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Mindset. Purpose. Journey. IS THIS IT? is a show where I talk to talented, purpose-driven people who love what they do, and take a deep dive into their mindset to find and share with you the formula of their success, to help you on your own journey to greatness, fulfilment and a more purposeful life. If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patron  http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269

Dana Grinberga


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    Are You Making This Common Runner's Mindset Mistake? |EP 73

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 115:09


    Subscribe to my newsletter for useful and practical tools to improve your mindset and your life! https://www.danagrinberga.com/blog Episode Overview: Why people love to run History of running Proper shoes for running Chemical aspects happening in our brain and body when running How healthy is running Preparation in a marathon The initial intention and motivation to be beneficial in creating plan Running and Mindset Limitations place ourself in our mind with running or other things Goals in running What are they after in coaching Tools when struggling physical or running How proactively taking steps to be aware and react in different situations Message to those who loves running About the guest/s: CARMICHAEL CALDWELL - is an American nomadic entrepreneur, philanthropist and runner splitting time between the United Kingdom, Europe and Africa. Given his hectic travel schedule, Carmichael found his passion for running through to find a sustainable approach to fitness that was location agnostic and provided a low barrier to entry. ANTHONY FLETCHER - Co-founder and coach at OneTrack Club, Exercise Physiologist, biomechanics Coach with over twenty years experience training individuals, teams and working with global fitness brands. Anthony founded Onetrack as a passion project to support runners in their training. From March 2020, the passion project took off and we now have experts around the globe providing in person and virtual services to people with both a performance and longevity goal. NICKY LOPEZ - Marathon runner, Lead running coach in Equinox gym , Master trainer at KaiserFitness Find Carmichael Caldwell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carmichael_... Find Anthony Fletcher on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aka_fletch/... Find Nicky Lopez on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nicky.lopez... Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Get a copy of my Top 10 must read books for 2024. These books will expand your mind, boost your confidence, and inspire optimism. Sign up here: https://danagrinberga.ck.page/368a56c6f7 Listen to audio version here https://anchor.fm/dana-grinberga Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode either in the comment section or DM via instagram! :) Your feedback is invaluable to me! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share

    The Secret to Building Iconic Brands: Creativity & Mindset in the Age of AI |EP72 Jeffrey Perlman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 75:47


    Subscribe to my newsletter for useful and practical tools to improve your mindset and your life! https://www.danagrinberga.com/blog Episode Overview: How to create impactful brands. Personal brands vs business brands. Distinction and separation of your personal brand vs yourself as an individual. What makes up an incredible brand? Common mistakes and pitfalls people make when trying to create a strong brand. Difference between a good and a great brand. What's the secret sauce in order to create a community? The history of branding. Creativity in the age of AI. Discovering vs creating. 3 types of intuition. How do you prime yourself to receive the creative insights? The 4 stages of lucid state - Preconception, conception, gestation, birth. Mindset to help you create a masterpiece and overcome challenges. Jeff's purpose. Story of Zumba. About the guest: Jeffrey Perlman is a visionary brand architect known for transforming Zumba into the world's largest branded fitness program, with 15 million weekly participants across 186 countries. As the former Chief Marketing Officer at Zumba, he helped turn it into a $550 million lifestyle brand. Since leaving Zumba in 2014, Jeffrey has served as Chief Strategy Officer at Mindvalley, where he continues to drive global growth in the personal development space. He is also the founder of a boutique brand strategy firm dedicated to creating impactful, forward-thinking mega brands. Find Jeffrey on https://jeffreyperlman.com/ Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Get a copy of my Top 10 must read books for 2024. These books will expand your mind, boost your confidence, and inspire optimism. Sign up here: https://danagrinberga.ck.page/368a56c6f7 Listen to audio version here https://anchor.fm/dana-grinberga Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode either in the comment section or DM via instagram! :) Your feedback is invaluable to me! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share

    Samurai Wisdom for Everyday Success and Happiness with Sensei Zen Takai | EP 71

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 21:11


    Subscribe to my newsletter for useful and practical tools to improve your mindset and your life! https://www.danagrinberga.com/blogEpisode Overview:The essence of a samurai. The role and significance of samurai tradition in today's world. Life and culture in Japan post WW2Finding your own meaning in life. Sensei shares his own purpose in life. Samurai philosophy explained. Water element in samurai teachings: the mind body connection. Sensei demonstrated a samurai technique to become “Silent Water” and calm your mind. What is “the Zen samurai way” about?Message for the audience from Sensei Zen Takai About the Guest:Sensei Zen Takai is the last descendant of a 16-generation Samurai and Ninja lineage from Kyushu, Japan, with roots tracing back to the legendary Hattori Hanzo's elite team. A master of 18 traditional arts and deeply influenced by Zen meditation, Bushido, and Shinto, Sensei Takai developed "The Zen Samurai Way"—a method of moving meditation that blends martial arts, philosophy, and mindfulness. His mission is to share this ancient wisdom worldwide, teaching others to cultivate balance, focus, and leadership in modern life through the timeless principles of the Samurai.Find Zen Takai https://www.instagram.com/thezensamurai/?hl=enFind Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwpGet a copy of my Top 10 must read books for 2024. These books will expand your mind, boost your confidence, and inspire optimism. Sign up here: https://danagrinberga.ck.page/368a56c6f7Watch video version https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcastPlease share your thoughts and questions about this episode either in the comment section or DM via instagram! :) Your feedback is invaluable to me! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share

    Overcoming ADHD and Driving Social Impact with Julian Buschmaas EP 70

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 54:22


    Subscribe to my newsletter for useful and practical tools to improve your mindset and your life! https://www.danagrinberga.com/blog In this episode, we sit down with Julian Buschmaas, co-founder of be/impact, to explore his inspiring journey from debilitating ADHD struggles to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Julian shares how his challenges with ADHD shaped his path, offering valuable insights on embracing neurodiversity in both personal and professional life. He also discusses the innovative work he's doing with be/impact, a platform that connects corporate training with social impact initiatives. Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, social impact, or navigating life with neurodiversity, this conversation is full of actionable takeaways and motivation. About the Guest: Julian Buschmaas, founder of be/impact, leverages over four years of management consulting experience with BCG and Roland Berger to create impactful corporate learning solutions that drive both business and social impact. With a strong foundation in international business and development, Julian's journey spans diverse roles, including developing a digital divide index for the UN and organizing social impact initiatives. His lifelong passion for bridging the corporate and social sectors is rooted in early volunteer experiences in Bolivia and shaped by his global perspective, having lived in 10 cities across five countries. Find Julian on https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianbuschmaas/ https://beimpact.co.uk/about_us Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Get a copy of my Top 10 must read books for 2024. These books will expand your mind, boost your confidence, and inspire optimism. Sign up here: https://danagrinberga.ck.page/368a56c6f7 Listen to audio version here https://anchor.fm/dana-grinberga Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode either in the comment section or DM via instagram! :) Your feedback is invaluable to me! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share.

    Scaling Success with Momo Kombucha: from Startup to Standout Brand with Josh Puddle EP|69

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 60:11


    Subscribe to my newsletter for useful and practical tools to improve your mindset and your life! https://www.danagrinberga.com/blog Episode Highlights: • The origin story of Momo Kombucha • Key advice for new entrepreneurs • Business non-negotiables that ensured Momo's success • Scaling a business while maintaining quality and values • Long-term plans for Momo Kombucha • How motivation influences the business experience • Differentiating your brand in a crowded market • Josh's background and the skills that led to Momo • The dynamics of running a business with your spouse • Josh's greatest life lessons and purpose About the Guest: Josh is the co-founder of the rapidly growing Momo Kombucha, a company he started with his wife Lisa just a few years ago. Their commitment to quality and core values has set Momo Kombucha apart in the market. Find Josh on https://momo-kombucha.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/momokombucha?igsh=MTJtamMwY3QybWRwNw== Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Get a copy of my Top 10 must read books for 2024. These books will expand your mind, boost your confidence, and inspire optimism. Sign up here: https://danagrinberga.ck.page/368a56c6f7 Watch video version here https://youtu.be/MOVGBtCE6Cs?si=oPczgJD-4ruGvfHJ Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode either in the comment section or DM via instagram! :) Your feedback is invaluable to me! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share.

    How to Heal Your Leaky Gut Naturally, Better Way of Giving Birth with Maria Marlowe |Ep 68

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 51:55


    Subscribe to my newsletter for useful and practical tools to improve your mindset and your life! https://www.danagrinberga.com/blog In this episode we will cover: Exploring the Gut-Brain-Skin Connection Discover how your diet and thoughts impact your gut and, consequently, your skin. This episode dives into the gut-brain-skin axis and explains the significance of maintaining gut health for overall well-being. Leaky Gut: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments What is leaky gut, what symptoms does it cause, and how can you heal it? We'll cover the basics of this common condition and discuss effective remedies. A Pill for Every Ill: The Western Approach Explore why the common Western practice of treating symptoms with medication often fails to address underlying health issues and how a shift towards holistic wellness is essential. The Importance of Good Bacteria Learn about the roles of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics in digestive health and how to choose the right supplements to support your gut flora. Parasite Horror Story Maria shares her personal encounter with parasites, shedding light on this often-overlooked health concern. Dietary Guidelines for Expectant Mothers Advice on optimal nutrition for pregnant women, how to prevent stretch marks, and choosing between breastfeeding and formula feeding. Natural Birth Explained Discover the benefits of natural birth, including insights into the fetal ejection reflex and how it facilitates the birthing process. This episode is filled with valuable insights into how food and lifestyle choices directly affect our health, from digestion to skin clarity and beyond. About Guest : Maria Marlowe is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and the founder of Kuma, a company that develops ingestible skincare products. She created Kuma's first product, a probiotic supplement for acne, oiliness, and dry skin, which gained a substantial following and sold out quickly. Over the last decade, Maria has guided thousands worldwide to clear their skin and enhance their health through dietary improvements. Starting from her struggles with acne in her early 20s, she developed the 90-day Clear Skin Plan to help others achieve clear skin through diet and lifestyle, even when traditional medications don't work. Maria is also the author of "The Real Food Grocery Guide" and "Be Healthy Everyday," with over 30,000 copies sold, and has been featured in media outlets like Vogue and Good Morning America. Find Maria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mariamarlowe?igsh=MWhxc2RzdGdsdDBvNw== YouTube : https://youtube.com/@glowbymarlowe?si=n-5cRuQW1tHKcawS Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Get a copy of my Top 10 must read books for 2024. These books will expand your mind, boost your confidence, and inspire optimism. Sign up here: https://danagrinberga.ck.page/368a56c6f7 Watch video version here https://youtu.be/Zk8YWO9m5Kc?si=vX-hg_7Ddo0sXNkk Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode either in the comment section or DM via instagram! :) Your feedback is invaluable to me! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share.

