Journeys with the No Schedule Man

David Carruthers is an author, entertainer, motivational speaker and the co-founder of Your House Social Enterprise, a creative 'Social Purpose Corporation' whose goal is to motivate kids and youth through books, shows, festivals, multicultural events, inspirational and educational programs, documentaries and movies all under one roof. David has written many beloved children’s books including “Gordie the Golf Ball,” “Fat Cat, Fat Cat,” “The Bird That Wanted to Fly” and “I Wonder,” among many others.

A creative entrepreneur, Louis Engel is the project manager and show host of "Go Produce,” a podcast where he interviews music industry professionals to figure out how they have turned their passions into profit (which is what he's looking to learn how to do). He's also the CEO of “Big Lou Crew” where he makes happy rap music for his Crew.

Hannah Holladay is an intuitive energy healer and coach who combines her training in Reiki, quantum healing, sound healing subconscious reprogramming, and intuitive guidance to support clients. She uses her background as a competitive athlete & holistic health coach to support her clients in taking grounded and practical steps to create balance mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. If you’re the kind of person who is looking to clear old thought patterns, limiting beliefs and energy that are keeping you from moving forward in your life, you will find this discussion fascinating. From finding your 'authentic frequency' to doing your shadow work to 5D and the quantum realm, it’s all touched on in this episode.

One might refer to Joe Atang as the "Hi!" Guy. Using a relentlessly positive approach to share his compassionate spirit, Joe has become what some might call a major "influencer" on TikTok. He spreads positivity, shares what he's learning as he goes and has become a valued presence in the lives of a great many people.  Joe is the guy who writes the word "Hi" on his hand, a simple gesture that has turned into a benchmark of his personal brand (yes, I did ask him if he's thought about simply tattooing the phrase to his palm permanently). In this conversation, Joe shares how the whole "Hi!" thing started and why he feels the response to it has been so strong.  Among the other things we talked about were what got him started on TikTok in the first place and why Gary Vaynerchuk's example has meant so much to him. Joe shared the personal story behind the Bill Withers song, "Lovely Day" and how it became such a staple of what he shares online. He also talked about how he developed the idea of calling people while broadcasting live and what that was like when he first started to do it. Some other things covered in this conversation include: His willingness to move through discomfort in order to learn and achieve something new (and why that's so important). Going from being teased and picked on as a kid to working so hard to encourage and inspire others. What prompted him to start taking cold showers. How he continues to come up with new content ideas to share on video. How often he feels he has to step back, rest and reset.  If you're the kind of person would who like more uplifting voices in your life more often, follow Joe Atang. You'll be glad you did.

Bryant Chambers is an entrepreneur, activist, speaker, musician, actor, producer, and life  & business coach. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service leading soldiers in combat during his time in the military. He has also seen success in Fortune 500 Business, entrepreneurship, entertainment, and as a valued presence on social media.  As Bryant said near the end of this interview, "I don't care about much." But it's not that Bryant doesn't care. He does. Deeply. It's just that he's pretty specific about what he feels is truly worth caring about. Bryant’s no-nonsense approach as a personal and business coach has connected with millions of viewers online as he pursues his mission to accelerate human cognitive evolution (getting people to think better).

KADE (Kenneth Wong) is a producer, songwriter and half of the EDM duo, Alex Kade who released their debut single, “Found” in 2020. KADE is incredibly skilled at producing hit EDM remixes. He also helps other artists with marketing their music. But most of all, KADE is a relentlessly positive, encouraging and uplifting guy who seems completely committed to the unique and authentic expression of creativity - both from himself and all those he encourages.

Elizabeth Morgan is a former professional cheerleader for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills as well as the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tigercats. She is co-Director of the Toronto Argonauts cheerleader alumni and an official member of the NFL alumni.  Currently, Elizabeth works as a dance artist-in-residence for local school boards in partnership with the London Arts Council. She is the owner of Expressions Dance Arts and One Eye Entertainment.

What does “community” mean in this pandemic era, and how do we continue to cultivate it? In this episode, Kevin and Michel Neray (the founder of momondays) discuss the challenges and opportunities of building community and creating genuine human connection online while the current pandemic keeps us from doing so in person at venues such as momondays.

If you’ve ever doubted yourself and want to believe again, join us for this episode about overcoming impossible odds. At just 22 years old, Steve Bottrill was in a horrific car accident that left him on life support. He was in a coma for 10 days. Steve now says that, while in the coma, he could hear the conversations the doctors were having with his parents. He heard them say he would never walk again or talk again. He heard them say that he would be connected to machines his entire life. He heard them say he would never be 100% again, that he would never go back to school or play sports. Steve says he could hear all of those conversations around him while he was in the coma. For some reason he was determined to prove them wrong. In this episode, you’ll find out what happened, and how you can use the same spirit to overcome whatever challenge you’re looking to overcome.

If you've ever questioned your professional path or faced the terror of making life-altering decisions, you will appreciate what Yoda shares in this heartfelt and engaging interview. What Yoda shares here truly is a recipe for starting over. Yoda Olinyk is the chef and owner at Yoda’s Kitchen, a plant-based catering company making healthy food (and vegan doughnuts) from scratch, with local ingredients.  Yoda also recently published her cookbook memoir, “Salt and Sour: My Recipe For Starting Over.” The book details her journey into cooking professionally, as well as her journey into opening (and closing) her own restaurant back in 2017. It's a story of soul searching, love, heartache and some recipes too. If you've ever questioned your professional path or faced the terror of making life-altering decisions, you will appreciate what Yoda shares in this heartfelt and engaging interview. What Yoda shares here truly is a recipe for starting over.

Rumina Morris is an Anti-Racist Coach who helps leaders understand racism in relation to their organizational culture. She spent most of her career in leadership roles where she developed and sustained inclusive cultures aligned with corporate values. With a background in Social Work, Rumina uses her knowledge of human behaviour and her authentic engagement style to help leaders explore their own biases which may be limiting their ability to effectively lead. This episode of “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: ~ Provincial Glass & Mirror - https://www.provincialglass.com/ ~ Mulligan Realty Group - http://www.mulliganrealtygroup.com ~ My REAL Success Pass - http://www.myrealsuccess.ca

