Mindful & Intentional, from Jeremy Hurst

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati.   Joshua Becker is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of The Minimalist Home, The More of Less, Clutterfree with Kids and Simplify. He's also the Founder & Editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to intentional living visited by over 1 million readers every month. Joshua is one of the first people I ever followed online within the world of minimalism and intentional living, so this definitely ranks as one of my favorite conversations to date. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!   Resources: Website: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshua_becker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBMKymQczkDxCpE1R2vvA4Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_becker/   Timestamps: (2:55) When you think about your childhood and your relationship to money or consumerism, what comes to mind? (12:00) What motivations were behind your decision to major in finance? (14:00) What was the catalyzing moment that brought you into contact with minimalism? (16:55) At some point, you switched from transforming your own life to helping to spread the word about minimalism to others. Why? (20:40) What was the transition like from being a pastor to writing full-time about minimalism? (26:05) Does minimalism impact how you exist on the internet?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati.    Steve Jobs famously referred to a computer as a bicycle for the mind. I think my latest guest, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, would agree with that sentiment. Anne-Laure is a neuroscience student at King's College London and an entrepreneur. She describes her company, Ness Labs, as a school for mindful productivity. She creates content and courses, hosts events, and moderates a community, all centered around helping curious humans achieve more without sacrificing their mental health. This is one of those episodes that you'll want to devote your full attention to. Enjoy!   Resources: Subscribe to the Ness Labs newsletter: https://nesslabs.com/newsletter Follow Anne-Laure on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anthilemoon   Timestamps: (2:45) What comes to mind when you think about your childhood? (5:45) Was mental health a part of the conversation when interacting with your family? (7:15) When did you begin to develop a love for writing? (9:15) What did you study at university and what was your thought process behind choosing that subject? (12:00) After you school, you landed a job at Google where you ran into some unexpected turbulence. What happened? (16:15) When you decided to leave Google, what did your internal monologue sound like? (19:00) What is Ness Labs? (24:05) Having done so much research about productivity, what does your average workday look like? (28:10) Do you ever run into challenges with focus and productivity?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati.   Carly Adams is a professional organizer based in Sacramento, California. A few years after college, she couldn't help the feeling that something was wrong. Her personal finances, her time management skills, her apartment; everything felt a bit out of wack. Today, by contrast, she's building a personal organizing business called Tidy Revival and loving every second of it. I find her story incredibly inspirational and I think you might as well.   Resources: Website: https://www.tidyrevival.com/ Free class: https://www.tidyrevival.com/freeclass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tidyrevival/   Timestamps: (3:30) How would you describe your relationship with money as a child? (10:40) You majored in American studies during college. What was the thought process behind that decision? (17:10) After college, you went into a fair amount of debt and were struggling with your finances. What was happening in your life at that time? (23:20) What books or resources helped you push through and re-orient your thinking? (27:05) How do you get from improving your own finances and transforming your life to building a business that helps others do the same? (37:20) There are many different methodologies and approaches for organizing and decluttering. What's unique about the Tidy Revival decluttering method and what does your process look like? (46:55) Do you incorporate digital decluttering? (52:55) What are you most excited about for the future of Tidy Revival?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati.   Michelle Anderson started her career as an interior designer. Her days were spent helping people decide what to buy and how to fill their space. Today, she's a certified KonMari consultant, meaning she now helps people get rid of things that no longer serve them. It's quite a juxtaposition, but one that affords her a rather unique perspective. So without further adieu.   Resources: Website: https://www.thetidyeffect.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetidyeffect/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetidyeffect   Timestamps: (2:50) What attracted you to the world of interior design? (4:35) You attended a 2-year vocational design program as opposed to a traditional 4-year university. What was behind that decision? (8:20) How did your family and friends respond to you deciding to drop out of high school? (12:55) You hit a point where interior design didn't feel like the right path for you. What changed and how did you decide what came next? (17:05) People that are not familiar with Marie Kondo often don't appreciate the importance of the first step of the Konmari process. Can you describe that step in the process and what it was like when you went through it personally? (23:20) You have a deep interest in sustainability. Is that somehow related to the Konmari method? 

