The Bold Life Movement with Kimberly Rich

Why is it that some people are destined for success while others will never fulfill their full potential? What sets apart those that “make it” from those that never really make any money from their business ideas? I recently attended the annual DCBKK conference in Bangkok, Thailand. This is a gathering of internet entrepreneurs from all over the world who come together to mastermind, connect, and learn about how to grow their businesses.  While there were many entrepreneurial takeaways, what stood out to me were the things that differentiated those who had “succeeded” (in their sense of the term) from those who were still trying to make it work. In today's episode, I share 3 things that “successful” entrepreneurs do, that others are unwilling or unable to implement. If you can honestly say that you do all 3 of these things, and you're still struggling to move the needle, then reach out to me! I'm sure that with some outside perspective a plan can be put in place. I'm offering free 30-minute strategy sessions to the first 10 people who sign up here. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why “It's not science, you need clients.” What really goes on behind the scenes of scaling a side hustle from $3K to $100K. The #1 thing that will keep you going when the going gets tough. How an illustrator created a scalable business to live her dream life. What it actually means to think outside the box. RESOURCES: Dynamite Circle: http://dynamitecircle.com/ DCBKK: http://dcbkk.com/ Davis' Business: My Consulting Offer Cat Coquilette: Cat's Instagram - Check out her art!

We've all been there. Feeling lost, unmotivated, and knowing that it should-it can-be better. But how do we get unstuck? In this week's episode, I walk you step-by-step through a simple process to get you out of a rut, and back to feeling like your best self. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube FOLLOW KIMBERLY: Instagram WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why recognizing the rut is the first step to getting out of it. What is the source of your rut? How to switch things up to change your current situation. You are not alone. Read that again. Why taking care of yourself first and foremost will get you unstuck quickest. How to have habits without monotony.

When his gut told him to risk everything to build a mobile app, he listened. With no safety net, Doug went all in to build The Daily Shifts App, in hopes that by listening to his higher calling, he can help you connect to yours. I love this interview because it showcases the real-life ‘shifts' that can happen when a person focuses on creating better habits, trusting their intuition, and adopting a mindset of growth and gratitude. “I had a spiritual experience that said, don't worry about a safety net, just go for it. And so I did.” SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube FOLLOW DOUG: Instagram WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How one book in college changed the direction of his life. How he went from a wolf-of-Wallstreet mentality to having a spiritual awakening. How psychedelics played a role in the development of the app. The 3 things that will always bring you back to center and connect you to your intuition. The best tips for growing your mediation practice. The crazy risks Doug took to build the app. SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: What led you to create a personal growth app? Why an App? Why not a course or a journal or something cheaper to create? How did his leadership evolve pre and post spiritual awakening?

On a night like any other, Jess found herself working late at her high-paying financial job. But as the stack of project papers landed on her desk, a realization settled in her heart. She had to quit. A few months later she set out on the solo trip of a lifetime, hiking 2,000 miles, over the course of 6 months. This bold move changed the trajectory of her life and now empowers her to help others make similar shifts in their lives. QUOTABLES: “Opportunities rarely come when it's convenient or comfortable.” “I let the part of me that wanted to find my passion and move forward, and win, over the part of me that was scared.” “I wanted to know that what was within me was far greater than anything happening outside.” SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube FOLLOW JESS: Facebook WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why she left a 6-figure job to reconnect to a purpose-driven life. How that decision led to her hiking the Appalachian Trail. How a bold decision leads to unseen opportunity. How to battle the fears that come up when we follow our truth. How she kept going on the 2,000-mile hike when she wanted to quit. The importance of finding a partner-in-believing. Why courage comes before confidence. SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: How did she make the decision to hike the Appalachian Trail? What opportunities came from following such an unconventional path? How did you handle lash-back from family and friends? RESOURCES: GLOW + FLOW TRANSFORMATIONAL RETREAT: http://theboldlifemovement.com/retreat

“Did you move to Bali?” Short answer: yes. For now, at least. When I came to Bali in April, I never had any intention of staying (says me and everyone else who winds up in Ubud.) What I've uncovered from following my gut to this magical place is way more than I bargained for. ”To say it was easy, would be a lie.” Fast forward five months, and a lot has changed. I created a community, a home, and a new vision for what The Bold Life Movement will look like moving forward.  WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: The myth of “creating life on your terms”. How to crush your goals in Q4. What it was like settling in Bali. How I made the decision to leave Austin and the logistics of dealing with that remotely. The empowering truth behind following your gut. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube FOLLOW ME ON IG FOR MORE BTS BALI FOOTAGE: Instagram

What if there was a formula for finding your passion? Would you follow it? In this interview with my dear friend, Grant Kellogg, we reverse engineer his recent success to show how he (and countless others that have been featured on the show) discovered his passion, and how his life has changed because of it. ”I think it just comes down to committing to something.” Whether your thing is yoga, or knitting, or coding, or writing, there IS a process that one can follow to create fulfillment and mastery. In this episode, Grant shares how he went from designing User Interfaces in northern California, to designing cacao experiences all over the world. I love this interview because Grant embodies what it means to start before you're ready, and he shows what is possible when you make passion a priority. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube FOLLOW GRANT: Instagram WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How Grant's curiosity evolved into his purpose. Why using your voice is so important in finding what you're passionate about. Why your state plays a huge role in your success. How having incorporating “ritual” into your interests can make it stick, for you and for other people in your life. How to attract opportunities to help you succeed.  How modeling mentors catapulted his confidence  The secret to evolving and learning even faster. (to always be open) To create a movement, you have to be a product of your product.  What is a Cacao Ceremony? What's the difference between Ceremonial Cacao and hot cocoa? What elements are always included in a Cacao Ceremony, and how can you customize it to make it unique to you? RESOURCES: Click Here to get access to the Free Training - ‘How I Quit my Corporate Job to Travel the World, Launched a Business I Love, & Became a TEDx Speaker without Knowing my “Purpose” or Having a Plan' YogaBarn.com Elah and Aussiera - Grant's Cacao Mentors Keithscacao.com Ubud Raw  Amazon - ceremonial Grade Cacao Native cacao powder

If you could undo years of trauma, and shed unnecessary emotional gunk with just 60 minutes of healing, would you? What if it was free and I told you that it's something you already do every day?  In this special Bali-edition of The Bold Life Movement Podcast, Kimberly shares a life-changing practice that she's recently implemented, and how you can use similar tools to affect change in your life, starting today. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube RESOURCES: Click Here to get access to the Free Training - ‘How I Quit my Corporate Job to Travel the World, Launched a Business I Love, & Became a TEDx Speaker without Knowing my “Purpose” or Having a Plan' Alchemy of Breath - Conscious Circular Breathing  

If pressure is how diamonds are made, can the same be true for humans? We think so. In this special Bali-edition of The Bold Life Movement Podcast, Kimberly discusses the benefits of putting yourself in high-risk situations, that are outside your control, and how doing so can actually produce a greater sense of ease in your life. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube RESOURCES: Click Here to get access to the Free Training - ‘How I Quit my Corporate Job to Travel the World, Launched a Business I Love, & Became a TEDx Speaker without Knowing my “Purpose” or Having a Plan'

Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” If this is true, then it pays to spend time with people who are doing what you want to be doing, and preferably 10 steps ahead of where you are now. In this special Bali-edition of The Bold Life Movement, Kimberly breaks down the 'power of proximity' concept and why she moved to Bali to live with two of her mastermind mentors. Access the Free Training Here:  http://theboldlifemovement.com/free-training Watch on Youtube here:  https://youtu.be/_NZkWHM_I8w  

Caty Pasternak is a Leadership Coach, world traveler, and devoted dancer, who will resonate with you on so many levels. She brings to the show, the perfect cocktail of honesty, humor and experience as a transformational coach that is hard not to love. After creating incredible results in her life and business with strategies that seemed to “woo-woo” for traditional personal development or entrepreneurship, she knew she had to introduce some of the magical work she had studied, embodied, and mastered with her clients. She helps women EMBODY leadership and abundance through transforming their subconscious minds, awakening flow states, and activating creative resources within them so they can truly manifest whatever they desire. She utilizes hypnotherapy, NLP, biz strategy, intuitive development, and quantum physics to support women through personal and business transformations in her private mentorship and mastermind programs. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube FOLLOW CATY: Website | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Caty's definition of Manifestation, and how it differs from what you may have heard.  How to start recognizing your own intuition.  What tool she uses to access intuitive hits.  Which brain wave to access if you want to have a transcendent experience.  Different types of meditations and what they accomplish.  The 3 different ways you can achieve alignment, and how to access them.  The freedom of being an entrepreneur comes with a lot of responsibility. The top two habits that have been life-changing for her.  How to use archetypes to help you become the person you want to be.  SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: How did your spiritual journey begin? What is Quantum Living? What is Caty's current meditation practice.  How do you access “flow”? How do you use hypnosis to change people's beliefs and patterns? How do you reconcile fate or “soul's journey” with manifestation or “creating your life”? What does “alignment” look like on a day-to-day basis? How do you stay consistent in your business, while staying aligned? What has been your experience with Plant Medicine? RESOURCES: The Misleading Mind - by Karuna Cayton You Are a Badass - by Jen Sincero Sexy Soul Masterclass Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself - by Dr. Joe Dispenza Japa Meditation Audio - by Wayne Dyer WealthDynamics.com Human Design Myers Briggs Personality Test Sexy Soul Radio ✨Return to Radiance Retreat ✨

