The DreamMason Podcast

Reinventing the Good Guy - He's not the Nice Guy with Amber De Vos Amber De Vos is a seasoned professional dedicated to transforming the dating and relationship landscape. With over a decade of experience as a celebrity photographer in New York City and a background in Anthropology, she employs a unique coaching approach. Amber equips her clients with effective dating and communication strategies, leveraging her 11+ years of personal development passion to help them grow and discover their best selves on their dating journeys. As a successful single woman with diverse dating experiences, she offers a distinctive perspective, helping men understand what women truly want. Amber's commitment to creating a meaningful and rewarding dating experience is underpinned by her belief in the transformative power of love. Amber is known for her inquisitiveness, passion, and empathic listening skills. Her goal is to empower clients to become the daters they aspire to be, cultivating trust, intention, and fun throughout the process. She firmly believes that a single great date can change someone's entire life and is unwavering in her mission to set her clients up for success in the world of dating and relationships. In this episode, we discuss: I'm not enough can lead us to compensate with things like love, sex, dating, drugs, and other things that will never fill that hole The Challenge Given and The Challenge Accepted Life is like an adventure video game The Journey to becoming a Seduction Expert Confidence, Charisma, and Connection Charm and making others feel good about themselves Social Anxiety How to connect with people and make them feel safe and comfortable Compliments are like salt Eye Contact Paying attention to the signals Defining: The Nice Guy, The Good Guy, and The Jerk Defining: Manipulation, Coercion, and Seduction What we can learn from Jen Sincero The First Kiss Confidence is trust in yourself Top 5 Mistakes Men Make in Dating Top 5 Mistakes Women Make in Dating You can connect with Amber de Vos here: Instagram: @the_seduxe Website: www.theseduxe.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Performance & Success Alchemist, Author, Men's Retreat Leader & International Speaker. Yahoo Finance dubbed me “The Anti-Excuses Coach,” and I am the Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men Retreat, which is reimagining conscious men's work & the Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, an innovative, fun, & adventurous new take on dating. Since 2007 I have led and supported leaders and teams in operations, people, HR, and franchising in the Hospitality and Technology Industries, opening over 15 locations across the country and overseeing the training of hundreds of franchisees, managers, and team members. Since 2015 I have professionally coached hundreds of successful and influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. I am passionate and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. My work has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, The Good Men Project, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, I have worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, Million Dollar Sellers, and Coldwell Banker. I support people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so that they can be empowered and successful in what deeply matters to them and build effective teams and their legacy.

Dancing with Lightening with Michael Ravenwood Born in Tokyo, Japan, Michael Ravenwood embarked on a global journey before settling in California. Commencing his martial arts training at the tender age of ten, he later earned an honors degree in psychology. Today, he stands as an international performance artist, a dance meditation instructor, and an event producer. As the owner and creative director of SkyFire Arts, Michael brings his multifaceted talents to the forefront, creating a unique blend of artistic expression and mindfulness in his work. In this episode, we discuss: Mindset and the feeling of stuckness Word magic and the power of our speech and words Wonder and discovery Using words on purpose Discernment over Judgments What is Skyfire Arts and how is Michael playing and dancing with lightning Make everything possible Layers of energy and existence Skyfire Art's upcoming show Free Event Gifts: Put in a friends and family code for a discount to the Oct 7th Show! https://www.tixr.com/groups/skyfirearts/events/skyfire-arts-presents-infinite-energy-76180 You can connect with Michael Ravenwood here: Instagram: @skyfirearts Website: www.skyfirearts.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Performance & Success Alchemist, Author, Men's Retreat Leader & International Speaker. Yahoo Finance dubbed me “The Anti-Excuses Coach,” and I am the Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men Retreat, which is reimagining conscious men's work & the Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, an innovative, fun, & adventurous new take on dating. Since 2007 I have led and supported leaders and teams in operations, people, HR, and franchising in the Hospitality and Technology Industries, opening over 15 locations across the country and overseeing the training of hundreds of franchisees, managers, and team members. Since 2015 I have professionally coached hundreds of successful and influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. I am passionate and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. My work has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, The Good Men Project, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, I have worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, Million Dollar Sellers, and Coldwell Banker. I support people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so that they can be empowered and successful in what deeply matters to them and build effective teams and their legacy.

I went on a deeply healing, fun, and life-changing plant medicine journey about a week ago. This experience was led by a professional and held in a ritual fashion. Everyone was safe, taken care of, and chose to go on this joinery for their own reason. This is my fresh summary of the experience.  While more and more breakthroughs and awareness keep coming, this was my first unscripted sharing the experience with the public. This is not meant to encourage anyone to do plant medicine or other drugs or substances but to share my experience. I am not a shaman or a doctor, and everyone needs to consult their support systems, doctors, healers, and therapists before embracing these types of experiences. I hope you enjoy this share, and if you have any questions, you can always contact me. You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Performance & Success Alchemist, Author, Men's Retreat Leader & International Speaker. Yahoo Finance dubbed me “The Anti-Excuses Coach,” and I am the Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men Retreat, which is reimagining conscious men's work & the Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, an innovative, fun, & adventurous new take on dating. Since 2007 I have led and supported leaders and teams in operations, people, HR, and franchising in the Hospitality and Technology Industries, opening over 15 locations across the country and overseeing the training of hundreds of franchisees, managers, and team members. Since 2015 I have professionally coached hundreds of successful and influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. I am passionate and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. My work has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, The Good Men Project, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, I have worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, Million Dollar Sellers, and Coldwell Banker. I support people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so that they can be empowered and successful in what deeply matters to them and build effective teams and their legacy.

Interested in becoming an infinitely better leader, growing your sales, getting more clients, or building stronger teams? Book a Discovery Call with Alex Terranova https://AlexTeranovaDreamMason.as.me/20MinuteCoachingExplorationCall When you become your best self, you can lead and create great teams, and then you will produce extraordinary results. What are you waiting for? Save The Date: October 19-22, 2023, for The Alchemy of Men's Leadership & Performance Retreat! For more information, www.Alchemyofmenretreat.com. If you have any questions, just email Alex@thedreammason.com. Don't miss out on this life-changing experience!

Once upon a time, in the bustling Metropolis of Metropolis, our hero Superman found himself in a predicament. But this wasn't your usual nefarious villain trying to take over the world or a cataclysmic disaster that needed his superpowers. No, this time, Superman was facing an internal battle—a battle between his noble purpose and the lure of the almighty dollar... His rent, car payment, taxes, and credit card payments were due. The Super(hero) market Picture this: a giant, shiny billboard stood tall in the center of Metropolis, displaying a catchy tagline, "Superman for Hire! Save the day for just $50K!" Yes, you read that right. Our beloved caped crusader had decided to monetize his extraordinary abilities, leaving the world stunned and questioning his motives. The irony was palpable. Superman, the emblem of selflessness and righteousness, had succumbed to the temptation of financial gain. Gone were the days when he fought crime solely for the sake of humanity. Now, he donned his cape and tights only for the allure of hefty paychecks. But what had happened to his higher purpose? Had he traded it to get his bills paid? The Dollar Dilemma & The Money Mirage As Superman soared across the city, a new sentiment began to spread among the people of Metropolis. They no longer saw him as the champion of justice but rather as a mere mercenary, a superhero-for-hire. The once-admired symbol of hope had become a cog in the money-making machine. This disillusioned figurehead valued dollars over making a difference. But what about Superman himself? Was he content with this newfound arrangement? The more money he made, the more money he spent. He kept hearing a voice in his head that said, just a little more, and everything will be fine. Alas, the more he chased the dollar, the more he solved some of his problems, and new issues arose. But worse than that, the more he chased the dollar, the emptier he felt. No amount of money could fill the void left by abandoning his true calling. Superman began to realize that his purpose was not found in his bank account but in the lives, he touched and the impact he made. The True Currency of Happiness Amid his money-making misadventure and the dollar dilemma, Superman stumbled upon a humbling truth. Pursuing wealth and material possessions can never bring lasting happiness or fulfillment. Sure, money can buy comfort and fleeting pleasures, but it cannot purchase genuine contentment or a sense of purpose. Ultimately, the dollar chase blinds us to the true beauty of life—the joy of helping others, the warmth of human connections, and the satisfaction of making a positive difference. Once motivated solely by his altruistic nature, Superman had momentarily lost sight of what truly made him a hero. So who can relate? Who has let the chasing of money sidetrack them from their passion or purpose? Who has thought, just a little bit more and then I'll be ok, to find themselves needing more and more? Let Superman's tale serve as a poignant reminder of the perils of chasing money at the expense of our true purpose. We must resist the seductive pull of materialism and remember that our worth as individuals lies not in our bank balance but in our impact on the world around us. In our lives, let us seek fulfillment by pursuing meaningful passions, nurturing relationships, and embracing the values that make us who we are. Remember, the greatest riches are not found in bank vaults, but in the hearts and minds we touch. So, let us not become mere Supermans for paychecks but rather be the superheroes of our own lives, driven by purpose, compassion, and a desire to make this world a better place. In the end, it is this pursuit that will lead us to genuine happiness and everlasting fulfillment. And sometimes, we discover that our dreams, passions, and purpose can also pay the bills. Remember, true heroes, don't chase dollars—they chase their dreams.

