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Daniela Stockfleth-Menis
BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS A STORY / PORQUE TODOS TENEMOS UNA HISTORIA QUE CONTAR. My podcast connects and relates through the sharing of regular peoples' stories of courage, transformation, adventure, love, overcoming life’s challenges and career changes. It is a platform to give ordinary people’s stories from all over the world the chance to be shared and preserved. You will listen to stories of captivating people, both young and elderly, that I, your host Daniela, meet on my life journey. Communicating wisdom, knowledge and personal experience, these stories will connect, motivate, inspire and relate to your own. Our stories become the language of connections. Let's ENJOY, CONNECT AND RELATE. COMPARTE, CONECTATE Y DISFRUTA. I have shared stories of people from Asia, Europe, North America and South America. If you want to share your story on my show, please get in touch because everyone has a story.
A layoff is scary. It’s also clarifying. When Jennifer Kornoely lost a “perfect fit” corporate job, she had to replace an income fast and figure out how to be her own boss. What starts as real estate photography quickly becomes a masterclass in entrepreneurship: pricing without racing to the bottom, building service packages that create real value, and learning the parts nobody teaches like taxes, marketing, and client relationships. We dig into the loneliness that can come with solo work and why community is not a nice-to-have for women entrepreneurs; it’s a competitive advantage.
Jennifer shares how audiobooks, personal development books, and finance books helped her shift from a victim mindset to financial literacy, investing confidence, and better business decisions. That's where "She Reads, She Leads Book Club" comes in. Jennifer started it because she was tired of figuring everything out on her own. She wanted a place where women could learn about personal development, business, and money while connecting with others, sharing ideas, and learning from each other's experiences. Members vote on monthly reads, then turn insights into action items with accountability and follow-up, including tough topics like money psychology, retirement planning, and wealth mindset.
If you’ve ever thought “I don’t know where to start”, this conversation gives you a starting line.
What’s one book that changed the way you think about money or your career?
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Ordinary people, extraordinary experiences - Real voices, real moments - Human connection through stories - Live true storytelling podcast - Confessions - First person emotional narratives - Unscripted Life Stories.
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What if your closet could give you back time, confidence, and mental energy?
International style expert, colour analyst, and Youniform author Stacey Herndon explores why getting dressed shouldn't be one of the hardest decisions of your day.
Stacey is the founder of Radiantly Dressed and creator of the Youniform Framework, a practical style system that helps women get dressed in under two minutes without sacrificing beauty, confidence, or personal expression. Through her ColorEssence Style System, courses, and coaching, she is helpingwomen worldwide. As a mother of seven, Stacey understands firsthand that life is too busy to spend precious time wondering what to wear every morning.
We discuss the hidden cost of decision fatigue, why so many women lose their sense of style while caring for everyone else, and how creating a personal "Youniform" can simplify your mornings while allowing your personality to shine.
You'll also hear practical advice on building repeatable outfit formulas, choosing colours that make you feel radiant, avoiding impulse shopping, dressing for changing bodies and health conditions, and creating a wardrobe that reflects who you are today, not who you were years ago.
- Why decision fatigue often begins in your closet.
- How a personal Youniform can simplify your mornings.
- The power of colour psychology and colour analysis.
- Why shopping more isn't the answer.
- How to build a wardrobe that supports your real life and boosts your confidence.
Whether you're overwhelmed by a closet full of clothes, entering a new season of life, or simply looking for a simpler, more intentional approach to personal style, this conversation is full of practical wisdom, inspiration, and actionable ideas.
Stacey Herndon
https://radiantlydressed.com/
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El café es uno de esos pequeños placeres que damos por sentado… hasta que conocemos todo lo que implica proteger la tierra donde se cultiva y apoyar a quienes lo producen.
En este episodio conversamos con Ernesto Usher, un tostador de café venezolano de Mérida, cuya vida estuvo marcada por una enfermedad grave durante su infancia, una adolescencia muy distinta a la de la mayoría y una enorme capacidad para convertir las dificultades en una brújula que le dio dirección a su vida. Comienzo el proyecto de Café en la Cuenca del Mocotíes financiado por la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional y Desarrollo.
Su historia es profundamente personal, pero también nos invita a reflexionar sobre preguntas universales: ¿qué significa realmente apoyar a una persona? ¿Cómo seguimos adelante cuando nuestro camino no se parece al de los demás?
Desde los Andes venezolanos hasta el laboratorio de café, Ernesto nos explica cómo logró unir la ingeniería forestal, la conservación ambiental y el café de especialidad para crear un trabajo con propósito. Hablamos de por qué dejó el mundo forestal para dedicarse al café, cómo la formación que recibió en Colombia impulsó su carrera y qué significa realmente el Q Processing: los procesos de fermentación, secado, almacenamiento y manejo poscosecha que pueden transformar un café comercial en un café de especialidad con mucho mayor valor y mejor sabor.
También conversamos sobre el crecimiento del café de especialidad en Venezuela, proyectos de cooperación internacional y cómo la agricultura regenerativa puede beneficiar tanto a los productores como a los ecosistemas.
Y, por supuesto, compartimos consejos muy prácticos para quienes disfrutan una buena taza de café: ¿es mejor comprar café en grano o molido? ¿Cuánto tiempo conserva su aroma después de molerlo? ¿Cuál es la proporción ideal de café y agua? ¿Qué tipo de tueste funciona mejor para espresso, V60 o prensa francesa?
Si te apasiona el café, la sostenibilidad, el emprendimiento o simplemente disfrutas escuchar historias de personas que han superado enormes desafíos, este episodio es para ti.
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What would it do to your grief if you could hear a parent's voice again—not through an old recording, but in a genuine conversation?
In this episode, we sit down with Miles Spencer, CEO and founder of Reflekta, a platform using AI to create private, interactive digital legacies that allow families to reconnect with the stories, humour, wisdom, and personality of loved ones long after they're gone.
For Miles, this mission is deeply personal. The inspiration came from his father, Art Spencer, a larger-than-life storyteller whose final message was simple but powerful: the spirit endures even when the body does not.
We explore how REFLEKTA's "elders" are created, beginning with something as simple as a photograph, a short voice sample, or even an old voicemail, along with a biography, obituary, or family memories. Through guided interviews and storytelling sessions, these fragments are transformed into a living timeline that future generations can interact with.
But what happens when technology enters such an emotional space?
We dive into the questions many people immediately ask: How is privacy protected? Who decides what stories are included? What happens when family members remember the same event differently? Miles explains the role of the "keeper," who curates the legacy; how families move beyond the initial uncanny feeling; and why the goal isn't to create a perfect replica of someone—it is to preserve connection, meaning, and memory.
The conversation also ventures into the emerging world of "Soul Tech," spiritual readiness, and why memorial AI can feel comforting to some people and unsettling to others. We discuss the ethical guardrails, what these AI legacies can and cannot truly know, and the surprising mental health benefits that may come from helping seniors, veterans, and families preserve their life stories while they're still here to tell them
Miles offers a glimpse into Reflekta's next chapter: iConversations, an ambitious project that creates interactive experiences with public figures, thought leaders, and experts using their writings, interviews, and public records.
If you've ever wished you could ask one more question, hear one more story, or spend just a little more time with someone you've lost, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.
https://milesspencer.com/about-miles-spencer/
https://reflekta.ai/about
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Puedes estar haciendo todo “bien” y aun así sentir que te estás quedando atrás, porque muchas veces el verdadero problema no es el esfuerzo… sino el ajuste.
En este episodio conversamos con Sheila Segnalini, venezolana, mentora en gestión del tiempo y fundadora de Organizing Concepts, sobre reinvención personal y la presión silenciosa que muchas mujeres cargan al intentar ser la pareja perfecta, la mamá presente, la profesional exitosa y la amiga incondicional… mientras también tratan de tener una vida propia.
Sheila es autora del libro Sí TIENES TIEMPO y pionera en integrar el Diseño Humano como una herramienta práctica para organizar el tiempo de manera alineada y sostenible. Reconocida en 2023 como Autora del Año por Mujer CBBA, ha acompañado a cientos de mujeres a transformar su relación con el tiempo desde un enfoque personalizado que combina productividad, autenticidad y bienestar. Su programa ¡Simplifícate! ha impactado a más de 400 mujeres en Latinoamérica y Estados Unidos, y actualmente reside en Houston, Texas, donde ofrece mentorías, formaciones y charlas inspiradoras.
La conversación comienza con la identidad, los roles que aceptamos y ese momento en que decides que eres mucho más que la etiqueta escrita en tu calendario.
De allí pasamos a lo práctico: productividad, hábitos y rutinas reales. Sheila comparte cómo protege sus mañanas, por qué no necesitas comenzar a trabajar a las 5 am para ser efectiva y cómo la flexibilidad es clave para mantener hábitos vivos cuando aparecen viajes, familia, imprevistos o temporadas intensas. También hablamos de herramientas sencillas como la regla de los dos minutos y de una verdad que muchos consejos genéricos de productividad ignoran: distintas personas necesitan distintos sistemas.
Ahí es donde entra su enfoque de coaching, incluyendo cómo utiliza Human Design como una guía para crear planes personalizados que respeten el enfoque, la energía y el descanso de cada persona.
También enfrentamos de frente la cultura del “hustle”: descansar no es un premio que te ganas después de agotarte, sino una herramienta esencial para ser productiva y sostenible en el tiempo. En el camino hablamos de límites, puntualidad como muestra de respeto, el tiempo frente a pantallas como un drenaje silencioso y el cambio de mentalidad necesario para implementar cambios reales.
Y si el perfeccionismo en casa está consumiendo tu semana, también querrás escuchar sobre sus libros dedicados a poner límites y aprender a soltar.
Comparte este episodio con esa amiga que siente que no le alcanzan las horas y déjanos una reseña contándonos cuál es tu mayor desafío con el tiempo para seguir esta conversación juntos.
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www.organizingconceptstx.com
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You can do all the “right” personal growth work and still feel like you’re dragging yourself through midlife. Natalie Bouchard, TEDx speaker, former competitive athlete, founder of Harmonize With Life, and creator of the Cohesion Architecture method, helps high-achieving women reconnect to their center and natural authority. After years immersed in healing, mindset, and personal growth work, she began questioning everything she thought success, healing, and self-development were supposed to look like.
After years of mindset work, manifestation, coaching, and personal development, Natalie realized she had been quietly disconnecting from her own inner authority while trying to fix herself. In this conversation, she shares how burnout, breakdowns, relationship patterns, and major life collapses eventually pushed her to what she calls “returning to center.”
We explore nervous system safety, self-trust, emotional triggers, and the difference between true growth and constantly searching for relief. Natalie also explains why so many high-achieving women still feel unstable underneath their success, and how learning to stay with yourself, instead of abandoning yourself in difficult moments, can completely change the way you move through life.
This episode is a deep conversation about healing, intuition, women’s leadership, relationships, and what happens when you stop trying to force your way out of discomfort and start listening to your own knowing instead.
https://www.nataliebouchard.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vcybn8uGr8
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A teenage coach finds a sponsor for a little league team, grows into college football at UCLA, builds manufacturing companies that ship at massive scale, and then pivots into a mission that matters more than any win-loss record.
Tony DeMaio joins us to share the full arc, with a simple through-line: learn fast, stay organized, and keep showing up for people.
We begin with coaching, what it really demands beyond playbooks: relationships, long hours alongside other coaches, and the kind of pressure that forces clarity. From there, Tony takes us into entrepreneurship, designing sports training tools, scaling Duraflex Sports Products, and saying yes to a $5 million Kmart order when the company was barely formed. If you care about leadership, sales, product demonstration, and building trust under pressure, there’s a lot here you can apply.
Tony DeMaiois a community leader, veteran advocate, first responder, and entrepreneur whose career has been defined by innovation, leadership, and service. He is also the author of Silent Battle, a book written for families and friends of veterans, first responders, and law enforcement to help identify when someone may be at risk.
The conversation then turns to Helping Heroes USA, the nonprofit Tony founded to support veterans, active-duty military personnel, and first responders. Through suicide prevention programs, community outreach, and national campaigns, his work focuses on strengthening connections and reducing isolation.
We talk about the patterns that often go unnoticed, the stigma that keeps people silent, and the warning signs that can appear before a crisis, like giving away meaningful belongings or suddenly organizing finances. We also explore how to start a non-judgmental conversation, why asking directly about suicide does not “plant the idea,” and how simple acts, a coffee meet-up, a cycling group, even a genuine smile, can become a lifeline.
If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who may need it, and leave a review to help more people find the show.
What’s one small way you can be a support angel for someone this week?
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¿Qué pasa cuando decides seguir tu vocación… incluso cuando otros esperan que elijas otro camino?
En el caso de Leonardo, esa decisión lo llevó a dedicar su vida a proteger a los tiburones, especies que influyen en el océano mucho más de lo que imaginamos. Y cuando entiendes su papel, empiezas a ver por qué protegerlos es proteger nuestro propio futuro.
En este episodio conversamos con Leonardo Sánchez, biólogo venezolano y director del Centro para la Investigación de Tiburones de Venezuela (CIT), con más de 20 años dedicados a la protección de estas especies en el Caribe.
Leonardo comparte la historia profundamente humana detrás de su vocación: cómo decidió seguir la biología a pesar de la presión familiar y cómo encontró en el océano un propósito de vida.
Hablamos sobre la conservación de los tiburones en Venezuela y el Caribe con ejemplos reales: cómo se identifican áreas de crianza, por qué es clave seguir la migración del tiburón ballena y por qué sus poblaciones pueden colapsar tan rápido.
También exploramos soluciones que sí funcionan: proyectos con pescadores, ecoturismo responsable y programas que convierten al pez león invasor en alimento y oportunidad económica.
Si te interesa la salud de los océanos, la pesca sostenible o el futuro del planeta, este episodio te mostrará lo que está en riesgo… y lo que todavía podemos cambiar.
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How can life’s hardest challenges become the starting point for a journey toward purpose?
In this conversation,Neena Perez shares how she turned trauma, homelessness, and judgment into a life grounded in self-belief and helping others rebuild. We follow the turning points that reshaped her identity, from escaping violence to becoming a chef, author, and mentor supporting people as they step back into work and confidence.
Neena Perez is a bold, faith-fueled storyteller, chef, and speaker who helps people reconnect with their God-given purpose through food, faith, and authentic conversation.
Her story then opens into the work of rebuilding. Returning to culinary school as an adult, earning top grades, and later guiding underprivileged adults through job-ready cooking skills, resumes, and interview preparation, Nina shows how structure, faith, and community support can change lives, one step at a time.
We also explore the quieter chapter many people recognize but rarely name: burnout and midlife emptiness. Nina explains why she stepped back from coaching, how journaling and her “CEO meetings with God” helped her release control, and how that pause sparked a new creative direction with The Purpose Filled Kitchen.
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https://sleek.bio/chefneenaperez
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What if belonging shows up only after you tell the truth about who you really are?
That question drivesStephen Seidel’s journey, from a childhood shaped by divorce and people-pleasing to a life built on intentional connection, creative risk, and helping men find spaces where they can be fully seen.
We explore how being the “glue” between his parents built empathy but weakened his confidence, and how college became a turning point: leading groups, seeking diverse friendships, and replacing judgment with curiosity. Stephen shares his pivot from industrial engineering to acting and improv, the trap of waiting for permission, and the breakthrough moment when he created and sold his own YouTube series of social experiments, discovering how honest questions build bridges where opinions often divide.
Stephen is a TEDx keynote speaker, media expert, and brand strategist who helps entrepreneurs, startups, and HR leaders drive cultural alignment and authentic leadership. A best-selling author, podcast creator, and co-founder of the men’s collective Gents Journey, Stephen blends humour, heart, and actionable tools to inspire resilient teams and lasting change.
In 2020, while caring for his mother during the pandemic and raising two young daughters, Steve lost clients and felt deeply isolated. So he built what he needed: Gent’s Journey, a men’s community centred on real conversation and accountability. Guided by pillars like faith, family, friendships, finances, fitness, focus, and freedom, the group uses tools like the Journey Deck’s 52 prompts to spark powerful reflection.
We also dive into storytelling for leaders and founders. Stephen’s mission-message-media-movement framework helps people root their work in authentic stories. At the same time, his G.R.E.A.T. test: Gratitude, Reflection, Empathy, Accountability, Transformational, offers a simple check-in for personal growth.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your story matters and if it resonates, share it with someone who might need it, subscribe to future episodes, and leave a review.
To connect with Stephen:
- Agency: TheSeidelAgency.com
- Coaching: StephenSeidel.com/Media
- Men’s Group: GentsJourney.co/join
- TEDx Talk: https://rebrand.ly/seidelspeaking
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- @TheSeidelAgency
- @GentsJourneyco
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What if the life you’re chasing can’t be caught because it’s already inside you?
In this episode, we sit down with Sara Byers, CEO, intuitive strategist, poet, and leader of her family’s business, Leonardo’s Pizza, for a heartfelt conversation about success, anxiety, and coming home to yourself. Sara also chairs multiple corporate and nonprofit boards and is the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from Champlain College.
She shares how dropping out of college cracked her perfect façade, how a 70% pay cut led her to unexpected purpose, and how an unexpected song the night her stepfather passed reshaped her understanding of connection. We explore high-functioning anxiety, public achievement and private collapse, becoming Reiki certified, receiving over 3,500 poems, and bringing grounded intuition into boardrooms and governance spaces.
This isn’t about escaping reality; it’s about leading with presence. About learning to distinguish fear from inner guidance. About redefining success by how fully you show up.
If you’ve ever felt like an imposter or reached a milestone only to feel empty, this conversation offers practical wisdom, honest stories, and a new way forward.
Listen, share with someone who needs permission to slow down, and if it resonates, leave a review to help others discover the show.
https://sarasbyers.com/
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What happens when a comfortable life starts to feel small? We sit down with Barry Maughan to trace an 8,000‑mile drive from Alexandria to Africa’s southern tip in a 1969 VW combi bus, and the deeper journey from chasing success to finding meaning. A sudden coup in Libya shut a border and opened a path that led through dust tracks, steel‑belted tyres, and the unvarnished generosity of strangers who refused payment and offered help with a smile.
We explore the difference between governments and people, and why most danger comes from regimes, not villagers. Barry shares the Cairo friendship that quietly reshaped everything. Serendipity kept showing up, including a stop at a radio station in Addis Ababa between 1969 and 1975, which led to a career in broadcasting, covering history in real-time and later hosting programs for the Voice of America’s English to Africa service.
Along the way, we talk practical grit and tender moments: navigating without GPS, patching tubes under acacia thorns, and an unforgettable exchange between two mothers, linked by the same protective love. With a one‑year‑old in the back, the road demanded preparation and humility, and returned lessons about global citizenship, family, and care that outlast any itinerary. Beneath the African Sun, Barry’s new book, gathers the photos, the near‑misses, and the quiet truths about travel, courage, and the people who make a journey possible.
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His memoir, Beneath the African Sun.
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What if the turning point in your health wasn’t a new treatment… but you deciding to lead your own care?
What followed was a decade-long pivot from chronic endometriosis and medical dismissal to patient-led healing, a purpose-driven career, and a growth framework blending physiology with psychology. Amy Lenius, Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University and certified personal development coach, shares the compounding choices that changed everything: building a multi-modal care team, removing endocrine disruptors, and swapping miracle fixes for small wins that last. She reveals how functional testing uncovers what “normal ranges” miss and why self-advocacy can be life-saving when systems don’t listen.
The conversation turns from health to human behaviour. Amy breaks down the difference between self-belief (can I?) and self-worth (do I deserve it?), showing why strategy fails when either is low. She introduces four archetypes, Hero, Victim, Villain, and Guide, to reframe how we lead, coach, and love without burning out. The shift from Hero to Guide changes everything: opens the door, holds the standard, stops dragging people who don’t want to walk. We also talk about motivation profiles, growth-oriented vs relationship-oriented, and how to design habits that align with who you are, not who you’re told to be.
There’s also a bold life redesign. Amy and her family moved across Canada for space, nature, and a values-aligned rhythm. Planning replaced panic, community replaced scarcity, and self-awareness became the compass. If you’ve ever felt stuck by a diagnosis, a job, a town, or your own timeline, this story offers a map: learn your body, learn your mind, audit your environment, and stack tiny, honest wins.
Share this with someone who needs a nudge to choose the next right step. Then tell us: which archetype do you default to, and what would Guide mode change for you?
https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
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¿Qué pasa cuando tus planes no funcionan, tu voz no es escuchada y aun así decides empezar de nuevo?
En este episodio hablamos con Pam Covarrubias. Ella es coach, conferencista y conductora del podcast Café con Pam, sobre lo que realmente significa reinventarse: el caos del camino, aprender a poner límites y esos momentos silenciosos donde la valentía es simplemente no regresar atrás.
Desde un desvío en la adolescencia que la llevó a cruzar fronteras, hasta un momento en la universidad donde el perfil racial fue señalado y corregido, Pam aprendió algo clave: la voz no se regala, se construye.
Esa voz, ganada a pulso, la guió fuera de una relación tóxica y hacia decisiones que por fuera parecían arriesgadas, pero por dentro se sentían correctas. Renunció a un trabajo estable sin un plan, tomó turnos en un café para ganar espacio y tiempo, y transformó los lattes en conversaciones. De ahí nació Café con Pam, con un micrófono de segunda mano y la promesa de publicar, hoy suma más de 400 episodios de conversaciones inspiradoras y auténticas con personas latinas que rompen barreras.
Si alguna vez te has preguntado si es posible reconstruirte desde cero, encontrar a tu gente y crear un trabajo que refleje quién eres, esta conversación te da un mapa y una buena dosis de coraje.
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What if the finish line you’ve been chasing keeps moving because life isn’t a race at all?
John David Graham joins us at 77 with a story that rewrites the rules on success, failure, and second chances. After years bouncing between jobs, counsellor, truck driver, fireman, contractor, journalist, even pastor, he and his wife bought a beat-up house, fixed it themselves, and opened the door to someone few communities welcome: a man coming home from prison.
That first “yes” sparked Good Samaritan Home, now a network of 21 houses across three counties, designed for low-risk reentry with real accountability and a clear path forward.
We dig into what actually helps people rebuild: safe, independent housing; steady local partnerships with parole. John explains why they focus on one clear promise, housing, while the community handles the rest, and how this approach saves public dollars compared with incarceration while increasing long-term stability.
He shares hard truths about change: not everyone is ready the first time, effort matters, and boundaries protect dignity. You’ll hear how small skills, applying for work, showing up, cooking your own meals, become major turning points when shame and isolation have been the norm.
Threaded through the episode is a powerful theme: hope as a habit. John’s debut novel brings that idea to life through a character born behind the starting line, a story many readers recognize as their own. We talk about family resilience, useful ageing, and the quiet heroics of curiosity, like his wife, in her late 70s, learning home repairs on YouTube and helping keep 21 houses running.
If you’ve ever felt behind, boxed in by labels, or unsure how to help, this conversation offers a map: start small, stay accountable, and keep going, one practical step at a time.
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What if the life you built was only training for the life you’re meant to live?
Padmini Pandya joins us to trace a life shaped across continents and identities, born in the UK to East African Indian parents, rooted in Hindu tradition, and transformed by a decade in Asia, before corporate burnout cracked open an entirely different path.
A modern-day polymath, Padmini is a storyteller, strategist, and soulful creator. Through Pieces of Miss Mini, she shares stories, lessons, and beauty from her global journey, defying any single definition of identity. She holds four degrees, including an MBA from INSEAD and a Master’s in Industrial & Organizational Psychology.
In this conversation, we explore how success can quietly become an identity, why leaving a city that doesn’t fit can unlock momentum, and what it takes to rebuild when grief doesn’t have a name. Padmini speaks candidly about intuition, loss, spiritual practice grounded in logic, managing big energy, and cultivating aligned friendships—without falling into comparison.