Internationally recognized, award-winning sexologist and best selling author (Red Hot Touch), Jaiya is the creator of the Erotic Blueprint Breakthrough™ and the Erotic Blueprint™ Quiz. Through more than two decades of client observation and clinical research she discovered a map of arousal that reveals your specific erotic language, a revolutionary framework to create deeper connection and sexual satisfaction. I first found Jaiya's work when an ex-boyfriend of mine introduced me to her “Erotic Blueprint” quiz. It was so life-changing, that I've since shared this quiz with dozens of people, in the hopes that it will help them as much as it helped me. Her work is so effective that each year Tony Robbins invites her to speak at his private Relationship Seminar for his Platinum Partnership group (cost starts at $80K to join.) Piqued your interest, but still have no idea what I'm talking about? Think of your Erotic Blueprint as your sexual love language; a tool to help you better understand yourself, your partner, and how to have the best sex of your life. One of the reasons I wanted to bring Jaiya on the show is because so often the sex advice we receive tailors only to one type of blueprint. Our society gets its sexual education from Cosmopolitan, Playboy, and even-less-realistic, porn. We're taught to think that sex should look a certain way, end a certain way, and if you don't enjoy it, or can't climax, you've failed. Jaiya's Erotic Blueprints show us that not only are we all wired differently, but there are superpowers (and shadow sides) to each of these sexual blueprints. If you've ever wondered why your sex life doesn't feel like what you see in the movies, or why you were more compatible sexually with one partner more than another, this episode is for you. Part of living your fullest life, is loving the deepest and experiencing the greatest ecstasy between the sheets. This episode will help you get there. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube FOLLOW JAIYA: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why immersion is the best way to become a teacher of something you're interested in. Who her sexuality/tantra mentors were. How having more conversations about sex can heal the shame we have around this taboo topic. What the different erotic blueprints mean for you (Energetic, Sensual, Sexual, Kinky, Shapeshifter) The pros and cons (superpowers and shadows) of each blueprint. What socially normative sex looks like. The 4 steps to find satisfaction with a partner who has a different blueprint. Why bright lights cause the body to close up! SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: How did you become a somatic sexologist? What is that? What types of workshops did you take? If sex is everywhere, why are sexual blueprints not mainstream yet? Can your Erotic Blueprint change? RESOURCES: Erotic BluePrint™ Quiz - Click here to discover yours! Jewel and the Lotus - by Bodhi Avinasha The Art of Sexual Magic - by Margot Anand Joseph Kramer - Sexological Bodywork Kenneth Ray Stubbs - Institute of Somatic Sexology

Ever wondered how to get paid more for the work you're doing? Then you're going to love today's episode. Kathlyn Hart is not only a Salary Negotiation Coach, but she's also the motivational speaker to get your ass in gear to follow your dreams (and get paid well to do it.) Similar to my story, Kathlyn quit her 9-5 job to travel around the world and start living life on her own terms. Her passion for helping women find greater confidence, and greater financial recognition, led her to create her Be Brave, Get Paid program, and she's spent the last few years teaching these concepts from the stage. Kathlyn is an energetic hustler, and we relate on so many levels about the realities of running your own business. Whether you're a business owner, looking for reassurance about the realities of entrepreneurship, or your someone with a traditional 9-5 job looking to get a bigger slice of the pie, this episode is for you. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube FOLLOW KATHLYN: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: We Kathlyn paused her podcast. What happened when she burnt out in her business. How her course launch looked & why you need to do a beta version. Why she got into Salary Negotiation and how it's transferrable to all areas of your life.  How to know what financial security means for YOU. How she and her fiance developed another income stream while traveling.  Why you should diversify your income streams.  What you call yourself doesn't really matter, it's how you make people feel.  How to decide what you're worth in Salary Negotiations. The reality of growing a youtube following SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: How did you afford to travel after quitting your job?  What types of venues do you enjoy speaking at the most, why? What does your typical day look like?  How do you implement discipline as a work-from-home business owner? What's your favorite part about being an entrepreneur? RESOURCES: Be brave, get paid program - https://www.bebravegetpaid.com/ Book in a Box - https://scribewriting.com/ Lau Hanly - https://lauraiswriting.com/ The Alison Show - http://thealisonshow.com/

Welcome to the show! In this week's Episode, I take the chance to welcome new listeners to the show, and share *what* we're all about. Hint: It has to do with creating life on your terms.  I also share some details about my recent hiatus from the show, AND where we're going to be taking episodes in the coming weeks.  I've never felt more aligned with the content that's coming, and I can't wait to share it with you.  Here's what you can expect:  A better life = better relationships. Look for more episodes on communication, masculine & feminine energy (and why that matters), plus some awesome new information on how to have better sex! (hell yeah!)  Learn to harness universal laws. To create life on your terms, you'll need a plan of action, sure. But you'll also need the art of allowing. In these episodes, we'll talk more about what you can do to be manifesting the things you really want, and why you might currently be blocking them.  Go behind the scenes. As I begin working with my editor on the forthcoming book, and I start to build out more live events into my offerings, I'll give you behind the scenes looks at what goes into that process. RESOURCES: Kimberly Rich TEDx - The Antidote to Regret #UNCUT 1 - Behind the Scenes of Living in Bali #UNCUT 2 - Why You're So Tired & Knowing When to Pivot in Life #UNCUT 3 - How to Get Clarity, Find Your Passion, & Be Resourceful with Your Money #UNCUT 4 - Katie B. Gives Kim a Live Energy Scan and Intuitive Reading Past Episodes on Writing: Mark Manson Interview - Embracing The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Jenni Brown - Solving the Entrepreneur's Dilemma  

When their first child, Jonas Paul, was born without sight, Laura & Ben Harrison made it their mission to give him (and other children like him) a chance at a normal life. They dove head-first into a business creating stylish eyewear for children and partnered with organizations worldwide to bring quality eye care to developing countries.  I loved learning how they infused their innate creativity (as former photographers and designers) to create a brand that brings happiness to kids all over the world. What's more, through our conversation, you'll see just how easy it can be to add a social impact component to your business.  If you're craving fulfillment and want to hear an inspiring story about real people doing really big things, then this interview is for you.  "The fear of missing out on the opportunity we felt like we were called to be in, was greater than the money we would spend to invest."   SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube FOLLOW LAURA & BEN: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram SOME QUESTIONS I ASK:  What does it take to launch an eyewear business?  What was the initial investment for this type of product business? Where did you source from? How did they transition to a home-try-on business?  How did you pick your non-profit partners? How did you land The Today Show and other great media exposure for the business?  IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:  How Laura & Ben got the clarity they'd been seeking to merge business with impact.  Why their background as Destination Wedding photographers played a huge role in their desire to improve their son's sight. How their previous businesses helped them avoid the 'failure to launch' syndrome. Some of the tricks they used to get good pricing and minimum order quantities from manufacturers when they first launched.  How they found advisors and investors for their cause. Why consistency in marketing has been the most integral piece.  How they chose coordinated the social impact piece of the business.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  CBM International Ashlee Newman Photography The Antidote to Regret - Kimberly Rich TEDx  

Jason Zook is one of the must creative and innovative entrepreneurs I know. He lives his life (both on and offline) by one rule: he must Do Things Differently, however possible. This is evident in everything from his website copy, to his wacky businesses where he even sold his last name to a company for a whopping $50,000.  I love the authentic boldness he brings to his ventures, and to his life, and in today's episode we go behind the scenes of how he makes it all possible.  SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube FOLLOW JASON: Website | Twitter FOLLOW WANDERING AIMFULLY: Website | Youtube | Instagram SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: Which of your [crazy] projects stands out the most?  Why did you let people watch you write your first book? What advice would you have for someone who is mostly done with a first draft, but hasn't finished it? What last name does your wife have? How did you and Caroline gamify paying down $100,000 in debt? How do you and Caroline prioritize all their businesses?  IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: How he got the idea for selling his last name as a business and how much he made for it. Once his contract ended with the company that bought his name, how did he choose which last name to land on?  How he got a publisher to pick up his book after writing it. How long it takes to publish a book with a traditional publisher. Why you need an editor even if you're not done with the first draft. What you can say to your credit card companies if you can't pay them, and want to get rid of your debt.  Why you shouldn't buy Wandering Aimfully if you just started your business.  Why he and his wife are showing ALL the behind the scenes steps of merging their businesses into Wandering Aimfully.  How he and his wife begin every business meeting to keep rapport high.  And much more... MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.watchmewrite.co jasondoeststuff.com/working - article about 'Working to Live' www.dearbookpublisher.com Essentialism - By Greg McKeown Asana - https://asana.com/ Airtable - https://airtable.com/ Minaal.com  Jimmy Hayes on The Bold Life Movement Podcast

This week's episode is unlike any other. In this mini-series finale, Katie gives me a LIVE intuitive reading and energy scan. It gets extremely personal as I divulge what's going on in my life and Katie shares how that relates to what she saw in her visions.  Call it woo-woo, but it's one of my favorite episodes yet. If you've never had someone channel for you, or read your energy, I urge you to take a listen. And if you love this stuff, then you're in for a treat!  PS - Within 24 hours of Katie's reading, I drove through a cloud of bubbles, had a friend tell me he was going to Hawaii last-minute and saw a giant Big Bird birthday cake. Listen to the episode to hear why that is B-A-N-A-N-A-S. IN TODAY'S EPISODE WE CHAT ABOUT: How the energy scan actually works. What Katie's visions mean, and how she downloads them.  What information a real psychic would never tell you. Why trusting your gut is actually more of a scientific approach to decision making than you think. How to use intuitive readings as a useful mirror.  SOME RESOURCES FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Jenna Herbut on The Real Rebel Podcast The Virtues Project Cards - https://virtuesproject.com/  

