The Bridge

In 2016, Jason Keeton was diagnosed with cancer. He was given less than 6 months to live. “Get this surgery, go on vacation with your family, then come back and start chemotherapy.” Him and his wife had just divorced. The doctor said even with chemo and treatment, six months was a stretch. Jason was angry every day. Bankrupt and couldn't afford rent. He was laid off from his pilot job because of his cancer. Listen in to hear how Jason healed his cancer without any chemo, using different modalities as medicine.  Jason credits visualization, manifestation and meditation with his healing…This includes this and more.. Enjoy the episode!! 

Today's episode features Mike Stora. Mike and I connected in LA three years ago and recently adventured together in Spain. Mike works in the corporate world in NYC, but was searching for more in his life. He knew there was more...Mike then decided to take action on his own life and then the magic started to happen. In this episode we discuss: - How Mike connected and became friends with Elliott Bisnow - Walking El Camino de Santiago - The rebirth after the death of your old self - The importance of relationships - How to get unstuck and more... You can find Mike on socials @MikeStora

Today's episode features Tony and Thera Messina. In their early 20's they set their vision to travel the world and help those in need. They both went into the corporate world full-time and invested in their dream throughout. In 2023, they both left their corporate jobs to travel full-time and fulfill that dream. In this episode, we discuss: - How to set a big vision up - The importance of community in their own lives and giving back - The synchronicities and the Universe letting them know they're on the right path - Leaving the corporate world and figuring it out - What travel has done for their 14+ year relationship and more... To find more information on Tony and Thera you can go to tonyandthera.com or follow them on social media @tonyandthera

Today's episode features Eli Frank. Eli's background in the music world started in high school where he got the chance to work with Scooter Braun in his office. He then went onto to be in the music industry in a multitude of different capacities, then the tech industry, and now landing himself as the Chief of Staff at Samsung. In this episode we discuss: - How tragedy occured in his high school and what came of it - Navigating the music world and being authentic - Working with artists like Lil Pump and Kid Laroi - How presence is the magic in people skills - Curiousity and more! You can find Eli on Linkedin @ Eli Frank or socials @eli.frank_Curiosity

Could you live without your phone??? Today's episode featured Noah Miller. Noah has been living phoneless for the past 3 years and has found deep meaning and purpose through that journey. From traveling without a phone to the inconvenience of not having the Uber app, Noah is protesting the attention economy.  In this episode, we discuss:  The inspiration behind living without a phone Saying “Yes” to life and the opportunities it presents Long-term meaning vs short-term social media dopamine Tips on how to talk to girls at a bar without a phone What his mediation practice looks like/ take on suffering is   And more…  You can find Noah on Linkedin @Noah William Miller or on his DJ page @thetroutdaddies

Today's episode features Brie Bednarski. Brie is a spiritual counselor, yoga instructor and breathwork facilitator, and holds different retreats, grief circles, ceremonies, and more. Brie and I connected at Runningman and I knew it was intentional. Brie had both of her parents pass away young, and she talks about the healing journey she went on from that point on. In this episode, we talk about: - To talk about death is to talk about aliveness - The role of play and how it is an integral part of her life - Co-creating a language to connect to your lineage - Becoming bankrupt and leaving a steady job to pursue her Yoga Teacher Training and more. You can find Brie on social @beingwithbrie

Today's episode features David Morin. David is a poet, death doula, Prison Program Manager and a dear friend. David and I connected years ago and to see him grow over the years has been amazing. In this episode we dive into: - becoming a death doula - giving himself a death date - what poetry means to him and not putting himself in a box - quitting his job and trusting the Universe to take him to the right places - how to find your purpose and so much more! Enjoy this episode. You can find David on socials @mor.intune

How to make someone's day...

This episode features Sam Beaver. Sam is the owner of The Well Health and Fitness in Bowling Green, Ohio. He is active in the community and is a part of a few different organizations. In this episode, we discuss the following topics: - Being a young entrepreneur showing up big in the community - What growing pains have occurred with the business - How DNA and family past play a role in who he is - Living funerals & making time when you're alive - Social Media and why he stays away and more... You can find Sam on all socials @SamBeaverFitness. Enjoy! -

Why I'm embarking on this journey of 30 podcasts in 30 days.