Scaling a Multidimensional Business with Jana Alonso Jana Alonso is a renowned integrative healer, and business growth strategist committed to helping individuals achieve high levels of wealth, joy, love, impact, and growth. As the founder of The School of Integrative Healing, Jana has developed a powerful system of healing that combines multiple modalities and dimensions to provide transformative experiences for her clients. Jana went from making €400 a month to making her first million using a combination of the practical strategies she teaches, but more than anything, the inner work.  Jana takes a unique approach to business growth, recognizing that success demands a holistic understanding of our multidimensional nature. In her role as a trauma healing expert, Jana is dedicated to assisting individuals in healing from past traumas, as she considers trauma healing an essential component of the integrative healing process. Jana's exceptional abilities as an educator and mentor have guided numerous individuals toward transformative personal and professional development. With an unwavering dedication to integrative healing and fostering business growth, she is wholeheartedly committed to empowering others to reach their utmost potential. In this episode, we discuss: The experience we want vs. the experience that is actually happening Blackmailed in Business and Scaling to 1 Million  With Visibility comes the good and the bad Before our biggest business success, we are often tested and challenged Can you hold the faith What within you is blocking wealth 4 Level Business Questioning Four Winds Shamanic Journey The 5-Minute Journal Retreat Polarity in relationships What happens with masculine and feminine when the woman is the breadwinner Masculine leadership Free Gifts!!! Free Event Gifts: https://theschoolofintegrativehealing.com/dreammason/ You can connect with Jana Alonso here: Instagram: @janabartlettalonso Website: https://theschoolofintegrativehealing.com/ You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Performance & Success Alchemist, Author, Men's Retreat Leader & International Speaker. Yahoo Finance dubbed me “The Anti-Excuses Coach,” and I am the Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men Retreat, which is reimagining conscious men's work & the Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, an innovative, fun, & adventurous new take on dating. Since 2007 I have led and supported leaders and teams in operations, people, HR, and franchising in the Hospitality and Technology Industries, opening over 15 locations across the country and overseeing the training of hundreds of franchisees, managers, and team members. Since 2015 I have professionally coached hundreds of successful and influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. I am passionate and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. My work has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, The Good Men Project, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, I have worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, Million Dollar Sellers, and Coldwell Banker. I support people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so that they can be empowered and successful in what deeply matters to them and build effective teams and their legacy.

Connection is the Root of all Healing with Shawna Mox Shawna Mox is a highly skilled dance fitness instructor and transformational coach, whose journey into feminine-style group dance began in 2013. Trained as a Hot Buddhi Yoga teacher by renowned mentor Jen Liming, Shawna's initial insecurities about her body and movement did not deter her from starting her teaching career. Embracing her passion, she later received training in Shakti Flow, a program developed by Jess Abner, which became the foundation of her unique teaching style, combining feminine movements with high-energy pop and hip-hop grooves. Beyond her work as a dance fitness instructor, Shawna's experiences as the front woman of an 8-piece funk band and her journey through transformational work ignited her fascination with self-inquiry and personal growth. In 2017, she completed a year-long program with Accomplishment Coaching, further enriching her understanding of transformation and empowerment. After overcoming a significant life burnout, Shawna channeled her passion for movement into creating her own program, BomBooty. Centered around the healing and empowering aspects of community connection and self-inquiry, BomBooty aims to facilitate deep healing and transformation for all participants. Shawna's ultimate vision is to inspire a world where individuals feel comfortable, powerful, and liberated in their own bodies, contributing to a more beautiful, loving, and peaceful global community. In this episode, we discuss: What does embodiment mean How do we transform our lives through movement Alex shares about feeling out of control and being out of his comfort zone Fear and disconnection Feelings and emotional dynamics in relationships Masculine and feminine dynamics Movement and transforming your body and life Connection is the root of all healing Outside in healing vs inside healing Taking Sexy Back We are here to be in this body and use our body to connect with the spirit You can connect with Shawna Mox here: Facebook: @shawnabw Instagram: @shawna_mox Website: https://www.bombooty.com/ You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Performance & Success Alchemist, Author, Men's Retreat Leader & International Speaker. Yahoo Finance dubbed me “The Anti-Excuses Coach,” and I am the Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men Retreat, which is reimagining conscious men's work & the Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, an innovative, fun, & adventurous new take on dating. Since 2007 I have led and supported leaders and teams in operations, people, HR, and franchising in the Hospitality and Technology Industries, opening over 15 locations across the country and overseeing the training of hundreds of franchisees, managers, and team members. Since 2015 I have professionally coached hundreds of successful and influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. I am passionate and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. My work has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, The Good Men Project, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, I have worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, Million Dollar Sellers, and Coldwell Banker. I support people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so that they can be empowered and successful in what deeply matters to them and build effective teams and their legacy.

Ideas are Everything; How to generate and cultivate creativity at work and in life with Terry Rich So, you're in need of new ideas and change? Our guest today is an international speaker and author as he tells his success as an idea dude, entrepreneur, fraud buster, and zoo dude. During his appointment by three Governors, his leadership increased lottery sales and profits by 50%. He also led the Blank Park Zoo to profitability from a $600,000 deficit while positioning it as the second-largest attended attraction in the state. Oh, and he's also given away over $1 billion. Terry headed the team that cracked the largest lottery fraud in US history and has given away over a billion dollars to lottery winners. He started four successful entrepreneurial businesses and has numerous national media appearances, including all three major networks, HBO, CNN, CNBC, USA Today, and The New York Times; he was a movie host on Starz! and appeared as a panel guest on the "Tonight Show." His production of a Fox Sports show called “Socker Slam” is currently a featured documentary on the Hearst streaming service “Very Local.” He's a disruptive innovator and entrepreneur with a drive for integrity and honesty. He's worked in the trenches, survived the new business trends, and had success with generational changes. On this podcast, we discuss the following: -Getting a start in TV and Cable with Ted Turner -Taking over the lottery  -Uncovering the largest lottery fraud in US history -Running a zoo -Happiness is the experience, not the result -The power of diversity -10% R&D gamble -Failure leads to success -Inspiring team creativity -All ideas are welcome -Million-dollar ideas -The best question, What do you have a lot of? You can connect with Terry Rich here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/terich Website: https://terryspeaks.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Performance & Success Alchemist, Author, Men's Retreat Leader & International Speaker. Yahoo Finance dubbed me “The Anti-Excuses Coach,” and I am the Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men Retreat, which is reimagining conscious men's work & the Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, an innovative, fun, & adventurous new take on dating. Since 2007 I have led and supported leaders and teams in operations, people, HR, and franchising in the Hospitality and Technology Industries, opening over 15 locations across the country and overseeing the training of hundreds of franchisees, managers, and team members. Since 2015 I have professionally coached hundreds of successful and influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. I am passionate and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. My work has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, The Good Men Project, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, I have worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, Million Dollar Sellers, and Coldwell Banker. I support people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so that they can be empowered and successful in what deeply matters to them and build effective teams and their legacy.