For creators and leaders navigating burnout, reinvention, or a longing for belonging, this episode offers clarity, courage, and a reminder to tend your own garden.
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We explore how trauma, ancestry, and attention shape the body’s signals, and how clear daily practices can turn symptoms into guidance. Ina shares how refining intuition, setting boundaries, and choosing exact words can shift healing from generic advice to personal change.
Inna Segal is a pioneer in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness, and the bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body, translated into 26 languages
• family trauma shaping early digestive issues and psoriasis
• learning to listen through breath, movement and touch
• awakening intuition and the need to refine it
• ethics, boundaries and energy management for sensitives
• why words and translation change outcomes
• the etheric body and early warning signs before tests
• genetics as predisposition rather than destiny
• lifelong learning, soul pace and navigating narcissism
• stages of healing and honouring timing
• resources, books and a free masterclass
If you want to learn and actually explain some of the processes, Inna offers a lot of free masterclasses, which you can access at innasegal.com
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¿Qué tal si lo más difícil de aprender inglés no fuera la gramática, sino la vergüenza? En este episodio hablamos con Erika Warner, profesora de inglés certificada con 10 años de experiencia y, sobre todo, inmigrante latina orgullosa, con la misión de educar y empoderar a su gente. Pasó de ser estudiante de ESL en Denver a enseñar por el mundo y crear Spanish Land en Boise, además de inglés pa' mi gente, cursos y clases online increíbles para apoyar a adultos que se sienten estancados.
Su historia recorre de Mallorca a Moscú e Idaho y muestra cómo la identidad, la comunidad y los pequeños logros diarios pueden transformar la voz de cualquier aprendiz. Erika explica por qué tantos adultos se quedan atrapados en “la etapa difícil del medio” y cómo avanzar con frases simples, comunicación clara y correcciones que cuidan la dignidad.
Una conversación para quienes quieren dejar el perfeccionismo atrás y empezar a sentir progreso: pedir un café sin nervios, hacer una pregunta en el trabajo, atreverse a hacer una llamada. Comunicación primero, constancia después y el resto llega solo.
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After divorce, a shrinking income, and a dream job that didn’t add up, Linda Grizely hit a wall. All because she couldn’t check one box: “bachelor’s degree.” What came next was bold: eleven classes across four schools, a dual major at 49, and a complete mindset shift about worth, work, and money.
Today, Linda is a Motivational Speaker, Financial Educator, and Realist with a Heart who helps women who feel behind, financially or emotionally, reconnect with their self-worth and start making money decisions that truly reflect who they are and what they want.
We talk about the money scripts we inherit without realizing it how growing up lower middle class, teen motherhood, and “survival budgeting” shaped Linda’s early beliefs. A leadership mastermind cracked open those patterns and inspired her “lid” story: a metaphor for the self-imposed limits that keep so many of us under-earning and under-saving.
Linda shares practical ways to bring calm and clarity to your finances:
- How to build a liquid emergency fund that actually works
- Why 3–6 months of expenses is your safety net, not a cage
- The “Me Money” method that gives guilt-free permission to spend intentionally
- The real reason couples argue about money—and how to stop
We also explore money personalities, spender, saver, avoider, risk taker, security seeker and how to design systems that align with your real behaviour, not some spreadsheet ideal.
But beyond the tactics, this episode is about reclaiming your value. Linda shares the exact moment she stopped accepting less and started asking for more, and how the right credentials can open doors to opportunity and confidence. Her coaching now empowers women to build financial literacy and self-trust without shame, jargon, or judgment.
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Adriene’s story moves from a childhood of instability and abuse to the discovery of hope through books, teachers, and unexpected kindness. A spelling bee, a near-adoption, and an exchange year in Germany become lifelines that change her sense of belonging.
Adulthood brings its own trials—addiction, loss, and rebuilding from rock bottom. On November 8, 2005, she chose sobriety and motherhood, rewriting her story one small step at a time.
Now, financial advisor Adriene Caldwell is also the author of Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines. Adrian offers her hard-won wisdom to anyone still walking through the dark. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and spirited 20-year-old daughter, who is currently attending university. Through her work, she shares the message that no matter how broken life may feel, we all carry the strength to heal and live Unbroken.
This episode is for anyone who needs proof that small choices can build a new life, and that hope can start anywhere.
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Ruth van Vierzen'sjourney began in 1970, the year she was born and David Milgaard was wrongfully convicted of murder. While Ruth built her life, Milgaard spent years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, until his release in 1992. This injustice inspired a remarkable advocacy journey that ultimately reshaped Canadian law.
In 2019, after Milgaard advocated for an independent commission to address wrongful convictions, Ruth reached out to him via LinkedIn. This connection led to the formation of a powerful advocacy group, including lawyer James Lockyer, wrongfully imprisoned Ron Dalton, and filmmaker Lori Kuffner.
Through strategic letter writing, media engagement, and lobbying, the group secured meetings with Justice Minister David Lametti, which ultimately led to the establishment of the Miscarriage of Justice Commission. This was significant because Canada was the only G7 nation without such a body to review wrongful convictions, despite numerous government recommendations.
The commission is crucial for all Canadians, particularly Indigenous people who are disproportionately affected by wrongful convictions. Though Milgaard passed away in 2022 before the commission was fully implemented, his legacy lives on in the David and Joyce Milgaard’s Law, a symbol of transformative advocacy.
Ruth’s story shows that meaningful change often starts with one person's determination to take action or refuse to give up. When we see injustice, we all have the power and perhaps the responsibility to be that person. What issue matters enough to you that you would be willing to persist until you see change?
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Tsvety Roo is a digital nomad and solo traveller on a mission to explore loneliness, self-discovery, and what it truly means to connect in today’s fast-paced world.
Her journey began when she made the bold decision to leave a successful career at a NYC agency, embrace minimalism, and step into life as a nomad. For the past two years, Tsvety has lived without a permanent home, travelling through 22 countries and visiting 37, uncovering how solo travel can lead not only to deeper connections with others but also to a more meaningful relationship with oneself.
Through raw honesty and lived experience, she shares how she broke free from isolation, embraced fear instead of waiting for it to disappear, and discovered the surprising power of meaningful connections with strangers. Along the way, she learned to slow down, stay longer in each destination, and even create “mini communities” that offered a sense of belonging.
What makes Tsvety’s story compelling isn’t just the places she’s been, but the profound inner transformation she’s undergone. Solo travel taught her to distinguish between loneliness and solitude, redefine what “home” means, and adapt with resilience when plans went awry. Travelling minimally—with just what she truly needs—became not only practical but liberating.
Her story is an invitation to step outside your comfort zone and discover how choosing the unfamiliar can transform not only the way you travel, but the way you live.
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Leadership through mentorship is the heartbeat of this inspiring conversation.
Ben Dias shares how a job he took after high school to support his family—born out of necessity—grew into a fulfilling 30-year career, thanks to the guidance of remarkable mentors.
What brings Ben to the podcast, however, is a single act of kindness: a stranger repairing his broken trailer in twenty minutes, refusing payment beyond the cost of parts. That moment shifted Ben’s entire perspective on generosity, sparking a ripple effect of paying it forward that continues to shape his leadership style.
A powerful theme emerges: the evolution of emotional intelligence in leadership. Ben contrasts the days when yelling and intimidation were mistaken for strength with today’s recognition that “nothing turns somebody away quicker than continuous emotional outbursts.” True leadership, he reminds us, is defined by calm, empathy, and resilience.
His journey is both humble and profound: from modest beginnings to building a successful career, Ben’s openness to mentorship has allowed him to empower others. Perhaps most moving is hearing how his adult children now challenge and mentor him in return—a testament to the generational power of guidance.
This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about authority; it’s about impact, connection, and the legacy of how we make others feel.
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What if your deepest pain could become your greatest source of resilience? Tricia’s journey shows that it’s possible through what she calls “emotional agility,” the ability to sit with, navigate, and learn from life’s most challenging moments.
Tricia Parido is a visionary speaker and emotional strategist, creator of Total Emotional Performance—a system that helps high-achievers align their inner game with their outer success. Known for her raw delivery and fierce compassion, she brings real-world psychology that cuts through the fluff of typical self-help advice.
From surviving childhood sexual assault and domestic violence to overcoming autoimmune disease, anxiety, and addiction, Tricia transformed her suffering into strength by listening deeply to her body and creating her own healing blueprint. Today, she helps others do the same, offering tools to navigate challenges with clarity and courage.
Her upcoming book, I’m Not Okay and I’m Not Giving Up, is a decade’s worth of wisdom for anyone seeking peace and purpose. In this episode, discover how emotional agility can turn even life’s most painful chapters into powerful growth.
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Ryan Woodruff shares his journey from a rootless childhood to finding purpose as CEO of Clear Path for Veterans, an organization dedicated to helping veterans transition from military to civilian life.
• Moving frequently as a child created a desire for community and led to military enlistment at 17
• Deployed to Iraq twice during Operation Iraqi Freedom, facing combat and losing fellow Marines
• Military culture discouraged discussing mental health issues, leading to suppression and unhealthy coping
• Struggled with alcoholism, isolation, and finding purpose after leaving the service
• Found healing through community, spirituality, and Clear Path's service dog program
• Service dogs provide unique support for veterans with PTSD by responding to anxiety signals
• Dogs act as social facilitators, helping veterans connect with the community
• Clear Path offers holistic support, including peer mentoring, career services, and nationally available programs
• Now, as CEO, he focuses on creating stability for his children while expanding Clear Path's impact
If you're a veteran struggling with transition or know someone who is, reach out to Clear Path for Veterans.They offer programs nationally and are working to expand their digital presence to reach more veterans and their families in the USA.
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Luke shares the journey from that first bed build with his church youth group to leading an international movement powered by volunteers, local chapters, and companies eager to make a difference. More than just building beds, they are a community working together to restore dignity, comfort, and hope, one child at a time.
If you've ever wondered how a single act of kindness can create a wave of positive change for so many, Luke's conversation will beautifully demonstrate this.
Luke Mickelson transformed a simple family project into Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an international organization that has provided over 300,000 beds to children who were previously sleeping on floors. What began as a bunk bed built with Boy Scouts in his Idaho garage has evolved into over 400 chapters across four countries, addressing the hidden crisis of "child bedlessness" that affects approximately 3% of children in every community.
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Apparently, learning to swim as an adult isn’t just about technique—it’s about healing your relationship with water and with yourself.
In this episode, mindful swim coach Cori Myka shares her powerful journey from self-taught swimmer to transformational guide. She explains why traditional swim lessons often fail adults and how fear, judgment, and past experiences influence our ability to learn.
Cori is the founder of Calm Within Adult Swim, with over 25 years of
experience in adult swim education. She specializes in helping adults overcome their fear of water through a unique blend of mental and physical training techniques.
Through mindfulness, emotional awareness, and compassionate, step-by-step instruction, Cori helps adults rewrite their “swim story,” build trust in themselves, and find presence in the water. Her approach—80% mental, 20% physical—is about more than swimming; it’s about change, self-compassion, and discovery.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How Cori began teaching swimming at age 5, even before she had formal lessons herself
- Why traditional methods overlook the emotional barriers adults face
- How small, manageable steps help build trust and confidence
- The power of mindfulness in staying present and quieting self-judgment
- Why focusing on what feels good leads to success
- How each of us carries a unique “swim story” that shapes our learning
- How Cori now leads warm-water retreats and is launching a new podcast: Mindfulness in Motion
If you’re ready to silence your inner saboteur, embrace kindness, and create meaningful change—one small step at a time—this conversation is for you.
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Mi invitada, María Virginia Lara Díaz, nació en Caracas el 2 de agosto de 1953. Es ingeniera civil especializada en estructuras, graduada de la Universidad Central de Venezuela en 1979. A lo largo de su carrera, vivió y trabajó en Guatemala, Panamá, Inglaterra y Chile, recorriendo Latinoamérica durante 18 años.
Desde niña sintió una profunda pasión por la música. Aprendió a tocar el cuatro a los 7 años y más adelante la guitarra. Aunque una enfermedad le impidió continuar sus estudios musicales formales, nunca abandonó ese amor. Tras jubilarse y enfrentar cinco cirugías por artritis severa en las manos, retomó el cuatro y descubrió que aún podía tocar. Ese momento transformador la impulsó a ayudar a otros adultos mayores a recuperar sueños musicales olvidados.
María Virginia creó el método "2-8-100", basado en el análisis matemático de 180 canciones folclóricas venezolanas, donde identificó patrones comunes. Con solo 2 ritmos y 8 acordes, sus estudiantes mayores pueden aprender hasta 100 canciones. Su enfoque considera las limitaciones físicas propias de la edad y promueve la confianza, el aprendizaje y el bienestar emocional.
Desde la isla de Margarita, donde vive actualmente, enseña de forma voluntaria en la asociación ASOMAYOR, y lidera la formación de un grupo musical folclórico conformado por adultos mayores.
Este episodio no solo comparte un método, sino una visión esperanzadora sobre cómo envejecer con propósito, creatividad y dignidad. María Virginia nos inspira a redescubrir pasiones, sin importar la edad.
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What does it mean to truly belong? When Casey lost her father at 11, her mother at 12, and her brother at 20, she began a lifelong search for family. Through this journey, she realized that what she was truly seeking was a sense of belonging, which would shape everything that followed. I find this conversation about her new memoir, "The Full Catastrophe: All I Ever Wanted, Everything I Feared," to be deeply moving. Her story explores how grief can coexist with joy and how true belonging differs from merely fitting in.
Casey Mulligan Walsh is an author nominated for Best of the Net. She is a founding editor of In a Flash literary magazine and serves as an ambassador for the Family Heart Foundation, which has impacted her family across generations. Casey lives in upstate New York with her husband, Kevin, and has more books than she can count.
• Losing her entire family at a young age—father at 11, mother at 12, brother at 20
• The different ways we experience grief depending on our age and circumstances
• Finding a spiritual foundation that provided peace amid profound loss
• Discovering the difference between fitting in and true belonging
• How writing clarified patterns and deeper meanings in her life experiences
• The meaning behind the book title "The Full Catastrophe" is the poignant enormity of life's experiences
• Writing as a way to feel truly seen and heard in an authentic community
Casey's memoir "The Full Catastrophe: All I Ever Wanted, Everything I Feared" is available wherever books are sold.
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El momento en que Luis Alejandro Ordóñezllegó a Chicago marcó un giro decisivo en su vida creativa. Aunque había escrito durante sus años en Venezuela, fue este cambio geográfico el que transformó la escritura de una actividad secundaria a su identidad principal. Como politólogo que trabajaba en Venezuela y enseñaba a nivel universitario, la migración lo obligó a replantearse su identidad profesional y a adentrarse más en los círculos literarios, comenzando con un evento literario en español durante su primer mes en Chicago. “Fue aquí donde eso se convirtió en lo principal”, explica, capturando un cambio profundo que muchos inmigrantes creativos viven, pero que pocos articulan con tanta claridad.
Luis Alejandro es un escritor venezolano que vive en Estados Unidos desde 2008. Es autor de las novelas Aquí no encontrarás a Weeping Sally, Si me muero, abre estos archivos, El último New York Times y del libro de relatos Play. También ha editado las antologías Los mecanismos del instante y Con la urgencia del instante. Entre 2021 y 2022 fue mentor en el Writers Mentorship Program de LatinX in Publishing. Estudió Estudios Políticos en la Universidad Central de Venezuela.
Lo que distingue el proceso de Lusi Alejandro es su practicidad — siempre lleva una libreta para anotar ideas, separando la inspiración de la ejecución. Sus novelas nacen de momentos inesperados: una referencia a Saramago inspiró The Last New York Times, mientras que el clima cambiante de Chicago dio origen a You Won’t Find Weeping Sally.
“Sé más intuitivo y menos lógico”, aconseja — una sabiduría que resuena tanto en los creativos como en los inmigrantes que aprenden a confiar en sus instintos en territorios desconocidos.
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Glenn Van Peski shares his journey from free-range kid to ultralight backpacking pioneer and accidental entrepreneur. His experiences include a cross-country bicycle adventure at 17, surviving an airplane incident, and founding Gossamer Gear, a multi-million dollar company, without ever taking a salary from it.
Glen, known by his trail name "Legend," is celebrated for his significant contributions to the backpacking community. A native Californian, his backpacking journey began when he led his son's Scout troop in their backpacking program.
• Growing up as a "free-range kid" in Southern California before moving to Massachusetts after parents' divorce
• Cycling 4,200 miles across America after high school graduation in 1976
• Finding civil engineering career through chance encounter
• Learning to sew from his mother as a basic life skill
• Starting Gossamer Gear by making ultralight backpacks for himself, then reluctantly for others
• Keeping his day job as a civil engineer rather than relying on his gear company for income
• Meeting Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey, who purchased majority stake in Gossamer Gear
• Writing "Take Less, Do More" after years of encouragement from Mackey
• Being influenced by his mother's generous spirit and motto "noblesse oblige"
• Practicing contentment while maintaining curiosity about new possibilities
• Donating all profits from his book to the Pacific Crest Trail Association
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Florian Horning takes us on an exhilarating journey exploring what it means to live an extraordinary life. He shares how reading about inspiring figures propelled him toward adventure and discovery, illustrating the importance of individuality and authenticity in our choices.
Flohjoe is a "Happy Life" coach, founder of "Simplicity of Happiness," and an adventurous, human-centric nomad.
- Discovering the extraordinary in routine life
- Embracing unique experiences
- The transition from recruitment to coaching
- Importance of asking the right questions
- Lessons learned from life in Africa
- Reflections on personal growth and self-acceptance
Flohjoe's episode is a heartfelt invitation to examine your desires and inspirations, empowering you to create a life that reflects your dreams.
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Kirk McCarley's journey of resilience and transformation follows his post-heart bypass surgery efforts to redefine his life through fitness and coaching. Embracing challenges, he shares insights on personal growth, leadership, and the importance of connection across generations.
Kirk, author of Thoughts for My Kids...and Other People's Kids, is a seasoned executive and passionate coach helping clients build confidence and reach their full potential. He holds multiple coaching and HR certifications, works as an ESPN Production Assistant, and leads group cycling classes. Married for 44 years, he and his wife, Cindy, live in Florida with their family and rescue dog, Ivy.
- Kirk's early fascination with sports analytics and broadcasting
- The shift from HR to a coaching career
- Overcoming health challenges post-surgery
- The significance of physical activity for mental health
- Kirk's approach to holistic coaching
- Writing a book aimed at sharing wisdom with younger generations
- Observations on shifts in leadership and workplace dynamics
- Encouragement to embrace curiosity and connections with others
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Meet Chelsea, a remarkable entrepreneur who transitioned from teaching high school Spanish to owning a successful construction company in Denver, exemplifying the power of authenticity and resilience. Her story encourages listeners to embrace their narratives, seek healing, and recognize that imperfections are what make us relatable and human.
Chelsea Husum: Bestselling Author, Speaker & Construction Trailblazer
Chelsea is breaking barriers in the male-dominated construction world with her award-winning company in Denver, CO. A bestselling author and bold speaker; she shares raw insights on resilience, success, and overcoming adversity—empowering women to rise stronger and own their stories.
We spoke about:
• The importance of sharing stories for healing
• Transitioning from teaching to the construction industry
• Finding a unique niche in concrete scanning
• Overcoming challenges in a male-dominated field
• The journey of writing a book and its significance"Real Vibes Only"
• Empowering women through authenticity and vulnerability
• The launch of a podcast focused on real-life conversations
• Balancing motherhood, business, and self-care
• Building meaningful relationships in business
• Understanding that trauma can influence growth and strength
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Ryan's powerful story of addiction and recovery showcases the complex interplay between mental health and substance abuse. Through his journey, he sheds light on the importance of hitting rock bottom as a catalyst for change and the critical role of family support in the path to healing.
Ryan Gray graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville (UNCA) in 2016 with a degree in literature. He is now a peer support specialist in behavioural health and has been self-supporting for 15 years despite facing severe schizophrenia, depression, ADHD, and anxiety. He credits his recovery to the support of his family and various professionals, including nurses, counsellors, and fellow AA members.
• The beginning of addiction rooted in college experiences
• Psychological struggles following substance use
• The devastating impact of homelessness during addiction
• Rock bottom as a turning point for seeking help
• The importance of family support in recovery efforts
• Multiple attempts at rehab and the journey to sobriety
• The expository power of writing and storytelling in recovery
• A message of hope for those struggling with addiction
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In this episode, we explore individuals' intricate relationship with money, emphasizing its emotional and psychological aspects over mere financial strategies. By sharing Erin Gray's personal experiences and transformative insights, we reflect on our money narratives and the potential for a healthier, more empowered relationship with finances.
Erin Gray is a financial empowerment coach and former CFP® who spent a decade leading her family's construction business. Having overcome the struggles of overworking and chasing achievement without fulfillment, Erin now helps female entrepreneurs build confidence and joy in their relationship with money and business. She believes true success comes from aligning financial and emotional well-being.
We explore:
• Sharing personal stories to find commonality
• Recognizing financial security does not guarantee emotional safety
• The importance of addressing emotional wounds related to money
• Strategies for changing one's money mindset
• Exploring holistic approaches like energy healing and coaching
• Encouragement to embody personal values in financial decisions
• Insights on redefining family dynamics and personal freedoms
• Bridging the gap between emotional intelligence and financial literacy
• Understanding how societal norms affect individual money beliefs
• Cultivating a new perspective on spending and investing based on values
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You can join Erin for valuable resources and insights on her podcast or visit her page for more personalized coaching experiences.
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Elona Lopari's journey from Albanian immigrant to corporate success showcases resilience and transformation. As her family's bridge to a new life, she balanced logic and discipline with her siblings' creative freedom.
Elona, CEO of The Life School, helps purpose-driven leaders build impactful businesses through alignment, branding, and team growth. As a bestselling author and speaker, she connects communities with heart and vision.
Elona's transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship sparked deep self-discovery. Confronting imposter syndrome and the search for validation, she gained strength by aligning her goals with her personal values. Through the emotional ups and downs of starting a business, she found stability in meditation and community support. Elona's journey highlights the interconnectedness of growth, tradition, and innovation, reminding us of the importance of connection and mutual support in life and business.
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Nancy Napier, a professor at Boise State University and the author of several books on organizational creativity and innovation, shares how her multidisciplinary approach has shaped her career. Inspired by her father's shift from military service to academia, she combines her languages, political science, and international business interests to enrich her teaching and research. Her story emphasizes the importance of having a wide-ranging knowledge and the diverse viewpoints it brings.
She highlights how her curiosity brought together leaders from law enforcement, software, and sports, fostering an exchange of ideas that led to her book, "Wise Beyond Your Field." This collaboration illustrates how diverse groups can offer unique insights to tackle leadership challenges.
This episode emphasizes how curiosity and embracing diverse opportunities can inspire greater understanding and compassion.
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What if the path from darkness to light is closer than it seems? Aiden Gabor's tumultuous journey from a life steeped in crime to a powerful transformation is a profound example of the strength of change and resilience.
A former associate of a notorious crime family, Aiden spent over a decade as a DOJ informant and undercover officer, leading to the conviction of numerous corrupt officials. Forced into a double life, he juggled his loyalty to family with his duty to expose corruption, navigating the dangerous line between survival and justice.
His struggles with addiction and personal demons paved the way for spiritual healing, ultimately finding peace in the Bahá'í faith. In his acclaimed book, "Conflicting Loyalties", Aiden shares his remarkable story, offering hope and inspiration for anyone seeking redemption. Diagnosed with ALS in 2020, he now lives with his wife, continuing to spread his message of transformation.
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What happens when you leave the hustle and bustle of New York City—the career, the comforts, the chaos—and embark on a year-long journey around the globe? For Margaret and her family, this was not just a dream but a life-changing decision.
