Shake the Cosmos - Empower your Vision

What is the benefit of knowing your niche? How can you identify your ideal client or customer? What is a technique that can be useful in discovering the niche for your business? I dig deeper into the topic of customer niche, with Lauren Turton who is a revenue expansion specialist for wellness experts.She's successfully worked with over 200 companies on their marketing, branding, advertising, and events and has leveraged those assets to scale their businesses. Lauren is a partner at Ciao Ciao Piadina, an Italian restaurant located in La Jolla, San Diego, CA. She is the Vice President of Namaste Wings to Fly America, a volunteer-based nonprofit that helps provide children in India education and essential services so they can be self-sufficient upon adulthood. She founded At Least One Day a Month, a program that collaborates with small nonprofits based in San Diego to provide them with people power, monetary donations, and supplies, one or more days a month. 

How can you share who you truly are and your story? What are the benefits of being vulnerable? What is a 4 step framework ("GOLD") we can use to harness vulnerability as a strength? Tune into the power of story-telling and power of sharing your message as you hear from a Speaking Strategist, doc.Peace, who shares with us a 4-step method that she uses to harness her own vulnerability into stories.As a BONUS, there is a spoken word flow performance (15:00) by doc.Peace as well, titled, “Mirror Face-Off." A performance she gifts us with to help overcome fears.Dr. Peace Uche is doc.PEACE, a Doctor of pharmacy by trade and Spoken Word Poet at heart. doc.PEACE is a best selling author of doc.PEACE of Mind Method: A Poetic Guide to Living Your Best Life (exclusively available on Amazon). She's presented on numerous stages across the world, speaking on how to live a more passionate and fulfilled life consistently. doc PEACE transforms mindsets using the power of spoken word and emboldens aspiring speakers to share their life stories, providing valuable insight on story-crafting and finding a platform. She lives in San Diego, CA where she avidly plays beach volleyball in her free time.To sign up for the IMPACT SPEAKING SUMMITI, hosted by doc.Peace, click hereTo get in touch with doc.Peace, follow her on Instagram at doc.peace

She is the “Lady Gaga of mantra.” Have you wondered how the astrology and positions of the planets can be impacting your day-to-day? How can one better understand astrology and the ‘transit calendar’ to overcome the energies in the current COVID 19 times? My guest for this very special podcast episode is OSLEE, who describes the basics behind the evolutionary astrology and explains the energies going around right now, and practical ways we can manage the changes activated by planetary positions.To get in touch with Libby if you'd like to lear;n more, contact her on Instagram oslee_musicYou can also watch the podcast video The force behind OSLEE is Libby Dorot, who brings her classical training as a singer and pianist to her contemporary production and performance of electronic Kundalini Yoga mantra music. In addition to her work as a musician, she is also a Litios Diamond Light Priestess, Evolutionary Astrologer, and certified Kundalini Yoga teacher. OSLEE music has been described as "Lana del Rey meets Chakra music," and "the Lady Gaga of mantra." She brings her high elevation, heart-centered performances internationally at festivals, retreats, workshops, and seminars in the US, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and more. Libby also brings her work as a Litios Diamond Light Priestess internationally, providing training, and seminars with the son of the Litios founders, Gregor Eisele. Recently they had training in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and will soon be offering virtual seminars to aid people in the elevation and harmonization of their Light bodies and Consciousnesses during this unique time.Libby currently offers free meditations on Instagram Live every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8am PST, so check her out at Oslee_music on Instagram and #ElevateTogether. 

The demand for non-profit services has increased dramatically because of COVID-19. Are you a leader at a non-profit who is finding yourself trying to do MORE with LESS staff? What are 3 key things you can do to overcome and pivot in these times? I discuss these things with my friend and Bowdoin College alumnus, Roman Jackson, who is a Program Offer responsible for providing grants to nonprofit organizations. He offers what kinds of things can non-profit leaders do to in the current COVID-19 environment.Roman Vann Jackson is a Program Officer. He acts as an agent for his employer to provide grants to nonprofit organizations on behalf of client foundations. He is a generalist, which means that he provides funding to support different causes such as animal welfare, economic development, housing and homelessness, education, youth development, etc. His two biggest portfolios are Arts and Culture and workforce development where he developed programming and participated on many panels regarding build the capacity of the field and ushered $10s of millions of dollars in grants to support organizational development to nonprofits in New York City and across the country.His passion for the nonprofit field comes from his experience having been served by nonprofit organizations throughout his life, which has helped him to become the person he is today. Coming from a disadvantaged background the Harlem Children’s Zone was instrumental in helping him, and lots of others, to achieve academic and career success. There are many others across the county just like him who suffer from societal barriers that are helped by nonprofits. According to Roman, Nonprofits were created to help individuals who are oppressed, mistreated and experience barrier to attaining a fulfilled life due to their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social-economic status, education level, physical and mental ability and any other condition that prevents them from attaining the basic American foundation of life, liberty and the pursuit of property and happiness.To get in touch with Roman: LinkedInTwitter: Vann_JacksonInstagram: Vann_JacksonBlogSome resources for non-profit’s shared by Roman with us are below:Blue Avocado :Blue Avocado is an online magazine fueled by a monthly newsletter designed to provide practical, tactical tips and tools to nonprofit leaders. A small but mighty team of committed social sector leaders produces the publication, enlisting content from a wide range of practitioners, funders, and experts.BoardSource BoardSource, formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1988. Its mission is "to inspire and support excellence in nonprofit governance and board and staff leadership."BridgeSpanThe Bridgespan Group is a U.S. nonprofit organization in Boston, Massachusetts that provides management consulting to nonprofits and philanthropists. In addition to consulting, Bridgespan makes case studies freely available on its website and publications.CompassPointCompassPoint helps leaders, nonprofit organizations, and movements committed to social justice realize their full power.National Council of NonprofitsThe National Council of Nonprofits is a trusted resource and advocate for America's charitable nonprofitsNonprofit Finance FundNFF promotes the success of nonprofits by providing capital, strategic consulting, and using their knowledge and influence to transform the funding and financing landscape.Great List of Additional Resources 

