Human Value Entrepreneurship: Recent Episodes
Vira Egli and Olivier Egli
The traditional definition of "work" is harming our society. We have embraced Sad Work as a norm. It has led us to view stress, anxiety, failure, competition and regret as an inevitable part of our work lives. It all began with the belief that work is only here to serve our financial advantage, and that struggle is just part of it. This is unacceptable, because it goes AGAINST OUR NATURE. In this podcast, Vira and Olivier Egli of Why Story, encourage a different approach to work: the creation of human value that leads to Happy Work, Happy Workplaces and Happy People. This approach removes the detrimental obsession we have with transactions, and replaces it with the joy of transforming human beings with human value. Welcome to "Human Value Entrepreneurship." Follow us on IG: @thewhystoryFollow us on FB: Why Story
Is capitalism really the problem, or is it how we've been taught to practice it? In this episode, we break down the difference between transactional capitalism (working to take, to own, to amass) and transformational capitalism (working to give, to create real value, to serve). We'll explore the "threshold" concept, the point where your basic needs are met and your work should shift from survival mode into purpose-driven contribution, and why most of us keep pushing that threshold further away out of fear and conditioning. This isn't an anti-money conversation. It's an invitation to ask yourself one honest question: have you already crossed the line into "enough," and are you still working like you haven't? Tune in for a grounded, no-BS look at redefining what work is for.
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Criticism is uncomfortable, but it can be one of the fastest ways to grow. In this episode, we explore how your reactions to criticism reveal valuable insights about yourself and your work, and why the most successful entrepreneurs don't avoid criticism, they use it to improve, adapt, and keep moving forward.
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What if everything you've been taught about value is wrong?
For most of my career, I measured the worth of my work in revenue, returns, and results. Until I realized that even when the numbers checked out — something was still missing.
After 12 years of studying human work and what makes it truly meaningful, I arrived at a simple but radical conclusion: real value was never about money. It was always about peace.
The people who create lasting, genuinely valuable work aren't the ones chasing market trends or solving problems they found in a boardroom. They're the ones who looked inward — at their deepest gifts and their deepest needs — and had the courage to bring both into the world at once.
In this episode, I want to challenge the way you think about value entirely. Because for too long, we've outsourced that answer to marketplaces, industries, and financial returns — when the truth is, everything you need to understand about the value you're here to create has been inside you all along.
This one is for anyone who has built something that looks successful on paper but still feels like something is missing. And for anyone still searching for what they're truly here to give.
🎙️ Do Happy Work — a new way to think about the work you were meant to do.
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Bad days don't mean something is wrong with you. They mean you're human.
In this listener Q&A episode, Vira brings Olivier a question we've all lived through "how do you handle the days when you want to give up, question everything, and wonder why you even started?"
Olivier's answer might surprise you. Instead of offering a productivity hack or a motivational pep talk, he invites us to stop calling them bad days altogether.
Drawing on the rhythms of nature — seasons, night and day, light and dark — he makes the case that our darker, slower days aren't obstacles to good work. They're actually where creativity is born, where the real questions surface, and where we quietly gather everything we need for the brighter days ahead.
A short but deeply grounding episode for anyone who has ever felt guilty for not being "on" and needed a reminder that rest, doubt, and stillness are not the enemy of meaningful work. They are part of it.
"It's not a bad day. It's a dark day. And darkness has always been where the best things grow."
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In this episode of Do Happy Work, I sit down with Viri Ponce — Latina financial advisor, mother, and passionate advocate for helping Latinas build financial independence beyond the limits of culture and traditional expectations.
Viri's story begins with a simple but telling childhood goal: earning enough money to buy herself a Game Boy — without asking her parents for a single penny. What started as a curious love of numbers and problem-solving grew into something much deeper, rooted in the realities of immigrant working families and the financial insecurity she witnessed firsthand growing up.
Today, she channels those early lessons into a mission — helping other Latinas create security, confidence, and freedom entirely on their own terms.
