Bits of Gold

Hey there, thanks for tuning in to episode 137 of the Bits of Gold podcast!Today we spoke to Troy Boutelle about the benefits of building a culture of care in your workplace.For more info on Troy Boutelle, check out his LinkedIn. For more content on the infinite ROI of leading with care, check out my other socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannygoldbergspeaks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dannygoldbergspeaks?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygoldberg/www.dannygoldbergspeaks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:Following your bliss of living fully aliveHow to use visualization to manifest what you want Kate's How to Live Fully Alive Manifesto Bio:Kate Manser helps humankind feel more alive. She is an inspiring and visionary artist, author, and speaker. Her book, YOU MIGHT DIE TOMORROW has sold thousands of copies in 6 countries. She has spoken at Facebook HQ, been quoted in O Magazine, and her art has been shown at New York Fashion Week. Kate's mission is to teach every human how to feel profoundly alive on any given day.Important Links:You Might Die Tomorrow: https://www.amazon.com/YOU-MIGHT-DIE-TOMORROW-Meaningful/dp/1952018005The Alive Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Alive-Workbook-Challenges-Inspiration-Meaningful/dp/1952018048YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/katemanserInsta: @thealivekateTikTok: @thealivekateWebsite: www.katemanser.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:The power of designing your lifeThe daily practice of asking yourself if you are happy?How to identify what you want in life and how to make the necessary change The backbone of any creator businessSetting a time based goal to help you achieve what you really wantThe importance of word of mouth for growthWhy focusing on one platform can help your reach grow How to launch your career as a creator The new way to view employment and self-employmentThe fallacy of security in traditional employment Don't compare yourself to others and run your own raceBio:Jay Clouse helps creators earn a living. He is the writer of Creator Science and the host of Creative Elements, a narrative-interview podcast going behind the scenes of today's top creators. He previously led the Community Experience team for Pat Flynn and Smart Passive Income, designing their paid membership community and cohort-based course programs.Important Links:https://creatorscience.comhttps://creativeelements.fmhttps://twitter.com/jayclousehttps://linkedin.com/in/jayclouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:How you define success in your lifeHow to look at success holistically in your lifeHow to make 2023 the most successful year yetBio:Oliver Villwock is an author, entrepreneur, and coach who helps his clients shift their inner worlds and do the hard work to define the life they want so that they can live with intention and purpose. Important Links:https://www.instagram.com/olivervillwock/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:How to stop worrying & obsessing over things that don't really matterHow to do the things you really want in 2023How to truly prioritize yourself in the new yearBio:Today my guest is Sarah Knight. Sarah is a New York Times Best Selling Author of the No Fucks Given Guides. With more than 3 million copies in print, Sarah's No Fucks Given Guides have been published in thirty-one languages worldwide. Her TEDx Talk on “The Magic of Not Giving a Fuck” has 10 million views; in addition to writing and speaking, she hosts the popular No Fucks Given podcast, which reached #1 on the Apple Education charts.Important Links:NO F*CKS GIVEN: Naughty Words to Live By (a collection of Sarah's best quotes/advice): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316490857THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF NOT GIVING A F*CK: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Not-Giving-Spending/dp/0316270725/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=GET YOUR SH*T TOGETHER: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Your-Sh-Together-Worrying/dp/0316505072/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1529527545&sr=8-3&keywords=sarah+knight&dpID=41CAknIbXsL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srchYOU DO YOU: https://www.amazon.com/You-Do-Youve-Given-Guide/dp/0316445126/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8CALM THE F*CK DOWN: https://www.amazon.com/Calm-Down-Control-Accept-Freaking/dp/031652915XF*CK NO!: https://www.amazon.com/No-Saying-Shouldnt-Given-Guide/dp/0316529141/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=f*ck+no+sarah+knight&qid=1555531696&s=gateway&sr=8-4https://sarahknight.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sarahknightauthor/https://www.facebook.com/sarahknightauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:In order to succeed, you will fail. Embrace it. The only way to grow is to get out of your comfort zoneWhat you can learn about yourself in manufacturing hardship such as running endurance racesThe power in celebrating small wins How playing big can change your lifePatience, Perspective, and Purpose will help you live purposefully Bio:Bishoy Tadros was born in Egypt and his family immigrated to the US when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He grew up in Long Island, NY where he received treatment for 10 years. On his 13th birthday, Bishoy underwent brain surgery and remains cancer-free. Outside of his career as an Account Executive at Saleforce, Bishoy is passionate about health and fitness. He is an Iron Man and a 6 -time marathoner. Beyond completing as a participant, Bishoy has led charitable campaigns for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society raising over $100,000 since 2017.In 2019, Bishoy added Author to his list of accolades with the debut of his self published memoir, Break Barriers. He wrote his book with the objective of giving readers a tool to channel the mindset to overcome obstacles whether they be personal, professional, or on the playing field.Important Links:www.bishoytadros.comInstagram - @bishoy_tadrosYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/BishoyTadrosLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bishoy-tadros-mba/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:How to learn to reprogram yourself to from societies programming to your own desiresThe importance of trying things and travel to open your mindHow doing the best you can will eventually equal greatnessShow up, be the best you can, and have funPursue personal fulfillment. As a result, your best will come outThe benefit in slowing things downChoosing to suffer is a choice. How to use your adversity to serve you to growWhy doing the hard work creates an easy lifeBio:Lance Essihos is a world traveler and has made it his life's mission to help heal the world through the art of powerful storytelling and human connection. He is the host of the top-rated podcast University of Adversity, motivating hundreds of thousands of listeners to turn their darkest days into their greatest motivators. He has interviewed over 350 renowned people all over the globe, including world-class entrepreneurs, pro athletes, celebrities, doctors, spiritual masters, and the common heroes among us. Lance is the Founder of Mic-Up Media, an agency that helps founders and visionary leaders grow their businesses, brands, and networks through podcasting and storytelling.Important Links:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFZ5SM13https://lanceessihos.