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Growing up in a musical and artistic household, Angela picked up her first guitar at the age of 9 and quickly immersed herself in many styles of music. At 13 Angela started studying under renowned Blues guitarist Little Jimmy Scott and started to hone her style as a musician.    In 2013, Angela founded the band Roses & Cigarettes with LA singer-songwriter Jenny Pagliaro. Roses & Cigarettes released a few albums - A self-titled debut in 2015, the “Acoustic Sessions” EP in 2018, followed by Echoes and Silence, in 2019. Then tragically in 2019 Jenny lost her battle with breast cancer and Angela found herself without her best friend, and without her band. She shares her experience, the struggles and the triumphs as she navigated the grieving process.    Angela also has a great perspective on how to structure your life so you can do the things you love, which for her is to create music and play the hell out of that guitar.    As the pandemic canceled live music across the country, she had to reinvent herself. Today Angela can be seen playing her favorite guitar riffs on her social media channels, as well as demoing guitars as host of “Petrilli Picks” on the “Norman's Rare Guitars” YouTube Channel. Angela is the host of a weekly YouTube Livestream called, “Riff Rundown.” Where she teaches interactive guitar lessons of her favorite songs and riffs.    In 2020, Angela's new project, Angela Petrilli & The Players, made its debut at the legendary Sunset Sound Studios in Hollywood, CA. Angela and the band are currently writing new music for an upcoming release, and they are opening for Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters in LA April 22. If you're in the area check it out! Tell her you talked to us, maybe shell throw you a guitar pick or something.     Live music is back, and We're pumped for concert season.  Here is Angela Petrilli

Buckle up, cuz we're going to space!  From the age of 4, Abigail Harrison knew she wanted to go to space. So much so that, at the age eleven, she sat down and wrote out a plan, not just for how to become an astronaut, but how to be the first astronaut to set foot on Mars. At the age of 13, Abby began to put her plan in action when she started to speak publicly about her dreams of space exploration. By the 8th grade, she had created an award-winning State History Day Project titled Debate and Diplomacy: The History of the ISS. The project spanned both history and science and allowed her the opportunity to conduct interviews with NASA astronauts and industry space experts.  It was during this project that Abby created an online presence and became known as Astronaut Abby. Immediately she was embraced as a leader of her generation, the Mars generation. She found the power of social media allowed her to connect with people around the world who were both space professionals and enthusiasts. At the age of 18, Abby founded The Mars Generation, a nonprofit organization supported by an advisory board of astronauts, engineers, scientists and hundreds of thousands of online supporters. The nonprofit has reached over 25 million people in its first two years of operation with its work to educate and excite kids and adults about space exploration and STEM education.  Abby graduated from college in 2019 with degrees in Biology and Russian, both setting her up for a career as an astronaut. Today Abby is a research scientist at Harvard Medical School and recently finished authoring her first book titled “Dream Big! How To Reach For Your Stars”  where she gives advice and practical tips to help set you on the path towards finding, reaching and achieving your goals.  Learn more about Astronaut Abby and the Mars Generation: https://www.astronautabby.com The Mars Generation - https://www.themarsgeneration.org Dream Big Book - https://www.themarsgeneration.org/dream-big-how-to-reach-for-your-stars/ The Mars Generation's social media channels: Facebook: @themarsgeneration Twitter: @themarsgen Instagram: @themarsgeneration LinkedIn: The Mars Generation   Abby's social media channels:  Facebook: @AstronautAbby Twitter: @AstronautAbby Instagram: @astronautabbyofficial TikTok: @astronautabby

Welcome back everyone! I am excited to share this interview with you. Today we are talking to my good friend Gina Eady. Gina is one of those people that lights up a room. Her inspiration and joy are contagious. But on top of all of that, she's a certified badass.    In high school, Gina asked her parents to tear out their basement and build her a dance studio. They obliged and at 17 Gina was in business. She taught dance lessons in the basement of her parents' house to pay for college. After graduation she opened her first location and now has 4 Jive Dance Studios in Utah.    Everything was going great, until it wasn't. At one point, the world Gina knew fell apart around her. She separated from her husband, and with that, lost an entire community of friends. She found herself alone. For the next year she prayed for God to end it all, but this wasn't going to be her life. Gina started to rediscover her power and take control.       She determined what is important to her and has dedicated her energy to aligning her actions and behaviors to the life that she wants. Her belief:  “We are put here to have what we want, not get what we don't want. So when I see something I want, I figure out how to get it.” Gina says.    Searching for inspiration, love, and joy, she discovered it. And as you'll see in this episode, she exudes it.  Enjoy this conversation with Gina Eady.  In this episode Gina shares her rapid-fire practice for getting unstuck when you feel down on yourself.  In third person tell yourself: I'm so proud of you  I forgive you for I'm excited for you