Together, we explore childhood dreams, the power of lived experience, and what it truly means to turn what comes naturally to you into work that is meaningful, personal, and genuinely valuable to others.
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Are you finding your place in a world of AI or finding a place for AI in a world of humans? That one question changes everything.
In this episode of the Do Happy Work Podcast, Olivier challenges the fear-driven mindset pulling professionals toward two dangerous extremes: blind adoption or total rejection of AI. Neither leads to meaningful work.
The real threat isn't artificial intelligence it's what happens when we start outsourcing our humanity to it. When we optimize ourselves out of our own work. When we become the extension of AI, instead of the other way around.
Olivier makes the case that the most valuable businesses of the future won't be the most automated, they'll be the most humanely relevant. Built on consciousness, intuition, lived experience, and the courage to know yourself deeply enough to let that be the foundation of everything you create.
If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or creative navigating the AI era, this episode is your grounding reminder: your humanity is not an obstacle. It's your greatest asset.
🎙️ Do Happy Work: redefining work through self-awareness, purpose, and human-centered leadership.
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Ever feel like every coffee shop looks and feels the same? It’s a trend these days, where unique ideas seem to blur into one standard experience. But here’s the truth: while anyone can start a business, only a few make it a true reflection of themselves. This episode explores what it takes to bring authenticity into business, creating something that truly stands out and people can't get enough of.
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We've convinced ourselves that being busy is the same as being creative. It's not.
In this episode, Olivier breaks down one of the most misunderstood dynamics in modern work: the difference between true creativity and productivity dressed up to look like it. If your work has started to feel empty, forced, or directionless, this episode explains the reason why.
Reflect on these questions as you listen:
- When was the last time you did something without an objective?
- What would your work look like if it were driven by originality instead of expectation?
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What does a mortgage loan officer have to do with happy work? Everything, when the person doing it is a born educator and provider who refused to let her work stay surface-level.
In this episode, Olivier sits down with Verenice León Hurtado, a mortgage professional who stopped chasing numbers and started chasing meaning, and discovered that the two aren't mutually exclusive. They're just in the wrong order for most people.
Verenice's story is one many of us will recognize: you take a job, you chase the next goal, you hit the metrics. And then one day, the fuel runs out. What she did next is what makes her a perfect example of what happy work actually looks like in practice.
In this conversation, you'll hear:
- How Verenice identified her two core inner personas — educator and provider — and why that clarity changed how she works
- Why going narrower in her business actually created deeper relationships and better results
- How her own financial hardship as the oldest daughter of an immigrant family became the very thing that makes her irreplaceable to the people she serves
- The shift from transactional to transformative work, and what that actually looks like day to day
🎙️ Connect with Verenice on LinkedIn at Verenice León Hurtado or on Instagram at @CafecitoHomeLoans
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Why does it feel wrong to get paid for the work that feels most like you?
This episode explores the hidden imposter syndrome behind happy work, and why charging well for the work you do isn’t selfish, but essential.
When your work is real, payment isn’t a bonus. It’s what allows it to continue.
If your work is an expression of who you are, getting paid for it is what keeps it alive.
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Not all of us choose to be business owners and that's great! Leaders need to better understand their employees, but first... employees need to be self-leaders.
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When a listener gets laid off from a job they thought they loved, it raises a deeper question: was it ever truly happy work to begin with? Olivier unpacks the critical difference between happiness and joy — why one is a baseline you own and the other is a reaction to things outside of you. If losing a job leaves you lost and questioning everything, that's a sign your happiness was outsourced. Real happy work can't be taken from you — it lives in you, not in the title or the paycheck. A powerful conversation about ownership, self-responsibility, and what it truly means to bring yourself into your work.
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Many business owners are asking: “How can AI help me stand out?”In this episode, we challenge the premise. AI is a powerful tool—but tools alone never create differentiation. True distinction comes from clarity about who you are, what you stand for, and the unique angle only you can bring. Once that inner direction is clear, technology becomes an amplifier. Without it, even the best tools only produce average outcomes.