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:The best perspective to hold when you experience changeHow to reframe when you are experiencing changePowerful questions to ask yourself as you navigate changeThe power in incremental changeThe importance in understanding your goals before making a big changeBio:Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, author of the book Build For Tomorrow, a startup advisor, and host of two podcasts: Build For Tomorrow (yes, same name as the book) a show about the smartest solutions to our most misunderstood problems; and Problem Solvers, about entrepreneurs overcoming the odds in their business.Prior to Entrepreneur, Jason has worked as an editor at Men's Health, Fast Company, Maxim, and Boston magazine, and has written about business and technology for the Washington Post, Slate, New York, and others.Important Links:Twitter: @heyfeiferInstagram: @heyfeiferFacebook: @heyfeiferLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasonfeiferWebsite: jasonfeifer.comNewsletter: jasonfeifer.bulletin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:How to define your own successWhat it really takes to pursue your dreamsThe power of networking in the field you aspire to be inThe importance of being stubborn in vision, but flexible in executionWhy you shouldn't compare yourself to others Why you should love what you do Bio: David Greenfeld the Founder and CEO of Dream Pops. Dream Pops is one of the fastest growing plant-based ice cream & confectionery brands in the United States. He was recently named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2020 for Food & Drink, and in a few short years has built and scaled a vertically integrated factory & supply chain servicing more than 6,500+ retailers with plans to reach 8,000 by year's end.David took the leap from a life of financial security as an investment banker to pursue his dream in building the next great plant based ice cream and confectionery brand. David's Bit of Gold: He said, “Life is short. You should strive to wake up everyday and love what you do. The financial piece is important. You need to take care of yourself. But you need to be thoughtful in what you want to do with the limited amount of time that you have on this planet.”He knew he wanted to make change in his life and he took the jump… 6 years later, it's finally paying off. Important Links:www.dreampops.comdavidgreenfeld.cohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dgreenfeld/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:How to use design principles and key design mindsets to design your life.The big fallacy of following your passion that's holding you backWhat to do if you feel stuck How to navigate if you are overwhelmed with opportunity How to grapple with money vs. meaning in your career Critical reframes you can apply in your own life to live a more joyful life Bio:Today my guest are the authors of the New York Times Best Selling Book - Designing Your Life - How to Build a Well-Live, Joyful Life. Bill Burnett and Dave Evans are Silicon Valley innovators and Stanford University design educators in the hugely successful course, Designing Your Life, having helped thousands change the way they live. Using design principles and design thinking, they've helped thousands define what they want in their life and how to create it. Important Links:https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Your-Life-Well-lived-Joyful/dp/0451494083/https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Your-Work-Life-Happiness/dp/0593467450/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-evans-62148/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-burnett-4225401/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:The importance of showing your human side in business What it's like working in business with family The importance of committing to your dreams Why taking a pause can help you find your best ideas Why change can be freeing How to define your success Why you must look within to fulfill your own happiness Bio: Ryan Maltbie is the founder of BBQGrills.com who has a fascinating story. He and his dad built a successful business… but after 10 years grinding in this business, it abruptly closed down. This unexpectedly changed the course of his life. With 3 young children at the time, he had two choices:Take a conventional route Or risk it all and take a chance on himself and his new dream. He chose the latter and has now been building BBQGrills.com. They've since served over 5k customers and have hit over $5M in sales. They continue to grow and be a dominant player in this space.One of my favorite bits of gold from Ryan is how he redefined his definition of success. How he chose to live life on his terms and rebuild his life exactly how he wanted optimizing time on his terms. Important Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmaltbie/https://www.bbqgrills.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:The importance of unrealistic goal setting How to use social media to stand out in your careerWhy followers matter on your social media Where to start to grow on any social media platform In this mini episode, Dennis also shares a few tips and ticks on where to start in building a meaningful social media profileBio:Dennis Koutoudis is a #1 International Bestselling Author, widely recognized as one of the world's leading LinkedIn experts. Dennis has already achieved much during his career as an entrepreneur, certified social media specialist, speaker, and in his position as a LinkedIn & Personal Branding Strategist. Dennis's skillset has allowed him to work with numerous executives from powerhouse companies like Nike, Microsoft, Pfizer, Amazon, and more. He has over 4 million followers and his work has been featured in Forces, Fortune, CNN, Nasdaq, Entrepreneur, Huffpost, CBS, and many more. Important Links:Website: www.LinkedSuperPowers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dskoutoudis/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denniskoutoudis/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DennisKoutoudisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denniskoutoudis/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:The importance of just startingWhy you shouldn't stay at a job that drains youThe power of soul searching before you job search How to learn about a career path before diving inHow to define the career that you wantHow to parkour your way forwardBio:Madeline Mann is an HR & Recruiting leader who is known for her award-winning job search YouTube and TikTok Channels, Self Made Millennial, garnering an audience of millions of people. Mann's job search coaching programs have led to thousands of success stories, and her work has been featured on ABC, Bloomberg, New York Times, and more.Important Links:YouTube: www.youtube.com/selfmademillennialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinemann/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selfmademillennialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self.made.millennial/Website: www.madelinemann.