Purpenthicity

Ever wonder what is required to take the next step and get into action? That's what we're talking about in this episode. There is a thousand reasons why we "shouldn't" do something, we're going to focus on the one reason why you should - to create. 

The feeling: a tingling sensation in your soul, calling you forth to some great possibility. We've all experienced it, whether we know it or not. We're discussing how to harness this feeling, make sense of it, and empower you to lean into it in creating your own life beyond the numbers. 

Welcome to Season 2 of Purpenthicity - Life Beyond Numbers.  We kick off season 2 discussing what "life beyond numbers" means in our lives and how this translates into creating a life aligned to your highest purpsoe. We also share a manifestation of this principle through the 'Deric from Enterprise' viral sensation saga. 

For episode 25 of Purpenthicity, we are bringing in the heat with our special guest, Megan Whittle. Megan was a standout Lacrosse player winning "a bunch" of national championships during her tenure, she went on to play internationally and now at just 24 years old is the assistant coach of the Stanford women's lacrosse team. Megan shares an incredible journey of self-discovery and reflects back on some key moments in her life that has allowed her to live her most authentic life. You don't want to miss this one!

In episode 24 of Purpenthicity Austin and Deric dive into the ritual of goal setting and the annual festivity of "New Years Resolutions". Ultimately, what they discover is that if you are not falling in love with the process and enjoying your purpose journey, your persistence may be short lived.

2020 brought new meaning to the way we look at beginnings and endings. A year where the entire globe faced a pandemic that threatened our way of life we were forced to make tough choices and see the world through a different lens. Join us during this weeks episode as we discuss the beginnings and endings that we tackled throughout 2020. 

In episode 22 Austin & Deric breaks down each others' overwhelming commitments to themselves and how they manage their critical self-standards. A key component is taking forward action towards your goals. Life is not simply winning & losing; life is made up of meaningful moments in between that allow us to discover ourselves and continuously put the pieces together of our unique & exciting journeys together. 

Episode 21 of Purpenthicty features Vince Bellitti - a startup founder, former management consultant, and current health & wellness guru. Vince has an inspiring story of perseverance that highlights that it's never too early, or too late, to make a life-changing adjustment in your life. Vince is motivated in continuing the impact of his family's business and is a great example of building something bigger than yourself. If you've been struggling with a difficult career choice, this is definitely an episode you don't want to miss!

In Episode 20 of Purpenthicity we are joined by William Glass, co-founder of Ostrich, whose purpose is to transform and enable financial literacy for the masses. During this episode the trio discusses William's background, his relationship with money, along with an endearing story regarding his best investment which impacted his life far beyond dollar and cents. William is an inspiring human who truly desires to leave the world a better place. The drive, heart, and humility that William walks his path will leave you aspiring for more in your purpose journey.

Episode 19 of Purpenthicity explores the depth of influence with the intention of bringing light to each person's ability to influence the world along with the responsibility of choice that carries within our daily lives. We'll share lessons from our personal experience that have led to both positive and negative effects of influence in our lives. You don't have to have a powerful position to have influence, we all hold the power to shape our reality in love or hate, the outcome is ours to decide.

Episode 18 of Purpenthicity dissects the journey Austin & Deric have both experienced on their pursuit of purpose identification and self-discovery. In both of their recounts they discuss how their paths have included a series of purpose iterations that have led them to where they are today - present to their greatness and unlimited possibility. This episode showcases the many lessons that our purpose journey will present us all and how to embrace the wonder of the unknown.

Episode 17 of Purpenthicity will bring light the phenomena of self-sabotage. We both share personal experiences regarding self sabotage and aim to start supporting the pursuit of identifying it before it happens. There are many obstacles on our path to purposeful living, acknowledging ways that you hold yourself back will propel you to new heights.

Episode 16 of Purpenthicity explores the competitive world of high-level lacrosse and its relationship to societal inequities through the lens of professional lacrosse player, Isaiah Davis-Allen. Isaiah is a midfielder for the Chesapeake Bayhawks who has a passion for uplifting marginalized communities and reinforcing the importance of education. Our conversation dives deeply into the racial inequalities Isaiah has seen coming up playing sports like Hockey & Lacrosse and highlights the need to make education a top priority. You do not want to miss this episode to learn about Isaiahs' courage, determination and grit!Isaiah Davis Allen has a knack for winning. He’s a 2019 champion with the Bayhawks, an NCAA Champion with the Maryland Terrapins in 2017, and a three-time state champion for St. Stephen's & St. Agnes High School in Alexandria, Virginia.