What You’ll Learn
- Why AI cannot create true differentiation for your business
- The difference between tools and identity
- Why uniqueness must come before technology
- How self-clarity turns AI into a force multiplier
- Why businesses that rely only on tools become interchangeable
Key Insight
Tools can enhance your path—but they cannot define it.
First, know yourself. Then use technology to express that truth at scale.
Reflection Question
Are you using AI to discover your unique voice—or to avoid finding it?
Takeaway
AI doesn’t make you stand out. It makes what is already unique about you more visible, powerful, and scalable.
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In this episode of Do Happy Work, I respond to a powerful client question:
How should leaders handle personal hardship and emotional conversations at work?
In this episode, we explore:
- Why businesses must acknowledge what their employees are going through, without it becoming an unstructured therapy space
- The danger of addressing hardship too late, only when conflict or burnout has already surfaced
- What it means to create a clear container of trust aligned with mission and culture
- How leadership during “peace times” determines how teams show up during crisis
- Why integrity, clarity, and safety must coexist in healthy organizations
This episode is for leaders who want to be human and aligned.
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In this thought-provoking episode, we explore a question that challenges conventional wisdom about work: What is the core problem facing today's working population? Instead of pointing to economics or broken systems, this episode reveals a deeper truth about how we've lost our connection to abundance, peace, and the natural flow of life—and how this disconnect shapes everything about how we work.
Reflection Questions
- What underlying conviction drives your days and your decisions?
- Do you wake up already dividing the world into good and bad?
- Are you unknowingly inviting conflict into your work and relationships?
- What resistance has this created in your life?
- How much of what you do has become an act of defensiveness?
- Are you merely managing your work—or truly leading it?
- Are you ready to make a contract with yourself and return to a more natural, more holistic perspective?
Resources Mentioned
The LOLA Principle - European bestseller with over one million copies sold worldwide. This book bridges the science of economics and physics with practical decision-making, showing you how to reduce resistance and conflict while reaching meaningful goals with far less effort.
Connect & Learn More
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This is my final contribution of 2025, an offering on purpose, and an invitation to pause before the new year begins.
Rather than entering another year searching for purpose or hoping it shows up, this episode invites you to start the year already grounded in it.
You’ll learn:
• Why searching for purpose can actually disconnect you from it
• How modern culture distorts our understanding of purpose
• The real origin and meaning of the word “purpose”
• Why purpose is less about seeking and more about sharing
• How generosity becomes the engine of meaning and fulfillment
• What this shift changes in how we think about work, success, and impact
Purpose isn’t something to chase. It’s already with us, if we let it. And when we do, happy work is closer than we think.
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In professional circles, it is common to think that working towards betterment is a good thing. But what If that’s actually what is holding us back from our true growth?
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This week, we’re unpacking what truly shapes our identity, our character, our personality, and the hidden forces driving both. The thing is, you can’t do your best work if you don’t actually own yourself. Tune in to discover what real self-ownership is.
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Curiosity isn’t just a trait; it’s our greatest gift and highest art form. In this episode, we explore how reconnecting with your natural sense of wonder and play can transform the way you work and lead. If you’re building a business or career that truly reflects who you are, curiosity isn’t optional; it’s the compass that keeps you aligned with your truth.
If you'd like the handout mentioned at the end of the episode, please send an email to olivier@belikeanappletree.com with "Curiosity" in the subject line.
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We have a broken relationship with WORK. It is time to start mending it.
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Unity is an invisible current of abundance that runs through all existence.
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In this episode, I go into what potential really is, how it works and the gifts we need to embrace to live our truest life.
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Work is all about relationships. We know that much. But what if our idea of relationships is actually getting in the way of doing meaningful, happy work?
But what if our understanding of what relationships are about is actually hurting our ability to do good and happy work?
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An intention isn’t a goal, it’s a starting point. In this episode, we explore how professionals can stop treating intentions like finish lines and start using them as launchpads. Because real expansion comes when you let that inner tension move you, not contain you.