I remember my first mentor, do you remember yours? How can you go about finding a mentor? What are ways you can become a mentor? If you are already mentoring, how can you take it to the next level? I discuss these topics with my friend, and fellow Bowdoin College and Posse alumnus, Dudney Sylla, who serves as Program Director overseeing and supporting special projects including MENTOR’s work on informal mentoring, education, and guide on the intersections of mentoring and masculinity.Previously Dudney worked as a Design Consultant for the Office of Human Capital – Diversity Programs at Boston Public Schools and as a Program Manager at Jobs for the Future. Dudney holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology and a Master’s in Education from the University of Washington. Thanks to Dudney for sharing some of these resources with us:For those interested in being better mentors or be more mentor like with those they currently know The Power of Relationships - https://www.mentoring.org/program-resources/mentor-resources-and-publications/the-power-of-relationships/Mentoring & Masculinity -  https://www.mentoring.org/masculinity/Developmental Relationships Framework - https://www.search-institute.org/developmental-relationships/developmental-relationships-framework/Web of Support - https://www.americaspromise.org/sites/default/files/d8/WebsSupport_ResearchBrief_v2.pdfResources for mentoring during COVID-19https://www.mentoring.org/coronavirus-resources  If you are a mentoring professional, run or want to start a program: Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring (EEPM) 4th Edition: https://www.mentoring.org/program-resources/elements-of-effective-practice-for-mentoring/  Contact your local MENTOR Affiliate -  https://www.mentoring.org/our-work/our-affiliates/National Mentoring Resource Center  (NMRC) - What is Mentoring -  https://nationalmentoringresourcecenter.org/index.php/what-works-in-mentoring/what-is-mentoring.htmlThe Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring -  https://www.evidencebasedmentoring.org/Critical Mentoring: A Practical Guide -   https://www.torieweiston.com/For those already running a mentoring program(EEPM) https://www.mentoring.org/program-resources/elements-of-effective-practice-for-mentoring/    National Mentoring Resource Center  (NMRC) - Apply for Technical Assistance -  https://nationalmentoringresourcecenter.org/index.php/training-ta/technical-assistance.html The Mentoring Connector is the only national database of mentoring programs. The Mentoring Connector is a free service that helps quality youth mentoring programs across the country recruit more local volunteers while greatly increasing visibility for their organizations. https://www.mentoring.org/program-resources/mentoring-connector/   

Are you missing working out? How can you find the motivation to add some movement to your day? Take a listen to Chris Hitchko, Fitness Expert and Owner of ShowUp Fitness. He offers 3 practical ways you can stay healthy and meet your fitness goals while you are at home. Full disclaimer, I felt mad motivated after listening to this podcast myself. Take a listen to Chris Hitchko, Fitness Expert and Owner of ShowUp Fitness. He offers 3 practical ways you can stay healthy and meet your fitness goals while you are at home. Full disclaimer, I felt mad motivated after listening to this podcast myself. Chris Hitchko, CSCS, owns ShowUp Fitness, a personal training facility with locations in San Diego, Santa Monica and the San Francisco Bay area. He's has graduated more than 1,000 personal trainers and helped more than 400 become certified through NASM. He is Author of How To Become A Successful Personal Trainer & The Vulgar Truth Diet: Fat Loss. 90% of success is SHOWING UP!www.showupfitness.com

Feeling off your A-Game? How can you get grounded in these dynamic times? What can help you recognize that you are off from your center? What is 1 action step that can bring you back to the center? Join me on a spiritual and uplifting conversation with Emily Perry, who is an intuitive life coach, hair artist, energy healer, and yoga/meditation/breathwork teacher. She is founder of Colorfully Conscious, which was born from Emily’s vision of redefining beauty, by providing clients with tangible, yet infinite experiences of both inner and outer transformation. Emily gifts us with a short-guided 3-minute meditation as well (10:00). A recent client said this about her breath exercises: "I absolutely LOVED the breathing exercise. I have found that simple (black and white type of breathing exercises) have helped me in such an immense way. Emily, you are a godsend, a blessing, a nurturing human being, loving, open minded, and free."Some of Emily's classes are:Mondays @ 11am PST: Kundalini Yoga & Meditation to Open the Heart & Calm the MindSaturdays @ 11am PST: JUST Breathe: Breathwork & Reiki energy healing followed by a sharing circleJoin Zoom Meeting:https://zoom.us/j/649239143