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:The importance of focusing on micro-moments as opposed to the big-picture How to find your super power The power of perspectiveWhy listening is the key to being great in any saleWhy you should have more than one income sourceBio:Scott Leese is an entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker. Scott started his career in sales and became a 6x Sales Leader. Eventually, he made the jump from employee to entrepreneur and has not looked back since. He took his expertise in sales that he developed as an employee and has built a suite of companies helping companies improve their ability to sell. Today he helps companies with a focus on scaling from $0 - $25M in ARR. He also founded Surf and Sales in 2017 which is a small group learning environment for surfing and learning. Important Links scottleeseconsulting.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/scottleese/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn: How to maximize your timeHow to think about your personal time The importance of keeping your personal overhead low How to create a mindset shift in prioritizing happiness today The power of the here and now The benefit of trying many things to create opportunityBio:Ben is the founder of Chronifi. ChroniFI provides personal finance software that helps users simplify their finances by understanding them in terms of time instead of money. Chronifi is unlike any other personal finance tool. While most of the other tools help with budgeting or investing, ChroniFi meets you in the here and now and helps you understand how what you are doing right now impacts your overall financial health so that you can make informed decisions that align with your personal goals.Ben has a fascinating story. He spent most of his life in pursuit of conventional success and was making more money than what he needed at Goldman Sachs, but realized he was not happy. He realized that his money was simply ownership of his time and he decided to build Chronifi to help others spend intentionally, have more time with their family, and take back their time. He is on a mission to help people seek fulfillment over money and we cover it all on this episode! Important Links:https://www.chronifi.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-miller-chronifi/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:The #1 strategy you can use to land interviews at companies and get your foot in the door?How to land your dream job with a non-traditional background The #1 resume mistake that you may be makingHow to increase your network The power and importance of exploring and trying many things Bio:Austin Belcak, is the founder of CultivatedCulture where he teaches people how to land jobs they love in todays market without traditional experience and without even applying online. In 2013, Austin graduated from college with a biology degree, terrible grades, and a job in healthcare that paid him next to nothing. Two years later, he scored interviews at Google, Microsoft, and Twitter and accepted a job from Microsoft with a $70,000 raise. And he did all of that without “traditional” experience and without applying online. Today, he teaches people the system he used to secure a job and helps thousands of people land jobs at Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, Twitter, Uber, and more! If you are ready to land your dream job, this episode is for you! My Biggest Bit of Gold:When there is a will, there is a way... Austin dives deep sharing the alternative methods that you can use to land a dream job! Important Links: Austin's Website: https://cultivatedculture.com/Austin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abelcak/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:How to become more self-reflectiveHow to do the introspective work to become the best version of yourselfHow to ditch the drama in your life and turn excuses into results How to live in the messiness of life and still live happy How to stop comparing yourself to othersHow to accept that our circumstances rarely can be controlled and how to choose happiness Bio:Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, global thought-leader, and New York Times best-selling author who is recognized for cultivating a counter-intuitive, reality-based approach to leadership. Backed by over 25 years of unparalleled experience, Wakeman's philosophy offers a new lens through which employees and executives alike, can shift their attention inward, sharpen their focus on personal accountability, and uncover their natural state of innovation simply by ditching the drama.My Biggest Bit of Gold:Suffering in life truly is optional. You can't control your circumstances... however, you can choose the narrative you tell yourself. Important Links:Instagram: @CyWakemanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cywakeman/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5G_jUiSFkWlLIXBOmmTjggNo Ego Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ego/id1253461828?mt=2Cy's Website: http://www.realitybasedleadership.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:How to be intentional with your choicesHow to turn obstacles into opportunityHow to set a compelling vision How to navigate challenging circumstancesHow giving back can propel you forward The power of networkingBio:Today my guest is Ben Kander. When Ben turned 22, his mom Ellen passed away after a courageous battle with liver cancer. His mom was known for her altruism, social responsibility, health consciousness, and helping others find a sense of purpose. It is upon those principles in which he decided to establish Welly - a company that offers highly functional and fashionable drinkware that helps the environment and gives clean water to people in need. With Welly, there is purpose in every sip. My Biggest Bit of Gold: The power of dreaming big, going for it, and doing the things you are called too. For Ben that was to create Welly in memory of his mom and in an effort to make the world a better place. Important Links: https://www.wellybottle.