Margaret shares her story of how that extraordinary experience ignited their adventure, the lessons they learned along the way, and the tales that made it all worthwhile. Their journey took them to 29 countries across 6 continents, where they embraced cultural hospitality and formed unexpected friendships.
Margaret Bensfield Sullivan is the author of "Following the Sun: Tales (and Fails) From a Year Around the World With Our Kids." After nearly 15 years in communications and brand marketing, including as a partner at WPP's Group SJR, she left her corporate career to travel with her family. A Washington, DC native, Margaret graduated from Vanderbilt University and holds a Master's in French from Middlebury College.
Margaret discusses the challenges and joys of "world schooling," the homeschooling approach they adopted while travelling. Transitioning from a settled routine to a more unpredictable lifestyle, they learned flexibility and resilience.
As Margaret moved from a corporate career to exploring her creative passions, she highlighted the value of storytelling. By documenting her family's travels, she created a personal record and an inspiration for others. She hopes to offer insights through sharing these stories, whether considering big changes or seeking escapist adventures.
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A journey with Sarah, who shares the struggles her husband Ben faces with systemic sclerosis and the life-saving heart transplant he receives. This experience is set against the backdrop of a pandemic as they navigate the challenges of hospital care, discover the kindness of their community, and find strength in resilience and hope.
Sarah Cart was raised and educated in New York and New England and wrote for multiple local publications. She and her husband, Ben, raised four sons in northeastern Ohio.
We dig into the raw, personal stories that capture the emotional and physical toll of caregiving, the battle with opioid dependency post-surgery, and the power of humour and family support. This narrative serves as a reminder that progress sometimes appears in the smallest gestures and moments of laughter, ultimately illustrating the significance of cherishing every step forward.
Sarah reflects on turning her personal experiences into a compelling narrative with the help of a ghostwriter. Her book On My Way Back to You: One Couple's Journey through Catastrophic Illness to Healing and Hope incorporates the perspectives of her husband and sons, showcasing their challenges.
After becoming empty nesters, Sarah and Ben moved to the Florida Keys but returned each summer to the Pennsylvania Poconos, where they have lifelong family ties.
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Pamela's journey is inspiring. She overcame a difficult childhood with an abusive, alcoholic father to become a successful entrepreneur and spiritual leader. Pamela shares how art school served as a sanctuary where she first embraced her uniqueness, and a life-altering encounter with a psychic medium offered the closure she never expected, changing the course of her life.
Pamela's journey took her from being an artist to starting a successful marketing and branding firm. She was inspired by spiritual teachings, like those from Abraham Hicks and the law of attraction. These ideas helped her make bold choices, such as ending her marriage to focus on her personal growth and healing. Practices like Reiki and meditation enabled her to discover hidden talents during a time of personal change and spiritual awakening. Pamela learned that our words and thoughts shape our reality.
Pamela Downes founded Spirit Calling, a platform that guides people through their spiritual awakening. The Spirit Calling online community offers classes and tools to heal the body, mind, and spirit.
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Neil is a passionate storyteller, a skilled documentary filmmaker turned fiction writer. His travels have taken him from historic libraries in New York to the ancient ruins of the Middle East. Neil's interest in classic films and history books led him to backpack across Egypt and Israel, blending his love for storytelling with travel. He shares the key moments and cultural experiences that have enriched his life and career, emphasizing the exceptional openness and generosity he encountered along the way.
Neil Laird is an LGBTQIA+, multiple Emmy-nominated director of historical films for Discovery, BBC, PBS, History Channel, National Geographic, and many other networks. He has produced over 100 programs around the globe that feature crumbling Egyptian tombs, lost Mayan cities, and mysterious shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea.
Neil talks about the incredible kindness of strangers he met while travelling. He met a Syrian family who gave up their only goat to honour him as a guest. These heartwarming stories challenge common fears and misconceptions, showing empathy that goes beyond cultural differences. Neil also shares a significant moment in his career while filming a restoration project at the Great Sphinx. This experience has influenced his perspective and inspired his transition from documentary filmmaking to fiction writing.
Neil shares his journey of changing careers from a freelance producer to an executive role at the BBC, and then returning to writing. He openly talks about the challenges faced by the television industry and the freedom that comes with pursuing passion projects.
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Catherine was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer at the tender age of 10 while also enduring an abusive home environment. Catherine shares the harrowing details of her treatments in the 1970s, the emotional isolation she faced, and how her faith became her lifeline. Catherine's journey is detailed in her book "Everyday Awakening."
Catherine Duncan is an Integrative Spiritual Consultant, Author, Holistic Healer, Inspirational Speaker, and Resilience Trainer, committed to whole-person healing with a focus on emotional and spiritual health.
We dive into the transformative journey of trading a high-flying career in advertising for spiritual fulfillment after a near-death experience. This pivotal moment led to a complete life overhaul, from pursuing a degree in theology to becoming a spiritual director and chaplain. The conversation explores the challenges of breaking away from societal and familial expectations, the pursuit of deeper meaning, and the strength gained through spirituality.
Catherine shares her transition from being a hospice chaplain to focusing on helping people live fully, inspired by her husband's near-death experience. Through her personal narrative, she offers practical advice on how morning mindfulness can set a positive tone for the day. By emphasizing self-love and the transformative power of gratitude. She provides invaluable insights into fostering a sense of peace and connection and the importance of living in the present.
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Have you ever felt like you're drowning in your success?
After more than a decade of relentless work, Hannah found herself in the depths of burnout. In her candid and inspiring narrative, Hannah shares how she transitioned from overwhelming exhaustion to a balanced life brimming with energy and purpose. Discover how recognizing the early, stealthy signs of burnout—like irritability and anxiety—can be a game-changer in reclaiming your well-being.
Hannah Tackett is a software design manager turned burnout coach.
Her journey didn't stop at recognizing burnout; she completely transformed her approach to work-life balance. By seeking support from health professionals and pursuing further health coaching and psychology education, Hannah identified the five success traps contributing to her burnout: people-pleasing, perfectionism, overextending, overachieving, and the fear of saying no. Through her story, you learn how prioritizing self-care, setting clear boundaries, and saying no to non-essential commitments can lead to greater efficiency and a more fulfilling life.
Hannah also moved closer to nature, which played a crucial role in her recovery, showing how aligning personal passions with lifestyle can recharge one's energy and improve well-being.
Below are the seven actionable tips designed to empower you on your journey toward success and well-being.
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Joel's journey, which began in Kurdistan, Iraq, offers a unique perspective on resilience and adaptability, shedding light on the enriching experiences that come from living and working in diverse cultural landscapes.
Joel David Bond is an American educator whose unexpected five-month stay on a remote Greek island during the COVID-19 pandemic led to profound personal and professional growth.
His story draws powerful parallels to the experiences of refugees, emphasizing the universal emotions of loss, resilience, and the quest for belonging. We also discuss his memoir, "As Large as Your Spirit: A Reverse Refugee Memoir," where Joel encapsulates his journey and the lessons learned about flexibility and resourcefulness in adversity.
Finally, we delve into the broader implications of cultural understanding and globalization. Joel highlights the importance of respecting individual cultural identities while embracing our shared human values. He also shares his upcoming plans to move to the Ivory Coast for a new teaching position and reflects on how these experiences shape his writing and personal growth.
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Living a life built on a foundation of addiction and deceit? Logan Hufford shares his profound and deeply personal journey through sexual addiction, starting with early exposure to magazines and leading to a series of destructive behaviours that nearly destroyed his marriage and family. He opens up about the harrowing moment his wife issued an ultimatum, forcing him to confront his addiction head-on and embark on an arduous path to sobriety.
Throughout this episode, Logan discusses the gruelling process of recovery, emphasizing the critical role of accountability, same-gender mentorship, and the essential support found in recovery groups.
By sharing his story, Logan aims to shed light on the pervasive impact of sexual addiction on relationships and the necessity of ongoing effort and support in overcoming such addictions.
Logan's transformation from a deceitful individual to someone striving for honesty and emotional openness is captivating. He reflects on the importance of vulnerability, open communication, and unconditional love in personal growth and family healing. Logan's leadership in recovery groups and his commitment to supporting others highlight the power of sharing personal stories and offering hope to those navigating similar challenges. This is an episode that, although you may not relate to, there are so many nuggets of insightfulness to grow our compassion for us humans. I hope you see that, too.
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How does one transform from a high-powered corporate executive to a free-spirited nomad? Jenny shares her incredible journey from a life driven by seriousness and fear to one led by heartfulness and play. She shares her early years in an emotion-suppressing family and her rise in the corporate world, where she felt increasingly disconnected from her true self.
Jenny Lincoln is a story-weaving sorceress & wise nomadic sage. With 30+ years in the Corporate trenches, Jenny balances authority with gentleness, serving truth with love & grace. Her talks are lightning bolts to your heart & soul, igniting you into action! Jenny is the visionary behind HUMNAV ~ the HUMan NAVigation Practice—your inner GPS for all things leadership.
We discuss the need for personal and professional disruption, exploring how breaking away from comfort zones can lead to tremendous growth. Using examples from early online media's disruption of traditional industries and the evolving role of artificial intelligence, we discuss the importance of embracing change. Jenny also shares her career transformation from finance to psychology and behavioural coaching, fueled by a desire for more human-centred work and fulfillment.
Emotions are at the heart of our final discussions, as we navigate through loss, grief, and transformation themes. Jenny shares her experience of hitting rock bottom and finding a way back to self-love and purpose, likening her journey to a caterpillar's metamorphosis into a butterfly. We also highlight the concept of the "sage age" and the empowering journey of turning 60, emphasizing the importance of heart in professional roles. How Jenny reconnected with her empathic nature through a nomadic lifestyle and how embracing internal feedback and intuition has liberated her to live authentically.
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Join us as we delve into the personal journey of Marie DeCosse, a young entrepreneur who founded NOMAD Travel Groups, a home exchange platform designed for everyone. Half Senegalese and half American, Marie shares her experiences of embracing diversity through her travel adventures. She talks about how her multicultural background has shattered stereotypes and fostered a more profound sense of global community.
Marie takes us through her childhood in Madagascar and Bangladesh, her unfulfilling job in international tax, and the pivotal moment during the global pandemic that led her to create NOMAD Travel Groups. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of developing the innovative platform, which aims to make travel more accessible through flexible home exchanges, lower costs, and foster genuine community connections for young professionals.
We also discuss the changing work culture, the rise of non-traditional career paths, and how NOMAD Travel Groups facilitates safe and affordable travel through home swaps. Marie wraps up with heartwarming personal stories highlighting the real-life benefits and connections formed through NOMAD Travel Groups. This episode is for anyone looking to redefine travel experiences and community-building efforts.
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Kirsten Rudberg's incredible story begins with eerie coincidences following the death of a close friend, which led her to embark on the Camino de Santiago in 2013.
From meeting strangers who resembled her late friend to receiving unsolicited travel guides, every sign nudged her toward a path of spiritual awakening and personal transformation.
As an MDiv graduate, panentheist, author, screenwriter, producer, and podcaster, Kirsten brings a unique perspective to her journey.
Experience the emotional highs and lows of the Camino through acts of unexpected kindness and profound connections. Kirsten's journey uncovers how these experiences deepened her appreciation for the kindness of strangers and the shared human experience, equipping her to help others in their own lives. Solo travel on the Camino can bring about profound self-realizations and personal transformations. It involves moments of intense introspection. Ultimately, it emphasizes the significance of supportive, loving individuals in our lives. This episode offers an understanding of the magic that the Camino de Santiago holds for most people.
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How do you balance motherhood and a thriving corporate career without losing your authenticity? Doris Jackson Shazier is a resilient mother of four from Orlando, Florida, who has shared her journey of raising children over nearly two decades. Starting motherhood at 19 as a first-generation college student, Doris opens up about societal expectations, internal conflicts, and the transformative experience of young motherhood. Her upcoming book, "Raising Justice," captures her incredible story of faith, grace, and perseverance.
Doris Jackson-Shazier is an author, speaker, ICF-accredited leadership coach, and people management consultant with over 20 years of experience in driving organizational growth and excellence.
Doris shares insights on juggling a demanding corporate career with motherhood. She rose in the corporate world, overseeing 10,000 employees across 96 locations while being a hands-on parent, creating efficient systems and leveraging daycare without relying on nannies. Eventually, she left corporate America to start a successful leadership coaching business, aligning her career with her values for a more balanced life.
This episode also delves into the emotional toll of maintaining authenticity in corporate America. Doris discusses the challenges of adapting her appearance and demeanour to meet professional expectations and the ensuing mental and emotional exhaustion. Her difficult COVID-19 experience prompted her to prioritize mental well-being and family. Doris's upcoming book, "Pieces to Peace," offers advice on overcoming fear and taking action, providing practical insights and inspiration for young professionals and aspiring leaders. This conversation is packed with wisdom, resilience, and actionable advice.
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D. Arlando Fortune shares his compelling journey of internal conflicts that led him to lead a double life of public success and private struggles, as well as the humbling moments that led him to embrace his faith and higher purpose. From being a top student and baseball team captain to battling addiction and ultimately finding his purpose, he turned his setbacks into stepping stones and reshaped his outlook on life.
Fortune is a self-publishing strategist, bestselling author, and founder of No Doubt Nation. He created the SIGNATURE Book Formula and the #OneBookAway Movement. Fortune also hosts the Wealthy Author Podcast, teaching entrepreneurs and speakers how to write, publish, and monetize their books.
He opens up about how the birth of his daughter acted as a pivotal moment in his recovery and discusses the strategies he's using to equip his children with the tools to make positive life choices, emphasizing the significance of individual personality traits and resilience.
Fortune also shares his spiritual transformation and journey from darkness to becoming an inspiring author. One of his many books is "Unlimited Potential: How to Stop Living with Fear, Doubt, and Uncertainty." His passion for education and community building has driven him to help others unlock their true potential. This episode focuses on the power of redemption, faith, and intentional living.
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In this episode, we explore the extraordinary journey of Victoria Pelletier, whose challenging childhood transformed her into a model of resilience and success. Adopted into a loving but financially struggling family, Victoria's determination and her adoptive mother's encouragement propelled her to academic excellence despite her facing social exclusion.
Victoria, an award-winning executive leader, bestselling author, and professional public speaker, has over 20 years of experience as a corporate executive. Known as the "Turn Around Queen" and the "CEO Whisperer," she inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership, and culture. She broke barriers by becoming one of the youngest Chief Operating Officers at age 24, president by 35, and CEO by 41.
Victoria shares valuable insights on success, leadership, and work-life balance in our conversation, particularly in high-stress environments like mergers and acquisitions. She highlights the importance of confidence, physical presence, and authenticity in leadership roles and discusses how mentors and opportunities have shaped her career. Victoria also addresses the reluctance of some leaders to nurture talent due to fear and insecurity and how embracing vulnerability can foster trust and strengthen team relationships.
We explore personal branding through her book Influence Unleashed - Forging a Lasting Legacy Through Personal Branding and her upcoming release, Whole Human Leadership. This new book aims to inspire a shift toward more compassionate, heart-centered leadership. Victoria's journey of writing during a career transition, her passion for public speaking, and her personal anecdotes offer invaluable lessons on managing a modern workforce with purpose and profit.
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Lea, a Swiss author and voiceover artist, shares her incredible journey from a childhood spent honing her piano skills to discovering new creative avenues in theatre and beyond. Hear how her rigorous training at the conservatory in San Francisco and the cultural leap from Switzerland to the United States shaped her artistic path. Guided by curiosity and encouragement, Lea's experiences in Paris and various artistic settings illuminate the serendipity of her career through the passages of friendship and the importance of embracing each opportunity that comes her way.
Lea Sakran is a cosmopolitan with Mediterranean, Eastern, and Western roots. She is a storyteller, author, copywriter, screenwriter, actress, and narrator known for her versatile and globally flavoured voice.
Lea doesn't just stop at her musical journey—she takes us into the multifaceted world of voiceover work, highlighting the significance of rhythm, voice care, and the broad spectrum of opportunities within the field. From working as a counsellor for visually impaired children to creating her own audiobooks like "Gusta and Gusto," Lea emphasizes the deep connection between storytelling and family. This episode explores the rich history of storytelling, its modern evolution, and the enduring value of the human voice amidst the rise of artificial intelligence. Discover how Lea's passion for connecting generations through stories continues to inspire and resonate in an ever-evolving industry.
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Lea services: Voiceover and narration for Audiobooks, commercials, Corporate documentaries, E-Learning, and Voice acting for different characters. www.leasakran.com
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Imagine your late grandmother appearing in a dream and urging you to learn a new language. For Regina from Bold Spirit Travel, this dream set her on an extraordinary path of personal transformation. Regina shares her immersive experience in Costa Rica, where she overcame language barriers and thrived in a non-English speaking environment.
Her journey took her from Costa Rica to Guatemala and finally to Barcelona, where she had to master both Castilian Spanish and Catalan. Moving to Barcelona marked a pivotal point in her life. It was there that she met her husband and advanced her career as a journalist and travel blogger. Regina also explores the challenges and beauty of being multilingual in a cosmopolitan city like Barcelona. She reflects on her ongoing efforts to learn Catalan and navigate a diverse linguistic landscape. Her passion for adventure led her to create all-women travel groups, fostering a sense of community and connection among travellers. Her story is about the courage to step out of one’s comfort zone and embrace solo travel, language learning, and community engagement.
Regina Winkle-Bryan founded Bold Spirit Travel, a company that connects women through adventure. She leads many Bold Spirit Travel trips along with a team of talented guides. Bold Spirit Travel persevered through the COVID-19 pandemic by transitioning to online travel experiences with global guides and chefs. Regina has visited over 35 countries and currently calls Washington state home.
This episode is packed with tales of bold moves, cultural adaptation, and the creation of lasting bonds through travel.
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The voices that speak from personal experience resonate when grief shrouds us in its unpredictable fog. Alexandra Whyman brings one of those voices as she recounts the harrowing tale of her husband's suicide and the complex aftermath that followed. Her vulnerability in sharing this journey casts a light on the often-overlooked intricacies of mourning, self-blame, and the stigmatization she endured. Her story is not just one of loss but also a powerful narrative of the resilience of the human spirit and the solace found in community and openness.
Alexandra is a best-selling author of the book The Suicide Club: What to Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death. She wrote it after her husband succumbed to suicide in 2020. She is a public speaker specializing in resources to rebuild after major life events. Her goal is to help others find moments of joy again and appreciate what life still offers.
Alexandra and I traverse the winding paths of grief, acknowledging that while it's a shared experience, the terrain is deeply personal for each of us. We reflect on the varying shades of emotional pain, the need for compassion in our responses, and the challenges of supporting those, especially children, who are navigating their unique sorrows. Our exchange reinforces the importance of creating spaces where mental health and the reverberations of loss can be discussed candidly – a testament to the healing power of conversation and understanding.
In the transformative power of storytelling, Alexandra takes us through her evolution from authoring "The Suicide Party: What to Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death" to launching her website, Forward to Joy. By sharing her resources and fostering vital dialogues on loss, love, and the quest for joy, Alexandra exemplifies how turning pain into purpose can pave the way for others on their healing journeys.
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Andrew Hall is the co-founder of NO STORY LOST, a business born out of a desire to preserve family legacies. He understands that these narratives are not just tales but the essence of our loved ones' lives. Andrew captures these stories because they are important to preserve before they are lost in time.
In this episode, Andrew candidly shares the triumphs and challenges of recording these histories, which future generations will undoubtedly cherish. He offers profound insights that reveal the spirit of those who have come before us. He underscores the bittersweet nature of this work.
Moving on to entrepreneurship, Andrew shares his journey from corporate life to founding a business based on personal values. His insights into the entrepreneurial spirit are as inspiring as the stories he helps preserve. He encourages listeners to contemplate the legacies they wish to craft in their personal lives and careers. Andrew's story is about capturing the past and shaping the future through the stories we leave behind.
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Join us on a botanical journey with Gary Lewis, M.Sc., a plant connoisseur whose rich history with horticulture has blossomed into a nursery boasting over 5,000 plant varieties. Gary's life is a colourful journey, from the hibiscus in his grandmother's garden to the exotic flora of distant lands, marked by a deep-seated passion and knowledge for plants.
Gary is the President of Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd. He has built the nursery into one of the best-known destinations for home gardeners and plant enthusiasts from all over the Lower Mainland in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He also wrote the encyclopedia "The Complete Book of Ground Covers" 4000 Plants That Reduce Maintenance, Control Erosion, and Beautify the Landscape.
This episode is a treasure for plant lovers. We trace Gary's roots from a young botanist to the creator of an indispensable guide on ground covers. His scientific background sheds light on the fascinating intersection of plant ecology and practical gardening, enlightening us on the value of diversity in the plant kingdom.
As we traverse the lush pathways of Phoenix Perennials, Gary reflects on the recent gardening surge sparked by the global pandemic, reminding us how tending to our gardens can be a source of solace and community strength. His dedication to nurturing plants and the people who care for them resonates deeply. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that celebrates the perennial joys of gardening and the shared growth we experience through our love for plants.
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Alise Saunders is a digital nomad/travel blogger, entrepreneur and life coach who has cast aside the anchors of traditional life for the freedom of the open road. Alongside her partner, Greg, and their two cat travellers, she shares their story of transformation from a Dallas apartment to the warmth of the Strawberry Festival in Humboldt to the unexpected generosity of strangers in Greece, a life of globetrotting adventure.
Alise's tale is a captivating mosaic of the highs and lows of full-time travel. Discover how they tackle everyday challenges, including pet nutrition on the go and the complexities of navigating foreign landscapes, all while collecting moments of human connection that surpass language and borders. Her meticulous planning goes into a lifestyle many only dream of. Alise's story isn't just about travel—it's an open invitation to reconsider what we hold dear and to envision a life where work and wanderlust coexist in a harmonious dance of endless exploration.
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Paul Trammell is a seasoned writer and artist who lives on his sailing boat in the peaceful waters of Bocas del Toro, Panama. His story is one of transformation, describing his journey from a life steeped in music and art to finding solace in sobriety and the vast horizons of the sea.
Throughout his story, Paul delves into the different layers of his life, sharing the vivid colours of his paintings, the rhythmic beats of his musical career, and the creative process behind his literary works. His books, such as "Alcoholics Not Anonymous: A Modern Way to Quit Drinking" and "Becoming a Sailor," explore minimalist living and discovering joy from being free from material wealth, highlighting the essence of true happiness and purpose.
As the conversation shifts to the craft of writing, Paul describes his disciplined approach to the art that has led to a diverse portfolio spanning genres from self-help to poetry. His journey celebrates the courage to redefine one's path and find fulfillment in the unexpected chapters of our own stories.
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Join us as we listen to Robert W. Norris, who shares the chapters of his life's novel. His experiences span continents and cultures, from the Redwood forests of Northern California to the bustling streets of Fukuoka, Japan. Robert's tapestry of experiences weaves a tale of adventure, identity, and the undying influence of a mother's love.
Robert was born and raised in Humboldt County, California. In 1969, he joined the Air Force but became a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War. He served in a military prison for refusing to fight in the war. In his twenties, he travelled across the United States, went to Europe twice, and made one journey around the world. In 1983, he moved to Japan, eventually becoming a professor at a private university. He spent two years as the dean of students and retired in 2016 as a professor emeritus. He is the author of three novels, a novella, and over 20 research papers on teaching. His most recent book, "The Good Lord Willing and the Creek Don't Rise: Pentimento Memories of Mom and Me," is his life story and tribute to his mother. Robert and his wife live near Fukuoka, Japan.
At every crossroad and challenge, Robert saw an opportunity to grow and redefine what it means to be home. His narrative takes us through the old hippie trail, the cultural shocks of reverse migration, and the embrace of a foreign land that eventually offered the sense of belonging he sought. His story is punctuated by the books that guided him, the family dynamics that shaped him, and the personal convictions that propelled him forward. Through Robert's eyes, we discover that home isn't always a place—it's where we find pieces of ourselves.