Coming Home to Yourself & Becoming Flawsome with Kristina Mand-Lakhiani Kristina Mand-Lakhiani is an entrepreneur, international speaker, artist, and advocate for happiness within. As a co-founder of Mindvalley, she brings her female perspective into the company leadership and has spoken on stages across the world, sharing her insights on personal growth and development. Additionally, as a disabled veteran, Kristina uses her platform to raise awareness and support for disabled veterans and their families. Whether she's taking her kids on trips to the Amazon Jungle to recharge or joining groups of entrepreneurs on Richard Branson's Necker Island, Kristina is always focused on helping others find their path to happiness and success. In this episode, we discuss: Coming home to yourself and the process of finding yourself Stop faking it Authenticity and relating to yourself Emotional literacy - we are not taught to feel, and we don't know how to live with unpleasant emotions Depression as a permanent state vs. Happiness and an impermanent state Goal Achievement Success doesn't = Happiness Why do we glorify stories of people who have achieved everything but gave up everything in the process. Our Shadow sides Achievement vs. Perfectionism Being obsessed with a perfect vision of yourself You can never recover from being yourself The book Becoming Flawsome You can connect with Kristina Mand-Lakhiani here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinamand LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-mand-lakhiani-73168414/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinamand/ Website: https://kristinamand.com/ You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist, Coach, and Author, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, and a recovering asshole. He is the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts and was named 40 over 40 in podcasting by Podcast Magazine. Legend has it he's also a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, he has coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach, he has uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For his clients as well as himself, he is passionate about and believes Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an extraordinary life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity, the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built, and the co-author of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal.

Success & Surrender from the Empowered Feminine with Maraya Brown Maraya Brown is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained Women's Health Expert (CNM, MSN). She is a Podcaster, Retreat Host and Facilitator, Mom, Wife, Keynote Speaker, and Founder who left her Fortune 50 Corporate Career to serve women. She deeply appreciates and respects food as medicine and mindset matters.  Her work online brings her 22 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, hormonal health, consistent stamina, and passion. Maraya has managed Women's Health in Federally Funded clinics and Functional Medicine private practices since 2007 and has been a part of international health endeavors in Nicaragua, Ghana, and Haiti.  Today, she works online as a women's health and empowerment expert. She has taught hundreds of babies and is now a “midwife's woman through chapters of change.” She has served thousands of women across multiple continents and is the Founder of the Women's Vibrancy Code. On this podcast, we discuss the following: -How does Maraya juggle it all -The Ocean and the Shore, as a metaphor for the masculine and feminine energy -The Rhythms of nature impact us as humans -The 4 Seasons of a Woman's Moon Cycle -How to work your Moon Cycle into your Work Schedule -Having the privilege of living in the ebbs and flows  -Being the feminine breadwinner and bringing her husband home from the 9 to 5 -Sex and Surrender -What she has learned as a midwife -How and why so many of us are holding it all together or holding it all in -Oxytocin and connection You can connect with Maraya Brown here: Instagram: @_marayabrown_ Website: https://www.marayabrown.com/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@marayabrown9776 You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Performance & Success Alchemist, Author, Men's Retreat Leader & International Speaker. Yahoo Finance dubbed me “The Anti-Excuses Coach,” and I am the Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men Retreat, which is reimagining conscious men's work & the Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, an innovative, fun, & adventurous new take on dating. Since 2007 I have led and supported leaders and teams in operations, people, HR, and franchising in the Hospitality and Technology Industries, opening over 15 locations across the country and overseeing the training of hundreds of franchisees, managers, and team members. Since 2015 I have professionally coached hundreds of successful and influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. I am passionate and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. My work has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, The Good Men Project, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, I have worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, Million Dollar Sellers, and Coldwell Banker. I support people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so that they can be empowered and successful in what deeply matters to them and build effective teams and their legacy.

Becoming Unstoppable; Don't Let Anything Stop You, Not Even Cancer with Lindsay McDonell Lindsay McDonell is a renowned speaker, sought-after cancer coach, and celebrated author. She has had a successful 24-year career as a nationally recognized interior design firm owner. Then diagnosed with cancer, confined to a wheelchair, and told she only had three months to live. Lindsay courageously changed the course of her future and has gone on to thrive through 9 years of cancer. Today Lindsay is a powerful cancer coach and voice for the revolution of cancer patient care. Lindsay believes in supporting people inside and out to bring out their fullest potential. Lindsay's best-selling book is called Your Dance with Cancer: Steps to Maximize Your Chance of Survival. On this podcast, we discuss the following: -Changing the world, how each of us can do that as individuals -It's not what you do that tells us who you are; it's how you impact people -Coming back to the person you've always been -How to not interact with fear -Living in the present -Panic triggers and how you can ignore them You can connect with Lindsay McDonell here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourdancewithcancer/ Website: yourdancewithcancer.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Performance & Success Alchemist, Author, Men's Retreat Leader & International Speaker. Yahoo Finance dubbed me “The Anti-Excuses Coach,” and I am the Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men Retreat, which is reimagining conscious men's work & the Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, an innovative, fun, & adventurous new take on dating. Since 2007 I have led and supported leaders and teams in operations, people, HR, and franchising in the Hospitality and Technology Industries, opening over 15 locations across the country and overseeing the training of hundreds of franchisees, managers, and team members. Since 2015 I have professionally coached hundreds of successful and influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. I am passionate and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. My work has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, The Good Men Project, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, I have worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, Million Dollar Sellers, and Coldwell Banker. I support people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so that they can be empowered and successful in what deeply matters to them and build effective teams and their legacy.

A Creative Warriors Journey with Tori Famuyiwa Tori Famuyiwa is a multi-talented creative force passionate about fashion, wellness, and personal transformation. With years of experience as a creative director in the fashion industry, Tori has an innate understanding of the power of self-expression through style. In addition to his fashion background, Tori has also worked as an experience designer for culture and events in the hospitality industry, bringing his unique perspective on creativity and culture to every project he touches. But Tori's interests don't stop there. He is also an energetic healer and embodiment coach, helping others to tap into their inner power and potential through movement and energy work. Through his diverse talents and experiences, Tori is a true visionary, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in fashion, wellness, and personal growth. He is a true inspiration to all who know him, and his impact on the world around him is truly transformative. On this podcast, we discuss the following: -Primal movement and the Warrior's journey -You cannot receive with a closed fist -Vulnerability and letting people show up for you -Masculine and Feminine energies it's not about men and women, but about being a human -What does it mean to be a man? What does it mean to be a human? -Seeing self in the other -Challenges, opportunities, and the blessing of being a gay man and a man of color -What happens when you lose your home -Going from a highly successful career to living in the shelter system -Alex talks about masculinity and fire You can connect with Tori Famuyiwa here: Instagram: @nigerianbuddah Website: www.toriola.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Performance & Success Alchemist, Author, Men's Retreat Leader & International Speaker. Yahoo Finance dubbed me “The Anti-Excuses Coach,” and I am the Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men Retreat, which is reimagining conscious men's work & the Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, an innovative, fun, & adventurous new take on dating. Since 2007 I have led and supported leaders and teams in operations, people, HR, and franchising in the Hospitality and Technology Industries, opening over 15 locations across the country and overseeing the training of hundreds of franchisees, managers, and team members. Since 2015 I have professionally coached hundreds of successful and influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. I am passionate and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. My work has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, The Good Men Project, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, I have worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, Million Dollar Sellers, and Coldwell Banker. I support people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so that they can be empowered and successful in what deeply matters to them and build effective teams and their legacy.