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-kander-52480537/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:How to build your life with intentionHow to come up with ideas worth pursuing How to think about delivering value to people The power of pursuing an idea with purposeHow to be grateful for all of lifeBio:Garrett Ozar is the father to Everly (3), who survived grade IV (Glioblastoma) brain cancer at birth.Garrett is the Co-Founder of Eterneva: a company that brings brightness and meaning to loss by delivering an experience that unlocks a positive way forward. Eterneva turns the carbon in someone's ashes or hair into a diamond as a memorial for the family.Garrett is also the Co-Founder of Foreverly Fulfillment: a 3PL that provides job opportunities for parents of patients at St Jude Children's Hospital- where Everly was treated.Prior to these ventures, Garrett founded Ampcaddy: a bluetooth speaker designed to bring music to the golf course.Important Links:garrettozar.comhttps://www.facebook.com/garrett.ozarhttps://www.instagram.com/garrettozarhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettozar/twitter: @garrettozar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:How to breakthrough in a service driven businessHow to know if the hospitality industry is for youThe power of just starting Building an iconic restaurant and lessons along the way The power of time and experience and rebuilding on your own terms Bio:Mark Strausman is a classically-European-trained chef who recently opened his new restaurant, Mark's Off Madison, at 41 Madison Avenue in New York City. Strausman is known for creating the legendary restaurant Freds at Barneys New York at Barneys' Madison Avenue flagship store. He subsequently developed satellite Freds in Chicago, Los Angeles, and in Barneys Downtown New York location. ​In addition, he owned the ground-breaking Italian restaurant, Campagna, and Agriturismo in New York's Hudson Valley, and partnered to create and manage Coco Pazzo in NYC and Sapore di Mare in East Hampton.​Mark's passion project in recent years is to bring back the traditional handmade New York bagel. His Straussie's bagels, which Serious Eats dubbed "New York's Best Bagel," is featured at Mark's Off Madison. And let me tell you, it's amazingly delicious! ​He is the author of The Freds at Barneys New York Cookbook, which Publishers Weekly calls "a wonderful peek inside the popular restaurant." In addition, Mark is author of the James Beard Award nominated Two Meatballs in the Italian Kitchen and The Campagna Table. He has written for Yahoo and The Huffington Post, and consults widely within the food and beverage industry. Important Links:www.marksoffmadison.comwww.markstrausman.comMark's cook book! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:The power of incremental changeHow to get out of your own wayHow to think about your needs and wantsHow to incorporate fun and cool things as you focus on your goalsBio:Elliot Aronow is a professional life coach and creative consultant and has supported artists and brands including GQ, The Strokes, RCRD LBL, Noah, and The FADER. His specialities include creative coaching, men's work and empath coaching.Important Links:Elliot's coaching website: https://www.coachingwithelz.com/Elliot's communications consultancy: https://www.studioelz.com/Elliot's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithelz/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:When it's the right time to jump?What is the jump curve?How to navigate not feeling fulfilled in your dream job?How to navigate doing the right adventure, but at the wrong time?How to jump at your dreams?Mike Lewis' Bio:Mike is a member of the Sustainable Finance Group at Goldman Sachs, where he focuses on impact investing and helps lead global climate partnerships. Earlier in his career, Mike was a venture and growth equity investor at Bain Capital Ventures and was the founder of When to Jump, a media and reskilling platform and community for working professionals globally. He is the author of "When to Jump: If the Job You Have Isn't the Life You Want", published worldwide and distributed in over fifty countries in six languages following its release.Important Links:whentojump.com/bookhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mlewis1/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:How thinking about death can be motivating?How a traumatic experience can translate to growth?How to truly feel alive.The power of death awarenessHow a deathbed mediation can help you in decision paralysisKate Manser's Bio:Kate Manser is a spiritual leader whose work is to help people live more alive in their everyday life. She is an inspiring author, artist, and the creator of the YOU MIGHT DIE TOMORROW movement. Most of all, she is just so grateful to be alive.Important Links:You Might Die Tomorrowhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1952018005The Alive Workbookhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1952018048www.youtube.com/c/katemanserwww.instagram.com/thealivekatewww.facebook.com/youmightdietomorrowwww.tiktok.com/@thealivekate Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:How to prioritize youThe importance of putting yourself first How to balance pursuing both your passion and what you are good atHow to life your perfect dayMark Samuel's Bio:Today, my guest is serial entrepreneur, and the Founder and CEO of IWON Organics, Mark Samuel. Mark has 17 years of startup experience, and currently is building a plant based food company that makes bold, flavor infused snacks and cereal made from plant proteins like peas, beans and brown rice and their mission is to help others with their health and nutrition journey. `Important Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/markalansamuel/https://iwonorganics.com/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Will Learn:How to find your purposeThe importance of working with people you enjoyWhy starting is more important than perfectionHow to put aside security in pursuit of your dreamsHow Doug built Halo Top to $300M+ in salesDoug Bouton's Bio:Today, my guest is Doug Bouton. Doug is the co-founder of Halo Top ice cream. In just a few short years, he and his team grew the ice cream brand to $300M in sales becoming the #1 selling ice cream in the US… outselling the likes of Ben and Jerrys, Haagen-Dazs and Breyers. Halo Top sold its business in September 2019, after which Doug spun out Halo Top's international operations into Halo Top International where he currently serves as CEO. In 2021, Doug and other original Halo Top team members founded Gatsby Chocolate, the first-ever and only low-calorie chocolate brand that's positioned to disrupt the chocolate category much like Halo Top disrupted the ice cream category.Important Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-bouton-b1205a59/www.gatsbychocolate.