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Wayde is proof that you can design, build and live an extraordinary life. When you give yourself the freedom to do what you really want, your potential is unbound.
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Without potential, nothing happens. Potential is in all of us and everything. Unlock it and watch what happens.
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You were passionate about something once. You need to find that again. Go back to that thing that would light you up inside. All true leaders are themselves led by a conviction that is unwavering. As a leader, when your work is an expression of your passion, you can then apply its counterpiece: compassion.
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Many of us keep ourselves trapped in the illusion that things are progressing when they are really not. And despite our best efforts we keep feeling equally dissatisfied. It’s because keeping ourselves busy without knowing what we should invest ourselves in is the same as not moving at all.
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When you overstay your welcome in the comfort zone, you risk losing yourself. It’s time to step out and reclaim your true identity.
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We're here to play the biggest game that is right for us. To find out what that is, you have to listen- not just to this episode, but it's a start!
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It takes intuition to get unstuck.
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An entrepreneur that is at peace is a person that is truly alive. Uncertainty doesn't worry them. Business peaks and valleys are just another opportunity to experience life and relationships. Their business is a temple of peace that nurtures and spreads peace to their teams, clients and community.
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Michael is a true Intupreneur at heart—but it wasn’t always that way.
Working in finance, he encountered values that clashed with his deep compassion and kindness. So, how did he pivot without leaving the industry? And how does he stay true to himself while still thriving in finance?
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Intuitive entrepreneurs face pain, challenges, and hardships head-on, turning them into momentum for breakthroughs. Life isn’t always pretty, but we keep going- just like in business. The lows pave the way for the highs.
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In this episode, I dive into the mind and how it processes courage because true growth, true expression, requires a specific kind of courage.
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I kick off the new year and season by exploring how true, fulfilling entrepreneurship requires embracing the full spectrum of our mind—both the masculine energy of logic and rationale, and the feminine energy of intuition and creativity. Too often, we over-rely on intellect while neglecting the powerful guidance of intuition, leaving us unbalanced and incomplete in our work.
Discover how reconnecting with your intuitive side can make you a more wholesome entrepreneur and transform the way you approach business. Let’s break free from the masculine-dominated work mindset and learn to use our entire mind for greater success and happiness.
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The word WHY has been tossed around so much. What does WHY really mean? What does it mean in relation to YOU? To your work?
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The word more is used so casually in conversation. Have you ever stopped to examine its significance? It means so much "more" than you think.
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We just into jobs too quickly without really understanding what our true self-identity is. That is why so many people fall into a work funk. In this episode, I talk about some of the changes my wife is going through in her career. She was gracious enough to let me share her personal experience in hopes that it helps one of you figure out your path.
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Life is not about safety and comfort. Life is about relentless experience.
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Ever feel like every coffee shop looks and feels the same? It’s a trend these days, where unique ideas seem to blur into one standard experience. But here’s the truth: while anyone can start a business, only a few make it a true reflection of themselves. This episode explores what it takes to bring authenticity into business, creating something that truly stands out.
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Consciousness, awareness, desire, peace... what do they all mean and how do they relate to your ability to Do Happy Work. That is what I get into in this episode.
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In this episode, we question what is means to be a confident leader. Is confidence a requirement in all leaders? Is it easily obtained? Should we be wary of leaders that appear overly confident?
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Everything you have been through professionally has got you exactly where you are. Nothing is wasted. Your experiences are what make you. Use them to express your Happy Work.
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Why do you work? Because in this society, you need money to exist. What do you want that money for? You want it to create freedom. What is freedom if not being at peace with who you are? Don't fall for the rat race lie. You can achieve peace at any moment but you have to be open to it.
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Don't be so emotional. To which we say, "why not?" Emotions are not bad. We shouldn't be ashamed of our emotions or ashamed of expressing them at work. However, there is a difference between having emotions at work and being emotional at work.