You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Performance & Success Alchemist, Author, Men's Retreat Leader & International Speaker. Yahoo Finance dubbed me “The Anti-Excuses Coach,” and I am the Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men Retreat, which is reimagining conscious men's work & the Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, an innovative, fun, & adventurous new take on dating. Since 2007 I have led and supported leaders and teams in operations, people, HR, and franchising in the Hospitality and Technology Industries, opening over 15 locations across the country and overseeing the training of hundreds of franchisees, managers, and team members. Since 2015 I have professionally coached hundreds of successful and influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. I am passionate and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. My work has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, The Good Men Project, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, I have worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, Million Dollar Sellers, and Coldwell Banker. I support people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so that they can be empowered and successful in what deeply matters to them and build effective teams and their legacy.

Community Creates Success with Mario Toruno Mario Toruno is a Technology thought leader and executive driving a culture of innovation in the digital healthcare space. He is focused on helping healthcare organizations address business and operational challenges with cutting-edge technology solutions to optimize the ROI. He leads and mentors multiple engineering teams, inspiring growth and out-of-the-box thinking to accomplish complex tasks. As a healthcare technologist, led the digital healthcare strategy for a Program Executive Office (PEO) with responsibility for multiple Program Management Office (PMO) successes. As an experienced health technology leader, he has established credibility with clients, allowing him to create direct impacts on health tech solutions. Some successes include: Establishing multiple multi-million dollar facilities for healthcare technology solutions, leading multiple successful EHR/EMR deployments impacting over a million patients, and being a key player in setting up emerging technology initiatives in a highly regulated industry. On this podcast, we discuss the following: -Fatherhood and community -Seeing or knowing that our Dad's cry -Men in the community -Finding community through a healing community app -starting a tech company -The biggest struggle of building a business -Being a father and the challenges  -Learning to scale You can connect with Mario Torino here: Email: Mario.Toruno@livyana.com Website: www.Livyana.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Performance & Success Alchemist, Author, Men's Retreat Leader & International Speaker. Yahoo Finance dubbed me “The Anti-Excuses Coach,” and I am the Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men Retreat, which is reimagining conscious men's work & the Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, an innovative, fun, & adventurous new take on dating. Since 2007 I have led and supported leaders and teams in operations, people, HR, and franchising in the Hospitality and Technology Industries, opening over 15 locations across the country and overseeing the training of hundreds of franchisees, managers, and team members. Since 2015 I have professionally coached hundreds of successful and influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. I am passionate and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. My work has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, The Good Men Project, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, I have worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, Million Dollar Sellers, and Coldwell Banker. I support people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so that they can be empowered and successful in what deeply matters to them and build effective teams and their legacy.

Men, we can have it all! Our lives can be dynamic and expansive, and we can simultaneously succeed in opposite areas of life. When we unleash ourselves from the cultural conditioning that says men have to be this or that. When we exit the boxes that force us to identify what kind of men we are, we get to choose how we want to be on our terms. And cultivating relationships like this requires something. They demand you open your mind and heart to Brotherhood and community and identify your truth and desires. I am so grateful to the men that support me all the way. My brothers, my community! If you had a dynamic Brotherhood like this supporting you, your relationships, and your goals, what would be possible? Opportunities to work with Alex, for you or the men in your lives! 1. The Torch: A Weekly Virtual Men's Group & Community This is a no-brainer, super low commitment way for any growth-minded men to dip their toe in (for just $50/month). Seriously, join us or get your partners, friends, brothers, fathers, etc. in here!! For an hour every week (but with the expectation of joining at least 2 calls per month), men from all over the world who want to become better partners, fathers, leaders, or just better versions of themselves, connect in a safe space to share and unload their stresses, burdens, and challenges, without judgment or advice. Alex and his business partner Bob share mini-lessons on empowering topics like mindset and healthy masculinity, and then hold space, celebrate honest sharing, and help the men to set intentions in their lives. Additionally, all members get access to a private online community to share wins, give and get support and advice and build new relationships with other men. Here is all of the info + the next steps to sign up; if not for you please share with the men in your life! 2. The Alchemy of Men Retreat - coming up June 7-11 in Fairview, Utah. This is for the man who would likely never go on a retreat, but is interested in personal and professional growth, accomplishing business goals, becoming better partners and parents, and creating brotherhood with other growth-minded men. For 4 days and 4 Nights, men will enjoy: -Meals by a New York 5-Star Chef -A 10,000 sq foot house with sauna, jacuzzi, and cold plunge -Surrounded by nature -Powerful work around creating peace, connection, purpose, and clarity in their lives -Private Rooms, Shared Rooms, and even a Tent Option (for the Outdoorsman) are available, at a range of investment levels. For more info checkout www.Alchemyofmenretreat.com If you or the men in your life have questions about any of the above, just email Alex@thedreammason.com.

When Sh*t isn't Working with Dr. Ben Ritter Dr. Ben Ritter is a Doctor of Organization Leadership who works with Organizations to improve their environments, cultures, and leadership and supports them to become great places to work. He's the creator of The Breakup Supplement, an Author, and the founder of Live for Yourself Consulting, and the creator of the unique LIVE system and the Three C's of Self-Leadership.-Change and evolution, the natural ups and downs of life. In this episode, we discuss: -How we face challenges and hard times. -Panic attack moments -Having pride in our work, facing aging, and being a commitment-phobe -What's next vs. what's wrong with me -Positive vs. negative thoughts -How do I 10x my results -Things that work -What happens when the things that work stop working You can connect with Dr. Ben Ritter here: Web: https://www.liveforyourselfconsulting.com/about Instagram: @ritterbenj You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Performance & Success Alchemist, Author, Men's Retreat Leader & International Speaker. Yahoo Finance dubbed me “The Anti-Excuses Coach,” and I am the Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men Retreat, which is reimagining conscious men's work & the Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, an innovative, fun, & adventurous new take on dating. Since 2007 I have led and supported leaders and teams in operations, people, HR, and franchising in the Hospitality and Technology Industries, opening over 15 locations across the country and overseeing the training of hundreds of franchisees, managers, and team members. Since 2015 I have professionally coached hundreds of successful and influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. I am passionate and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. My work has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, The Good Men Project, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, I have worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, Million Dollar Sellers, and Coldwell Banker. I support people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so that they can be empowered and successful in what deeply matters to them and build effective teams and their legacy.

While this guy knows he's not reaching his potential, he's found a way to be apathetic about it. While he's distracted, not focused, and not happy, he's not depressed, so it's not that bad. He might be a little annoyed, frustrated, or resigned about how things are going at work or home, but he hasn't gotten fired, his partner hasn't left, and there is food on the table, so it's okay. He's living just waiting. He's in this holding pattern of comfort. Anything that could improve his life, he has a reason it can't be a priority, he's not interested in it, or it isn't that important. Part of him is clinging to keeping things the same because it's comfortable. A little piece of him is curious about what might be possible if something were to shift, but he's only willing to entertain the idea of it. Choosing it, stepping into it, it will have to wait. These men are the men who are surprised when their wives suddenly leave. They are the men who don't get why their kids have no relationship with them. These men are the ones who are surprised when they receive a scary health diagnosis and don't know what to do. These men are confused when they get passed over for another promotion or laid off. These men don't want things to change and don't believe they can have what they want. Or they think that if they were to go after what they wanted, the price would be too much and might destroy what they already have.

A Conversation on Masculinity with Champion Cyclist Lee Povey Lee Povey is an accomplished CEO and Founder of Maximize Your Potential Coaching and Co-Founder of Coaches Soul. With a background as a previous elite cycling athlete and Olympic Development Program Coach for USA Cycling, Lee has a deep understanding of what it takes to lead at the highest levels. Through coaching hundreds of World, National, and Olympic champions, Lee has gained invaluable experience in developing World-Class leadership. As a leadership coach, Lee is passionate about empowering and supporting leaders, executives, and elite coaches in achieving their full potential in both their professional and personal lives. His mission is to help his clients identify and achieve their leadership and life goals, providing them with the tools and strategies necessary for sustained success. With Lee's guidance and support, clients can unlock their true potential and achieve success at the highest levels. In this episode, we discuss: What I learned about being a man from my Dad Poor examples of masculinity Media portrayal of men James Bond as an example of what it means to be a man We all have a choice How men think they have to be Warrior-led isn't for every man Anxiety and failure Disenfranchised men and the manosphere How some men are taking advantage of disenfranchised men and leveraging their discomfort for profits Angry young men are lost Men and shame You can connect with Lee Povey here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leepovey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leepovey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leepovey/ Website: https://www.maximizeyourpotentialcoaching.com/ You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist, Coach, and Author, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, and a recovering asshole. He is the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts and was named 40 over 40 in podcasting by Podcast Magazine. Legend has it he's also a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, he has coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach, he has uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For his clients as well as himself, he is passionate about and believes Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an extraordinary life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity, the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built, and the co-author of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal.