Today's guest is Bridger Pennington. Bridger is a fund manager, and the co-founder of the online education platform, Investment Fund Secrets.   While in college, Bridger decided to dedicate his time and energy to learning as much as he could about how investment funds work. After starting and managing multiple funds, Bridger took his knowledge and expertise and created an online course that helps other people start and manage their own funds.   Bridger's philosophy is, if you want to change the world, you first have to change your own world, and Investment Fund Secrets has done just that for many people. Bridger's goal is to make the once elitist and exclusive world of investment funds accessible to anyone who is willing to learn.   In this episode, we discuss how Bridger got his start, and how you can also use investment funds to change your world. Enjoy this conversation with Bridger Pennington. https://home.investmentfundsecrets.com https://www.fundlaunchsecrets.com/free-gift-accelerator-1?sl=kajabistore https://www.facebook.com/bridger.pennington https://www.instagram.com/bridger_pennington/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/investmentfundsecrets    

Garrett Ashe is an American author and poet whose self-described goal is to make readers fall in love with the magic of imagination.    Garrett recently self-published his debut book of poetry titled, “Modern Day Magic”. In this book, Garrett takes readers on a dreamlike journey through the magic that hides just beneath the surface in Modern Day society.  A fitting title as we learn in this episode.    In the Spring of 2020 Garrett found himself like many others, unemployed. Things got worse after a car accident left Garrett injured and unable to walk.  Having no job, he had no insurance, or way to pay for medical bills. Ultimately, he was forced to move back in with his parents.    That doesn't sound like magic at all, does it?     Turns out, when you are confined to a bed, the only thing you can do is reflect.    And so, he reflected, “Why did the universe put me here? I have two choices, I can curl up in a ball and cry, or I can devote the energy that I have to finding a way out.”    He always knew he wanted to write a book, now he was given the opportunity. While stuck in bed Garrett committed to creating 3 unique poems a day. But, having catalogue of poems doesn't make you an author. He still needed illustrators, editors, and publishers.     This is where the magic happens. He found a community that cosigned his passion and supported his journey.    In this interview Garrett says, “If I didn't have the standard life that I knew stripped away from me, I would have never written this book.”   Magic!    Lets get to it, with poet and author Garrett Ashe.    Garrett's keys to success: Passion - Identify your perfect “blue-sky” scenario Consistency - Create systems that will lead to your success  Mindset - Find ways to keep progressing even when you are stuck or unmotivated    Buy the book -  https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Day-Magic-Garrett-Ashe/dp/1737757001/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=modern+day+magic&qid=1644601973&sr=8-2   Connect online  https://beacons.ai/garrettashe

Today we are talking about Mindset. Mindset is the lens through which you perceive the world. As the saying goes, when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.    If you think about it, this can be liberating because it gives you control. If you don't like a situation or circumstance, a simple mindset shift can completely transform the way your life unfolds. But how do we change our thoughts when they seem to happen automatically and be beyond our control?    David Taylor-Klaus is a mindset expert and coach helping leaders change the way they view success. His mission: To reintroduce successful business people to their families and the world outside the office. He does this by helping them get their mind right.    Prior to establishing DTK Coaching, David was CEO of an internet strategy and web development firm that he co-founded in 1995. As a strategist, he worked with C-level executives, senior management teams, and boards of directors to broaden their perspective and develop initiatives for business growth.   It was during this time, that David realized his success came from being reactive rather than proactive. He wasn't participating consciously as a husband, father, business partner, or entrepreneur, and as David headed toward rock-bottom, he had a significant wake-up call that ultimately resulted in DTK Coaching.    During this interview David addresses the significance of the stories we tell ourselves and how those stories impact our actions and ultimately our results. “The lens through which we see the world colors and changes the way we experience things.”   How do we change our mindset to get the results we want?    Let's find out with our good friend David Taylor-Klaus.    In this episode DTK tackles topics such as: You don't have to wait to hit rock bottom before you choose to look at things and do things differently.  Would you let others speak to you the way that you speak to yourself? Pay attention to your internal dialogue. Be it until you are it. Take on the identity of who you want to be, your behaviors will change, and your results will last.  The significant difference between choosing and deciding.    Want more of DTK?  DTKquiz.com dtkcoaching.com www.facebook.com/DTKcoaching

What year 2021 was! We had a blast in our first year as podcasters, and we had opportunities to talk to some amazing people who are doing amazing things in the world.  In this episode, we talk about all the lessons we learned from our guests last year. From coming to grips with failures, to daily habits, to overcoming adversity at the highest levels, there are so many golden moments to choose from.  Enjoy these nuggets of wisdom that we pulled from our first 25 episodes! 

