Foundational Steps: The SHOW: Recent Episodes
J Michael Silver
We are excited to welcome you to "Foundational Steps: The SHOW" Hosted by J Michael Silver
Everyone’s story is an amazing journey of the choices they make. Your success is only steps away. Join us as we discover the decisions people have made on the path to their success. Our passion is to help you uncover your steps through the experience of others. Actionable steps can always be found in the stories of successful people. Don't settle for platitudes & words of motivation. Your life story is unique, like a finger print. However the steps to your success, are not unique.
New episodes weekly on YouTube & on your favorite podcast platform. Join us as we dive into the circumstances, obstacles, & pressures that led successful people to make choices at crucial moments in their life.
Success isn’t about how you see yourself now, but the perspective and experiences that shaped you.
We talk to a wide range of people: CEO's to Plumbers to Artists and everything in between!
Take Ownership of your life, take your first step!
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Impromptu thoughts on how we create our worldview and how to change it in order to create a more joyful life.
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Take a cold plunge with The Pod Company
Wake up with the mushroom coffee around, Four Sigmatic
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Impromptu thoughts on why we should meditate every day to make it easier to achieve Flow State. It's in our power to make every day a meditation to overcome all obstacles.
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We're all just having a human experience, but words get in the way.
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Everything is happening for you, not to you.
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In this episode, I’m talking about my theory of everything, the Fractalverse.
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Fractalverse, not Many Worlds (or the multiverse)
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Time Stamps:
(00:00:25) Physics as a child
(00:01:05) Meditation exercise
(00:02:20) Seeing the fabric of space-time
(00:03:15) Fractalverse applies to everything
(00:04:00) Many-worlds interpretation
(00:04:57) Your life is your story; rewrite it as many times as you want
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This episode is dedicated to the little being that made my life better, Niko, my dog. This is a really difficult episode for me. I just lost my dog suddenly a couple weeks ago. Going through a lot of life changes and it only seemed appropriate to change things up a little. Aside from talking about the loss of Niko and what he meant to me, I also talk about how I dealt with his loss and the grief that came flooding in on me.
I’m finally going to start publishing some of the stories/essays that I’ve been writing, you can check that out on Substack, link below.
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Time Stamps:
This is a mostly a 16 minutes stream of consciousness. A few little memories and how I have been coping with his loss.
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In this episode I’m talking with Alexa Darrin. Alexa has an amazing story, that includes UCLA Law School, starting a band, becoming a director and following Rick Fox, yes that Rick Fox, around for over a year. She gives us a sneak peek inside what she’s working on next. I don’t want ruin the episode here, stay tuned.
Make sure to check the show notes for updates on her new business and links for Alexa and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:49) That first moment that life felt really real
(00:08:00) Finding the next step after a big shift and having freedom
(00:18:30) Pitching a big idea
(00:25:31) Sticking to your guns
(00:35:30) Taking a chance doing something new
(00:42:23) Building confidence and growing
(00:52:00) Coping with it all through the years
(01:01:24) Finding meditation that works
(01:09:06) Passing knowledge to her daughter
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In this episode I’m talking with Todd Denick. Todd is a living miracle, his latest book is out now, “It will come”. Based on his real-life story of surviving sepsis. You’ll learn in this episode, just surviving wasn’t enough for Todd. If he doesn’t inspire you and show you what’s possible, I don’t know what will.
Links for Todd, his book and times stamps for everything we talked about are below.
https://toddkdenick.weebly.com/ https://www.facebook.com/todd.denick
https://amzn.to/3RDKCbh
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Time Stamps:
(00:00:50) Defining himself now
(00:06:45) What is sepsis
(00:14:40) Giving in an unhealthy way
(00:18:30) Life before sepsis, raising sled dogs
(00:25:50) Contracting sepsis and what happened before
(00:35:40) Calling the ambulance just before the coma
(00:46:20) Coming back to a new reality and the new battle
(00:51:30) Psychiatric care, the trouble finding what works: EMDR
(00:57:58) Non-traditional medicines that worked; Ayurvedic, chi gong and more
(01:03:25) Closing thoughts
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I’ve got another great episode for you. I’m talking with Anthony Morrison, founder of The Londoner, a full-service salon in Los Angeles. You might recognize Anthony from his appearances on the TV network Bravo, either winning awards or giving tips and advice on hair styles. Anthony is so much more than that, he’s a true inspiration for what one can accomplish when they set their mind to it.
Links for Anthony and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
http://thelondonersalons.com/
https://www.instagram.com/anthony_morrison_living_
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:15) Defining himself
(00:04:20) Identifying his life path at a young age
(00:14:15) Early entrepreneurial efforts
(00:19:00) Being of service & touching people’s lives
(00:26:40) Maintaining beginners mind & learning new skills
(00:35:45) Natural gifts & the work to develop them
(00:46:35) Other paths on the journey to consider
(00:52:30) “If you don’t know where you’re going…”
(00:54:50) Coping, how to deal with difficult situations
(01:07:45) What’s next?
(01:18:00) How to find Anthony
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In this episode I’m talking with Veronica Leone. Former corporate lawyer, turned spiritualist. We jump into the spiritual stuff right out of the gate. She’s a close friend, so we go there in this episode.
Links for Veronica and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
http://www.seedsandstars.com/
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:25) The choices you make matter & spirit guides bring signs
(00:11:10) Comparing awareness now & when younger
(00:19:15) Leaving the law to feel more alive & coming to spiritual experiences
(00:28:50) Getting concrete data from a channeler & finding Human Design
(00:47:30) How finding spirituality can affects well being
(00:57:25) I get us side tracked on the fractalverse
(01:07:10) Having a new perspective can change everything
(01:12:00) Becoming a life coach through spiritual practice
(01:20:36) It’s all connected, closing thoughts
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In this episode I’m talking with James McConchie founder of Haight Street Shroom Shop. James is an innovator and a leader in the world of mycology. We talk about how cancer, broken legs, meningitis and business all come together through the mycelial network.