Today's episode features Darren Pierre. Darren is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Maryland-College Park and the author of “The Invitation to Love," a moving collection of short stories that show the transformative power of love through his personal experiences. Darren and I met two years ago, and his energy and life philosophy are infectious.  Topics covered:  Navigating difficulty with grace Insights from his journey through his PhD program How healing yourself is healing others Darren's faith and how that played a major role in big life decisions How to be clear on who you are to yourself and others And more! Darren's openness and stories in this episode deeply moved me. He offers an invitation for one to look deeper within themselves to live in their truth!  You can find Darren on Linkedin @ Darren Pierre and more information on his website https://www.darrenpierre.com/

Today's episode features Abbie McAdams. Abbie is currently one of the co-founders and Executive Directors of Red Equity, an organization committed to ending period poverty and the stigma surrounding menstruation. Through this venture, they have launched branches in five states, raised and distributed over 100,000 products, passed legislation in multiple states, trained hundreds of youth advocates, and more. She is also a current student at the University of Denver. In this episode, we dive into the following topics: How she met her co-founder for Red Equity The power of being abroad and learning about new cultures Grief and its role in living a life of purpose How opportunities can appear limiting on the surface but are actually liberating and empowering And more… You can find Abbie on socials @abbiesmcadams and Red Equity @redequity

This episode features Tanin Kayvan. Tanin is a true adventurer. In this episode we discuss - stories of her childhood & how that lead to where she's at - how she lived with over 100 families - travel tips to immerse yourself in cultures - the power of community - the opporunties that show up by just asking We discussed all of this and more! You can find Tanin @taninkayvan Enjoy.

Today's episode features Phil Louden. Phil is in the real estate business in Kansas City and lives in a startup house. He is a true connector and community builder. He's been a hitchhiker, a digital nomad, and more. In this episode, he shares his truth about these topics: - the death of a friend, inspiring him to live -following fun & excitement leading to his purpose - hitchhiking through Australia - working at places he felt unfulfilled & how to change that - how to build bridges and not walls and more... You can find Phil everywhere @Phil_Louden. Enjoy!

Today's episode features Kisa Jafri. Kisa and I connected through the Aspen Institute where we worked on a project together. As soon as I heard her story I knew she had to be on the podcast! Kisa is currently in her last year at Cornell pursuing a degree in Human Biology, Health & Society. Topics covered: - her journey from community college to Cornell - hustle culture and her take - imposter syndrome - the importance of those around you & more You can find her everywhere on socials @KisaJafriii Enjoy!

Today's episode featured Aneta Kuzma. Aneta is in Executive Coaching, Business Coaching, Health Coaching, Life Coaching and she also does Wellness Consulting. She is a recent author of "Live The Width of Your Life," which is a daily meditation book on living with purpose, passion and peace. In this episode we dive into: - The keys to having a successful morning routine - How to have balance while working with your passions - How she wrote her book and what inspired her - The biggest lesson being a mother and more! Enjoy. You can find Aneta @akuzmagroup.com or on socials @ArdelianKuzma

Today's episode features Owen Sammarone. Owen and I connected last summer and when we met I knew he had to be on the podcast. Owen currently owns Unleash The Knowledge, which is a huge book page across many platforms. He also supports many authors in marketing their books, launching, building beyond, and more. In this episode we dive into: - The life lessons taught by being a basketball manager at UConn University - Creating a business from scratch - The importance of building community - How small wins add up to big successes - His 75 Hard journey We discussed all of this and more. You can find Owen on all platforms @Unleashtheknowledge & @Owensammarone

Today's episode featured Jacob Kelly. Jacob hosted the My Social Life podcast for the past 4 years and has transitioned to working for CreatorNow, "where creators come to grow." In today's episode we discussed the following: - how to create a successful podcast - the algorithm vs the art - networking - interviewing successful creators - how his content has changed We discussed all this and more. If you enjoyed today's episode check out My Social Life podcast & you can find Jacob on all platforms @thejacobkelly

Today's episode featured Owen Zubek. Owen is currently at J Roc Development where he is a Social Media Creator. Owen has been working with photography, videography, editing and all the above for most of his life. He recently graduated from John Carroll University with a Marketing degree. In this episode we discussed: - how a childhood passion turned into a career - awkward steps turning into defining moments - Owen's Youtube channel and vlogging before it became popular - how his work is his battlefield, and he is in the commander's seat - smelling the roses and being proud of the journey We dove into all these topics and more! You can find Owen on socials @OwenZubek. Enjoy!