Roz Savage is one of the most interesting people I've ever chatted with, let alone interviewed for the podcast. She's fiercely smart, but chose to leave behind her successful career in corporate consulting to row across 3 major oceans all by herself!  I was curious about what motivates someone to undertake such a quest,  how she endured it,and what she learned along the way. Roz has since authored a number of books, give speeches all over the world, and even been invited to Yale to teach a course on courage.  All those accolades and she's still incredibly down to earth. I'm sure you'll agree that her bold adventure is beyond inspiring so take a listen and leave a comment below!  "It all started to seem frighteningly doable." THE BOLD LIFE MOVEMENT SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube FOLLOW ROZ: Website | Facebook | Twitter SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: What thoughts occupied your mind most?  What was one of the scariest moment?  What did you consume?  What did training look like?  How much do you talk to yourself? What do you say?  What did the boat look like? How did you afford it?  What was the most surprising part? What made kept you laughing while at sea? What was the coolest animal you saw? Who inspires you now?  IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: How starting with the “end in mind” is what led her to radically change her life to avoid regrets and lack of fulfillment.  Why she kicked off her adventure with a trip to Peru, and what happened when she tried Ayahuasca.  Why she chose rowing as her sport of choice, and what led her to decide to cross the three major oceans.  How her mission to raise environmental awareness played into her quest. What courses and classes she needed to take to prepare, and how many hours per day she needed to train.  How she survived when all 4 of her oars were broken by massive waves.  What you learn when you're alone with your thoughts for months on end.  The closest she came to dying, and what kept her going. About her new global initiative called “The Sisters” and why she's so excited about it. RESOURCES:  Roz Savage - Rowing the Atlantic: Lessons Learned on the Open Ocean Roz Savage TEDx Talk - "Why I'm Rowing Across the Pacific" Stephen Covey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People James Redfield - The Celestine Prophecy Richard Rudd - The Gene Keys

Do you have those days when it's just a slog to feel anything but "meh"? Don't worry, you're not alone. In today's episode, I give you a quick and dirty breakdown of my secret weapon for pulling myself out of a funk.  It's SO effective, in fact, that now it's becoming a daily must. I credit my high vibe attitude and feeling of unstoppability to this habit. The best part? It only takes 5 minutes.  CHALLENGE: If you're on the fence about the efficacy of this daily to-do, then I challenge you to do it for 30 straight days. If you see NO difference after that time, I'll give you your money back.* --- *I will give you a virtual high-five because this is a free piece of content, but I admire your stick-to-it-ness!

IN THIS EPISODE WE CHAT ABOUT: How Purpose and Grief are the global themes for April How we are universally being pushed to strip away the things that are NOT working in our lives right now.  The grief that comes from letting go of the things that aren't serving you.  Cutting the shit that doesn't light you up.  Collective Consciousness. The difference between focusing on the things that make you feel good, AND understanding that it doesn't mean avoiding the things that are uncomfortable or you have resistance to. How to start getting CLARITY of focus.  Understanding the benefit of transferable skills when you're focusing on things that are “fun” but not *necessarily* profitable.  HOW TO FOLLOW THE FUN! How to pay down credit card debt. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Lee Harris Energy - https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/ Danielle Laporte - Fire Starter Sessions Lee Harris - Empaths vs. Narcissists  You Need A Budget - Budgeting Software Billy   - Business accounting for freelancers and small businesses.  Ramit Sethi - I Will Teach You to Be Rich  Jen Sincero - You are a Badass at Making Money Wallace D. Wattles - The Science of Getting Reach

Lauren Robertson is a modern-day medium, Hay House Author, and coach. Through her faith and commitment, she built up a strong career as a medium, before using her intuition to land a publishing deal with one of the world's leading publishing houses in spirituality.  Lauren is a magical woman, having manifested her dream man, and a chance to dance on stage with Jason Mraz. She believes that we all have magic within us. We all have a voice that deserves to be heard, and an ability to use our own mediumship, to share the voices of those who longer can. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube FOLLOW LAUREN: Website | Facebook SOME QUESTIONS I ASK:  How does her practice of mediumship differ from “Fortune tellers”? What are the different modalities you use? What are the different “Claires” and what do they mean? How do you respond to people who don't believe in signs or spirits? Who do you look to for spiritual mentorship and inspiration? How does she help her public speaking clients? IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: How your destiny can be altered.  There is no distinction between mediums  How to tap into your own medium-abilities What the term “Mediumship” actually means The “Hard Problem” of consciousness.  You don't need a list to put on an event, you put on an event of such quality, and that is how you build your list.  About Lauren's upcoming speaker retreat at a castle in Scotland MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: SpeakerSuperstar.com  - Speaker Superstar Talk Template Medium in Manolos - by Lauren Robertson  Danielle Laporte - http://www.daniellelaporte.com/ Gabby Bernstein - https://gabbybernstein.com/ Gina Devee - http://www.divineliving.com/ The TommyKnockers - Stephen King On Writing - Stephen King Invent It, Sell It, Bank It!: Make Your Million-Dollar Idea into a Reality - Lori Greiner A Course in Miracles - https://www.acim.org/

Thursday is my birthday ya'll! And for this week's #MondayMotivation I wanted to share with you one of the best birthday gifts I ever received. I'm willing to bet... it's not what you think.  I won't spoil the surprise, but I will tell you that the more novel you can make someone's life, the better. So buck up, be bold, and be willing to do anything for the bit.  --- Like these solo eps? Drop me a comment on Instagram: @theboldlifemovent 

In today's Episode of #UNCUT with Kim & Katie B. we get real about why so many of us lose inspiration, motivation, and when it's okay to pause-and even pivot-in our life and biz.  Katie shares some of the things you can do to re-set your nervous system and the poor health that often comes with feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled.  IN THIS EPISODE WE CHAT ABOUT: "Should"ing all over yourself How to know when to Pivot Why you need to create the right energy before sitting down to create something for your customers/readers/listeners Causes and effects of adrenal fatigue and how to remedy it My love-hate relationship with beer and Ben & Jerry's And most importantly, why any of the above matters in the first place.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Grass Fed Coffee  John Ban: The Benefits of Being First to Market - #TBLMPodcast Ecstatic Dance Austin The Adrenal Reset Diet - by Alan Christianson The Obstacle is the Way - By Ryan Holiday Our #UNCUT episodes are super real, so grab your favorite glass of wine, and get cozy. We hope you love hanging out! 

Juan Bendana is one of the most inspiring people I know. If you've ever caught one of his Instagram stories, you'd know: the man truly walks the walk. His positivity and motivation are not just for show, and he's using that energy to spread his message as an International Youth Speaker.  Juan was lucky enough to grow up surrounded by personal growth, and people who knew the value of living an intentional life. The problem? Those people were all 3 times his age!  To give today's youth a fighting chance at creating a life on their terms, and making an impact big or small, he's hustled his way to becoming one of the most charismatic youth speakers I've ever seen. I wanted to bring on today's episode to show you that it's possible to create an impact at any age.   SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube   FOLLOW JUAN: Website | Instagram | Youtube SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: What was the turning point in your youth when you went from from partying and poor social choices to finding your passion?  How did you discover your passion for speaking? How pivotal is your peer group to your success? What was your biggest struggle when you first started speaking? IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:  How Juan's peer group has shaped his success. What Juan learned from 3 failed masterminds.  The first step you should take when you want to find an inspiring peer group.  The biggest mistake new speakers make.  The one thing that helps you prepare for the dreaded Q&A portion of a speech.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Goals to Greatness - by Juan Bendana Global Youth Leadership Summit The Alchemist - by Paulo Coelho The Rise of Superman - Steven Kotler The Motivation Manifesto - by Brendon Burchard The Talent Code - by Daniel Coyle

No matter what happens in your life, you always have the opportunity to choose suffering, or choose joy. To let go, or to control. Hint: the ability to control is an illusion and an endless uphill battle. As I prepare today for a visit from my ex-boyfriend, and his new fiance, I realize how different my life has become since choosing to surrender. Since realizing that not everything is about me.  So much more love can enter when you aren't trying to control it. So much more joy is possible when you trust that it is inevitable.  This is a personal episode and one that I wasn't intending to share today. I hope that it resonates with you, allows you to loosen your grip on certain areas of your life, and to trust that the Universe always has your back. 

This is the first episode in our #UNCUT with Kim and Katie B mini-series. I loved getting to have real-talk with my co-host Katie B from the Real Rebel Podcast; I'm secretly praying we will extend this 4-part series indefinitely.  Katie is a dear friend I met on a recent trip to Bali and given that we're both about living that unconventional life, and DOING YOU, we thought wanted to get a bit more candid in front of the camera (and behind the podcast mic) for the benefit of YOU, the listener.  IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE WE CHAT ABOUT: What happens when we visit a fortune-telling High Priestess The story of Luna Tips for first-time travelers to Bali How Ubud differs from the beach towns Some of the perils and perks of living in South East Asia What led both of us to fly halfway around the world How to tell if you've been in Bali too long What is the 'feather collective'? And much more... MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Bold Life Movement Podcast Episode 66 - Kimberly Rich Real Rebel Podcast Interview w/ Jenna Herbut Real Rebel Podcast Interview wi/ Kiley  Airbnb.com Agoda.com

Luis Angel is a memory expert and is best known for winning the Fox TV show, Superhuman, where he used his skills to memorize the names and cities of every audience member. I've seen his magic at work when he memorized a 40 digit number in under a minute, but his life was not always this way. Growing up around gangs, and watching his family struggle to make ends meet, he saw a different future for himself. I brought Luis on today to show what is possible when you surround yourself with the right people, and follow your curiosity and passion for a better life.  Luis will tell you that his memory skills are something anyone can learn! His process for memorizing insane amounts of information is so fascinating to me, that I asked Luis to describe how this skill can be transferred to your life. He's so passionate about how memory mastery has changed his trajectory that now he's teaching other people how they can do the same. Imagine never forgetting someone's name again... Think about how much more influence you could have if you remembered every person you met and something about them!  Well, Luis can show you how. Listen or watch below and if you like the episode, leave a comment over on Instagram!  THE BOLD LIFE MOVEMENT SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube   FOLLOW LUIS: Website | Podcast | Twitter | Instagram SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: What is a memory master?  What made him want to go see one initially? What is the process that Luis and other memory experts use to retain huge amounts of information?  What's the hardest thing Luis has ever had to memorize? Who are some of Luis's mentors IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:  How getting kicked out of college led him to become a memory master. How anyone can become a memory maste. The #1 thing you need to do to enhance your memory. How Luis can memorize a string of random numbers in under 1 minute (forward AND backward!) How to use a memory palace. Why you should care about improving your memory.  What a brain boardroom is.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Better Memory Now How to Remember Names and Faces

Woohoo Season 3 is officially underway! In this episode, I go behind the scenes of my recent trip to Bali and share how this season will be different than any other. Hint: more solo episodes like this one.  You can expect a lot more #realtalk, both in the new solo episodes (released every Monday) and in a brand new collab series I'll be doing with Katie B. from The Real Rebel Podcast.  More boldness coming at you each week! If you like the new format, leave me a comment over on instagram: @theboldlifemovement. 