Breathe into the moment. Whatever it brings. It's easier said than done sometimes, isn't it? Dorman Baltazar is no stranger to challenging times, and learning how to breathe into the moment. In fact, the word "Breathe" has become synonymous with who he is, what he does and even what his businesses have been named. At this time of this podcast discussion, Dorman is a Wholistic Lifestyle Coach who also practices and teaches yoga and meditation. But he wasn't always that way. In this fascinating and heartfelt conversation, Dorman openly shares about his personal and professional journey, with all its twists and turns, including a stint in prison that ended up teaching him the potential power of practicing yoga, mediation and more deeply connecting with the breath. After closing the doors to what was "Breathe Cycle and Yoga Studios" in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (due in large part to the complications and economic strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic) Dorman came into this conversation having just launched his own online platform, "WeBreathe.ca" (http://www.webreathe.ca)  Dorman also has published a book of poetry called, "The Journey Within." This podcast conversation will serve as a rich context to either of those two things, as Dorman shares his journey, straight from his heart. Among other things, he openly discussed: ~ What it was like to grow up in Belize, move to Southern California and how he eventually ended up in Western Canada. ~ What initially sparked his interested in racing road bikes and mountain bikes, and how that led to his interest in exploration of yoga and mediation ~ What happened that fundamentally changed his life at 36 years old, and how he managed his way through it without losing heart. ~ How he continues to deepen his awareness, meet new challenges and what he's learned about the power of being able to breathe into the moment. ------------------------------------------- This episode of “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: ~ Diamond & Gold Treasures - http://www.diamondzgold.com ~ Provincial Glass & Mirror - https://www.provincialglass.com/ ~ Mulligan Realty Group - http://www.mulliganrealtygroup.com ~ momondays London - http://www.momondays.com/london ~ Trickett Financial - https://www.trickettfinancial.com/

For the last 20 years, Andre Radmall has worked as a systemic psychotherapist, life coach, dramatherapist and educator. In recent years, he has combined his creative and therapeutic experience to provide a unique approach to coaching. And in this episode of the podcast, Andre shares in-depth how life story coaching works. Andre, who has appeared on the podcast before (in Episode 52) is an international speaker and workshop leader. He is also the author of the books, "Holistic Health" (https://amzn.to/3fc38Ej) and "Insight Into Addiction” (https://amzn.to/2ZaMBuY). As an experienced psychotherapist and coach Andre has developed a unique approach to coaching based on the principles of storytelling. He calls it life story coaching, and he uses it to help his clients experience powerful transformation and positive change in their lives, as you'll hear in this podcast. With life story coaching, Andre harnesses the power of story to enable people to transition into new strengths and possibilities that they may have previously thought impossible. Listen in to this engaging discussion now and find out how he does it!

Cornell Thomas is a speaker, author, coach and creator of the “Positivity Summit,” designed to help unite human beings, regardless of race, religion, political preference, or socioeconomic status. Cornell’s goal has always been to focus on the good in mankind, and not the bad.  When the coronavirus first struck one of the first questions Cornell was asked was what he will do about the Summit. His answer: pivot. Instead of holding it in one city, in one country, and in front of a limited audience, he could now make it a global event that everyone from all over the world could see simultaneously. And with that, his Global Online Positive Summit has been born, and is set to take place on May 28 - 30, 2020.  We discussed all of this in this episode. Cornell has gathered speakers from all over the world sharing their unique stories, and powerful messages, all in an effort to uplift others and to raise money for a firefighter’s family in his hometown of Passaic, New Jersey. He passed from Covid-19, and is survived by his wife and two children. Come join us for three days of inspiration, wisdom, and hope. To learn more and register for the Summit, go here: http://cornell-thomas.com/positivity-summit/ ------------------------------------------- This episode of “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: ~ Diamond & Gold Treasures - http://www.diamondzgold.com ~ Provincial Glass & Mirror - https://www.provincialglass.com/ ~ Mulligan Realty Group - http://www.mulliganrealtygroup.com ~ momondays London - http://www.momondays.com/london ~ Trickett Financial - https://www.trickettfinancial.com/ ~ The Turtle Tribe online coaching community - http://www.theturtletribe.com  

Ryan Mulligan is the owner and founder of Mulligan Realty Group, but he’ll be the first to tell you: it’s not about him. A huge part of Ryan’s success has been surrounding himself with great people. He’s been able to do that and has been a part of over 600 real estate sales in just 6 years. Ryan is a great listener with a compassionate heart who genuinely cares about the people he serves. He also has a competitive fire burning inside of him that keeps him growing and learning. We talked about that and much more in this conversation. Among other things, we discussed: ~ Why he originally didn’t want his name to be a part of the name of the business. ~ His original dream, and how it was fueled by a love of sports. ~ Why he was drawn toward real estate as opposed to trying to find the “Next million-dollar idea” ~ How scary and “nerve-wracking” it was for him to get started in business, to the point where he was telling himself, “I can’t do this.” ~ What is a typical day in the life of a real estate agent these days? Is there even such a thing in these challenging times related to COVID-19? ~ How are he and his team adjusting to the “new normal?” ~ What kinds of questions do his clients have in these uncertain times? To connect with Ryan and learn more, visit http://www.mulliganrealtygroup.com This episode of “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: ~ Diamond & Gold Treasures - http://www.diamondzgold.com~ Provincial Glass & Mirror - https://www.provincialglass.com/ ~ Mulligan Realty Group - http://www.mulliganrealtygroup.com ~ momondays London - http://www.momondays.com/london ~ Trickett Financial - https://www.trickettfinancial.com/ ~ The Turtle Tribe online coaching community - http://www.theturtletribe.com  

What is it that keeps some people going when adversity strikes? Shiva Duddi has an inspiring story to share that includes acclimating to another country, overcoming a cancer diagnosis and completely re-engineering his life when he felt physically, mentally and spiritually out of balance. Shiva, a senior technology leader with years of experience helping some of the leading financial institutions in Canada, is also an entertaining and engaging speaker. And one of the stories he shares is of the first time he did a CN Tower climb (in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) to benefit the United Way, and how that experience led to a near-total life transformation in the years that followed. Among other things, we discussed: ~ What brought him from India to Canada and what that transition was like. ~ Why he feels such a strong connection to the CN Tower. ~ What inspired him to do his first CN Tower climb. ~ What (and who) it was that inspired him to get back up and keep going when he felt he couldn’t possibly go on. ~ What he covered up by putting on a hoodie even after successfully completing his first climb. ~ Why he went back the next year even after promising himself that he would “never do it again.” ~ How he used Inner Engineering to transform his life. ~ What he did after receiving a cancer diagnosis in 2019 and how he managed to complete another CN Tower climb despite the challenge. To connect with Shiva and learn more, visit www.shiva4joy.com For all previous episodes of the podcast please visit and subscribe at http://www.NoScheduleManPodcast.com. This episode of “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: ~ Diamond & Gold Treasures - http://www.diamondzgold.com ~ Provincial Glass & Mirror - https://www.provincialglass.com/ ~ Mulligan Realty Group - http://www.mulliganrealtygroup.com ~ momondays London - http://www.momondays.com/london ~ Trickett Financial - https://www.trickettfinancial.com/ ~ The Turtle Tribe online coaching community - http://www.theturtletribe.com