    From Chronic Illness to Miss Ireland 2024 & Global Advocate: Hannah Hawkshaw |EP 67

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 88:54


    Subscribe to my newsletter for useful and practical tools to improve your mindset and your life! https://www.danagrinberga.com/blog --- Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Hannah Hawkshaw, crowned Miss International Ireland 2024, from overcoming chronic fatigue syndrome to becoming a national sensation and a beacon of hope and inspiration. In this episode, Hannah shares the pivotal moments and the powerful lessons that have shaped her path to success. In this episode we discuss: Hannah's life in 2024 What are beauty pageants all about? Going from chronic fatigue syndrome to a nation wide famous blogger. Learnings from Richard Branson. Finding purpose and power though service to others. How Hannah's mindset allowed her to create her dream life of alignment and purpose. How to lean into growth mindset? What's a differentiator between a person that transforms their adversity into opportunity vs one that does not. How charitable initiatives transform you as a person. How to keep a childlike energy and zest for life in yourself as you age. An exercise to transform your energy, productivity and help you achieve your goals consistently. Power of the radical truth. On purpose & how to find it. Dana's and Hannah's purpose Hannah Kathleen Hawkshaw - crowned Miss International Ireland 2024, Hannah is a model, writer, musician and charity advocate. Her journey, marked by overcoming chronic fatigue syndrome during her formative years, propelled her into the spotlight early, as she turned adversity into advantage by establishing herself as a prominent blogger and digital entrepreneur at just 13. This foundation led to her blog winning Best Fashion Blog at the National Blog Awards of Ireland in 2017. A talented singer-songwriter, Hannah has recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios, showcasing her musical versatility and depth. Her advocacy now focuses on mental health and wellness, utilizing her public speaking engagements across continents to champion these causes passionately. Currently, Hannah's entrepreneurial spirit is directed towards empowering others, especially through digital platforms, to transform challenges into opportunities. On our podcast, we'll explore how Hannah's experiences have shaped her efforts in advocacy, music, and public speaking, and how she continues to influence and inspire as a multifaceted young leader. Find Hannah on   https://www.hannahkathleenofficial.com; IG @Hannahkathleenofficial Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Get a copy of my Top 10 must read books for 2024. These books will expand your mind, boost your confidence, and inspire optimism. Sign up here: https://danagrinberga.ck.page/368a56c6f7 Watch video version here https://youtu.be/-DVZ_ziZtF4 Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode either in the comment section or DM via instagram! :) Your feedback is invaluable to me! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    What's Behind the Fertility Crisis: Are We Going Extinct? | Natasha Evans Ep 66

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 95:51


    Subscribe to my newsletter for useful and practical tools to improve your mindset and your life! https://www.danagrinberga.com/blog ---- In this episode we are joined by the brilliant Natasha Evans - fertility expert, nutritional therapist and founder of her signature Fertility 360 Method. In this episode we discuss: The link between food and your health How do processed foods influence your health Leaky gut and other chronic inflammation symptoms. How can you be healthy if you have limited time and budget? Intuitive eating and food addictions. Fertility and fasting . How cyrcadian rhythms influence not only your diet but all areas of your health. How EMF and WIFI influences your melatonin production and your sleep. Crisis of Fertility . Male vs female - who's to blame? How to maintain your fertility as you age. Economic , psychological and physical factors that influence women wanting children. Conspiracy theories section *bonus When should you freeze your eggs Sperm morphology, and why egg chooses the sperm and not the other way around Is attraction to a partner related to signals on cellular level? How being on Contraceptive pill and your taste in men are related. Are UTIs linked to “affinity” to the sexual partner? Various Contraceptive methods and their impact on your health. Natasha's story , overcoming depression, finding purpose. Energy and law of attraction. Investing in yourself. Quantum mechanics and mind blowing scientific discoveries. 3 most valuable lessons from Natasha. Natasha Evans is a BANT-Registered Nutritional Therapist, fertility specialist, and the founder of The Fertility 360 Method®, which provides a holistic, personalized approach to fertility, pregnancy, and general health optimization. Her journey into nutrition was inspired by her own health challenges, leading her to study at The Institute for Optimum Nutrition. Natasha's expertise integrates science and nature to support clients through fertility issues, pregnancy, and overall wellness, offering bespoke programs tailored to individual needs. She is also known for her work with corporate clients and media appearances, including Channel 4's "Undercover Doctor: Secrets of Your Big Shop" Find Natasha on   https://www.nenutrition.co.uk/ ; IG @nenutrition Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Get a copy of my Top 10 must read books for 2024. These books will expand your mind, boost your confidence, and inspire optimism. Sign up here: https://danagrinberga.ck.page/368a56c6f7 Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/zu-Hnr-bGaA Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode either in the comment section or DM via instagram! :) Your feedback is invaluable to me! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    A Chef's Vision: Kirk Haworth's Inspiring Journey from Zero to Great British Menu | Ep 65

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 58:28


    Subscribe to my newsletter for useful and practical tools to improve your mindset and your life! https://www.danagrinberga.com/blog ----In this episode, we dive into the multifaceted journey of a Kirk, exploring the essence of culinary artistry, personal growth, and the transformative power of food that lead him to a successful chef is he today. Exploring the essence of being a chef and the significance of food.Understanding the personal connection to cooking.Examining the work environment and challenges within the culinary journey.Kirk shares insights from his early experiences.Reflecting on the impact of health on career progression.Delving into the healing power of food.Kirk's journey from Lyme disease diagnosis to recovery.Contemplating life's purpose and long-held visions.Finding inspiration and motivation to persist.Kirk's thoughts on the future of the food industry.Key life lessons learned along the way. ----Kirk Haworth is a celebrated chef, winner of the Great British Menu 2024, cofounder of Plates plant based high-end restaurant and food design studio in East London. His unique style of cooking was born following his diagnosis with Lyme disease in 2016 which dramatically changed the way he now works, cooks, eats and creates. Find Kirk on https://www.instagram.com/kirk_haworth ; https://plates-london.com/ Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Get a copy of my Top 10 must read books for 2024. These books will expand your mind, boost your confidence, and inspire optimism. Sign up here: https://danagrinberga.ck.page/368a56c6f7 Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Secrets to Achieving Success in Life, Business and Relationship: Mimi Ikonn Reveals All | EP 64

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 96:28


    Subscribe to my newsletter for useful and practical tools to improve your mindset and your life! https://www.danagrinberga.com/blog ---- In this episode, we will uncover the importance of being authentic to yourself, trusting your intuition, tips for long lasting romantic relationship, formula in business success that helped Mimi build her own dream life. We will also cover: Essential steps to transform your dreams into reality Calculating the true cost of living your dream life Harnessing the power of subconscious reprogramming for personal growth Recipe in crafting your path to self-actualization Maximizing freedom's potential for productive pursuits towards your dream life Embracing authenticity: a key to receiving respect and recognition Nurturing romantic partnerships and effective communication strategies The success blueprint behind her thriving businesses How entrepreneurs can amplify their presence and impact on social media Cultivating the ultimate vision that drives achievement Critical mindset traits for sustained success and fulfillment ---- About the Guest: Mimi Ikonn is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Luxy Hair, a DTC hair extension brand built from her love of beauty and style, and Intelligent Change, the brand who created the “The Five Minute Journal”, a daily gratitude journal to help you boost productivity, reduce anxiety and improve well-being. ---- Find Mimi on https://www.instagram.com/mimiikonn/ Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Watch full episode here https://youtu.be/8_5qnabn108 Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    From Zero to Millions, Sach Kukadia on Changing the Fashion and Jewelry Industry | EP 63

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 67:48


    Subscribe to my newsletter for useful and practical tools to improve your mindset and your life! https://www.danagrinberga.com/blog ————— In this episode we will uncover a true entrepreneurs mindset and how do you create original and successful multimillion pound businesses, relationship role in career success, attracting the right people into your life and the most impactful marketing strategies that have helped Sach scale his businesses. We will also cover : Sach's purpose The things that allowed Sach to keep going despite his purpose being money driven How to access intuitive knowledge and wisdom that we inherently possess, that's accessible to us at any given moment? What is SecretSales.com? What is 7879? The formula of turning ideas into something tangible. Marketing tips for startups About the Guest: Sach Kukadia is a serial entrepreneur, non-executive director, chairman, board advisor and angel investor. Founder of innovative luxury investment Jewelry brand 7879. He launched his first start-up, SecretSales.com at the age of 22 and over a period of ten years, raised £24 through leading venture capital institutions and drove annual sales of £47m. He eventually sold the business to a London based private equity firm in 2017.  Find Sach on https://www.instagram.com/secretsach/ Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Ibrahim Mahama on Ghana, Gratitude, and the Power of Art in Shaping Futures | EP 62