Links for James and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
www.haightstshroomshop.com
Paul Stamet vid about curing his mom’s cancer: https://youtu.be/7agK0nkiZpA
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:00) Intro, this is James
(00:03:30) Making conscious choices in life, cancer & broken legs
(00:08:00) The steps to get to the wins, the struggles are gifts
(00:13:55) A little parental background
(00:19:20) Deeping the experience and taking risks
(00:22:30) Becoming a mycologist
(00:29:00) Legality and history of Magic Mushrooms
(00:36:55) Changing a red light into a green light
(00:40:15) Cooking mushrooms, all mushrooms are medicinal
(00:44:42) Transformation through breaking both legs
(00:50:45) Coping mechanisms, alleviating the pain
(00:54:45) Burnout is real, connection & the disconnect
(00:59:00) Solitude, finding flow states & letting go
(01:08:50) Processing information through technology, what’s optimal
(01:16:50) Closing thoughts
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In this episode I’m talking with Ashley Allen. Professional dancer, dance teacher, 9 figure corporate marketing expert, and mother of three. We get into some pretty heavy territory on this one. If you want to go deep with some real talk, don’t miss this episode.
If you want to listen to her husbands episode: https://www.foundationalsteps.com/theshow/ep020
Links for Ashley and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
https://www.instagram.com/ashley.aallen/
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:00) Defining who you are in this moment
(00:03:10) Trauma leading to being aware of cause & effect
(00:06:40) Finding dance as an outlet and career path through the NBA
(00:15:00) Being on her own and navigating chaos as normal
(00:23:30) Learning how to have relationships with your parents
(00:26:30) Preparing your kids for the world
(00:35:00) Coping with all the trauma and life in general
(00:43:40) Eating disorders, health, body issues and making changes
(01:02:00) Teaching dance and closing thoughts
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In this episode I’m talking with Dr. Nothabo Ncube. Dr. Thabo has an amazing life story. This episode was a long time in the making and we really focused on her journey of becoming a doctor, working with Oprah and how she is now inspiring others to achieve their dreams.
All Dr. Thabo’s social media links are found on her main site:
https://drthabo.com
The book we talked about - Flow - by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:30) First moment realizing where her choices brought her
(00:06:55) First step to working with Oprah
(00:12:25) Being picked to work with Oprah, how we get where we get
(00:21:50) Being grand in anonymity, her mother changed people’s lives
(00:29:15) Standing in your truth is all life demands
(00:34:20) Alignment and getting into flow
(00:40:00) It’s never too late, don’t miss the signs and whispers
(00:47:40) Being vulnerable enough to let people give you what you need
(00:56:00) Stepping into power is an act of surrender
(01:04:25) How to find Dr. Thabo
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In this episode I’m talking with Veronica Taylor Black. We met shooting an episode of the TV show Mad Men a number of years ago. Veronica has been an actor & model since she was a child. Sliding behind the camera, she made a natural transition to work as a stylist and start her own company. We have a great conversation from motherhood to business you won’t want to miss.
Links for Veronica and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
www.veronicablackstylist.com
www.instagram.com/veronicataylor
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:35) That moment life really becomes real, motherhood
(00:03:05) Modeling is a job, how it prepared her for life
(00:13:15) Awareness as a young woman and coping with attention
(00:17:00) Side stories around creativity and self-talk
(00:21:45) Humans are survivalists, community vs tribes
(00:27:42) As a child actress, feeling the weight of decisions
(00:31:00) Becoming a mother and cultural norms
(00:40:00) Coping with postpartum and the new life
(00:54:25) Doing the deep dive on self
(01:07:50) Starting her own business
(01:14:45) Closing thoughts
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In this episode I’m talking with Ben Whitehair. Entrepreneur, social media expert and Actor are just a few titles that fit Ben. He has been around the block a few times, as they say and we dive in a talk about what choices have made him who he is today. It’s a great conversation you won’t want to miss!
Don’t miss Ben’s new movie that comes out this week, Vengeance. Written, directed and starting B.J. Novak of The Office fame. The trailer for the movie looks fantastic, I can’t wait to see it myself! Vengeance Trailer
Links for Ben and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
https://benwhitehair.com
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Time Stamps:
(00:00:55) Jumping into: how you effect reality, first moments
(00:12:20) That one moment in the last 5 years that pops out
(00:20:35) Revisiting past memories
(00:28:35) Making healthy choices with a partner
(00:34:00) Was it easier to grow being single
(00:42:30) Community/Thrive vs Tribes/Survive
(00:56:17) Identity as individuals or groups
(00:59:24) Coping mechanisms
(01:12:38) Community can be practiced, and Ben’s a cowboy
(01:18:40) Hate/Like/Love checking in is important
(01:26:05) Moving forward and closing thoughts
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In this episode I’m talking with Selah Victor. Actor, Producer, Voice artist and so much more. You might recognize her from shows like Modern Family or her voice from the animated Netflix series Miraculous Ladybug. We have a really great conversation you won’t want to miss.
Links for Selah and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
https://linktr.ee/selahvictor
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Time Stamps:
(00:00:56) Selah, musical meditation and/or stronghold
(00:04:14) Flow vs pause, personality types
(00:08:15) First moment of conscious decisions
(00:16:40) How things work out
(00:27:20) Shadow work
(00:29:38) Stepping into your vocation
(00:38:05) Don’t let people stifle you
(00:43:50) Moment of clarity
(00:50:58) Coping with it all
(01:04:00) The need and joy of acting
(01:15:04) How to trust your vision
(01:17:50) Closing thoughts
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In this episode I’m talking with Adam Fried. Adam is a multi-hyphenate super talented entertainer. He’s done amazing things like working as an actor on two national theater tours, started a film festival, and is on his way to being top TV writer. He’s got a great story you’ll want to hear.