As we conclude our conversation, Robert shares the profound lessons on contentment and purpose he learned through suffering and the pursuit of happiness. Our discussion transcends the material, touching on the cross-cultural insights he gained from a life spent around the world and the tranquillity he found in his later years.
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Kayla Ihring's story is about the beauty of transformation and discovery as she recounts her shift from the structured 9-to-5 life to the freedom of the digital nomad lifestyle. It is a reminder that the world is vast and our time here is precious. Kayla is an author, digital nomad, and full-time traveller. Through our conversation, we traverse the globe, from the electric hum of Chicago to the colourful streets of Mexico and Guatemala, the charming canals of the Netherlands, and, eventually, today's recording. Kayle and her husband were in North Macedonia. Kyla's experiences, including the poignant loss of her aunt, serve as a powerful reminder to chase joy and fulfillment without delay, a theme that resonates throughout our discussion.
As we wrap up, Kyla peels back the curtain on the digital nomad lifestyle's balancing act of working and writing against the backdrop of global explorations. She shares strategies for budget-friendly travel, the importance of off-season adventures, and the significance of maintaining a work-life balance while moving. Discussing her book, "How to Be a Digital Nomad," Kyla underscores the authenticity of the nomadic journey, offering a blend of inspirational anecdotes and grounded advice. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or just beginning to entertain the idea of a location-independent lifestyle, Kyla's insights are an invaluable compass for navigating the freedoms and challenges of the digital nomad path.
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My guest is Martin Salama. Martin shares a deeply personal story about his journey, which began with a tragic event that shaped his life at a young age - the loss of his brother Michael. This heartbreaking experience sparked Martin's profound desire to bring happiness to others, often at the expense of his own well-being. Despite his best intentions, this compulsion to make others happy took a toll on Martin, leading to personal struggles, the collapse of his business finances, and strained relationships.
Martin is known as the Architect of The Warriors' L.I.F.E. Code. His book is Worrier To Warrior: 7 Steps to Uncover The Warrior Within and Live Incredibly Full Everyday.
He specializes in helping frustrated people quickly shift their mindsets to uncover their greatness so they can live up to their true potential and enjoy life!
Martin's transformation, aided by therapy and coaching, takes center stage as he imparts wisdom from his experiences and those of his life-coaching clients. He illuminates the path from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance, from a posture of anxiety to one of empowerment, to find balance and prioritize one's happiness.
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Have you ever found yourself unchanged, even after attending personal development workshops? You're not alone. Our part 2 episode peels back the layers on why some of us remain static despite our best efforts. We discuss the subtle dance between desire for growth and the comfort of the familiar and introduce you to my own skeptic-to-believer transformation through a life-altering encounter with Archangel Michael.
Vince Kramer is a military veteran and an airline pilot. He is now also a transformational trainer, speaker, teacher, mentor, and best-selling author of "Awakening Through Moments of Choice: A Memoir of Divine Guidance."He co-founded Imagine Miracles and believes that everyone can create their own life.
Here, it illuminates the oft-overlooked early signs of our life's calling. Vince emphasizes that the road to self-discovery doesn't require a map but a compass. And it's not just about the journey; it's also about the people we meet along the way.
Embark on the final leg of this transformative expedition as we chat with Vince about his pioneering three-tier program, designed to catapult you from self-awareness to a multidimensional existence.
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Ever found yourself questioning the very foundation of your purpose and happiness, despite a seemingly successful life? Vince's gripping narrative is a testament to this universal quest as he walks us through the profound transformation from a life of material success to one of deep spiritual fulfillment. His early ambition to help others love themselves, influenced by the competitive spirit instilled by his father and grandfather, initially led him down a path of notable achievements in military and commercial aviation. Yet, beneath the veneer of accomplishment lay an unquenchable thirst for true self-awareness.
Vince Kramer is a military veteran and an airline pilot. He is now also a transformational trainer, speaker, teacher, mentor, and best-selling author of "Awakening Through Moments of Choice: A Memoir of Divine Guidance."He co-founded Imagine Miracles and believes that everyone can create their own life.
As we unravel Vince's story, we see how life's unexpected challenges, including the aftermath of 9/11 and personal losses, became the catalysts for his self-discovery. Vince's journey beautifully illustrates the power of self-reflection. His quest pushes him to question long-held beliefs and bravely step into the realm of possibilities that come with embracing one's authentic self.
Vince shares his transformative journey and reveals the courage it takes to follow one's true purpose.
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When Ann's world was turned upside down by her daughter's addiction and mental health struggles, she was thrown into a journey that no guidebook on parenting could prepare her for. Her heart-rending tale of seeking therapy and rehabilitation for her daughter and confronting the heavy cloak of self-blame unfolds in this episode with raw honesty.
Ann Batchelder served as Editor of FIBERARTS Magazine, was guest curator for the Asheville Art Museum, worked as an account executive at a Manhattan advertising agency, and was Director of Special Events for the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Ann earned an MSW in psychotherapy. Her book Craving Spring -a mother's quest, a daughter's depression, and the Greek myth that brought them together
Taking a page from the timeless Greek myth of Demeter and Persephone, we weave through the intricate dance of holding on and letting go that every parent must learn. Ann's experience opens a window into storytelling's transformative power in healing and self-discovery, challenging the conventional wisdom of 'how-to' parenting in favour of a journey to self-trust. The conversation also serves as a salient reminder that breaking through the silence on mental health can foster a community rich in compassion and support, one story at a time.
As we wrap up the conversation, Anne's insights into navigating the intricacies of mother-daughter communication shine a light on the potential of listening and responding with intention. The wisdom she imparts on guiding children into adulthood, coupled with her journey chronicled in "Craving Spring," offers a touchstone for those grappling with similar tribulations. This episode isn't just a sharing of experiences; it's an invitation to embrace the collective strength of vulnerability and remember that you are not alone in the face of adversity.
Ann is the mother of two adult children and lives with her husband in Asheville, NC. She just published her memoir.
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Join us as we enter the world of GreenPal, known as the Uber of lawn care, and learn how feedback from the very people you serve can pivot the direction of your business. Hear firsthand the sacrifices and dedication required to run a landscaping company and the emotional rollercoaster of selling it to embrace a technology-driven model.
Bryan Clayton is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who has built a successful career by focusing on hard work, perseverance, and innovation. He is the co-founder and CEO of GreenPal, an online platform that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. Under Bryan's leadership, GreenPal has grown into a multi-million dollar company with over 200,000 active users.
In this episode, we get an intimate look at Brian's nomadic lifestyle that has shaped his current philosophies. Brian talks about working remotely while travelling the world and how personal loss can alter one's perspective on life. He also discusses the hollow satisfaction that often comes with material wealth versus the richness of experiences. This conversation with Brian will inspire anyone looking to blend entrepreneurial spirit and personal growth and provide tangible insights to forge their unique path to success and happiness.
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When life handed Shoba Rao the toughest of challenges at just 22, a battle with kidney failure, she didn't just face it—she became her beam of hope. Shoba's narrative is not just about surviving; it's a deep exploration of how illness can redefine one's philosophy of life, highlighting the profound impact of resilience and self-advocacy.
She rises with even greater determination, embracing her experiences to transform her perspective and empower those around her. We discuss the essential role of support systems, the emotional labour of caregivers, the unique ways we each respond to life's adversities, the cathartic process of writing her story and the importance of instilling hope and advocating for others facing the darkness of illness.
Her book "My Race Against Death: Lessons Learned From My Health Struggles" offers a matter-of-fact view of cancer treatments and living life to the fullest despite the disease as seen through the eyes of an India native who is now a San Francisco Bay Area company executive.
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Susan Gold's story is like a tapestry that weaves together challenges and triumphs, where each thread is coloured by personal growth and self-love. She grew up in a household where people had different coping mechanisms, like alcohol and food. However, Susan paved her path to the busy streets of New York City and into the influential circles of media giants such as Barbara Walters. Her journey was not just about escaping but finding her voice and place in a complex world.
Our conversation with Susan takes an intimate turn as we explore the nuanced landscape of addictive behaviours and the clarity that comes from self-reflection. From a career that placed her at the epicentre of brand-celebrity synergy to a raw confrontation with her struggles with alcohol, Susan's story is a beacon for those navigating the choppy waters of self-identity and purpose. She shares the wisdom gleaned from reframing painful experiences as lessons and the importance of setting healthy boundaries. Through her eyes, we see the power of a mother's bond and the determination to survive and thrive.
Susan's compassion and enthusiasm for life are evident as she invites anyone touched by her story to connect.
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Cuando Alicia y Carola enfrentaron una crisis familiar, poco sabían que su oscuridad se convertiría en luz para otros. Su valentía se transforma en 'Familias Horribles', un podcast que promete ser un refugio y una guía para aquellos que, como ellas, han navegado por las turbulentas aguas de las relaciones familiares tóxicas. En este episodio, nos sumergimos en las profundidades de las dinámicas dañinas que a menudo se esconden tras la fachada de la familia idealizada. Nuestras queridas amigas comparten no solo su historia sino también su compromiso con la verdad y el apoyo incondicional a quienes luchan por liberarse de cadenas invisibles.
Nos hemos hecho eco de la necesidad de romper el tabú que rodea a las 'Familias Horribles', y hoy levantamos la voz para reafirmar nuestro 'Derecho a Vivir en Paz'. Este capítulo nos invita a reflexionar sobre cómo los entornos familiares pueden moldear nuestra percepción de lo que merecemos y cómo, en ocasiones, es necesario tomar distancia para proteger nuestra integridad emocional. Con una conversación enriquecedora y la participación activa de nuestros oyentes, dejamos un claro mensaje: nadie debe tolerar el maltrato y todos merecemos una vida llena de paz. Acompáñanos en este viaje transformador junto a Alicia y Karola, un faro de esperanza en la búsqueda de relaciones familiares más sanas y auténticas.
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¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo una sola decisión puede cambiar el rumbo de tu vida? Alfredo Brandt, un compañero de adolescencia del colegio Humboldt, me acompaña en esta edición del podcast para compartir cómo su elección de carrera desafió las expectativas sociales y familiares, llevándolo por un camino menos transitado. A través de nuestras conversaciones, descubrimos la riqueza de las historias personales y cómo, sin importar cuán comunes creamos que sean, todas tienen su propio valor y enseñanzas.
Alfredo Brandt, experto con más de 30 años en inteligencia y contrainteligencia, tanto en el ámbito público como privado. Magister en Estudios Estratégicos y Análisis de Política Internacional de la Universidad de Westminster, Londres, con especialización en Homeland Security & Cybersecurity de la Universidad de Colorado, US.
Un relato que inicia con desayunos imponentes en la academia policial, nos lleva por una aventura que transita entre las calles de Caracas y los entresijos de la contrainteligencia en una Venezuela de alta tensión geopolítica. Alfredo nos sumerge en experiencias que van desde patrullajes en barriadas hasta operaciones de espionaje, ofreciendo una mirada íntima a la vida dentro de las fuerzas de seguridad y los desafíos enfrentados tanto en el terreno como en el ámbito personal, incluyendo anécdotas que despiertan desde sonrisas hasta reflexiones profundas.
Finalizamos con una introspección sobre los años venideros, resaltando la importancia de la salud física y mental en la preparación para el futuro. Alfredo, ahora profesor y consultor, nos deja con valiosos consejos y una historia personal que nos invita a apreciar y no subestimar el poder de nuestra propia narrativa. Su testimonio es un recordatorio de que el camino menos transitado, a menudo, es el que conduce a los descubrimientos más significativos.
Alfredo vive en La ciudad de Mexico con su hermoza esposa Maríeen y su hijo Ian.
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Imagine packing your life into a suitcase and stepping into the world as your home. That's the reality for Kate Evans, our remarkable guest who, alongside her husband Dave, traded the predictability of a permanent address for the boundless freedom of a nomadic life. Their story, as chronicled in "Wanderland: Living the Traveling Life," exudes a compelling allure for anyone who's ever dreamed of experiencing the richness of the world beyond the confines of a conventional lifestyle.
Kate Evans, PhD, is the author of eight books, including a duet of memoirs: Wanderland: Living the Traveling Life and Call It Wonder: An Odyssey of Love, Sex, Spirit & Travel, winner of the Bisexual Book Award. Her essays, stories, and poems have appeared widely.
We uncover the strategic planning and serendipitous moments that colour Kate's travels, the emotional landscapes navigated, and how her philosophy of minimalism isn't about having less but living more. Her journey, punctuated by the pages of her book, is a testament to the transformative power of embracing the unknown and the value of experiences over possessions.
This conversation isn't just about globetrotting; it's a deeper dive into the art of storytelling, connecting with others through shared narratives, and the relentless pursuit of personal fulfillment. Kate's insights on the nuances of a nomadic lifestyle and the courage to write one's own story—whether through the lens of a camera, the strokes of a pen, or the steps across unfamiliar lands—resonate with the soul of every aspiring wanderer like me.
Kate and Dave live part of the year in Baja California Sur, Mexico, and they travel the rest of the time.
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Have you ever found yourself seeking success without really understanding why?
Colin Kingsmill shares his compelling journey across three significant chapters of his life. He candidly discusses how he hit a wall at age 35 after a relentless pursuit of achievement, prompting him to reassess his motivation and pursue deeper self-discovery. This journey led him to the realization that true freedom comes from psychological liberation.
Life is full of transformation and new beginnings, and this episode offers a powerful example through a conversation about past life regression therapy. After a traumatic event, Colin discovers eight past lives and begins to heal their deeply rooted need for validation. This conversation also sheds light on the concept of worthiness, offering valuable insights for anyone seeking self-discovery and healing.
Colin describes his unique journey from chasing wealth to finding passion and discovering true purpose. His honest reflections on personal growth and transformation, his mission to help others rediscover their humanity, and the importance of living with integrity, overcoming fear, and finding freedom from suffering are genuinely inspiring.
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Have you ever felt the profound impact of a shared story? In our latest episode, we journey with our brave guest, Marsha Vanwynsberghe, as she recounts her struggles with teen substance abuse and the shame it carries. She shares her healing path, illustrating the transformative power of personal narratives. We reflect on the importance of owning our choices and how shared experiences can profoundly affect us and those around us.
Marsha is a Storytelling Business Coach, Speaker, Multi-Published Author, and Podcaster. She teaches the power of Radical Responsibility and Owning Your Choices in your own life. She empowers people to heal and own their stories, be conscious leaders and build platform businesses that create massive impact.
Marsha illuminates the significance of sharing personal growth stories with great sensitivity, especially when it involves addiction struggles. She emphasizes the importance of integrity and the delicate balance needed when applying loved ones in these narratives. We also explore how connection is fundamentally about shared emotions and experiences rather than the specifics of our stories. We talk about the vital role of vulnerability, boundaries, and respect in sharing personal narratives.
Finally, we touch on the importance of seeking support and actionable solutions when dealing with a loved one's addiction. We share our personal experiences, discussing the challenges of finding the right support group and counsellor. We highlight the shift from a victim mindset to one of ownership and responsibility, emphasizing the power of focusing on "what" instead of "why" when grappling with difficult situations. Listen for a thought-provoking conversation that underscores the power of sharing personal narratives, changing our stories, and respecting others' boundaries.
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Have you ever contemplated how societal systems shape our realities and experiences? The recent conversation with Michaell Magrutsche, a hospitality industry veteran and insightful thinker, led to a candid discussion about systemic living and his life story.
Michaell is a multimedia artist from Austria who now resides in California. He is the author of five books, a podcaster, a speaker, and a former Arts Commissioner of Newport Beach, CA. Michaell's experience-based, outside-the-box upbringing, forced upon him due to his neurodiversity, led him to become a creativity-awareness educator. He shares his personal life stories and unique paths as a neurodiverse child who was not aware of his disability at the time but now considers it a superpower.
The conversation wrapped by touching on the dichotomy between human-centric and system-centric living.
His story exemplifies the importance of embracing one's uniqueness to create a fulfilling and successful life.
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Connect with Michaell https://MICHAELLM.com
His podcast: THE SMART OF ART - The Power of Art and Creativity
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Join me on an unfolding journey of my guest, Ryan Delaney, as he leans into his 60th birthday, armed with the resilience and strength he's gleaned from his time on this earth. Ryan's life story is nothing short of a roller coaster ride, filled with lessons learned from his parents, triumphs and tribulations in the music industry, and a splash of an unexpected career change.
Ryan kicks off his story by reminiscing about his parents. Their strength and resilience, shaped by loss, war, and migration, influenced Ryan's outlook on life and continue to be his guiding stars.
Next, we traverse the peaks and troughs of Ryan's exhilarating journey in the music industry, from art school to a booming record business.
The story takes a turn when Ryan, in his midlife, dares to venture into a new career as a personal trainer despite the shadow of self-doubt and the challenges of dyslexia.
As we wrap up, we delve into Ryan's self-respect, work ethic, and personal growth philosophy.
Ryan's story showcases the power of passion, positivity, hard work, and resilience when navigating change.
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Here is the journey of our remarkable guest, Yan Huang, from Singapore. Yan peels back the layers of her life story, revealing her battle with stage three cancer, the turmoil of a toxic relationship, and her triumph over chronic illnesses. Her resilience and determination show hope and courage.
Yan, the Pivotal Healer, is a long-term young adult cancer survivor who has been living cancer-free for the last 15 years. She is a certified women's integrative health coach, Qi movement teacher and energy healing practitioner.
Yan opens up about her unexpected journey, from the initial shock of her diagnosis to finding the courage to make decisions about her treatment plan. Her insights into maintaining an active lifestyle amidst her treatment and navigating the healthcare system. But her journey doesn't end there; it takes an introspective turn when she reflects on finding purpose postcancer, negotiating the world of self-care, and setting future goals.
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The Army investigated, arrested, and tried to break LT. Col. Jason G. Pike. Since the age of seven, he has refused to be defined by his early learning disability diagnosis and instead bravely forged his path toward success. Jason's journey is chronicled in his National Best Selling Book, Soldier Against All Odds.
In this episode, we will delve into his book, his life journey, and how he turned his experiences into a platform to inspire and encourage others. Jason's story reaffirms that one can defy expectations and achieve the unimaginable with determination and perseverance.
Soldier Against All Odds is a beacon of hope and inspiration for anyone grappling with similar adversities. Jason's remarkable story is a striking example of how self-belief and tenacity can genuinely transform lives.
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Are you brave enough to travel to a new country without a return ticket? Meet Bhavana, author of The Art of Slow Travel, as she takes us on an exciting journey of her belief that slow travel can bring about a deep and rich encounter with an unfamiliar culture. As a seasoned traveller herself, Bhavana helps us understand what it means to immerse oneself in another world fully and how the concept of slow travel can transform the way we perceive our surroundings. Her book, The Art of Slow Travel, is a culmination of her own experiences and aims to inspire and guide readers on a journey of discovery - both internal and external - to gain new insights and perspectives.
Bhavana Gesota is an Indian American former technology professional, world slow traveller, artist, writer, thinker, and meditator. She was born and raised in Pune, India, before moving to the USA for work after 25 years. Over the past 25 years, she has lived in 9 countries, worked in 7 for extended periods, and travelled to 22 more across 5 continents.
From her experiences of taking six-month sabbaticals to her encounters with minimalists on the road, she has collected valuable insights that will help you pack not just your suitcase but also your life into a travel-friendly format. She'll also shed light on the nuances of a slow travel lifestyle and how it differs from a nomadic lifestyle, giving you new perspectives to consider before jetting off on your next adventure.
She reflects on the beauty of slow travel and how it has enabled her to forge lasting connections with people from all walks of life. Her tales of adapting to foreign lands, navigating visa processes, and embracing digital nomadism will inspire you to break away from the conventional norms of travel.
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This is a journey with Guy Morris, a former Fortune 100 business leader with a past you won't believe. He is opening up about his life story. He reveals the tale of a 13-year-old boy who fled home and became homeless. He battled mental health issues, addiction, and living on the streets. The story shifts from a painful journey of homelessness to a life of purpose, demonstrating the power of resilience and the importance of never giving up, no matter the odds.
Guy Morris has had a distinguished career spanning 36 years as a leader in the software, high-tech, and global energy sectors. In addition to his professional achievements, he has pursued many other interests. Guy has written songs for Disney Records, written screenplays for Sojourn Entertainment, holds a patent for his inventions, and is a licensed Coast Guard charter captain and a certified PADI diver and adventurer. Today, he is an accomplished author and publisher of intelligent, well-researched thrillers.
Guy's life proves you can rise from the rubble and create a legacy. Through conversations, we follow Guy's remarkable transition from a struggling student to an ace scholar, uncovering his keen interest in the sciences and the philosophy of the Renaissance. Alongside these personal revelations, he shares the excitement of his daring journey into writing a historical novel that unravels a centuries-old mystery involving a real-life pirate and a lost city.
Prepare for an episode packed with resilience, discovery, and inspiration.
To learn more about all his fascinating THRILLERS books: https://www.guymorrisbooks.com/
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Here is a tale of adventure, culture, and entrepreneurial spirit from Silke Ortmann. Silke is a professional kiteboarder who traded the hustle and structure of life in major cities for the laid-back lifestyle of Isla de Margarita, Venezuela. From her discovery of kiteboarding to her love for the local culture and the vibrant community, Silke's story is one of personal growth and resilience.
Our conversation takes a thrilling turn as Silke shares her experiences kiteboarding in El Yaque, a hub for enthusiasts of the sport. We delve into the technicalities of the sport, the importance of safety, and how the sport has evolved over the years. Prepare to be transported to a world where the wind is your guide and the ocean your playground. But it's not just about kiteboarding. The heart and soul of Venezuela, its food, people, and spontaneity, add a beautiful layer to Silke's story. We contrast this vibrant lifestyle with the more structured life in major cities and explore the underrated value of a close-knit community.
Silke takes us behind the scenes of her beachfront restaurant - Guacuco Surf. We discuss the seasonal ebbs and flows of the business and the realities of becoming an entrepreneur. So, if you're ready to be inspired by a story of determination, resilience, and passion for kiteboarding and island life, tune in to this episode.
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Can you imagine the strength and resilience it would take to endure a 29-hour labour and then face the hardships of trying to conceive a second child? These are the realities Nicole Smithhad to grapple with, along with the even more challenging experience of raising a child diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.
Nicole is a dedicated advocate for human dignity. She has a background in Law and Public Policy and a successful career in Communications. In 2020, Nicole faced a life-altering experience when her daughter was born distressed and diagnosed with cerebral palsy. This intensely personal journey ignited her passion for advocating for her daughter's values and motivated her to raise her voice for those often marginalized.
Her story is a stark window into the realities of NICU care, parenting a child requiring constant medical attention and trying to balance time and affection between multiple children. Through it all, Nicole's story underlines the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and a supportive community.
Nicole opens up about the emotional turmoil she endured as she navigated through her daughter's diagnosis and the challenges it brought with it. The daily life she lived of having to feed her daughter with a pump 24/7, closely monitor her breathing, and the continuous medical attention her daughter required. She teaches us the importance of grieving unmet expectations, taking moments to feel overwhelmed, and the power of sign language as a mode of communication for nonverbal people.
Nicole talks about her emotional exhaustion and the importance of having a supportive tribe in the healing process. This episode is a testament to a mother's strength, love, and resilience in adversity.
Driven by her personal experiences and desire to promote human dignity, Nicole founded Dignity Defense Institute, a non-profit organization.
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In this episode, I had a heartfelt conversation with Mary Giuliani, an excellent life coach who shared her inspiring recovery journey from childhood trauma and addiction. Her story sheds light on the significant impact of childhood trauma and the challenging journey to overcome it. Throughout the conversation, Mary's insights and experiences offer hope and encouragement to anyone struggling with similar issues.