Today's guest is a former professional soccer player, the winner of season 3 Survivor Africa, and an entrepreneur.    Ethan Zohn played goalkeeper for the Highlanders F.C. as part of the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League. Being a professional athlete in Africa came with many new experiences that would prove important in his post-soccer life.    Upon retiring, He was looking for his next adventure, so he applied for the hit reality TV show, Survivor.  Ethan was selected to participate in season 3: Survivor Africa.    While recording the show in Kenya, Ethan won a challenge that earned him a day away from the competition.  During his sightseeing, Ethan stumbled across a hospital that had dozens of kids hanging out in the parking lot. True to form, Ethan started an impromptu soccer game.    While playing with the kids, Ethan was confused.  Why would here be so many children hanging out in the parking lot of a hospital?  The answer would lead Ethan to his next purpose. Every child in the parking lot was there, because they were HIV or AIDS positive.   This would turn out to be the pinnacle moment for Ethan.  He realized he needed to do something. Understanding the impact of soccer on local communities, Ethan leveraged his influence, took his $1million winnings, and founded the non-profit Grassroots Soccer. Today Grassroots Soccer promotes HIV and AIDS prevention education to Africa's youth, through soccer.   Ethan is an amazing human doing amazing things in the world.  Enjoy the episode.    In this episode Ethan discusses Stop trying to find your purpose through what gives you joy and focus on what moves you emotionally. Even if it's negative emotion.  How to leverage your platform to do something important.  Immerse yourself into the cause before you start your non-profit.  Make sure this is what you want to do with your time.   How to use what you know and what you are good at to solve the problems that are important to you.    Support Grassroots Soccer: https://grassrootsoccer.org Safe Roots Foundation: https://www.saferootsfoundation.org Learn more about Ethan: https://www.ethanzohn.com Mont Kush CBD: https://www.montkush.com  Crunch Bowl: https://www.ethanzohn.com/products/crunchbowl  

Today's guest is our friend Jerry Milani. We connected with Jerry last summer when we were hoping to interview Olympic athletes.  Jerry was working for USA Wrestling and got us an interview with USA Wrestler John Stefanowicz (Ep 14) and USA Volleyball Gold Medalist Jordan Larson (Ep 13).  Jerry seems to know everyone and be involved in everything. In fact, he was our contact for scheduling Toni Breidinger (Ep 19), Sean Conley (Ep 20), and John Costacos (Ep24).   What does this guy do?  He connects people.  Jerry is a proud Fordham University graduate and Public Relations executive.  His job is to connect his clients to opportunities where they can build their positive public image.  He has been in PR for more that 25 years, working for two agencies before venturing out on his own.     Jerry is a guy that knows everyone because he does everything.  A quick google search will show he is a staple in sports and pop culture.     Jerry is a freelance writer and public relations executive. He has worked in P.R. for more than 25 years working with collegiate sports media, the International Fight League, and is the PR manager for Wizard World, which runs pop culture and celebrity conventions across North America.    The best though, Jerry is the voice of the Caldwell Cougars, doing the play-by-play for Caldwell University basketball.    We are grateful for Jerry, the work he does and the support he has shown us.  Enjoy the interview:   In this episode Jerry discusses: You don't have to know what you want to do How to build trusting relationships that last Venturing out on your own People care about a good story   Connect with Jerry on social media @gbpackjerry    

John Costacos got his start as an entrepreneur in 1984 when he and his brother designed a T-shirt they called “Purple Reign”, a crossover play on the hit song from Prince and the Washington Huskies' dominant defense.  The shirts sold like gangbusters, and the Costacos brothers were in business.    After selling T-shirts for a few years, John was in his local sports memorabilia store looking for his next business opportunity. Not one to over complicate things, John asked the store owner what the number 1 requested item was, that the store didn't have.  Posters of Kenny Easley, the Seattle Seahawks All-Pro Safety, was the immediate answer.    Sparked with inspiration and a knack for combining sports and pop-culture, John went to work.  He reached out to the Seahawks, pitched the idea to Kenny Easley's manager, and before you know it, he had a photo shoot scheduled with one of his sports idols.  He got his 1 “yes”, and they were on their way to success.    John and his brother struck gold.  They would create and sell more than 30 million posters of some of the most iconic athletes of all time. Willie Mays, Michael Jordan, John Elway, Bo Jackson, Roger Clemens, Larry Bird, and dozens more.  If you were a sports fan and a teenager in the 90's you likely had a Costacos brothers poster.    Fast forward to 2021, John Costacos has found a new way to breathe life into an old business idea. He has started turning his posters into NFTs and selling the digital rights of his designs.     Let's see what he is up to and how these iconic posters will be made into digital collectibles.    In this episode John talks about: Working with professional athletes Going for it if you are confident in your idea...even if you lack experience  One “Yes” from one person can change your life Telling a story through pop-culture and sports   Check out the new designs by John Costacos: https://costacoscollection.com/about https://www.facebook.com/CostacosCollection https://www.instagram.com/costacoscollection/