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Why is it so hard for us to be our own reason? If this sounds confusing, join us in this discussion. Too many of us need reasons for being and doing. This type of dependent, conditional living takes a toll on our peace and well-being. It's time to change that.
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True growth doesn't come from taking drastic leaps but from understanding oneself and taking measured steps forward. This episode highlights the essential elements of self-discovery, encouraging you to embrace self-awareness and confront your fears. By addressing the root cause of "what-if" questions and expanding your boundaries gradually, you can transform a state of feeling stuck into readiness for change. The resources you need for this transformative journey are already within you. It's about taking mindful, aligned steps toward your truth and aspirations. Tune in for actionable insights that will help you navigate both your comfort and uncomfort zones effectively.
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We talk about sourcing energy, sourcing food, sourcing products and other things. What about sourcing our breath? If you are someone who claims to be mindful about what they put in their body, you better start examining where you source your breath from.
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When is enough, enough? If I live comfortably, if my family's needs are met and I even have savings, why do I still feel like I need to make more and more and more? How much money do I really need? Am I investing it well?
So many questions... join Vira and Olivier as they get into the weeds about money, investing and happiness.
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Meditation is great, but it's not the starting point.
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In this episode, Carlos from IC Insurance Academy shares how shifting his mindset from transactional to transformational thinking has helped his business.
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Has work ever broke your heart?
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Are success and failure real?
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Why do you do what you do? What outcome are you hoping for?
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I'm introducing a new series on the show where I will share tips and insights under 3 minutes for you to reflect on and apply as needed.
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Addiction comes in many forms. In this episode, I speak with returning guest, Rose Lounsbury, a best-selling author, keynote speaker and simplicity coach about society's addiction to overachieving.
Be sure to check out her new book: Achievement Addict
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What is marketing in this day and age?
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In this episode, I dig into the topic of stress at work. Is stress at work good for us?
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Stop being reactive to markets and external factors when it comes to your work.
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Creating a thriving team is easier than you think.
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In this episode, I explore MANIFESTATION. What does it mean, and is there a better way of doing it?
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From the archive: This is quite possibly one of the most important episodes we have published. If you start using the tool discussed in this episode, you will notice an immediate shift.
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After years of suppressing your purpose, you can't expect for it to just pop up.
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Pay the bills and retirement. That's why you work, right?
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Don't settle for an average life. Turn up the volume.
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In this episode, I delve into the concept of polarity and its crucial role in our learning journey. Often, we perceive negativity as something to be avoided, but what if embracing it could lead to profound growth and understanding?
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Scarcity, a mental concept that significantly influences our ability to choose Happy Work, is often underestimated. While it may seem like a simple word, its complexity and the weight it carries can be profound, impacting our sense of self-ownership.
Addressing this challenge starts with understanding its nature, exploring its origins, recognizing where it resides within us, and ultimately comprehending how it shapes our decision-making process.
This episode will give you profound insights into the subtle yet pervasive ways scarcity affects your choices and, more importantly, how you can break free from its grip.
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A little mental hygiene goes a long way.
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What does it take to be a true leader? What does leadership mean? Are you a real leader?
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How will you measure success in 2024?
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It's 2024! Did your life suddenly change from one day to the next? You're doing what makes you happy now, right?
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Marketing expert and spiritual creative, Aleana Kali, shares the importance of discovering your true calling and completely giving into it. Today, rather than just ‘working in marketing’ she has become a voice in marketing for those who truly care about doing a better job.
She is the Founder of Brands are Alive, a company dedicated to working with entrepreneurs that seek to bring their heart into their work- what I call HAPPY WORK.
To learn more, visit her website: brandsarealive.com
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Why do we have such a hard time with change?
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Vira joins me on this episode to discuss PRICING. How do we price our value?
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Bryan is a financial advisor of a different kind. Despite his extensive experience in traditional financial advisory his services are not about maximizing profit but freedom and joy.
Naturally, Bryan and I are close as his convictions tie perfectly into my view on Happy Work, and because we both share the same perspective on money: it is a tool that is supposed to serve us, not the other way around.