Mark Regan (aka The “Coach of Champions”) is a certified nutrition specialist and certified strength and conditioning specialist with over 25 years in the fitness and nutrition profession. Over the past 5 years alone, Mark has helped over 500 men, women and children learn how to take back their health. Combined, they have lost over 13,000 lbs and 14,000 inches of fat during his program instruction.  Better yet, they learned all of the tools to make this lifestyle a permanent part of their happy life. This conversation with Mark came at a time when many people are struggling with their health (mentally, emotionally and, in some cases, physically) due to the extended lockdown made necessary by COVID-19 and the uncertain road that awaits. Kevin and Mark explored that along with parts of each other’s health-related ups and downs, what they’ve learned and how they've changed. They also shared some ideas of some simple things anyone can do to begin empowering themselves to start building some positive momentum going forward, one little step at a time. Among other things, they discussed: ~ How it’s really about mindset. ~ Why the idea of “embracing the grind” can be dangerous. ~ What happened when he was 5 years old that set the foundation for the passion he has for fitness and lifestyle. ~ Why he kept having to tell himself, “Never again,” and how he finally made that proclamation come true. ~ Focusing on opportunity over challenges. ~ It’s about progress over perfection. ~ How he reacts to the word “diet.” ~ What it means to “teach hormones.” ~ What is the root cause of pretty much any chronic affliction in the body, and what to do about it. To Connect with Mark, visit: www.markjregan.ca For all previous episodes of the podcast please visit and subscribe at http://www.NoScheduleManPodcast.com. This episode of “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: ~ Diamond & Gold Treasures - http://www.diamondzgold.com ~ Provincial Glass & Mirror - https://www.provincialglass.com/ ~ Mulligan Realty Group - http://www.mulliganrealtygroup.com ~ momondays London - http://www.momondays.com/london ~ Trickett Financial - https://www.trickettfinancial.com/ ~ The Turtle Tribe online coaching community - http://www.theturtletribe.com  

Ever thought about the psychology of colour, what the different colours mean, how we can use them to learn more about ourselves and apply them effectively both at home and at work? If so, you'll love this conversation about living life colourfully with Angela Dacey. As Angela has said: "It’s time for YOU to take care of YOU and heal YOUR negative thoughts and feelings. Stop feeling hopeless, heavy-hearted, mentally unclear, emotionally drained and spiritually unconnected." We talked about a lot of that (with me as the guinea pig) and much more. Among other things, we discussed: ~ How thoughts and feelings affect our health ~ How “it’s a lot of work, to work on yourself.” ~ The positives and negatives associated with each of the main colours (e.g., Red positive = Passion | Red negative = fear) ~ Discussion on several real-life scenarios from both Kevin’s life and Angela’s life, how colour has played into it, what they’ve learned about themselves and role colour can play in moving forward. ~ They also created a recipe for the chronically under-achieving Toronto Maple Leafs! Truly, this was a fun and fascinating discussion! We hope you enjoy it. To connect with Angela, visit http://www.livelifecolourfully.com This episode of “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: Diamond & Gold Treasures momondays London Mulligan Realty Group Provincial Glass & Mirror Trickett Financial The Turtle Tribe – online coaching community Kevin Bulmer is the founder of No Schedule Man Brand Media, producer and host of the momondays London inspirational event series and the strategic marketing coach for Awesomepreneurs. As a dynamic, down-to-earth and highly engaging professional speaker, it’s Kevin’s intention to uplift through a shared example of continual growth. He has a gift for helping people see themselves from a fresh perspective on matters related to mindset and effective marketing messaging. In both cases, it pretty much comes down to just being true to yourself … a principle which is fundamentally simple, but not necessarily easy to do. Join Kevin’s private online mindset & marketing coaching community, “The Turtle Tribe” here: www.theturtletribe.com

Chantal Watier is the founder of Space to Grow, a healing & teaching lifestyle studio aimed at creating a safe space with the ideal conditions to stimulate each person’s natural healing and growth.  Chantal’s scope of practice is in the areas of trauma, addictions and mental health, including the impact of such on the body as well as on relational and family dynamics. At Space to Grow, people can receive counselling, psychotherapy and coaching services as well as participate in multiple classes and workshops. They focus on restoring balance between the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual self while promoting the flow of vitality, so each can grow their capacity to fully engage in life. Among other things, we discussed: ~How we are spirits having a human experience. ~How trauma is the absence of life. ~The collection of experiences Chantal encountered when she was 18 years old that ‘brought her body into shock” and shaped so much of her experience to come. ~Why people told her, for over a decade, “You’re in the wrong line of work,” and what she did about it. ~How ignoring your intuition and call to purpose will “become increasingly uncomfortable until you make the change.” ~Examples from Chantal’s journey of how, “you might not get what you want, but you get what you need.” ~The hidden, subconscious message she received from a series of unfortunate events in the summer of 2019. To connect with Chantal, visit www.spacetogrowstudio.com For all previous episodes of the podcast please visit and subscribe at http://www.NoScheduleManPodcast.com. * * * * This episode of “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: ~ Diamond & Gold Treasures - http://www.diamondzgold.com ~ Provincial Glass & Mirror - https://www.provincialglass.com/ ~ Mulligan Realty Group - http://www.mulliganrealtygroup.com ~ momondays London - http://www.momondays.com/london ~ Trickett Financial - https://www.trickettfinancial.com/ ~ The Turtle Tribe online coaching community - http://www.theturtletribe.com

Now us much as ever, it sure seems like a fine time for global shift in consciousness. But who's going to lead it? Luckily, I know a guy. Brendon Culliton is the founder and leader of Paradigm Shift Central, a portal for consciousness shifting media and a global team of shifters. In this episode, Brendon joined me to speak at length about both his journey of creating and leading his own paradigm-shifting movement and about his journey into consciousness in general At ParadigmShiftCentral.com, you’ll find featured inspirational content leaders actively helping accelerate the shift in global consciousness through creativity and compassion. Brendon leads by example through a variety of different videos, including meditations, group discussions and collaboration and video blog-type observations, among other things.  In addition to his proficiency and video production and online community building, Brendon is just as likely to be found on the streets of London, Ontario offering "free hugs" and/or talking to passersby to encourage their thoughts on a particular subject, many of which will be shared to the collective via video. The result of his effort is seeing others around the world feeling inspired and encouraged by his actions. Many of them put their own ideas and efforts into play as well, and so the global shift in consciousness moves just a little bit more and a little bit more. Among many other things, we discussed: ~ The process of creating his film, "Journey to Lucidity." ~ What led to him becoming so passionate about doing the kind of work he does. ~ When he first became aware that there was even a "paradigm" that needed "shifting," and how he knew he was meant to be involved. ~ His concept of "Radical non-worriness." ~ The human tendency to gravitate toward what we think needs to happen vs what needs to happen. To connect with Brendon and learn more, visit www.paradigmshiftcentral.com Become a “leading member” supporting Brendon visit www.patreon.com/BrendonCulliton For all previous episodes of the podcast please visit and subscribe at http://www.NoScheduleManPodcast.com. This episode of “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: ~ Diamond & Gold Treasures - http://www.diamondzgold.com ~ Provincial Glass & Mirror - https://www.provincialglass.com/ ~ Mulligan Realty Group - http://www.mulliganrealtygroup.com ~ momondays London - http://www.momondays.com/london ~ Trickett Financial - https://www.trickettfinancial.com/ ~ The Turtle Tribe online coaching community - http://www.theturtletribe.com

