Didn't See That Coming

From a young age KJ knew she was different. She saw and felt things others didn't and it wasn't until she listened to a voice in her head that told her to get off a bus in the middle of a snowstorm in Whistler, and walk into a random shop, that it all began to make sense. From that chance meeting, KJ found out she had a super power: she was deeply intuitive.KJ now uses her super power to work with CEOs, entrepreneurs, Olympians and disruptive business owners on clearing the subconscious blocks that hold them back from living a life on purpose. She uses laser fast intuition, science-based mindset work, trauma resolution and a little practical ‘magic' to find the source of what's holding people back in life and work, and clear it.In this episode, we get equal parts deep and nerdy, talking about the bridge between spirituality and science. We discuss mediumship & psychic abilities, the biggest blocks to hearing our intuition, and how to blast through our subconscious blocks & limiting beliefs. We also talk about my fav topic, the actual REAL-LIFE magic of community and connection. Find out more about KJ by following her on Instagram at @kristajanesmithTo find out more about working with KJ, upcoming webinars and course, you can visit her at www.kristajane.comFind us on Instagram @didntseethatcoming__ or at www.seekerloverdreamer.com/podcast.

Life is simple, said no one ever. It's more a series of pivots that propel us towards our greatest and most fulfilling lives. It's easy to say that when we're on the other side of it and celebrating the wins and result of it, but much harder when we're in the middle of those twists and turns. 2020 has been alot of that, but on crack. Right now those pivots might look like starting your own business or heading down the road of a new career path. Isn't it so helpful to then hear about how others built their business? Where they started? The pitfalls and challenges they faced?Zoë speaks to David about interviewing risk-takers, innovators and extraordinary people who listened to their gut to follow a path less ordinary. What drove them to make the changes?What did it look like to leap into the unknown? How can we learn and be inspired by these business owners?In this episode, Zoë Weldon speaks with David Hochman, celebrity journalist, about why she started the podcast and shares more about her life story and the pivots she's faced. David Hochman is a master question asker (my words, not his). He's a travel writer and journalist for Forbes, The NY Times, GQ, O Magazine & Playboy; TEDx speaker and founder of the UPOD Academy for freelance journalists. Find out more about David Hochman and his work HERE, follow him on Instagram, and find out more about the UPOD Academy HERE. Listen to David's episode on the podcast HERE.Find us on Instagram HERE at @didntseethatcoming__ or at www.seekerloverdreamer.com/podcast.

Ryan Barraclough I Coach for men, Tantric Yoga Teacher and founder of the Self Initiation Academy for Men.In this episode I get waaaay out of my comfort zone to speak with Ryan Barraclough about sex, intimacy and the rise of men reaching out for support.This is IMPORTANT to talk about because men often don't. But that's only because so many don't know how or are ashamed to…and that's where my dear friend Ryan steps in.Ryan was an elite athlete for 10+ years in a macho, goal oriented world. After a series of impactful experiences, that took him from struggling to manage the deep feelings of grief after losing his best friend, to a sexual experience that opened his mind to a life he had no idea was available to him, Ryan understood the life he was living and who he was needed to change.He made a gut-instinct decision one day and left the world of rowing to pursue a deeper purpose - to help remodel masculinity. He is now a leading mind in modern masculinity, a Tantrik yoga teacher, and the founder of the Self-Initiation Academy for men.In this episode, we discuss sex, intimacy and emotions, and you'll hear that he has a love for discussing taboo topics, challenging social norms and candidly sharing what makes a man a real man - I guarantee you, it's not what you're expecting.Find out more about Ryan Barraclough and his programs by following him on Instagram.Find us on Instagram @didntseethatcoming__ or at www.seekerloverdreamer.com/podcast.

Brian Buirge and Jason Bacher, while teaching design at Kent State University, hatched a random plan to build a website that would inspire their students which ended up going viral. In less than 3 days it had 70,000 views and catapulted them into launching GFDA, Good F*^ing Design Advice. This US-based agency has been featured by The New Yorker, Rolling Stone and Fast Company, and their products adorn the homes and offices of folks like Jony Ive, Cheryl Strayed and Ashton Kutcher.In this episode, Brian shares the wild ride of his entrepreneurial journey championing courage, risk-taking and grit. He also shares how GFDA's curveballs all became the building blocks for their workshop, The Art of Risk-taking, and their book, Do the F'ing Work: Lowbrow Advice for High-level Creativity.Find out more about GFDA at www.gfda.co/pages/about follow them on Instagram at @gfda.co and get a copy of the book at www.bit.ly/GFDAbook.Find us on Instagram @didntseethatcoming__ or at www.seekerloverdreamer/podcast.

Raised by a Shaman in New York City, Biet has spirituality in her blood but she turned away from it and into a life of sex, drugs, rock'n'roll and loss. She speaks about the series of life changing events that eventually lead her back to become a world-renowned meditation leader and breath work teacher dubbed the “David Bowie of Meditation.” She's the co-founder of Club SODA, a sober-curious event series. Featured in Vogue, Forbes, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar and TIME magazine. She's also the author of an award-winning book, Don't Just Sit There, 44 Insights to Get your meditation practice off the cushion and into the real world.In this episode, Biet candidly shares her story of hitting rock bottom and getting sober 11 years ago. She also explains how this process allowed her to harness her sexual energy and direct it into a successful creative career in meditation, music and writing. She shares insights from her book on how to apply mindfulness in the real world. There is a STRONG language warning for this episode and a few potentially triggering topics. Find out more about Biet Simkin and her work HERE, follow her on Instagram and get a copy of her book HERE. To find out more about Biet's breath work, you can check out this video, HERE or this video of her with Russell Brand.Find us on Instagram @didntseethatcoming__ or at www.seekerloverdreamer.com/podcast.

Mimi Lam is CEO + co-founder of Superette, a cannabis retailer and lifestyle brand in Canada with awards for Top Startup & Top Retailer, and Mimi winning the Women in Weed Trailblazer award. Starting life as a shy, sheltered young girl, Mimi learned to back herself and at 25 years old she did what everyone thought was crazy - left her cushy corporate banking role to work at a startup in an an industry she didn't know - cannabis. She became Director of Corporate Development at Tokyo Smoke and was the brains behind the finances, supporting and negotiating their sale to Canopy Growth for $250 million dollars. When offered a high paying job at Canopy Growth, Mimi instead decided to make another grand leap and back herself. She co-founded and launched her own cannabis and lifestyle brand, Superette. Mimi talks about trusting her gut and what it takes to make big leaps, and how her journey from leaving corporate for a startup and then to entrepreneurship gave her permission to truly be herself. Secret squirrel, she also shares what she wishes she could trade her CEO title in for. Find out more about Superette HERE, follow them on Instagram, and find Mim on Instagram HERE.Find us on Instagram @didntseethatcoming__ or at www.seekerloverdreamer/podcast.

David Hochman is a master question asker (my words, not his). He's a travel writer and journalist for Forbes, The NY Times, GQ, O Magazine & Playboy; TEDx speaker and founder of the UPOD Academy for freelance journalists. In this episode, David talks to Zoë about interviewing moments like getting life advice from Oprah, President Donald Trump showing off his gold toilet and being rattled by Penelope Cruz's beauty. He shares his #1 question he loves to ask celebrities, the humanness of feeling unworthy, and why he secretly loves when things go wrong. I'm Zoë Weldon, and this is Didn't See That Coming.Find us on Instagram @didntseethatcoming__ or at www.seekerloverdreamer.com/podcast