How can you motivate and empower your team virtually? What are some mistakes leaders make in a virtual environment? What are 6 ways to be a great leader in these turbulent times? Take a listen to Darren Reinke from Group Sixty as he shares practical and easily implementable strategies to lead virtual teams.Darren is a friend and fellow Cal UC Berkeley alumnus, and founder of Group Sixty, which helps companies win in competitive and changing marketplaces by maximizing the development and impact of leaders and their teams. He has over 20 years of experience coaching and advising companies and executives across a range of industries including technology, life sciences, professional services, consumer products, and manufacturing. His career started at Accenture in 1997 out of the San Francisco office. While there, he developed a strong consulting skillset through his strategic consulting work with companies such as Adecco, E*TRADE, and Kaiser Permanente. After his time at Accenture, Darren received his MBA from UC Berkeley. Darren also has gained practical, hands-on experience on the client side working at leading companies including Gap, Neutrogena, and Provide Commerce (now FTD).Specifically, Group Sixty strengthens organizations by transforming leaders and managers into player coaches who can develop and engage their direct reports. Group Sixty also coaches leadership teams to improve communication, collaboration, trust, and accountability leading to greater productivity, lower turnover, and the ability to adapt to changing marketplace conditions.Click here to see the 10 tips for leading virtual teams.

Are you longing for human touch and socialization during the COVID-19 Quarantine? What is the reason and chemistry behind physical touch and why are we wired to be social? In the latest episode of Shake The Cosmos podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jessica Zager, who is doctor of pelvic health physical therapy, sex counselor, and sex educator. She is one of the five people in the world with an American Association of Sexuality Educators (AASECT), Counselors and Therapists certification in sex counseling. She offers practical five different ways you can experience and practice human touch during social distancing (What, how is that possible?!?)To get in touch with Dr. Jessica Zager, and see the five different ways you can experience human touch during social distancing, head on over tohttp://drjzager.com/air-hugs  

What are some ways to uplift people and communicate consciously? What things recently certified teachers can focus on to grow their yoga business? In the second episode with Guru Mantra, you get to hear a true story from one of his business mentors. He also shares suggestions for students who recently have gone through yoga training and what intention is good to have when teaching students (07:42).Guru Mantra Singh was recently chosen as one of the 10 most favorite Kundalini Yoga teachers in the world. He has over 40 years of experience teaching and practicing yoga. As a husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur and business owner, he shares his life lessons of incorporating yoga lifestyle in all parts of his life. https://shakethecosmos.com/podcasts 

MEDITATE LIKE AN EXPERT. Want to incorporate meditation in your daily busy life? What does it really mean to meditate and how can you get the benefits? In this episode of Shake The Cosmos, I am honored to sit down with Guru Mantra Singh, who has over 40 years of experience teaching and practicing yoga. As a husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur and business owner, he shares his life lessons of incorporating yoga lifestyle in all parts of his life. Guru Mantra Singh was recently chosen as one of the 10 most favorite Kundalini Yoga teachers in the world. This first episode includes a quick 2-minute guided meditation anyone can do. 

Want to get into product management? What is a typical day of product management? What are some organizations helping to empower women’s careers? Take a listen to Vaishali Mittal on Shake The Cosmos, as she discusses her own story of transitioning from engineering to product management as well as offers actionable tips for people looking to making the switch.Vaishali is an experienced Senior Product Marketing Manager with a demonstrated history of successful product launches from ideation to launch in the medical device industry. Skilled in Medical Devices, Sales, Research and Development (R&D), Verification and Validation. Strong marketing professional with a Biomedical Engineering background and certificates from Harvard Business School Online in Finance, Disruptive Strategy, Credential of Readiness focused in Business. Organizations recommended by Vaishali for women empowerment and mentorship:Society of Women EngineersHealthcare Businesswomen's AssociationMed Tech Women

How can you tell a good story? What are the A,B,C's of authentic storytelling? How can we reshape our own narrative? In this newest episode of Shake The Cosmos, Nathan Young discusses storytelling and offers his own story, and also tips for great storytelling. Nathan leads New Narrative, which offers various events, workshops, and a community to provide business and individuals support in taking control of their narrative. Links to some of the references in the podcast:Sapiens: A Brief History of Human Kind (book)Brené Brown - Power of Vulnerability (Ted Talk) Thanks for your patience with some of the background sounds in this episode. 

“LAUGHTER IS A GREAT MEDICINE WITHOUT ANY SIDE EFFECTS.”Did you smile today?In the newest episode, I tell a story about an encounter at an airport ... and take a listen to get your smile on. =)https://shakethecosmos.com/podcasts

How can YOU "control your narrative"? What do the start-up founders need? How can you make the most of your business school experience? One and only, Jack Song, Head of Communications at Grabango joins Shake The Cosmos podcast this week. He shares with us his experience of expanding Lime into a global brand and helping start-ups grow from ground up. He also shares his advice for current business school students (based on his experience from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business), and how can job seekers break into to the start up industry. He also gives us a hint of what are 2 exciting things coming up ahead personally for him (hint: 17:30).Tune in to get tips on: - What's it like working at a start-up? - What do founders struggle with when they are trying to launch? - What do startups need help with? - How can you make the most of your business school experience? - What are some trends in tech right now? 