Sometimes it feels like we only get to hear the stories of those who have already found success. Though those conversations are fun, and we get to learn a lot from them, sometimes I can't relate because I'm not there yet myself.  I want to hear from someone who hasn't made it yet but is working the grind and finding themselves along the way.    Travis Rueckert is an everyday family man from the midwest.  He works a job, has a lovely wife and child, loves his dog, pretty much like the rest of us.  Also like many of us, Travis wants to do something he is passionate about, so in his spare time, he is building an art business.    Travis graduated with an art degree from Elmhurst College where he discovered a love for oil paintings.  He has been featured in art galleries, hospitals, and businesses across the country.  His most famous piece, titled “Love Wins”, won a competition and was featured on a billboard in downtown Manhattan.    During Covid, Travis fell into a slump. He came to the conclusion that he was burned out on painting with oils and he wanted to do something that moved people emotionally. Travis started doing mixed media artworks where he uses uncommon materials to create his pieces.  Once a week during his “Friday Fun”  you can find Travis on his Instagram channel where he explores new creative ideas and mediums.     It was great to hear from someone who is working the process, growing as an individual, and finding success.  Enjoy this episode with Travis Ruekert   Find Travis and his work here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/travisrueckert/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theartoftravisrueckert/ Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/people/allartforyou

Dalia Lourenço has more than a decade of professional experience in over 22 international roles across 8 countries working with the UN and other international organizations.    While working for the UN, Dalia noticed a pattern, she hadn't applied for a job in several years, yet she was getting great job offers.  But why?  What was she doing different?     She realized she was a sought-after authority in her field. So much so, she was getting offers for positions that never made it a job posting board (Dalia calls this the hidden job market).    Dalia wondered, surely this isn't something only I am capable of, is this process repeatable?  The answer was a resounding, yes.     Today, Dalia runs Accelerate Your Ambitions where she is helping professionals who are successful but unfulfilled and passionless, find highly paid work that they actually love.     She started her business because she was sick and tired of people breaking their backs to be successful on paper and still feeling directionless.  She wants people to know that it is possible to have money, freedom, and enjoyment in your work.    Dalia has helped professionals go from struggling to find their purpose, to getting their dream job, in as little as 8 weeks.   She truly believes that if every professional worked on the causes they really passionate about , our planet would be a completely different - happier, safer, more impactful - place to live. In this episode Dalia shares her experience: Find your sense of deserving  Become a recognized authority in your field Access the hidden job market Create a personal brand that gets noticed Detach the process from the goal   Want to connect with Dalia?  Website - http://accelerateyourambitions.pages.ontraport.net/aya-program Facebook - @accelerateambitions LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalialourenco/

Doug "Clydesdale"​ Comstock is an inspirational speaker, adventurer, and coach on the topics of mental toughness, high performance, and excellence.    Doug is a former Alaska "Deadliest Catch"​ fisherman, three-time finisher of the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, he is a renowned open water swimmer, and is an entrepreneur and owner of AED Service America, a company that delivers and maintains Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).  At age 60, Doug solo swam for 13 hours 20 minutes from England to France, covering 19 miles, across the famed English Channel, falling just two miles short of the French coast because of an injury.  In 2019 at age 64 Doug became one of the oldest swimmers in the world to swim from Europe to Africa across the Gibraltar Strait.  Doug is the founder of "Getting To Goal"​ seminars and coaching. Offering high performance coaching programs to aspiring individuals and corporations in the areas of sales performance excellence, mental toughness, and strategic business development.  Additionally, Doug has directed his own wellness consulting company since 1980 that has helped organizations such as; Aetna, Hartford Insurance, McDonalds, NBC, Harvard Business School, New England Patriots as well as celebrity clients Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, Willy Nelson, Susan St. James and more.     Doug addresses a lot in this interview:  Do what makes your heart sing and your life becomes the dance Don't listen to “No” so easily Create opportunity by showing others the value you bring to the situation It's okay to get knocked down to your knees. Take your time, but always get back up.    Get more from Doug.  Buy his book - The Mental Toughness Advantage:  https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07HPFC5WZ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_N8808VWJVT4ERT3HWM6S His website: https://www.aedserviceamerica.com Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-clydesdale-comstock-214647 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougclydesdalecomstock/