Mary's story is a 30-year journey of recovery from trauma and addiction. She shares her experience with various therapies, including EMDR, neurofeedback, mindfulness, and community-building that enabled her to heal and find self-compassion.
Mary Giuliani is a Master Certified Coach and keynote speaker specializing in helping survivors heal from complex trauma and achieve long-term recovery with food, weight, and substances.
We will delve into Mary's influential book titled "It's Not About Food, Drugs or Alcohol, It's About Healing Complex PTSD." Mary offers us a glimpse into the book's four sections and the accompanying healing workbook, which has been a catalyst for transformation for many of its readers.
Through her story, we learn to appreciate the significance of acknowledging the past, the lasting effects of childhood trauma, and the value of understanding personal struggles. Mary also highlights the importance of self-compassion and the power of inner healing.
She currently resides in Southern California with her partner.
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Today's story, Janey Brown, dives deep into the powerful world of music and its profound impact on mental health. From Janey's fearless early performances to her high school years marked by feelings of entrapment, we follow her journey through performance anxiety and the influencing factors of nature vs. nurture in this context.
Janey is a coach with expertise in trauma, a professional singer, and a keynote speaker. She also studies psychology and plans to publish her first book in 2023.
Janey bares her soul, sharing her struggles with unresolved trauma and mental health issues that demanded her attention. Hear her story of juggling roles: from being a martial artist and performer to a fitness industry worker and aspiring musician. Witness the power of her voice, her very lifeline, fading away, and the terrifying liberation she experiences in its absence. Janey's quest for healing begins with vocal therapy - a transformative journey that enlightens and inspires.
As we journey further, Janey shares her personal growth and transformation story and how she merged art, music, and mental health to create FEARCE Academy. Gain insight into her upcoming book and her decision to let go of titles and attachments to reduce suffering. Join us in this compelling exploration of the symbiotic relationship between music/ art and mental health and how Janey turned her challenges into opportunities for growth and healing.
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Can the power of love and creativity be used to overcome life's biggest hurdles? Tracy Hazzard, my guest today, certainly believes so. Harnessing her innate creative spirit and the nurturing love of her parents, she shares how she transformed obstacles into opportunities, ultimately leading to a fulfilling life and successful businesses.
Tracy has had quite the journey as an entrepreneur. She's all about innovation, taking risks, and adapting to new technology. Together with her husband, they've created amazing businesses based on their creativity, bright minds, and extraordinary teamwork. Tracy tells us all about how she went from the textile industry to working in the tech industry. Plus, she shares some really helpful insights and lessons she learned along the way.
But Tracy's story isn't all about business; she talks about how creativity and personal life come together and the dynamics of working with her husband and balancing their schedules for quality time. She reflects on her role as a mother, drawing parallels between the love she received from her parents and the nurturing environment she provides for her three daughters. So, join in this enriching conversation to uncover the transformative power of love, creativity, and positive perspective.
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Have you ever questioned the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity? Here is Andrew Davie, who recounts his captivating fight against a ruptured brain aneurysm. A former budding author, Andrew takes us through the intensely personal twists and turns of his life following that fateful day at the airport. He sheds light on the gruelling process of physical healing and the slower, often overlooked journey of emotional recovery that ensued.
Imagine a life-altering event that forces you to reevaluate and redefine your dreams, emotional connections, and the essence of joy. Thrown into such an upheaval, Andrew grapples with his new reality. He candidly discusses the emotional roller coaster he endured after his physical recovery, his dreams of becoming a published author put on hold, and the struggle to navigate the changes in his emotional landscape. However, Andrew emerges with a newfound appreciation for beauty and a fresh perspective on life.
Lastly, we delve into Andrew's present and future. Andrew recently started a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program keen on assisting others in their recovery from brain injuries. Andrew's journey serves as a beacon of hope for those dealing with similar experiences, underlining the essence of resilience and the power of hope.
Andrew is a co-host of the show Happy Hour with Heather and Guest and a crime fiction novelist, short story writer, and volunteer.
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After suffering health challenges that resulted from focusing on everyone and everything but herself, Dr. Alex's work turned towards helping other driven women navigate the world of fatigue, thyroid issues, anxiety and depression, difficulty losing weight, gut health and more without using medications. This is a journey of resilience, strength and self-discovery. Dr. Alex shares her compelling personal narrative. From her unexpected journey into motherhood in the challenging terrain of Alaska to her battle with a toxic environment and troubled marriage, Dr. Alex's story is a testament to the power of setting boundaries and redefining personal integrity.
Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley is a thought leader in outside-the-box and natural approaches to women's health and hormones, focusing on what she has termed Selfless Syndrome.
Entering the tumultuous world of entrepreneurship, Dr. Alex faced the burnout many business owners fear. But rather than succumb to the pressure, she used this experience as a springboard to her greater purpose. From managing her business and leading a team to finding her passion as an Integrative Women's Health Coach and pursuing a Ph.D. in Integrative and Natural Medicine, she's a testament to the importance of working within our zone of genius.
We also delve into the crucial topic of hormonal balance and self-worth, discussing the impact of stress on our hormones and the importance of understanding our internal environment. We broach the challenges of Western medicine and women's health and how understanding our bodies is the key to well-being.
Dr. Alex founded Emergent Women Coaching & Health Consulting and is building a business that serves her clients and her health while helping other women do the same. She is the host of the Intuitive Women's Leadership Podcast for Busy High Performing Women, the creator of the Emergent Women Method and Chrysalis Health Consulting Program, a Ph.D. candidate in Integrative Medicine through Quantum University, and an Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine. Her mission is to help women break through the constraints imposed by misinformation, society and a lack of self-worth and step into the tremendous power of who they are.
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Discover the captivating story of Edward - a versatile video producer and digital nomad. Follow his journey filled with ups and downs - from experimenting in various niches to establishing a thriving career in the tech industry. Edward's tale is a testament to his tenacity and perseverance in the face of challenges.
His transition from nightlife to a career in tech brought him face-to-face with the importance of emotional intelligence, particularly in email communication. As he traverses through various European cities, leveraging platforms like Airbnb, Edward finds a change of scene and a plethora of opportunities outside of New York City. Along the way, he developed impressive SEO expertise and shared his journey on TikTok, paving the way for the 'Build in Public' movement. All this while emphasizing the importance of having fun and fostering a world filled with empathy.
Yet, the conversation doesn't end here. Edward talks about the value of sales skills, highlighting his experiences and struggles as he navigated the tech arena. He also shares his insights on the role of traditional education, the influence of books like 'How To Win Friends and Influence People,' and the power of networking. Finally, he opens up about the challenges and strengths of being neurodiverse, viewing it as a superpower. Tune in for a journey filled with insights, inspiration, and a raw look into the life of a digital nomad.
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How would you navigate through the wilderness of grief, discover a new version of yourself, and perhaps, find love again after losing a life partner of over three decades?
The fearless guest and inspiring Debbie Weiss have walked the path and shared her journey. Having lost her husband to cancer, Debbie provides a poignant narrative of living through loss, wrestling with grief, and finding the courage to reshape her life.
Debbie is a former attorney who earned her MFA in creative writing at 56 from Saint Mary's College of California. After losing her high school sweetheart and husband of 32 years, George, Debbie turned to writing as she lived alone and single for the first time.
In this episode, we pull back the layers of Debbie's healing process, exploring the instrumental role of therapy in dealing with her loss. The struggle to respect her husband's wishes while battling the urge to intervene is heart-rending, as is her journey back to school for an MFA. Her resilience is evident in how she dealt with loneliness and eventually ventured into online dating, leading her to find love again five years after her husband's passing.
Her journey results in a book titled "Available As Is: "A Midlife Widow's Search for Love," published in 2022.
As we wrap up, the power of Debbie's story emerges in her candid reflections. Her openness and vulnerability encourage us to listen, respond, and connect. In sharing her tale, Debbie becomes a beacon of hope, reminding us that loss is not the end but a part of life's journey. Indeed, life can and does go on, sometimes in ways we never imagined. Join us in this heartfelt conversation and let Debbie's story inspire those treading a similar path.
Debbie lives in California Bay Area.
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What if you had a roadmap for adulthood that no one ever handed you? That's what Natasha, author of Shit, Adults Never Taught Us, has created. Inviting us on her journey, she unveils the inspiration behind her book, sparked during the quiet contemplation the pandemic brought. An easy-to-navigate guide, her book explores four pillars of adulthood - money and career, relationships, mental health, and life - through bite-sized wisdom nuggets.
Natasha is a Maryland native. She moved to LA straight after college and worked as a Producer in the film industry for almost a decade before she wrote her first book, "Shit Adults Never Taught Us," in six weeks.
Natasha doesn't just stop at her book. She generously spills over invaluable insights on community building in the digital world. She emphasizes soulful connections over mere numbers and encourages seeking out your tribe.
Natasha is a world traveller and podcaster. For her, travelling has been a pivotal factor in her self-discovery journey and plays a critical role in her forthcoming book. Also, her podcast, she says, allows a deeper exploration of topics that resonate with modern society.
Natasha lives in LA with her pet, Kingston.
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Dr. Margit Gabriele Muller is a veterinarian and Executive Director of Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital. She is also an award-winning author of the book "Your Pet, Your Pill" and a professional certified coach and speaker.
Margie tells a captivating tale of her journey from overcoming childhood trauma to becoming a highly respected veterinarian. She also shares a personal aspect of her life, growing up with a mother diagnosed with schizophrenia and how animals have therapeutic benefits for mental health.
Imagine being the only Western woman working at the largest Falcon hospital in the Middle East. Margie became the first female falcon doctor in the male-dominated world of Arab falconry. She tells of her remarkable experiences at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, where she faced resistance from staff and falconers but succeeded through resilience and her knowledge of German veterinary practices. Under her leadership, the Falcon Hospital has become a major tourist attraction, sharing knowledge about this fascinating tradition. Our conversation takes us on an insightful journey through the mesmerizing world of falconry in the Middle East, where these majestic birds are deeply embedded into the daily life of the Bedouins. Margie's narration of the bond between a falcon and its owner, the preventive measures for a falcon's long life, and the protective glove for the handler's arm is nothing less than fascinating.
As we wrap up our conversation, Margie discusses her coaching program, Deep Inner Transformation in 30 Days, and how regression therapy can bring about powerful changes. You will surely be captivated by Margie's experiences and the unique insights she gets from her world.
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Osnat is a Product Coach, Author of the bestselling book "Starting From Scratch - Manage Change Like Your Career Depends On It," and Speaker.
Imagine leaving everything you know behind to start a new life in another country with another culture, only to be warned that the job you're moving for may not be there after all. That's precisely what happened to Osnat, our guest on today's episode, who bravely decided to relocate from Israel to the US, despite looming uncertainty. Listen as she shares the gripping journey of courage, resilience, and "Starting from Scratch."
After her worst fears materialized and his position was eliminated, Osnat didn't crumble. Instead, she used this setback to fuel his determination, presenting a compelling case to her boss with research and data to back her claims. Not only did this move to get her rehired, but it also paved the way for another career reinvention. Osnat's story is a testament to the power of well-honed networking skills, understanding people's motivations, and preparing for oneself in the workplace.
During our conversation, Osnat shares insights from her book “STARTING FROM SCRATCH.” A toolkit packed with everything you need to make change work for you. You'll learn how to grow your knowledge, build your resilience, connect with the right kind of support, recognize when change is coming, design your role model, step into her shoes, and manage your mental health along the way. Osnat emphasizes the importance of honest conversations with your manager and the value of mentorship. Her experience of wearing multiple hats - as a consultant, writer, author, mom, speaker, and course developer - speaks volumes about her incredible resilience and relentless pursuit of growth. So, prepare to be inspired and enlightened by Osnat's journey, packed with invaluable lessons for personal development and career reinvention.
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Augustin Bourgois - Augie embarks us on his captivating story of self-discovery and career. Leaving his town in Lille, France, at 15, he bravely ventured to a farming-focused boarding school, opening his eyes to different cultures and ways of life. This bold decision sparked a series of adventures. Augie's path took him to the vibrant city of Bayonne, between France and Spain, where he indulged in delicious food, revelled in a lively social scene, and discovered his passion for the hospitality industry.
Our conversation leads us through Augie's remarkable experiences, from attending culinary school to working in a Michelin-star restaurant. Along the way, he imparts invaluable insights into embracing the unknown, the significance of patience, and the power of forging connections. His story serves as a testament to the fact that regardless of age or background, something new and exhilarating is always waiting for you.
Augustin Bourgois is an MBA grad with a multicultural experience in business management, customer success, and operation development. After working in hospitality management in Europe and Asia, he settled in New York and sterned his career in the tech industry, launching Data Sailing in 2020 as a data analyst. His soft and technical skills solve Data issues and implement new processes.
Please tune in and be inspired by Augie's incredible journey and the lessons he has learned. Whether you're seeking the courage to change your life or simply searching for motivation.
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Claire French - After a chance encounter during the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival, I was thrilled to sit down with Claire, a remarkable dancer, choreographer, and mentor with over 30 years of experience. In our conversation, we dive into her fascinating PhD research in dance, which explores the role of a choreographer as more than just an authority figure. She reflects on the significance of creating a space for collaboration between dancers and choreographers and how open-mindedness and a willingness to question can lead to new perspectives and growth in the world of dance.
We discuss the pivotal moments in Claire's career as she transitioned from a dancer to a choreographer and mentor. She shares her experiences with interdisciplinary collaboration and how it has shaped her creative process, as well as the importance of fostering dialogue and understanding between dancers and choreographers. Claire's unique perspective on the art of dance is genuinely enriching to all who listen.
Claire is a renowned choreographer, dance artist, teacher, and researcher with multiple awards in Europe and Canada. Claire was born and trained in Europe, but her journey led her to Canada when she pursued an MFA in Interdisciplinary Studies at SFU, Vancouver, where she became a permanent resident in 2001.
Don't miss this compelling conversation with a true artist and visionary in the world of dance, Claire.
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Amir Siddiqui followed a series of disappointments as a young man and became depressed and suicidal. He spent the next eight years pursuing personal growth and completely turned his life around.
He firmly believes that having an empowered mindset, maintaining a healthy diet, connecting with nature, getting enough sleep, having social connections, and exercising regularly are all crucial factors in achieving a happy and healthy life.
Amir's book, "From Suicidal to Serene," was launched in October 2022. It combines a memoir and a self-help book, where he shares his 8-year journey towards healing and personal growth.
Amir was born in Pakistan and immigrated to the United States in 1994. He resides in Virginia, where he enjoys forest bathing, kayaking, sailing, meditating, and yoga.
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Danielle is a brain trauma survivor, public speaker, author and entrepreneur who turned pain into power after being hit by a drunk driver at 23. She defied the medical prognosis of no hope and recovered her physical and mental abilities with the help of Asea Redox Signaling Molecules, yoga and meditation. Her story is an example of Post-Traumatic Growth, a positive psychological change that some people experience after a traumatic event.
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Her book: MIND CONTROL: It's All In Your Head.
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Sue Bowles is a survivor, award-winning author, speaker, and Master Certified Professional Coach.
Having done the hard work of healing following a childhood rape, an eating disorder, and suicide ideation, Sue now defines the effect these life-altering events have had on her. The events no longer define Sue. She joins us to explain her journey of surviving and recovering from abuse, trauma, depression, and an eating disorder. She leads "My Step Ahead," an organization committed to breaking the stigma around mental health struggles. "You only have to be a step ahead to help the person behind you" is the bedrock of the value Sue brings.
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To connect with Sue: https://www.suebowles.com/
Her book: The Space Between
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Justin Brien had a 16-year battle with addiction and a lifelong mental health and self-worth struggle. He lost jobs, friendships, a son, a girlfriend, and nearly his life. He was hopeless and lost. This is his story and the power of him finding his WHY. Now he shows people that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I found it surprising that someone could have such low self-worth at a very young age.
Justin Brien is now a Mental Health Advocate, Inspirational Speaker and Professional Coach. He believes in the power of sharing your story and that lending an ear can go a long way.
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Zachary Daniel is a young entrepreneur who desires an unconventional life and career. He covers his first business, career, entrepreneur’s mindset, and life as an adopted African American into a white family. His story was engaging, and the time we spent together was enjoyable.
He is a jovial American Midwest native who graduated with a degree in Nuclear Medicine before pursuing his passion in finance. Now a Registered Investment Advisor, he leads a new wave in the industry focused on cryptocurrency. He recently came out with his debut fiction novel, Manifest Destiny.
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Nathan Stuck brings a unique perspective on finding a career with a purpose. After a decade of professional experiences, some worse than others, he began an MBA and got introduced to the B Corp movement. Nathan has spent the past five years immersing himself in corporate social responsibility and ESGs, building diverse, inclusive, engaging, and winning cultures. His story shows how he learned from all his jobs and never stopped taking action and making progress for himself. He was fortunate to find a career with purpose—a dream for most of us.
He loves helping students find their paths to purpose and to inspire executives to bring their businesses into the 21st century. I enjoyed our conversation and the many nuggets of wisdom Nathan shared with me. He is engaging, fun and authentic.
Nathan is an award-winning leader in the B Corp community and the Founder & CEO of Profitable Purpose Consulting, a culture and impact consultancy that helps companies certify as B Corporations.
Nathan teaches an experiential MBA course on B Corps at the University of Georgia. He serves on the board of B Academics, a nonprofit committed to research and experiential B Corp learning opportunities worldwide.
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His book, Happy Monday: Designing Your Career With Purpose.
Website https://www.profitablepurposeconsulting.com/
TedTalk: Reimagining Capitalism Through Purpose, With Purpose, & On Purpose
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Did you take what you thought was your dream job in your chosen career but now feel stuck in a role that no longer makes your heart sing? Do you fantasize about escaping but don't know how? Well, maybe Elizabeth's story is for you. She shares how excited she was to become a teacher after raising her children and how unhappy she became after just a few years into it. Her tenacity to find an exit took her to where she is now. She helps heart-centred teachers get out of teaching and into a life they love. She hosted the "Get out of Teaching" podcast and founded the 20K viral Get out of Teaching Facebook group.
Elizabeth Diacos is a career transition coach for educators. She founded Larksong Enterprises. Elizabeth is on a mission to help teachers make a healthy, empowered, and hopeful exit out of Education and into a life that aligns with their passion, purpose, values, and priorities.
Elizabeth lives in Australia.
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Website: www.larksong.com.au
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Cathi Rae, in 2017 walked away from a professional career that was making her miserable. She took on the role of a domestic cleaner instead. This gave her time and energy to do what she loved. That is poetry, writing, and other creative outlets. She studied for an MA in creative writing. Cathi, via Instagram, is now challenging the invisibility of older women in fashion, celebrating preloved styles and mindful consumption. She is currently working on a Ph.D. on the poetry of marginalization.
Cathi is a widely published poet and a spoken word artist. Her collection "Your cleaner hates you & other poems" (Soulful Publishing) is available via Amazon. She also performs and teaches creative writing throughout the UK.
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Art Costello isn’t only sharing his astounding story; he’s also offering wisdom on how to shed limiting beliefs by focusing on how to expect vs what to expect.
There is one thing that drives Art, and that is the passion for expectations. As a visionary mindset expert, author and counsellor, Art hones the expectations of people who have perhaps lost their joy, are feeling anxious or depressed, or can’t seem to connect to their life’s purpose. He is devoted to helping people from all walks of life connect their expectations with their achievements. Using his life experiences and training, he has created a powerful program, Expectation Therapy, that will guide the user through their current inhibited belief patterns into their optimal creative mind.
Art’s background includes serving as a Marine in Vietnam, playing college and semi-professional baseball, completing a degree in psychology, working as a talent scout in the entertainment industry, and being an entrepreneur and counsellor. Art is also the host of the popular podcast Shower Epiphanies. He currently lives in Austin, Texas.
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This is the story of Lily, a self-proclaimed extroverted introvert who spent years figuring out who the hell she was. Always yearning for connection but yet constantly wanting solitude. Not fully fitting in but not excluded either. Often feeling like she didn’t belong and spent years struggling to find her voice, passion, and identity. She thought starting her career in corporate consulting in another country and culture could wipe clean all her insecurities and start fresh with confidence. She was wrong. If anything, it amplified.
Despite all that, she became unapologetically authentic & empowered in her career in a quiet and confident way.
Lily Woi, formerly a corporate consultant, is now a coach for corporate leaders and professionals. She accelerates their career progression and helps them fall back in love with their professions.
She is on a mission to help others unleash their success and superpowers to flourish in their uniqueness.
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This is a coming-of-age road trip like no other.
Chris Donaldson is an adventurous man with a motivation that drove him to embark on a journey of self-discovery. He left Belfast in 1979. He originally planned a 10k-mile motorcycle ride to Australia but didn’t make it. The Iranian revolution stopped him and forced him to take a detour. That took him to the peaks of The Andes, and he upped his mileage to 50k before returning to Belfast.
Chris is the author of ”Going the Wrong Way,” which chronicles a worldwide voyage of self-discovery and brings the reader in to share his experiences.
42 years later, Chris is now, again, on a ride to Australia, on the same Moto Guzzi Le Mans. He decided to finally complete the journey with an old friend, Liam Lavery and is making the journey in stages as they both have wives, children, and jobs. They will continue to the Americas to complete the round-the-world voyage if all goes well.
This is his story; let’s enjoy it!
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Welcome to episode #85
My guest is Benjamin Davidson.
Benjamin is a psychological professional with over 20 years of experience in mental health, practicing outside of licensed services. He is not a counsellor, psychologist, or therapist. He offers eclectic dream analysis and edits historical dream literature, all for entertainment and educational purposes.
He is here to share his story of becoming Benjamin, The Dream Wizard, an interpreter of people's dreams. Benjamin is a fellow podcaster with extensive physiology, philosophy, and archetypes knowledge. He touches on many interesting points, including his neurodiverse brain and education. It was fun to spend time in Benjamin's world. You'll agree that he is a clever and jolly man.
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Welcome to episode #84
My guest is Tina De Luca.
Tina is the founder of INLIGHTIN ENERGY. She provides intuitive reading services and guidance for individuals and groups.
Her story began when she had a near-death experience at age 5. She shares how she discovered her abilities and answers many other questions my curiosity came up with. Tina believes that her esoteric family, mentors, and all of her life’s circumstances have contributed to her psychic abilities.
She utilizes her gifts and in-depth knowledge of Numerology and the Cards to counsel toward clarity, comfort, and confirmation. Her readings encompass the past, present, and future.
Tina De Luca is a native of Alberta, Canada and has lived and travelled in many diverse cities worldwide.
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tina@inlightinenergy.com
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Welcome to episode #83
My guest is Ashlee Dozier
Ashlee is a Florida entrepreneur with a love for travel and business. In 2016, after a decade-long career in public health and having exited an abusive relationship, she set out on a four-month solo backpacking trip around the world. Along the way, she discovered the luxurious world of Egyptian fragrances. She built a business from the ground up, Anuket Luxury Apothecary, to share her passion with those looking for a natural alternative to traditional colognes and perfumes.
In her episode, she shares her travel experiences, lessons on entrepreneurship, and her challenges and achievements. Ashlee also talks about her belief that there’s enough success available in the world for all of us to achieve it. She shares how she enjoys collaborating with other small businesses via Anuket.
All her exotic fragrance oils are imported from Egypt and hand-bottled in Florida.
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Anuket Luxury Apothecary
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Welcome to episode #82
My guest is Grant Tate.
Grant is a servant leader, transformational coach, author, and business consultant who helps people learn how to thrive in our chaotic world.
Grant is here to share his story of struggles to find himself despite his success in the corporate world. He was conflicted, disillusioned, and alone. Grant searched for meaning while navigating new challenges, cultures, and rapid societal changes across two continents, where he eventually found a new path to transformation. His experiences over these years inspired him to write his first book, "Hand on the Shoulder: Finding Freedom in the Confluence of Love and Career." This is his journey through the joys and absurdities of work life and the struggle to find a balance between personal ambition and the human need for love.
