply techniques to start or improve your content creation game, take your notepad out, as Rachel shares tremendously valuable insights for you!
Jon Antflick is an artist manager, booker and management consultant.
Enjoy this unique episode in which our host and guest converse very powerful topics like:
- Jon’s beginning in the industry: Discovering your purpose in the music industry while attending Burning Man!
- Being an effective leader
- Fundamentals of a music manager
- Social entrepreneurship
- Tips for upcoming artists
- Jon’s intake on formal vs self education
Patricia Abreu is a 26 year old educator, artist and spiritual and life coach.
In the 5th episode of the Wisdom Addicts podcast, we have the honor to conduct one of the most profound interviews on a transformational topic like self-love.
Patricia’s life has been defined by a journey of constantly understanding and acting upon self-love.
Take out your notepad, put your ego aside, and enjoy this thrilling interview on topics discussed like:
- What is Self-love?
- Self-Love as a way to combat bullying and adversity
- What does it mean to be a coach?
- Being a AAA kind of human
- The 10 Pillars of Life
- Quitting your job during COVID to pursue your dream career
- Choosing happiness over direction first.
- Patricia’s self education habits and favorite books and podcasts!
Gabriel Nuñez is a professional soccer player from El Salvador and Dominican Republic.
In this episode, we discuss topics of immense value like:
- How to overcome adversity and build the mental fortitude needed for it.
- The day to day of a pro athlete
- The importance of your network
- Self-Education
- Sports Medicine and Science
- The importance of nutrition to achieve optimal performance
- Wisdom for younger ballers: Be yourself, listen to yourself and find yourself.
- Keeping your inner child alive
For most, graduating college signifies entering into a new world of responsibilities, goals and aspirations. In this episode, we interview Camdem McDonald, Sales and Business Marketing & Business Strategy graduate from Western Michigan University and current Startup Sales Associate at Amazon Web Services. During COVID-19 and before graduating college, Camdem decided to take control of his spiritual, mental and physical health, losing over 26 pounds, drastically transforming his habits and achieving his dream job at Amazon. Furthermore, Cam talks to us about his experience traveling, escaping his comfort zone, real estate endeavors and many other interesting topics!
Submerge yourself into the fundamentals of finance and investing with Dominican investor, finance and business consultant Harry Heinsen.
Aside of talking about Harry’s beginnings in finance, startups and investing, in this episode we dive into enriching topics like:
- Budgeting
- Buying vs Leasing
- Investing for beginners
- Index Funds
- Crypto
- Real Estate
- Harry’s recommendations on his favorite books and podcasts!
To know more about Harry:
Weekly Newsletter (Highly Recommended) https://harryheinsen.substack.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harryheinsen/
Travel into a new mindset through insights of books, life experiences and timeless wisdom, to ultimately help you turn your passion into your life’s purpose.