How to get to know the leadership at your future company? In this second episode of the conversation with Jessica Shaanan, we dig deeper into startup leadership, what it takes to make the career pivots, and discuss questions such as:- What are some things to look at when picking up your next company?- What it takes to convince future employer when you are trying to pivot into a new function?- What helps people push through the "invisible walls" that exist amongst themselves?

Jessica Shaanan shares her personal and professional story of breaking through the barriers and limits and making career pivots. She shares her journey of starting a coaching business, working as an entrepreneur, and navigating unchartered territories at startups, and landing a dream corporate sales job. Hit subscribe to follow for another episode with Jessica next week.

Happy New Year, and wishing you an exciting 2020. Nicole Serena Silver, Executive Director of Growmyfuture.org, and creator of the guidebook 'Vekita Full Potential' talks about her story as an entrepreneur and the secret sauce behind discovering passion, living your life at 100 year old, integrating work-life, empowering ideas, and leveling up your community. Podcast Outline:Networking (11:00)Your life at 100 years old (14:00)Integrating work-life (24:00)Prioritizing your ideas (28:00Finding your passion (33:00)See more events, podcasts, and connect with Abhishek at www.shakethecosmos.com

You can do it. This is the last step. A different way of decision-making.

60% of human body is water. What's the most powerful force around us? Take a listen to see how to use this to build our own systems of support and resilience. Music from https://filmmusic.io"Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Are you chasing after something? There is something particular that happens when we chase, take a listen for more.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

What do you love most? Take a moment to capture what you love most as it will power you through the crap to achieve your vision. Music from https://filmmusic.io"Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Stuck? Looking for a change? Have an idea? Get the next concrete steps, all in less than 30 minutes. About the author: Abhishek shares his own life stories and extracting the mental models which informed his critical decisions. He is a business executive passionate about yoga, self-development, and creating value for companies. Abhishek received his MBA from UC-Berkeley, and performs private and public speaking engagements.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Step 1. Vision Accelerator. Imagine you could find your vision or your calling in less than 3 minutes. Tune in to find out more. Step 1 is like taking a small plunge, and that's OK. This step will identify your calling, and a vision will quickly follow. Music from https://filmmusic.io"Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

 “Music itself is a lot of joy. So you should definitely enjoy music, love music, and flow with the music.” -Devi JiBeing able to reach your goal brings satisfaction, but the journey itself can also be a gift. This week, Devi Ji, a famous Hindi & Bhojpuri singer, graces us on the show with her music and her story. Listen in as Devi sings one of her most popular songs, and her advice to aspiring musicians. What is your biggest challenge right now? And what are you doing to overcome them? Share it in the comments and inspire the world!Join the Shake the Cosmos Community: WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeHighlights: 03:51 Art- Its Nature05:29 Facing the Challenges07:35 Singing is a Happy Moment09:31 Devi Sings!11:53 Advice for Musicians14:21 Don't Forget to Smile 18:01 Devi's WishSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

“The most important relationship is yourself.” -Abhishek SharmaAre you stressed out and lacking motivation? Are you feeling disconnected in your relationships? Are you experiencing changes in your body? Maybe it's time you hit the pause button and get recharged. This week, I want to share with you simple tricks that helped me recharge my mind. The last one works like charm! Tune in until the end to hear my bonus tip. If you want a copy of some great meditations I use to recharge my mind, simply drop me a message on Instagram, @shakethecosmos. Highlights: 02:38 Maximize Your Energy04:00 When Do You Need a Mental Recharge06:47 3 Steps to Recharge09:55 Mirror Meditation 11:35 Bonus TipSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

How do you find your calling? What type of work accomplishes your calling? How do you continue to pursue your passions during a pandemic? How can we create spaces for the possibility of joy that bring us back to ourselves and back to each other? Assistant Professor Diego Millan joins me to discuss teaching, communication, vulnerability and how COVID-19 has radically altered our commitment to our life pursuits. In this episode, Diego shares his thoughts on mental health and collapse of boundaries between work and life during the pandemic. Diego is an Assistant Professor of English and Africana Studies at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA. Broadly, he situates his current research at the intersection of Black Studies and Humor Studies. Diego is currently working on a book manuscript that brings this together. Tentatively titled Laughter’s Fury: The Double Bind of Black Laughter , this project examines the cultural politics and critical traditions that structure the racialization of laughter. From 2016-2018, Diego was a Presidential Diversity Postdoctoral Fellow at Brown University’s Pembroke Center, where he taught two courses in the Gender and Sexuality Studies Program: one on American regionalism and another on laughter, resistance, and African American literature. Diego received his PhD from Tufts University’s Department of English in 2016. He is a Mellon Mays Fellow and a Posse Scholar. Diego dreams of one day having an avocado tree that fruits. Find Diego at https://diegomillan.com/ , dmillan@wlu.edu , or on Twitter @laughtersfury Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