Grant lives in Charlottesville, VA, with his wife, Ancolien.
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Welcome to episode # 81
My guest is Andrea Lukac
Andrea is based in St Pölten, Austria, where she’s a Neuro-linguistic programming Trainer, Hypnosis Coach and Psychological Counsellor. Andrea believes in setting healthy boundaries and changing subconscious patterns for a better life. After studying economics, when Andrea entered the working world, she quickly noticed how unhappy she and other people around her were in their day-to-day lives. This awareness pushed her curiosity to try and live her life to the fullest and find her passion. Andrea looked into various methods and tools for help. Eventually, certified with extra tools and knowledge focusing on human behaviour, Andrea also assists others in overcoming fear, shame, and judgment by teaching them how to communicate their needs and wants effectively.
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To connect with Andrea: andrealukac.coaching@gmail.com
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Welcome to episode #80
My guest is David Richman
An entrepreneur, author, public speaker, athlete, and philanthropist, David Richman uses the lessons learned in his life to enrich and inspire others. He is sharing his lessons learned, having been a sedentary, overweight smoker. David knew that he needed to focus not on what others wanted out of him but on what he wanted out of life. And how he became a writer and wrote his first two books.
During our conversation, he made me reflect as he shared many noteworthy points:
1 - The importance of sharing your story as it forms a deeper connection with others and oneself.
2 - The power of talking to your mind and changing one's perspective.
3 - The power of leading with curiosity.
4 - The mindset of 'I have to do something' vs 'I get to do something.'
Let's enjoy David's Story.
David's books:
Winning in the Middle of the Pack, David discusses how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined.
Cycle of Lives, David shares the interconnected stories of others overcoming obstacles—specifically cancer.
To learn more about David's story and mission david-richman.com
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Welcome to episode # 79
My guest Kimberly Anne Bell
The amazing Kimberly joined me for this week's episode to share her self-love, acceptance, and healing journey. Kimberly is a survivor of a difficult childhood who has embraced her story and found her self-worth. She courageously faces her past and embarks on a journey of self-discovery to break the cycle of toxic relationships and reclaim her dignity. I learned:
1. How Kimberly Anne Bell discovered her own worth and the importance of self-love while on her journey of healing from trauma.
2. What resources and services she used to find the courage to break the generational taboos and seek help.
3. How Kimberly copes with the judgement of her story by others.
She now works to help others find their own self-worth and break the cycle of toxic relationships.
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Kimberly's book: https://kimberlyannebell.com/
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Welcome to Episode #78
My guest Pele Hallam-Young
Pele was born and grew up in rural Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania. She never thought her life path would involve living and working overseas for more than 30 years. She has worked in Spain, Ecuador, Colombia, Hong Kong and Singapore and has travelled to more than 70 countries. She's been a full-time nomad for over eight years now. Pele is here to talk about various topics, including who she attributes her sense of adventure too, a few travel experiences, and her parents. Pele is glad her husband, Andrew Hallam, a Clever Nomad, shares her adventurous spirit. You can listen to his story in Episode #59.
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Welcome to episode # 77
My guest is Geralyn Ritter
Geralyn is the author of Bone by Bone: A Memoir of Trauma and Healing. It’s about her recovery from injuries in the 2015 Amtrak derailment. She is a frequent public speaker on the topics of personal and professional resilience, trauma recovery, the patient perspective on the opioid crisis, and the power of grace. She is also a recognized expert in healthcare policy and the executive vice president at Organon & Co. Geralyn is a mother of three young men and has been married for 24 years to her loving husband, Jonathan.
She is here to share her incredible story of physical and mental hardship in her journey to recovery after the 2015 Amtrak accident. Ultimately, this is a story of hope and survival against incredible odds that offers lessons in resilience for all of us at all levels, from the patient to the caregivers and people around us. Geralyn is vulnerable, authentic and shares the good, the bad and the ugly.
Geralyn has made it a priority to give back to the hospital community that saved her life. She lives in New Jersey, USA.
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To connect with Geralyn: www.GeralynRitter.com
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Welcome to episode # 76
My guest Julianne Bosch
Julianne is a mother, wife, author, coach, and a well-travelled ex-pat. When she turned 50 and saw her children had grown up, Julianne realized that she needed to do something different and exciting to give herself a new purpose. She gathered all the memories and notes she'd collected while living in different countries and wrote her first book. It's called How A Mother Took Her First Step On The Moon - A Mother's Keepsake Journal, a collection of uplifting true stories and an empowering workbook for parents. Julianne is now working on book number two, How She Took Her First Step On the Moon - A Mother's Keepsake Journal of Interviews. It explores mothers' advice from around the world. Where her husband's work takes him, Julianne comes along. She has the best of both worlds: a hugely fulfilling job, and she gets to travel with her partner of 28 years.
Let's enjoy her story.
To connect with Julianne: https://juliannebosch.com/
Julianne's book: How A Mother Took Her First Step On The Moon
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Welcome to episode #75
My guest, Morgana Rae
Morgana is the international #1 best-selling author of Financial Alchemy: Twelve Months of Magic and Manifestation. A pioneer in personal development for over 28 years, Morgana writes, speaks, and coaches from a desire to empower idealistic entrepreneurs, artists, healers, and humanitarians. She is widely regarded as the world's leading relationship-with-money coach for her groundbreaking approach to love-centred wealth building.
Morgana's fans call her the Money Goddess because of the many documented stories of clients manifesting unexpected income within hours of changing their relationship with money.
Morgana is also 26 weddings deep into getting married 100 times in 100 countries to one man.
Connect with Morgana https://www.morganarae.com/
Take Morgana's free Money Love assessment https://DoesMoneyLoveYou.com
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Welcome to episode #74
My Guest, Reece Koch
She is a young Canadian-Irish citizen passionate about the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and impact. Reece works in London as a consultant with Deloitte. I became curious about her when I stumbled onto her website, where she combines her resume, projects, achievements, blogs and travels. I love the concept; her style and love for travel resonated with me, and her site gave me many ideas to improve my website. Having her as a guest on BEHAS was the next natural step. Here is Reece, sharing her journey.
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Welcome to episode #73
My guest Agape Garcia
October was first declared National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989 in the USA. Since then, October has been a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims. Domestic violence is prevalent in every community and affects everyone regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. Domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and even death. Physical violence is often accompanied by emotionally abusive and controlling behaviour as part of a much larger, systematic pattern of dominance and control. The devastating consequences of domestic violence can cross generations and last a lifetime.
Although there has been substantial progress in reducing domestic violence in the USA, an average of 20 people are physically abused by intimate partners every minute. This equates to more than 10 million abuse victims annually. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been physically abused by an intimate partner, and 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men have been severely physically abused by an intimate partner. Millions of Americans live in daily, silent fear within their own homes. In addition, every year, millions of children are exposed to domestic violence. Domestic violence incidents affect every person within a home and can have long-lasting negative effects on children's emotional well-being and social and academic functioning.
Agape is the Executive Director of "Confronting Domestic Violence, Inc." Helping real-time victims with real-time resources! Be Your Incredible Self (BYIS) best describes Agape's tenacious attitude towards empowering herself and others. Over the past 35 years, Agape has navigated through domestic violence, privacy, safety, vulnerability, and the mindset to endure personal adverse events in life. Agape shares what Post-Traumatic Growth, or PTG, is, her own experience in the early days of her life and how it affected her as a human being. She also shares how she overcame a tumultuous childhood, a double attempted homicide while eight months pregnant, and the subsequent physical and emotional ordeal. Agape's journey demonstrates the possibility of the resilient human spirit and the importance of how our community can help us survive and thrive.
Her personal journey of post-traumatic growth has led Agape to dedicate her life to developing transformational programs, various forms of coaching, and certification courses and establishing a nonprofit to help real-time victims. Her commitment is to provide lifelong transformational habits that can restore your powerful internal sense of control. One of her personal statements, 'You don't live anywhere but in your head,' is why some of her laser-focus teachings are on aligning your mental and emotional belief system.
Agape's personal mission is to help lead others in transforming their survival of Domestic Violence (DV) into Post Traumatic Growth, and to mitigate the depletion of resources for real-time victims. Sharing her story is empowering so many others.
Let's enjoy Agape's story.
To Connect with Agape:
https://beyourincredibleself.com/
www.confrontingdomesticviolence.org
@beyourincredibleself@A.Garcia
BEHAS TEAM: behas.podcats@gmail.com - to share your story.
@behas.podcast
Welcome to episode #72
My guest is José Ignacio Guzmán
José is a geoscientist and certified professional coach who balances his time in retirement between meditation, service, writing, and coaching. His story, "Murmurs of the Inner Voice," is about existential questions he had at a young age and how a book suggested by a stranger gave him the answers he needed and helped him awaken his life purpose. He shares how he overcame significant challenges and turned them into opportunities by listening and following his inner voice of intuition.
He helps professionals and executives pivot into their next chapter in life, whether it be retirement, a new career, or a business venture. He is one of the contributing authors of the best-selling anthology Turning Point Moments.
Let's Enjoy Jose's story.
To connect with José, you can join his Facebook community, "Successful Professionals Who Embrace Change" www.facebook.com/groups/390749646306305/
or
write to: jose@newshorescoaching.com
The book: Turning Points Moments
Welcome to episode #71
My guest Leigh Hearl
Leigh is a fiercely determined, energetic woman, author, TEDx Speaker, wife and mother. Like many others, Leigh lived through some trauma. She found a pivotal moment in her life to break the silence, which started with saying these six little words to a friend. "I need to tell you something." This was the very beginning of her healing journey. Now she is on a mission to help others break their silence, start their healing journey, and share their secrets safely in a truly unique way.
Laws silence some people. Some wish to protect the privacy of the ones they love. Others cannot bear the pressure and judgement of public life. For many, an echo of their fear, doubt or shame silences them. Leigh founded Meg Heart, a Social Enterprise committed to giving a voice to those who have been silenced and shedding light on critical societal issues. The voice of Meg Heart speaks for them.
Leigh is sharing her story with us. It's about a secret she kept hidden for many years for fear of judgment and to protect her children. Leigh believes in the power of real stories' ability to change the world. I couldn't agree more. This is another powerful story.
Let's enjoy
She lives in Australia with her family.
Meg Heart's first book, Carbon Under Pressure, is a real and raw story about Rose. A mother wakes to a nightmare and is thrust into a race to save three lives.
Let's enjoy Leigh's story.
Send Audience To: https://megheart.com/books/
@leighhearl
Welcome to Episode #70
My guest Mike Thomson
Mike is an entrepreneur, matchmaker, sales professional, storyteller, father, and athlete with a natural curiosity about people.
He has been in the recruitment agency industry for thirteen years and launched SPARK at the end of 2021 to change how top talent can be attracted.
He came to BEHAS to explain how he is on a mission to change the way organizations hire.
Let's imagine if companies still marketed products or services exclusively using flyers and coupons through the mail. That's how companies recruit with job descriptions that have not changed their style in decades. Interesting concept? Many of us have been thinking this way for a while, and I am glad Mike is here to share the mission.
Let's enjoy!
Connect with Mike: www.sparkrecruiting.ca
Welcome to episode #69
My guest Cheryl Ilov
Cheryl is an author, a physical therapist, a second-degree black belt in an ancient Japanese martial art called Ninpo Tai Jutsu, a dancer, a former chronic pain patient, a survivor, and the host of the Femininja Project podcast. Her Story is about how she turned her challenges and traumas into The Reluctant Ninja.
At 36, she was told that her chronic pain would never let her live the life she wanted. Feeling hopeless yet refusing to accept the doctor's prognosis, she began listening to her body and exploring other healing movement modalities, including Pilates. She discovered that there is an incredible amount of strength and power in each and every one of us, just waiting to be unleashed.
She has helped clients to recover from pain and injuries by integrating the science of physical therapy with the art of movement. She truly believes everyone can enjoy vibrant health and vitality at every stage of life.
Let's enjoy her Story.
Connect with Cheryl: www.cherylilov.com
Her books:
The Reluctant Ninja....How a Middle-Aged Princess Became a Warrior Queen
Forever Fit and Flexible
Welcome to episode #68
My guest James Heppner
James likes to think of himself as an artist of experience. His passion is to create transformational experiences for himself and others to explore what it means to be Fully Alive. He is a results coach and founder of the Weekly Wins and Losses podcast.
He helps people in their journey to embracing all of life - both wins and losses equally.
His life worked until it didn’t. Performing life instead of living nearly cost him his business, investments, children and marriage. He flip-flopped between being restless/bored and anxious/depressed. He has spent the last decade designing a life of gratitude not in spite of the losses he had to endure but rather because of the losses he has utilized well.
This is James' story; let's enjoy it!
To connect with Jameswww.jamesheppner.com
Welcome to Episode #67
My guest Ryan Lindner
Ryan is a personal development specialist and author. He's worked as a behavioural coach all over the world. Ryan talks about how two sudden, unexplained cardiac arrests at a young age taught him how to prioritize his time and energy. This is Ryan's story, a message of self-acceptance.
In Ryan's book, "The Half-Known Life," he challenges the conventional thinking of success, identity, and personal change. Priorities change when time becomes precious.
Let's enjoy his story.
To connect with Ryan: http://www.RSLindner.com@ ryanlindnercoaching
@ Ryan Lindner
Welcome to episode 66
My guest Kathleen Donnelly Israel
Kathleen is a young 70+-year-old widow. She's an artist who has come on to share her journey with us. For 17 years, Kathleen cared for her sick husband and took the time to study online with many enlightened thought leaders and healers. She hoped to heal herself from her childhood traumas and to find help dealing with the challenge of having a sick husband through spiritual philosophies.
After her husband passed, she decided to walk El Camino de Santiago (500 miles across northern Spain) on her own. While on the walk, she found herself, without having intended it, sharing her spiritual philosophies and learnings with those she met along the way.
Upon her return home, she deiced to write her book "Wisdom on the Camino: A Spiritual Journey Sharing Forgiveness and Possibilities to Inspire the Rest of Your Life."
Let's enjoy her story.
To connect with Kathleen:
https://www.wisdomonthecamino.com/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CR9MGD3@artstrans4mu
@kathleen.d.israel
BEHAS TEAM: behas.podcats@gmail.com - to share your story.
Welcome to Episode #65
My Guest, Dawn Barclay
Dawn is a woman of many talents with a flexible mindset that always likes to try new things. She shares her passion and love for travelling, and her immense creativity for writing characters brings her to the show today.
Dawn is an award-winning fiction and nonfiction author who provides professional content creation, editing, ghostwriting, and writes for special needs and family travel columns. Dawn has also travelled the world and loves to rescue dogs.
She has eight books under her belt as either author or anthology editor. Her romances include The Queen of Second Chances and Simple Tryst of Fate. Her award-winning psychological thrillers include Expired Listings and Saving Grace.
Dawn's upcoming book: Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse is essentially the ASD travel bible.
Let's enjoy Dawn's Story.
For Dawn's Books and Website:
http://www.dawnbarclayink.com/
http://www.travelingdifferent.com
http://www.dmbarr.com
BEHAS TEAM: behas.podcats@gmail.com - to share your story.
Welcome to Episode #64
My guest Filimon Maeza
Filimon is a 17-year-old high school student who hosts a teen mental health podcast called "The Brief Dive."
BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS A STORY, Filimon has a story to share of when his parents told him that they were all moving. While it was not too far away, this was still going to be outside of Filimon's comfort zone. This experience taught Filimon the importance of the mind and how it can be used for either one's advantage or disadvantage. He believes that optimizing your mind for future success is vital.
Let's enjoy his story.
The Brief Drive:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=3b741d87ed95426f
@thebriefdrive
BEHAS TEAM: behas.podcats@gmail.com - to share your story.
Welcome to Episode #63
My guest Amanda Penny
Amanda is a 17-year-old and the teen podcast host of "Amanda's World." She is not an ordinary teen; her life comes with struggles, but her dynamic, energetic and go-getter personality keeps her strong and resilient. She is entirely self-taught and directly produces and manages her podcast independently. When it comes to social media and podcasting, Amanda has a lot of experience. BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS A STORY, Amanda is here with big future dreams to share her story about why she started her podcast.
Let's enjoy her story.
Amanda’s World: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amandas-world/id1549508971
BEHAS TEAM: behas.podcats@gmail.com - to share your story.
Welcome to episode # 62
My guest Angela Laws
Angela is the Community Manager at TrustedHousesitters, and she has a fascinating lifestyle. She is an expert at driving brand awareness and leveraging community spirit.
Angela encompasses the warmth and spirit of the pet-loving community's heart. After retiring at age 65, Angela joined TrustedHousesitters as a founding member of the platform and a full-time house and pet sitter herself. She chose to sell her permanent home and begin house and pet sitting full-time for eight years.
This episode is about her story since she started TrustedHousesitters, her lifestyle and what the company is all about. Angela is an advocate for her work and the house and pet sitting lifestyle. You can tell how much she loves what she does and how grateful she is to be able to follow her passions and find her purpose.
Angela has appeared on the famous BBC red sofa to discuss her retirement departure to pursue her passion. She has also featured in publications such as Virgin, The Telegraph and Financial Times as a guest author and interviewee. She received the 'Community Manager of the Year' Drum award in 2018. I am flattered she shared one of her many stories with us.
Let's enjoy her story.
How to connect with Angela and TrustedHousesitters:
www.trustedhousesitters.com
Instagram @trustedhousesitters
Facebook @TrustedHousesitters
Twitter - Angela @TrustedAngela
Twitter - THS @Housesitting
Angela LinkedIn
Angela In the news...BBC News - Why I left retirement
The Telegraph - Retirement in the modern age
Virgin - How young employees are helping to upskill digital Britain
Tech Pixies - Meet the Woman who BUSTS the Myth of Ageism
Financial Times - Digital Diva
BEHAS TEAM: behas.podcats@gmail.com - to share your story.
Welcome to episode # 61
My guest is Fred Rutma.
Fred is a former college instructor, intermittent fasting coach, brain trauma and multiple deaths survivor. He just finished writing his medical trauma memoir "The Summer I Died Twenty Times" no one so far has had a story like Fred's. Even doctors don't believe it.
His story goes beyond resilience. Today he is sharing a few details about his experiences, deaths, brain traumas, attempts at recovery, repeated medical errors, defective pacemakers, and overcoming adversity. But he's leaving plenty for his book readers. During this process, he discovered a potent prophylactic medicinal tool, intermittent fasting. Fred narrates this with great Jewish humour. Fred told me, "if we are supposed to make lemonade out of life's lemons, then I am making the best lemonade ever produced."
Let's enjoy his story!
To connect with Fred:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrutman/
@repeatedlydf
https://www.facebook.com/ShalomYosef
pacemaker #fasting #trauma
BEHAS TEAM: behas.podcats@gmail.com - to share your story.
Welcome to episode # 60
My guest Kristen Donnelly.
Kristen is an international empathy educator, a TEDx speaker, one of The Good Doctors of Abbey Research, and COO of their parent company. She has decades of experience helping people understand the different concepts that could change the world, and she unapologetically and passionately loves to share about it.
Kristen lives just outside Philadelphia with her husband, surrounded by piles of books, especially romance novels. She reads 300 to 400 books a year. Before our conversation, I watched her TEDx talk and I better understood where she was coming from. She is here to share how she became the passionate, intense, and talented woman she is today. I think you’ll find this conversation with Kristen to be enlightening.
Let's enjoy her story.
To connects with Krista:
https://abbey-research.com/@abbeyresearch
@klndonnelly
Her TEDx:
- https://www.ted.com/talks/kristen_donnelly_phd_the_cultural_aftermath_of_the_northern_irish_troubles
- https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_kristen_donnelly_how_embracing_tolerance_has_failed_
- https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_kristen_donnelly_how_to_be_there_for_a_traumatized_friend_and_not_cause_more_pain?language=en
Welcome to episode #59
My guest Andrew Hallam
Andrew is a personal finance journalist, speaker, and author of three books, Millionaire Teacher, Millionaire Expat, and Balance. His books are about how to invest and spend for happiness, health, and wealth.
Andrew’s love of travel started when, at age 12, his parents encouraged him to take an educational trip to the Mediterranean. His early respect for money started not much later, probably because his parents expected him to pay for his college education.
One day, sitting on a friend’s patio after finishing a bike race, he realized that travelling, swimming in tropical waters, riding his bike, meeting fascinating people, and working as little as possible was his life’s dream.
At 19, he met a mechanic who happened to be a millionaire and taught him that one doesn’t need a high-paying job to build wealth. The concept is to make money work hard for you instead of working hard for your money. So before his 20th birthday, he started to invest. By the time Andrew reached his late 30s, he had enough money to retire. He kept working, though, as he knew it gave him more options.
Twenty years later, he and his wife Pele are now living a nomadic life for the last eight years. He still works hard, but not as often. His love for travelling, swimming in tropical waters, riding his bike, and meeting fascinating people is now his reality.
This is his travel story. How it all started and where he has been.
Let’s enjoy his story.
https://andrewhallam.com
Welcome to episode #58
My guest Ann Hince
Ann is an Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) expert, the author of A Pathway to Insight, and much more. In her book, she details her journey and breaks down the steps she took to attain what she calls Insight, or the ability to see within the body. Ann has developed the ability to sense inside her body and release physical tension stored in her connective tissue using the focus of her mind solely.
Ann wants us all to know that we have this incredible power; it means going further with practices that you are probably already doing. The key is practice.
Ann believes changing what is on our inside will change what we see on the outside so that we can change our personal and collective worlds.
I am fascinated by Ann's story, and I admire her immensely. Ann has a YouTube channel; see the link below. She is here to share her method in great detail. To me, the most critical aspect is her character. Her desire for growth, perseverance, and discipline. Her desire to change her life and even bone structure. We all want to change or improve, but very few are willing to put the effort toward greatness. Ann never doubted. She wanted a happier life, and she did the work.
Let's enjoy her story.
Website: https://annhince.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTc4hb7ZKvih1LlRHK0cUjg
Her book: A Pathway to Insight
@ann.hince
Welcome to episode #57
My guest Tim Heale
Tim is a former British Army Officer. He started as an infantry soldier and worked his way to become a PSYOPS Operator. Tim has vast experience and was sent on seven different operational deployments.
He is a rugby fanatic and used to play scrum half, then also played American football for Milton Keynes Pioneers. He is an accomplished skier that competed several times at the British Telemark Championships. Tim is also a hang gliding instructor and an experienced sailor who has spent considerable time sailing around the British Isles with his wife and Artie, the ship's cat. And that's not all. He additionally has a podcast, "The Tim Heale" - Ordinary Peoples' Extraordinary Lives. The idea behind his podcast is a little like mine. To leave a legacy for future generations to know what life was like in our times.
As you can imagine, Tim has many stories to share.
Today he talks about his last eight years in the Army as a Unit Welfare Officer for London Central Garrison. How his role functioned, and who he was helping.
Let's enjoy Tim's story.
To connect with Tim:
https://community.podpros.com/members/timheale
Tim & Daniela’s episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ5m_nXr3V
Welcome to episode #56
My guest, Nicole Dauz.
Nicole is a self-care advocate, caregiver coach, author and speaker who chooses happiness despite her circumstances.
Experience is her teacher as the mother of a neurotypical son and a daughter with a rare genetic disease and autism. She approaches self-care in a liberating fashion that gives us all permission to take time for ourselves.
She’s the founder of Selfcare4Caregivers and honours the role of the caregiver by helping them recognize their worth and their true gifts. She provides them with the tools and strategies needed to shift them from feeling stressed and overwhelmed to regaining control of their lives and feeling gratitude and joy. Her mission is to change the story around caregiving and celebrate the journey.
Nicole blogs regularly at nicoledauz.com
She published her first book, Self-care: From the Trenches…with Love, Humour & a Kick in the Pants, in November 2021.