Against seemingly impossible odds, Sean Conley went from being a no-name kicker at a Division III school, to starting for the University of Pittsburgh, and ultimately having a shot at his dream of playing in the NFL, not once but three times.    After graduation, Sean began a dramatic, abbreviated career in professional football, playing for the Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, and finally for the Scottish Claymores in NFL Europe . That journey came with a price. As a result of overtraining, Sean suffered career-ending injuries, and found himself without direction and a job .    However, his story didn't end there, as part of his rehabilitation and regrouping, Sean became a dedicated yoga practitioner at the suggestion of his wife. He eventually embraced the mindfulness, meditation, and philosophy of yoga as a new life direction, and became a yoga teacher himself.  He and his wife now own Amazing Yoga in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.    Sean is the author of two books.   Amazing Yoga: A Practical Guide to Strength, Wellness, and Spirit  (That he wrote with his wife) The Point After -  The former kicker turned yoga instructor and entrepreneur takes fans inside the ups and downs of professional football and handling life's near misses on and off the field.  When Conley thought life was over, it was just beginning. Transcending football, this is the story of a former football player who discovered the true meaning of sports and life, and found happiness in the most unexpected way.    Embodying the spirit of the underdog, this is a moving tale of strength, determination, and spiritual grit. In this episode  Sean shares his story of: Burning out because you work to hard and the importance of rest Finding the opportunity in the situation you are given The importance of mindfulness More from Sean Conley:  https://www.seanconley.net https://amazingyoga.net  Buy The Point After 

Today's guest found her calling at the age of 9.  You heard that right 9 years old.    Toni Breidinger found her taste for speed when her father took her and twin sister Annie to Sonoma Raceway to race go-karts.   From that moment on Toni hasn't looked back. Today, she's the all-time winningest female in United States Auto Club (USAC) history with 19 victories, a record that helped her get noticed and make the move into NASCAR's ARCA Menard Series.  When asked about being the all-time winningest female Toni recognizes it's a great accomplishment but it's not the goal.  The real goal, to become the all-time winningest driver.  Ever.  And she is well on her way.  In February of this year, Toni made history as NASCAR's first Arab-American female driver, when she raced in the ARCA Menard Series at the Daytona International Speedway, finishing in 18th place.  If that's not enough for you,  she also dabbles in modeling, which is something else she determined she was going to do as a kid, when in her diary she wrote not only that she wanted to be a model, but what agency she wanted to work for.  Fast forward 10 years later, and she is modeling for that exact agency.  Crazy.  Though all this is great, the most impressive part about Toni is her impact on the sport.  She is single-handedly making racing accessible to new demographics all over the world.  Her influence can be seen in young girls that are inspired and motivated to follow in the superstar's footsteps.    Breaking barriers, blazing trails, and bringing NASCAR into a new generation, this is Toni Breidinger.    In this episode Toni shares with us the importance of: Choosing a team that can help you achieve your goals Staying focused when bombarded with distractions Immersing yourself into your dreams Getting back on track after you have had a “big crash” Writing down your goals.    More on Toni: https://tonibreidinger.com https://triller.co/@tonibreidinger https://www.instagram.com/tonibreidinger/?hl=en https://twitter.com/ToniBreidinger?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Do you ever dream of walking out of your job and starting your own business?  The idea is intriguing, but for most of us the notion is followed by doubt in the form of “what if?”.  What if I'm not good enough, what if no one buys my product, what if I fail?    Today's guest did just that. Chili Chullino left a secure job with a growing company to start his own venture, to chase a passion he didn't even realize he had…and it failed.     Chili has always had the spirit of an entrepreneur, but he never really understood how to leverage it.  For years he worked for other companies, helping them develop marketing strategies, forecast growth, and move into new markets.  He was clearly capable of growing and operating a business, but he always found himself doing it for someone else. Building someone else's dream.    Part of that was because Chili wasn't clear on his path, on his dream.  He knew he loved business and knew he wanted to build his own venture, but in what industry?  Providing what service or product?   That is until Chili realized his love for craftsmanship.  In a moment, Chili's life was on a new trajectory. He was going to build things with his hands.  He left his secure job, and founded Orewood Solutions.    Exciting, right? Taking the leap, trusting your own skills and pouring yourself into something you love.  That is until the pandemic hit, clients lost jobs, materials costs went through the roof, and Chili had to close the doors on Orewood Solutions.  So how do you rise from the ashes?  How do you take a failure, refocus your mindset, and turn it into a success story?    In this episode Chili Chullino explores.  The importance of creating a community to support your passion. How to pursue something you have never done before. How a single event can act as a catalyst, and provide clarity and connect the dots to show you your true path. How can you create that catalyst intentionally through new experiences. And how success and failures are not outcomes, they are events and blips on your timeline.     Connect with Chili  www.orewoodsolutions.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrewoodSolutions  Instagram: @OrewoodCS  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE2BzmywFGwFyapMYOWlb7g