Steph Jagger is a Guinness World Record holder, published author, & avid skier; and from July 2010 to May 2011, she circumnavigated the globe in search of one thing: snow. What she didn't plan on finding atop the world's whitest peaks, was herself.  For a year, Steph traveled and skied full-time and in the end, she skied over 4.1 Million vertical feet, breaking the world record for most vertical feet ever skied in a single year. Her original goal was 4,000,000 feet—but when she found out about the record she couldn't help but beat it! In our interview Steph shares candidly what went into planning and executing on such a bold trip, and how she was able to translate that experience into her new book, Unbound: A Story of Snow & Self-Discovery.  THE BOLD LIFE MOVEMENT SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube   FOLLOW STEPH: Website | Facebook | Instagram  SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: Was it a quick decision or something you hemmed and hawed over? How did you afford it?  What were some of the most trying situations from the trip?  What is the first step someone should take if they're feeling stuck?  What was coming home like?  How can people avoid post-adventure blues? Why did she pick traditional publisher over self-publishing? IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:  How to differentiate between something you're being called to and something that your ego is telling you to do.  Why she felt comfortable taking a year-long solo trip.  How to sustain the new you after you've experienced shifts in perspective.  How her book, Unbound, came to fruition. How to put together your book proposal and get picked up by a traditional publisher.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Big Magic - https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726 Your Big Beautiful Book Plan - http://yourbigbeautifulbookplan.com/ Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too loud - https://www.amazon.com/Too-Fat-Slutty-Loud-Unruly/dp/0399576851 Marie Howe Poems - http://www.mariehowe.com/ Becoming an Alchemist - Guide for the Modern Magician - https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Alchemist-Guide-Modern-Magician/dp/1590306872 On Being Podcast - https://onbeing.org/ Cheryl Strade - http://www.cherylstrayed.com/ Anne Lamott - https://www.facebook.com/AnneLamott/ Claire Bidwell Smith - https://clairebidwellsmith.com/

Mary Shores and I first met when we were both crewing a Tony Robbins event, back in 2016, and at the time she was in the final throes of writing her book, Conscious Communications: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Harnessing the Power of Your Words to Change Your Mind, Your Choices, and Your Life. What I didn't know at the time was that Mary had actually WON a chance to be published through Hay House Publishing. In case you're not familiar, Hay House is an internationally known publishing house that has produced Best Sellers from people like Mike Dooley, Gabby Bernstein, Mariane Williamson, Wayne Dyer, and countless others.  So yeah… kind of a big deal.  Mary is a long-time entrepreneur and now, a Best-Selling author, but you'd never guess how she's managed to merge her worlds to create such a fulfilling career. Passionate about re-writing how our country faces debt, Mary has built up her debt collection agency over the past decade, and she's used this experience as a catalyst to help people choose the words they use to better their life. The debt industry is fraught with negativity and shame, but through research, Mary has been able to articulate in her book how a simple shift in our language can reframe our entire experience.  “Alignment is when your words, thoughts, actions, and choices are all going in the direction of what you want." I love getting a scientific approach to personal development, and Mary's book delivers just that. Take a listen to today's interview, grab a copy of her book, and start to see how conscious communication can change your life.  THE BOLD LIFE MOVEMENT SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube   FOLLOW MARY: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: What are the different kinds of affirmations?  How can people start to focus on the positive? What is the difference between conscious and unconscious communications? What advice would you give to people who don't know the outcome they want to bring about, they just know they don't want the situation they currently have? What is the 'Cleanse or Clog' method? IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:  How her book differs from others in this space.  What does it mean to be “in alignment” and why you want it.  What is a neural pathway. Why words are easier to control than your thoughts.  The 5 different types of self-expression. How your involuntary speech patterns affect your reality. How you create self compassion by changing the chemicals in your head. How long it can take for affirmations to create new neural pathways.  What is ‘The Magic Eight'. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Hay House: https://www.hayhouse.com/  Dream with a deadline: http://maryshores.com/dream-with-a-deadline  Conscious Communications Guidebook: http://maryshores.com/cc-guidebook-free/

This week's guest is easily one of the most passionate we've had on the show. In this episode, Michael holds nothing back as we chat about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and how he went from being a wedding videographer, to filming for big names like Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss & Richard Branson.  Through his journey, Michael discovered that the secret to finding success (AKA the crossroads of achievement and fulfillment, a la Tony Robbins) is to avoid the "shoulds" at all cost, and never stop taking action. Massive Imperfect Action, to be specific.  Be it his career as a film & video expert, or as a coach for creatives, Michael has held his ground when it comes to chasing every new trend, and following the advice of everyone else in the industry. Sometimes, the best way to build your business, is to do what lights you up.  One thing that Michael has done so well is persist in his attempts to connect with top influencers. And based on his portfolio, it's served him well.  “I have nothing to lose by reaching out; I have everything to gain." Tenacity (and admittedly, naiveté) have paid off in his pursuits of big name gigs. His advice: always show up with energy, and invest in the long game. Michael says, “For me, a non-response just means they didn't see it."  THE BOLD LIFE MOVEMENT SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube   FOLLOW MICHAEL: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: What was his transition moment? Why take Massive Imperfection Action? Where did the Jumpstart analogy come from for his in-person events? IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:  How he was able to work with Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, Brendon Burchard, & Richard Branson.  How he got started as an entrepreneur.  What product put him on the map. How he went from scared to speak in front of the class, to teaching large groups of people and crushing it on video.  The one thing you have to have to be able to pitch big names your product or service.  The two most important things to consider when reaching out to an influencer. What's wrong with a lot of courses out there now, and why people aren't getting results.  Why the in-person trainings are more effective than virtual teaching.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Jumpstarters Experience - http://jumpstarters.net/ Zen Habits - https://zenhabits.net/ 4 Hour Work Week - https://fourhourworkweek.com/ Charlie Hoehn - https://charliehoehn.com/ Disc Assessment - https://discprofile.com/what-is-disc/overview/

After quitting one of the top Universities in Canada to move to New York, Sean Kim sold everything he owned and headed south. But when he reached the U.S. border, he was denied entry and the visa he'd been relying on for his new life, was revoked. This unfortunate turn of events took him all the way to Argentina with no money and no plan. In an effort to avoid any additional shame on his traditional Asian family, he was determined to make it work.  Through geo-arbitrage, ingenious personal branding, and his entrepreneurial spirit, Sean went from nothing to building a successful language learning business, and hosting an inspirational podcast with some of today's most well-known authors and thought leaders.  "I booked the ticket and naively believed that I would figure things out." THE BOLD LIFE MOVEMENT SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube   FOLLOW SEAN: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: What was the turning point that led him to drop out of college? What led him to move to Argentina? How did he pitch himself as a consultant with no degree, or experience? How did he afford to start his business?? Why did he launch a podcast? IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:  How Sean completely disrupted the status quo in his family.  What to do when everything you plan for goes to shit.  How he used geo-arbitrage to double his money. How he used angel list to hack getting consulting gigs. How to find success working remotely MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Thegrowthlist.com  

Kevin Dubrosky is easily becoming one of my favorite people to jam out with on all things entrepreneurship and personal growth. His book 'The Whale Vomit' method is an exciting and entertaining deep dive (pun intended) into the process that businesses can follow if they want to sell their products for top dollar and become a sought-after brand.  After following his own advice and growing his marketing and branding consultancy over the past decade, he's now decided to pursue High Performance Coaching full time. So, why would someone make such a bold transition, from a profitable business? And what on earth is The Whale Vomit Method?  In today's interview with Kevin, I answer these and so much more. So grab a pen and paper and be ready to take notes. In this fun conversation, you'll learn the simplest, fastest, easiest way to stand out from the competition, sell your stuff for top dollar, and still sleep like a baby. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube   FOLLOW KEVIN: Website | Facebook | Twitter SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: What is the origin story to “The Whale Vomit Method"? What does it even mean?  How can you turn your commodity product or service into a Whale Vomit Brand? Why did Kevin choose to be a High Performance Coach? What are Kevin's three “secret” words of intention? IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:  The three things your brand needs to be to be able to charge TOP dollar. Some examples of Whale Vomit brands you've already heard of. How this can be applied to any industry! Why your customers are HAPPY to pay a premium for your Whale Vomit product or service. How to add humor and novelty to your brand even if you don't think you're funny or creative The 3 things you need to give your brand a personality Why your customers don't actually care about the “quality” of your product Universal fears that most writers face. How to start creating your best work. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buy 'The Whale Vomit Method' Brendon Burchard

After building and selling a multi-million dollar healthcare company, Laura Coe had an epiphany. She realized that success without fulfillment is nothing. But how do we achieve fulfillment? How do we feel a sense of purpose when on the surface we're doing everything right?  Her answer: authenticity.  Step one was to revisit her passion for philosophy and she started taking action based on what ancient philosophers had noted about passion and purpose. Now, she takes those ideas and through her coaching, her podcast The Art of Authenticity, and her writing she is able to help others to do the same. Laura's hope is that everyone can uncover their truth and build a life that is successful and truly meaningful. Her book, Emotional Obesity, is a guide to shedding the unnecessary thoughts and patterns that add dead weight and keep us from living a joyous life.  THE BOLD LIFE MOVEMENT SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube   FOLLOW LAURA: Website | Facebook | Twitter IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: What is emotion obesity?  What causes a mid-life crisis and how do we avoid it?  Advice for people how want to feel fulfilled but don't know what that looks like?  What are junk food thoughts?   What to actually replace our negative thoughts with.  How to get back to your “true north”  The trick to tapping into your true self Why she doesn't believe in one true calling. One tool she gives all of her clients.  DON'T STOP THERE: Get Laura's book, Emotional Obesity: http://emotionalobesity.com/