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 82:09


    Episode 62 of IS THIS IT? podcast, we are featuring the inspiring Ibrahim Mahama, founder of Red Clay Studio, Savannah Centre for Contemporary Arts and Nkrumah Volini. Join us in an enlightening episode as we sit down with the remarkable Ibrahim Mahama, an acclaimed artist hailing from Ghana. Ibrahim shares profound insights into the intersection of art and life, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and mindfulness in our creative journeys. Explore his unique perspective on reducing waste and the transformative power of art in shaping a more conscious world. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that encourages us to be less wasteful, more grateful, and to embrace the transformative potential of art in our lives. About the guest: Meet Ibrahim Mahama, a Ghanaian artist of monumental installations. Founder of Red Clay Studio, Savannah Centre for Contemporary Arts, and Nkrumah Volini, Mahama earned a Master of Fine Arts in 2013 and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2010 from Kwame Nkrumah University. Known for transforming found objects, he gained global recognition for draping buildings in old jute sacks. Controversies and legal battles mark his journey, but his impact resonates globally, exhibited at prestigious events like the Venice Biennale and the Biennale of Sydney. Find Ibrahim on https://www.instagram.com/ibrahimmahama3/ Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Watch video episode here https://youtu.be/PUGqOskD-MM Join our newsletter for exclusive content, insightful updates, and special offers delivered straight to your inbox! https://www.danagrinberga.com/blank Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    The Shocking Reality on the Food You Eat, Media You Watch: Robbie Lockie Exposes the Truths | Ep 61

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 114:16


    Today's episode of IS THIS IT? podcast, featuring the inspiring Robbie Lockie, co-founder and board director of Plant Based News (PBN), Robbie has been instrumental in creating a global platform that raises awareness about the benefits of plant-based diets, animal rights, and environmental sustainability. Tune in as they break the myth about vegan, food, news and his path to success of growing a channel that they had founded. About the Guest: Robbie is passionate environmental activist, digital campaigner, entrepreneur, and multimedia creative who has dedicated their life to promoting ethical, sustainable, and compassionate living. Cofounding Plant Based News, it has grown exponentially, providing informative and inspiring content for a diverse audience interested in plant-based living, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. Under Robbie and Klaus' leadership, PBN has evolved into a multimedia platform that includes a website, social media channels, a YouTube channel, and even a podcast. The platform has garnered millions of views and subscribers, becoming an influential voice in the plant-based movement. Notably, Robbie is also the founder of World Plant Milk Day, an annual celebration promoting the benefits of plant-based milk alternatives. Find Robbie on https://www.instagram.com/robbie_lockie/?hl=en ; https://www.instagram.com/plantbasednews/?hl=en Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Unlocking Beauty Secrets: Mariana Eidelkind's Journey from Burnout to Beauty Empire | EP 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 71:28


    Today's episode of IS THIS IT? podcast, featuring the inspiring Mariana Eidelkind, founder of the successful beauty salon, Oblique. In this candid conversation, Mariana shares her journey from starting Oblique to the incredible success it has become. She delves into manifesting her dream partner, the powerful habits that have fueled her achievements, and the challenging experience of facing burnout from her demanding work. Tune in for an insightful discussion with Mariana as she unveils the highs, lows, and lessons learned on her path to success in the beauty industry. About the Guest: Meet Mariana Eidelkind, the Founder of Oblique Beauty House. Armed with degrees from the Estonian Business School and MGIMO in Moscow, Mariana embarked on her career journey in the early 2000s. Serving as the Creative Director at Marc & Andre Paris, she played a pivotal role in elevating the business from a small factory to a prominent fashion house, selling nearly 1 million garments across Russia, CIS, and Turkey. In her mid-20s, alongside her Marc&Andre responsibilities, Mariana served as a special advisor to the CEO of the World Fashion Channel, shaping its PR strategy for a vast viewership of over 250 million in Russia and CIS. Spotting an opportunity in the UK beauty sector in 2016, Mariana acquired a local nail salon and launched Oblique Nails / Beauty. Find Mariana on https://www.instagram.com/mariana.eidel/ Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Watch video episode here ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Conquering Mental Health Disorders: OneWave's Remarkable Impact with founder Grant Trebilco | EP 59

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 49:16


    Today's guest Grant Trebilco shares his story of coming to terms with his mental health problems in a highly stigmatized place and time, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and ending up in a mental health ward after a manic episode. Grant shares how he turned his life around, but also lives of tens of thousands of other people - through power of salt therapy by surfing in the ocean, community and a splash of color. Tune is for a hearteningly positive and inspiring episode that will benefit not only those suffering from mental health problems, but also those who know someone who does, or simply want to learn a few valuable lessons on how to lead a happier life. About the Guest: Grant is a founder of OneWave,  a non-profit surf community raising awareness of mental health with a simple recipe...saltwater therapy, surfing and fluro. Since launching in March 2013 OneWave has created a global impact, raising awareness and reducing social stigmas around mental health issues through their Fluro Friday Sessions and has since gone viral, with sessions held at more than 200 beaches across more than 50 countries, from New Zealand to Norway. OneWave also runs 'Free the Funk' Programs in schools and workplaces, which have impacted more than 45,000 people. 1:09 Intro 2:14 What happened to your life and why you decided to found OneWave? 03:23 Hidden struggles of a person with mental health disorder 05:40 What is bipolar disorder? 12:17 How OneWave community helped him overcome his bipolar disorder?  19:10 What is Anti Bad Vibe Circle? 20:49 What is the heart of a growing community? 24:20 What is OneWave Free the Funk school challenge? 28:27 What is the impact being out there in public and even Price Harry and Meghan to visit you? 30:14 How have the mental health issue topic changed now? 33:42 What is your purpose? 37:43 Being in all these communities like OneWave and Anti Bad Vibe Circle, what is the most valuable lesson that stuck with you? Find Grant on https://www.instagram.com/granttrebilco/ ; https://www.instagram.com/onewaveisallittakes/ Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Watch video episode here ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Sabrina Stocker: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Her PR Top Secrets | EP 58

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 48:56


    Episode 58 of IS THIS IT? podcast, we have Sabrina Stocker sharing her journey from being a tennis player turned Forbes featured entrepreneur, international speaker, and a semi-finalist for the BBC One show, The Apprentice.Sabrina is the Founder of Two Comma PR, turning the stories of brands into profits using the power of public relations. About the Guest: Sabrina Stocker is an Entrepreneur and Founder of My Tennis Events and former participant on BBC One's The Apprentice. A former tennis coach and player, Sabrina studied for her MBA at Edinburgh Business School, where she became the youngest person ever to graduate. Combining her sports and business knowledge, Sabrina started her own events company, running tennis tournaments for children. She successfully grew her tennis business to a six -figure venture by the age of 22. During the lockdown, from her sofa, she launched a software company rapidly gaining 350 ,000 subscribers in six weeks. Now she guides brands to fame and profitability within 90 days. 1:27 Intro 2:28 How would you describe your mindset? 4:18 Productivity hacks you learned 5:17 Prerequisites of an entrepreneur 7:12 First venture at 14 years old 10:12 Six figure business at the age of 22 14:44 Experience in Apprentice show 17:25 Step by step guide to visualization / manifestation 22:48 Impactful lessons from The Apprentice Show 25:17 Pros and cons of working remotely 28:45 What is a PR business? 36:29 Mistakes people make when they want to market themselves 38:09 Main advice to coaches and solopreneurs to stand out from the crowd 41:52 What is your purpose in life? 48:05 Recipe for happiness Find Sabrina on https://www.instagram.com/sabrinastocker.r/ ; Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Watch video episode here ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share. Sponsors: Momo Kombucha: [https://momo-kombucha.com](https://momo-kombucha.com/) Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    From a Dropout to an Award-Winning Oxford Scientist- Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan Shares His Secrets to Success | Ep57

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 87:09


    Delve into Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan's journey from being a high school dropout to obtain his PhD from the University of Oxford and as a Fulbright scholar at Harvard University. Pradeep's life was full of unexpected twists and turns, from fleeing war-torn Sri Lanka to battling poverty in a rough London neighborhood. About the Guest: Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan, a high school dropout turned academic, turned scientist turned entrepreneur with a very unlikely story of success through resilience. He got rejected countless times before being accepted to Harvard. He became the first in history to win British, European and American young scientist award in one year. He went on to discover and develop new drugs and become a Vice President of a Biotech company with a revenue of 1.6 billion USD. He is currently the CEO of Donsfield - a global business and trade development firm. Pradeep's Intro Why did you dropout of high school? Weightlifting and the discipline. Falling into a four hour comma. Embarking on the academic journey. How can you get into Harvard and Oxford universities? Journey to being a scientist. Becoming an associate professor. How to become the youngest associate professor in the industry and start producing drugs in record time. From academic field to entrepreneurship. What is your motivation? What is your purpose? Patience is a not a virtue. Founding an 8-figure e-commerce company from scratch. Secret recipe to happiness. Find Pradeep on https://www.linkedin.com/in/pksacitharan/. Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp ⁠Watch video episode here ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share. Sponsors: Momo Kombucha: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo Kombucha. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Career vs Motherhood: Nicole Bremner's Honest Take on the Modern Woman's Dilemma | Ep 56

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 88:52


    Episode Overview: Your journey in starting as a property professional: Relocate to New York, start as a property professional from a financial advisor. Your time working in New York: Experience life as an employee in a New York bank. Start building your property portfolio in the UK: Learn what to do and gain an advantage in property starting in 2013. How you can build a community: Embrace the mission of sharing knowledge, build a property community, and introduce crowd funding. Why did your marriage fail: After 17 years, you and your partner grew into different people. Your family formula: Unveil the perfect family formula for you. Finding your new love: After some years, discover hope in love and learn what it's like to live with a new partner and your own kids. Existential crisis of being a mother: Being a mom is great, but you're not only defined by having kids. Losing the real estate portfolio you built: In 2019, face the challenge of losing everything you built in your real estate portfolio. How you suffered from depression and trauma: When you're close to losing it all, share your experiences in both marriage and career. What is your purpose in life: Share your purpose in life. How to improve financial situations: Share insights on fixing someone's financial situation through property investment. How did you end up being successful today: Spill the secrets to your current success. Secret to Happiness: Share your personal approach to finding happiness. About the Guest: Nicole Bremner is an author, podcast host, angel investor and property professional. After a decade working in banking in Sydney, London and New York, Nicole made a move into property development in 2009 alongside raising her three young children. Nicole's self-titled property and lifestyle podcast is in the top 5% of podcasts globally. Her first book, Bricking It, tells the story of her journey from stay at home mum to multi-million pound property developer. Nicole is frequently a guest on other podcasts speaking openly about becoming treacherously close to losing it all and the toll it had on her marriage, mental and physical health. Find Nicole on https://www.instagram.com/nsbremner/ ; https://www.nicolebremner.com/ ; https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremner/ Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp We invite you to share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! ⁠Watch video episode here ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Follow and share. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    How is Gen Z Revolutionizing Fashion and Disrupting Carbon Footprint with Roni GamZon | EP 55