How do you stay motivated in pursuit of your goals? What is it like conceiving and producing an album from scratch? Musician, Producer, and Audio Engineer Shawn Caliber talks about the process of creating his album,“The Best Of Us,”, over the past 6-7 years and how he lives out his motto “No More Excuses” every day. Excuses... They are the weak man's shelter. In times of adversity, they stampede like commuters during rush hour, most unable to escape the flow. Enter Shawn Caliber, a Harlem native with a drive as notorious as the unofficial NYC borough itself. Shawn's modus operandi is a simple one: No More Excuses. His art is self-described as 'motivational music that inspires people to be better in all aspects of their lives’. It's a simple tenet, but one that few people master on this winding road called life. 'No More Excuses' is not only a motto, but also a testament to his drive for success.Whether masterfully engineering tracks for Surefire Creative Studios or collaborating on projects with independent and major label artists alike, the man informally known as S-Caliber raps with the same lethal edge given his namesake. The title track for his debut coaxes the listener to work hard, claiming success is 'the result of progress, when you show promise with integrity and positive energy'. In a music industry filled with pretenders and complacency, he engenders the opposite through every word from his mouth and sound from your speakers.Shawn claims that 'music is a gift, a weapon, and a blessing', and it is one that has allowed him a great ascension in hip-hop, having performed with the likes of Talib Kweli, Wale, Naughty by Nature, Beanie Sigel, Dead Prez and many other notable musicians. Additionally, the music industry has taken notice of his prowess, with the Surefire Creative Studios imprint being nominated for multiple Grammy, Soul Train and BET awards. Whereas some artists would be content, Shawn is working just as hard as the day he started. Shawn Caliber is currently promoting his latest release, titled “The Best Of Us”- a collaborative album with Boston based rapper, Versatyle. The project features artists such as Skyzoo, Torae, Emilio Rojas, Termanology and other notable names. It also showcases production from Statik Selektah, Latrell James, his Surefire Creative Studios team and others. “The Best Of Us” is available on all digital streaming platforms as well as iTunes, Google Play, & Amazon Music. Find Shawn: @shawncaliber or https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shawncaliberandversatyle/the-best-of-us-intro Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

What is it like being a professor? What are some of the most exciting things about research? In this episode, Professor and Computational Electromagnetics specialist Vitaliy Lomakin shares his expertise in and passion for electrical engineering. Vitaliy Lomakin joined ECE in September 2005. He received his M.Sc. degree from Kharkiv National University (Ukraine) in 1996 and Ph.D. degree from Tel Aviv University (Israel) in 2003, both in Electrical Engineering. While completing his Ph.D. dissertation, he was an instructor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Tel Aviv University, and worked part-time for Xellant, an Israeli high-tech company. In 2002-2005 he was a Postdoctoral Associate and Visiting Assistant Professor in the Center for Computational Electromagnetics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include analytical and numerical methods for studying electromagnetic fields in complex configurations as well as applications of these methods for the analysis and design of novel devices and systems. He teaches core undergraduate level courses in electrical engineering and electromagnetics, and assists in the development of a graduate sequence in electromagnetics and optics. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

How do sparks of interest in a specific field ignite? How does art history teach a deeper appreciation of human creativity? In this episode, accomplished art historian Alice Sullivan gives a taste of her field and delves into the visual history of Eastern Europe. Alice Isabella Sullivan holds a BA from Bowdoin College, an MA in art history from Williams College, and completed her PhD at the University of Michigan. She is a historian of medieval art, architecture, and visual culture, specializing in the artistic production of Eastern Europe and the Byzantine-Slavic cultural spheres between the 14th and 16th centuries. Among her peer-reviewed academic publications, she has award-winning articles, and recently a co-edited book published with Brill. In 2018, Alice co-founded the initiative titled North of Byzantium ( www.northofbyzantium.org ( http://www.northofbyzantium.org/ ) ) – which explores the rich medieval history, art, and culture of the northern frontiers of the Byzantine Empire in Eastern Europe. She is now working on several other books in the field of art history, and is co-directing a new interactive website titled Mapping Eastern Europe. Contact her at: https://umich.academia.edu/AliceIsabellaSullivan Book links: https://www.northofbyzantium.org/publications/ and https://www.amazon.com/Byzantium-Eastern-European-Culture-450-1450/dp/900442136X Slideshow Images on https://shakethecosmos.com/podcasts/alice-sullivan Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

How do you embrace your emotions and get in touch with your heart? How do you stay connected to yourself and others in difficult times? In the episode, leadership coach Susan Bernstein shares her journey from unhappy to fulfilled and we discuss the importance of listening to the voice inside. Susan gifts us with her tips on using journaling, art therapy, mind body psychology, and self-reflection to clear out pent-up emotion and appreciate your life. Dr. Susan Bernstein has been an executive & leadership coach to high-achieving professionals since 2001. She provides expert guidance to mid- to senior-level professionals to help them boost their career satisfaction and amplify their success. A veteran of leadership roles at Franklin-Covey, Intel, and Accenture, she knows how to help her clients navigate challenging work situations. Susan earned her MBA at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and her PhD in Somatic Psychology from the Chicago School for Professional Psychology's Santa Barbara campus. You’ll find her innovative thought leadership on caring for the health of your career in publications including FastCompany, Thrive Global, and Psychology Today. Contact her at https://drsusanbernstein.com/ or hello@DrSusanBernstein.com Check out her video Starved For Touch on Youtube https://youtu.be/uLqcJMNKh3w and one of her exercises on https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:6706623674369236992 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