JP Sears is a YouTube sensation and author of How to Be Ultra Spiritual: 12½  Steps to Spiritual Superiority, and I'm thrilled to have him back on the show! If you're not familiar with JP's hilarious, satirical videos, you can check them out at AwakenWithJP.com and listen to when he was on the show during season one. I invited JP to come back on the show because I wanted to know how life has changed since publishing How to be Ultra Spiritual, and learn more about his plans for the future. JP's even more popular than last time he was on the show, and that comes with both new challenges and opportunities. He's using the friction to maintain clarity and evolve, as a spiritual being and as an online personality. JP is getting more “unapologetically direct” with his message, but he's not ditching the comedy. He's learning how to use it in new ways to connect with and reach even more people. --   SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher Radio | YouTube   Click Here to download FOLLOW JP: AwakenWithJP.com | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: How has JP become more spiritual since launching the book? How is JP spiritually responsive to “the haters”? How does JP decide what to say no to and what to say yes to? What are JP's most and least spiritual habits? What are tactical or actionable ways that JP shows his girlfriend that she's a priority? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How JP's approach to creating videos has evolved. How he makes decisions with his heart. The awesome projects that JP has planned for the near future. How JP connects to people with comedy. How JP, and comedians like Kyle Cease, are breaking new ground in the world of spirituality with their comedy. What JP's creative process is like. How JP maintains clarity in his business (and why clarity is so important for high performers). Plus much more… DON'T STOP THERE: How to Be Ultra Spiritual: 12½  Steps to Spiritual Superiority by JP Sears A video by Kyle Cease: “How Enlightened Families Argue” I Hope I Screw This Up: How Falling In Love with Your Fears Can Change the World by Kyle Cease The Sanctuary at Two Rivers

Manu (better known as "Swish") is an inspiring young man, who I knew I wanted to interview as soon as I heard his story. He's a 19 yr old student at the University of Toronto, who ALSO happens to be an award-winning serial tech entrepreneur, a UN Youth Ambassador, an early stage tech investor, and TEDx speaker, JUST to name a few.  I wondered, how can someone have accomplished so much at such a young age? How did he know this was even possible? What inspires him?  “In no other time in history has it been easier to start a business." In today's interview I find out the core set of beliefs that Swish embodies on a daily basis to continually go after people, projects, and experiences that others would avoid for fear of failure.  We also learn who Swish considers to be his biggest mentors, and what is next on the horizon for this 19-yr-old college student. You'll be shocked to hear what he's lined up.  Manu is an embodiment of what it means to take bold action. Never held back by age or or location or any other "limitations" that people often use as excuses to keep them from their goals, Manu proves time and time again that anything is possible when you get creative, get persistent, and take bold action. “You don't go to a TEDx talk to learn about things as much as to get inspired to go DO Things." FOLLOW MANU: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:  What beliefs did Manu have to have to accomplish all that he has at such a young age?  Who were Manu's mentors and how have they impacted his life and career? What's the one skill that Gary V. has nailed, which Manu is actively trying to learn right now.  Manu's tips for connecting with influencers (who may appear to be inaccessible). The #1 skill that has led him to speak at TEDx, and connect with people like Gary V. (hint: it's probably not what you think).  The #1 thing you should know if you want to give a TEDx talk.  Why the Mentorship Movement is such a positive thing for today's CEOs. How you can leverage LinkedIn to spread your message.  Why he believes anyone can become an advocate for a cause. The true reason a lot of people initially get into non-profit and advocacy work, and why they won't admit it.  Why he thinks boot strapping trumps getting investors.  DON'T STOP THERE:  Manu's TEDx Talk Thought Spot App GaryVaynerchuk.com Michael Hyatt (Dragon's Den)

Bari Tessler is a Financial Therapist, Mentor Coach and Mama-preneur. She has been healing people's stories with money for over a decade, and each year she leads hundreds of people in a global, year-long money school, which integrates Money Healing, Money Practices and Money Maps. Her work has been featured on Oprah.com, Inc.com, and the Huffington Post and in US News & World Report, Reuters Money, The Fiscal Times, Experience Life Magazine, Yogi Times, Best Self Magazine and Emerging Women. Bari's gentle, body-centered approach weaves together personal, couple, and creative entrepreneurial money teachings into one complete tapestry. It's a great addition to our financial mini series.  If you missed the earlier episodes, check them out here:  John Lee Dumas: The Millionaire Mindset Sophia Bera: Financial Planning for Millennials Last year Bari released her book, The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness, which I'm currently (and joyously) leading a group of women through following Bari's Book Club Guide.  “I'm going to be updating and fine tuning my relationship to money, every year, forever." SUBSCRIBE:  iTunes | Stitcher | Youtube FOLLOW BARI: Website | Facebook | Instagram IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:  What is somatic psychology? Why it's so important for your intimate relationships to understand your money story and be able to speak to it.  What does financial therapy entail? How to receive the financial education we didn't receive in school.  The three phases of Bari's financial healing methodology The power of a body checkin when it comes to changing our relationship with money. (and when to use it) How The Art of Money evolved into a year long program  How to make money management more YOU, and more fun.  How money dates can move you forward.  The importance of picking a bookkeeping software (and deciding if you're going to learn it on your own or hire someone to teach you).  Why “renaming” your money categories can add deeper meaning and make it more playful.  Why some people get stuck in the visioning and planning phase. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Bari's Book Club Quickbooks

Vanessa is the lead investigator at the Science of People—a human behavior research lab. She is the national bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding With People, which was chosen as one of Apple's Most Anticipated Books of 2017. She writes a monthly column on the science of success for Entrepreneur Magazine and the  Huffington Post. Her original research has been featured in Fast Company, Cosmopolitan, TIME Magazine, Forbes, INC and USA Today. As a human behavior hacker she runs original research experiments on topics such as the science of leadership, human lie detection, body language hacks, the psychology of attraction and successful people skills and you can find all of these at ScienceofPeople.com. Vanessa is a recovering awkward person and has spent years studying what makes people act the way that they do, and now she's sharing her knowledge with you here. Whether you're an introvert, an extrovert, single or married, there's something in this conversation for you.  SUBSCRIBE:  iTunes | Stitcher | Youtube FOLLOW VANESSA: Website | Twitter | Instagram IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How to adjust your social patterns to optimize your interactions.  How you can use the science of people to ensure you're targeting the right customers.  The power of a Personality Matrix. Why we sometimes pick the wrong people to be friends with. Why even extroverts can suffer at networking events. When the first impression is actually made. How the concept of “capitalization” can help your intimate relationships. 

  Do you call yourself a creative? Do you also struggle to merge your passions with your professional pursuits? Today I'm chatting with Jenni Brown, cofounder of San Francisco based branding agency, Prim'd Marketing, and host of the soon to be released podcast Type A Creative. And in our conversation we talk about how you can take successfully merge both the left and right brains to find fulfillment as a creative entrepreneur.  If you love to create and fantasize about paying the bills through your creative work, you may find that this pressure can sometimes leave your creatively constipated. This is no way to live, and will likely leave you broke and unfulfilled.  Jenni shares with us the ongoing practices she uses to create space for her creative pursuits, and how to relieve the pressure we often place on getting paid for these projects. She also explains why she went back to school for her MFA, despite feeling like you do not need a piece of paper to call yourself a writer, sharing how this pursuit of education may not have shown an obvious return on investment, but left her feeling full nonetheless. "Your art has value that may not show up in the form of dollars in your bank account." If you've ever wondered how to thrive as a creative in a professional world, this interview has your name on it. Rest easy knowing that you're not alone! And there is a way to have the best of both worlds.    SUBSCRIBE:  iTunes | Stitcher | Youtube FOLLOW JENNI: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:  How to merge the left & right brain to find fulfillment. The struggle many creatives face when trying to buid a business.  How Jenni & her partner Sophie successfully manage their business partnership.  How Jenni uses her MFA in her branding agency.  How to create space for your own creativity.  DON'T STOP THERE: The Brand Plan Big Magic - by Elizabeth Gilbert

Emilie Wapnick is what she calls a “multipotentialite”.  And recently I learned, I'm one too.  There's a good chance if you're reading this, you have some multipotentilite tendencies as well.   According to Emilie's site: "Multipotentialites generally have diverse interests across numerous domains and may be capable of success in many endeavors or professions, they are confronted with unique decisions as a result of these choices." In her new book, How to be everything - A Guide for Those Who Still Don't Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up, Emilie dissects exactly what it means to be one of these gifted, multi-talented individuals. In it, she explains how you can more easily approach a world where specialization reigns supreme, and we learn that in today's society flexibility can prove to be more lucrative than specialty.  I first came across Emilie's work when one of my clients told me about her community of multipotentialites, called “the puttytribe” and I knew I had to connect with her. As someone who firmly believes that not everyone is built to follow one true passion,  I knew that Emilie would have some awesome insights to share. Apparently I'm not the only one who resonates with this concept, because her TEDx talk titled “Why some people don't have a true calling” went viral and has since been viewed over 3 MILLION times.  Emilie is paving the way for the polymath/multipotentialite community, and really anyone who has ever felt like they couldn't be fit into a box.  SUBSCRIBE:  iTunes | Stitcher | Youtube FOLLOW EMILIE: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:  How goal setting differs for someone who has a lot of interests. The three most common areas of stress or concern for people who identify as multipotentialites.  How to know which projects to work on if you have so many Common careers for multipotentialites DON'T STOP THERE:  How to Be Everything - by Emilie Wapnick Emilie's TEDx Talk: Why Some of Us Don't Have One True Calling Start With Why - by Simon Sinek