This is really a love story. Love of what we do, how we do it ... and of each other. Zen’za Pizzeria in London, Ontario, Canada is one of those all-too-rare, very special kinds of places that warm your spirit the moment you pass through the doors. It’s more than the food, though that’s part of it. It’s more than the design of the place, though that’s part of it too. It’s a lot about the people who created it, the circumstances that led to its creation and, in face, the coming together of those two people in the first place. We talked about all of that and more with Wayne DeGroot and Jocelyn Morwood-DeGroot in Episode 101 of “Journeys with the No Schedule Man.” Among other things, we discussed: How the two of them connected and what told them each that the connection was to be trusted and explored. Why they decided to go into business together (and why it was the pizza business). How they’ve helped each other grow, individually and as a team. Some of the challenges they’ve met in the journey of bringing Zen’za Pizzeria to life. What the reality of life is like when you run your own restaurant. How and why Zen’za is such a terrific example of authentic, magnetic marketing. Big visions vs. moment-to-moment details and how they can both compliment and (at times) distract from each other. This episode of “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: Diamond & Gold Treasures momondays London Mulligan Realty Group Provincial Glass & Mirror Trickett Financial The Turtle Tribe – online coaching community

If you own or operate your own business, you’ll appreciate and relate to this conversation. Especially if you are in the event management business.  Like so many of the rest of us, John Reiser’s path into the business that he now operates was anything but linear. The opportunity found him just as much as he found it. The story of how it has all evolved is interesting and valuable to hear, and that’s what we cover in this episode. John is the President of Better Events Management Group. Their signature event is the Better Business Expo which, at the time of this discussion, operates in multiple cities throughout Ontario, Canada (such as Mississauga, Markham, Ajax, Niagara, Ottawa and here in London) . In this conversation, John shares about the unique challenges and opportunities of operating in different cities, and about the trade show industry in general. Among other things we discussed: ~ What goes into responding to an unexpected crisis like we are currently facing with the Coronavirus and how that impacts the business and decisions going forward.  ~ What he and his team refer to as to “The Hot Zone” and how the last minute adjustments that a lot of people never see can make or break the execution of an event. ~ What it means to John to “Cowboy Up” and how he and his team have had to do that the number of times. ~ Why he seeks partnership in each community where they hold the Expo and what the general response has been when he and his group reach out. ~ The overwhelming list of all the things he discovered one needs when starting a business, and how he began chipping away at it. To learn more about John and the Better Business Expo, please visit http://www.betterbusinessexpo.ca For all previous episodes of the podcast please visit and subscribe at http://www.NoScheduleManPodcast.com. This episode of “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: ~ Diamond & Gold Treasures - http://www.diamondzgold.com ~ Provincial Glass & Mirror - https://www.provincialglass.com/ ~ Mulligan Realty Group - http://www.mulliganrealtygroup.com ~ momondays London - http://www.momondays.com/london ~ Trickett Financial - https://www.trickettfinancial.com/ ~ The Turtle Tribe online coaching community - http://www.theturtletribe.com ABOUT KEVIN: Kevin Bulmer is the founder of No Schedule Man Brand Media, producer and host of the momondays London inspirational event series and the strategic marketing coach for Awesomepreneurs.   As a dynamic, down-to-earth and highly engaging professional speaker, it’s Kevin’s intention to uplift through a shared example of continual growth. He has a gift for helping people see themselves from a fresh perspective on matters related to mindset and effective marketing messaging. In both cases, it pretty much comes down to just being true to yourself … a principle which is fundamentally simple, but not necessarily easy to do. To join Kevin’s private online coaching community, "The Turtle Tribe,” visit http://www.theturtletribe.com

How well do you feel you know who you really are … and are not? A strong sense of self awareness is always a good idea, but it’s not just a character trait of the emotionally mature. It’s an essential component of running a successful business. Awareness, values, curiosity and consciousness are all themes that ran through what Natalie White, owner of Cafezia Coffee, shared in this conversation. Among other things, we discussed: ~ Why does Natalie do what she does? ~ How did she know what was the "right" fit for her? ~ How did she get started? ~ What are the hardest parts of growing a business? ~ How has she overcome the challenges? ~ How often does "Imposter Syndrome" creep up? ~ What are some of the most fulfilling parts of what she does? ~ What exactly is Cafezia, why is it different from other coffee and what makes her so passionate about it? Natalie shares about all that and several other topics as well, in this fantastic discussion about her adventures in growing the business of Cafézia Coffee. To connect with Natalie and learn more about Cafezia Coffee, visit http://www.cafezia.ca For all previous episodes of the podcast, visit http://www.NoScheduleManPodcast.com. “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: ~Connect1 Consulting - https://connect1consulting.com ~Diamond & Gold Treasures - http://www.diamondzgold.com ~Provincial Glass & Mirror - https://www.provincialglass.com/ ~Susan Eliuk at Travel Agents In Action - http://www.foreverpreciousmemories.ca ~Trickett Financial - https://www.trickettfinancial.com/ ~momondays London - http://www.momondays.com/london   ABOUT KEVIN: Kevin Bulmer is the founder of No Schedule Man Brand Media, producer and host of the momondays London inspirational event series and the strategic marketing coach for Awesomepreneurs. As a dynamic, down-to-earth and highly engaging professional speaker, it’s Kevin’s intention to uplift through a shared example of continual growth. He has a gift for helping people see themselves from a fresh perspective on matters related to mindset and effective marketing messaging. In both cases, it pretty much comes down to just being true to yourself … a principle which is fundamentally simple, but not necessarily easy to do. To join Kevin’s private online coaching community, "The Turtle Tribe,” visit http://www.theturtletribe.com

Carolyn Holdsworth is the printmaker, storyteller and creative mind behind Me & C clothing. Her story is one of creativity, resourcefulness and discovery. Amidst a search for something creative to contribute to her life, she learned to screen print in a one-day workshop and felt so energized and refreshed that within a year she’d started the business now known as Me & C. The journey along the way has been filled with all kinds of trial & error and self discovery, and she shares about the adventure in this conversation. Among other things, we discussed: ~ What led her to the workshop that introduced her to screen-printing. ~ How she went about creating the business, step-by-step. ~ What were some of the challenges she had to overcome. ~ What the first experience was like, making her clothing available for sale. ~ Why “everything stopped” for 8 months even after she had been so fuelled full of inspiration. ~ Where the name “Me & C” came from. ~ How the business has evolved, how she feels about it now and what the future of Me & C might look like. To connect with Carolyn and learn more about Me & C, visit http://www.meandc.ca “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: Connect1 Consulting Diamond & Gold Treasures Provincial Glass & Mirror Trickett Financial Susan Eliuk of Travel Agents in Action momondays London

Play On! is Canada's largest hockey tournament and sports festival, holding the Guinness record as largest street hockey tournament in the world.  The Play On! program operated nationally between 2004 and 2017, in partnership with the CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada for the last ten of those seasons. It was a series of individual events held annually from coast to coast across Canada, each offering a festival atmosphere with recreational and competitive street hockey tournament divisions for all genders, skill levels and ages.  Since the program's inception in 2003, more than 2 million people have participated. However, for the past two seasons, the program has not operated. Scott Hill is the founder of Play On! and in this conversation, he shares a great amount detail about the event he helped to create including: ~ What initially inspired the creation of Play On! and how it got started. ~ What Play On! looked at at its peak. ~ Some of the people, partners, sponsors that played key roles over the years. ~ What led to Play On! ceasing operations for now. ~ What it might take to bring it back. “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: Connect1 Consulting Diamond & Gold Treasures Provincial Glass & Mirror Trickett Financial Susan Eliuk of Travel Agents in Action momondays London