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati.   Kara Ladd started her career in high fashion and media. That is, until a one-in-a-million cancer diagnosis changed everything. The first step was a personal journey of healing and self-discovery. But that has since evolved into Boundless, what Kara calls a conscious conglomerate. Boundless includes Boundless Creatives, a purpose-driven marketing consultancy, and Boundless by Kara, her personal brand centered around modern mindfulness. I'll leave it to her to tell you more about it...   Resources: Kara's company: https://www.boundlesscreatives.com/ Kara's personal website: https://boundlessbykara.com/ Kara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boundlessbykara/   Timestamps: (3:10) How would you describe your life in the first few years after college? (6:15) In your earlier years, where did your definition of success come from? (9:35) What happened when you were 24 years old that changed everything for you? (16:35) What does "modern mindfulness" mean? (21:05) What is Boundless Creatives and what are you trying to accomplish?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Patty Morrissey is the Founder and Head Coach at Clear & Cultivate. Her work centers around helping people clear the clutter from their lives, both physical and otherwise, and in parallel to that, helping them cultivate a better version of themselves. Said differently, Patty's not a huge fan of fine or just ok. She believes that everyone has a right to flourish, and thus, she's crafted a specific methodology for bringing that about. Her message resonated deeply with me and I have a feeling it will for you as well. Enjoy!   Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattymorrissey/  Website: https://www.clearcultivate.com/    Timestamps: (2:50) What motivated your decision to study psychology and social work? (5:48) Was talking about trauma a normal part of your experience growing up? (9:35) Where do your empathy and altruism come from? (12:00) In 2016, you were fired from your job for speaking up about burnout and ethics violations. What can you share about that experience and what you took from it? (20:50) You often talk about the importance of life KPIs. What KPIs are most important in your life? (24:58) ​When did you start your first business and what did you set out to build? (31:01) You recently shared something on Instagram about the difference between hierarchy and territory. Can you explain that distinction and how it impacts the work you do? (36:56) What is Cultivate Club and what does the experience look like for people? 