Today's episode features Maxmillian Peralta. Sam and I both connected with him in high school. Maxmillian is an artist and is currently a program director for an artist residency program. He received his degree from the Cleveland Institute of Art. In this episode we discussed the following topics: - Art for art sake - How to be subjective with one's artwork - Doing a piece for Lebron and what all that entailed - How to create for niche audiences - The author is dead and more.. You can find Maxmillian on all platforms @maxmillianp or at studiomaxmillian.com

Today's episode features my good friend Elie Haoui. You might have seen him on Tiktok or seen some of his magic where he is better known as Elie Magic. Elie and I connected last year and he is just a very genuine, authentic and kind person. He is a part owner of a coffee shop, magician, creator and so much more. In this episode we break down the following: How he got started in magic What his family means to him How to grow yourself & what you do How to ground yourself The approach he takes when meeting new people And more… You can find Elie everywhere @ElieMagic.

In this episode we dissected 2022! Enjoy.

Today's guest is Harrison Klein. Harrison is the founder of Built to Breathe, and a breath & mindset coach at Embrace North. We connected through the use of the Papi stick which is a bamboo straw to breathe out of in cold or heat. I use mine for meditation practice as well. In this episode, we dove into Harrison's journey from the corporate world to finding what truly made him come alive. We talked about the following: - the power of the cold - how we are not taught to breathe correctly - being an entreprenuer & all that entails - biohacking - what makes one come alive - trusting in the process This episode was super fun to dive into Harrison's journey, you can find him @HarrisonKlein. Enjoy!

Today's guest on the podcast is Sirah Says. Si is an amazing soul and being. We connected over the summer & after listening to some of her stories, I knew she had to be on the podcast. We dove even deeper into her story and everything she stands for. Although she is a grammy artist- we barely talked about that, rather we talked about her journey. She also has been a coach to many professionals and those in the music industry. If I were to list all the projects she's done or doing I'd write an essay so here we are: In this episode, we dove into - How Si got started in the music industry - The role of "Baby Si" and her "me" time - Her creative process - How she just always knew she'd be in the music industry - Breathwork, meditation, and the power of awareness and more. You can find her on all socials @SirahSays

Today's podcast featured my dear friend Adam Avenus. Adam and I met at a conference this past summer and immediately connected. The way he carries himself, what he stands for & who he is, I knew he had to come on the podcast! Adam is in real estate, poetry, rapped, and is working on some amazing projects coming soon. Topics discussed: - jumping in head first with anything - how writing & poetry changed his life - loving himself fully & the importance of a meditation practice - getting the money, car, and place.. but asking what's next? - how to live more aligned/ stepping into authenticity - the new app he has been working on developing - the importance of mentors in life We discussed all this and more! Adam is an amazing human & You can find him: @AdamAvenus Enjoy!

Today's podcast featured Ethan Thompson. Ethan is a musician, artist, and writer and goes by Alt Bloom. Ethan's been on a ton of stages and recently opened up for Andy Grammar. We connected by doing breathwork together & also plunged (no better way). I love his music and you can find him on all platforms. In this episode we dive into the following topics: - how in the rebellion you find yourself - not forgetting your existence - how creativity works with writing music & how to get past blocks - the role nature plays in his creative process - turning off judgment - his newest adventure coming up... You can find him everywhere: @altbloom

Today's episode featured Valentina Sinisterra. Valentina and I connected at a conference and I ended up doing a breathwork session that she lead. She is an amazing human being and I learned so much from her. She teaches breathwork, is a brand strategist & is the host of the podcast "Pretty Mental." The podcast revolves around mental health. But that is not all... In this episode we dive into the following topics: - how to get out of living life on auto-pilot - the power of knowing you are exactly where you're supposed to be - listening to one's inner child & intuitive spirit - getting out of a depression that lasted 10 years - how to get involved in breathwork & all of the benefits (getting high on life) We discussed all this and more. You can find Valentina on all socials @Valentina.sinisterra