What does the process of writing a book entail? How do you push through failure and what does it have to offer you? In this episode, Jerome Farmer shares his journey through writing his first adult fiction novel and what it has taught him. Jerome Connelly Farmer has had a successful career as an engineer, inventor and technology consultant. He has three engineering degrees from Stanford and an MBA from the Anderson School. He has several patents and spent many years managing engineering teams and consulting for high-tech firms, movie studios, and Fortune 500 companies. J.C. was born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI. He is an airplane pilot, sailor, scuba diver and avid traveler; he has explored Tibet, camped in the Australian outback, canoed through the Amazon River, and retraced segments of Ernest Shackleton’s famous rescue in Antarctic. J. C.’s passion for wildlife photography has taken him to all seven continents, including searching for Komodo Dragons in Indonesia, wild macaws in the Peruvian jungle, endangered species in the Galapagos Islands, Duck-billed Platypus in Australia, and White Rhinoceros in Botswana. J.C. is the author of the romantic thriller Counterfeit Lover and the children’s book Santa’s Dashboard. Writing combines his love for adventure, invention and exploration. When he is not traveling, J.C. lives in Solana Beach, CA. You can find him at https://www.jeromefarmer.com/ or @jeromeconnelley Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

Today, I sit down with Jack Song to learn about the steps he has taken during quarantine to better his mind, body, and soul. selguidedtour.co/contact ( http://selguidedtour.co/contact ) https://www.cunninghamcollective.com/get-to-a ( https://www.cunninghamcollective.com/get-to-aha ) ha https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksongjs ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksongjso/ ) o/ Some of Jack's favorite apps: Smartnews.com/en ( http://smartnews.com/en )  leap.app Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

How do you learn to love yourself? How do you communicate to others the kind of love that you want to receive? In this episode recorded in February, Jaime and I discuss personal growth, patience, effective communication, love languages, and the continuous journey towards self-love. Jamie Lyn is the friend and collaborator that you meet on your journey that reminds you of your truth while on your mission to be led by the heart. A lifelong performer with an IMDb page and an MBA, she's worked in marketing and coordination roles for defense and aerospace. She parted ways with the corporate world in 2019 to allow space for personal growth through travel, creating and performing, writing, teaching kundalini yoga, practicing reiki, and becoming more familiar with a heart-based lifestyle - using intuition as a guide. You can follow her on instagram at jamie_lyn_143 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

How often do you just jump at a crazy opportunity? Today’s quick anecdote is about a time where I ignored convention and just let chance lead the way! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

How do you find your calling in life? What tools can help you in your journey to self-discovery? Entrepreneur, business consultant, and educator Nicole Silver of Vekita Full Potential talks about the importance of investing time in yourself and shares her strategies for personal development. In the episode, Nicole leads an activity to focus in on what careers and life choices bring you energy. Nicole Serena Silver has always had a knack for finding holes in systems. She looks at a situation, takes everything into consideration, and creates a whole approach to a solution. Her own struggles with finding her passion and calling motivated her to help others. She knew a solution was needed to address the biggest question we all face, "What do I want to do with my life?" It had to be a solution that was congruent with all the intricate parts of what makes us who we are, the lifestyle we want to create, and how our choices impact relationships in our lives. For the past decade, Nicole has been submerged in research and development of curriculum that uncovers the intricate parts of who we are and how to  pair our innate gifts with career and life choices. Nicole founded GROWmyfuture.org, which trains high school educators to deliver a curriculum that empowers youth to design their lives with tools that foster self discovery. After many years of adults asking if she had any resources available to help them discover their career and life path, she decided to write Vekita Full Potential. Nicole is a multidisciplinary strategist, with an accomplished track record in roles involving trust-based relationships, leading entrepreneurial vision into implementation, and advancing individuals success with career goals. Nicole is a successful entrepreneur, business consultant, and educator. She has led workshops for fortune 500 companies, taught internationally and has been hired to advise numerous startups. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