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 56:45


    Episode Overview: Roni's Introduction: Learn about Roni's background and her journey to becoming an entrepreneur How her family lineage shaped her journey: Coming from a family of both engineer and entrepreneur, Roni shares how she tried to stay in the course of being just a normal employee First job as an engineer: Trying to stay away from entrepreneurship, Roni was assigned as a UI/UX designer of a startup company What is her inspiration in life: Roni shares what inspires her to as a person, a woman and an entrepreneur How did she find her passion: A light-hearted tale of how Roni fell in love with the fashion industry Being a Gen Z consultant: Roni sheds light as she shares Gen Z's consumer behavior Building her first startup “BioFluff”: Roni shares her experiences, learnings and inspiration in putting up her first startup Finding Purpose: Roni talks about her journey to discovering her purpose in life Secret to Happiness: Roni shares her personal approach to finding happiness. About the Guest: Roni GamZon @ronigamzon is a 4th generation entrepreneur, originally Israeli, but living in the Fashion capital, Paris. Roni's life mission is to accelerate circularity in the luxury and fashion industry, in a way that preserves inspiration and creativity, rather than restrict it. She is 23 years old (Gen Z) and is the co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Bio-Fluff, the world's first plant-based alternative to animal-based and plastic-based fur. She is also an advisor at Spin Ventures, a venture capital on a mission to accelerate circularity in the consumer space. Find Roni on https://www.instagram.com/ronigamzon/ ; https://www.instagram.com/savian.bio/?img_index=1 ; https://www.linkedin.com/in/roni-gamzon Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp We invite you to share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! ⁠Watch video episode here ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Follow and share. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Tech for Good: Empowering Longevity with Michael Geer | Ep 54

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 96:09


    Join us in this newest episode with Michael Geer - a serial entrepreneur, co-founder of @humanityapp - an app that helps you track and reverse your biological age, who was also in the founding team of Badoo- the first online dating platform giant, and COO of AnchorFree- one of the biggest VPN providers in the world . Michael shares how we can all age more gracefully while living healthier, how his dream of being astronaut lead him to become an engineer but an unexpected changed his path completely and made him move to Russia to where he co-created BADOO - the largest online dating site in the world that started the online dating app scene; lessons he learned from growing Anchor Free to 900 million users, the personality traits every aspiring entrepreneur should have and what's the purpose behind his life's work. Key Topics Discussed: Michael's introduction: Learn about Michael's background co-founder of Badoo, COO of Anchor Free, and the initial dream of becoming an astronaut. Entry into Tech and VPN Industry: Belief in providing people access to information and privacy. Humankind and Empowering People: Michael's belief that the desire for connection and understanding is innate in humans.Introduction to Humanity App: Overview of Humanity as a navigation app for health. Longevity and World Wide Web Analogies: importance of longevity and how there might be "World Wide Web type pieces" in health that can make a significant impact on a global scale. Innovation in Health: High costs associated with obtaining health data, particularly in clinical trials, and proposes opening up data for broader accessibility. Entrepreneurial Advice: Entrepreneurship in the health space, advising entrepreneurs to focus on creating something that stands out and influences the entire system positively. Generative AI and Latent Space: Explanation of how generative AI and Latent Space work, highlighting their ability to understand relationships within data. Entrepreneurial Traits: g the ability to pick ideas with a decent success rate and being open to learning and asking "stupid questions." Patterns and Habits: Concludes with a broad question about any patterns, habits, or beliefs that the interviewee has identified through their experiences, suggesting a desire to extract general lessons or principles. About the Guest: Michael Geer is a serial entrepreneur, co-founder of @humanityapp - an app that helps you track and reverse your biological age, who was also in the founding team of Badoo- the first online dating platform giant, and COO of AnchorFree- one of the biggest VPN providers in the world . Find Michael on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaeldgeer/?hl=en Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast We invite you to share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Follow and share. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Psychedelic Conversations: Drug Policy and Mental Health with Mags Houston | EP 53

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 52:33


    Episode Overview: Join us in this empowering episode of the "Is This It?" podcast as Mags Houston shares her mission to reshape the mainstream narrative around drugs as well as extending her expertise to the heroic hearts project UK contributing to a noble cause that aids veterans battling PTSD through psychedelic therapy. Introduction to Mags Houston: Mag's role in psychedelic advocacy about bridging education, community, and policy reform. Psychedelic Society Events: Facilitating discussions on drug policy, psychedelic science, and mental health treatment. Defining Psychedelics: Clarifying misconceptions and differentiating between classic psychedelics (magic mushrooms, ayahuasca) and other substances CBD and THC in Cannabis: Explaining the role of CBD and THC and addressing misconceptions about cannabis products Addiction and Psychedelics: Dispelling myths about psychedelic addiction and highlighting research on using psychedelics to treat addiction Psychedelics and Mental Health: Discussing the potential of psychedelics in mental health treatment Different Psychedelic Compounds: Understanding effects and applications various psychedelics: MDMA, ayahuasca, iBoga, DMT, LSD, etc. Potential Future Scenarios: Envisioning a future where psychedelics are used for personal development, addressing the societal and policy challenges Mag's Personal Journey and Purpose: Mag's shift from advertising to drug policy advocacy Challenges in Drug Policy Advocacy: The importance of challenging stigmas perpetuated by the media Psychedelics and Safety: Emphasizing the importance of responsible use and addressing safety concerns and precautions Hope for the Future: Mag's hope for a healthcare system that supports individuals irrespective of their socio-economic background About the Guest: Mags is a prominent figure in realm of psychedelic advocacy working tirelessly to bridge education, community and policy reform. As a curator and host of various events for the Psychedelic Society, she facilitates important discussions around drug policy, psychedelic science and mental health treatment. Find Mags on https://www.instagram.com/psychedelicsuk/ ; https://instagram.com/magsthemighty/ Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp We invite you to share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! ⁠Listen to the audio version here https://anchor.fm/dana-grinberga If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Follow and share. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Bedroom to Boardroom: Heal Sexuality, Transform Life with Emma Louise Boynton | Ep 52

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 74:17


    Episode Overiew: Join us in this enlightening conversation with Emma Louise Boynton, the founder and host of Sex Talks, a platform dedicated to fostering honest, open, and vulnerable discussions about typically taboo topics. In this episode, Emma delves into the intricate relationship between sex, body image, and self-perception. She shares her journey from a career in politics and news to becoming a prominent voice in the discourse on sex, relationships, and the future of intimacy. Emma's insights offer a unique perspective on how sex can be a prism through which we explore a myriad of sociopolitical issues, from gender inequality to body image. Her candidness in discussing personal experiences and her ability to address sensitive topics with ease makes this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the broader implications of our sexual lives. Key Topics Discussed: Emma's Introduction: Learn about Emma's background and her journey to becoming a voice in sex education and empowerment. Vulnerability on Stage: Emma discusses what allows her to openly talk about her private life and experiences in public forums. Life-Changing Sex Therapy: How undergoing sex therapy transformed Emma's life and perspective. Childhood Impact on Sexuality: Exploring how our upbringing influences our relationship with sex and sensuality. Situational Anorgasmia: Understanding psychosomatic issues that can affect partnered sex. Sexual Health and Wellbeing: The importance of considering sexual health as a vital aspect of overall wellbeing. Learning from 'Sex Talks' Guests: Emma shares the most impactful lessons learned from her guests on her platform. A Stranger in the Woods: Emma recounts a daring adventure following a stranger to a cabin in the woods. Respectful Rejection: Tips on how to respectfully reject someone you're not interested in. Emma's Driving License Story: A light-hearted tale of how Emma got her driver's license. Finding Purpose: Emma talks about her journey to discovering her purpose in life. Formula for Finding Purpose: Emma shares her insights on how to find one's purpose. Key to Great Relationships: Unveiling the secret to maintaining healthy and fulfilling relationships. Audience Q&A - Sex Toys and Desire: Addressing a common question about the impact of sex toys on desire for partnered sex. Emma's Recipe for Happiness: Emma shares her personal approach to finding happiness. About the Guest: Emma-Louise Boynton is a writer, broadcaster and founder and host of the award-winning, sell-out live event series and media platform, Sex Talks. Launched in 2021 and inspired by Emma-Louise's personal experience doing sex therapy, Sex Talks exists to engender more open and honest conversations around typically taboo topics including sex, relationships and the future of intimacy. Emma-Louise previously worked as a producer for the BBC and Sky News here in London, and for Tina Brown's ‘Women in The World Summit' in New York. She also co-founded the female-focused creative agency, Her Hustle, which worked to inspire young women to pursue the careers they wanted, on their own terms, and she set up the non-partisan newsletter platform, The Venn, to help educate people about the issues behind the headlines ahead of the 2020 U.S. election. Emma-Louise has written for the Independent, ES Magazine, The Stack, Semaine and more. She is currently writing her first book. Find Emma on https://www.instagram.com/emmalouiseboynton/ ; https://www.sextalks.co.uk/ Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast We invite you to share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Follow and share. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Leading with Inclusivity & Sensuality with Emily Bendell of Bluebella| EP 51