Actor, writer and producer living in Los Angeles. Managing Artistic Director of Chrysalis Pictures. Co Director of the Moving Parts Film Festival. Co Host of the Quick Change Podcast, and the creator/ Head Writer of the series DIRTY LAUNDRY.
Links for Adam and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
https://www.chrysalispicturesproductions.com
https://www.instagram.com/adamfriedla
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamfried313/
https://twitter.com/adamfriedtweets
https://www.facebook.com/adamfriednyc
Please support the show by leaving a comment or a review and tell me your thoughts. Check out our affiliate links for cool things you may find of value.
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:00) Little about consent
(00:02:28) Great young Adam story
(00:05:30) First foray into acting
(00:14:20) Moving to LA
(00:21:11) Excitement for the demand of authenticity
(00:27:20) Being a writer
(00:37:20) Starting a non-profit/production company
(00:46:00) Coping with everything
(01:03:50) Know thy self or self-awareness
(01:12:26) Telling a story is a party, who do you invite
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In this episode I’m talking with Dr. Unati Makiwane. We have a wonderful wide-ranging conversation. Dr. Unati is a Family Physician (MD) and a Certified Transformational Life Coach, she’s passionate about Men's Mental Health advocacy and educating the public about disease prevention, management and compliance. She is a Mom to a Boy Child who embraces his vulnerabilities and normalizes all feelings spectra.
She is a keynote speaker on Men's Mental Health focusing on self-love and empowering them to tap into their unique Zones of Genius. If you’re looking for a Transformation in your Organization, get in touch at drunati@drmhealthcorner.ca
She offers Virtual/In Person Seminars- Adverse Childhood Experiences, Mental Health, Self-Love, Vulnerability & Finding Your Purpose After Trauma, Mental Health in The Workplace.
Links for Dr. Unati and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
Check out her new online course: “Men Get Depressed Too”
https://linktr.ee/drunati
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:40) When you realized the choices you make effect your reality
(00:06:40) Wanting to get out of South Africa
(00:14:06) Navigating multicultural and multilingual culture
(00:18:08) State of awakening working with addicts
(00:25:25) Working with men
(00:34:50) Leadership vs division
(00:45:45) Storytelling to relate to people
(00:54:35) Making the tough choice to see what’s next
(01:11:00) Having a great partner & closing thoughts
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In this episode I’m talking with Alex Knight. He’s an amazing actor you may have seen in shows like Narcos on Netflix, Big Sky on ABC or Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO. Alex is also a teacher/coach of comedy improv. If you’re a comic book fan you’ll find him drawn in to the latest Suicide Squad: Blaze #1 as Michael Van Zandt
Alex is the artistic director of The Box Improv Theater in Albuquerque, NM where he teaches currently.
Links for Alex and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
https://www.instagram.com/scalknight/
https://www.theboxabq.com
https://www.dccomics.com/comics/suicide-squad-blaze-2021/suicide-squad-blaze-1
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In this episode I’m talking with Megan Vick. We met many years ago doing improv comedy at UCB and quickly became friends. She’s a very accomplished entertainment journalist, working for big outlets like; TV Guide, The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard. We have a great conversation I’m sure you’ll love!
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www.Twitter.com/MeggoInc
www.linkedin.com/in/meganvick
https://www.instagram.com/meggovick/
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In this episode I’m talking with Sydney Seligman. Finance, Real Estate, Acting and production are some of the areas where he’s been successful. Sydney is one of those people that has something extra to his presence. In this episode we find out what centers him and some interesting stories that reveal his many dimensions.
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https://www.instagram.com/iamwhereami/
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:20) Transcendental meditation
(00:11:18) What opened you up to TM
(00:17:30) Coping before and after TM
(00:21:09) Relating to other people
(00:29:09) How does TM affect your physical outlets
(00:34:25) Growing up with religion
(00:41:00) Past life regression
(00:53:20) Transitioning your life now
(00:59:30) Value of ritual
(01:02:20) Closing thoughts
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In this episode I’m talking with Scott Pharr. Scott is one of my oldest friends. When we moved to LA to pursue acting, we were roommates for the first couple years. We catch up and cover a wide range of things including the importance of self-care.
Scott is an award winning sales professional working in the medical industry. He is currently overseeing the southeastern territories of the US.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmond-scott-pharr-403b97a5/
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Time Stamps:
(00:02:00) There’s no going back now
(00:09:38) Book of quotes as a blueprint
(00:16:40) Have a system and work it?
(00:21:10) You need an anchor
(00:34:02) The importance of the people in your life
(00:48:20) You can’t change the past, you can grow
(00:53:51) Mental health is a priority
(01:04:12) Need for connection, Tribalism = survival, Community = thriving
(01:13:00) One Earth, Same Air and Water
(01:19:20) Fear or Love, what are you listening to
(01:27:40) How has your purpose changed
(01:32:15) Closing thoughts
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In this episode I’m talking with Jodie Bentley. She is a powerhouse: actor, producer, creative business coach… just an unstoppable entrepreneur. We have such a great conversation about her childhood and early motivations to create success for herself. If you’ve ever wanted to pursue a career as an actor, make sure you download her free ebook, link in the show notes.