  You may remember Nat from season one, when I brought him on for a back-to-back interview series.   His transparency and willingness to talk about taboo things is exactly why I invited him back for Round 3 to talk about his new book, Come Again, What Men Need to Know About Amazing Sex.   Nat and I waste NO time in this interview and quickly dive into what drove him to write such about such a sensitive topic.   This interview is definitely one of the more explicit ones that we've aired on The Bold Life Movement, but equally important in my mind. Better sex leads to a better life, and Nat is here to deliver on that.    SUBSCRIBE:  iTunes | Stitcher | Youtube IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:  How & why Nat stumbled into this genre. Why the other books like this on the market AREN'T good. Why men don't typically talk about how to improve their sex life with each other.  The most exciting (and shocking) takeaway from his book about sex. The exercises men can do to last longer in bed.  FOLLOW NAT: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram DON'T STOP THERE:  Nat on TBLM Podcast: Nat Eliason - From Lifestyle Entrepreneur to Writing About Sex Nat on TBLM Podcast: Nat Eliason - Deep Work & SEO - From 0 to 250K Visitors Per Month  Come Again: What Men Should Know About Amazing Sex - by Nat Eliason David Deida

Sophia Bera has been featured on everything from CNBC to Forbes, from New York Times, to Fortune Magazine. She is THE go to financial planner for millennials, and founder of GenYPlanning.com.  I invited Sophia onto today's show to shine light on what so many of us try desperately to keep in the dark; our struggle to be financially savvy. If you're reading this, then you're likely part of Generation Y. Which means, you may be at the point in your life, or in your career, where you're doing big things and starting to reap the rewards. Or maybe you're experiencing some major life shifts (like starting a business, buying a house, or getting married).  But there's slim chance you were taught in school how to be financially proactive in these situations. Since so many people have no clue that they too could benefit from a financial planner, I asked Sophia to come on and school us.  Who doesn't  want to be smarter with their money?  It takes some transparency, and some intentionality to set yourself up for success. And with that financial foundation, you're much more likely to achieve your dreams and find the "freedom" we all crave.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:  The difference between a bookkeeper, an accountant and a financial planner. The biggest mistake Millennials are making with their money. The first thing you should do if you are in debt, to start being more proactive.  Easy wins you can get if you feel “bad with money" The first financial move you should make if you start a new business.  The best tools for managing your money. How to make money tracking easier if you're a business owner.  FOLLOW SOPHIA: GenYPlanning.com | LinkedIn | Facebook 

John Lee Dumas is an avid Podcaster, successful entrepreneur, and transparent business owner. I invited John to kick off Season 2 because these first few episodes are all about MONEY. And my friend John is fluent in the language of finances.  For years he's been publishing his income statements and tracking revenue on his site EntrepreneurOnFire.com and I knew he'd be able to share some amazing pro-tips.  Known for his daily podcast episodes with the worlds brightest entrepreneurs, John found his entrepreneurial success teaching the world how to have a profitable podcast. Since then he's run two successful Kickstarter campaigns for his Freedom Journal & Mastery Journal, and was kind enough to send me one recently. Can't recommend it enough!  With all this financial success in his business, John has learned what it takes to consistently turn a profit. He's also learned where we often hold ourselves back.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: Why John opted to be so transparent with his finances from an early stage.  The Pros & Cons to Publishing Income Statements.  When you should hire a Bookkeeper for your business.  How John continues to up-level his financial mindset The truth about our relationship with success and wealth.  MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind - by T. Harv Eker EOFire Income Reports The Freedom Journal & The Mastery Journal CPAonFire - with Josh Bauerle The Big Leap - by Gay Hendricks (on Upper Limiting)

That's a wrap! Season 1 of the episode is complete with 50 episodes under our belt. I love hearing your feedback and would love to know wht you want to see and hear more of (or less of) in Season 2, coming February 2017.  Check out this recent Facebook Live I did, asking for YOUR feedback, and drop me a comment to have your voice heard and help us make Season 2, the best yet. A few years ago, Joel got tired of living an average life. He was waiting for things to happen but they never did, so he decided to do something about it. He created a list of the things he used to think were impossible and started doing them. Now he lives a life of adventure, runs multiple online businesses under the IMPOSSIBLE brand, and continues to do the impossible. “How many things out there that you're telling yourself are impossible are easily doable if you just put in the time, effort and training it requires?” It all began with The Impossible List™. The list begain small, with just one thing he wasn't sure was achievable: completing a triathlon. From there, it grew to dozens of Impossible challanges created and completed. Once you do the impossible, you start to redefine your limitations. The blog isn't a bucket list, or a list of things he hopes to do before he dies – it's an ever-expanding list of his limits and what he can go beyond. In his business, Joel is focusing on building out his team under the IMPOSSIBLE umbrella. He's also breaking out his content across different subjects into separate businesses so that each can niche down even further. “I'm getting better at being more explicit in what each business does, what needs to be done to run it, and who I need to take actions on those tasks.” The next step is scaling it all. Joel is investing money, resources and his own time into preparing his team so that they can better help him grow the IMPOSSIBLE brand. He's leveling up his role from manager to owner. Joel and his team at Impossible X recently re-launched the 777 Project – an endurance, adventure and philanthropic initiative to run 7 ultra marathons on 7 continents in order to raise money and awareness to build 7 schools with Pencils of Promise. They will provide opportunities to those for whom a basic education can be impossible. Loved getting to grab time with Joel amidst all of his adventures     SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: If Joel could go back to the early days, or maybe even not that long ago, what would he do differently? What were the resources that Joel looked at that helped him start the business? Joel has a lot of different projects in different interests under one umbrella. How does he manage that all? What's giving Joel the juice these days to feel inspired? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: To redefine the impossible The value of focus in an online business The difference between being a manager and being a business owner The importance of niching down Plus much more… DON'T STOP HERE… Follow Joel: Impossible HQ | Impossible.org | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Facebook Live: That's a Wrap on Season 1 of The Bold Life Movement Production & Development for The Bold Life Movement Podcast by Podcast Masters

I hope you're sitting down! Today's episode is as interesting as it is powerful.   Mansal Denton is an entrepreneur, published author, and in his early 20s was sentenced to 4 years in the Texas State penitentiary for stealing and selling historical documents from the Mazal Holocaust Library.   “It really is the best thing that ever happened to me and it's really a completely different lens I see life through now.”   In our conversation, Mansal shares how between the ages of 17 and 25, he manages to publish a book about one of his favorite topics, commit a felony to fund his dreams and move to europe, later serve time for this crime, and eventually emerge far happier and wiser than if he'd never been caught.   Now based in Austin Texas, Mansal has run a variety of businesses, and credits much of his fulfillment to the time he spent behind bars. The perspective he gained was priceless.   “There are certain trials in life that people go through and I think oftentimes, especially with middle class and upper-middle class people, people who have a relatively comfortable life don't ever experience that suffering. They don't go through that rite of passage of suffering, and that's really what prison felt like for me.”   Mansal looks at this experience as a rite of passage, and he is a different person now because of it. He has more gratitude and takes greater responsibility for his past and future actions.   “Pushing the boundaries of potential is my why.” I really appreciate Mansal sharing his story so openly with us. We all have dark and light sides to our stories; but when we can use them to fuel a better future and inspire others to do the same, that's when we transcend our transgressions and create a truly bold life.   SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: How did Mansal know how to write a book at the age of 18? What happened? Give us more detail about what happened with stealing the historical documents, how that played out afterwards and how it has impacted where Mansal is now. Was Mansal in court? Mansal had a business launch happen right as he was going to prison? How did Mansal's two businesses play out? Obviously going to prison wasn't on Mansal's life plan. What came out of that experience that he wouldn't trade? When Mansal exits prison, what does life look like? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: The breadth of opportunities for creating an online business Mansal's powerful story The importance of undergoing trials How prison made Mansal a better person and entrepreneur Plus much more… DON'T STOP HERE… Guest Links & Resources: Website | Facebook ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Nootropedia.com Battle for Narva, 1944 by Mansal Denton   Production & Development for The Bold Life Movement Podcast by Podcast Masters

Today we're learning from Bridgette Mayer, an artist, entrepreneur and author of The Art Cure: A Memoir of Abuse and Fortune. For the past 16 years she has been running a top contemporary art gallery in Philadelphia helping her clients and the artists she serves improve the quality of their life through art. Bridgette transitioned her gallery from a public model to a private model because many of the artists she has worked with were doing larger, more global projects. This business model better accommodates the needs of artists working on a global scale. “I started to grow rapidly, and part of that growth was always looking beyond the gallery walls.” Bridgette looks for opportunities to exercise her creativity and grow her business outside of her gallery. She attends art fairs; offers consulting opportunities for individuals and corporations; and signs on to larger consulting projects, in which she might sell 2-300 paintings. Larger consultations evolved into consulting on public art installations and municipal art programming.  The next step in Bridgette's evolution was writing The Art Cure to share her powerful story and unique business model. She started running workshops for artists on how to create a vision, build their careers and actually make money. Bridgette is called to work with artists because the most important lessons that she has learned aren't taught in books or in art school – they're taught through years of experience. “You don't find the stuff that I've learned through running my business and working with artists in books.”  When Bridgette talks to artists, she imparts the fundamental habits and beliefs that seven-figure artists have: It starts with establishing a vision about what you're making. What impact do you want your art to make on the world? Completely reconsider your preconceptions about money. Bridgette grew up in poverty and she had to reprogram what she thought was possible for her financially. Effective communication skills are necessary to attract the right audience, and then you need the confidence and language to sell and connect with people. “My goal is to get more artists making a living, thriving and enjoying what they're doing professionally.” I really appreciate Bridgette for her ability to be a beacon not just for artists, but also for people from difficult backgrounds. She empowers her audience to understand that their past does not dictate the future. You can get empowered by picking up a copy of The Art Cure or heading to BridgetteMayer.com.   SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: When did Bridgette first realize art was pulling her, not just personally but also professionally? Give us insight on moving from a public model to a private model. Where did Bridgette learn the business skills she needed to run a business, if she didn't have anyone to teach her? Does Bridgette feel that anyone, with any medium, can become financially successful with their art? Does Bridgette believe that it is people's sense of imposter syndrome and limiting beliefs that's actually holding them back? What habits and beliefs do seven-figure artists have? Does Bridgette have examples of some of her clients to show the process of going from an artist to an artist & entrepreneur? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: A history of poverty does not dictate a future of poverty How Bridgette developed a unique business model for artists The habits and beliefs of seven-figure artists How Bridgette grew her business by transitioning from a public to private business model Plus much more… DON'T STOP HERE… Guest Links & Resources: BridgetteMayer.com | BridgetteMayerGallery.com | BridgetteMayerArtAdvisors.com ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The Art Cure: A Memoir of Abuse and Fortune by Bridgette Mayer Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins   Production & Development for The Bold Life Movement Podcast by Podcast Masters