Let’s enjoy her story.
@nicoledauz
Welcome to Episode #55
My guest Adelaide Campbell
Adelaide is a former actuary from Boston now living in Miami. In the middle of the pandemic, Adelaide and her husband decided to move to Miami. After a while, in Miami, she was itching for a change and an adventure and resolved to take a big risk by quitting a stable, well-paid job and launching Kachaça Spirits, her own brand of Brazil’s favourite spirit, cachaça.
This is her story and the story of how Kachaça Spirits was born. Adelaide offers nuggets of knowledge for anyone thinking of taking a leap into their passion. She shares her challenges and her successes. All that cachaça talk made me dream of summer and having people over for caipirinhas, Brazil's national cocktail. This interview might tempt you to get a bottle if you are in the US. For the rest of us, we’ll need to wait a bit longer as she isn’t exporting yet.
Let’s enjoy her story.
Adelaide Kachaça Spirits:
https://www.kachacaspirits.com/@kachacaspirits
Welcome to episode #54
My guest is Eric Spitz.
Eric is a production planner, marathon runner, and podcaster.
He’s here to explain how he combines his passions of running and travelling by running a marathon in each of the United States’ 50 states before he turns 40. He also plans to have a book written by then.
He is a member of the 50 States Marathon Club, and he’s already knocked 16 states off his list. Eric’s been writing about his experiences in each state on his Juxtaposed Journeys blog. Juxtaposed Journeys is also the name of his podcast, where he interviews other individuals who are following their life passions. This is an interesting story that offers new knowledge to the listener. Whether you’re a runner, thinking about starting to run, or are quite happy never having to run, ever, it makes no difference.
It was so much fun having Eric on the show.
Let’s enjoy his story.
To connect with Eric and maybe share your success story:
https://www.juxtaposedjourneys.com/
@juxtaposedjourneys
50statemarathonclub
garmin
greendragonboston
raiserace
Welcome to episode #53
My guest is Tonia Cordi.
Tonia Cordi is the owner of Time & Space Solutions. She helps people de-clutter and redesigns their lives, so they can slow down, reconnect to their values, and live out their days with purpose. This involves examining inner behavioural patterns that create the clutter and then learning how to organize life better. Tonia looks at deeper patterns and how they show up in their host's external world. Your space and how you spend your time mirror what's going on inside you.
I am delighted to have a fellow organizer on the show. Organized people are fantastic. Tonia is here to share how it started for her and how she helps others with her five-step process based on her experience with her clients. Her process encompasses intentions and values — everything from personal growth and sustainability to organizing and creating systems. She started her career as a teacher and, after 12 years, decided to follow her passion for helping people create spaces that match their ideal lives. Soon after starting this, she realized that while an organized space can be transformative, it was only the first step in making space grow and evolve. So Tonia applied her background in education, the arts, psychology, and some trial and error to create an integrated process for individuals to meet their intentions, goals, and values.
Let's enjoy her story.
Check out her website for your own Clarity Call!
To connect with Tonia:
https://www.timeandspacesolutions.com/blog
LinkedIn @timeandspacesolutions
Welcome to Episode #52
My guest Carline Crevecoeur
Carline is a Haitian American obstetrician, gynecologist, and now also an author. She immigrated to the US at the age of 5 and was raised in Brooklyn, New York, where she went into the medical field. After 20 years of medical service in New York and Pennsylvania, she gave up her career to raise and homeschool her five children. Carline was diagnosed with colon cancer and given 36 months to live. Eight years later, she's still very much alive. Following that battle, and now that her children are adults, she decided to write her memoir titled, Pressure Makes Diamonds: a journey from Homeschooling to the Ivy League - A Parenting Story. She is not only an author now but also the first black woman elected to a seat on the State College Area School District of Pennsylvania.
Carline is here to share why she wrote her memoirs and teach us some lessons along the way. I think you're going to like this awe-inspiring, resilient person.
Let's enjoy her story.
To connect with Carline: https://www.carlinecrevecoeur.com/
@crevey22
https://www.facebook.com/carline.crevecoeur
https://twitter.com/medicrev
Welcome to episode #51
My guest Shlomo Freund
Shlomo is a location-independent entrepreneur, author and public speaker. He loves travelling and has been fascinated by investments and finances since early. His primary residence is in Israel, but he usually takes workcations. Yes, that’s right, it’s a thing, he takes workcations. He picks a city in the world, and he moves there with his family for a few months to work and enjoy the life of a local.
One of his businesses now is called “Free Financial Self.” He helps people organize their money to reach financial independence faster. Today Shlomo is sharing his story on how he combined finance and travel. If you are a remote worker or a digital nomad, his story could be of interest to you.
To connect with Shlomo: https://ffs.ck.page/5f5620c91
http://freefinancial.com/behas
@freefinancialself
Welcome to episode # 50
My guest Marie Alessi
Marie Alessi is a mother to two boys, a bestselling author and speaker. After her husband passed from a brain aneurysm, she found and created her way back to Joy. She instinctively knew it was her only option when considering their young boys. Marie is a shining example of choosing love over fear and sadness. She has created a movement that approaches grief and loss differently than what society traditionally offers us. A movement interrupts the stigma of grief and spreads healing and hope into the world. This is now her purpose. She supports others in the journey of grief, because we will all experience it eventually. Life is there to be lived, to be happy. This is her story.
Let enjoy!
Connect with Marie: https://www.mariealessi.com/Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/marie-alessi/
@loving.life.after.loss
Welcome to episode #49
My guest Joi Fisher-Griffin
Author and entrepreneur Joi R. Fisher-Griffin is an experienced educator, a passionate adoption advocate and a patron of the arts. After going through her own struggles as an adoptee, Joi wrote her memoir, Finding Joi: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Love. She shared her story so that she could help others who sit in silence about their struggles, and she continues to find ways to be open about adoption, with adults and young people. She is the author of two best-selling children’s adoption books Choosing Joi: An Adoptee’s Journey and Finding Belonging and Singing with Joi: There Are Lots of Different Ways to be a Family.
She believes adoptees, prospective adoptive parents, and adoptive and foster families can find resources and their community of support if WE all Stop Whispering and Let’s Talk Adoption. She is now serving as a Board of Directors with Miriam’s Heart. Joi believes Finding Joy is Possible!
Let’s enjoy her story.
To connect with Joi: www.FindingJoi.us
For all resources https://www.facebook.com/findingjoirenee/
IG @findingjoirenee
Information for adoptive and foster families, prospective adoptive and foster parents, and anyone interested in serving. www.miriamshearts.org
Welcome to episode #48
My guest William "Bill" Cohen
Bill is a caregiving support consultant, a very interesting job. We tend to always talk about the patient, but tend to neglect to talk about the roles of caregivers. Who, just like patients, could feel alone and exhausted. Bill guides caregivers along on their caregiving journeys. He assists them in reducing the overwhelming stress that can come along with the job.
His creative and loving mother, Sheila, lost her home in Hurricane Katrina. Then, her health, artistic skills, and life were ravaged by Alzheimer's. Bill was her primary care partner for 10 years.
Today he shares how he turned his pain and personal loss due to his mother’s Alzheimer’s into passion and an “encore career”. We talk about managing care and practicing self-care and prevention. We talk about dementia, Alzheimer’s, their symptoms and treatments. And also things not to do for a person living with dementia.
Let’s enjoy his story!
Visit: https://cohencaregivingsupport.com/
Join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/billcohensupportgroup/?ref=share
@cohencaregivingsupport
https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamscohen/
Welcome to episode #47
My guest Chancellor K. Jackson
Chancellor is an American football player, teacher and author. Chancellor wrote "14 Days in Beijing" following the traumatic experience of being arrested and detained there. He followed that up with "You Love, and You Learn," a romantic drama about his journey to gain emotional intelligence. We touch on his life story in this episode. His life story so far is interesting, engaging and pretty cool. I enjoyed listening to his unique and open view of the world through his experiences. Chancellor lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Follow Chancellor on Instagram & Twitter: @korlehj
To connect with Chancellor: https://linktr.ee/Korleh
Welcome to episode #46
My guest Ryan Harbuck
Ryan Harbuck is a teacher, swim coach, and author. Her first book, her memoirs called “When I grow up I want TO BE A CHAIR,” just came out this month. Check it out!
Ryan’s teenage years were challenging, including a paralyzing car accident and an alcoholic mother. She had to grow up quickly. She became a teacher and swim coach. She has been story-telling her whole life and has stitched all the stories together to produce her new book. Here, Ryan shares her life story, covering many exciting topics. Her accident, her life with a disability, family communication, pregnancy for someone paralyzed from the waist down, writing, and competing for the Paralympics. She teaches that anything is possible and that vulnerability is so critical. I think you will relate and connect with Ryan’s story.
Ryan, her husband Andrew, and their two young boys live in Denver, Colorado.
To connect with Ryan https://www.ryanraeharbuck.com/@ryanraeharbuckhttps://www.facebook.com/ryan.r.mclean
Welcome to episode #45
My guest Andrew Campbell
Andrew is a musician, photographer, and videographer. He was born in Malaysia, lived in the UK, Canada, and Japan. His work has received awards in North America and Japan from Nikon, Frommer's Travel Guide, and Canadian Geographic Magazine. Architecture and portraiture are his primary interests; however, he enjoys the challenges that other genres of photography demand. He is here to share his artistic life journey.
His traits include flexibility and adaptability, and you'll hear how they've served him well. Ultimately he is a happy man because he has always followed his passions.
Let's enjoy his Story.
To connect with Andrew: https://www.acbcfoto.com/
@acbcfoto
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Welcome to episode #44
My guest Gramps Jeffrey
Gramps Jeffrey is the author of a few books, including the acclaimed business book "The Secrets of Retailing, or: How to Beat Walmart" and his most recent book "I Don't Want To Turn 3." He is also a contributor to The Huffington Post with over 100 published articles on how to help the nonprofit world.
Gramps Jeffrey has 4 kids and 6 grandchildren. He looks at how the kids are growing up through his baby-boomer eyes and tries to understand how the world has evolved since he was 3 years old. Gramps Jeffrey shares how he became a writer and the importance of the village on our kid's and grandkids' development and growth. Our conversation will be ordinary magic that most families would relate to. Jeffrey loves to read to his grandkids. It inspired him to write and publish his own children's book - "I Don't Want To Turn 3." The stars of this book are his 6 grandchildren Olivia, Jordan, Baker, Levi, Jackson and Grace. He lives in Arizona with his lovely wife.
This story fills my heart with joy, which is perfect for the holidays season.
Let's enjoy his story!
Gramps Jeffrey
"I Don't Want To Turn 3"
grampsjeffrey@gmail.com
Firebird Book Award Winner
Welcome to episode #43
My guest Katherine Wehler.Katherine Wehler is a Quantum Conscious Business and Soul Coach who assists in exploring, rediscovering, and empowering the soul’s highest self and true potential. She is also a Professional Astrologer with over 20 years of experience, A Human Design Reader, Original Akashic Record Keeper of the 23rd Dimension, and Host of The Soul (Re)Discovery Podcast.
Through her soul (re)discovery process, Katherine used metaphysical modalities to connect to her soul-self and, through this, unlocked a life of joy, love, freedom, and abundance.
Katherine takes us through her journey. A story she likes to share for self-healing and to enlighten others. She explains what she does and how it all started. And at the end, well, you have to listen until the end because she shares another talent.
Enjoy!
Katherine runs a Business Mastermind for New Paradigm Leaders. Learn more here
To learn more about Katherine, please check out her website here,
Podcast, Soul (Re)Discovery on Apple or Spotify.
Welcome to episode #42
My guest Chloe Doesburg
Chloe Doesburg is the co-founder and CEO of Driftscape, a mobile app company whose mission is to make local culture easier to discover. After co-founding the music mapping project Track Toronto, she learned of the enormous appetite and enthusiasm for location-specific media. She also learned of numerous initiatives creating rich, high-quality content related to their communities from unique perspectives. Chloe is here to share how she co-founded Driftscape to match fantastic and underutilized content in a user-friendly mobile app. The app helps users quickly find hidden gems nearby.
Let's hear how it all started. Enjoy!
Learn more, and download the Driftscape App - https://www.driftscape.com/
Welcome to episode #41
My guest Sam Thiara.
Sam is an educator from Simon Fraser University here in Vancouver, Canada. He's a storyteller with two TedX presentations and an author of a few books, one of them being his incredible narrative, Lost and Found: Seeking the Past and Finding Myself.
Sam is sharing his quest to search for his identity on his journey to India to find his ancestral roots armed with little else than a faded photograph and determination. As he begins to piece together the puzzle of his history, Sam realizes he is piecing himself together, too.
Let's join him as he takes us on his journey.
"Everyone's life is an autobiography, make yours worth reading." - Sam
"Discovering the Extraordinary in the Ordinary" Connect with Sam: http://sam-thiara.com/
His book: http://www.sam-thiara.com/mywriting/
To connect with me: behas.podcast@gmail.com
Welcome to episode #40
My guest Joe Sherman, MD
Joe is a pediatrician, a coach, and a consultant. He started his journey as a pediatrician helping communities in Uganda and Bolivia. Despite his successes and adventures after his return to the US, Joe experienced profound burnout. He found it necessary to leave medicine temporarily to reflect on why he became a physician in the first place and whether he should return. Joe wrestled with his identity being defined by his profession rather than who he was deeper down. That journey took him where he is now, a coach and a consultant. Joe helps healthcare professionals find relief from burnout, rediscover the joy and fulfillment of practicing medicine, and achieve career longevity.
Let's enjoy his story.
Connect with Joe: https://joeshermanmd.com/
Contact Daniela: behas.podcast@gmail.com
Welcome to episode #39
My guests Harry Derbitsky & Joe Fletcher
Harry Derbitsky is the President of ACT (Advanced Coaches Training), a coach and an author. He specializes in mental health and addiction as well as other related topics. His understanding comes from his teacher, Sydney Bank, who first articulated the Three Universal Principles of Mind, Consciousness and Thought.
Joe Fletcher is one of the six (6) Mental Health Transformations group members and their communication manager. Each member has made a transformational shift from their mental distress and addiction to having a new life of wellbeing. They are now looking to spread their combined experiences.
Harry and Joe share how the Mental Health Transformations group was formed, and they explain the unique perspective for people suffering from mental health and struggling through recovery. Through their experiences, the group knows that it is possible to heal and experience the freedom of a healthy mental state, away from addiction and severe mental distress, by applying three Universal Principles: Mind, Consciousness and Thought.
Let's enjoy their stories.
How to contact Harry and Joe:
- Website: acttraining.biz/mentalhealthtransformations
- Harry Derbitsky (www.acttraining.biz) Books: Evolution of Addiction Recovery and Evolution of Addiction Recovery Re-opened.
- Email Joe: mentalhtjoe@gmail.com
- Linkedin Page: www.linkedin.com/in/mental-health-transformations
- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxXkGuCaahZawIpOAA6Ng8g
- 5 minute prevue video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpyYN1FZ3w8
- 30-minute promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fHZOz-2S44
Welcome to episode # 38
My guest is Francis Piche.
Francis is a keynote speaker, a coach, and the founder and CEO of Resilience Element. He is on a mission to share his revelation regarding resilience with the world. His story today is about his quest to follow his heart. Francis shares his choices, struggles, the lessons he learned, their costs, and where he is now. His passion now is to help reawaken people's inner power and raise their successes to support life and business results.
Enjoy!
Connect with Francis: https://www.francispiche.com/
Welcome to episode # 37
My guest Claudia Gutierrez
Claudia specializes in positive psychology through meditation and Reiki training, and as a Theta Healer Instructor. She lives in Cancun, Mexico.
She shares her story of transformation and her passion for human development. It all started with not feeling well, a doctor removing her thyroid, and the appearance of traumas and depression. Claudia talks about her drive to find an explanation for it all, her search for answers and solutions. She created a technique to help herself, and now assists others in healing wounds, being at peace with themselves, and finding their path of transformation.
Enjoy her story
To connect with Claudia: https://linktr.ee/ResetandBoost
@resetandboost
Welcome to episode #36
My guest Jennifer M. Alemany
Formally in corporate human resources, Jennifer is now an author, a spiritualist and has been a Yogi for 12 years. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Jennifer has a spicy mix of Latin American backgrounds (Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Cuba).
She shares her struggles as a young girl from a single mom living in Brooklyn. Jennifer was the first to graduate from college in her family. After college, she became a live-in nanny until she could figure out what was next. With the support of her mom’s wisdom, she then embarked on a 22-year human resources career in the academic and corporate worlds. After losing two of her loves, her mother and then her fiancé, she realized that she had also lost herself. Jennifer then started to write; it was a talent her elementary teachers had pointed out back then. Sitting by the pool, surrounded by nature, her first book Mark, My Love, came to life. It’s an honest, inspiring memoir, a journey of loss and anguish, but with another side within reach over the horizon.
Jennifer currently lives in New York, with her dog Leo Luna.
Let’s enjoy her story.
Connect with Jennifer Alemany and get her book https://jennifermalemany.com/
@jennifer.m.alemany
Welcome to episode #35
My guest Mike Acker
Mike is a former pastor, an executive coach, a keynote speaker, and the author of four books, including the bestselling Speak with No Fear.
Mike shares how his life was shaped via good, bad, and ugly circumstances. We can’t start Mike’s story without first talking about his parents. Listen in to hear how he learned things
from his family that he was unaware of, and how he adjusted to conquer life with confidence.
He lives with his wife and son in Alabama.
Enjoy a few nuggets of his wisdom.
Connect with Mike Acker and get his books: https://www.mikeacker.com/
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQR7cOMcSIbUILZhFvIlvA
Welcome to episode #34
My guest is Anne Round
Anne Round is a retired physiotherapist, a wife, a mother, a sailor, and an author. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Anne shares her journey to become a better human being with us via spiritual growth. She explains how it allowed her to appreciate and love herself more, evolving from controlling and limiting beliefs to knowing herself as love. Now she flows with and trusts in life. It gave her inspiration to write her book "Essences of Truth Inspirations for Loving Life.” Listen in to hear of her struggles with the book and Anne's steps to finally publish it.
"We are Love, Joy, Freedom and Peace."
Enjoy!
About the book:
Essences of Truth is a collection of 29 essays that can open us to new ways of thinking about life. Anne has embraced these philosophies over her lifetime, like sipping nectar from a flower to enhance her journey. The essence is to love everything just as it is and live life wholeheartedly from a contemplative perspective. We are inspired to love ourselves more and more regardless of what is appearing in our lives. A life that allows love to guide the way, peace to descend within, and joy to erupt into the world is a blessing for all of us.
How to Connect with Anne:Website: https://anneround.wixsite.com/website
Welcome to episode #33
My guest is Jenny Toh.
Until recently, Jenny Toh was a Malaysian and Singaporean lawyer. On the personal front, she felt complete. A supportive husband, three wonderful children, close-knit friends, and her church community. However, she felt that she was not living her life to its fullest potential. She was looking for a new purpose in her career.
Jenny shares her story of transitioning careers, her doubts and her leap of faith. It all began with an idea and then with a strong desire that wasn't going away. We discussed her challenges as a perfectionist, her impostor syndrome, and how her lawyering skills complement her as a fantastic coach to support others in their journeys of searching for purpose.
Enjoy!
How to Connect with Jenny:
@riverlifecoaching
Website: https://www.riverlifecoaching.com/
Welcome to episode #32
My guest is Dorsey Ross.
Dorsey is a youth minister, speaker, author and podcaster. In today’s episode, Dorsey shares his story of love, persistence and overcoming challenges. He was born in the late 70s with a congenital disability known as Apert's Syndrome. When he was born, the doctors gave Dorsey's parents no hope for survival and advised them to put him into an institution. However, his parents believed that God would do great things in Dorsey's life. He grew up with his parents and the help of their church’s community support. Growing up was very difficult. He had to overcome years of harmful comments directed at him and 68 operations. His high school teachers told Dorsey that he would not make it to college. But despite all the odds being against him after years of hard work and perseverance, he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Youth Ministry.
He currently lives in Philadelphia with his 90-year-old father. Dorsey’s thick skin has made him strong, tenacious and given him his persevering character.
Enjoy!
To learn more from Dorsey:
Website: https://dorseyrossministries.com/
Podcats: Dorsey Ross Show
IG: @dorsey.ross
Welcome to episode #31
My guest is Victoria Wieck.
Victoria is a world-renowned jewelry designer, author, podcaster, mother, wife, and a new grandmother.
She grew up in South Korea. In the 70 her father, seeking greater opportunities moved his family to the United States. Victoria shares the challenges faced moving to Los Angeles, new city, new culture and new languages. She talks about how she worked hard to obtain dream after dream. Her dedication and wise decisions led to successes, great pay, and more responsibilities. Eventually, she built her own business to enable her to prioritize her biggest value, family time.
Enjoy!
Check out Victoria's website. The information there is fantastic. Her jewelry is stunning.
Victoria’s Website: https://victoriawieck.com/
Listen to her Podcats she has fabulous guests. Her Podcast "Million Dollar Hobbie$:" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/million-dollar-hobbies/id1544827540
Welcome to episode #30
My guest Mercedes Sanchez Garcia.
Born and raised in Spain, Mercedes subsequently lived in multiple countries where she picked up languages and other skills that led to her passions and careers. She is both an interior designer, and a multi-disciplined fitness instructor.
Today Mercedes takes us on her life’s journey. She’s always had a zest for a beautiful, active lifestyle. She also loves to cook and dance. She enjoys sharing her gifts with others and believes it’s important for us to accept ourselves and never give up on finding happiness in the paths that suit us.
Mercedes lives in Vancouver Canada with her French husband, her 2 teenagers, and Miela, her dog. All of them are multilingual, yes, the dog too.
Enjoy!
Webiste: https://mercevida.com/
@mercevida
Welcome to Episode #29
My guest is John Davis.
John Davis, Stuntman, Fight Director, Speaker, Comedian, Podcaster, and Corporate Action Hero.
At 22 John had an awful accident while helping a friend move some heavy boxes. It wasn’t just bone that shattered, but his dream of becoming a stuntman. Despite the odds, he didn’t give up. His curiosity, tenacity, passion and creativity set his life back on track. Today John talks about his inner power and what he calls the Five Fs Formula. A method to help any of us be able to achieve what we dream of.
Let's listen to the incredibly gregarious and kind John Davis, and find out what a Corporate
Action Hero even is.
Enjoy!
To connect with John: https://www.corporateactionhero.com/
The Link for his 5F workbook https://www.corporateactionhero.com/gift.html
His Courses:
https://inneractionhero.podia.com/effective-communication-video-and-workbook/be8mw
https://inneractionhero.podia.com/inner-action-hero-self-confidence-course/be8mw
https://inneractionhero.podia.com/a/be8mw
Welcome to Episode #28
My guest is Walter Wu.
Walter Wu is a Canadian Paralympic swimmer who set records at the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Summer Paralympics. He won 14 medals before his retirement following the 2004 Athens Games.
Although he’s humble, Walter does have bragging rights beyond his medals. They include being a torchbearer, a member of the Terry Fox Hall of Fame, and a BC Disabled Athlete of the Year. Since retirement from sporting competition, he’s spent time as a public speaker for local schools.
I was delighted to have Walter share his swimming story on the show. I found the amount of help an athlete needs to reach that level very interesting. He leaves nothing hidden, Walter’s story is filled with the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Enjoy!
Welcome to Episode #27
My guest is Christa Funk.
Christa is a wife, mother, registered yoga instructor, and senior yoga master trainer. She is currently advancing her studies to become a Yoga Therapist.
Christa talks today about her epiphany, how she realized that everything is already perfect. Yes, everything. Every moment, and every one of us. She explains how she grew via the contributions of so many words of wisdom from people around her.