On today's episode of the podcast we were joined by Milan Lombardo. Milan is host of the "Whats Your Juice Podcast," an associate producer to Dan Churchill, a youth ambassador for SeaTrees and so much more. Milan is also a 20 year old college student and we really dove into a lot of topics, especially being young in today's society. on this episode we dove into: - changing the world starts by changing you - sustainability & Milan's mission towards that - what is your mission & how to find that - how to land your dream internship - the mindset of "I get to do this!" - letting yourself shine We discussed all this and more. Milan is an amazing human and this episode will show that. You can find Milan on all socials. Also, check out his Youtube! @milanlombardo

Today's episode features Mathew Rios. Mat and I connected at the Arnold and had an epic conversation. He just graduated and is currently a personal trainer specializing in weight loss. Mat is passionate about spreading positivity and optimism through his endeavors. In this episode, we dove into the following topics - Mat's own weight loss journey & how that led to him finding his passion - how everything takes time in business & life - his next goal of running a marathon... BACKWARDS! - how he went from being a shy kid to becoming confident in himself We dove into all these topics & more. You can find Mat on social media: @mathewrios Enjoy!

Today's guest on the podcast is Rebecca Reynolds. Rebecca is positive psychology mindfulness and resiliency educator. In her private practice, she helps people get well and get to their highest frequency. In this podcast, we discuss a lot of things including: - how Rebecca got into the work she's doing - the healing work she's done and helped others do - the inner child - how everything is energy - frequency matches -acceptance & it's role in life We discussed all these topics & more. You can find Rebecca @ Rebecca Reynolds Resiliency Enjoy!

Today's episode featured Mark Dudek. Mark is a current student pursuing physical therapy, and endurance athlete, and someone who does hard things. In today's episode, we really unpacked his journey of walking across America. We also talked about his bike from Ohio to Florida. Some other topics we dove into include: - the value of struggle - the generosity of others, and how to give back - not being too serious about it all - the power of doing hard things - the importance of reflection in all areas of life We talked about this and much more. Enjoy!

Today's episode featured Courtney Knecht. Courtney currently works for one37pm, Gary Vee's media company. Her passions also include making music videos with up-and-coming artists. In this episode, we talk about - how to be original in content creation - how her passion and work are similar but how she balances it - creating a community - important of documenting what you do - creative processes - surrounding yourself with other creatives in different fields We touch on all these topics and more. You can find Courtney on all platforms @knechtthedot

Today's episode featured Sammy Spina, who is an NFL agent at VMG Sports. He was recently just named their youngest partner in 2022. In this episode we discussed: - how his upbringing in sports helped shape his future - how his perspective changed after his father was diagnosed with cancer - finding his passion and not giving up on it - his curiosity with the NFT space - how his clients are family We dove into all these topics and more! Sammy is also the author of The Fight, a book he published last year. You can find Sammy on socials @SammyJSpina

Today's episode featured Max Siegelman. Max is the owner of Siegelman Stable, which is an apparel brand that fuses harness racing & luxury sports fashion. Max is also co-founder of Outfront Media, which leverages the power of technology, location, and creativity to drive impact and engagement where it matters. In this episode we discussed: - the importance of giving back & how a portion of Siegelman Stable proceeds goes to equine therapy programs for veterans, nurses, and doctors - never being "fully" qualified - how having self-awareness & extreme focus on what's going on around you leads to wins - how everyone is still "figuring it out" - culture & its role in Max's work - how relationships are everything & staying in touch is key In this episode, we touched on all this and more. This episode had great insights and I'm super grateful Max came on and shared his knowledge. You can find Max on socials: @msiegelman0 @siegelmanstable

Today's episode featured Aileen Ramirez. Aileen is a spiritual coach and the creator of Unearthed.la, which is a wellness center. This includes breathwork, reiki, vinyasa yoga, spiritual coaching, and space cleansing. In this episode, we unpacked so many different topics including: - Learning from your innner child and feeding it - The power of choosing affirmations to be, not being - The keys to healthy relationships - The benefits of meditation, cold plunging, plant medicine, and more - Masculine and feminine energy & how to manifest your person We dove into all these topics and more. Enjoy! You can find Aileen & her business @unearthed.la @iamaileenramirez