Links for Jodie and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
Social Media:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jodiebentley
Twitter - https://twitter.com/jodiebentley
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jodiebentleycareercoach/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiebentley/
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theactorsthinktank
Websites:
https://www.jodiebentleycareercoach.com/
https://jodiebentley.com/
Products:
The Actor’s Think Tank
The Actor’s Office
The Actor’s Branding System
Dare to be Unstoppable
Free Gifts:
When you set out to be an actor, you didn’t think “Cool, I just became the CEO of my own business!” Yet, you get to be a proactive savvy actor who understands business principles and how to leverage them to fast track your acting career. Learn my 7 Steps to be a Working Actor in this free eBook! https://www.jodiebentleycareercoach.com/free_ebook/
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:00) How we know each other
(00:02:45) Preschool, being very aware and independent
(00:07:00) Being reshaped as a child
(00:13:25) Making decisions and the feelings
(00:20:15) Coping mechanisms
(00:27:40) Acting and the distance
(00:36:19) Creating community
(00:42:20) Making a living
(00:54:20) The roles we play in life
(01:07:00) How people perceive you
(01:20:25) Different lives to get here
(01:25:55) Legacy
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In this episode I’m talking with Krisha Gandhi founder of Psimonix – an EEG technology company that develops algorithms to measure substance levels in the body, like cortisol, testosterone and more. We have an amazing conversation about growing up between New York, London, and Mumbai and her journey to founding Psimonix.
Links for Krishna and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
https://psimonix.com
https://twitter.com/KrishnaGandhi
https://www.instagram.com/krishnagandhi/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishnagandhi/
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:15) Defining yourself
(00:07:50) Your choices affect your reality
(00:14:45) Spiritual awareness
(00:20:00) Growing up in different cultures
(00:26:20) Becoming a neuroscientist
(00:37:30) Asking for an EEG instead of a car
(00:40:00) Finding an anchor to stay the course
(00:50:38) Existential crisis at age 9
(00:54:00) The value is inside
(00:58:20) Vipassana, it’s free
(01:02:46) Pick one practice, it all converges
(01:06:50) Closing thoughts
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In this episode I’m talking with Tasha Tacosa. Actress, writer, producer, creator, entrepreneur… Tasha knows her shit and does it all. I’ve known Tasha for a long time, she might be best described as a force of nature. She has an amazing story I can’t wait to share it with you!
Links for Tasha and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
https://www.tashatacosa.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thisgirlzlife/
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:08) How did it all begin, businesses classes at 8
(00:07:33) The business of being an actor
(00:11:05) Value of artists and the hustle
(00:19:22) What Los Angeles has to offer
(00:26:01) The battle of the time
(00:29:58) Laughter to deal with things
(00:38:12) Actors can change the industry
(00:48:51) How you made the big choice
(00:59:25) The dichotomy of self-worth as an artist
(01:15:00) Changing the paradigm
(01:22:22) How do you chose your running mates
(01:28:30) Letting it go and accepting
(01:32:26) Final thoughts
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In this episode I’m talking with Kris Holbrook. An amazing artist, former graphic designer, real estate investor, and now she’s building a regenerative farm. We talk about not being invisible as a woman, wanting to be invisible and finding the depths of herself on a path of personal growth.
Links to Kris and times stamps for everything we talked about are below.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisjasperrr/
Site: http://krisholbrookdesign.com
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:20) First moment of consciousness
(00:09:44) Art as a way to process
(00:14:20) Interviewing people on how they live
(00:21:18) Puberty and repercussions
(00:28:47) What we think vs what is
(00:36:10) Moving in an upward spiral
(00:43:03) Finding new versions of yourself
(00:53:08) Suffering is optional
(00:58:40) Life shifts take time
(01:07:33) Maintaining the openness
(01:09:35) Final thoughts
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In this episode I’m talking with Kevin Valias founder of React by Design. Kevin spent the last decade as a pain management specialist. His expertise is in mental health, physical health and healing from trauma. We talk about his past trauma, confronting that trauma and where his life is going now.
Links to Kevin and times stamps for everything we talked about are below.
Website: Reactbydesign.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reactbydesign/
Kevin’s personal goals are to align his mind body connection to reflect the essence of his inner monologue. His hobbies are bodybuilding, parkour, endurance training, and spending time in nature.
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:15) Wife and Life partner
(00:03:00) Being hit by a drunk driver
(00:09:30) Dealing with the trauma
(00:16:30) Conscious moment after the accident
(00:24:20) All the questions
(00:31:02) How different would life be
(00:40:00) The shift to a new journey
(00:48:04) Synchronicities
(00:53:00) Becoming our parents
(01:02:25) Raising kids
(01:15:30) Getting perspective
(01:22:00) Closing thoughts
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I’ve got a great conversation for you today! In this episode I’m talking with my friend Nick Ialacci. Nick is a top real estate agent in Los Angeles. We get deep in this episode. We talked about his coming out, his life partner, unexpectedly raising a child and a lot more.
Links to Nick are below along with time stamps for all the things we talked about.
https://www.instagram.com/nickialacci/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/ialaccirealestate/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/nick.ialacci
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-ialacci-384875b4/
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:30) First authentic moment in life
(00:06:45) Managing self-talk
(00:11:48) Wanting to start over, having a clean slate
(00:14:20) Finding what you like
(00:17:35) Supporting his parents in college
(00:24:40) How do I make money to get out of this situation?
(00:30:07) How to be honest with what I want?
(00:34:14) Coming out to his parents
(00:37:22) Giving, taking and being supported
(00:40:00) Developing a healthy relationship
(00:44:50) Dealing with death
(00:50:00) Events leading to him raising a kid
(00:55:30) Having to go it alone in work
(01:00:30) Not wanting to go back to being just an uncle
(01:03:55) Finally being seen the way you’ve always wanted
(01:09:00) Getting into positive thinking
(01:15:00) Training for a marathon and networking
(01:21:00) Importance of amazing people in your life
(01:28:00) Why not, adding more to life
(01:35:20) Everyone has their journey
(01:43:50) Where ideas come from
(01:49:40) You have to be willing to do what it takes
(01:56:00) How to have self-discovery earlier
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In this episode I’m talking with David Lawrence XVII. David is an amazing man with quite the story. After 36 years being a voice on the radio, he gave it all up to move to Los Angeles for a career in TV and film, you might have seen him on big shows like LOST or even bigger movies like IRON MAN. In addition to being a great actor he’s an entrepreneur and teacher, helping actors create their own career doing voiceover.