Rakesh Mishra is "possibility" personified. His life and many adventures seem as if they might have been lifted straight out of a storybook. Except he’s real. After growing up in a poor Indian village with no electricity, automobiles or televisions, Rakesh went on to find himself in another part of the world entirely (Canada), retired financially at the age of 45.  (To hear Rakesh tell his story, listen to his previous appearance on this podcast, in Episode 68) Every dream he's set out for himself, he's made real. And now he lives and works with a passion to help others do the same for themselves. In this conversation Kevin talked to Rakesh about what it takes to live your dreams and what holds so many people back.  Among other things, they discussed: ~Two questions Rakesh suggests everyone ask themselves.  ~ The differences between a life of survival, success and significance.  ~ What Rakesh and Tom Cruise have in common.  ~ How to know if you are "playing too small." ~ Why Rakesh feels everybody these days is forced to be an entrepreneur, even if they are an employee.  ~ Three things widely available that can help anyone with anything. ~ Rakesh's "secret" for success.  ~ How expectation and attachment hold people back.  To learn more about Rakesh, visit http://www.coachrakesh.com For all previous episodes of the podcast, visit http://www.NoScheduleManPodcast.com. “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by:   Connect1 Consulting - https://connect1consulting.com Diamond & Gold Treasures - http://www.diamondzgold.com Provincial Glass & Mirror - https://www.provincialglass.com/ Susan Eliuk at Travel Agents In Action - http://www.foreverpreciousmemories.ca Trickett Financial - https://www.trickettfinancial.com/ momondays London - http://www.momondays.com/london

Introducing ... a person I have looked up to for many years. His compassion, selflessness and caring for the community serve as a powerful example for the rest of us. This is Wayne Dunn, the chair of the Business Cares Food Drive, with the story of how this all came to be, what makes it so special and why it's still thriving 20 years after the original idea came to life. Among other things we discussed: ~ What Business Cares is and how it all got started back in 2000. ~ The enormity of it all, from volunteers to events to different businesses involved. ~ Why Wayne wishes it could “go away.” ~ What makes the conclusion so magical. ~ How it’s evolved over the course of two decades. ~ How things are different, if at all, with students now as opposed to a couple of decades ago.  To learn more about Business Cares, visit http://www.businesscares.ca For all previous episodes of the podcast, visit http://www.NoScheduleManPodcast.com “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: Connect1 Consulting Diamond & Gold Treasures Provincial Glass & Mirror Trickett Financial Susan Eliuk of Travel Agents in Action momondays London

For the past 30 years, Ian Tyson has been entertaining and inspiring audiences across North America. As a professional speaker, Ian helps others realize their potential and seek happiness in life. Ian is known for his humourous and heart-warming storytelling, along with his natural ability to deliver meaningful life lessons along the way, and he did lots of both in this warm and entertaining discussion. Among other things we discuss: ~ The importance of pausing to truly savor food, family, moments & memories. ~ Treasuring the things we make for each other and for ourselves. ~ What Ian considers "Gratefuel." ~ The importance of making things for ourselves. ~ The story of how Ian got involved in professional speaking. ~ How things are different, if at all, with students now as opposed to a couple of decades ago.  ~ Why mashed potatoes are so meaningful for Ian. ~ What he does to try to maintain mindfulness, nourishment and self-care while he is away from home. To learn more about Ian Tyson, visit http://www.iantyson.ca For all previous episodes of the podcast, visit http://www.NoScheduleManPodcast.com. “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: Connect1 Consulting - https://connect1consulting.com Diamond & Gold Treasures - http://www.diamondzgold.com Provincial Glass & Mirror - https://www.provincialglass.com/ Susan Eliuk at Travel Agents In Action - http://www.foreverpreciousmemories.ca Trickett Financial - https://www.trickettfinancial.com/ momondays London - http://www.momondays.com/london

Just as he does in his keynote presentations all over the world, Bob Kittell covers a lot of very worthwhile ground in this fun and informative conversation with Kevin. Bob is a seasoned stage veteran, one of the masters of the craft of public speaking. His presentations on memory, mindfulness and the power of human connection have inspired audiences around the world. For the past three decades, Bob’s award-winning, story-driven keynotes have kicked off arena-sized events such as “Get Motivated” and “The Power of Success” with Anthony Robbins in Canada, USA and Europe. He’s toured with the likes of Zig Ziglar, Colin Powell, Rudy Giuliani, Tom Hopkins, Brian Tracy, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, Lou Holtz and four United States Presidents in over 300 cities, nationally and internationally. As you might imagine, having the opportunity to speak at length with Bob was a lot of fun for Kevin, and it shows in this very lively episode.   Among other things, Kevin & Bob discussed: ~ How and why the last 365 days have been the best year of Bob’s life.  ~ What he learned, has applied, and now teaches that helped him to stop feeling like a "mosquito on cocaine."  ~ The difference, for him, between feeling authentic and having been somewhat inauthentic, what each of those look like, and what flipped the switch for him. ~ What got him involved in speaking at schools, why he is so passionate about it and how the students are responding. ~ One of the memory techniques he shares in his talks, and why it works so well ~ How he continues to find rewarding relationships and enriching opportunities by taking immediate action when doors open. ~ How he "accidentally" became an expert in smartphone and tech addiction, why he's so passionate about it and how it has affected him personally. ~ What “the pause” is and why it’s so beneficial to our overall well-being. ~ What so many of us do poorly, and lose any real sense of connection with others because of it. To learn more about Bob Kittell, visit http://www.bobkittell.com For all previous episodes of the podcast, visit http://www.NoScheduleManPodcast.com.   “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: Connect1 Consulting - https://connect1consulting.com Diamond & Gold Treasures - http://www.diamondzgold.com Provincial Glass & Mirror - https://www.provincialglass.com/ Susan Eliuk at Travel Agents In Action - http://www.foreverpreciousmemories.ca Trickett Financial - https://www.trickettfinancial.com/ momondays London - http://www.momondays.com/london   To learn more and connect with Kevin, visit: http://www.NoScheduleMan.com Join Kevin's private online Mindset & Marketing Mastermind Community: http://www.kevinbulmer.com/mastermind