How can you use every moment as an opportunity to learn? What passion projects have you been working on during quarantine? In this episode, sales consultant, HAAS school graduate, avid cyclist, and aspiring chef Bill Conry shares his journey starting InTheKitchenWithBill.com, a compilation of simple, inexpensive recipes, comedy, food photos, and musings about life in quarantine. Bill was born in Philadelphia, PA, the middle of three boys. He went off to college at the University of Michigan where he studied Economics. Upon graduating Bill moved to Chicago to start his career in sales at a professional services firm - and also to extend the fun he had in college : ) After four years of working Bill was getting antsy in his role and had an opportunity to cycle across Europe - Turkey to Portugal - to raise money for a charity, so he jumped at it. It wound up being one of the most educational and powerful events of his life. He was hired back at the same company when he returned to work in a different role. After 8 years in Chicago Bill relocated to San Francisco for a change of pace and to attend business school part time at BerkeleyHaas, and eventually started working for LinkedIn in Sales Readiness for LinkedIn Learning. In 2018 he had the opportunity to move to Dublin, Ireland with work, which he viewed as an opportunity both professionally (e.g. working in an international office) and personally (e.g. meeting people from other countries and traveling), so packed his bags! He's lived in Dublin for 1.5 years. Find Bill online at https://www.inthekitchenwithbill.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

How do you achieve not just financial independence, but financial abundance? What strategies allow you to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be? In this episode, entrepreneur and real estate investor Arnaud Tawuvo emphasizes the importance of working smarter, not harder, and shares his simple tips to boost your knowledge, increase your independence, and live your life with passion. Arnaud is a successful entrepreneur, real estate investor and co-creator of “Shinewithplant” and “Get Inspired” on Youtube. He lives in Chicago with his wife, and he has one daughter and one on the way. As a natural critical thinker, Arnaud takes complex investment strategies and converts them into simple life lessons for the average person. Together with his wife, they also spread awareness about the plant-based lifestyle through their own example. Arnaud is passionate about shaping the next generation of leaders by teaching thought-provoking perspectives on entrepreneurship & life in general and disrupting the traditional approach to a career and life. Follow Arnaud on Instagram @inspired.me.life Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

“Soul is the feeling that is always telling us in the very purest form what we need to be doing.” -Abhishek Sharma How do you identify your purpose in life? Today, I want to share with you one thing that helped me make better life decisions- connecting with my soul. There are many beliefs about the soul, but one thing is clear: it can tell you what you should be doing louder and better than your mind or heart or gut can. Listen in as I reveal one simple trick to connect with your soul! There are many ideas about the soul. What do you think? Let us know your definition of soul in the comment box below! *Highlights:* *02:09* What Do You Think About? *04:42* What Is Soul? *06:42* Soul Connections Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

“Whether it's having a meal or a coffee with people, it creates that connection… Sometimes these trends matter because sharing is a connection.” -Abhishek Sharma Have you ever felt connected with someone but later found out the connection is not as strong as you thought it was? Well, things happen, or maybe we’re starting off on the wrong foot. This week, I am going to share with you one simple trick to build a lasting relationship. This trick is so easy, you actually do it everyday! Listen in as I share with you how I turned an almost broken deal into a sweet one. But that’s only a bonus because afterward, I walked away with a new friend, a very wise mentor. Relationships and connections are about what you can share together. What activities do you find helpful in building connections? We’d love to hear your ideas too! *Highlights:* *01:26* What Connection Means *05:28* To Connect is to Share Food? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

Today, I talk with Darren about his journey writing a book, the creative process, and the value of challenging our self limiting beliefs.  Darren Reinke is the founder and CEO of Group Sixty, an executive coaching and training company focused on building great leaders from the inside out. He founded Group Sixty in 2010 to help companies win in competitive and rapidly changing marketplaces by maximizing the development and impact of leaders and their teams. Specifically, Group Sixty strengthens organizations by helping leaders and managers to develop an authentic leadership brand and transform them into player coaches who can motivate, engage, and develop their team members. They also coach leadership teams to improve communication, collaboration, trust, and accountability leading to greater productivity and lower turnover. Further, Group Sixty provides training for all levels of an organization to improve communication and executive presence while transforming business relationships to be more collaborative, productive, and appreciative of individual and team diversity. Darren received a BS in Biological Sciences from UC Davis and a MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. He is also a graduate of Coach U’s advanced executive coaching program and is certified as an executive coach by the International Coach Federation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

“Believing in yourself happens with taking action.” -Abhishek Sharma What does your dream life look like? Whatever it is, you can make that dream come true! Join me as I share with you 3 things that helped me to LITERALLY live my dream life. Plus, a bonus tip at the end of this episode! Believe in yourself. Trust me, it’s your biggest asset. *Highlights:* *02:30* Daydreaming or Reality *05:03* Key #1- Build a Support System- The STC Way! *08:34* Key #2- The Down Things *11:00* Key #3- Believe in Yourself *12:35* Bonus! Create a Space Without the Void Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

How do you set yourself up for success? What specific strategies really work in getting you to where you want to be? In this episode, I investigate Chris Tubbs' journey of personal growth and the ways he has used self development tools to reach his goals. Chris is an experienced sales and business development leader .He's worked at top companies like Salesforce, Microsoft and Dropbox. He led cross-functional teams to help F-500 enterprises meet their technology goals, and successfully negotiated numerous six-and-seven figure deals. Chris is also a Berkeley MBA graduate, marathon runner, and triathlete. His current passion project is writer for KnowYourBest.com - a recently launched personal growth blog that provides inspirational articles and tips on goal achievement, personal development and success. Chris is based in San Francisco. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