Links for David and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
David's Social media profiles:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidHLawrenceXVII
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dhlawrencexvii
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhlawrencexvii/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/dhlawrencexvii
David’s websites:
Acting/casting: https://davidhlawrencexvii.com/
VO training curriculum: https://voheroes.com/
Audiobook training curriculum: https://acxmasterclass.com/
Rehearsal Pro®: https://rehearsal.pro/ (app for actors to learn their lines)
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:55) How he got started in Radio
(00:07:30) Theater of the mind
(00:11:05) Angering the Catholic church and getting fired
(00:15:10) Being an entrepreneur
(00:19:30) The business of acting
(00:23:30) Best day in his life as an actor
(00:30:50) Being a mentor
(00:37:40) You are not the character you play
(00:45:50) Watching people get fired is tough
(00:48:50) Creating tech to solve his problem
(01:01:00) Upgrades and community
(01:06:20) Tribalism
(01:08:55) Being the villain
(01:11:50) How do you manage all that you do?
(01:15:00) Things may change and how to stay productive
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In this episode I’m talking with Caroline Lesley. She’s a good friend of mine, an amazing artist, actor, mother, wife and entrepreneur. She does it all and at a high level. We had a great time catching up and talking about all the things in her life.
Links for Caroline and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
There are two main sites for Caroline:
Resin Art Biz: Too Much Lush toomuchlush.com @toomuchlushresin on Instagram.
Acting site: www.carolinelesley.com and IMDB.
Everything else can be found on her Linktree with all important links for acting, writing, NFT's, Art, Resin, Podcast and more.
https://linktr.ee/CarolineLesley
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In this episode I’m talking with Victor Cabral he is the Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs for Fluence Training. Fluence for those of you who don’t know is on the cutting edge of psychedelic therapy and training. We talk about his first psychedelic experience, trauma, philosophy and a lot more.
He is a research-based systems thinker with expertise in policy development, advocacy, BIPOC mental health, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, racial trauma, and is a practicing psychotherapist with training in Internal Family Systems, and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy (MDMA and Ketamine). Victor was also listed on the Students for Sensible Drug Policy’s list of ’40 Under 40 Outstanding BIPOC Leaders in Drug Policy in the United States’ for his work in psychedelic policy.
Links for Victor and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
Instagram @aWondrousMind
Facebook @aWondrousMind
Clubhouse @aWondrousMind
LinkedIn Victor Cabral MSW, LSW, CCTP-I
Article
Psychedelic therapy integral to ancient societies may be coming to Pennsylvania
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Time Stamps can be found on the website: Victor's Episode
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In this episode I’m talking with Jordan Gruber a true wordsmith. His accomplishments as a writer and an interviewer are numerous! See if you can keep up with us as we bounce around from his life to philosophy and more.
Jordan provides writing, collaborative writing, ghostwriting, and editorial services. With well-developed interviewing skills and a specialization in creating novel syntheses of forward-thinking materials, he has written successfully in financial services, law, health and wellness, psychology, and spirituality. Jordan also founded the Enlightenment.Com website, where he recorded and published the first-ever audio interview with philosopher Ken Wilber, as well as video or audio interviews with Byron Katie, Charles Tart, Deepak Chopra, Rick Hanson, Dean Radin, Jean Houston, Dan Millman, and James Fadiman.
Links to Jordan’s work and time stamps are below.
http://jordangruber.com
http://yoursymphonyofselves.com
http://jordangruber.com/the-bounce
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1644110261
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TIME STAMPS:
(00:01:30) Going to UVA Law School
(00:04:10) Wanting to be a writer at age 5
(00:11:55) It’s easier to start from scratch
(00:15:50) A linear progression of selves coming in and out
(00:23:00) Billions of blackholes and 1 second of stars
(00:32:00) Socratic Method and Simulation Theory
(00:37:30) Symphony of Selves
(00:42:35) Mindfulness and Meditation
(00:58:34) “Attention is the Brains Boss”
(01:08:00) My fingers know what I’m feeling before I do
(01:10:30) Story of not getting to go to Jamaica
(01:14:40) Materialism and esoterica interests
(01:20:05) “We are animals on the surface of the planet…”
(01:29:02) “My name is Dog Breath” Please listen to me
(01:32:30) Enlightenment is…
(01:34:00) Being an entrepreneur is another skill set
(01:38:20) Super geniuses are oppressed?
(01:41:30) You have to keep track
(01:47:00) Final thoughts sung to me
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In this episode I’m talking with Kathryn Valias founder of Misfit Investors, Misfit Mindset and Luvi.Life . We talk about her career as a ballet dancer, entrepreneurship, leadership, and so many other amazing topics. If you’re looking for a role model Katy definitely fits the bill in every way, from business to parenting.
Links for Katy and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
Real Estate: Website: MisfitInvestors.com - Compassionate Real Estate Investing Solutions for Buyers and Sellers.
Blog: Website: MisfitMindset.com How do you scale in life without losing yourself? How do you show up authentically without closing doors for future opportunities? Misfit Mindset provides resources, content, and inspiration on how to live truly and find success in life without dimming your sparkle.