Her life journey includes her challenges, struggles, and doubts. All these excellent feelings built her up to be the amazing, ever-flourishing woman she is now.
Enjoy the episode!
https://www.wellnesswonders.ca
https://www.yogafit.com/ca/about-yogafit/team/master-trainers/
https://www.doterra.com/US/en/site/christadnorgren
Welcome to Episode #26
My guest is Rodrigo Vela
Along with his wife, Nana Matsumoto, Rodrigo, a proud Chilango (Mexico City native), is Maizal restaurant owner in East Vancouver, Canada. Rodrigo talks us through the path he took to become a restaurateur in Vancouver and the passion he required to get there.
I considered recording this episode in Spanish, but I don't want to do a disservice to my fellow Vancouverites. If you haven't eaten there yet, maybe after hearing Rodrigo's story, you will. I'd hate for you to miss out.
Enjoy!
Maizal Restaurant is @ 2815 Main St, Vancouver, BC
@maizal_rmf
Welcome to Episode #25
My guest is Brenda St Louis
Brenda is an inspirational speaker, a Financial Therapist, a Money coach, an activator and the Founder of REWIRE.
Her multi-faceted career as a massage therapist, voice actor, motivational speaker and published author has afforded her a very unique perspective. She has been featured on numerous podcasts, radio and television.
In this episode, she shares the story of finding her life’s purpose. Gifted with a powerful intuition and a social justice lens, she uses money to positively impact the world. She is engaging and delightful to listen to.
Enjoy
Certified Money Coach- CMC Vancouver BC www.brendastlouis.com
The Money Archetype Quiz - Try it is insightful.
Because it is Episode #25, and Brenda is surprising us all with a gift. A wonderful Hypnotherapy track. Check it out here: rewireyourlife.teachable.com/p/turningdreamsintoreality
Welcome to episode #24
My guest Allan " Alonzo" Wind
The last episode of Season Two! Thank you for your support.
Allan is a retired Senior Foreign Service Officer from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). He worked on diplomatic assignments in Peru, Nicaragua, Angola, Nigeria, Iraq, Afghanistan, South Africa and the Southern Africa Regional Missions. He provided oversight to U.S. government foreign aid development and humanitarian assistance and supported U.S. Ambassadors as their senior development officer on multiple country teams. He also worked for NGOs elsewhere in Latin America and as the Global Programme Coordinator for the International Save the Children Alliance Secretariat in London, UK.
In this episode, Allan talks about his first book, ANDEAN ADVENTURES: An Unexpected Search for Meaning, Purpose and Discovery Across Three Countries. It covers his personal development as a young man who uprooted himself from his American comfort to become a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador and then later service in Bolivia and Peru. This decision to leave the USA shaped who he became personally and professionally. Allan shares his belief in the value of volunteering and the immense personal rewards that can be gained. He also goes into how he’s bridged the gap between his Jewish upbringing and his later embracing of the Baha’i faith.
I hope that after listening to his episode, you decide to grab a copy of his best-selling book Andean Adventures. It is also now an audiobook: https://tinyurl.com/AudioAlonzo. It’s an Insightful and entertaining book, a window into the life and work of a foreign service officer, his life stories and for anyone contemplating volunteering or careers in foreign service.
Allan and his wife currently reside in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the United States, while their adult daughter is in Africa on her own adventures. Mr. Wind serves on the Boards of Directors of different nongovernmental organizations, including Hunger Relief International, supporting their efforts with the neediest in Guatemala and Haiti in any way he can.
Enjoy!
Website, Blogs & Newsletter: Enable & Ennoble
Bienvenidos al Episodio #23
Mi invitada Alicia Markowitz
Alicia fue mi compañera de primaria en el Colegio Humboldt de Caracas, Venezuela.
Nos reconectamos hace unos años y la seguí en su Blog. Seguimos en contacto y en la primavera del 2020 le comenté mi plan de empezar un Podcast. No se imaginan el entusiasmo con que recibió mi loca idea ese día. De ahí se convirtió en mi "cheerleader." Ja! Porque el mundo necesita gente llena de buena energia.
Comenzó su carrera como pianista continuando como Musicoterapeuta. Enseñó piano durante décadas. Blogger de "I'm On My Side.” Desde hace un tiempo se ha dedicado a descubrir su espíritu creativo. Su primer libro está en camino y practica el arte de la pintura, lo que ella llama “My Healing Art”. Alicia está en un aprendizaje constante. Ama la naturaleza en todas sus formas. Su misión es Ayudar a otros que han pasado por traumas y abusos a hacer un mundo mejor.
En este Episodio Alicia comparte la transformación de su vida, "de la oscuridad a la luz." Una historia llena de grandes dificultades, trauma y abuso, hasta descubrir que el poder estaba dentro de ella y así transformarla en crecimiento, evolución y resiliencia comenzando una nueva historia con una familia hermosa.
Disfrutemos!
https://lightmiracleworkers.com/
@light_miracle_workers_esp
@imonmyside_ig
Welcome to Episode #22
My guest Myrna F. Halpenny
Myrna was born and raised in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada.
She earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from McGill University in Montreal. After two years as an associate in a general dental office, she elected to specialize in endodontics in Portland, Oregon. She then returned to Vancouver, where she started her specialty practise in endodontics.
Myrna is a founding member of the BC Women’s Dental Society and the first female President of the College of Dental Surgeons of BC. She retired from active practice in 2015 and is currently teaching at UBC and mentoring young dentists.
Today, Myrna takes us through her successful 40 years of a professional career in dentistry, her influencers, and her childhood memories in Kindersley.
We will hear how this kind, confident, strong, talented, and humble woman works hard with passion and care for her patients and students.
And I wish Myrna a Happy 75th Birthday which is coming up on April 17th.
Enjoy!
NOTE: If you enjoy what you heard or you have a story you like to share and preserve email me at behas.podcast@gmail.com
Welcome to Episode #21
My guest John Atkin
John is a civic historian, heritage consultant and walking tour guide who brings an insight into urban planning, a love of architecture and the fascination of the curious to his work. As well as a civic historian, John is a graphic designer, occasional author and bookbinder. He grew up in Victoria, BC and has been a Vancouverite for almost 40 years.
He shares his story, his passionate curiosity for details, for learning, and for life itself. We'll hear about his influencers and how the concept of his walking tours started. As he says: “There is always something new to look at and always different ways of looking at things”.
Let's listen to John take us on an auditory tour of how it all started for him.
Enjoy!
https://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/events/walking-tours/
@johnatkin
Just google John Atkin Vancouver you will find interesting information.
Welcome to Episode #20
My guests Kai Hutchful, Maddie Knight, Samuel Menis, Matthew Tugonon, Jade Iwata
For this episode, I'm excited to try something different. I got this idea back in the fall of 2020 when one of today's guests, Jade Iwata, visited us from Calgary and agreed to test my new recording equipment by being interviewed. I asked her a few questions about life and was touched by her brilliant answers. So I invited 4 other 20-year-olds to document their outlook on life. They all answered the same six questions.
Today, I present these 5 young people by asking one question at a time and presenting each of their answers before moving onto the next question.
I thoroughly enjoyed creating this episode. It took me a while to put it together as I had the concept but struggled with the technicalities.
I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to connect to these bright young adults. I was touched by their willingness to be interviewed, their candour, authenticity and vulnerability. I plan to invite them back 5 years from now to see how their perspective may have changed.
We're led to believe that wisdom comes with age. After speaking to my guests, I think it's clear that they have plenty of wisdom already. Maybe wisdom improves with age. These young men and women show vision and a passion for grabbing life by the horns.
Thank you so much to Jade, Maddie, Kai, Matthew and Samuel for spending your time to share with me.
Enjoy!
Welcome to Episode #19
My guest Susan Nassiripour
Susan is a native of Vancouver. She discovered her passion for travel while in her twenties, which eventually led to her move to China. Her original plan was to live and work in China for a couple of years while travelling Asia before moving back to Canada to settle down. Susan doesn't open up about her childhood often but decided to share a little with us today because her life was not her own until she escaped her violent father. Once Susan had her freedom and the ability to design her own life and realized how happy her lifestyle in China made her (being a teacher while travelling several times a year), she decided not to give in to social pressures and continue living the life she chooses. Susan has now lived in China for over 13 years and has been to 94 countries.
Enjoy!
Welcome to Episode #18
My guest Ann Marie McKenzie
Ann Marie is both a Master Desire Map Facilitator and a doTERRA Wellness Advocate. She uses these skills to support her work as a Soulful Business Strategist and Transformation Guide. She uses the mantra, "I AM KIND OF A BIG DEAL", to help her stand in her power during difficult times and to remind her to keep sharing her light. Ann Marie counsels her clients in self-leadership through the heart and emotional intelligence, guiding them to create a handcrafted life and business that intentionally feels good. She works with people who are ready to be open about living soulfully. She offers curated intimate programs for entrepreneurs, corporations, businesses, and women’s circles, providing feelings-based experiences that encourage people to get real, get creative, get messy - and get clear.
Today Ann Marie shares some of her life’s rough moments. At one point, she felt extremely down and had no idea why. She now knows that she had PMDD Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a condition more severe than PMS. Ann Marie shares how she got out of the funk with help from Danielle LaPorte’s words; “What you say no to is just as important as what you say yes to.” Choosing how we want to feel and making choices to feel that way. That was the beginning of her journey with The Desire Map from Danielle LaPorte.
She shares how she repaired the dysfunctional relationship she had with her mother, only to feel robbed as not long after, she lost her mother to cancer. Ann Marie talks about the tools she used to build resiliency and foster healing during such a challenging time.
This is an episode full of Ann Marie’s insights.
Enjoy!
Ann Marie’s beautiful website: annmariemckenzie.com
Follow her on Instagram @annmariemckenzie.com.
Bienvenido al Episodio #17- 2
Mi invitado Benjamin Suster.
Benjamin mi “casi primo” Venezolano, oriundo de la capital Caracas, nacido con un afan enorme de conocer y empaparse de muchas culturas. Esta ambicion lo impulsó a formarse en el campo de hotelería y servicios de la hospitalidad en la hermosa ciudad de Mérida,Venezuela. Al culminar sus estudios decidio trabajar en 5 islas del caribe de influencia holandesa e inglesa. La flecha de cupido lo alcanzó en la isla de Tobago. Ahi conoció a su ahora esposa Regina. Para su matrimonio decidieron casarse en un castillo en Escocia y despues hacer de Londres, Reino Unido su nuevo hogar.
Con la llegada de su hijo y la adopción de su nueva ciudadanía Británica, Benjamin sintió una gran anhelo de extender su identidad arropando a la del país que ahora le da cobijo.
Hoy comparte con nosotros su trozo de su historia. Como un día sentado en el metro de Londres de camino al trabajo, cansado de leer malas noticias en los periódicos gratuitos que allí distribuyen, decidió crear Nuestro Insólito UK, una ventana en Instagram que ayuda a entender la cultura, tradiciones e idiosincrasia del Reino Unido a través de su historia, enseñando de manera positiva y jocosa, todo aquello que uno da por sentado cuando vives alli y que sin pensar ha influenciado a casi el mundo entero.
Te invito a conocer su historia y seguirlo en su cuenta @nuestroinsolitouk
Disfruten!
Welcome to Episode #16
My guest Lynn O'Reilly
Lynn took up adventure motorcycling in 2012 when she met her now-husband, Peter, who had been riding for a few years. He said that there were two things that he loved to do. Skiing in the winter and ride his motorcycle in the summer. So as she loves picking up new skills and having adventures, she took on the challenge of learning to ride.
Lynn wasn't expecting how her new passion would help her connect with her husband, with nature and even with strangers.
Today Lynn shares her love for riding and a few short stories covering her trips and adventures.
Listening to her had me wondering if I would be brave enough to have similar adventures with Dave, my husband.
Follow them on Instagram @oladventures
Enjoy!
Welcome to Episode #15
My guest is Galya Westler, a tech entrepreneur from Vancouver, BC.
Galya is the founder and CEO of Plazus Technologies inc, a software development company specializing in blockchain-type projects for enterprises. She also founded GOHealthID, a blockchain-based solution in health to fight the COVID-19 pandemic while getting the economy going again.
Galya was a TEDx speaker in 2016. Today she continues to deliver inspirational talks around the world about blockchain for businesses such as finance, HR, social networks and the health industries.
Hearing Galya gives her TEDx talk four years ago, I found myself relating to her. I had to meet her, so I reached out, and we became friends immediately.
I am thrilled she agreed to be my guest for the show. Although her busy schedule, she found time to have a conversation and share a story with us. Galya is a hard-working, passionate person who's always determined to succeed, talking about learning to be a hustler and a master negotiator. She is real, full of fantastic advice, and shows us her vulnerable side as well. She is succeeding with determination through hard work and perseverance. Galya inspires us to keep pushing no matter how hard it gets or how many people criticize; continue doing what you love, and everything will be okay.
Enjoy!
You can find her on the latest Technology Innovators Magazine cover here: https://www.technology-innovators.com/blockchain-technology-ceos-edition-2020/
Website: www.Plazus.com
She can be reached on her Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galya-westler-b0b63b42/
TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rbKskuyCE0
Bienvenido al Episodio #14 & #1 en Español
My Invitado Gonzalo Peña
Gonzalo es un podcaster con un pasado muy ecléctico. Su experiencia cubre campos como Gestión de Negocios, Finanzas, Relaciones Internacionales, Artes, Gestión sin Fines De Lucro, y Agencias Humanitarias. Gonzalo ha tenido el privilegio de trabajar con organizaciones prominentes como las Naciones Unidas, Standard and Poor's y la Cruz Roja Americana del Gran Nueva York. También presta servicio como Ministro en la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días. Hoy en día Gonzalo promueve el campo de innovación entre los latinoamericanos con su podcast "InnoLatino."
Gonzalo comparte su historia de cómo se integró al Coro de la Utha Opera como barítono y el el objetivo por el cual creo su podcast "InnoLatino."
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Welcome to Episode #13
My guest Gail Christel Behrend
Gail is an engineer, teacher, writer, and speaker. She shares her story as midway through a successful 20-year engineering career, she experienced a spontaneous spiritual opening that changed her life, transforming her from skeptic to seeker.
Her spiritual journey eventually led her to explore human energy and alternative healing as a side-vocation. A graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing (BBSH) in Florida, she has been an energy practitioner in Vancouver Canada for the last 20 years.
In addition to her corporate training development business, she also offers public workshops on energy and is a certified Infinite Possibilities trainer, based on the bestselling book “Infinite Possibilities – The Art of Living Your Dreams” by Mike Dooley – one of the teachers in the film “The Secret”. Gail recently published the second edition of her book “Energy Is Real.” A Practical Guide for Managing Personal Energy in Daily Life" which she co-authored with Claudette Bouchard, a fellow energy practitioner. Her passion is educating the public about our energy nature and empowering others with the skills to own their energy, so they can truly own their lives.
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Her book: “Energy is Real”.
Website: https://energyisreal.com. Check it out her website is unique and holding a high loving vibration.
Welcome to Episode #12
My guest Dr. Leila Sahabi. ND
Dr. Sahabi is a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) from Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine and undergraduate studies at the University of British Columbia with a double major in biology and psychology. She has her practice in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
This week, she joins me to share her health journey and listen better to her body. Through her own struggling experience, she tells us to trust our body as "we know our body the best way and form."
Dr. Sahabi is staying current by attending several courses a year to learn the newest protocols in her field. She has a 4-level training program in Advanced Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) trained by Dr. Neal Rouzier, the leading expert and educator in BHRT. With her knowledge of Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy, she has mostly focused on women's health. This why I went to see her back in 2014 and referred her to all my friends over the years. One thing I appreciate amongst many is that she doesn't rush the visits. She is patient and listens to my concerns.
She's passionate about employing naturopathic therapies to treat the patient rather than the condition. I found it refreshing that she doesn't suggest many expensive assessment panels or numerous supplements unless there is a specific purpose.
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The last episode of Season One! Thank you for your support!
https://www.drleilasahabi.com/
Dr. Sahabi’s surgeon Dr. Camran Nezhat. http://nezhat.org/
Welcome to Episode #11
My guest today is John Mills.
John has an impressive resume. He was previously Assistant Deputy Minister for the Province of British Columbia and President of the Calgary Olympic Development Association (now WinSport Canada). More recently, he was Chief Operating Officer of the Richmond Olympic Oval. A Richmond iconic building designed for speed skating at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. John is also a board member for “Own The Podium” & Chair of the Board of Directors of Canada Basketball. Between Calgary and Richmond, John has almost twenty years of high-level Olympic facility management experience. Now mostly retired, John is an industry consultant.
John takes us through his successful career in sports. It all started when he became a teacher, and from there preparing, persisting, following his passions, eloquently communicating his vision, and seizing the right opportunities.
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Welcome to Episode #10
My guest today is Kristie Yung.
Kristie is a social impact marketing strategist. She runs her own business from her home in Ericeira, a small Portuguese surfing town. An avid traveller, she’s visited and lived in over 20 countries across 6 continents.
Kristie takes us on her journey of upending an excellent marketing career and stable life in Vancouver to completely changing directions and leaving it all behind to pursue a new dream of travelling around the world for a year while working remotely.
Almost two years later, she's thriving in her business, living in Europe with her finaceé, has a baby on the way and loving life.
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Here is the link to the video that made her famous in Pakistan.
https://youtu.be/MM3bgGhFtJw
Kristie Yung website: https://brennanbrand.com
Welcome to Episode #9
My guest today is Jonathan Wong.
As an accomplished CPA, CA accountant, Jonathan had his life's path set until he found himself reevaluating his direction when he became a father. He decided to make some drastic changes to spend more time with his wife and son. Combining his creativity and artistic skills with his passion and knowledge of cars, Jonathan founded Custom Car Posters.
Custom Car Posters started with a clear mission: creating the absolute best posters and prints for car enthusiasts. He provides customized art that car aficionados can proudly hang on their garage or office wall.
Jonathan offers helpful tips for new entrepreneurs and unique family values perspective.
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website: https://customcarposters.com
IG: @shopcustomcarposters
Welcome to Episode #8
My guest today is the lovely Keri Mayall.
Keri has spent years seeking alternative ways to re-balance, recover and heal from challenging life transitions, grief, burnout & stress-related health issues through deepened self-care, mindfulness & energy healing practices while maintaining her fast-paced career & life responsibilities.
In today's episode, we briefly touch on many points of her career, challenges and achievements. I find Keri very insightful; I hope you will too.
Keri is the founder of Avid Earthlingand has a unique passion for empathy & efficiency. She has been a people, project and productivity-focused leader in the technology industry over the last 15+ years. She helped mentor teams & deliver projects in top Fortune 500 companies such as Electronic Arts, Disney Online Studios & lululemon. Keri is also a single Mom, a Certified Reiki Master Practitioner, Career Journey + Mind-Body Empowerment coach for women. Keri's mission at Avid Earthling is to elevate humanity with self-compassion & inner peace strategies to create expansive results in clarity, purpose, healing, career, prosperity & wellbeing - one ambitious earthling at a time.Enjoy! Connect with Keri MayallInstagram: @avidearthling https://linktr.ee/avidearthlingwww.avidearthling.com
Welcome to Episode #7
Today's guest is Martin Butler.
Martin says he can't save the world, but he can help those who can. Raised in England, he immigrated to Canada to look for greater possibilities. Armed with a background as a statistician and the clarity to put a couple of personal epiphanies into action, he latched onto a unique opportunity to fill a niche helping university researchers obtain government grants.
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Welcome to Episode #6
Today's guest is Jennifer L. Butler.
Jennifer is a technical writer for the Canadian academic research community, an avid traveller, and a hip swing dance instructor. In the past, she also worked as a teacher and a sound engineer. She can now also list being a published author to her list of accomplishments. Her book is titled “Boom & Bust, The resilient women of Historic Telegraph Cove.” This BC bestseller covers the stories of the 25 pioneering women who settled in this remote BC community.
In this podcast, Jennifer talks about her decision to create this book, the difficult process of pulling it all together, and her personal connection to it.
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Welcome to Episode #5
Today's guest is Janine Morgan.
Janine is an enthusiastic friend, a cool mom, a dedicated school teacher, and also happens to be the wife of Orrett who you were introduced to in episode 3. Along with their two lovely sons, they make for an exemplary outdoorsy family that is really into health and fitness.
In this episode, we'll be hearing about one of Janine's adventures.
British Columbia is well known for its spectacular beauty, particularly its mountains crisscrossed with gorgeous hiking trails. Janine talks today about her attempt of The Lions Binkert Trail. It’s a difficult hike even under normal conditions. This time it turned into a terrifying, gruelling ordeal. Reflecting back on that day Janine reminds us of the importance of listening to our gut feelings and intuition, and the dangers of mother nature.
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Welcome to Episode #4
Today's guest is May Tabet.
I'm pleased to introduce you to my friend, May. We met over a decade ago via our children who attended the same elementary school here in Richmond, British Columbia.
May is a dedicated mother to two wonderful sons Alex and Zayn, and a loving wife to her charming husband, Nabil. She really enjoys her work as a cataloguer for the City of Richmond's library. I admire her generosity, kindness, positive outlook and her many talents.
May was born in Lebanon and spent twenty years living through war. Today's episode focuses on who May calls her angels and her happy moments. The people who contributed to her life, and helped shape the person that she is today. It was her angels that supported her through hard times. She takes this opportunity to tell us about them, and how much of a blessing they have been in her life.
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Welcome to Episode #3
Today’s guest is Orrett Morgan.
He is a splendid man. I met him and his wife, Janine at a gym back in 2009. It immediately struck me how meticulously well put together they both were. It then didn’t take long for me to notice how they’re also knowledgeable, caring and kind. They demonstrate these qualities with every interaction.
Orrett is passionate about all things tech, a fighter for good manners, a generous helper of others, and a fine example of a family man.
In today’s story, Orrett takes us to Guyana. He talks about his volunteer work supporting the Guyanese people in improving their technology. He donated his skills there for 6 months. It taught him life lessons about privilege, and possessions, and left him with a love of Guinean culture.
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Welcome to Episode #2.
Today's guest is Tim.
A great family friend. Tim came to Vancouver from Scotland in 2001.
Tim The Magnificent is a handsome, hard-working, intelligent and sensitive family man. He exudes enthusiasm and is overflowing with dirty humour. He’s a fantastic cook and shares a passion for Liverpool Football Club with Dave, my husband and previous guest.
Today Tim reflects on the most challenging five years of his life when he traded a rewarding, well-paid career in Scotland to build a family life in Canada.Enjoy!
Welcome to Episode #1
Today's guest is Dave Menis, my best friend and husband.
Dave was born in Antwerp, Belgium, grew up in Liverpool, England, lived in Texas, Israel, Germany, Switzerland, and settled with me here in Vancouver, Canada.
He speaks 5 languages. He’s witty, astute, and more artistic than he believes. He enjoys chatting about life’s meaning, the state of the world, and his beloved Liverpool Football Club.
Dave takes us back to 1991, where he recalls an action-packed Egyptian adventure from his youth. A wonderful trip takes a sudden terrifying turn that has the potential to become disastrous.
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Hello, Welcome to my podcast!
Hola, Bienvenidos a mi podcast!
I have always loved to listen to my friends, family, and strangers’ stories, maybe you do too. Sharing our stories helps us to connect and relate to each other, and that helps us grow together. I am happiest when I feel connected to others. This desire to hear from others led to the idea of starting this Podcast. A platform to give ordinary people’s stories the chance to be shared and preserved. There will be no specific theme. My guests could talk about absolutely anything they are passionate about. I’ll be your hostess, Daniela Stockfleth-Menis.
Let's ENJOY, CONNECT AND RELATE.
COMPARTE, CONECTATE Y DISFRUTA.
BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS A STORY podcast launching in September 2020.
PORQUE TODOS TENEMOS UNA HISTORIA QUE CONTAR podcast enero 2021.
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