Happy Work is impossible without redefining the value of money in your life and reorganizing your financial freedom at every level.
If you are interested in learning more about Bryan's work, visit his site below:
Bryan Huhn - Reflective Wealth
www.reflectivewealth.com
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Why do emotions get such a bad rap?
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How can you guide a customer through their journey if you don't know who you are? You have to know your Big Why (your story) before you can define your Small Why (your customer's story).
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This is not a typical mindset discussion.
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What makes a business truly essential? Is yours essential?
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When will we learn that it is NOT about the product?
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Want to see what real passion is? Look to nature.
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Are you clear on the audience you are serving?
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A mental crisis, a midlife crisis, a crisis of faith... all forms of crisis are an opportunity of reflection and growth. You will either stay in the same place, stuck and in crisis-mode, or you will walk through that door, onward and upward.
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Make it an ally, not a goal.
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We think we're done with the past, but the past isn't always done with us.
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Hating your job shouldn't be so normalized.
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What if you've been breathing incorrectly this whole time?
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What is the true nature of your work? Who are you serving and why? That is what we examine in this episode.
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This is one of our most listened to episodes. If you've never heard it before, we hope it inspires you to think about your own Why Story. If you have listened to it, let it be another reminder to continue on your journey.
"The purpose of life is to live out your potential; to use it to create joy for yourself. One way to do so is by creating a business that is a reflection of yourself. Quit wasting time on living an "OK" or "comfortable" life. Go on the journey of your Why Story."
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Did you make your team read about Compassion? Did your boss make you take a Compassion workshop? What a waste of time...
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"...Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”
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Supply and Demand... why don't we question it?
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Think about what makes you happy? Really happy.
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In this episode, Olivier talks with Carlos Basurto, host of the Insurance After Dark podcast, about truth and relationships and how seldom the two coexist.
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What does it mean to incorporate LOVE in your business? Is that even possible? Do we even know what love really is?
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Growth means freedom. But first, you must create the space for it.
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This was our second episode of the podcast and it is as relevant then as it is now. Finding your potential is critical to your expansion journey. We hope you enjoy the episode and take it upon yourself to start discovering your potential.
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Excited to have been on the Insurance After Dark Podcast earlier this month. We dove deep into what it means to be a business owner of value.
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When does playing to play become playing to win?
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Happiness cannot be found outside yourself. Let 2023 be the year of self-ownership. Find inner happiness, love yourself, feel the abundance in your life. You are the center of your universe; the creator of your happiness.
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We interviewed Rose Lounsbury: a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, and simplicity coach earlier this year. It is a great episode for those of you looking to declutter your home and your mind in 2023.
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You know that voice that starts yapping and nagging as soon as you wake up telling you that you suck, that you have so many things to do, that you're too fat, too skinny, too old, not enough... ? It's time to rein in the beast.
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We're nearing the end of the year... how did yours go? Did you follow your intention?
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In this episode, Olivier talks Happiness.
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We're going to be doing some traveling this holiday season but we'll be back soon!
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In this episode, we dive into the real fears that sales people have. You might be thinking "well, it's rejection," but it goes much deeper than that.
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This is quite possibly one of the most important episodes we have published. If you start using the tool discussed in this episode, you will notice an immediate shift.
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Have you ever stopped to ask yourself "why do I work?" The easy answer is "to make money." But there is a deeper reason for why we work.
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The purpose of life is to live out your potential; to use it to create joy for yourself. One way to do so is by creating a business that is a reflection of yourself. Quit wasting time on living an "OK" or "comfortable" life. Go on the journey of your Why Story.
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It's terrifying to leave the comfort and safety of a BORING job that pays us for our MISERY, isn't it?
Are you in debt? Debt doesn't just happen in monetary situations. Your relationships can be in severe debt too: toxic marriages, toxic partnerships, toxic environments- these can really take a toll on your happiness budget.
Have you done a Happiness Inventory lately? Do the resources you have in your life EXPAND your happiness or hinder it?