Empowerment Movement and Underwear. Website: Luvi.Life - Incontinence underwear for women who experience stress incontinence postpartum or while partaking in extreme sports. Doing our part to change the narrative around women's bodies by bringing products to the market that are both functional and fashionable.
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TIME STAMPS:
(00:01:52) Core value of leadership
(00:05:40) Life as a ballet dancer
(00:09:54) Understanding Flow state and how to get there
(00:13:40) Hypnogogic states and finding them
(00:19:00) Losing business and re-finding meditation
(00:25:25) CBT NLP doing the work
(00:32:00) Breaking down toxic positivity
(00:36:25) Embracing who you are and being charismatic
(00:44:29) Outwitting The Devil by Napoleon Hill
(00:52:32) Being a Valuable Misfit in Society
(00:56:01) Find the people that will accept your message
(01:02:40) Tracking emotional intelligence
(01:09:40) Psychosomatic experience past and present
(01:20:02) Explore all the connections to find the answers
(01:26:00) The power of ADHD and the modern school system
(01:34:10) We are not tribal we are survivalists
(01:35:30) Medicating kids and medications that work
(01:41:08) Dealing with her son’s diagnosis, there is HOPE
(01:57:12) Adults getting emotional validation in today’s culture
(02:03:02) Plato’s Cave analogy
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In this episode I’m talking with JULIANE GULLA, a medical worker, artist and good friend. We talk about her awakening and how she’s letting go of everything to be open to the next chapter in her life.
Jules has been working in the medical field for 20 years, the last 7 as a nurse.
Links for Jules and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.
IG: @julesg12_
Twitter: @julesg12
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Time Stamps:
(00:00:50) We laugh at the start and how we know each other
(00:02:45) Pushing everything she wanted aside
(00:05:30) Spiritual awakening on the horizon
(00:09:10) What triggered the awakening?
(00:16:00) What happened next?
(00:20:00) Throwing away everything and going month to month
(00:23:10) No more hiding
(00:26:40) Realizing the need to have it all planned out
(00:30:40) Being her most authentic self
(00:32:20) New routines and practices, training for the marathon
(00:42:55) 2yrs of journaling a book a month
(00:45:00) Using YouTube to meditate and learning to trust her self
(00:47:00) Remote Viewing
(00:54:45) Speed of technology
(00:58:05) How have your relationships changed?
(01:01:40) You’re never really alone
(01:03:50) Less triggers
(01:06:00) One earth
(01:10:10) Awakening doesn’t have to be woo woo
(01:13:00) Ownership
(01:17:40) At peace more than ever
(01:19:10) You need to feel all the emotions
(01:23:42) The cliff hanger
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In this episode I’m talking with Aura Walker founder of AWH – Aura Walker Hypnotherapy. We talk about how she was born at an Ashram in India, the struggles of growing up in NYC and how it seemed like she was hiding a secret talent from me.
Aura Walker MA, CHt: Los Angeles Hypnotherapist, Vocational Counselor, Therapeutic Facilitator, Group Leader and Motivational Speaker.
Aura is passionate about the work she does with children and helping people on their healing journey. Links to her work and social media are below.
www.aurawalkerhypnotherapy.com
Keep scrolling for time stamps for all things we talked about.
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Time Stamps:
(00:01:20) Aura’s purpose in this life and being born on an Ashram
(00:10:30) How her mom started sustainable goods
(00:11:50) Moving to NYC and the struggles of growing up there
(00:16:50) Being conscious in India of the poverty
(00:19:30) Going to Malaysia and seeing transmedium healing
(00:21:45) Getting out of NYC and a journey west
(00:26:30) Safety of women varies minute to minute and her vision to travel
(00:28:20) Indigenous ceremonies and partaking
(00:31:50) Moving to Santa Fe and getting wacked
(00:33:45) Doing the work and what that means
(00:36:20) The Whitney Program
(00:38:20) No second thoughts about being a famous painter
(00:40:30) Just wanting to get out of NYC and the horror
(00:41:50) Finding out about art therapy and the impact
(00:44:45) Going to the Jedi school for training
(00:46:00) How hypnosis came into her life and the disillusionment of the “white picket fence fantasy”
(00:51:21) The antidote to trauma is new memories
(00:54:50) Children are the future stewards of this planet and how she helps them
(01:00:00) How powerful art is for children
(01:03:50) Transpersonal work and what it means
(01:05:20) Working with the homeless is the hardest population to work with
(01:09:45) Everyone has their WHY
(01:11:30) Being tied to Los Angeles and what’s next
(01:14:20) Natural and herbal medicine for birth control and other interests
(01:20:00) Respect your body and how important self-care is for health
(01:22:00) LOVE YOURSELF
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In this episode I’m talking with Gabriel Andreson co-founder of Inovis Energy, Inc. We talk about how he doubled his income over night, hiring practices, and of course solving the world’s problems… which we did.
After working in the lighting industry for over 20+ years he founded Inovis Energy, Inc, a company devoted to energy efficiency and sustainability to maximize companies and city’s bottom-line.
Gabe has many interests and you can find him online posting inspirational videos recounting stories from his life.
Links to Gabe:
www.inovisenergy.com
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Time Stamps:
(0:00:56) Our first-time meeting
(0:02:25) Business is about people
(5m) how someone reaching out to him and it turned into a job interview
(6:50) Everyone is starving for good people to hire
(7:20) Coaching his daughter, she is driven on another level, the youth is driven
(10:30) The gamesmanship of sales
(13:15) What he looks for in a new hire
(14:20) Why he’s posting videos for people
(18:10) Creative outlet and expressing yourself, writing and music
(21:18) Personal goals to speak publicly in 2022
(25:00) Limiting ourselves and wishing he had a mentor
(30) When you are ready, but not until you’re ready you’ll figure it out
(33:15) First time he met a motivational speaker, they crack the door open, the coach gets your there.