Adam Malamis had a burning question inside of him he needed to answer.   He wanted to know if he could be the kind of person one might find "running into the action when other people were running away" ... or not?   I believe he has his answer.   In the summer of 2019, Adam found himself - by choice - behind the lens of a camera, in full riot gear, in the middle of the conflict and protests in Hong Kong.   In this conversation, Adam outlines why it was so important for him to go, what he's taken from the experience and how is travels have shaped his perspective. of life at home.   Among other things, we discussed:   ~ "Appreciating stillness" and his love of photography.   ~ What it was like, back-packing across Europe by himself in his early 20's, and how he navigated his way through places where he didn't know he language.   ~ How people ask you if you wish to eat in Mongolia.   ~ How he prepared and purchased riot gear for his trip to Hong Kong.   ~ What the Hong Kong experience was really like.   ~ His plans for an exhibit called "Revolution Of Our Times"   ~ His involvement in "The Fight To End Homelessness" here in London, Ontario, Canada and what being involved in the project has shown him about people.   “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: Connect1 Consulting Diamond & Gold Treasures Provincial Glass & Mirror Trickett Financial Susan Eliuk of Travel Agents in Action momondays London

Suppose you've got a great idea. Or you're simply looking to do things better. And you're one of the few who are actually set to *act* upon the notion and see if you can get yourself and your team somewhere new. Awesome. But how do you give yourself the best chance to succeed? And what do you do when the going when the going gets rough, or find yourself looping back upon ground you've already tread? That's where a guy like Joseph Heraldo comes in. Joseph is a Change Management Consultant and CEO of MeasuredLive.com. When asked, he says simply, "My job is to help people's dreams come true."  He does that by helping leaders eliminate their barriers and committing to their vision, enabling their teams to share and work together toward their big ideas. The magical thing about Joseph is that what he shares about how to get from concept to completion is not the sort of thing we may be used to hearing or expecting to be told. Not only is his insight and wisdom effective, it's refreshing. Among other things we discussed: ~ Challenging the old ideas of always be  pushing, grinding and sacrificing your well-being . If you're pursuing a dream, why live it like a nightmare? ~ How strategy is a process and only works when people execute.  ~ How vital Integrity is to the equation and how it is a missing component in so much business language today. ~ The unstoppable power of listening. ~ Viewing people as people instead of statistics. ~ The staggering percentage of effort that is tied up in administration, and what can be done about it. “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: Connect1 Consulting Diamond & Gold Treasures Provincial Glass & Mirror Trickett Financial Susan Eliuk of Travel Agents in Action momondays London

Imagine ... ocean. Everywhere you look: ocean. You're at sea. By yourself. And you're going to stay that way until you've gone all the way around the world. Alone. What would that be like? How would it feel? Here's our chance to find out, chatting with Gaurav Shinde, who is already in preparation to take leave from his home and work here in London, Ontario, Canada, to sail solo around the world in a race in 2022. Among other things we discussed… ~ What introduced him into sailing in the first place. ~ How exclusive a group it is, the people who have done what he is looking to do.  ~ The lively tale of his initial 800-mile adventure across the Arabian Sea at just 24 years of age, and how that hooked him on sailing.  ~ What appeals to him about the thought of 9 months at sea, all by himself. ~ The remarkable story of the very special boat that will take him around the world in 2022, and his journey to finding it.  ~ The route that he will be taking for the race in 2022 and how he will provision for the journey.  ~ An overview of the work that needs to be done between now and September of 2022, when he leaves France to begin the race.  “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: Connect1 Consulting Diamond & Gold Treasures Provincial Glass & Mirror Trickett Financial Susan Eliuk of Travel Agents in Action momondays London

Do you have children? Do those children have access to the internet? If so, please watch or listen to this conversation with Charlene Doak-Gebauer. As you'll see and hear, it left Kevin at a loss for words. Several times. An international speaker, Charlene is the creator of the charitable organization, "Internet Sense First," the author of two books ("Digital Sexual Victims: True Cases" and "The Internet: Are Children in Charge?") and the drivng force behind The International Summit To End Child Exploitation (November 9, 2019 at the Hellenic Centre in London, Ontario, Canada). I found some of what Charlene shared very difficult to hear. In consideration of that, I cannot image actually LIVING through what is happening to many children, right under our noses. We better hear about it and discuss it so that we can keep more people from living through it. Among other things, we discussed: - "Grooming," and how online sexual predators often communicate and what they do to draw out information from potential victims. - Signs to look for from online gaming sexual predators. - Why something that could well be in your child's phone - that they might think is funny - could actually be a criminal offence. - An overview of the three steps to Charlene's model for digital supervision: a) Awareness b) Method (how and what to check) c) Hope This is an important story that may well save lives and save families. If you have friends and family with children, please share this with them. “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: Connect1 Consulting  Diamond & Gold Treasures  Provincial Glass & Mirror/ Susan Eliuk at Travel Agents In Action  Trickett Financial momondays London  To learn more and connect with Kevin, visit http://www.NoScheduleMan.com

What, exactly, is an "Awesomepreneur?" How does the idea uniquely contribute to people in business growing and thriving at work and at home? Where did the idea come from ? Where it is going? We discussed that and much more with Kyle Blythe, founder & CEO of Awesomepreneurs Inc. in Ep. 88 of "Journeys with the No Schedule Man." Among other things, we chatted about: - What Awesomepreneurs is and how it was born - His pivotal choice to "sink or swim." - The challenges that immediately stood in his way and what he's done to meet and overcome them. - How he feels "it's not about me" and some examples of the kinds of people that have become involved and why they have. - The power of having a lot of regrets. - The tricky balance between service and self-care. “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: Connect1 Consulting Diamond & Gold Treasures Provincial Glass & Mirror Trickett Financial Susan Eliuk of Travel Agents in Action momondays London

Brett Lucier, the owner of Provincial Glass and Mirror, is a terrific example of the power of resourcefulness, hard work, patience and perseverance. Brett began his career with Provincial Glass in an entry-level position. And he'll be the first to tell you: he broke a lot of glass at the start. But he just kept working his way up until, one day, he became the owner of the company and one of London, Ontario's true community leaders. How did he do it and what can we learn from it? That's the story we shared in this episode. Among the things we discussed ... - Getting into your chosen field, finding out it's not what you thought, dealing with that disappointment and deciding what to do next. - Transferable skills - your role may change and your setting may change but you will always take your interests and values along with you and it's amazing how they can be applied (and even reignited) in new ways and new environments. - Why surrounding yourself with - and truly making the effort to get to know - good people is so important for a successful company culture. - How to deal with new challenges as you continue to develop and grow. - The power of resourcefulness and work ethic mixed with patience and perseverance. It was an 18-year journey from the time he first started at the company to becoming sole owner. And as you'll hear him say, he feels like the story is just beginning ... For all previous episodes of the podcast, visit www.NoScheduleManPodcast.com . "Journeys with the No Schedule Man" is presented by: Connect1 Consulting  Diamond & Gold Treasures Provincial Glass & Mirror Ltd. Trickett Financial momondays London Thanks to all who are helping us to connect and share!