At the age 23 Danny Heinsohn had what most would consider a pretty typical American life.  He was about to graduate college, had plans to take a trip abroad, and was looking forward to starting a career upon his return. That is, until he was diagnosed with brain cancer.   In a flash, all of his goals, hopes, and dreams were put on hold.  He now had to face the ultimate roadblock.  After a successful surgery that resulted in the removal of a tumor the size of a tennis ball, Danny no longer found himself an athletic 23 year. Instead, he was on the road to recovery where he had to relearn simple tasks such as talking, walking, and tying his shoes.     Fast forward 20 years later, Danny has finished an iron man, taken that trip abroad, become a nationally recognized sales coach, an author, and even started a non-profit that gives cancer survivors college scholarships.     What happens when your entire life is flipped upside down in an instant?  How do you turn a seemingly hopeless situation into a successful journey?     Lets find out.     In this episode Danny discusses: Surviving cancer is lonely, but you don't have to do it alone. Power of choice - do you live through love or do you live through fear?  Gratitude created a reason to fight. Danny didn't want to let anyone down. You have to have a vision and know that you can make it happen, even when no one else can see it.  How to leverage pain to initiate positive change.   Danny's Keynote - www.dannyheinsohnSWC.com Complimentary Sales Coaching Workshop: www.dannyheinsohnSWC.com LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyheinsohn/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dannyheinsohn  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dannyheinsohn/

Liz Arkeilpane is a mother, an entrepreneur, an adventurer, and this week's guest.    For several years Liz organized and managed retreats for some of the world's largest companies.  Getting to travel the world seemed sexy from the outside, but over time the stress and anxiety of the job got to her. She decided she wanted to do something more meaningful with her career, something she could be proud of and that she could share with her new daughter.    After leaving her corporate job, she founded Bloom retreats. Bloom provides luxury retreats that bring women together through experience, culture, cuisine and adventure. This new adventure allows her to hold onto the things she loved about her career, while leaving behind those things that caused anxiety.     In this episode Liz shares:  Take the first imperfect action to get started Building a community that supports you and your dreams Being an imposter in a world of imposters Doing what you love  Leaving a legacy   If you would like to join a retreat or hear more from Liz check her out here: https://www.bloom-retreats.com https://www.facebook.com/bloomretreats.us https://www.instagram.com/bloom_retreats/

Kevin Venardos had childhood dreams of performing on broadway. He even began to pursue those dreams, getting a degree in musical theater. After college however, he came across a unique opportunity that would take his life in a vastly different direction… a job post for a circus ringmaster. At age 22, he became the youngest ringmaster in the history of the ringling brothers and barnum abd bailey circus.   While Kevin loved his work as a ringmaster, he knew there was something more for him in life, so he set off to create a show of his own! In 2014, The Venardos Circus, or as kevin likes to call it, the little circus that could, was born. In this episode, kevin discusses the ups and down of entrepreneurship, following your passions, and what it means to Live your circus dream. This episode covers topics such as:   Following your dreams Embracing your uniqueness How to handle the bullies in the world How to adapt and innovate in the face of adversity   We hope you enjoy this amazing and inspiring conversation with Kevin Venardos.   www.thvenardoscircus.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VenardosCircus Instagram: @venardoscircus  

Right Place Right Now continues its Olympic journey with Greco-Roman Wrestler John Stefanowicz   John knew he was destined for great things, but he had no idea how that would unfold. He wrestled in high school and had dreams of going to the Olympics, but his senior year, no colleges showed intertest in him.  So, John had to reevaluate and choose a new path.    Enlisting in the Marines, John was on his way to greatness through service to his country, however he never gave up on his wrestling dreams.  He continued to compete in weekend tournaments and intramural events, until one day his destiny showed itself.  The Marines had a team, and John was going to take his shot.     Reflecting on his journey, John says that he was on the brink of success multiple times and had no idea. So he went back for more. John changed his mindset, and became more disciplined, and now he is Tokyo bound.    In this episode John shares with us: What it means to be a Marine, Olympian, and family man How you don't always have to believe in yourself to find success How the difficult times have set him up for everything else to be easier What does it take to get to the next level Follow John's olympic journey https://www.instagram.com/rockman_actual/?hl=en https://twitter.com/StefanowiczJohn https://www.teamusa.org/usa-wrestling/athletes/John-Stefanowicz