(37) The responsibly of children and what he wants to impart to them
(41:20) Why I fought with my father
(45:45) Meditation and mindfulness, he was having panic attacks and his experience of GOD
(55:40) Breakthrough takes 10min for Gabe, finding the silence
(58:34) Some people have innate abilities, everything else can be trained
(1:03:55) Sales and the most powerful tools we have as people
(1:07) His openness to ANYONE’S love and compassion
(1:11:30) Life should be about service
(1:15:05) Valuing individuality and fostering that in others
(1:15:45) The barrier of entry and why it’s needed
(1:21) How to be a coach as it’s related to Gabe’s current business
(1:26:20) Perceived value can will dictate engagement
(1:29:40) Cheap and inexpensive are not the same thing
(1:30:30) To survive we need help, tribalism is group survival
(1:34) Culture trickles down
(1:36:40) One earth, same air and water, that’s where the conversations starts
(1:41:30) Wrapping it up and looking to the future for round 2, what will happen with his speaking and his new hire
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In this episode I’m talking with Nate Scholz. SAG/AFTRA Actor & Host, Director of Sales & Marketing at DCLA, Freelance Fashion Consultant & Clothing Designer
We talk about his wrong and rightful expulsion from school, his finding and losing religion and how important family is to him. This is a long and interesting episode that could have gone for several more hours.
Nate has many interests, including UFO’s, psychedelics and more which he talks about on his show Nate Night Talks or seen on his Instagram stories and feed.
Links to Nate:
Instagram: @NateAScholz
YouTube: Nate Scholz
Twitter: @NateScholz
Website: NateNightTalks.com
YouTube: NateNightTalks
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(2:20) You are a product of your environment
(3:30) Granddad was a German soldier
(6) Has a unique connection to Amelia Earhart
(9:30) Coming to terms with death
(11:50) It was amazing I accomplished anything in life
(12:15) Questioning faith and a problem with authority
(14:40) Younger brother’s easy life made him resent him when they were kids
(15:20) Was it conscious rebellion as a kid?
(16:50) He came to religion after a rough childhood in college
(17:30) We’re all brainwashed by our parents
(19) If only he had known his father was a wild
(21) The story of being expelled
(25) The conspiracy to take Nate down
(29:20) Evil thinks they are doing the right thing
(31:30) Family life was like lord of the flies at home & bullying at schooling
(35:35) Became a cutter, depressed & tried to get expelled to get out of school
(44:15) Enslavement of the human race by wheat
(51:) Realizing what he wanted in school
(52:30) Principal wanted to get him in to debate in high school
(54:) Took any and every job to make money
(57) Reason for not going into the military
(1:01:40) What made him chose religion
(1:05) Choice to stay local instead of going away to college for his little bro
(1:08) His ticket out of his hometown – national collegiate competition
(1:09:57) Nate sheds a tear
(1:10:45) Winning
(1:14:35) “It’s neither good nor bad, it just is”
(1:16:35) His mom leaving shattered his world
(1:22) Clarity of purpose
(1:30:50) Creating a new system and why the dystopian novels/movies are made
(1:40:50) The labels that hurt us all and censorship
(1:52:30) Challenging your paradigm and having your world fold around you
(2:00:03) The need for faith… if it gives you purpose
(2:05:00) Going back to church helped him find his purpose as an actor
(2:13) “I just want to know the true nature of reality”
(2:19:50) Nate sums it all up
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In this episode I’m talking with Brandon Croucher. Brandon has 2 masters degrees, he’s a former Youth Pastor, entrepreneur, podcaster, fire spinner and all-around great guy!
Brandon and I have a wide-ranging conversation and if you want to know how he went from taking 15 different pills for anxiety and depression to not taking any, stay tuned.
All links to Brandon in one link:
https://msha.ke/delightcafe.com
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(1:00) Welcome Brandon has a daily show plus other companies he owns, to find a positive during covid and have a great day. He produces 5 shows a week and a veteran’s show
(5:00) Open to Clive Barker through cat named nix and Greek mythology
(9:40) Shadow work intro and how it pertains to Clive Barker’s stories/movies
(13:40) Making the esoteric mathematical
(19:40) Identity as a point of reference or starting point for conversation
(22:40) Great pain to experience your true self as explained through Hellraiser movies
(27:40) The beauty of the art that came out of great pain “know thy self”
(30:20) Hypnotherapist helps him look inside to do the work
(32) On lots of meds for anxiety and depression, 15 different pills
(34) His café was so successful Starbucks hired him to turn their store into the 3rd largest Starbucks in the world.
(36) Cannabis was helping him and how he got his parents and other to pay attention
(38) What you put into your body and mind and how it shapes you
(39:50) He was a youth pastor early in life
(42:50) The danger of any drug including alcohol and intention of use
(49:40) Prayer and or meditation and how he viewed it, what is God?
(52:40) Connection quantum to meditation and dreaming, your mind doesn’t know the difference between dream and waking, your body does
(54:50) How real was pray before compared to know when you meditate?
(57:10) Who kicked you? And how it relates to walking in on his ex-wife cheating on him and the 10yr connection
(1:00:01) An unbelievable story that proved to him the connection to the universe and how he met his hypnotherapist
(1:04:15) One person’s definitive proof is not proof for someone else, you don’t know till you know. Just keep going.
(1:10:15) Food and the spirituality of learning to cook
(1:14:45) Food is medicine
(1:19:50) Curing autoimmune with food
(1:21:45) Being honest with therapist and transparency
(1:22:20) Money doesn’t trickle down, culture does
(1:26:20) Did cooking become meditative
(1:28:40) Brandon's favorite form of meditation
(1:17) The passion he has for his CBD company
(1:20) Last rabbit hole, New Year’s Resolutions failure rates.