Ever had a "lightning bolt" moment and followed the inspiration? Feel like you have multiple interests rather than doing "just one thing?" Believe in connecting and building community over comparing and competing? If so, you'll relate to what Jenna Goodhand, founder of The Hive London, shares in this lively conversation. Jenna is a dynamic, compassionate, creative person with multiple personal and professional interests, hence the title of the episode: "Doing All Of The Things." Among the things we discussed: - The "Lighting bolt" moment that precipitated The Hive coming to life. - Thinking about "relationships" and "sharing" vs always "selling." - How it's, "not about the things I'm doing, but about how I FEEL about the things I'm doing." And how sometimes, those feelings change. - How learning to let go and say goodbye is a natural part of growth - How "community" is inclusive and not competitive. - Responding to challenges, change and adversity. For all previous episodes of the podcast (or to download or stream this one as an audio file), visit www.NoScheduleManPodcast.com . "Journeys with the No Schedule Man" is presented by: Connect1 Consulting Diamond & Gold Treasures Provincial Glass & Mirror Ltd. Carol Trickett - Trickett Financial momondays London Thanks to all who are helping us to connect and share!

What does real leadership look like? How can we all be better leaders, at home and at work? That's what we discussed here with Loretta Smith, founder and President of Genesis Executive Management Inc. Loretta is a respected business strategist, a problem solver with international experience and a dynamic leadership coach. She is known for her integrity, candor and broad vision – and for always asking the tough questions that help business leaders to embrace the courage to lead. Among other things, we discussed: ~ What effective leadership looks like. ~ The two main jobs real leaders have. ~ Taking ownership & individual leadership. ~ The Key principles of leadership. ~ Accountability vs. Apathy (aka, 'There's nothing I can do.") “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: Connect1 Consulting Diamond & Gold Treasures Provincial Glass & Mirror Trickett Financial momondays London

Kevin is joined by W.T. Hamilton, a multi-time author, consultant, success systems coach and just a really good human being. Among other things, they discussed: ~ Discovering who you really are allowing yourself to do work you love to do in a way you love to do it. ~ Building a personal brand. ~ The realities of online marketing for small business and solopreneurs. ~ Creating & sharing different types of consistent video content. ~ Doing "just one thing" vs multiple areas of interest ~ What it's like to share your stories through writing and marketing yourself through Amazon. ~ What W.T. considers to be his “ballsiest move” yet. For all previous (audio) episodes of the podcast, visit www.NoScheduleMan.com and go to the "Podcast" page. To connect with W.T. Hamilton, visit http://www.yourinvinciblepower.com  “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: Connect1 Consulting - https://connect1consulting.com Diamond & Gold Treasures - http://www.diamondzgold.com Provincial Glass & Mirror - https://www.provincialglass.com/ Trickett Financial - https://www.trickettfinancial.com/ momondays London- http://www.momondays.com/london

Are we shaping - and sharing - our own stories in our own way? It might seem like an obvious question. I believe most of us would say, "Well of course. Of course that's what I'm doing." But is it really? Or are we doing, saying, and sharing what we think we should, recreating some version of what we see from others? Each of us has our own unique story, history, interests, values, areas of specialty and unique take on life and work. Each of us has the same opportunity to share those things and connect with the people that we are uniquely equipped to serve, in our own way. And from here on out, whenever anybody says to me, "Oh, I could never do that," I will point to the story of this week's guest: Eric Gagne.

When it comes to money, are you a magician, a tyrant or a fool? In this episode, we’re talking about money, and more specifically, our individual relationship, mindset and habit patterns related to money and the common challenges that sometimes go with that. Cheryl Campbell is a Certified Money Coach & Financial Planner. Her emphasis is on helping others like herself get out of the rut of living other people’s lives and truly start living the life that they were meant to live.

Can you step out of your own story long enough to see yourself from an outside perspective? Are you able to honestly and objectively consider yourself and your activities from someone else’s viewpoint, and then ask and answer the question: Why would they care? This week, we’re joined by Lisa Brandt, who describes herself on her website as "An experienced author, reliable writer-for-hire, long-time broadcaster and versatile voice-artist." At the time of this recording, she has just released her latest book, “Make the Media Want You.” It's her fifth turn as an author, with some of her other more recent books including “My Sepsis Story” and “The Naked Truth.” Lisa is presently the morning show co-anchor at News Talks 1290 CJBK radio in London, Ontario, the most recent stop in a distinguished broadcasting and journalism career (she tells much more of the story of her background when she joined me a couple of years ago, in Episode 6: "Balancing Multiple Creative Passions”). I've read “Make the Media Want You” and I loved it. Its principles truly speak to the challenges that come up in the work I do with small businesses, non-profit organizations and community groups, particularly as it relates to marketing and communication. While this episode is very much a conversation, Lisa's part of it is loaded with valuable insight on what to do, and what not to do,if you are looking to reach out to members of the media in hopes of securing more exposure for whatever it is that you're working on. Just a sample of some of the areas where Brandt suggests people often misstep include: Making it easy for the person you're asking to help you. The basic courtesy of getting names correct. Being aware of your own "industry jargon." Thinking things through from the listener, viewer or reader's perspective. Having an interesting story to share as opposed to just more "dates and locations" to toss on the pile. If you're looking to connect with members of the media or just do a better job of effectively communicating in general, there are all kinds of key tidbits and takeaways in this discussion that will help you!

How in touch are you with who you really are and what you really want to be doing? Are you going through life doing all the things you feel you should be doing? Or are you absolutely certain you’re the path for which you are uniquely suited, in touch with the kind of life and work that will continue to light up your soul for as long as you’re alive? In this episode, we're joined by Alina Calinescu, a kind and gentle soul who asked herself those very questions not all that long ago. As has been the case with so many others who have shared their stories on this podcast, Alina found that her true path was divergent from where she started out. Originally from Romania, Alina followed in her father's footsteps and became an engineer. But some time after moving to Canada and being introduced to fitness, something new clicked in her spirit. A little over a decade ago, she listened to what she calls a "gut feel" and changed her career path to one of fitness, yoga and meditation.   Now a yoga teacher, therapist, educator, what she loves most is to share iRest (Integrative Restoration) Yoga Nidra. iRest is known to help alleviate stress, help us sleep better and heal unresolved issues. It can also allow us recognize an underlying peace of mind that is always present within us - no matter what circumstances we are facing in life. In sharing so much about her personal and professional journey, Alina said several things that truly resonated with me. Some examples include: The challenge of pacing herself. What she calls “indigestion of thought.” Touching base with what is all right within you. Developing and nurturing patience and trust. She talked about how she to the point where she would remind herself to "stop apologizing for her choices." That really hit home for me. I also love how she described what she does as “part science and part art.”

What are you competing for? Jake Thompson is Founder and Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day® a global lifestyle brand committed to reminding you that your life is worth fighting for. They strive to reignite the competitive fire already within you that's necessary to achieve life’s victories. From a passion project to a worldwide motivational brand, Jake started Compete Every Day to connect competitors, provide quality apparel, and motivate fans to live a powerful life. Like most entrepreneurial adventures, this one has had its share of ups and downs. Among the many valuable insights Jake shares are his reflections on how hard it has been, and how much he’s had to grow both personally and professionally in order to keep Compete Every Day on a positive path. Another very important distinguishing factor that I hope people will notice is how much Jake’s brand is tied into story. In fact, the whole thing is a story, tying into his podcast, speaking and the Compete Every Day community. Storytelling is a powerful, magnetic and very natural human mechanism for creating emotional buy-in and bringing people together. In my opinion, anyone looking to more effectively market their business would be well-served by carefully considering what Jake has to share on this subject. A few of the key things that stood out from my time with Jake included:   “Building a giant sand castle” with his life - It always interests me to discover what motivates people to step out and build something all their own, as Jake has done with Compete Every Day. Even more interesting to me was Jake’s reflection on how he felt he was “building a giant sand castle” with his life and decided he want to use his time to do something that made more of an impact.   Ignorant enough to be dangerous & willingness to step into conflict - It’s amazing what can be accomplished when you don’t let what you don’t know get in your way.   Power of story and storytelling - Back to the “sand castle” idea, Jake came to realize his life was missing a great story element and he became determined to do something about it.