For years a man's confidence seemed to be based on the size of his... Wallet. Or the logo on his car, the women on his arm, the chisel of his jawline. And here's the thing, it's easy to be confident when things are going well, and you have it all, but a man's true confidence is demonstrated when things aren't going well, when he faces challenging times, and when the winds aren't blowing in his sails. See, the problem with confidence coming from money, a woman, a car, or anything else is that it only takes a moment for them to vanish. A woman can leave, a business can fall on hard times, the money can disappear, and looks fade. If a man's confidence depends on things outside of himself, he is living in false confidence or a temporary state of confidence. Anything outside of us or that depends on the opinion of others can vanish faster than it was created. True confidence isn't temporary or gained through a result. True and sustaining confidence is an inside job, developed, practiced, and established within. Life is an endless ebb and flow, up and down, winning and losing journey. So if you want to be a more confident man, the following five areas (Emotional Intelligence, Self Awareness, Empathy & Kindness, Inclusion, and Authenticity) are the key. If you are strong and grounded in these areas, you will be confident no matter where life takes you.

We Need Values with Military Veteran & Leadership Coach Keith Tully Keith is a former Army Officer who has since become a successful coach and entrepreneur. His expertise lies in helping individuals and leaders identify and streamline their habits and values to achieve their goals. He takes pride in mentoring young people and assisting new leaders to discover their purpose and make progress. Keith's passion lies in helping people build successful businesses and fulfilling lives. His approach is grounded in identifying habits that support growth and success, and he excels at motivating individuals to embrace change and make meaningful progress. With Keith's guidance, clients are equipped with the tools and strategies necessary to achieve their personal and professional objectives. In this episode, we discuss: Alex shares wins from his Tulum wedding Attitude and circumstances Military Success and Military Trauma The attitude you approach things with What do you do when there is danger? Run away or run towards it Higher Commitments, what happens when commitments create conflict Passion and purpose When goals and values compete Discipline and daily habits Choose the consequences Making decisions Why men need values to live by You can connect with Keith Tully here: Facebook: https://facebook.com/powertiesbiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powertiesbiz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/powertiesbiz Website: www.PowerTies.us You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist, Coach, and Author, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, and a recovering asshole. He is the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts and was named 40 over 40 in podcasting by Podcast Magazine. Legend has it he's also a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, he has coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach, he has uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For his clients as well as himself, he is passionate about and believes Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an extraordinary life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity, the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built, and the co-author of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal.

Becoming Confident as F*ck with Elle Russ Elle Russ is a #1 bestselling author, world-renowned thyroid health expert, and master coach. Elle Russ is the author of Confident As Fu*k and The Paleo Thyroid Solution – a book that has helped thousands of people worldwide reclaim their health. She is also the screenwriter of the award-winning documentary film Headhunt Revisited. She has been seen in Entrepreneur, Success Magazine, Podcasting Magazine, Mind Body Green, Prevention, and more. In this episode, we discuss: Speaking up and being authentic Why it never hurts to ask Put yourself out there Handling rejection Failure as feedback Speaking your truth How Dreams are Built, a new book by Alex Terranova Resistance to success Expression vs. Commodity Self Esteem and Becoming Confident as Fuck You can connect with Elle Russ here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellerussofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/_elleruss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_elleruss/ Website: https://www.elleruss.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist, Coach, and Author, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, and a recovering asshole. He is the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts and was named 40 over 40 in podcasting by Podcast Magazine. Legend has it he's also a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, he has coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach, he has uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For his clients as well as himself, he is passionate about and believes Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an extraordinary life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity, the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built, and the co-author of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal.

The Power of Emotions: Reducing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression by Connecting with Yourself with Bill Tyndall Bill has spent the past 10 years building businesses focused on the automation of back-office infrastructure. Bill Tyndall is currently the CEO of Tynrose, inc., which is pioneering a new era of digital transformation solutions in the US. Before Tynrose, Bill was on the founding team of Electric AI, which is the leading IT automation company in the United States for small to medium-sized businesses valued at +$1bn. Bill is a former division 1 athlete who played football at The University of Southern California, a Serial Entrepreneur, and is currently the Founder & CEO of Tynrose, Inc., which is making IT and security easy to access for millions of SMBs around the United States. In this episode, we discuss: -The disempowering idea that emotions are a weakness and that people will exploit them -How by limiting our emotions, we box ourselves in -Why we want to start to feel and express ourselves, as this can reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and unwellness in our body -Living life like a duck, what does that mean? It looks good on the surface, but under the water, it's a wild mess -Ketamine therapy -When you connect with your emotions, you get better at everything you do, being a dad, business, marriage, and your ability to feel happy -Men need safe spaces to open up and share -Sharing your truth, making it ok to open up, and stopping the default responses of “I'm fine” or “I'm living the dream.” -Having gratitude for the hard things in life -Masculinity and NCAA College Football -Shutting down your emotions leads to an explosion  -Relationship with your Dad -Reducing Anxiety -Investing in yourself You can connect with Bill Tyndall here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-tyndall/ Website: www.tynrose.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist, Coach, and Author, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, and a recovering asshole. He is the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts and was named 40 over 40 in podcasting by Podcast Magazine. Legend has it he's also a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, he has coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach, he has uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For his clients as well as himself, he is passionate about and believes Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an extraordinary life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity, the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built, and the co-author of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal.

Cultivating Positive Energy, Perseverance, and a Healthy Money Mindset with Julian Marinoff  (A Playing with Problems Segment) Julian is a relentless, passionate, and competitive gamer. He is not only adept at video games but also excels in card games, board games, and athletics. He learned to skate and ski as a child, and his love of sports led him to proficiencies in hockey, football, basketball, badminton, squash, tennis, rugby, golf, frisbee, and mixed martial arts, to name a few. Julian is a late bloomer who dabbled in many fields before finally settling into a career in game design. With over 35 years of gaming, 15 years of hobby game design, and eight years of professional game design experience, one thing is sure, Julian knows how to have fun. Outside of gaming, his passions are health, fitness, and travel. In this episode, we discuss: -Cultivating attractive energy -Question everything and have a philosopher's mind -Perseverance and coming back stronger -Living and fun and joyful life -Relationship success is all about communication and talking about everything, and not allowing resentment to grow -The challenge of career and finances being stuck -Creating a vision of the career and finances you desire -Identifying your current outlook around money and your relationship with money -Getting clear on the cost of your mindset around money -Creating a relationship with money that is full of communication and acceptance -How old narratives and stories about money hold us back -Apologizing to money and forgiving yourself for the relationship you have created You can connect with Julian Marinoff here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianmarinoff/ Website: www.julianmarinoff.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist, Coach, and Author, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, and a recovering asshole. He is the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts and was named 40 over 40 in podcasting by Podcast Magazine. Legend has it he's also a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, he has coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach, he has uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For his clients as well as himself, he is passionate about and believes Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an extraordinary life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity, the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built, and the co-author of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal.