I first heard today's guest, Michelle Poler, speak at the World Domination Summit about her 100 Days Without Fear Challenge and I found it SO inspiring. She faced 100 fears, documenting the entire thing on YouTube. After going viral, she quit her job and now travels around speaking about the life changing benefits of facing our fears, and recording YouTube videos every Wednesday to answer one question: WTF Are We So Afraid Of?! She has an awesome story, and I'm excited to share it with all of you. 100 Days Without Fear was a project in which Michelle faced 100 fears in 100 days – all while attending graduate school and holding down an advertising job. She used her mornings, lunch breaks and late nights to complete the challenge between classes, work and homework. On top of all that, Michelle also created regular videos to share her journey. Michelle challenged her fears by doing things like: Speaking at a TedxHouston Watching the sunrise, by herself, from the Brooklyn Bridge Riding a roller coaster for the first time Dancing like nobody's watching, in Times Square Walking a trapeze Skydiving Michelle's challenge was a huge success, in large part because she had the foresight to create a defined brand that resonated with people before launching the project. The tone, visuals and audio all added up to an empowering and exciting experience for the audience to follow. Since finishing the project, she has been approached with a number of amazing opportunities. She's focusing on speaking and expanding the YouTube channel – because she loves it. “I feel I have a strong message I want to communicate to younger girls, and they are on YouTube.”  Moving forward, Michelle is trying to direct her message at a younger generation of women. She is creating a new YouTube series, in which she will be speaking to her younger self: a really scared kid who was too comfortable. The new series is expected to launch in January. “I'm never going to be that relevant to anyone if I keep trying to appeal to absolutely everyone.” Michelle leveraged her mastery of branding to monetize what she loves – speaking to inspire people, especially younger women. If you haven't seen it, check out Michelle's journey facing 100 Days Without Fear and subscribe to her YouTube channel, Hello Fear, to see what she does next. If you have one of your own experiences that you would like to share to inspire people, send it to Michelle at HelloFear.com, where she is sharing other people's' stories about facing their fears.   SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: Michelle was doing the 100 Days Without Fear challenge while in graduate school and working a job. How did she do it? How did Michelle fund her challenge? Was it a particular video or fear that helped the channel go viral? Did Michelle face any fears that she does not want to face again? Did Michelle have to get used to approaching people about the project while she was recording? What are other amazing opportunist that have come up because Michelle underwent The 100 Days Without Fear challenge? What new fears have come up since the challenge wrapped up? How is Michelle monetizing the project since it wrapped up? Did Michelle have speaking experience before she started the challenge? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why Michelle started the 100 Days Without Fear challenge Why you should define your brand before you launch a project to make a more powerful impact How Michelle funded and monetized her journey How Michelle is leveraging the success of her project to take advantage of even more opportunities Plus much more… DON'T STOP HERE… Guest Links & Resources: Website | YouTube | Medium ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 100 Days Without Fear playlist   Production & Development for The Bold Life Movement Podcast by Podcast Masters

Get ready for an extremely powerful and emotional episode of The Bold Life Movement. Today's guest is Geoff Woods, host of The Mentee podcast, General Manager of the Publishing Division at Keller Williams Realty, Inc., and currently building a business with Jay Papasan at The1Thing.com. Geoff worked in medical device sales for five years. He made a good living selling a device that actually saved lives, but he knew he was meant for more. He knew he wanted to own a business that made a massive impact and provided financial security for his family, but he didn't have a compelling reason to make a change. “I didn't have a compelling reason to make change. There wasn't enough pain in my life that forced me to make change.” In one week, things changed dramatically. One of his colleagues suffered a stroke at 35, and then his income was slashed by 40 percent. Geoff was compelled to move forward, and that's when he heard the Jim Rohn quote, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” None of Geoff's five closest people were doing what he wanted to do – owning a business that made an impact in the world and provided financial security – and he realized that he could either take the easy road or the hard road to level up his five. The Hard Road – Setting a goal, settling a plan and figuring out how to get it done. You're waking up every day and guessing. The Easy Road – Establish what you want, meet the people who already do it and let them tell you what to do. “I can take the easy road or the hard road. Most people are offered this choice everyday, and they don't realize they're choosing the hard road.” How did Geoff connect with the mentors that inspired him along the way? He started by gaining clarity on what it was that he wanted and identifying the people who inspired him. Then, when given the opportunity to speak with his ideal mentors, he dropped his ego and made himself vulnerable. There's two ways to make the initial connection with your ideal mentors: The Six Degrees of Separation – The idea that you can be connected to anyone in the world through six connections. Be a Connector – Go out of your way to add value to the people around you. “If you become a person who goes out of their way to add value, people will go out of their way to be in a relationship with you.” “Extraordinary results are not hard.” Every time I talk to Geoff he blows my mind. I really wanted to share his powerful story because it demonstrates that we can choose to make our lives more Bold, and we can all have a massive impact on the world. Learn more about Geoff and his businesses by listening to The Mentee podcast or heading over to The1Thing.com.   SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: Did Geoff know at the time that being a business owner was something he aspired to, or necessary for the life he aspired to have? When Geoff first launched The Mentee, what did the podcast look like? How did Geoff connect with his mentors? For people who don't know what it is they're looking for, what types of mentors should they be surrounding themselves with? How do people get that mentor-mentee relationship kicked off? What is one thing that has surprised Geoff during his journey? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How Geoff went from employee to entrepreneur in just 10 months How to surround yourself with five people who inspire you How to be a connector How to start a mentor-mentee relationship Plus much more… DON'T STOP HERE… Guest Links & Resources: Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The Mentee podcast The ONE Thing by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan Profit Factory   Production & Development for The Bold Life Movement Podcast by Podcast Masters

I'm excited to have Lori Darley back on the show today. She is a leadership coach, trainer and CEO Founder of Conscious Leaders, LLC, which aims to train and develop leaders to practice conscious capitalism. Lori published her first book, Dancing Naked: Claiming Your Power as a Conscious Leader, in September. If you didn't hear my first interview with Lori, she's great and I highly recommend listening to it. We discussed the concept of a Conscious Leader, which is being clear in the way we think, creating a space for ourselves where we give ourselves permission to wake up to our own biases and assumptions, and how that actually impacts the decisions that we make so that we're actually freer and more intentional about the way in which we lead. “We don't necessarily have a choice about how our brains are thinking, so we have to understand that there is an automatic nature to the brain.” Dancing Naked contains empowering messages that people can use to take back control of their lives and realize that we have the ability to reprogram ourselves, and reprogram our reality, whether or not you are in a leadership or management role. The first half of the book is titled, “Claiming My Power,” and it's made up of stories that illustrate the automatic nature of how we are programmed as a child, as well as some of Lori's experiences as a dancer. “I know there are not that many dancers in the world, and yet the way in which I experience life is much like everybody else's. I call it the human condition.” Lori believes the term “dancing naked” encapsulates the experience of tapping into our own wisdom and expressing it in the world in a way that gives our gifts to the people we impact. People often approach self-improvement through a series of prescribed steps, but Dancing Naked suggests that the human condition is not linear. “Dancing Naked is a metaphor that really points to a willingness to be fully self-expressed and vulnerable to giving the world your gift.” Dancing Naked approaches self-improvement through The Clearing Process, which includes the Four C's of Clearing. These aren't steps, they're conversational spaces. Clarity – The clearing for self-acceptance. Completion – The clearing for your relationship to the past. Creation – “Every moment is the opportunity to create one's life.” Capacity – Once we have a clarity around where it is that we are going and we are free from the past, then we get to consider the level of impact we want from our life. Lori is afraid of the consequences of people not working to create a sense of self-awareness and intentional action, because then we aren't living our purpose in life – we're living our life based on what other people's expectations are. Never learning to “dance naked” is like living a life with your ego on autopilot. “Achievement is an extraordinary thing to experience, but sometimes we lose ourselves as we step onto that path.” Thanks for coming back on the show, Lori. I was really excited to talk about Dancing Naked, and I'm proud that you made it through this incredible journey. Head to consciousleaders.us and sign up for their email list to receive a bunch of free resources, including a series of worksheets that will help people expereice The Clearing on their own, and to pick up your own copy of Dancing Naked: Claiming Your Power as a Conscious Leader.     SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: For people who might not be in a leadership or management role, what takeaways can they extract from the book (Dancing Naked) and apply in their day-to-day life? Why did Lori choose the title Dancing Naked? What are the consequences for people or leaders that don't implement what Lori is teaching in the book? Can Lori speak to any of the results she's seen in people's lives after performing what she calls The Clearing Process? The Four C's of the Clearing are described as conversational spaces as opposed to steps. Can Lori tell us what the Four C's are and why it's significant to use that terminology? What was the hardest part of the book-writing process? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How Dancing Naked can empower anyone to take back control over their lives What “dancing naked” means The consequences of not becoming more fully self-expressed The Four C's of Clearing Plus much more… DON'T STOP HERE… Guest Links & Resources: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Dancing Naked: Claiming Your Power as a Conscious Leader by Lori Darley   Production & Development for The Bold Life Movement Podcast by Podcast Masters