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 73:21


    Episode Overview: Join us in this empowering episode of the "Is This It?" podcast as we explore the journey of Emily Bendell, founder and CEO of Bluebella. From her upbringing to the creation of a lingerie brand that redefines sensuality, Emily shares her insights on a range of thought-provoking topics: Origins of Bluebella: Emily's transition from studying Politics, Philosophy & Economics at Oxford University to founding a revolutionary lingerie brand. Challenging Gender Norms: Discussions on gender parity, body positivity, and normalizing models of all shapes and sizes. Sensuality and Self-Love: How lingerie choices reflect personal sensuality and self-love. Breaking Barriers: Navigating the challenges of fundraising for a female business in a male-dominated investor scene. Resilience in Business: Overcoming the emotional pains of constant rejection and the success of thinking outside the box. Innovative Collaborations: The impact of the '50 Shades of Grey' lingerie brand deal license. Empowerment and Leadership: Insights into crowdfunding vs. angel investing, advice for female entrepreneurs, and female leadership, including Emily's campaign at the Garrick Club. About the Guest: Emily Bendell is not just the CEO of Bluebella, but also a mentor, advocate for women, and a campaigner for gender equality (see Women at the Garrick Club). With a team of over 40 based in East London, Bluebella stands for strength, fashion, modernity, and inclusivity in the lingerie industry. Connect with Emily: LinkedIn Follow Dana: Instagram Listen to the Audio Version: Anchor FM If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and consider supporting our show on Patreon for exclusive content. Sponsor Spotlight: Momo Kombucha Elevate your health with Momo Kombucha, an artisanal beverage crafted for wellness enthusiasts. As a proud sponsor of our podcast, Momo Kombucha brings you a range of delicious, naturally fermented drinks that are both refreshing and beneficial. Use the discount code ISTHISIT15 for a special 15% off on your first order of 6 or 12 bottles. Experience the goodness at Momo Kombucha. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Breaking Free from Toxic Masculinity:A Man's Path to Purpose and Authenticity with Ben Bidwell |EP50

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 73:31


    Episode Overview: Ben's story and journey from unconscious to conscious living. Not being able to package What is toxic masculinity and where it comes from. What is an empowered man? Male archetypes and the path of breaking out of the conventional How coaching changed Ben's life. Ben's purpose. How can you tell the pull towards your purpose from fear? What's the difference in the feeling between a purposeful and purposeless life? Genius marketing and where did naked professor come from? Power of vulnerability and authenticity. Learning to enjoy the journey and detached from your goal. Is the price you pay to be able to serve people too high? You are not your thoughts and forging your own destiny. Recipe for happiness? About Guest :Ben is a Human Potential Coach and Breathwork Practitioner, who helps people create better relationships and live a more fulfilling and purposeful existence. Having been on his own journey from a man unconsciously drawn to "toxic" behaviours, to an awakened & open soul, his work is deeply authentic & relatable. His compassionate heart creates a uniquely safe space for introspection, allowing for deep healing to arise. Find Ben on : https://www.instagram.com/benbidwell_/ Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Follow and share. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Mastering the Art of Sales and Building Authentic Relationships with Tareq Hawasli |Ep 49

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 71:54


    Episode Overview: In this episode, we delve into the early origins of a childhood entrepreneur from Syria, exploring the vitality of sales and the philosophy that selling is serving. Uncover the secrets behind exceptional sales techniques and the mentality of successful salespeople. We also discuss the implications of a privileged childhood and how reversing generational traps can foster personal growth. Through heartfelt lessons from a father, the essence of truth-speaking, and the discipline of delayed gratification, we navigate the path to meaningful relationships and ethical business practices. Discover how connecting people can morph into a fulfilling career, the discernment in choosing business partners, and the exploration of purpose beyond profits, bridging the realms of spirituality and religion. About Guest: Tareq Hawasli is a Consigliere to a few prominent principals, founder of Darin partners - an asset management company, partner of Flybridge LLC, former board member of Sheffield United Football club, and partner of Withers Worldwide. Find Tareq on on : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hawasli/ Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Follow and share. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Redefining Women's Role, Beauty, & Sexual Expression with Chloe Macintosh Pt2 |Ep 48

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 71:39


    Episode Overview: PT II Women's role, power and what is a fully expressed woman.  Female sexual expression evolution & female objectifying in the media.  Following your passion as a compass in life. Community living and living according to your natural predispositions.  Taking the path of Mind or intuition to get to where you want to go? Why does society dismiss older women?  Is beauty the only thing women have to offer? Ageing gracefully and loving yourself fully.  Pleasure is healing and why is squirting useful.  Training your pelvic floor.  Why has Sexual energy been repressed in this society. What can women do to open up and embrace their sexuality.  Why are so many women having trouble climaxing? What are we doing wrong in sex?  How did Kama come about? Why is it so hard for men to receive? Recipe for happiness  About Guest: Chloé Macintosh, the visionary behind Kama, is reshaping sexual education and exploration. With Kama, she's making sexual wellness both accessible and empowering. Prior to this, Chloé was the Chief Creative Officer at Soho House Group, leading digital transformation for its vast membership. She co-founded the e-commerce platform Made.com, which went public at £775M in 2021. As a Venture Partner at Felix Capital, she advises on investments and brand strategy. Starting her career as an architect at Norman Foster, Chloé became the youngest Associate Partner at 26. Now based in London, she originally hails from Paris. Find Chloe on : https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloemacintosh/ Find Dana on https://rb.gy/pm0wwp ⁠Listen to the audio version here https://anchor.fm/dana-grinberga If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Follow and share. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Daily Practices for a Better Sex Life: A Practical Guide with Chloe Macintosh *BONUS episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 31:03


    This special episode is made as a practical guide you can follow in your day to day life to increase intimacy pleasure and connection to self and others. Episode Overview: Bad habits to eliminate from your daily life. How to use all your senses to bring yourself back to the present moment. Self loving practices and allowing desire to be a guiding compass. Pelvic floor training and improving your mind body connection. Best evening practices to relax and learn to listen to your body. Heart - genital meditation. Find Chloe on : https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloemaci... Find Dana on https://rb.gy/pm0wwp ⁠Listen to the audio version here https://anchor.fm/dana-grinberga If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Follow and share. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Understanding Pleasure & Boundaries: Sexual Wellness with Chloe Macintosh |Ep 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 62:12


    Episode Overview: PT I What's your life philosophy? Chloe's purpose. What is embodiment . How to incorporate new habits in your life. Pleasure is healing. Your own experience vs learned knowledge from someone else. Sexual being vs sexual doing. Why is it so hard for us to just receive ? Living in the body vs living in the mind. How to unlock the wisdom within. What is the Consciousness ? The creation of pathways that change your programming. Heart- genital meditation. There is no freedom without boundaries. Boundaries and consent. Tapping into our intuition powers. About Guest: Chloé Macintosh, the visionary behind Kama, is reshaping sexual education and exploration. With Kama, she's making sexual wellness both accessible and empowering. Prior to this, Chloé was the Chief Creative Officer at Soho House Group, leading digital transformation for its vast membership. She co-founded the e-commerce platform Made.com, which went public at £775M in 2021. As a Venture Partner at Felix Capital, she advises on investments and brand strategy. Starting her career as an architect at Norman Foster, Chloé became the youngest Associate Partner at 26. Now based in London, she originally hails from Paris. You can listen to this podcast to learn more about Chloe's professional journey https://spotify.link/Mn8gKt252Db Find Chloe on : https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloemacintosh/ Find Dana on https://rb.gy/pm0wwp ⁠Listen to the audio version here https://anchor.fm/dana-grinberga If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Follow and share. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Integrative Healing: Path to Business & Spiritual Growth with Jana Bartlett |EP 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 57:11


    Episode Overview: What's integrative healing ? Shamanism and altered states of consciousness. The four dimensions to life or how to harness the power of natural laws of the universe to live the life of your dreams. What's Jana's purpose? Is money a conduit for spiritual growth? What money beliefs will not get you rich. Best advice to have success in your business. Most important life lessons from Jana. About Guest: Jana Alonso is a renowned integrative healer and business growth strategist with a deep commitment to helping individuals achieve high levels of wealth, joy, love, impact, and growth. As the founder of The School of Integrative Healing, Jana has developed a powerful system of healing that combines multiple modalities and dimensions to provide transformative experiences for her clients. Jana went from making €400 a month, to making her first million using a combination of the practical strategies she teaches, but more than anything the inner work. Find Jana on : https://www.instagram.com/janabartlettalonso Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Follow and share. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Behind AudioMob's $110M Success: Christian Facey's Growth Secrets |E45

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 69:22


    Episode Overview: What is AudioMob, and how Christian co- founded this industry first-  $110M worth company in 3 short years.  Following your passion vs following a stable career path.  Keys to professional success and why you should invest in yourself before anything, especially if you're broke.  How to communicate your vision in your company so that people understand. From failure to success - how failing A levels changed Christians life forever.  The biggest hack of your life. How to learn faster ?   Accepting the reality and utilizing energy efficiently.  What did each past business teach Christian. Events organizing, FX trading, drop shipping, affiliate marketing, streaming platforms.  Core learnings in marketing Christian learned while working in Google and Meta. What marketing strategy made the biggest impact in AudioMob growth? How to continuously get better in order to become the best?  Tips to negotiate with a billion dollar company.  Christians purpose.  Entrepreneurship as the ultimate level of self development course.  Why your network really is your net worth.  How do you prepare for the best case scenario? Christian's recipe for happiness.  Show notes:  Growth hacker marketing - Ryan Holiday Key person of influence - Daniel Priestley About Guest: Christian (Forbes 30 Under 30) is the CEO and co-founder of AudioMob, the world's first non-interrupting gaming advertising solution that allows game developers to monetize their audience via audio advertising. AudioMob, a VC backed company who recently closed $14m in funding at a $110M valuation, with Investors such as LightSpeed Ventures, Makers Fund, Google, Supernode Global and Atomico's / Sequoia's angel fund. They are tackling an $18bn dollar opportunity. AudioMob's work and achievements have been featured in Billboard, Techcrunch, Forbes and Business Inside. Find Christian on : LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-facey/ Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Follow and share. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Single Is The New Normal, Red Flags and Remedy for Heartbreak with Stina Sanders |EP44