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Today's conversation features Sam Heumann, the founder of HumanlyWell. When I asked her about her mission, she said that her guiding light is bringing integrative health to the masses and leaving the world a healthier place, a rather timely pursuit given the moment in which we find ourselves. I found our conversation to be both refreshing and inspiring and I think you will too. Enjoy!   Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samhumanlywell/ Website: https://humanlywell.com/   Timestamps: (3:05) When did your love of health, wellness, and fitness begin? (10:15) What steps did you take in your transition toward a more healthy lifestyle? (15:40) When you decided to focus your career on integrative health, how did you think through the different options for making a career transition? (20:05) What is HumanlyWell and what are you trying to accomplish? (24:20) Can you share an example of how you use the science of behavior change in the cultivation of healthy habits? (32:15) When were you introduced to mindfulness and how does it play a role in your life today? (40:00) Do you have any recommendations or ideas you'd like to offer up about how people can better cultivate self-care in the new year?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Cassandra Bianco is the founder of Wellbeings, a collective of meditation teachers, healers, authors, doctors, and all types of thought leaders working to combine ancient wisdom with modern science to create a healthier workplace and a healthier world. Join us for a conversation on what it means to be a teacher, the power of transitions, returning home, and more.   Resources: Cassandra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_bianco_/ Wellbeings website: https://www.hellowellbeings.com/   Timestamps: (3:15) What your first experience with mindfulness and/or meditation? (11:50) How has your background and your childhood informed your path? (21:25) After studying PR then working in saas and fintech, how do you arrive on the spiritual path that you're on today? (27:35) You recently launched a community called "masters and mystics." What's that all about? (32:30) What has working with a mindfulness or meditation coach done for you that you didn't get from your own self-directed practice? (38:40) When did the idea for Wellbeings come to you and how do you describe the community & what you're trying to accomplish? (45:25) One of your offerings involves digital wellbeing. Can you share a bit about what that entails?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Sarit Sela is a minimalist, visual content creator, & certified KonMari consultant. Take a listen to our wide-ranging conversation about pursuing her vision, ignoring her critics, setting goals, and more.   Resources: Sarit's website: https://www.minimalist-me.com  Sarit's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minimalistmeblog/    Timestamps: (1:51) How would you describe your life in Israel before moving to Sweden? (7:39) After the move, what stood out to you about your new environment? (12:04) How did Marie Kondo and her KonMari method change your life? (18:04) You've been incredibly intentional about cultivating your digital presence on Instagram. What was your thought process for that and what was the starting point? (23:55) What was your learning process for becoming a better content creator? (32:50) While great, there can also be downsides to Instagram and other social media platforms. As someone with young children, how do you think about that?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   You know that saying about life giving you lemons? Well, Cecilia Ticktin must be running one hell of a lemonade stand! She's a Broadway actress, singer, and writer, and she made her theatrical debut in a tiny and somewhat obscure show called Wicked. But, more impressive than her theatrical accomplishments, Cecelia is a walking case study on pursuing your dreams. So if you're someone who might be ignoring that little voice inside that's calling you to your purpose, you'll want to listen closely to this one. Enjoy!   Timestamps: (2:45) When did musical theater first capture your imagination? (7:35) Did people around you try to dissuade you from pursuing your interest in theater? (15:19) You've spoken in the past about an experience during your college years that derailed the plans you'd made for yourself. What happened? (22:25) Where does your determination and drive come from? (29:50) What about the role of Elphaba was so intriguing for you? (38:30) After all of your hard work, you landed the role as the Elphaba standby. What does that mean? (40:37) What did you learn from being around so many world-class actors and actresses on a nightly basis? (49:38) Once Wicked and the amazing experience that it was came to an end, what did you shift your focus to next?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati I met Carlotta back in 2009. At the time, we were both college students, me at New York University, and her doing a study abroad in New York all the way from Italy. Today, Carlotta is the founder of Lust For The Sublime, a luxury travel website that she created to document her extravagant and wide-ranging travels around the world and to inspire others to get out of their comfort zones and seek out the sublime in their own lives. Enjoy!   Resources: Carlotta's website: https://lustforthesublime.com/ Carlotta's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lustforthesublime/   Timestamps: (6:00) What does "lust for the sublime" mean to you? (12:35) When did a fascination with "the sublime" or maybe a desire to seek out beauty, when did that begin for you? (18:08) You got a BA in economics & management in Arts, Culture and Communication, then a master's in contemporary art. What did you envision for your life after school? (23:05) When you started Lust For The Sublime, what was the vision at the beginning, and how has that evolved over time? (30:10) Where does your "why not" mentality come from? (39:00) Have you had strong female role models that have encouraged and inspired you to chase your dreams? (47:52) Many countries offer luxury travel destinations, but I wonder if going to these places exposes you to the diversity of experience and the multi-faceted aspects of these places. What's your take on that? (56:04) Given the nature of your work, you've been uniquely impacted by the past year. How, if at all, has this experience changed your perspective and your priorities going forward?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Jessica Sennet is a prenatal and postpartum fitness specialist. We were neighbors here in New York City a few years ago as she was just getting started as a personal trainer. She now lives in Toronto as the CEO of Mighty Mom, a thriving online fitness brand providing women with safe & effective workouts that are also challenging. It's been amazing to watch Jess from afar, so getting a chance to reconnect and peek under the hood of her journey was a real treat. Enjoy!   Where to find Jess: Website: https://www.mightymom.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mightymomjess/   Timestamps: (4:35) When or how did you first become interested in health & fitness? (10:40) Given that your college experience and the early part of your career were centered around the arts, what caused your focus to shift to fitness? (17:27) Why the focus on working with moms specifically? (27:13) How did you go about getting your first clients? (31:58) You mentioned a change from thinking of yourself as a trainer to thinking of yourself as the CEO of your own business. What was the catalyst for that change and what did the transition look like? (39:07) You mentioned changing the name from Work Out With Jess to Mighty Mom. Why the change? (44:45) What's your vision for the future of Mighty Mom?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati    It's become increasingly obvious to me that life is far more enriching when we can bring our full and authentic selves to the work we do. Michelle Saya is a quintessential example of that. She's a business and life coach that works specifically with empaths to help them fully step into their self-worth and craft their calling into profitable businesses. If your someone that experiences a lot of friction at the contact point between life and work, you'll want to pay particular attention to this one.    Resources: Michelle's website: https://michellesaya.com/ Michelle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle_saya/ The Empath State of Being: https://anchor.fm/empath-state-of-being   Timestamps: (2:30) What is an empath coach? (6:15) When did you realize that you were an empath? (13:15) After experiencing something like a workplace shooting, how did you cope emotionally and how did that alter your path? (23:08) Thinking about your personal journey in the context of the work you do today, what does the process look like as you help people navigate their own experience and achieve the lives they hope to achieve?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Caitlin Wiersma is a graphic designer and editor for one of my favorite websites on the internet. The site is called No Sidebar, and it's a minimalism and lifestyle destination dedicated to helping people lead simpler and more purposeful lives.  While I love the site, I was excited to chat with Caitlin to understand how, if at all, being constantly steeped in minimalist content impacts her creative work and how she lives her life.   Caitlin's website: http://wheresmydesign.com/