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism, and the Need to Always Be Better with Bianca McCall  (A Playing with Problems Segment) Bianca McCall is a retired professional women's basketball player, TEDx Speaker, Licensed Clinical Therapist, and 11-year Healthcare CEO. She is also an entrepreneur in the health-tech space, who developed a peer-to-peer mobile health application called Reach-In Now™. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Bianca brings a genuine passion for basketball, food, travel, and more to every space she is in. In this episode, we discuss: -Driven by purpose and spirituality  -Going against the grain -Being proud of yourself and feeling comfortable in your skin -The feelings of failure -Living in integrity -The Challenge is imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and the drive always to be better -Suffering in Silence  -Being vs. Doing -Leaning Back Practice -Letting something go -Creative or destructive -Perceived threats vs. actual threats -Creating a growth mindset You can connect with Bianca McCall here: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-mccall-coin-holder-2b6360b3/ Website: www.reachinnow.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist, Coach, and Author, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, and a recovering asshole. He is the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts and was named 40 over 40 in podcasting by Podcast Magazine. Legend has it he's also a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, he has coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach, he has uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For his clients as well as himself, he is passionate about and believes Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an extraordinary life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity, the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built, and the co-author of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal.

Men's Work with Andrew Horn Andrew Horn is a serial entrepreneur, men's retreat leader, speaker, and writer from Austin, TX. He founded Tribute, a company that makes creating group video montages and sending 1-to-1 video greetings easy. Tribute was #256 on the INC500 list of fastest-growing companies in 2021, and users have sent 5,000,000+ Tributes since launching. Andrew also contributes to MindBodyGreen, The Big Think, and Forbes, and frequently speaks at conferences and for Fortune 500 companies. He is an experienced life coach and advisor to CEOs of unicorn startups. Andrew focuses on spreading gratitude and meaningful connections through his proprietary communication framework, Social Flow, which he teaches through workshops and weekend retreats called Junto. In this episode, we discuss: -Alex and Andrew share their shared experience at Andrew's Junto retreat, which Alex attended -Competition and men -The History of Men's work -What does it mean to be a healthy man -The resistance to change -Modern rights of passage -What drives our behavior -Asking for help is a transformational moment -What is Social Flow -Fatherhood -Feedback for Alex You can connect with Andrew Horn here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsandrewhorn/ Website: https://www.itsandrewhorn.com/ You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist, Coach, and Author, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, and a recovering asshole. He is the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts and was named 40 over 40 in podcasting by Podcast Magazine. Legend has it he's also a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, he has coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach, he has uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For his clients as well as himself, he is passionate about and believes Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an extraordinary life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity, the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built, and the co-author of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal.

Men's Work and Why My Relationships Suck with Bob Conlin One of my best friends, a fellow coach, co-creator, and leader of The Alchemy of Men Retreat and Groups stops by to discuss his new book, Why My Relationships Suck. We also dive into: -The concept of sizing up other men -The fear that men and boys are often raised inside of -Hateful comments on social media  -Andrew Tate -Bob's Hospital Visit and the negative comments slung at him and the inhumanity that exists at times for men -What does it mean to be a man? -Shaq as an Alpha male -Men's path through direction, desire, and making powerful choices -Why My Relationships Suck, Bob's New Book -What successful relationships look like -The Alchemy of Men Retreat You can connect with Bob Conlin here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relationship_alchemist/ Website: www.conlincoaching.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist, Coach, and Author, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, and a recovering asshole. He is the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts and was named 40 over 40 in podcasting by Podcast Magazine. Legend has it he's also a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, he has coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach, he has uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with a magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For his clients as well as himself, he is passionate about and believes Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an extraordinary life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity, the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built, and the co-author of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal.

The Ups & Downs of Entrepreneurship with Jesse Terranova (A Playing with Problems Segment) Jesse Terranova is a Travel + Tourism Designer, Ironman Triathlete, and Chopra Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. Jesse has developed a well-respected reputation as a creative, resilient, and compassionate leader with nearly a decade of experience in professional services, including consulting at the big four, one-on-one leadership coaching, luxury travel advising, and hosting retreats. He has proven results guiding individuals through his unique and captivating travel experiences around the globe while considering that integrating your enriching experience abroad with your daily life at home is a deep-rooted prerequisite for meaningful and lasting change. Jesse's joy derives from his enthusiasm and commitment to traveling through life with intention. He enjoys spending time with his family, sharing wisdom and knowledge with others, and visiting our world's most beautiful destinations. Jesse is, by all means, successful, and like all of us, he has challenges and problems. Today the Problem or challenge Jesse brings is the ebbs and flow of entrepreneurship, or the ups and downs. He is often hard on himself, and finding peace with where he is in the process is challenging. Side-note, while Jesse and I share the same last name, as far as we know, we are not related. In this episode, we discuss: -What Jesse calls Failure Friday -Fulfillment and Success -Inner Peace and Joy -What makes Jesse successful -The Problem or challenge Jesse brings is the ebbs and flow of entrepreneurship, or the ups and downs. He is often hard on himself, and finding peace with where he is in the process is challenging. -We look at his confidence and his belief in himself -Where he is holding back or afraid to fail -We identify some little boy behaviors and stepping into the person you know you truly are You can connect with Jesse Terranova here: Web: https://www.connectioncreators.com/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/jesseterranova1/ Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/theconnectioncreator/ You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova, PCC, is one of the world's top and most sought-after Performance & Success Alchemists and Coaches. He's an Author, Men's Retreat Leader, & International Speaker who was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. As the Founder of DreamMason Inc., Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men and Your Love Adventure, and the docile tones behind hundreds of podcasts, he's coached and transformed hundreds of lives into better relationships, financial abundance, and increased achievement with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Since 2015 Alex has coached hundreds of successful and powerful individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity and the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built. He has hosted & appeared in over 400 podcasts, including top-rated shows such as The University of Adversity, The Primal BluePrint, and Success Unleashed. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Alex has worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Million Dollar Sellers, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, and Coldwell Banker.  Alex supports people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so they can succeed in what deeply matters to them and build their legacy.

This was an impromptu episode recorded yesterday, March 10, 2023, with Ashton Buswell and me, days before my wedding. Ashton is one of the most successful and top professionals in the solar industry, a father of four daughters and a husband to a while he deeply loves and respects. Ashton lives The Dream Life and has created it with intention, discipline, commitment, love, faith, and a lot of integrity. We talk about : -going beyond your fears in sales, door knocking, or whatever prevents you from launching your business powerfully. -Masculinity -Being a father to four daughters -The work we have done together -What is a Dream Life, and how does one create it You can connect with Ashton Buswell here: Instagram: @ashtonbuswell You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist, Coach, and Author, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, and a recovering asshole. He is the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts and was named 40 over 40 in podcasting by Podcast Magazine. Legend has it he's also a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, he has coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach, he has uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For his clients as well as himself, he is passionate about and believes Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an extraordinary life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity, the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built, and the co-author of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal.

Living a Full Life: Athlete's Mental Health, Relationships, Career, and Getting Uncomfortable with Kyle Thousand Kyle Thousand is a sports agent and the Head of Baseball at Milk & Honey Sports. Kyle has represented many high-profile athletes, The baseball division of Milk & Honey is based in Nashville and launches in partnership with Big Plan Holdings, a diversified family holding company with investments in cannabis, real estate, entertainment, and hospitality. Before joining Milk & Honey, Kyle Thousand spent over a decade at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), one of the largest talent agencies in the world. While at CAA, he worked in the sports department and represented several high-profile athletes, including NBA stars Blake Griffin and Paul George. He is also the former Vice President and Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports. Under his leadership, the baseball division represented some of the biggest names in baseball and signed contracts. In addition to his work as an agent, Thousand is also actively involved in community service and philanthropy. He co-founded the Brooklyn-based organization Stoked Mentoring, which provides mentoring and educational programs to underserved youth through action sports. Thousand has also served on the board of directors for the charitable organization Athletes vs. Cancer. With his extensive experience in sports representation and his commitment to positively impacting the community, Kyle Thousand has established himself as one of the most respected and influential figures in the sports industry. In this episode, we discuss: -Divorce, Athletes and Mental Health, Masculinity, Ayahuasca, and the Grammy's -Meeting Barack Obama -How divorce makes you feel like a failure -Processing Feelings -Regrets and learning lessons -Mental Health in Sports, Michael Phelps, Kevin Love, and John Wall -Arron Rogers and his darkness retreat -Speaking your truth -Focusing on what you can control -From Roc Nation to Milk & Honey -Getting uncomfortable -What gets you excited You can connect with Kyle Thousand here: Instagram: @KyleThousand Website: https://www.milkhoneyla.com/sports/ You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova, PCC, is one of the world's top and most sought-after Performance & Success Alchemists and Coaches. He's an Author, Men's Retreat Leader, & International Speaker who was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. As the Founder of DreamMason Inc., Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men and Your Love Adventure, and the docile tones behind hundreds of podcasts, he's coached and transformed hundreds of lives into better relationships, financial abundance, and increased achievement with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Since 2015 Alex has coached hundreds of successful and powerful individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity and the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built. He has hosted & appeared in over 400 podcasts, including top-rated shows such as The University of Adversity, The Primal BluePrint, and Success Unleashed. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Alex has worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Million Dollar Sellers, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, and Coldwell Banker.  Alex supports people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so they can succeed in what deeply matters to them and build their legacy.