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 91:42


    Episode Overview: Stina's childhood and upbringing.  Golden to Glass Child or the reality of growing up with a disabled sibling.  Need for Validation, attention seeking and the connection between childhood impressions and choices we make as adults.   Difference between a psychotherapist, therapist and psychologist.  How is it having a therapist?  Finding meaning in your career.  What does purpose mean to you? What is your purpose? Asking the right questions and living in the present moment through gratitude.  Magnetic people and holding space for others. Stina's recipe for happiness.  Mindset shifts that created the biggest impact in Stina's life.  Constant need to be in a relationship vs extreme individualism.  Trusting yourself and gaslighting yourself.  Red flags to look out for in the other person. Key to making a relationship work. The right type of communication relationship.  What are some green flags in the other person?  Does a person need to tick all the boxes?  Self sabotage - how to spot it and how to stop it.  Different levels of evolution of the person and how you spot it.  Is there such a thing as too much responsibility?  Why is dating so hard in London? Is single the new normal?  What's an adequate cool off period after being in a relationship before you enter a new one.  Why does a short term relationship hurt so much?  How to get over a heartbreak ? How to preclude a heartbreak. Golden dating rules.  What do women think men want vs what they really want.  What's a woman's role, traditional vs modern couple dynamics.  Why don't women want to have children?  About Guest: Stina Sanders is a relationship psychotherapist, author of the book 'NOT THE ONE'. Find Stina on: https://www.instagram.com/stinasanders/ Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Follow and share. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Can Circular Economy Save the Planet with Nic Gorini Full |Ep 43

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 81:52


    Episode Overview: What is Circular economy? What is Spin ventures - Nic's business all about. How do you mitigate the risk when investing in a startup in the circular economy market? What are the biggest challenges the circular economy is facing?Climate anxiety, activism and the thin line between raising awareness and creating solutionless panic. How many market players are implementing circular economy or green initiatives.What can the regular consumer do to help the environment? How realistic are the changes proposed by change-makers in the industry. How do you, as a business, combine your incentive to have your customers buy more and more often with the ideology of producing longer lasting and higher quality products. Toys recycling, 3D printing and production on demand. What needs to happen for us to embrace circular economy concept in masses? Nic's story & purpose. What did Nick learn from his previous ventures? Biggest lessons he learned from businesses that failed? Incredible marketing hacks you've learned by working in this field for a decade. About Guest: Nic Gorini is the Managing Partner of Spin Ventures, an eco system on a mission to accelerate the transition to circular economy in the consumer space. The platform includes a venture builder, a venture accelerator, a venture capital firm, a consulting firm, and a foundation set to launch soon. With a deep-rooted commitment to positive, and profitable solutions, Nic is also the Ambassador of Top Tier Impact, a group dedicated to driving a more sustainable future for the planet. Nic's career spans a diverse range of industries, having worked in some of the best advertising, content, and media agencies across Europe, the United States, and South America. During this time, he spearheaded innovation on FT 500 brands, and founded his first venture, recycling skateboards, at just ten years old. In 2006, Nic went on to launch an upcycling business, among other ventures, further demonstrating his passion for driving positive change through imagination, creativity and entrepreneurship. Find Nic on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicgorini Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Follow and share. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.comUse discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Beauty Beyond Filters: Dr. Divya's Cancer Journey & The Truth About Botox with Dr Divya Veluvolu |E42

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 67:20


    Episode Overview: What does beauty mean to you? How much aesthetic “enhancement” is too much? Should you look like your Instagram filter or AI avatar in real life? The ever increasing societal and media pressure to change your physical appearance as a means of gaining fame and becoming rich. How to put emphasis on internal beauty rather than external. Divyas personal journey of getting cancer as a young woman, the taboos and how it changed her life completely. How chemotherapy impacted Divyas body and mind.  What do you do and what procedures are you known for? How to take care of your skin? Skincare and injectables.  Is Botox a poison? When should people start using Botox ? What are fillers ? How are they used?  Shaming and stigma around cosmetic enhancing and how to deal with it.  Best practices to look and feel young.  How to properly hydrate your skin.  How plastic surgery is creating unrealistic standards of females. Asking for forgiveness rather than permission. What's your purpose? 3 biggest life lessons from Divya.  What's your recipe for happiness? About Guest: Dr. Divya Veluvolu MB, BCh, BOA (hons) is a specialist doctor in anti-aging and regenerative medicine practicing in Knightsbridge and Harley Street in central London, as well as regularly hosting visiting clinics in California and India. https://www.instagram.com/drdivyalondon/ Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Subscribe and like. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com  Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    How to Optimize Your Body and Mind to Become a High Performer With Dr E |E41

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 94:41


    Episode Overview: What is Hum2n? Human potential engineering.  Is our current health system flawed?  Evolution of healthcare - moving from treating existing disease to working with pre disease - making sure we use preventative measures before the disease occurs.  What is mitochondria and what role does it play in your body?  Supplements to use to ensure optimal functioning of mitochondria.  Covering the fundamentals first  Quality of sleep decreases as you age - what can we do? Stress increase, stress Management and how you can help your body deal with internal and external stress.  How to achieve peak performance when you most need it? Cultivating awareness as the no1 superpower.  How to optimize your health?  Golden rules to make sure you follow when it comes to the 4 pillars of optimized health : food, sleep, stress management, movement.  What causes insulin spikes? How do glucose monitors work.  Overtraining - how much exercise is too much exercise?  What's your purpose? What does religion mean to you? What does it mean to be Muslim.  Mo's most precious life lessons.  Weaving your own story or how every single job you've done in your life has contributed to your business now.  How do you communicate value? How do you sell?  Childhood influences that made a colossal difference in your life?  Creation of Hum2n - how and why did you create the state of art clinic of yours?  What is functional medicine?  What is the next step in healthcare evolution ? Benefits and science behind cryotherapy, red light therapy , hyperbaric oxygen therapy , blood oxygenation, parasite cleanse, vitamin, NAD+ infusions. Business model behind Hum2n.  What does innovation mean to you?  What's your recipe for happiness? About Guest: Mohammed Enayat, Dr Enayat (dubbed Dr E) is a London trained GP, a TEDx speaker, and the rockstar visionary behind HUM2N. Having begun his career as a GP, Dr E's extensive training has taken him from South Africa to San Diego, where his work in the stem cell industry reframed his lens on the innate potential within us to self regenerate. He established his reputation as one of the bright stars of medicine, by being awarded the Darzi Fellowship for Clinical Leadership. Fascinated by applying the scientific advancements in aging, he has created a health system that is approaching the algorithm of aging, and adopting a data driven approach to decoding being superhuman. Layered with his expertise in preventative and functional medicine, Dr E has created the tomorrow land of health. Find Dr E on: https://hum2n.com https://instagram.com/bydr.e?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Subscribe and like. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com  Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Dyslexia in Adults, The Perks of Being Neuro-divergent with Natalie Brooks EP40

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 82:34


    Episode Overview: What's the difference between a dyslexic and non-dyslexic brain? Telling signs you have dyslexia. Positive things about having dyslexia.Neurodiversity and the spectrum of neurodivergence. Natalie's experience with dyslexia, adhd and dyspraxia. What is Dyspraxia. Is self employment and entrepreneurship perfect for the neurodiverse people? What can workplaces do to integrate dyslexic people and create a productive and happy work environment. What do dyslexic people bring to the table. Childhood dreams, politics and separating passions from career. The importance of Having role models you can relate to. How to navigate world pre and post academia as a dyslexic person. Taking chances and embracing your potential by following the inner voice urges. Living as a nomad, letting go of fear and following your heart. Nomadic 101 or the golden rules you have to remember is you want to embrace remote working full time. Natalie's purpose and recipe for happiness. About Guest: Natalie Brooks, founder of Dyslexia in Adults. Founded in 2019, the company works to create a safe and creative space to discuss both the challenges and strengths of being an adult with dyslexia. After struggling in the workplace herself, Natalie created this community to offer support and empower individuals to better understand themselves. Find Natalie on: https://www.dyslexiainadults.co/ Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Subscribe and like. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Bibliotherapy, True Masculinity and Mens Achilles Heel with Alex Holmes EP39

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 74:48


    Episode Overview: What do you do? What is Bibliotherapy ? Neurodiversity and reading. Why do some people love reading and some can't seem to read last a few pages?Greatest lessons Harry Potter teaches us.Why don't boys read more? Having role models that inspire you to read. Reading books that are out of your usual zone of preference in order to expand your perspective and widen your world view and train empathy. The impact books have in the formation of your character.Reading Fiction vs non fiction. - benefits and differences. Do men know what they want? Dehumanization of men and how pressure of performance stifles masculine authenticity and relationships. What is true masculinity ? What is your purpose? Russel Brand, Jordan Peterson, Andrew Tate and authentic communication. Can you take responsibility for how others perceive what you say? Are credentials important in order to deliver value to someone?What is the biggest threat to men right now?Why men get isolated from their friend groups, toxic masculinity and maintaining friends throughout life. Friendships and their correlation to healthy and long life. Price you pay for wanting to be a part of the group.Most precious life lessons. Core pillars to a more fulfilled and happy life. About Guest: Alex Holmes is a therapeutic coach and bibliotherapist, focused on mental health and healing through the use of literature. He is the author of Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging, and Connection. In 2016, he was co-host of the award-winning books podcast Mostly Lit which was a Guardian and BBC top podcast. In 2021, he was listed as Positive. News 20 Mental Health Leaders Supporting The Nation's Wellbeing, and in 2021 he won the Creative Impact Awards for Best Mental Health Awareness. In 2020, 2021, and 2022 his podcast was listed in British GQ's top 50 podcasts, 'Just the thing to nurse your 2020-induced woes.'He is an ambassador for Beyond Equality, to help educate boys on masculinity and prevent gender-based violence. He is also an ambassador for Movember, a leading men's mental health charity. Alex is an accomplished speaker, workshop facilitator, coach, and therapist seeking to leave the world in a better condition than how we found it. Find Alex on: https://alexholmes.co/ https://www.instagram.com/byalexholmes/ Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Subscribe and like. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    NON Starving Artist or How To Earn While Doing What You Love with Georgia Hart |Ep38