Episode 15 of Purpenthicty explores the fascinating journey of self-discovery and purpose identification through the lens of Tej Singh. Tej is a seasoned account executive and the host of the Growth Lab Podcast, where he helps people become the best versions of themselves. Tej identifies himself as a seeker of truth and on the journey for continual self-discovery and expression. Having traveled to over 25 countries and spent over 4 months living in Yoga Centers/Monastaries the conversation offers perspective into the uniqueness of each person’s purpose journey to ultimately discover inner peace. 

Episode 14 of Purpenthicity is focused on navigating the unexpected twists and turns that inevitably arise throughout our life journey. 2020 has exhibited a number of challenging circumstances, yet there is still so much to be gained. Don’t Stop Believing is grounded in the possibilities that await in an unknown future while discussing tactics to navigate life’s challenges that are out of your control from an empowered stance.

Episode 13 of Purpenthicity is will analyze the question of responsibility specifically in the context of your individual purpose and the world you wish to create for all people. We are joined by Oakland police officer and University of Maryland graduate, Isaac Goins who will share his unique perspective on responsibility as a black police officer as it relates to ongoing social unrest and individual responsibilities we all hold in light of equality.

Episode 12 is rooted in the racial tension that plagues our country, highlighted by the murder of George Floyd. We talk about the responsibility every human has in using the power of their voice to challenge hateful rhetoric and discrimination in any form. We are seeking enrollment from our community to take a stand towards any behavior that does not promote equality and freedom for all. Sign the pledge at MakeTheLine.com

Episode 11 of Purpenthicity takes a deep look at fear and the close relationship it has with how you pursue your purpose & passion. This episode will offer insights into ways you leverage fear to empower you and also highlights the ways that fear disempowers you when you allow it to.

Episode 10 is centered around the most important question you'll ever ask yourself, who are you? We discuss the process of looking introspectively to discover what it is that actually makes you, well, you. Being yourself is where true happiness, purpose & passion resides and in order to provide value to those around you you've got to first unlock your true self.

Episode 9 of Purpenthicity will focus on perspective, specifically in how processing life through a different lens can offer new possibilities. Everyone on the globe is impacted by COVID-19 in some capacity, our conversation introduces a few perspectives on how to process this global pandemic and how we can emerge from this situation with renewed vigor towards our life journey.

Episode 8 of Purpenthicity will focus on the importance of patience in the context of your greater life journey. We discuss the practice of accepting patience as a useful tool and embracing each phase of your lifelong journey. The impact you wish to create isn’t manifested overnight, it is a continual process.

Episode 7 of Purpenthicity will focus on identifying and embracing your individual areas of weakness. We discuss the strength that can be found by acknowledging your weaknesses as well as an exercise to identify your areas of opportunity. We share references in how embracing “superpowers” and “weaknesses” is the truest form of authenticity and will position you for the greatest impact with yourself and others.

Episode 6 of Purpenthicity will focus on adversity. We identify four common types of adversity that people encounter and analyze how you can leverage moments of difficulties and turn them into strengths.. We both get vulnerable and share stories of how adversity has shaped our respective lives and the lessons learned through tribulations. We will leave you with an exercise to help measure the impact of the adversity you’ve faced on your journey.

Episode 5 of Purpenthicity will focus on the correlation between dreaming and your purpose. We will discuss frameworks in differentiating dreaming from wishing and provide you with exercises to help visualize your purpose through dreaming.

Episode 4 of Purpenthicity will focus on time. We discuss tactical methods to maximize your time and the secrets of inventing time. We introduce our listeners to a challenging self assessment to help you determine how the time you spend delivers, or retracts happiness and purpose alignment in your life.

Episode 3 of Purpenthicity will focus on the impact that choice makes in our lives. We discuss how each of us has control over every choice we do or do not make and how our journey will be defined by the collection of those choices. Every decision counts. We must choose to live our purpose, on purpose.

Episode 2 of Purpenthicity will focus on authenticity. We share why authenticity is a vital tool in living your purpose and highlight the strength you can harness by leveraging your superpowers. We are all unique and we all have special abilities that will assist us on our journey to create meaningful impact. How will you leverage your gifts?

In our debut episode of Purpenthicity, Austin and Deric discuss the art and science in finding your purpose and the pursuit of living a purpose driven life.