A Playing with Problems Segment: Future Fears and Worries with CPA and Broadway Investor Michael Markiewicz Michael Markiewicz is a CPA/CFP turned Executive Producer, Philanthropist, Artist, Musician, and International Traveler, having visited every continent except Antarctica. Michael's path to success has been one of learning from mistakes and failures and learning how to cultivate happiness in his life. Michael's challenge is something many of us can relate to, finding new ways for human resources to take over tasks freeing him up for other things, finding and hiring good people, dealing with future fears and worries, and trying to juggle it all while playing a big move to another country. With over 35 years of experience providing financial guidance to entertainment professionals, family offices, small businesses, and C-level executives, Michael Markiewicz is the founder and owner of Markiewicz Enterprises, LLC, a New York-based financial services company specializing in CPA services, consulting services, and asset protection. Outside his practice, Michael is a successful investor and speaker and is very involved with many philanthropic endeavors. As a CPA, PFS (Personal Financial Specialist), and CFP, he is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Estate Planning Council of New York City, where he recently served as a Board Member. He is also the Finance Director of Marriage Equality USA and a member of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, we discuss: -Four decades of success as a CPA -Investing in Entertainment and Broadway -Losing money and dealing with failure -Going from unhappy to happy -Lessons he learned from Holocaust Survivors -Being in the here and now -Recognizing what stressors are impacting you and finding ways to deal with those stressful areas -Getting feedback and making it a priority -The impact of a scarcity vs abundance mindset -The Value of becoming vulnerable You can connect with Briana Maurice here: www.michaelmarkiewicz.net https://www.facebook.com/michael.markiewicz.5/ https://www.instagram.com/michaelmar17/ LInkedin profile is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-markiewicz-cpa-cfp-05644a3/ You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova, PCC, is one of the world's top and most sought-after Performance & Success Alchemists and Coaches. He's an Author, Men's Retreat Leader, & International Speaker who was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. As the Founder of DreamMason Inc., Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men and Your Love Adventure, and the docile tones behind hundreds of podcasts, he's coached and transformed hundreds of lives into better relationships, financial abundance, and increased achievement with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Since 2015 Alex has coached hundreds of successful and powerful individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity and the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built. He has hosted & appeared in over 400 podcasts, including top-rated shows such as The University of Adversity, The Primal BluePrint, and Success Unleashed. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Alex has worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Million Dollar Sellers, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, and Coldwell Banker.  Alex supports people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so they can succeed in what deeply matters to them and build their legacy.

A Playing with Problems Segment: The Challenge of Being So Busy, When Vision and Strategy are Out of Alignment with Briana Maurice With 4 Kids who are homeschooled, a great relationship, and residential and commercial real estate businesses, Briana Maurice is doing it all, to say the least. While Briana has succeeded in so many ways, the challenge of launching and growing a business is familiar to many of us. In this episode, we dive into the consequences of being a lone wolf. We also look at what happens when vision and strategy aren't aligned, ways to improve execution, getting support, and getting outside your comfort zone. As a young girl, Briana spent a lot of time alone. During this alone time, Briana would walk around Emeryville, California, where there are lots of places like IKEA, outside malls, tall buildings, and hotels. This is where the spark came to her falling in love with real estate. As a child, she wondered who owned these buildings. And how did they buy them? When Briana became an adult, going through life, working odd jobs, and never being fully satisfied, Briana decided to take charge and design her life and become a realtor. After passing her exam, she began her pursuit to help individuals acquire real estate and simultaneously learn how to build generational wealth for her family. Briana is a wife, realtor, and teacher, homeschooling her children, teaching them about entrepreneurship, and loving themselves. Now at 30 years old, she is pursuing financial freedom for her family and plans on starting a non-profit organization for women who have experienced domestic violence to help them value themselves and build a fruitful life for their families. In this episode, we discuss: -Raising kids to be great people -Juggling kids, homeschooling, careers, habits, and your relationship -Excuses and breaking patterns -What does success mean to you -What does a successful relationship look like, and how do loving relationships deal with challenges -Time and Scheduling -The challenge of starting a business, creating a powerful vision and strategy -The cost of being a lone-wolf -Making things happen vs. making excuses -Measuring wins -Becoming Unreasonable You can connect with Briana Maurice here: https://www.mauricecapital.com/ https://www.facebook.com/briana.maurice.18 www.linkedin.com/in/brianamaurice You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova, PCC, is one of the world's top and most sought-after Performance & Success Alchemists and Coaches. He's an Author, Men's Retreat Leader, & International Speaker who was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. As the Founder of DreamMason Inc., Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men and Your Love Adventure, and the docile tones behind hundreds of podcasts, he's coached and transformed hundreds of lives into better relationships, financial abundance, and increased achievement with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Since 2015 Alex has coached hundreds of successful and powerful individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity and the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built. He has hosted & appeared in over 400 podcasts, including top-rated shows such as The University of Adversity, The Primal BluePrint, and Success Unleashed. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Alex has worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Million Dollar Sellers, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, and Coldwell Banker.  Alex supports people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so they can succeed in what deeply matters to them and build their legacy.

Episode 6: The Challenge of Employee Retention and Scaling a Business with Jeannie Henderson Buffalos run into the storm, and cows run away from it. This is Jeannie Henderson in a nutshell. She's a Buffalo, and in this episode, we dive deep! We learn about her incredible accomplishments in the world of business. Then she gets ultra vulnerable, sharing her heart and feelings around the challenge of taking care of her employees and scaling her business. Jeannie Henderson is the CEO of Jeannie Cleaning and has been an entrepreneur for over 35 years. Before joining the cleaning industry, she was a partner in over 30 top-performing franchise restaurant locations. Jeannie Cleaning was recognized as a “Top 3 Partner” in 2021 by Cleaning for a Reason for providing free cleaning to cancer patients. Jeannie is the Chairperson of the ISSA Residential Cleaning Council of North America and was a 2021 ISSA Cleaning Innovation Awards Judge. She advocates for local businesses as a board member of Buy Local Kalamazoo. She is a Business Coach and loves guiding business leaders toward a life of abundance. In this episode, we discuss: -Public Vulnerability -How everyone has a challenge, and none of us are winners all the time -Success rides on relationships -Failures and red flags -The value and importance of listening skills -How to better value employees -Employee retention -Letting go of how we've always done things -Opening your eyes to new possibilities You can connect with Jeannie Henderson here: https://jeanniecleaning.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jeannie.henderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniehenderson/ You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova, PCC, is one of the world's top and most sought-after Performance & Success Alchemists and Coaches. He's an Author, Men's Retreat Leader, & International Speaker who was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. As the Founder of DreamMason Inc., Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men and Your Love Adventure, and the docile tones behind hundreds of podcasts, he's coached and transformed hundreds of lives into better relationships, financial abundance, and increased achievement with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Since 2015 Alex has coached hundreds of successful and powerful individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity and the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built. He has hosted & appeared in over 400 podcasts, including top-rated shows such as The University of Adversity, The Primal BluePrint, and Success Unleashed. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Alex has worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Million Dollar Sellers, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, and Coldwell Banker.  Alex supports people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so they can succeed in what deeply matters to them and build their legacy.