Jordan Larson is headed to her 3rd Olympics with Team USA volleyball.  She was gifted with athleticism and a competitive spirit, but that in itself isn't what got her to the Olympic team.  Over the past 12 years Jordan has had to adapt and evolve her routines and self-care to ensure that she can continue to perform at the highest level.  This longevity has also given her the opportunity to grow as a teammate and leader.    As the team's veteran, Jordan has seen her role morph from being a naïve individual contributor, to a vocal leader that others look up to.  Jordan says that focusing on what you can control, showing up consistently, and giving your best are the keys to success.    Jordan credits her team and support structure for the success she has seen.  In this episode she discusses: How to maintain a high level of competition over time Leadership 101 - Everyone is different, and you need to learn and adapt in order to impact them You don't have to be great - focus on being consistently good The importance of taking time off Being intentional with connecting with your teammates    We are excited to follow Jordan's Olympic journey. You can connect with here here: https://www.instagram.com/gov1007/ https://twitter.com/JordanLarson10 https://usavolleyball.org/athlete/jordan-larson/

Krysta Palmer has had dreams of going to the Olympics since she was 5 years old. Her journey to reaching that goal has been anything BUT what she expected it to be.  Krysta started her Olympic journey at the young age of 5 years old in the sport of gymnastics. After a series of knee injuries in her teenage years, she transitioned her dreams to the sport of trampoline. More Injuries kept her from pursuing trampoline, but just when she was prepared to give up her dreams and go to School full time, she discovered diving at the age of 20. Now, 9 years later, Krysta has become the first woman to qualify for two different diving events in the same Olympic games.   Krysta's story is one of dedication, perseverance, and mental toughness. She shared with us many of the lessons she's learned along the way, and how she stays motivated and positive, no matter what life throws her way.

Thomas Thompson was a pastor for decades. Through his many years of experience, he has gained a plethora of knowledge and wisdom that he now uses in his career as a transition coach. This episode covers many of the things Thomas has learned in his life, such as: - If we are not intentional with our minds, we will give our focus to whatever demands our attention.  Where am I going to direct my attention, time and mind? Be intentional with it.  - You become the average of the 5 things you most put in your mind.  - What activities or people are most critical to help you focus on the life you want? - Say no to good things so that you can say yes to the great things.   - If you want to lead others well you must first lead yourself well. - People have intention but they are not always intentional.

In part two of our two-part Meet the Hosts series, Travis discusses how he went from an electrician to owning and running a successful brewery. He gives practical advice from the many experiences along the way.   - Impossible is an opportunity, not an obstacle. - Easier does not mean better. - How you can put yourself in right places by being intentional. - Craft the life you want to live.

In part one of our two-part Meet the Hosts series, We hear from Brandon. Through his diverse career history and life story, Brandon has learned many life lessons. In this interview, Brandon shares wisdom on many things, such as: - How to realize your natural talents and leverage them as often as possible. - You can learn lessons in every job, even if it is not the job you will have forever. - How to improvise when your plans fall apart. - Knowing when it's time to move on. - What he learned from wandering around Europe for 90 days. - Leaning on the help, talents, and expertise of others. You can't do it all by yourself.  - Be slow to judge others. You don't know what they have going on in their lives.

With over 17 years of marketing experience on both the agency and client side, Nina Cashman has built successful products and brands for national companies throughout her career.  She believes that the most important brand you can build is your own.  This requires full awareness of personal values and acceptance of current capabilities, as well as a sincere belief that anything is possible. Whether corporate brands or personal brands, the most successful brands are created by people who pave their own unique paths and listen to their own hearts above anything else.    As the former Director of Corporate Marketing for a publicly traded travel & leisure company, Nina came to the realization that her greatest successes extended far beyond driving consistent double-digit growth for the brands she managed.  Her biggest accomplishment was witnessing the growth, connection, collaboration, and achievement that transpired when her teams felt fully empowered to perform at their best.     Recognizing her true passion to build people over products, Nina left corporate marketing in 2014 to pursue her passion.  Now she is paving her own path as a professional coach who specializes in career growth and development, leadership, team building, and individual branding.    In this episode we Nina discusses:   How to connect with the truth of who you are. Everyone has their own path; you have to pave yours in the way that's right for you.  Having a willingness to start over.  Adopting a “Know Fear” mentality  Fear is cured through action   Want to connect or get more form Nina?  FREE Purposeful Intentions Cheat Sheet -  https://www.paveyourway.com/cheat-sheet Check out her online coaching program - https://www.paveyourway.com/pave-challenge   Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninacashman/,  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readytopave