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   On the one hand, Samir Ibrahim is a good friend from college. On the other, he's the co-founder & CEO of SunCulture, a company that designs and sells solar-powered irrigation systems to smallholder farmers in East Africa. This is a company that is, in one fell swoop, helping to fight food insecurity, lift millions out of poverty, and combat climate change. No big deal! During our conversation, Samir shares his thoughts on emotional fortitude, building diverse teams, comparing yourself to others, and long-term thinking. This was a special one for me. Enjoy!   Resources: SunCulture website: https://sunculture.com/ SunCulture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunCultureKenya   Timestamps: (3:20) Where are your parents from and what was your understanding or impression of that place while you were growing up? (19:36) When was the idea for SunCulture first conceived and how did you land on this problem space? (29:54) What is the physical product that you are supplying to the smallholder farmers? (42:17) You've proven that the product and business model are viable. The company's growing at a rapid pace. Your role as the CEO is changing. Where are you focusing your time and energy as you think about the future for SunCulture?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   When I met Julianna, she was a wedding photographer. And she did an unbelievable job capturing my wedding day. But over the last few years, her business has grown and evolved in amazing ways. Today, I'd describe her as one part digital content producer one part branding consultant. She works with fearless female entrepreneurs to create purposeful content that resonates with their clients. And while I love what she has to say about business, I think I love what she has to say about life even more!   Resources: Julianna's website: https://juliannaj.com/ Julianna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjuliannaj/   Timestamps: (2:14) What's the origin story of your relationship with photography (11:14) I read that you fell in love very young. How did that impact your perspective? (15:25) You share a lot on social media about your struggles and emotional challenges. How do you bounce back from challenging moments? (19:32) Regarding the mastermind group that you joined a few years ago, what did that experience do for your personal and professional development? (27:37) From the outside looking in, it seems your business has evolved a lot over the last 5 years. How do you describe what you do today? (39:38) What role does travel play in your life?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Martina Abrahams is the founder & CEO of You Had Me At Black, a storytelling movement dedicated to reclaiming the black narrative. What started in 2016 as a podcast & event series has grown to become an archive of Black Millennial life, a nation-wide community, and a movement to tell Black stories in an unprecedented way.   Resources: YHMAB website: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/ Follow Martina on Twitter: https://twitter.com/m__tina   Timestamps: (2:24) Where are you from and how does that relate to your earliest memories of being black? (9:16) When you got to college, it seems you sought out black spaces in a very intentional way. What was going through your mind at that time? (15:35) One of your college extracurriculars was an organization called "Georgetown Aspiring Minority Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs". Was this the point where you started cultivating a desire to build a business of your own? (27:08) Now that you're a few years into your journey of YHMAB, what does success look like, not just for the business, but what does liberation look like for us as a people? (31:40) What are the different parts of the black experience, or perhaps the different parts of the narrative of the black experience, that we still need to unpack as a community? (36:18) Thinking about yourself as an individual as opposed to a CEO, what types of conversations are you having with the people in your life about these issues? (42:20) How do you think about navigating blackness in white spaces?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   This is a crossover episode with the Mind Space Minimal podcast. Last week, I had the co-hosts of Mind Space Minimal, Daniel Ryan & Jessica Yatrofsky as guests on Mindful & Intentional. I, in turn, recently appeared as a guest on Mind Space Minimal. So we thought it would be fun to cross-promote our respective episodes on one another's podcasts. Enjoy!