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When each of us wake up, we have a choice to make. Are you currently living today on your terms? If so, amazing! If not, do you want to live today doing the things you are about to? I believe our life is the result of the choices that we make.Over time, you can align your life to do more and more of the things that you want and less and less of the things that you don't want. I know it's not as simple as simply snapping your fingers and I know it's not realistic to never do anything that you don't want, but I am confident that the result of our life is the result of the decision and choices that we make.You can be intentional with how and where you spend your time and start to live more and more the life you want. You really can… and that's exactly what we are talking about in this episode.Today, my guest is Miki Agrawal. Miki is a serial entrepreneur and founder of THINX, Hello Tushy an innovative bidet brand, WILD - a gluten free pizzeria and Author of Disrupt Her - A manifesto for the Modern Woman and Do Cool Shit: Quit your Day Job, Start Your Own Business and Live Happily Ever After. Collectively, her companies are valued at over $150M dollars. But life wasn't always this way for her. At 22 years she was working in investment banking and she had a wake up call following 9/11. Days after, everything changed… she felt her mortality and needed to live each day like it was her last. She had to follow her passions and not waste another day not fully living so she wrote down three things she wanted to do with her life… and pursued them one by one… Todays Bits of Gold is that it's truly possible to live life on your terms, to embrace and harness your limited time on earth, and to live fully alive, doing the cool shit you want! To Follow Miki: https://mikiagrawal.com/For Miki's Books:Do Cool Sh*t: Quit Your Day Job, Start Your Own Business, and Live Happily Ever AfterDisrupt-Her: A Manifesto for the Modern WomanTo Clean Your Bum:https://hellotushy.com/Podcast Special: BITSOFGOLD for 15% off your order. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Imagine waking up and living life on your terms. Waking up each day… Doing what you want to do, when you want to do it, with who you want to do it with… On todays, episode that is exactly what we are talking about. How to live your life with tremendous intention. How to have the self-awareness to decide what you wantHow to make the change in your life so you can wake up and live your dream life every day. Today my guest is Justin Welsh. Justin is an entrepreneur who previously helped build two companies to $50M+ ARR, he managed teams of 150+ people, and those companies collectively raised over $300M in venture capital. Now he's building a portfolio of one-person businesses to $5M in revenue. My Bits of Gold from the Episode: To me, the Bits of Gold in Justin's story is that you can rewrite your life at any point. Just because things are going great in an area… it's never too late to make change and there is never a perfect time to start making lasting change. On paper, Justin had it all. An amazing executive role at a fast growing startup… but he eventually reached an unhealthy point in his life and he had the self-awareness to completely rewrite his life script. He became hyper intentional about the life he wanted to live, the changes he wanted to manifest, and basically created an entirely new life little by little. He and his wife flew to Nashville, bought the first house they saw, drove across the country and began their new lives. Today, he very much lives doing what he wants, when he wants, with who he wants. He is building a diversified portfolio of internet companies and he runs a boutique advisory firm for entrepreneurs and creates digital products for creators. He has a tremendous following on LinkedIn of over 250k followers and has a huge platform to help others build their life with more intention. Links:justinwelsh.mehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/justinwelsh/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Todays episode is all about pulling each other forward in life and the lasting impact you can have by simply lifting those around you. I truly believe that your words and your actions have the ability to change the world. They have the ability to create a lasting impact in a persons life… So being intentional and thoughtful with your words and actions is so important.Today my guests are Dave Clark and Doug Cornfield. While in the 3rd grade, Dave Clark's gym teacher's actions and words would forever positively impact and shape Dave's life. As an infant, Dave contracted polio that stunted his growth and left him without the full use of his legs. But despite that, and perhaps because of it, he was driven to excel in physical competition against so-called able-bodied people. He pursued his dreams and became a professional baseball player playing in the minors. He was the only professional baseball player to pitch from crutches. He has also coached in the majors, was a scout for the Baltimore Orioles and a radio analyst for the Florida Everblades.Doug Cornfield connected with Dave Clark after his son was born with neither arm developed and one leg shorter than the other. Doug convinced Dave to partner and promote his amazing life's story. They've since launched the Dave Clark Foundation which hosts the D3 Event. The D3 event happens through out the year and is a pro style practice with professional players at stadiums across the country where participants have the opportunity to hit, throw, catch and run the bases with instruction from the best regardless of anyone's limitations. In addition they are the author of A Pound of Kindness a children's book that captures the childhood of Dave Clark, the only professional baseball player to pitch from crutches.Important Links:https://apoundofkindness.com/https://pullingeachotheralong.com/https://www.d3day.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever felt burned out at work and or in life?To put it bluntly… feeling burnt out sucks. It sucks to wake up in the morning without energy or a real desire to attack the day. It sucks to not wake up with that feeling of “oh… I'm excited for today.” On the contrary… it feels amazing to wake up with energy, with excitement, and so excited that it's hard to sleep because you are feeling so energized with what's to come! Now obviously, not every day will feel that way… but when you are in a flow state… you certainly have more days waking up with that sort of amazing, unstoppable force type of energy. Today my guest is Scott Anderson… Scott is a serial entrepreneur who has built and sold numerous businesses and today he is the CEO of of Doubledare Executive Coaching where he helps people who've hit a plateau… he helps people get out of their own way, recover and fully live their unique talent, passion and purpose.In this episode, Scott drops many bits of gold around how to navigate through burnout and how to live with purpose. With that enjoy the show! Follow Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottandersonms/Join Scott's Burnout webinar: https://watch.burnoutbreakthrough.com/s/aInmIb See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever been at a point in your life where you were unhappy with your career? You wanted more… more purpose, more of a reason, more intentionality behind your work? I know I've been there multiple times in my career and at different points in my life… what once was a dream career, became a past dream and new dreams were formed and created… I know navigating those changes and navigating your career choices can be tricky… it can be tough, overwhelming, anxiety inducing, and at times feel impossible… In this episode of the Bits of Gold podcast, I sit down with Katie O'Malley founder of (en)Courage coaching and consulting. She specializes in executive leadership and career development. Katie uses the rare combination of counseling and coaching, to help her clients grow their leadership capacity while designing authentic and courageous lives. You can learn more about Katie on her website: Encouragecoaching.