Alan Briggs helps leaders avoid burnout, get healthy and reach more impact. He coaches leaders, consults with teams, curates leadership experiences and creates life-altering content alongside his team at Stay Forth Designs. He also co-hosts Right Side up Leadership Podcast. He has been a pastor, church planting catalyst and entrepreneur. He is dad to four amazing kids and husband to one amazing wife. His books Staying is the New Going, Guardrails and Everyone's a Genius help leaders take their next right steps.   In this episode, Alan provides us life coaching: You are the common denominator in both your failures...and successes How to recognize and prevent burnout Right places are often relationships or connections, not actually places limitations breed innovation   Want to connect with Alan? www.alanbriggs.coach www.stayforth.com

Have you ever wondered what it takes to start and grow a successful YouTube channel or an online business?    Our episode today features Youtuber and course creator, Nathan Larsen.   Nathan is a songwriter, producer, and educator. In 13 months, he has grown his YouTube channel from 1,000 subscribers to over 65,000 subscribers and reached over 2 million viewers with his videos teaching music production.    Nathan is the founder of an online program that teaches home studio production and songwriting called the Producer Accelerator. The program launched in January 2021 and has already gained students from across the world.    In this episode Nathan shares his wisdom: You have to go through the sucky part Exhaust your free resources when learning something new YouTube is complicated; you can have a lot of subscribers and make no money It takes 5 years to become an overnight success Want more from Nathan?  https://theproduceraccelerator.com

Ethan Fisher is the founder of a non-profit, keynote speaker, mental health advocate, and an inspiration to many.  From star athlete to prison inmate, Ethan's story is a lesson in accountability, passion, and perseverance.     In this episode Ethan gives us insight into:  The social impact on mental health  Normalizing taboo conversations  Social media and its impact on suicide rates   Want to learn more and connect with Ethan?  http://www.lifecon.org/

Yemi Mobolade's personal mission statement is, “I collaborate for the health, growth, and prosperity of my beloved city of Colorado Springs. I make my impact through economic development, entrepreneurship, community development, ministry, & leadership development.”   In this episode Yemi discusses: Leading and Influencing others to increase your impact How to identify your personal strengths What to do with those strengths once you recognize them How to navigate the fear of failure by leaning into it The importance of vulnerability and sharing your failures with those you lead   Want to learn more or connect with Yemi? https://www.yemimobolade.com https://www.facebook.com/Yemi.Mobolade/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yemimobolade/ https://www.instagram.com/yemimobolade/

If you want to be successful, you have to get attention.  Our guest today is the guru of getting attention.    Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team.   The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Because of Jesse's ability to get attention, the Savannah Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets.   Jesse shared his ability to get attention and turn it into success when he released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in January of 2018 with a World Book Tour…at Epcot.      In this episode the man in the Yellow Tux, Jesse Cole brings us life gems:  Forget your passion, find things that give you energy In order to make a difference you must first get attention Challenge the status quo Don't talk about failures, talk about what's next…and when you've made it, reflect on the failures You are not for everybody. Know who you are NOT for.  Find who you are and AMPLIFY IT.    See more from Jesse Cole and the Savannah Bananas https://thesavannahbananas.com/staff-member/jesse-cole/ https://thesavannahbananas.com https://findyouryellowtux.com

Croix Sather is appropriately known as the Marathon Man. In 2011 he completed a 2600 mile trek from California to New York, running 100 marathons in 100 days, where he also delivered 100 inspirational speeches.  Why would he do this?     It all started when he asked himself 1 question…”What would I do if I knew you would succeed?”   Living with that philosophy Croix is a world record holder, international public speaker, and maybe even a little bit of a nomad.     In this episode Croix gives us insight into Finding a purpose that pulls you to success The lie of work/life balance How the universe will conspire to support you…but only if you take massive action Accelerating your success by immersing yourself completely   Want more?  Check out the 11 day transformation with Croix.  http://www.11daytransformation.com

Welcome to the Right Place Right now podcast. In our intro episode, we pulled out our favorite segments from our first five guests to give our listeners a taste of what to expect on our show. We hope you enjoy these short conversations. Full episodes from each guest are coming up next!