Questions from the episode:
- What is my relationship to money?
- What is my relationship to time?
- What is my relationship to my friends?
- What is my relationship to my partner?
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We've talked to so many business owners this month that repeatedly say that they have lazy employees, that there is a lack of motivation in their teams, that people only go to work for the paycheck... Listen to find out why that's happening...
In this episode, we discuss how mental wealth sets you free to create financial wealth. Take inventory of your mental boardroom. Who is at the head of it?
We tend to focus on the physical muscles, and sometimes, the mental muscle. What about the rest of our muscles?
If you listened to last week's episode, this is an extension of that. In today's episode, Olivier dives a little deeper into instinct, intelligence, intuition and our work.
A quick thought on the three things that dictate our life and how, together, they can bring us tremendous expansion.
What would your life be like if you were really fearless? What if nothing held you back? Who would you be? How would you be? What would you be doing?
Human Value Entrepreneurship is a weekly podcast where we ask the difficult but necessary questions that get us on the path towards creating work that leaves us feeling happy, fulfilled and successful.
Focus on human potential, not market potential and you'll see just how much bigger your client base will be.
The sooner we STOP being productive and START being creative, the sooner we get to delivering real value.
Are you an intrapreneur? An intrapreneur is a person with an entrepreneurial spirit that works for a company whose values are aligned with theirs. You don't have to be a business owner to do happy, fulfilling work.
This is the question of all questions. If you don't know who you are, you surrender yourself to outside influences. Ask yourself the difficult but beautiful question: Who am I really?
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The concept of "retirement" has a lot of heaviness to it. Do you accept the societal definition of retirement? If you're doing work that you absolutely love and makes you happy, is retirement even an option?
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Business is about people, but we tend to leave people out of it, which is causing a "people problem." Let's discuss.
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Life is calling... do you answer? To recognize that something in your life has to change and to actually do something about it... that takes desire, patience and a whole load of self-ownership. Let's explore this topic together.
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Living out your potential won't always be a smooth journey. You WILL experience ups and downs. In this episode, we talk about the peaks and valleys we all go through and how to keep moving forward because your potential deserves to be expressed. There is no going back!
In this episode, we define what Human Value is. This is, after all, The Human Value Entrepreneurship Podcast.
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The idea that you have to find balance between your work life and your personal life is a fallacy. You are ONE person with ONE life. It's no wonder so many people are exhausted trying to balance work and personal life. It's not possible.
We had the privilege of chatting with Weexpo - Founder Christina Brophy and VP Leen Alramlawi.
Christina has brought together thousand of women to find community, support groups and professional help and freedom. Her career began in 2018 with her first women's conference in Ventura, CA and she's been going strong ever since.
Leen is dedicated to ensuring that women impacted by adversity become empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.
Both women also run the organization: RAD International where they do advocacy work to break the stigma around menstruation and distribute hygiene items to women in countries where it is hard to access.
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@thewomenempowermentnetwork
@leenalramlawi
@rad_international
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Everything in life is a relationship, but you get to decide which relationships are good for you and which relationships you must let go of. Most of us are very aware of the dangerous, toxic, energy draining relationships we entertain in our lives, but not many of us are bold enough to release them. Are you?
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This episode kicks off a mini series that digs into businesses that most people think are impossible to be purposeful in- like INSURANCE. But think again. Your job or business does not define you, they are vehicles through which you can express your value. In this episode, Vira and Olivier dare you to be your true self in business.
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There's a trick to finding the BEST people for your business. Listen to this episode to learn what it is. #hiring #interviews #education #best #staff
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Too many business owners think that Marketing and Advertising is the answer to all their struggles. So they hire "marketing professionals" and spend several thousands to create logos, websites, social media campaigns and so on. The problem with that is that most marketing professionals don't care about what your business stands for. They also want to make as much money as possible, so they will tell you what THEY think YOUR business is about, and YOU will let them.