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Earlier this week, for episode 21, I had Jessica Yatrofsky on the show. I mentioned that she is one half of the Mind Space Minimal Podcast. Today, we have the other half, Daniel Ryan. Dan's work centers around hypnosis & past life regression therapy. His work resembles that of a more traditional therapist, with the exception that he relies upon more experiential modalities. Of course, I am in way over my head, so let's have Dan tell us more about it.    Resources: Dan's Website: https://www.danielryancrt.com/ Dan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielryancrt/ The "Mind Space Minimal" podcast: https://www.mindspaceminimal.com/   Timestamps: (2:18) What was your first experience with past life regression? (11:30) How do you think about what is "real" or "not real" in the context of hypnosis and past life regression? (16:55) What language do you use to introduce people to your field of work? (26:15) What spiritual questions are you exploring, or perhaps, what spiritual questions do your clients seek your help in exploring? (31:28) Are there important distinctions to be drawn between hypnosis and meditation/mindfulness, or are we using different language to describe the same thing? (38:12) For whom is hypnosis and past life regression therapy most beneficial for? (46:13) What are the big themes or questions for you as you look forward to the next 5 or 10 years of your career?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Jessica Yatrofsky is an artist, author, minimalist, and consultant. She's also one half of the Mind Space Minimal Podcast, a show that explores consciousness, lifestyle, wellness & aesthetics. Safe to say, she's a woman of many passions! Join us for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on her creative process, where ideas come from, perfection, mindfulness, and more.   Resources: Website: https://www.jessicayatrofsky.com/ The 'Mind Space Minimal' podcast: https://www.mindspaceminimal.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jyatrofsky/   Timestamps: (2:40) How do you introduce yourself? (5:38) What was it like to grow up in Las Vegas? (15:10) What was the genesis of your aesthetic inclination? (34:45) What allows you to move between artistic genres and modes of expression so easily? (50:08) Where does mindfulness come into the picture for you?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   ILWE stands for I Love What Ever. It's a social portfolio website geared towards helping passionate creatives showcase their work and build new connections. I met the founder, PJ O'Sullivan, in the summer of 2020, and he's been a constant source of inspiration and motivation ever since. Join us for a fun conversation about discovering yourself, loving what you do, building momentum, and taking the entrepreneurial plunge.   Resources: ILWE website: https://www.ilwe.io ILWE's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilwe.io PJ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juulgrams/    Timestamps: (4:12) When did you fall in love with making music? (8:10) What was the response from people around you when you started bumping up against the boundaries of who they thought you should be? (11:00) What did you study at Dartmouth? (21:41) When does the idea for ILWE begin to manifest in your mind? (30:45) What gave you the confidence to start a company right after school? (34:20) If ILWE turns into everything you hope for, what does that look like?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   For this conversation, I'm joined by a dear friend and fellow entrepreneur Jen Balisi. Jen is the founder of Indulgent Eats, an amazing brand she's built over the years centered around food, travel, and amazing experiences. Join us for an amazing conversation about starting a food blog in 2011, becoming your own boss, making a shift to creating content for yourself first, and so much more.    Resources: Website: http://indulgenteats.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indulgenteats/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQiOq6HleUCceEOz361GFDQ/featured    Timestamps: (2:20) How do you describe what you do? (4:40) Why are you so interested in food? (10:50) When did you first conceive of the idea for Indulgent Eats and what was your motivation? (19:40) What can you share about strategies and tactics that worked for you in building your audience? (26:15) What were the important considerations for you when leaving a well-paying corporate job? (34:55) How do you think about platform risk or becoming too dependent on any one platform for distribution?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   All creatives have to answer the question, "who are you creating for?" Today, I wanted to share my answer to that question as it relates to Idenati.

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   We're doing something a bit different today. Earlier this week, for episode #17, I interviewed Sarah Steckler from Mindful Productivity. We had such an invigorating conversation that she asked that I also come on her show, called the Mindful Productivity Podcast. I, of course, agreed right away. What follows is that conversation where she interviews me.   Tune in to hear: What it means to tap into the body’s physical communication system How to make more time for what we value offline by how we work online A brief intro into the ecology of human experience How to create a more fluid and efficient online work experience The biggest mistake most people make when opening their internet browser