“When there is a change, there is a chance. Understand the change and what it leads to because it’s always who can face it better.” -Ahmed Alyafei Would you rather be a master or a slave? Your freedom starts with your decision. This week, I sat with Ahmed Alyafei, the Founder of Abu Dhabi Art Hub ( https://www.abudhabi-arthub.com/ ). Ahmed shares what life can be like when you follow your passion, and in his case, art. Learn why talent needs support and how to help artists even when times are tough and some don't appreciate it anymore. If you need inspiration, Ahmed also shares amazing crafts they exhibit at art fests. They are so beautiful, you won't believe what they're made from! Artists are born in unexpected times. And this worldwide change happening now is your next masterpiece. Tune in, create, and inspire the world! *Join the Shake the Cosmos Community:* Website ( https://www.shakethecosmos.com/ ) Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/ShakeTheCosmos/ ) Twitter ( https://twitter.com/shakethecosmos ) Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shakethecosmos/ ) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrSYbPpKGDIuG0l4ONPAQ ) *Highlights:* *02:41* Life is Interesting *07:13* Are You a Master or a Slave? *12:19* Talent Need Support *16:20* Bridging Differences *21:20* Art Not Waste *26:09* Art Appreciation Then and Now *31:01* Change is a Chance Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

How can you utilize storytelling to help market yourself or your business? What elements of storytelling can help control the narrative your potential customers receive? In this episode, marketing expert David Reimer shares his insights on the importance of storytelling for innovators. David helps entrepreneurs, business professionals and artists focus their ideas through the power of narrative. In short, he helps people get their story straight. Earlier in his career, David was President of the ad agency J. Walter Thompson in San Francisco, held senior marketing roles at two tech start-ups and was VP Marketing at Yahoo! in its heyday. Today, he teaches innovation methods and storytelling at Berkeley-Haas Business school and several Bay Area accelerators. David also produces theater and serves as Chair of the Board of the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. He holds a BA from Brown University and an MBA from Columbia. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

“Good ones will make the deal before the contract is written so you're not writing your offer blindly.” -Abhishek Sharma What is a good price when you're placing an offer? A lot of people find real-estate perplexing. But before you take a risk on something, here are 3 strategies to help you win the best deals! Tune in and comment on what real-estate topics you want to be included in this series. *Highlights:* *01:34* 3 Real Estate Strategies *08:22* Real Estate Models Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

What is a product management tip for new comers? What do product managers do day to day? What do I need on my resume to get a job in product management? What is something that product managers need to be good at? What are some lessons from product managers? What is product management all about? How can I get into product management? What are the cost vs revenue centers of the company, and how they impact my career? What is the difference between product management and project management? http://shakethecosmos.com/news/productmanagement Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

** “The most important person in the world cleans their own sh*t after they poop.” -Abhishek Sharma What can your private moment in the bathroom teach you? For Abhi, two life-changing insights came in the shower. Tune in and hear what they are! You can also share your AHA’s in the comments and let us know what you think. *Highlights:* *01:41* What is an Insight? *03:30* Shower Insight #1 *05:00* Shower Insight #2 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

** “There's something about meeting strangers and sharing food that is so connecting.” -Abhishek Sharma Have you ever met someone for the first time and felt like you’ve known each other for a lifetime? Striking a conversation with a stranger gives a fiddly feeling, let alone eating with them and laughing together. Is it possible to happen in real life? Listen as I relate my one-of-a-kind hospitality experience in UAE. You can also share your extraordinary hospitality stories in the comment box below. *Highlights:* *01:11* An Out of This World Hospitality *04:41* It Felt Like Home Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

“We live in a society that's all about immediate gratification. It takes a lot of discipline. If you don't have that muscle built early on, it's going to be tempting.” -Pedro Moura What are your financial goals? If your answer is to start your own savings, you just landed on the right spot! Today, Abhishek interviews Flourish Savings ( https://flourishsavings.com/ ) CEO, Pedro Moura. Abhishek and Pedro talk about the primary culprit behind savings problems and how to get your savings started fast and easy. They also talk about the digital transformation of money and what we can expect about the future of banks. As the show ends, the tables take an unexpected turn. Can it be more exciting! Tune in and hear fun learnings to take away from your host turned guest, Abhishek. *Join the Shake the Cosmos Community:* Website ( https://www.shakethecosmos.com/ ) Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/ShakeTheCosmos/ ) Twitter ( https://twitter.com/shakethecosmos ) Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shakethecosmos/ ) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrSYbPpKGDIuG0l4ONPAQ ) *Highlights:* *03:32* A Young Visionary with Extraordinary Mission *07:12* What is Money? *12:14* What Makes Saving Hard? *18:09* Money Relationship Check *23:57* The Evolution of Banking *29:43* How to Start Saving Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations

Putting life into a box at $67/month Take a listen to get a quick update on my life, and how I went from paying thousands of dollars in rent to having a plan so everything I have in a box could be stored at $67/month A quick life update as I have been traveling the world, and having stories and experiences. I am going to be changing the format of the show as my travels evolve and also continue to bringing you inspirational stories of business leaders at the same time. If you have not yet hit the subscribe button, now is a great time to hit the subscribe button. www.shakethecosmos.com/podcasts Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-the-cosmos-empower-your-vision/donations