EVERY DAY A LIFE Podcast

Welcome to EVERY DAY A LIFE Podcast! Episode 7 – interview with Senator Mike Gravel. In 1956, a recent college grad, Mike Gravel drove his brother’s car from Springfield, Mass. to Anchorage, Alaska. Twelve years later, he was elected to the U.S. Senate and embarked on two terms as a maverick player in the Vietnam, Watergate era.  At 88, Mike candidly reflects on key life transitions and experiences, and the learnings along the way. He also discusses his latest book and life in his eighties.  Notes: **Since this podcast was recorded, Senator Gravel has announced his entering the 2020 Presidential race. You can read about it here. 1:17:31 - Senator Gravel gives a primer on Direct Democrary and presents his proposal to empower all citizens as lawmakers through two Constitutional amendments: The National Citizen's Initiative and the Legislative Procedures Act. 1:58:00 - Keys to a powerful retirement. Living a full life through the eighties! References: “A Man for Alaska” Campaign film 2008 Primary debate clips Twitter: @MikeGravel

Welcome to EVERY DAY A LIFE Podcast!  Episode 6 – At an early age, Steve Staten was fascinated with all things science and technology.  His interests, educational path, a future profession were set. Then life happened, and a spiritual experience turned him from engineering to ministry. Now, a trainer, speaker, and organizational consultant, Steve is engaged with all types of organizations and teams to achieve breakthroughs in performance and culture. He brings his natural curiosity, unique perspective, and love of history in writing, "The Art of the Breakthrough, Collaborating on Audacious Undertakings". Steve is smart, passionate, and brings a style all his own.  We cover such topics as: Can Faith and Science really get along? 3:29 The Power of Mentors (at every age) 8:44 Making professional transition at 50? 15:00 How humans can come together to accomplish great things? 36:37 How do we get our own book written? 49:00 Link to Steve's Website Link to Steve's Book

Welcome to EVERY DAY A LIFE Podcast!  Episode 5 – At age 25, Rocky Braat bought a one-way ticket to  India to serve the poor. He landed in a home for HIV-positive orphans and fell in love with the kids there. As they aged out of the home, Rocky raised the money and created the programs to provide vocational, health, education and life skills support that are otherwise denied to poor kids with HIV and AIDS. This podcast is the real deal on finding your path as a young person, committing to a definite mission, and fulfilling that mission with energy, humor, and creativity. You will be inspired and encouraged to hear about Rocky's journey and be up to date on current opportunities and challenges. You might want to watch the trailer for Blood Brother, the award-winning documentary about Rocky and his work prior to hearing the podcast. The full movie can be seen via Amazon Prime and iTunes.  Rocky’s Website: LightPartnership.org Trailer for Rocky's Book of Photography:  I Was Always Beautiful (Special offer for those donating $50 or more to Light partnership.org: Your own copy of "I Was Always Beautiful". Simply mention this offer.)    

Welcome to EVERY DAY A LIFE Podcast!  Episode 3 – Interview with Alice Bingham Gorman. Alice is a writer of fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry, and now the author of the novel, Valeria Vose. We explore the transitions in her life from Southern belle, wife and mother to independent, creative, business woman, and the significant lessons in between. Alice is now in her eighties, as energetic and hopeful as ever, creating news ways to express herself and live out a new set of intentions. This interview will inspire and encourage you, especially if you have experienced personal betrayal and loss, and want to live another day to love and contribute. Alice’s Website: alicebinghamgorman.com Valeria Vose: get your copy References: Rainier Maria Rilke

Welcome to EVERY DAY A LIFE Podcast!  Episode 3 – Interview with Doug King, CEO of Presence, a global non-profit based in Greater Atlanta. Doug is an accomplished teacher, writer, philosopher and influencer of leaders, especially in the religious world. He connects the dots between our spiritual, work, and community lives, using the biblical narrative.  Doug and I talk about recognizing and breaking down personal and organizational barriers to change. We have a very practical discussion on such topics as: Journeying from teen years to our eighties, from rigid faith and societal structures to real freedom and power, spiritually.  (8:00) Overcoming constraints in the marriage relationship.  (30:15) Career development secrets and practices?  (37:00) Finding Presence in our daily lives? (52:00) What is Post-Christian and why should I care? (58:17) Doug’s Website: Presence.tv Doug’s contact info: info@presence.tv Free Offering: Seven Part Series on History of World Views                                                                                 

Welcome to EVERY DAY A LIFE Podcast!  Episode 2 – Interview with Pat Romboletti, author of the book Bulletproof Your Career on the new game of job search, curating a personal network, mastering your natural style, and creating your  dream career. Pat has ‘walked the walk’. She was consultative selling, launching start-ups, working remotely and visualizing life results, long before the books were written. Since 2001, she has been a successful recruiter and career coach. In this podcast, she talks about making powerful job transitions and  'bulletproofing' ones career. Highlights:   How to never need to job “search” again?  (9:30) How to ‘curate’ a network?  (15:25) How has job searching fundamentally changed?  (37:00) What if you are in introvert?  (46:20) A message to Job Searchers?  (101:50) Pat's book:                                                                                       BULLETPROOF YOUR CAREER:Secure Your Financial Future and Do Fulfilling Work on Your Own Terms... For Life! References: The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod “Comparing and Despairing”John Lee Dumas “Morning Prayers’Marianne Williamson

Welcome to EVERY DAY A LIFE Podcast!  Here we have real, authentic, practical discussions on making successful life transitions - career, relationship, health, work, 3rd Act etc. We interview those who have done it, and uncover their 'inside' game as well as habits and practices that make transition, transformational. Episode 1 - Interview with Business and Life Coach, Maria Van Hekken on her adventures as a business owner, mother of four, faculty member, sports fanatic, and new author. Highlights:   Saying "No" to say "Yes"  (11:20) "Life Balance", Women, and Success  (17:30; 23:00) Dealing with death  (21:12) Maria's secrets for health and energy   (36:50) Redefining "Retirement"?   (1:02:44)  Maria's book:                                                                                          LEADING with Y.E.S.: A Practical Guide too Discovering and Living Your Extraordinary Story. Maria's Website: www.Yes2Yes.com Book References in our discussion: Man's Search for Meaning, Victor Frankl The Power of Now, Eckart Tolle Crazy Good, Steve Chandler Deepest Fear (Poem), Marianne Williamson