Today's episode featured Heather Hopkins. Heather was a child actress, dating coach and now the Founder & CEO of Hulah, an online dating app. In this episode we discussed: - how dealing with rejection from a young age prepared her for the entrepreneur life - the importance of trusting your gut and intuition with whatever you do - how to have confidence - the value of interning at as many places as possible - how society puts a mask on that covers what makes everyone unique - her journey to starting her business and what makes her dating app unique We discussed all this and more! You can find Heather on all socials @itsheatherhopkins Try Hula today! Enjoy

In today's episode I got the chance to interview Stu Massengill. Stu is a Career Fulfillment Coach, Speaker for Tony Robbins, and host of the Finding Direction podcast. In this episode we discussed so many different topics: - how clarity comes through experience - following your intuition and gut - putting yourself in places of opportunity - daily small habits that lead to long term success We talked about all of this and more. You can find Stu on socials: @stumassengill Reach out to him if you ever need anything and enjoy the show!

Today's episode featured David Meltzer. David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. David is also a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, and host of the top entrepreneur podcast, The Playbook. David is the Executive Producer of the Bloomberg and Apple TV series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours. He is also the executive producer of Entrepreneur's #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch. David is featured in many books, movies, and TV shows such as World's Greatest Motivators, Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy and Beyond the Secret, airing on Netflix. Additionally, he has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. His life's mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE. In all his content, and communication that's exactly what you'll receive. For the past 20 years, David has been providing free weekly trainings to empower others to empower others to be happy. Link to Register: https://free.dmeltzer.com/training Here is a link to a video that covers David's mission to empower over 1 Billion people: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UOJH4zkdwE Social Handles: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube: @davidmeltzer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmeltzer11/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/ Text Community: (949) 298-2905 You can also have people email David directly to register for training (or get his book)- david@dmeltzer.com In this episode we dove into: - what advice he'd give his younger self - why being more interested than interesting is more important - the power of manifestation - routines We covered this and so much more. Super excited for you to listen!

This episode features a special guest, Ryan Husband. Ryan is the owner and founder of Live Prescribed. The company is "not just about the clothes you wear. But it's about the life you live and the purpose you pursue. It's a life aligned with what you were created for." In this episode Ryan and I discuss: - what the word "purpose" means - the importance of mentorship - money - following God and how the Spirit is attractive - what culture means to Live Prescribed. We discussed all this and more. Enjoy!

Today's episode featured Quentin McKinnon, better known as Que The Boy. Que is a musician and entrepreneur from Detriot Michigan. In this episode, we dove into the following topics - why rapping is one of the most difficult careers - the importance of believing in yourself - how to define your own success - how to truly love your career - how family is everything We discussed all this and more. Enjoy the episode, and share it with a friend! You can find Que on all socials and listen to his music @QueTheBoy

On today's episode of The Bridge Podcast, we were joined by Mike Gazzo. Mike is a music producer, songwriter, breathwork coach, and works in plant medicines. In this episode, we discussed Gazzo's healing journey and how he got to where he is. We discussed so much but are not limited to: - how vulnerability is the ultimate unlock - finding one's own peace and loving oneself - finding your true identity - how to find meaning in life - the concept of Being VS Doing - how climbing Mount Kilimanjaro changed him This episode was amazing and I know you all will get so much from this episode. You can find Gazzo on social. As he mentioned in the podcast, reach out to him, he is on a path of healing others and is always open! Thank you for listening and supporting The Bridge Podcast. @gazzomusic

Today's episode featured Doug Elks. Doug is the owner of AIM (Ambition In Mind), which is all about a mindset that creates a lifestyle. Doug also hosts a podcast through AIM and has had some amazing conversations (I listened to a few, highly recommend them). AIMS has a workout app as well. Doug is a marathon runner and is beginning his trek to running a sub 3-hour marathon. In addition to that, Doug works with Promix Nutrition, which is a supplement and nutrition company. In this episode we discussed: - Doug's foundation through his faith - The role gratitude plays in all things that Doug does - Doug's inner circle and what role positivity plays there - Betting on yourself - Being strategically offensive and a connector We covered all these topics and more. You can find Doug on socials: @dougelks , @amibitionmind247. Enjoy!