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 93:53


    Episoder Overview: Georgia's story. From marine biologist to landscape painter.  Going from painting as a hobby to going professional.  The mindset that has helped you thrive in life and overcome your biggest obstacles . Imposter syndrome, overcoming fear and cultivating awareness as your superpower. Instilling confidence in yourself and faking it till you make it. Importance of taking care of your mental health as a professional artist.  How to deal with setbacks in your career. Importance of trusting your gut. 10k hours of work to achieve excellence.  Healthy habits to adopt in order to have flow state in a creative profession.  Georgias purpose and most valuable life lessons. The Recipe to Happiness. About Guest: Oil painter Georgia Hart has always been inspired and influenced by her true love for the natural world. Before becoming a professional artist, Georgia studied to be a marine biologist. She then moved into wildlife documentary making alongside painting, where she has made programmes for the BBC, National Geographic, and Netflix, among others. The natural world has always evoked a deep feeling of awe and intense emotion, which Georgia draws on in her painting. Georgia has always painted and has spent the last few years creating in her recognisable palette knife style, more recently applying it to urban cityscapes as her style evolves to capture light in all its forms. Georgia has found success with fine art galleries, selling out shows in New York and the UK, as well as achieving notable online popularity. Find Georgia on: https://instagram.com/georgiahartstudios?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Subscribe and like. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    0 to £10M to 0 Again, Being an Alpha Male, Killer Marketing & Bulletproof Mind with Joseph Valente E37

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 104:04


    Episode Overview: Is the public perception of you true? What gave Joseph his unshakeable self confidence and how does he maintain it. Where did your mission and drive come from? How do you turn adversities into advantages? What is an alpha male? Who helps the leader, when he needs help ? How is Joseph taking care of his emotional needs. Alpha male in romantic relationships. What does an alpha male look for in a partner? Work or love first? Where does the romantic partner sit on your list of priorities? Dating as a busy professional- is it a waste of time? Are we in demographic decline because of women wanting to pursue their careers? How did you build a 10mil £ business? Are you making realistic promises to people you invite to join your online courses? Make ads and generate leads - best high income skills in 2023, that will give you 10k per month. The story of Impragas. What did you learn from the apprentice? How Joseph uses visualization every single day to achieve his goals and dreams. How did you manage the crisis time of the downfall of ImpraGas?What did you learn from lord Alan sugar ? Decision making will make or break your financial destiny. What does Joseph's legacy look like? What is Valente University? Why do people lack commitment?Is Get rich quick a scam? Flashy Marketing that works and the importance of targeting the right audience with your message. Has Andrew Tate been and inspiration for you? Joseph's mindset that has taken him from 0 to a millionaire multiple times. How do you deal with online haters and trolls? Fallout with Lord Alan Sugar and things you would've done otherwise. Josephs recipe for happiness. About Guest: Joseph Valente is the CEO of the Trade Group, BBC Apprentice Winner, Forbes 30 under 30 Winner, Best Selling Author, and Expert Business Coach. Expelled from school at 15, he paved his own road to success. By 30 he built the largest independent national boiler installation company in the UK, with 150+ employees and 8 figure sales. Find Joseph on: https://instagram.com/mrjosephvalente Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Subscribe and like. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Relationship Lessons from a 23 Year Old Divorcee, Making Music That Pays, Modelling Traps to Avoid with Faith Lynch |Ep36

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 49:23


    Episode Overview:  What's the craziest moment of your life? What's have you learned from your career? Biggest takeaways and advice for your aspiring models.  Faith's story - where modeling and music worlds merge. Faith's purpose in life.  Mindset of Being vs doing vs having.  Finances and music. How do you make money as a musician?  What should I know if I do want to make my music career successful.  Cultivating non-judgement in your relationships .  Working ( singing in the same band) with your boyfriend - how do you make it work?  Married at 21 and divorced less than a year later.  Lessons you learned from this colorful relationship. Expectation management , great communication and baggage we bring from our past relationships into the new one.  Toughest moment in your marriage. Mental health challenges you've faced and how did you overcome them.  Faiths recipe for happiness. 3 most valuable life lessons from Faith. About Guest: Faith Lynch better known as FAIITH, is a singer, songwriter, and model from Houston, Texas. Expressing herself through her love of jazz, blues, and soul (with a modern twist), FAIITH's records consist of influences of the likes of Amy Winehouse, Adele, Fiona apple, and rock artists such as Queen and Jon Bon Jovi. She opened for The Rusty Truck Band at the age of 19. Since then, she has gone on to sing in Madison Square Garden in NYC, write and perform music for brands such as The Impression MAgazine and Ralph Lauren, and just before Covid-19 struck, her most prized performance - Main Stage at Bvlagri's Milan Fashion Week Event in February 2020. She has also released a single called ‘Whisky”, and Paper Magazine quoted; “As a burgeoning songwriter, Lynch's primary focus is connecting her experiences with those of her audience. "Whiskey" proves no exception. Lynch sang, recorded and filmed the track all with her past in mind.” - And her desire to connect with an audience live is just as powerful. Find Faith on: https://www.instagram.com/faiithlynch/?hl=en Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Subscribe and like. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Gym Franchising Done Right, PT to Gym Owner& Leadership Tips with James Calderbank EP35

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 61:01


    Episode Overview: Game time - what's something you have prejudice about?James's story - how did you get into fitness? How did you transition from doing PT to building a gym business?Marketing, client acquisition and What does a successful gym need?How do you make sure your clients maintain the results? How does the franchising work? Why do gym businesses fail?How do you become a good leader in your business?What mindset needed to change in order to successfully trasition from a sole trader to a business owner. How has having mentors helped you on your journey? What are your daily habits that ensure your success? How did you secure 1million £ investment from AJ bell ?Risks of scaling too fast. What's the vision? What's your purpose? James's recipe of happiness. About Guest: James Calderbank is a former PT and bodybuilder, that hs succesfully trasitioned in building an award wining gym chain and franchising business Transformhub. Find James on: https://www.instagram.com/james_calderbank/https://thetransformhub.co.uk/ Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Subscribe and like. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    From 80K to 1M sales in a Year or How Sinead Flood Created July Child | Ep 34"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 69:50


    Episode Overview: Where does Sinead's passion for jewellery start?How do you let go of control and When do you start delegating in your business?What type of skills you learned in your previous jobs that helped you in creating and scaling JulyChild?What is the story behind July Child?How do you manage your time to get more done whilst having a good time?Your productivity hacks.Healthy habits you've adopted that allow you to be high achiever.Why did you have a burnout in your mid 20s and how did you deal with it?Where does your energy come from?Dealing with burnout. Nature va Nurture when it comes to having a healthy mindset. How did you go from 80k to 1m sales in your business? What's the secret to creating a succeduto e commerce business? Main pillars to creating a successful brand. Mistakes you've made you wish you could undo. Don't listen to bad advice. Your 3 biggest life lessons. Sinéad's purpose. About Guest: Sinéad Flood is the Founder and CEO of the cult jewellery brand July Child. Find Sinead on: https://www.instagram.com/julychildfinds/https://www.julychild.co.uk Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to follow and share with someone you think could benefit from this. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.comUse discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. Join my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    PURPOSE with Dana Grinberga E33

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 14:11


    Possibly the episode dearest to my heart - its all about Purpose, what it is, how to find it, why it matters and my own journey with it. If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patron on http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 If you would like to deepen your understanding of this knowledge you could explore the Japanese concept of Ikigai. If you would like some help and guidance in your journey to discovery of your purpose, and would like to work with a coach feel free to reach out on dana.itipodcast@gmail.com. To get more simple, short practical tips for living a more happy, fulfilled and unburdened life - click here : ⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/177a66730bf7/better-life-one-tap-away⁠⁠ Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    Unlocking the Power of Breathwork: Boost Your Health with Artur Paulins |Ep32

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 50:39


    Episode Overview: What is breath work? Benefits of implementing breath work practices in your day to day life. Priciples of breathwork. Guided breathing exercise lead by Arturs you can repeat at home . Various breath types explained. Has there been a moment when breath work has saved you ? Wim How training, cold showers and how did you start teaching breath work to others? Incredible transformation your clients went through as a result of doinf breath work. Things you shouldn't worry about when trying breath work. Breathwork as a Segway into meditation. What is your purpose? 3 precious life lessons from Artur. Life in Latvia, would you live in Latvia , the right balance of dynamic lifestyle in London. Arturs recipe for happiness. About Guest: Artur Paulins is working internationally to transform our access to daily calm through coaching and breathwork. “An access to equanimity (calm, stillness, contentment) should be available to everyone.” Established as an expert in this revolutionary and upcoming sector that is breathwork, Artur has worked with the likes of the United Kingdom Special Forces, Norwegian Royalty, high profile celebrities and been featured in Men's Health, Esquire, GQ, The Russel Howard Hour, The BBC and regularly appears at major wellbeing events across the UK and globally. If you are enjoying this show, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patron http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Find Artur on: https://www.arturpaulins.com Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to follow and share with someone you think could benefit from this. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    BIOHACKING with Dana Grinberga E31

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 24:08


    If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patron on http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Season 2 new entry - solo episodes are here! These are short, actionable episodes where I unpack various topics that are often coming up for my coaching clients, but also friends, family and pretty much everyone else I know. You can see these as mini, actionable coaching sessions. Let me know if you like this format and if you've gained any value from it. To get more simple, short practical tips for living a more happy, fulfilled and unburdened life - click here : ⁠https://mailchi.mp/177a66730bf7/better-life-one-tap-away⁠ If you are interested in 1on1 coaching, feel free to book in a discovery call at https://calendly.com/dana-grinberga/15mindiscoverycall or email me on dana.itipodcast@gmail.com. Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    The Healing Power of Functional Mushrooms, Family Business That Works- Simon and Andrew Salter EP|30