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode today, I have friend and entrepreneur, Jolene Delisle on to share her life story and how she is living a life of intention and purpose.After being born into homelessness in South Korea and driven by the hardships endured in her formative childhood years, Jolene is inspired to work with values-driven organizations and clients she can positively impact. Jolene cofounded her branding and creative agency while pregnant in 2017. Clients of The Working Assembly include unicorn startups like Zola and Klarna, as well as established brands like Evian and MassMutual. Since the agency's inception, the company has tripled its revenue every year. Her work has been recognized by the Type Directors Club, Print, D&AD, The One Show, Fast Company, and in 2021 she was named into the Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur list. Jolene has committed her professional life to work with women, values-led organizations, and clients she can positively impact. She is passionate about bridging the gender equity and diversity gap in creativity and tech and launched TWA labs (https://theworkingassembly.com/labs) in 2019 to invest in female entrepreneurs and founders of color. As a long-time resident of New York City, she created Local Works (https://theworkingassembly.com/local-works) to support independent retail business owners in 2020.Connect with Jolene on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolened/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bob Goulet is an American entrepreneur, inventor, and life artist.In this episode, Bob shares his improbable life journey from tormented child, tragedy, and inmate in one of the world's toughest prisons to his transcendence into wholeness. He shares his deepest struggles, dead ends, achievements, and messy transformation into a being more peaceful and aligned than he ever imagined. Along the way, you may find yourself inspired to cross your own chasm and become more fully alive.Bob has a BS and MS in chemical engineering from the University of Connecticut and Clemson University. He also holds anMBA from Duke University. Bob is the inventor on more than two dozen patents globally and is a two-time Inc. 500 awardwinner who has also been recognized globally in the sciences.Bob Goulet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobjgoulet/Bob Goulet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goulet.bobTo Purchase Chasm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TWY7CLR/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this bonus episode, I sit down with the Alison Silberman, the CEO of an amazing nonprofit organization Stupid Cancer. Stupid Cancer, Inc., a nonprofit organization whose mission it is to help empower everyone affected by adolescent and young cancer by ending isolation and buildingcommunity. Alison brings nearly twenty years of public service experience in government and nonprofit to the organization. With passion and dedication honed from her personal caregiving experience, Alison is committed to ensuring adolescents and young adults affected by cancer are guided and supported throughout their cancer journeys.In this bonus episode, Alison share's her personal story of loss, choosing to be very intentional with her career path and work in the world, and the positive impact that she is having in the world through growing Stupid Cancer. Her story shows the power "intentionality" can have in your own life... especially professional intentionality. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eva Gruber is a Habit Coach, Mental Fitness Trainer, Speaker, and International Best-Seller Author. She supports entrepreneurs, managers, and teams who “have too much on their plate” to improve their wellbeing, relationships, and peak-performance. How? Through unmasking their mental self-sabotage (negative, hindering thoughts) and establishing easy, good habits and routines.In this episode, we dive into how you can train your "mind" like a muscle, how you can build positive habits that last a life time, and how you can make lasting change in your life.For more info on Eva:LinkedInInstagramhttps://evagruber.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andre Norman is the reason to believe in second chances. His tenacity and passion for people led him to start his transformational program, The Academy of Hope, a program designed to reduce institutional violence in prisons by providing an intense level of intervention while also creating a positive environment for the inmate population and staff. But this wasn't always his calling. Nearly two decades ago, Norman was serving a 100-year sentence in prison, but he was no regular prisoner. A natural-born leader, he rose to be the top gang leader within the facility, running all the daily gang activity. After an epiphany in solitary confinement, Norman made the decision to turn his life around. He had a simple dream to attend Harvard University and become successful. Over the next 8 years, Andre worked 20-hour days to make this dream a reality. He taught himself how to read, then to study and understand the law, and then volunteered to participate in anger management groups. After winning his appeal and being armed with a GED and a dream, Andre walked out of prison in 1999, after serving 14 years. Having survived rock bottom, Norman knew he could help others do the same. He pulled from his life experiences and created The Academy of Hope and set out on his mission to teach both individuals and corporations how to turn any situation around. In this episode, we share Andre's personal story and how you can turn your life around at any point to ultimately build your best life. For more info: andrenorman.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I interview Melissa Reilly, a mom of two boys, clinical psychologist, and parent coach passionate about helping moms separated from their mother by physical distance, estrangement, or death, move from feelings of insecurity, isolation, and overwhelm to a place of resilience. Through her personal and professional experience, she has come to recognize that Moms without a mom experience grief as part of their motherhood experience, even if they don't realize it. The relationship moms have had (or didn't have) with their mothers impacts how they see themselves but doesn't define them. She believes it isn't knowledge and skills that create resilience, but rather it is born through overcoming hardship, having a community, and living by one's values. She is honored to walk with moms on their journey to becoming the mom they always wanted to be. Melissa's psychological practice, Shoudt & Reilly Psychological Services has been serving residents of Berks County, Pennsylvania for over 22 years. She is now expanding her services to include parent coaching focusing on Moms Without a Mom which can be accessed by women all over the world through her website momswithoutamom.com. Connect with Melissa here:https://www.instagram.com/momswithoutamom/https://www.facebook.com/Dr.MelissaReillyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@momswithoutamom