It will cost you a lot of money and very likely do NOTHING to bring any real value to your business or your clients...
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Sales is a love-hate thing for most people, but not for Jason Marc Campbell, author of the new book, "Selling with Love: Earn with Integrity and Expand your Impact." He is on a mission to inspire small business owners with sales reluctance to embrace it as a beautiful activity that transforms lives.
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In this episode, we chat with the lovely, Rose Lounsbury: a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, and simplicity coach who helps people stop trying to balance it all and start letting it go. After struggling to balance a teaching career and 2-year-old triplets, Rose was introduced to minimalism in 2012 and her life changed. Today, she dedicates herself to helping others create happier and more fulfilling lives without all the stuff.
We recommend decluttering your desk while you listen to this episode for a more interactive podcast experience. Not joking.
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When you think about money, where do you feel it? In your gut? Do you get a tightness in your chest? Or does it bring a smile to your face and lightness in your step?
How we think and feel about money influences our relationships, friendships, decisions and more. Money is energy. Learn to harness it. Make money an ally that supports your expansion.
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If you want to be a value-creating machine, then be like Nature...it is the most successful entrepreneur out there.
We have been graced with the ability to be like a "human tree” in a “human forest,” free in our movements and thinking, and flexible in our actions with all the benefits of imagination and creativity. We are incredible value creation machines that need to wake up to the call of our own nature, and start nurturing ourselves. The work that comes from this awareness is what we call “Happy Work” because it directly builds on the very meaning of life itself.
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How can you guide a customer through their journey if you don't know who the f#@k you are? You have to know your Big Why (your story) before you can define your Small Why (your customer's story). It is a journey of epic proportions.
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Did you know that your mindset around TIME might actually be holding you back?
Time is a stressor for many people. We're either running late; we're impatiently waiting on something or someone; we say things like "By X age I have to achieve Y." We give a sense of urgency to everything. Why?
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2022 has arrived. The race to reset, reframe, redo and reach is real. While we are all about resolutions, there are a few things we need to consider in order to make them really work for us. The most important of which is to address what it is that we actually need.
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Tara-Nicholle Kirke - The Inner Critic Coach™ is a globally-recognized author, self-sabotage expert, Master Coach and Spiritual Strategist. Tara helps smart, successful people start doing their big dreams by undoing their self-sabotage patterns.
She specializes in helping you befriend, heal and transform your Inner Critic with a toolkit from neurobiology, Jungian psychology and spiritual law.
A recovering attorney and the former CMO of MyFitnessPal, Tara wrote the authoritative book on transformational business. It’s called The Transformational Consumer: Fuel a Lifelong Love Affair with Your Customers by Helping Them Get Healthier, Wealthier and Wiser.
This is Part 1 of a 2 Part interview with Tara.
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Tara-Nicholle Kirke - The Inner Critic Coach™ - is a globally-recognized author, self-sabotage expert, Master Coach and Spiritual Strategist.
A recovering attorney and the former CMO of MyFitnessPal, Tara wrote the authoritative book on transformational business. It’s called The Transformational Consumer: Fuel a Lifelong Love Affair with Your Customers by Helping Them Get Healthier, Wealthier and Wiser.
It is a MUST READ.
This is Part 2 of our interview with Tara.
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Website: soultour.com/inner-critic-cure/
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Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver, shares his time and insights on how being a Go-Giver can lead to a fulfilling business and life. Learn more: https://burg.com/
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How sure are you that the decisions you have made regarding your work came from YOU. Is your current work a reflection of who you are? Are you maximizing your potential? Does your inner truth show in your work and the people you touch with it?
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Do you feel like you could be doing more with your life? Like you’re meant for something bigger? But, where do you start? How do you find what you’re meant to be doing? Tune in as we dive into what potential is and how to achieve it.
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Not sure what Sad Work is? Ask yourself these questions: “Do I like the work that I do right now? Does it fulfil me and bring me joy?” If you answered “no,” or “sometimes,” then push play. It’s time you find your way towards Happy Work.
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