Today's guest, Mark Manson, is a bestselling author, blogger, and internet entrepreneur who writes about “personal development that doesn't suck.” He recently published his second book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life, and he regularly writes articles on a blog with over two million monthly readers. “The first book was actually extremely easy … this one was a total bitch.” When Mark started writing his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, he had already been blogging about relationships for years. It was just a matter of sitting down and getting it all out. When he started writing his second book the pages didn't pour out of him. He started and threw away two drafts. “When you talk about failures in past-tense it never really feels like a failure, because everybody knows you turned out alright.” When Mark started his third attempt at a second book, he only had a vague idea of the concepts he wanted to cover and he didn't have an overall vision or theme. Mark thought he was going to self-publish his second book, but he started losing confidence. It took months and months of writing – tens of thousands of words – just to get to the point where Mark had nailed down the theme he wanted to work with. “I realized that maybe I need some help with this.” Mark hit a turning point with his book when he published an article, also titled The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck, that received over seven million page views. He signed on with book publisher HarperOne and they helped him pick the title and focus his writing. They told him some of what he wrote was good and some of it sucked. “It hurt to hear that, but it's what I needed to hear.” Mark writes about self-improvement and advice, but he does it in a very contrarian manner. For example, Mark touches on the subject of affirmation in the book, which is a popular autosuggestion technique intended to guide one's own thoughts, feelings and behavior. He sees benefits to the technique, but he believes the benefits are blown out of proportion. His philosophy doesn't prescribe specific techniques, because different processes work for different people. His self-help philosophy is to provide principles that can be applied to anyone's life, in nearly any situation. “The book is principle-driven, it's about discovering new ways of looking at things in life. The way to implement that into your life isn't doing specific things, it's simply applying these principles to things you're already doing.” It was awesome talking to Mark and exploring his unique perspective on the self-improvement and advice industry. He's hilarious and insightful, and you owe it to yourself to check out some of his writing if you haven't already. Mark's new book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is available now – even in the Barnes & Noble on 5th Avenue!   SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: What are some challenges you face when writing a book (compared to other forms of writing)? Did Mark approach a book agent once he had figured out the theme for his book, or did they come to him? Mark's book is in the self-improvement / advice category, but it's very contrarian. Who does he look up to in that space? What are Mark's thoughts on autosuggestion and the science behind things like affirmations? When did Mark first consider himself a writer? In the book Mark writes about picking your problems. What are some of the problems and some of the pains that Mark has actively chosen to come with being a NYTimes bestseller? SOME OF YOUR QUESTIONS: Dan Morris - Does Mark have any tips for embedding some of these habits or values into your life? How can he make them actionable so he doesn't forget? What is one of the biggest decisions that Mark's made that he was really uncertain of the outcome? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why Mark ran into more challenges writing his second book than he did writing his first book Why Mark is a contrarian in the self-help and advice industry Why Mark implemented a subscription service on his website How to take the principles in The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and apply them to your own life Plus much more… DON'T STOP HERE… Guest Links & Resources: Website | Facebook | Twitter ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson Models: Attract Women Through Honesty by Mark Manson 3 Important Life Skills That Nobody Ever Taught You by Mark Manson Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert   Production & Development for The Bold Life Movement Podcast by Podcast Masters

“Being bold is having the courage to listen to your inner voice and live in a way that makes you light up despite what other people think.”   Jake Heilbrunn is an author, blogger and speaker who, at the age of 20, is already living a pretty bold life. He dropped out of college after his first semester, backpacked around South America alone (without a phone!) and then wrote a memoir about what he learned. Off the Beaten Trail is a coming-of-age pilgrimage that led Jake to realize there are unlimited ways to live and that people can create their own destinies when they trust their intuition and take action.   “When we take a leap of faith based on our gut, based on our intuition, things tend to work out and we find the happiness in the pursuit of what we're doing.”   By the end of his first semester of college, Jake was unhappy and unhealthy. He had a passion for traveling, but he was afraid of the unknown. Then a career counselor asked Jake two questions that changed his life: What is the worst thing that can happen? What is the best thing that can happen?   “I realized that I was living a life based on the expectations of others. The life I was living and the life I wanted to be living were not in alignment.”   Two months later, Jake was on a plane to Guatemala with a backpack, no cellphone and very little Spanish. He spent four months backpacking through Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica so he could explore other ways of life and disconnect from a society dominated by social media. As Jake learned to find happiness in the journey, he became a more process-oriented person. He adopted an intense morning routine, inspired by Tony Robbins, that helped him write 100,000 words in three months: Wake up at 5:30 AM. Take a cold shower. “It's the analogy of doing something uncomfortable to start your day because you get in the mindset of doing other uncomfortable things and just do it.” 10-minute guided mindfulness meditation. Make tea or coffee. Put on Hans Zimmer and write. Take a break to work out or do yoga. Go back to writing. At the end of the day, Jake would visualize jumping out of bed to start writing the next morning.   “With or without writing a book, writing is a very powerful way to process what you experience.”   Jake demonstrates the power of visualization to manifest a better (and bolder) life. By visualizing the future he wanted and taking bold action to achieve it, he manifested book endorsements from two awesome influencers that he really looks up to – Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul and The Success Principles, and Chris Guillebeau, NYT Bestselling Author of The $100 Startup and The Happiness of Pursuit. Like a GPS system, visualization can keep you in route when you are heading towards a goal.   “Because I've been visualizing it, it's like I set this GPS in my head … If you take conscious action that's guided by vision there's less re-routing.”   You can pick up a FREE Kindle version of Jake's book on Nov. 2nd & Nov. 3rd by going to Amazon and searching for “Off the Beaten Trail: A Young Man's Soul-Searching Journey Through Central America” It's really awesome to see someone as young as Jake setting such a good example for people of all ages. He shows that life experience isn't necessarily tied to how many years you've been here, but how intentional you've been with the time you have had. Pick up a copy of Off the Beaten Trail (Kindle version is free Nov. 2-3, 2016) and get inspired.     SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: What are some of the fears Jake had to overcome to get on the plane, and why didn't he bring a cellphone? How did Jake become exposed to the mindfulness practices and people like Tony Robbins that helped him become confident enough to write a book at 18-years-old? How has Jake's life changed since coming home? What does he do differently on a social level? What strategies can listeners employ to connect with influencers or mentors that they look up to? How can Jake advise people to start trusting their gut or their intuition, if they don't know how it feels? What is feedback Jake has gotten from people who have read his book or heard him speak, and what actions have they taken that he inspired them to make? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: A powerful story about self-reflection, self-growth and bold action How mindfulness practices helped Jake structure an effective morning routine How to listen to your intuition Strategies for connecting with influencers and mentors that you look up to Plus much more… DON'T STOP HERE… Guest Links & Resources: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Off the Beaten Trail by Jake Heilbrunn (FREE on Kindle Nov. 2nd & Nov. 3rd) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: You Are The One by Kute Blackson Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield & Mark Victor Hansen The Success Principles by Jack Canfield & Janet Switzer The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau The Happiness of Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau   Production & Development for The Bold Life Movement Podcast by Podcast Masters

I met today's guest, Emily Nolan, back in High School, and feel both proud and privileged to feature her as today's guest. Emily is the voice of MyKindOfLife.com, a professional model and the founder of #BePrettyBrave (formerly TOPLESS Yoga). It is a bras on, bellies out self-confidence event used as a tool for self-love, and it is about exposing vulnerabilities by practicing radical self-acceptance.  My Kind of Life started four years ago as a vegan lifestyle blog – very different from what it is now. Slowly, she started sharing more stories about modeling, and eventually eating disorders. Things started to take off. Emily started to connect with her audience, and she started to share more broadly about issues relating to body image.   “I've been a size 0, I've been a size 16. You talk about happiness, and I realized that happiness never came, ever, from a size. Happiness was always a permission that I gave myself, and I could have that at any size.”   One of the more talked about moments from Emily's career, was a photoshoot she did for Curves. Curves is an art magazine featuring a number of celebrities that write and speak about self-love. The shoot involved Emily shedding her clothes, and taking photos in a variety of different yoga poses (this was right after finishing her yoga teacher training), and Emily went on to write about the experience in a popular mindbodygreen post. From there it was picked up by more than 25 online publications, including Cosmopolitan magazine.  “I want to show people that my body is a vehicle. My suit is just a vehicle for physical experience.”   Now she's spending her time leading women's retreats to empower women to #BePrettyBrave. She takes small groups of women all over the world to participate in events that transform the way we think about our relationships with our own bodies. In the past she has hosted one-day immersion events sponsored by Lululemon, and the success of these events led her to create extended experiences in the jungles of Costa Rica and the mountains of Idaho.   “#BePrettyBrave is the permission to believe that bravery is the token to what you've been searching for.”   Emily is a goddess when it comes to walking her walk. She is a champion of radical self-acceptance, and shares her story vulnerably and openly on My Kind of Life. I thrilled to be participating in one of Emily's upcoming #BePrettyBrave retreats. Be sure to follow Emily's story below and share this episode with your friends!   SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: When did My Kind of Life transition from a blog to something more? How does Emily discern between the things that are worth bearing for her readers and the things that are best kept between her and her family? Tell me about the nude photos that were picked up by Cosmo. What was the motivation for that shoot, and why does Emily think it received the coverage that it did? What does #BePrettyBrave look like for people who want to get more involved with that? DON'T STOP HERE… Guest Links & Resources: My Kind of Life | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter Participate in a #BePrettyBrave event ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Curves by Victoria Janashvili “Why I Decided to Share My Nude Pictures” by Emily Nolan “This Woman Explains Why She Decided to Share Her Nude Photos Online” by Tess Koman   Production & Development for The Bold Life Movement Podcast by Podcast Masters