(1:44:20) Getting support is a true blessing and holds you accountable
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In this episode I’m talking with the bold and amazing Jayme Johnson. She is a marketing expert, entrepreneur, mother and is on a journey to make it easier for you to find your spiritual center.
Jayme has worked with giants like CNN and Hyperloop. She has also worked in the burgeoning world of cannabis and the Decriminalize Nature Movement.
Jayme is a seasoned managing consultant, strategist and marketing specialist who helps companies become truer, more efficient and more effective versions of themselves. She’s been on the ground floor of start-ups, worked for global corporations, served local communities, and filled multiple roles across diverse markets.
Enjoy our conversation!
Links for Jayme:
https://epicmedia.agency
Digital Marketing Agency for Creators & Innovators
https://spiritualgangster.media
Transformational education portal providing resources, tools and practice techniques to raise and expand consciousness
For seekers asking the deeper questions about their existence
The peer-to-peer site connects students and teachers covering topics on the science of consciousness and healing sciences
https://axiomreality.com
Wellness-adventure retreats putting into practice transformative experiences that awaken and awaken the human spirit
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymejohnson1/
Time Stamps:
(1:42) start Following the synchronicity
(2:54) Fear is a great indicator you need
(10:25) tools for dealing and listening to your downloads
(20) Professional background is in marketing starting at the boom of .com
(24) Growing up in a highly creative home
(28:40) there was no guidance in grade school
(35) Dance helped define when to step forward when to step back in life.
(40:30) Being a survivor, choosing to be independent
(50:05) Important to teach my daughter about being an entrepreneur
(54:30) Difference between being opportunistic vs entrepreneur
(1:03:10) Ownership and the Either/OR
(1:09:10) When you realize you are connected to everything
(1:19:38) Draw to the tech world
(1:28:20) Feeling the pressure and having to create
(1:32:40) Money is the energetic exchange, doing the work
(1:41:20) Plugging in where you are for what you need
(1:44) Why my hair is pink, Know thy self
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In this episode I’m lucky to talk with someone I get to call a friend, Alberto Zeni. Alberto is an electronics engineer and an entrepreneur. He’s also a successful actor; you may have seen him in the Netflix show Narcos: Mexico or one of many other projects.
Alberto is a very insightful person and we cover a lot of ground in this conversation. We talk about living in Durango, Mexico. The life of an actor and entrepreneur. How we literally can create the reality we live in and how being a server helped him in so many ways. At the end of the conversation, he gives his two main tips for actors, but probably good advice for everyone.
@albertozeni on instagram.com/albertozeni
Time Stamps:
(1:50) Catching up on his engagement & move to Durango, Mx
(9:50) being a Mexican living in American
(19:44) humans are curious
(24:40) we can create the reality we want to live
(31:16) Serving helped him in many ways
(34) lost his purpose & how his wife helped him find it again
(38:10) How he started as a singer
(41:31) he became an engineer
(44:40) Performing for kids in the hospital
(52:35) His dad never pressured him to do what he did
(56:20) You are the business as an actor
(1:11:25) going back to the beginning, you create your reality
(1:15:20) how he spends his down time on set
(1:22) you can make a movie with a phone
(1:27) Discipline is essential
(1:32:20) Value of school for film making
(1:38:56) 2 bits of advice
Join me every week as we dive into the circumstances, obstacles, & pressures that led successful people to make choices at crucial moments in their life.
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I am very excited to share my first episode with you. In this episode I talk with a good friend Sam Sinai.
We talk about why it was lonely being a millionaire in his early 20’s. Taking over the family business, his rule of 5, which can apply to much of life and business. We also talk about superpowers and his ability to see those powers in others to build teams for a successful business. I also find out the superpower he sees in me. We cover a lot more too.
We did have some technical difficulties in the beginning and lost just a few minutes. What we didn’t lose, sounds good.
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Enjoy our conversation!
Sam on Instagram
Sam on Linkedin
Sam Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine
Time stamps:
(6) Looking for the positive - reframing
(13:30) First big break and What not to wear
(18:50) Millionaire at at young age
(20:45) Build wealth with people you love
(25) The addiction of being an entrepreneur and obsession with working
(28:50) bucket list of what not to do
(34) self isolation
(35:32) 5 people closest to you
(42:50) His dad would say “you have to buy your friends”
(56) circle of 5 call back and switching it as you grow
(1:01:40) Be one with the universe
(1:04) You can’t make 1million in a month
(1:05:50) the 5 also applies to business
(1:08) super powers
(1:16) the black hat and the white hat types
(1:18) money in energy
(1:29 shame is the real killer
(1:31) Too much of everything is not good
(1:34) Thriving together is the best
Thank you for listening!
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“All the worlds a stage, All the men and women are merely players…” Shakespeare’s words to me were like the modern-day simulation theory conversation. Maybe this is all just a simulation, a play, a game or some sort of hyper real total immersion school, I don’t know. But along the way I definitely learned a lot of ways to live, found a lot of steps to paths that would not be mine. There isn’t enough time for me to play all the roles I have prepared for in my life. However, if I can help you prepare for the biggest role of your life, your life. Then all my failures and my success would be your success. Join me every week as we dive into the circumstances, obstacles, & pressures that led successful people to make choices at crucial moments in their life.
If you want this to be more than just a show, go deeper, ask questions and more. Please support us on Patreon and join the community to be a part of the discussion. Patreon (patreon.com/foundationalsteps) For show notes and more episodes visit foundationalsteps.com/theshow Follow us on: instagram.com/foundationalsteps twitter.com/TheFSteps J Michael Silver on: instagram.com/jmichaelsilver twitter.com/jmichaelsilver imdb.me/michaelsilver
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