See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I sit down with podcaster and influencer, Gigi Robinson. Gigi is a GenZ Social Media Maven, Mental Health & Chronic Illness Advocate, Sports Illustrated Swim Model, Thought Leader, and Spotify Talk Show Host! She advocates for open discussion around using social media to create the impact you want to see in the world. In this episode, we focus on her story, how she is using social media for good, and how she is inspiring others to "shoot their shot" and chase their dreams. Ways to Follow Gigi: gigirobinson.comgreenroom: @gigiinstagram: @itsgigirobinsontiktok: @itsgigirobinsontwitter: @itsgigirobinson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I sit down with CEO of Gabb Wireless, Nate Randle. Gabb Wireless creates phones and safe tech that parents and kids both love.In this episode, we dive into Nate's professional journey as well as his personal life of losses and grief and how his lowest lows have shaped his perspective today. At 5, Nate lost his dad to choices.At 9, he lost his mom to a car accident.At 30, he lost his 2nd child and laid her to rest next to his mom.Additional loss of close family and friends followed. Nate has a remarkable story of resilience, love, thoughtfulness, and is building his life with a tremendous amount of intention. There are so many "bits of gold" in this episode to help you do the same in your own life.Nates Bio:Nate Randle, CEO of Gabb Wireless, brings years of experience and expertise to the nation's leading kid-safe tech company. Nate graduated in Finance from the David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah. Early in his career, Nate held pivotal leadership positions at major companies like Vivint, Qualtrics, Callaway Golf, Utah Jazz and Nike. He joined Gabb in June of 2021 and took on the CEO role in November 2021. Above all, Nate Randle is a husband and father of four. He places the highest priorities on people and family. His focus on family directly translates into his leadership at Gabb, where protecting kids and encouraging a stronger connection between families are core to the Gabb mission. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In BOG #99, I sit down with internationally recognized author and speaker Rebecca Soffer to discuss her new book, The Modern Loss Handbook, An Interactive Guide to Moving Through Grief and Building Your Resilience. Modern Loss is a global movement and platform of content, resources and community focused on eradicating the stigma around grief while also encouraging people to find meaning and live richly. The new book covers everything you can think of as it relates to helping you grieve in the modern day. We discuss what inspired her to write this new book and some key takeaways and tools to help you navigate grief.Preorder The Modern Loss Handbook here! And check out the Modern Loss website and Instagram! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I sit down with 14 year old founder and Chief Pet Officer of Ava's Pet Palace. Together with her family, they've been building a pet wellness and accessories business since 2016. In this episode, I share Ava's entrepreneurial story in how she started her business, where she is today, and where she is going. There are many "bits of gold" in this episode that can help you build a life you love. Ava's Bio: I've always loved animals and believed our pets are family. I create organic and natural treats and accessories for dogs and cats to help them live healthier and happier lives. I've been making recipes and baking pet treats in our kitchen using only organic ingredients. Now that my business has grown, I work with larger kitchens and my treats are now USDA certified organic and all natural. My business really took off in June 2020 thanks to so many people who shared my story on social media. Ava's Pet Palace has grown into an amazing community of pet parents, animal lovers and animal advocates. We all share the belief that all pets (in our homes, living in shelters, or even homeless) deserve lots of love, kindness, and the best nutrition. My purpose is to inspire all people to change the world using their own gifts and talents. A better world for pets, people and the planet starts with all of us. I could not recommend her products enough! Here is a coupon for our listeners! Code is: BITS25 - 25% off treats and pet accessories!Here is a link that should automatically populate the code - https://avaspetpalace.com/discount/BITS25Website: https://avaspetpalace.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avaspetpalaceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/avaspetpalace/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we dive into Victoria Volk's grief journey and how she is helping people go from a life of surviving to thriving! BIO: Victoria is a self-published author, Advanced Cert. Grief Recovery Specialist®, Creator & Podcast Host of Grieving Voices, Reiki Master, Cert. YouMap® Coach and End-of-Life Doula. She aims to use her strengths and skills through a variety of offerings to help those whose lives have been upended by grief and loss go from surviving to thriving. For more info on Victoria: https://www.theunleashedheart.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I interview Phil Cohen, an award-winning Keynote, and TEDx speaker, and author of the Grief Continuum™, a framework that empowers people struggling with grief.For over 25 years, Phil has helped global technology start-ups grow and prosper through developing their sales teams. Today, after the sudden loss of my 14-year old son, Perry, He has found his true purpose in empowering others to overcome despair. Phil's Grief Continuum™ framework guides others through unique and practical strategies, paired with compassionate coaching that helps them rediscover their inner resilience and live a life they never imagined possible.Phil's insights have been featured in TEDx, The Wall Street Journal, Authority Magazine and several other well-known publications.For more info on Phil check out his website: www.philcohen.com Listen to Phil's TEDx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I sit down with grief coach, Marie Alessi and discuss how to love your life after loss.BIO: Marie loves life. She has developed an insatiable desire to heal the world from grief. After 7 years of being a Mindset Mentor, her tools were put to the test when adversity shook her family of 4. Her husband Rob passed away on a business trip when their boys were only 10 & 8. Marie took everything she had learned to become a shining example for her sons - and now thousands of people around the globe.For more information or to connect, visit www.MarieAlessi.