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Sarah Steckler is the founder of Mindful Productivity, a business that combines the power of mindfulness, intention, and stillness, with the left-brained areas of productivity and strategy. Join us for an amazing conversation about mental health, mindfulness, starting a business, and much more.   Resources: Website: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/ The Mindful Productivity Podcast: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulproductivityblog/   Timestamps: (2:40) In your podcast and on your blog, you talk a lot about a transformative period in your life around the 2012 - 2013 timeframe. What was going on in your life at the time? (4:45) What was it like to experience mental health challenges and depression for the first time? (8:43) What tools and techniques helped you get back to a good place? (12:11) What was your introduction or first experience with mindfulness? (15:28) How do you get from a master's program in health & wellness coaching to starting Mindful Productivity which loops in the left-brain aspects of productivity and strategy? (18:57) What lead you to start your own business? What gave you the confidence? (21:17) What is mindful productivity? What products and services do you provide to people? (23:30) What do you do when your feeling unproductive? (26:38) What advice do you have for people that would like to start or are just getting started with their own podcast? (30:02) What advice or insight would you offer to people about finding balance and prioritizing self-care during these trying times?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Do you have hundreds or thousands of unread emails? If so, this episode is for you. During this short episode, Jake will teach you about: The different ways to unsubscribe Marking everything as unread Using the archive feature Creating rules/filters

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Eva Gruber is a habit coach and space curator for makers and scanner personalities. By guiding her clients towards healthy habits and tidy spaces, she helps them lead healthier and happier lives that are more in line with their values and aspirations. If you're a person with wide-ranging interests and curiosities, a person that wears many hats on a regular basis, Eva's work is specifically catered to you.   Resources: Eva's website Eva's Instagram Eva's Linkedin Tiny Habits certification program KonMari consultant certification program   Timestamps: (2:18) How do you think about your background and the contributing factors from your past that have resulted in the life that you lead now? (7:43) When did you first become aware that a more creative or entrepreneurial path was the right one for you? (13:44) Were there any seasons of crisis or personal traumas that became important milestones on your journey? (18:18) How does tuning into your body and mindfulness play a role in your self-care? (24:16) How do you describe the work that you do today with your clients?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   10 reflections to wrap up the year: The ecology of human experience (2:20) Sovereignty of mind (5:08) Claiming control of attention (7:40) What NOT to pay attention to (11:14) The Stoics (13:08) What TO pay attention to (14:10) Time (16:44) Time is money (18:53) Space (20:00) After why, comes how (21:42)

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Rkhty (ruh-keh-ti), full name Neferkara Aaron, is a singer/songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. When she recently released her 3rd project, an EP called "Your Type", I reached out to see what I could learn about the thought process and intention behind her creative endeavors and how she lives her life.   Follow Rkhty: Spotify Apple Music Sound Cloud YouTube   Episode Timestamps: (5:17) When did you fall in love with making music? What were the influences? (10:55) When did you get serious about chasing the dream? (12:28) How do you think about the final product of an album vs the creative process of making it? (14:41) I hear a lot of confidence in your music. Where does your confidence come from? (17:51) How do you think about working a full-time job while, at the same time, pursuing your creative ambitions as a singer/songwriter (22:51) Your latest EP, "Your Type", is there a theme or core idea/concept behind the project? (25:29) You often use the phrase "who you've become" or "who you are becoming". Who ARE you becoming?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   With the holidays upon us, we take a pause for a guided meditation...

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   "Dappa" (Anthony Samuels) is rapper, actor, & multifaceted entrepreneur. We've been friends since childhood so it's amazing to see the wonderful things he's doing in the world. We talk about when he fell in love with poetry, the decision to go all-in on music, bouncing back from failure, and many other things that reflect an intentional approach to bringing his dreams to fruition.    Check out his music & follow him here: Spotify YouTube Instagram Twitter   Episode timestamps: (2:10) How do you introduce yourself? (5:05) When did you fall in love with making music? (6:28) What told you that music wasn't a hobby, but that you had to jump in with both feet? (11:17) Where does the "Young With Options" (YWO) brand come from? (13:16) How did you get into childcare? (21:16) How has being a dad changed your perspective? (22:20) What do you tell young people to instill a "Young With Options" mindset?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Leslie Lau is the founder of Finding Space and the creator of The Finding Space Meditation Program. The program, much more than a set of guided meditations, is a fully-immersive journey that will teach you the fundamental principles of the timeless art of meditation.   Leslie also co-hosts The Hustle & Flow Podcast wherein he explores a wide range of topics including life, business, mindset mastery, spirituality, physical health, and more.   Learn more about Leslie and Finding Space below:   Website   Podcast   Instagram   Episode timestamps:   (5:47) How do you describe your life before your "catalytic moment   (11:52) The catalytic moment: a cancer diagnosis during a routine checkup.   (23:46) Where does mindfulness enter the picture for you?   (27:39) What did your mindfulness/meditation practice look like at the start and how did you know if/when it started working?   (32:36) What is Finding Space and why did you decide to start a business?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati.   Cassandra Lam is a Vietnamese-American community builder, entrepreneur, and yoga teacher. She also happens to be a good friend! She currently serves as CEO of Join the Cosmos (website - - Instagram), which creates brands for Asian womxn to care for themselves, their community, and their world. Episode Summary: 3:04 Why has discontent been normalized in the world? 5:01 When did you realize you weren't living the life you were intended to live? 9:40 Developing a focus on academic achievement and accolades.  22:40 The power of trying new things.   24:12 Rock bottom gets a bad name.   26:30 Exploring entrepreneurship for the first time.    33:50 What is the mission of The Cosmos?