When you daydream about the things you really wish you could be doing or would like to be doing, how much does potential feedback from the "naysayers" influence what you do ... or choose not to do? Tim Alison is a semi-retired entrepreneur who, at the time of this recording is just about to release a book called "Screw the Naysayers." He has already started producing and sharing a podcast of the same name. Tim's primary goal? To empower young people to do the work they are uniquely suited to do and live a life that aligns their work with the things they care about most. His message is simple: Know the life you want and have the courage to live it. Today, Tim shares the lessons he gathered along his journey while outlining how and why his "Screw the Naysayers" movement was born.

How willing are you to go into the storm and then wait for what you want? Today’s guest, Brian Spencer, has set a great example of how to mix passion and perseverance with patience by living the kind of story that you don’t hear about every day.Known as the “Canadian Storm Chaser,” Brian loves to chase tornadoes. And I don’t mean metaphorical emotional storms (though, like anyone else, he’s been through his share of those too). I mean that, once he discovered he held a fascination with the power and ferocity nature sometimes unleashes in the form of tornadoes, he was determined to get as close to them as possible. He has, and you’re going to hear about it today. Brian is also a successful business person, operator of a company called Streaming Incorporated while also continuing to serve as creator and curator of a very popular website called PearlJamLive.com. There is a strong thread of curiosity, passion, connection, challenge, perseverance and patience that runs through all aspects of Brian’s story, and the lesson is (I think) that in order to catch our dreams, we sometimes have to be willing to chase a storm or two and also be willing to wait for things to develop - or not - in their own time.

What would have to change in your life for you to consider it a “miracle?” Today, we’re joined by Nichole Wynter, a Miracle Life Coach. Nichole helps ambitious business women materialize miracles in their business and in their lives. Among the many areas where Nichole helps her clients: managing their distractions, overcoming the need to please others (so you stop saying yes, when you mean to say no) and to execute their plans so that they can materialize their own miracles within their business & life. As you’re going to hear, Nichole is the perfect person to coach on this because it’s exactly what she’s done in her own life and work. A few of the key Takeaways 1. Significance - What gives us a feeling of significance and what we’re doing to contribute to the feeling of significance of the people around us (in her case, husband and kids) 2. You’re Going To Have Doubts - No matter how certain of something we feel when we start out, it’s inevitable that we’re going to encounter doubt along the way; from people we love, from people don’t know … and from ourselves. It’s just part of the process. 3. Leadership in life & work - Ultimately, it’s up to us to recognize and decide what it is we want to stand for and how we want to be viewed as a leader, at home and at work. As Nichole said in our conversation, “If you don’t set the culture, you allow the culture to form.” In other words … if you don’t choose, life will choose for you. Most of us don’t realize how much influence we hold over our own experience through our power to choose. Something else Nichole mentioned near the end of this chat is how she feels that self awareness is an absolute game-changer when it comes to making the choices that shape our actions that turn into the experience we’re having at home and at work. I could not possibly agree with her more.

If my guest and I could take one of your fears and flush it away forever … which would it be?  That’s a huge part of what Beth Allen helps people do, and she’s joining us today to share her story, which I know you’re going to love.A little bit about Beth: she is the Founder of HIP Chicks (the Home Improvement Project Chicks), which is for real homeowners wanting real DIY direction to save money, time and stress. HIP Chicks is for women and men, ready to be strong homeowners and fearless people, too. One of Beth’s central topics is “Flush the Fear.” As an author and speaker, she actually brings a toilet up on stage to help give people a “Do It Yourself” guide to letting go of that nasty stuff in your life that has you stuck. Whether your hangups are about money, relationships, health, and work, Beth can help you put it into perspective

The University of Michigan men's basketball team made it all the way back to the Final Four championship game again this year. Here is the remarkable story of one of the top recruits in U of M's basketball history, Jerod Ward, the incredible adversity he encountered, how he dealt with it and what it's taught him.

Reclaiming human connection. That’s the mission of today’s guest, Joe Beckman, who visits educational settings around the world. It's Joe’s feeling that our schools are experiencing an unprecedented shift and that student loneliness is at an all-time high while self-worth and feelings of belonging are at all-time lows. Joe feels the culprit is lack of human connection, and I'm pretty sure I agree with him. And I would say, not just connection with each other, but with ourselves. Among the things that really stood out to me from this conversation with Joe were: Energy vs. talent. Joe tells a really interesting story about where he was first introduced to the idea of how important energy is, how people want to be around others with good energy. The trap of trying to talk your way to a solution (instead of just listening). “Go big with this moment.” When Joe described the moment when he said, “5-year-old Joe met 18-year-old Joe,” I immediately reflected back on times when I felt like I had rediscovered and reconnected with an authentic part of myself that I had perhaps forgotten or lost sight of. It is an electric, visceral experience when you reconnect with who you really are. I hope Joe’s story helps you recall times when that’s happened for you, as it did for me. © 2018 Kevin Bulmer Enterprises

What do you think would happen, in work and at home, if you were to allow yourself to be exactly who you are, embrace who you are not, connect with the people for whom you are a fit, and joyfully wish all others well as you let them go along on their own unique path, with or without you? Today I’m going to introduce to somebody who is doing that better than just about anyone else I’ve ever seen. Matthew Kimberley is the creator of Professional Persuasion and author of the self-help classic, 'How To Get A Grip.' He trains sales teams and helps very small personality-led businesses get more customers (www.matthewkimberley.com). But more than any of that, when I first came across Matthew and his work, his voice, I felt like I had finally found a breath of pure oxygen in world full of carbon dioxide. Or more specifically, someone in the sales, marketing, coaching and speaking space who is actually REAL, an authentic and 100% genuine voice shared by someone who is perfectly happy to be exactly who he is. It was an absolute pleasure, having the opportunity to speak with Matthew. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.

Do you sometimes feel “trapped by love?” That’s a phrase that came up in the conversation you’re about to hear, with Pauline Duncan-Thrasher. I was instantly intrigued by that notion, as I know of so many people who do, in fact, feel “trapped” in a bad relationship with their partners, parents, grown kids, friends, family members, co-workers … or even themselves. Pauline is a trainer, coach, keynote speaker and author who helps people to live, learn and lead with love. Her mission is to help other believe in their own amazing selves. This chat with Pauline is a touching, thought-provoking, fully transparent recounting of a story that will probably be familiar to a great many people, maybe even to you. I hope it helps. © 2018 Kevin Bulmer Enterprises