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 88:02


    If you are enjoying this show, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patron http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Listen to the full audio version of the podcast on Spotify, iTunes and more: https://anchor.fm/dana-grinberga/ Episode Overview: The Salter Brothers upbringing and origin story. How brotherly love and support has shaped their world view, personal and business life. Importance of cultivating your network in order to achieve financial success. Feeling Nutz movement breaching 1bn people engagement, abolishing testicular cancer and the right type of marketing. Lessons feeling nutz momentum and success taught you. What is DirTea and how did it come about. Various types of functional mushrooms and their Benefits. Reishi, Chaga, Lions mane, cordyceps, turkey tale, tremella. How does drinking coffee compare to drinking mushroom powder. Building of community around a brand, power of having the right network and the right mentors. Biggest challenges faced in your entrepreneurial journey, biggest wins. Your Secret to creating and scaling a business successfully is .. The importance of getting the marketing right, in order to run a successful business. What is your purpose? How do you marry business and family? Brother's secrets to working well together. The importance of listening to your gut in personal life and business alike. Simon and Andrew Salter most precious life lessons. Recipe for happiness. About Guest: The Salter Brothers founded DIRTEA as part of their mission to make functional mushrooms accessible to the masses. They launched DIRTEA 2 years ago and it is now the market leading functional mushroom brand, producing pure, delicious and potent super mushroom extract powders consumed as teas, coffees and cacaos, proven to give you natural energy, strengthen your immunity, improve skin health and help you feel calm and focused. They are working to de-stigmatise and educate people on the health benefits mushrooms can bring you. Hundreds of thousands of people all over the UK are now drinking their products, with over 600k people following their journey on social media and DIRTEA is now considered one of the fastest growing wellness brands and communities in the world. Find Dirtea on: https://www.dirteaworld.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirteaworld/ Simon : https://www.instagram.com/mrsimonsalter/ Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/andrewpsalter/ Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp *Disclaimer - this is the only episode I've recorded with more than 1 guest, so I had to adapt the set and also improvise with the mics. Apologies for my own mic quality, I preferred to ensure the guest's mic quality over mine. I hope you enjoyed the conversation and having both brothers on makes up for the sound imperfection :) If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Subscribe and like. Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    FREEDOM with Dana Grinberga E29

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 15:12


    If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patron on http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Season 2 new entry - solo episodes are here! These are short, actionable episodes where I unpack various topics that are often coming up for my coaching clients, but also friends, family and pretty much everyone else I know. You can see these as mini, actionable coaching sessions. Let me know if you like this format and if you've gained any value from it. To get more simple, short practical tips for living a more happy, fulfilled and unburdened life - click here : https://mailchi.mp/177a66730bf7/better-life-one-tap-away If you are interested in 1on1 coaching, feel free to book in a discovery call at https://calendly.com/dana-grinberga/15mindiscoverycall or email me on dana.itipodcast@gmail.com. Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    How to Overcome Performance Anxiety and Turn Failure into Fuel From a World Champion Rebecca Rowe|EP28

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 56:30


    If you are enjoying this show, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patron http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Watch the video version here https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast Episode Overview: Rebecca's professional accomplishments and origins.What does a champion's Mindset look like?How do you overcome moments of weakness and get over failure?No 1 personal trait you have to adopt to get what you want.How do you build your resilience muscle?How did education help you in your sports career?How do you overcome performance stress and anxiety before competitions?Best practices for doing visualization that works.Why it's good to be nervous before a performance?Where does the willingness to help others come from? Rebecca's purpose. How have you adapted to high pressure environments in your firefighting job and athletic career and developed your resilience?How do you develop quick decision making for yourself?How do you cut the noise and not compare yourself to the opponent during a match?How do you cultivate your confidence?What have you learned about your body in these years of pushing it to the limits?3 important life lessons from Rebecca Rowe.Impact of your relationship with your wife had on your career.Why is the identity athletes assume so painful to move away from after the career ends? Rebeccas preparation to cross Antarctica with ‘Arctic Angels' - 4 women, 50 days, crossskiing in Antarctica 10hrs a day unassisted. Your recipe for happiness. About Guest: Rebecca Rowe is a retired multi-sports international athlete participating in swimming, rowing, rugby and surf lifesaving. She has competed in 4 world championships in 3 different sports with the highlights being double world champion and world record holder in surf lifesaving, 4th at the 2007 World Rowing championships, bronze at the 2007 European Rowing championships and played in 3 six nations tournaments and the 2017 Rugby World Cup. She gained 19 caps for Wales during her rugby career and won 2 premiership club rugby titles with her club Harlequins. She also swam for Wales as a teenager and held many junior and senior west records at the time. She held the British record for a relay channel swim in 2001. Her diverse and dynamic career includes being a professional athlete, rowing coach, PE teacher and currently a firefighter in the London Fire Brigade. Find Rebecca on https://antarcticfireangels.co.uk https://instagram.com/rowerugby Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to follow and most importantly share! :) Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    FRIENDSHIP with Dana Grinberga E27

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 19:18


    If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patron on http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Season 2 new entry - solo episodes are here! These are short, actionable episodes where I unpack various topics that are often coming up for my coaching clients, but also friends, family and pretty much everyone else I know. You can see these as mini, actionable coaching sessions. Let me know if you like this format and if you've gained any value from it. To get more simple, short practical tips for living a more happy, fulfilled and unburdened life - click here : https://mailchi.mp/177a66730bf7/better-life-one-tap-away If you are interested in 1on1 coaching, feel free to book in a discovery call at https://calendly.com/dana-grinberga/15mindiscoverycall or email me on dana.itipodcast@gmail.com. Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    The Transformational Power of Vipassana, Learn to Meditate with Ease with David Gamboa| EP26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 59:59


    If you are enjoying this show, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patron http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Listen to the full audio version of the podcast on Spotify, iTunes and more: https://anchor.fm/dana-grinberga/ Episode Overview: Welcome back. What is vipassana? Meditation, mindfulness and the tools we can use to be more mindful. David's journey with discovering meditation and the struggles he faced in his practice.How do you start meditating if you've never done it. Different types of meditations. Benefits of doing meditation Different levels of personal identification. The superpower that is awareness and how to tap into it.The ego, good type of discomfort . Vipassana “the noble silence” - what is it , how do you do it and what are the benefits of going through this 10 day experience.Impermanence, coming to terms with our own mortality and reaching enlightenment.Valuable insights you gained from your 10 day Vipassana. Advice for people who have had a bad experience with mediation before. Practices of coming back to the present moment. David's recipe for happiness. About Guest: Originally from Colombia, David settled in London and pursued a career in oil an gas. After a "successful" and yet unfulfilling decade in the corporate world, David started LiveBeyond with the vision of humanising the global workplace.Inspired by the work of world-class performers such as Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins, Ray Dalio, Eckhart Tolle, Thich Nhat Hanh and more, he works to help others integrate work and life in a productive, healthy and meaningful way.An avid traveler, creative by heart and fascinated by the power of the mind when it comes to improving the quality of our lives, David focuses on improving the way we live, work and travel. Find David on: https://www.livebeyond.globalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livebeyond.... Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwpIf you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to follow and like :) Sign Up for My Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1f9ea0495d70/better-life-one-tap-away Watch the video version on https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    CONFIDENCE with Dana Grinberga E25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 14:59


    If you are enjoying this show, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patron http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Season 2 new entry - solo episodes are here! These are short, actionable episodes where I unpack various topics that are often coming up for my coaching clients, but also friends, family and pretty much everyone else I know. You can see these as mini, actionable coaching sessions. Let me know if you like this format and if you've gained any value from it. To get more simple, short practical tips for living a more happy, fulfilled and unburdened life - click here : https://mailchi.mp/177a66730bf7/better-life-one-tap-away If you are interested in 1on1 coaching, feel free to book in a discovery call at https://calendly.com/dana-grinberga/15mindiscoverycall or email me on dana.itipodcast@gmail.com. Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

    5 Years As a Nomad, Living From 1 Suitcase, The Renaissance Man with Carmichael Caldwell Ep24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 94:24


    If you are enjoying this show, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patron http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Episode Overview: What's your life philosophy? Power of mantras. Habits that prime you to stay young and fearless inside. How do you cultivate a childlike imagination and curiosity? Mastering Unlearning as an Adult. Importance of solitude. Creating boundaries with family and loved ones in the name of your own well-being. TV , brainwashing and programming your own mind Creating movies in your mind and making them a reality. Your life is a movie. Get 2% better every day. Carmichaels professional journey. Sales rep to entrepreneur to athlete. Lessons learned from creating and running a tech company. Losing 50lbs, Becoming an athlete, costs of being an athlete, creating a team around you that make you 10x better. Carmichaels journey From amateur to professional athlete. Running influencers, coaches and brand endorsements. How to get sponsored by a brand as a runner. Starting from the bottom, battling impatience in achieving your ultimate vision. Nomad lifestyle. 5 years living from a suitcase and counting. Romantic relationships and dating life for a nomad. How do you find balance, the feeling of safety and security whilst embracing the nomadic lifestyle? Living from 1 suitcase - embracing the minimalistic lifestyle. What does freedom mean to you? Best practices to create a solid day's structure, and get work done as a nomad. Setting your priorities straight in order to achieve a life you want. The Renaissance Man - not settling. Creating live philosophy that will serve you for life. Taxes and nomads. Expensive experiences vs Expensive Things. Social media, easily impressed girls and portraying your values. Opportunity in Africa, learning Swahili and helping local communities. Carmichaels mindset, recipe for happiness and most important life lessons. About Guest: Carmichael an American nomadic entrepreneur, philanthropist and runner splitting time between the United Kingdom, Europe and Africa. Given his hectic travel schedule, Carmichael found his passion for running through to find a sustainable approach to fitness that was location agnostic and provided a low barrier to entry. Carmichael has lost over 50lbs and inspired others through his 2% better philosophy to increase their fitness and take a sustainable approach in general to accomplishing their goals. As an entrepreneur, Carmichael leads a sales consulting firm helping B2B technology companies sell their products to Enterprise clients. Carmichael is a firm believer that talent is widespread, but opportunity is not. In his quest to bridget the gap of talent and opportunity, Carmichael is currently developing and expanding on philanthropic initiatives throughout Kenya and Tanzania. Find Carmichael on: https://instagram.com/carmichael_iii?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to rate and share :) Sign Up for My Newsletter ⁠https://mailchi.mp/177a66730bf7/better-life-one-tip-away⁠ Watch the video version on https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

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