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Meirav Tamir is an alternative medicine practitioner who is engaged with holistic stress management, personal guidance, and emotional support. Her work has brought her to realize the power of guided imagery meditation as a tool to encourage feelings of calm and joy in children. This work has culminated in the creation of the Imagine Meditation Cards for Kids. If you stick around until the end, Meirav was kind enough to do a beautiful reading of one of the first cards she created. You won't want to miss it!   Learn more here: https://www.theimaginecards.com/ https://www.facebook.com/imaginemeditation   Episode summary:   (1:50) How do you introduce yourself?   (3:35) What were you doing before you entered the world of holistic health?   (5:00) When & how were you introduced to holistic health & healing?   (7:40) What gave you the courage to open your own clinic?   (12:50) Do you focus on particular aspects or practices within alternative medicine?   (14:30) When were you first introduced to meditation and specifically guided imagery meditation?    (22:15) How did you arrive at the idea of the Imagine Meditation Cards for Kids?   (28:20) How has the pandemic impacted your business?   (30:05) How do the cards work in practice?   (34:55) Meirav beautifully reads one of the original Imagine Meditation Cards.  

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   As we enter the busiest shopping season of the year, there's no better time than now to talk about mindfulness as it relates to our ravenous consumption patterns.   Malin Leth is the founder of Circulous (Instagram - website), a consultancy dedicated to helping organizations develop strategies to fight climate change and improve their resource utilization. Evelina Lundqvist is the CEO & Founder of The Good Tribe  (Instagram - website), an environmental and social impact solution agency that offers organizations innovative methods to conceptualize, prototype, and implement work with sustainable development. Together, they are hosts of the Love Zero Waste podcast (Instagram - Spotify - Apple), a show that explores how businesses, cities, countries, and how even you & I can contribute to creating a zero-waste society.   Additional resources:   Zero Waste Challenge by Love Zero Waste (Deedster)   Episode summary:   (2:40) When & how did you became interested in sustainability and the zero-waste movement?   (9:55) Due to the long-term and multifaceted nature of climate change, the problem can seem abstract. Is there something that makes this more tangible or palpable for you?   (15:45) There are roles for individuals, companies, and governments to play in sustainable development. How do you decide where to focus your energy?   (19:50) How, in pragmatic and everyday terms, do you make mindful consumption decisions when you purchase the things you need?   (27:20) What brands or products come to mind that do well to represent zero waste values?   (28:20) What type of work do you do at Circulous & The Good Tribe that helps to further zero waste and circular economy initiatives?   (36:20) Helpful resources to get educated and involved with the zero waste movement. 

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Molly Horne is a beautiful dancer and a beautiful human being. We met during our college years at NYU via a mutual friend. Since then, I've silently watched from afar as she's blossomed into a professional dancer with a distinctive personal style. When I started thinking about what sorts of people I'd love to have on the podcast, glimpses of her expressive and enchanting movements sprang into my mind from the myriad personal choreographies that she posts on Instagram. Something told me that she moves through the world with an incredible amount of intention, and boy was I right. I have a feeling you'll enjoy this one.    Follow Molly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollymoll12/   (1:45) How Molly responds when people ask, "What do you do?"   (5:10) When she first fell in love with dance.   (7:20) The best day of her life.    (12:00) Moving to LA with a dream, but no plan.   (14:40) Chasing a passion while working 4 jobs.    (19:20) A big moment of self-doubt.    (24:30) Dancers operate outside of traditional employment benefits (e.g. healthcare). How that plays into Molly's thought process.    (30:45) The intention behind sharing personal choreographies on Instagram.