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guest Bio: Erick Rheam is a veteran who became fascinated by the field of human dynamics and what motivates us as human beings while in deployment. In his new book, Rise Above Chaos, Erick is leveraging years of research and his own life story to explain step by step how to rediscover your path to significance and inner peace, no matter how busy or chaotic your life has become - AKA how to tame that inner chaos he calls the "beast". In this episode you will learn: How to tame your "inner beast"How to navigate your rock bottomHow to navigate chaos in your lifeHow to build a life of significance Links to Follow Erick: https://erickrheam.com/https://www.amazon.com/Rise-above-Chaos-Principles-Significance-ebook/dp/B09T98RPVPhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erickrheamspeaking/https://www.instagram.com/erickrheamspeaking/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today my guest is Nicki Conradt Eberlin a life coach helping people explore their messy middle and build their dream life.In this episode you will learn:How to navigate external circumstancesHow to set your intentionsTaking the first steps to build a life you loveHow to take control of your timeFor more info on Nicki: https://unleashedleadership.com/https://www.instagram.com/unleashedleadership/https://www.facebook.com/unleashedleadership See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I interview serial entrepreneur Emily Miethner. We discuss the following:How she chose a path of entrepreneurshipManaging multiple businesses at onceWorking with her husband in businessChoosing to become more intentional with her time and her workOpening her first Short Term RentalBuilding a life she loves by being authentically yourself Bio: Emily Miethner is a serial entrepreneur with a focus on community building, social media, and digital marketing. An award-winning keynote speaker and adjunct professor, she can be found sharing her expertise at conferences, events, and teaching courses, with 12+ years of experience delivering engaging talks both online and offline. She's the Co-Founder of Travel Cat, a global 7-figure eCommerce brand where she leads owned marketing efforts. In 2021 she opened her first short-term rental Kin House and launched a Catskills/Hudson Valley STR brand, Getawayupstate.com. She also founded FindSpark, a career community of 33,000 that produced 250+ diversity and recruitment programs for employers like NBCUniversal, L'Oreal, Hulu, and American Express. Miethner has been featured on Good Morning America and in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Glamour, among others.Emily's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilymiethner/Travel Cat: https://yourcatbackpack.com/Kin House - Getaway Upstate: https://getawayupstate.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bio: Brandon Snower is a 25-year-old entrepreneur, and founder of New York's newest men's clothing brand & club, Le Alfré. Before starting Le Alfré, Brandon worked on Wall St. analyzing financial models, waterfall proformas, and Excel spreadsheets 80+ hours a week. He soon left, realizing his passion was meant for something he had never expected and had no prior knowledge or experience in; fashion. Brandon graduated in 2019 from Northwestern University with a bachelor's degree in Learning & Organizational Change.In this episode, we dive into Brandon's story and how he escaped the corporate world and decided to pursue his calling and passion for entrepreneurship. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

About This Episode: In this episode, we sit down with career coach Janel Abrahami to help you pivot your life with purpose and build your dream life. Bio: Janel Abrahami is a career coach for driven millennials and creator of the Pivot With Purpose career coaching program.Before making her own career pivot into entrepreneurship in 2020, Janel spent more than 7 years across corporate HR departments like Learning & Development, Recruiting, Consulting, and HR Business Partnership, helping hundreds of passionate professionals find that "hell yeah, this is what I'm meant to do" kind of work.Janel has a Bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology from NYU and a Masters degree in Organizational Behavior from The London School of Economics. Connect with her @janelabrahami .Website: Janelabrahami.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Born and raised in the Lower East Side, Sergio Chicon is a father, comic, fighter, personal trainer, student of life and creator of #DBSpodcast. In this episode, we share Sergio's story and journey thus far, the lessons along the way, and his pursuit in building his dream life.For more info on Sergio Chicon: https://www.sergiochicon.com/For Sergio Chicon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sergiochicon/?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow the DBSPodcast here: https://www.instagram.com/dbspodcast/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I talk with Barry Magliarditi to discuss his life journey and how living and listening to his intuition has helped him build his dream life.Barry is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, philanthropist, and spiritual guide. Through his global coaching enterprise, The Game Changers, Barry has mentored thousands of business owners to scale to seven figures and beyond while creating a life of balance, freedom, and fulfillment. His podcasts, The Comeback Game and The Tradie Business School, have over two million downloads.Today, Barry spends his days surfing, writing, and creating meaningful change in the world through his professional channels and grassroots business initiatives—helping others upgrade their beliefs, attitudes, and spiritual connection to reach their fullest potential. Find out more at www.BarryMagliarditi.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode of Bits of Gold, I interview Joseph William Foster (Joe Foster). Joe was born in 1935 in Bolton England, sharing a birthday with his grandfather, also Joseph William Foster. Joe's grandfather was the founder of J W Foster & Sons (Athletic Shoes), and the inventor of the Spiked Running Shoe and the Trainer (Sneaker). Joe and his late brother Jeff were born into the J W Foster & family business, but on their return after 2 years away from home on National Service, they asked questions... The year was 1955 and the brothers saw a business still rooted in the 1930's. Their Father and Uncle were now operating the business and very much like another Sports Shoe company, spent more time fighting than collaborating. The result was that in 1958 Joe and Jeff left the Foster business to set up a new Sports Shoe company. The brothers founded Mercury Sports Footwear, which after 18 months they changed its name to REEBOK. Joe had been advised to protect their company's name by registering it. By 1965, Joe was on his way to the NSGA (National Sporting Goods of America) Show in Chicago, which was the start of many Global adventures and experiences that after 15 years brought him together with Paul Fireman and later many Stars of film and television. As the surviving Founder of Reebok, Joe still welcomes the opportunity to travel and recount those early stories from start-up to taking the company to a $4 billion business, overtaking Adidas & Nike to become the Worlds No. 1 sports brand. I feel lucky to share Joe's story today in how he built a global brand and a life he loves! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.