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Dr. Jessica Louie, PharmD, APh, BCCP, is a friend and a mentor. She's the CEO of Clarify, Simplify, Align where she helps people overcome  overwhelm & frustration, take clear action on their goals, and focus their time on what matters most in life.   She's also a Master-level Certified KonMari Consultant and she combines her KonMari decluttering techniques with her unique Clarify, Simplify Align method to gain clarity of purpose, simplify physical, mental, emotional & spiritual clutter, and align work into your life.    Website: https://drjessicalouie.com/   The Burnout Doctor Podcast: https://drjessicalouie.com/podcast/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-m-louie-pharmd-bcccp/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicalouie/   (2:30) Why she wakes up every morning.   (3:30) Where her journey began.   (6:46) Her experience with burnout.    (10:35) The internal pressure we put on ourselves.   (14:00) Her mentors & sources of inspiration.    (17:20) Crafting her own method & philosophy for helping people find purpose & happiness: the Clarify Simplify Align method.   (24:40) The intention behind her podcast, The Burnout Doctor Podcast.    (27:15) Her vision for the future of her business. 

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   This is a short & tactical overview of our latest product update, Idenati Notes.

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Last week, we spoke about the past and present of Idenati. This week, we're gazing into the future, starting with the release of our latest feature: Notes!  (1:35) The 3 categories of online activity: search, perform an action, & observe.    (7:50) Notes: our experience in the past.   (10:50) Notes: building a custom notes app a few years ago.   (12:20) Notes: starting from 0 features.   (14:30) Notes: Introducing Idenati notes - the connection between notes & websites.   (22:50) Simple doesn't mean easy.   (27:00) What the future might hold.

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati​   When launching a company, the chances of success are minuscule. So best to approach all aspects of the process with intention. For this conversation, I asked Jake to come back on to discuss our early careers, how we met, when & how we caught the entrepreneurship bug, and how all of that has culminated in the creation of Idenati.    (0:51) Where our careers started     (8:01) The importance of side projects    (10:55) Co-founder love at first sight     (18:46) How Idenati was born    (38:05) Starting with why

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Serena Ryen and Ethan Itzkow are dear friends and incredible artists! In my quest to explore how others are pursuing mindfulness, I was lucky enough to interview the two of them about how they bring intention to the art of film making. Serena and Ethan are on a mission to humanize the film industry by fostering gender, racial, and socio-economic equality, both in front of and behind the camera. Their stories aim to ignite empathy and galvanize action towards social justice, while we do our part behind the scenes to change the working culture of the film industry.   Their latest project, "High Score", premiered at the Chelsea Film Festival where it won Best Short Film and Best Actor. Check it out now at the Hollyshorts Film Festival:   https://bitpixtv.com/orders/customer_info?o=40375&sign_up=false   Instagram: @highscorefilm   Serena: https://www.serenaryen.com/   Ethan: https://www.ethanitzkow.com/   Schmeh Films: https://schmehfilms.com/   (1:24) What is "High Score" about?   (6:50) Why create a film about the chosen subject matter?   (9:35) Moving from from pain & sadness to action & creativity in times of stress.   (16:05) The benefits and drawbacks of the internet & social media.   (23:20) Involving Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC) in the creative process.   (26:30) When Serena & Ethan fell in love with art & theater.   (30:15) Art as a powerful medium for changing people's minds.   (39:20) Where Ethan & Serena's paths first cross.   (41:10) The meaning of "schmeh".   (42:25) The thought process & intention behind a shift from working on other people's projects to working on their own.

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   10 ways to better control my focus & attention. Sleep Time away from technology Meditation Sound fasting Excercise  Organize my physical space Organize my digital space - web browser Organize my digital space - application windows Organize my digital space - desktop icons Organize my digital space - phone   Relevant blog posts: Reducing Digital Clutter Reducing Mental Clutter The Attention Manifesto

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   In the spirit of doing things with intention, Jake (my co-founder) and I are kicking things off by sharing the thought process behind launching a podcast. We'll discuss, How podcasts fit into our lives. How we decide what to listen to. The mutually beneficial interaction between hosts & guests. Sourcing guests for the show. Our goals for the podcast. 

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   A short teaser for the upcoming season of Mindful & Intentional, a podcast that explores my own efforts to live mindfully, and also the efforts of other people who seem to be doing the same.