Playing with Problems: How Challenges Create Opportunity with Super Bowl Champion Chukky Okobi In this episode, Super Bowl Champion, Motivational Speaker, NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer explore the challenges we face when trying to get our message out into the world. Chukky is extraordinary, successful, disciplined, and very clear on his goals. Yet, he, like so many of us, encounter the difficult obstacles of getting people to hear our message, buy into our vision, and open their hearts and minds up to new possibilities. Chukky and I dive deep into his journey, success, and challenges and explore what might be holding him back from conquering his second mountain! An 8-year veteran of the National Football League and a Super Bowl winner with his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers, today Chukky Okobi is an emotional intelligence specialist and integrative psychology professional. Using his psychology expertise not only as a Keynote & Motivational speaker, he mainly serves as an executive mindset coach for former pro athletes, entrepreneurs, C-level executives, and other high-level performing professionals. Through his own professional journey in business and sports, Chukky shares his personal experience to guide other ambitious professionals to take full control of their mental faculties, develop greater emotional discipline, and access their untapped inherent talents to elevate their abilities in their careers and life overall. His passion is helping professionals realize that Success is Simple...if you know the Basic Instructions of Mind Mastery. In this episode, we discuss: -NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and how discovering a book on the subject completely changed his life -Having the courage to explore outside of your comfort zone -His fundamental principles of success -How one of his biggest challenges became his most incredible opportunity -Why the world is inside of us, not outside of us -Understanding the human emotional experience -The cost of misinterpreting emotions -The challenge of getting people to listen -What's in your blindspot -The Pono Lesson -Finding your way, your path, and sticking to it You can connect with Chukky Okobi here: www.BasicInstructions.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/chukkybasics/ https://www.facebook.com/chukky.okobi You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova, PCC, is one of the world's top and most sought-after Performance & Success Alchemists and Coaches. He's an Author, Men's Retreat Leader, & International Speaker who was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. As the Founder of DreamMason Inc., Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, and the docile tones behind hundreds of podcasts, he's coached and transformed hundreds of lives into better relationships, financial abundance, and increased achievement with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Since 2015 Alex has coached hundreds of successful and powerful individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity and the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built. He has hosted & appeared in over 400 podcasts, including top-rated shows such as The University of Adversity, The Primal BluePrint, and Success Unleashed. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Alex has worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Million Dollar Sellers, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, and Coldwell Banker.  Alex supports people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so they can succeed in what deeply matters to them and build their legacy.

Playing with Problems Segment: Imposter Syndrome to becoming Unreasonable with Brianna Jackson In this episode, Brianna and I explore the impact of imposter syndrome. Studies have shown over 65% of professional people suffer and struggle with this limiting mindset. As we see through Brianna, who has a history of success in the Navy, as a Business Owner and a Mother of four children, even the successful can be hindered by imposter syndrome.  Brianna Jackson, CEO of Sonas LLC, is a management professional with 20 years of experience in the federal government. Holding numerous senior and executive-level roles within the Department of Defense, she has led, trained, and managed a broad spectrum of diverse teams to maximize coordination and efficiency across interdisciplinary departments, clients, and contractors. Dedicated to process improvement, from developing policy and procedures to training and leading teams with a mix of military, civilians, and contractors, she is driven towards shifting the culture to achieve a more inclusive and resilient world. She has developed various pieces of training promoting diversity and Inclusion and champions the dialogue essential to attaining true Inclusion. In this episode, we discuss: -The importance of having an impact -Gender equality and Inclusion in the military -How policy without culture misses the mark -Exploring imposter syndrome -Why there are and will always be good reasons to stop you -Success can be found in becoming unreasonable -Creating practices and accountability for success You can connect with Brianna Jackson here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonasllc/ You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova, PCC, is one of the world's top and most sought-after Performance & Success Alchemists and Coaches. He's an Author, Men's Retreat Leader, & International Speaker who was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. As the Founder of DreamMason Inc., Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, and the docile tones behind hundreds of podcasts, he's coached and transformed hundreds of lives into better relationships, financial abundance, and increased achievement with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Since 2015 Alex has coached hundreds of successful and powerful individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity and the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built. He has hosted & appeared in over 400 podcasts, including top-rated shows such as The University of Adversity, The Primal BluePrint, and Success Unleashed. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Alex has worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Million Dollar Sellers, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, and Coldwell Banker.  Alex supports people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so they can succeed in what deeply matters to them and build their legacy.

Playing with Problems Segment: When Fear is in the Way with Lianna Hunt In this episode, Lianna and I explore learning from one's mistakes, knowing when to rest and push yourself, allowing childlike wonder to help you flourish, and using fear as motivation versus desire as motivation. Lianna Hunt and Intuitive Chiropractic create a space for health, well-being, and healing through mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Hunt's passion is helping others heal through nervous system-based and energetically-focused techniques. She offers lifestyle guidance in sleep, nutrition, energetics, meditation, the nervous system, essential oils, and family & pediatric care. Her intention and focus are on the individual's potential to unlock patterns and energy to bring a deeper awareness to life. This care is designed for anyone at any age. In this episode, we discuss: -Learning about winning and success in gymnastics -What does success mean -Fear as access to success -Healing yourself -What happens when you lose excitement and passion -Fear as motivation versus desire as motivation -Doing what sources you first -Allowing childlike wonder to flourish and help you feel alive You can connect with Lianna Hunt here: Website: www.drliannahunt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drliannahunt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drliannahunt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drliannahunt/ You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova, PCC, is one of the world's top and most sought-after Performance & Success Alchemists and Coaches. He's an Author, Men's Retreat Leader, & International Speaker who was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. As the Founder of DreamMason Inc., Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, and the docile tones behind hundreds of podcasts, he's coached and transformed hundreds of lives into better relationships, financial abundance, and increased achievement with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Since 2015 Alex has coached hundreds of successful and powerful individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity and the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built. He has hosted & appeared in over 400 podcasts, including top-rated shows such as The University of Adversity, The Primal BluePrint, and Success Unleashed. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Alex has worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Million Dollar Sellers, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, and Coldwell Banker.  Alex supports people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so they can succeed in what deeply matters to them and build their legacy.

Playing with Problems Segment: When a 30-Year Relationship Ends with Jim Lomot In this episode, Jim and I explore relationships, success, anger, sadness, and building a supportive community. Jim opens up and shares his wins and his heart with us as he discusses the impact and loss that comes with the ending of a 30-year marriage. Jim and his team look to help Leaders and Entrepreneurs to "Simplify Their Lives More Successfully." After a successful 20 years in financial sales, Jim became a full-time caregiver. During this time, he realized his ladder was up against the wrong wall and decided to start a Hero's Journey toward the purpose he was created for. Jim loves to talk about his flaws and how he created an intentional global online social circle that saved his life. In this episode, we discuss: -Creating a life around supporting and helping others -Success is subjective -Decision exhaustion -Aptitude over apps -Tending to your garden -Feeling like a slave to life -What happens when your 30-year relationship ends -Men and emotions, anger and sadness -Creating a supportive community You can connect with Jim Lomot here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimlomot/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.lomot LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimlomot/ You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova, PCC, is one of the world's top and most sought-after Performance & Success Alchemists and Coaches. He's an Author, Men's Retreat Leader, & International Speaker who was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. As the Founder of DreamMason Inc., Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, and the docile tones behind hundreds of podcasts, he's coached and transformed hundreds of lives into better relationships, financial abundance, and increased achievement with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Since 2015 Alex has coached hundreds of successful and powerful individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity and the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built. He has hosted & appeared in over 400 podcasts, including top-rated shows such as The University of Adversity, The Primal BluePrint, and Success Unleashed. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Alex has worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Million Dollar Sellers, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, and Coldwell Banker.  Alex supports people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so they can succeed in what deeply matters to them and build their legacy.

Playing with Problems: Listening to Your Light with Meghan Smith I am excited to bring you episode number one of the Playing with Problems podcast! I'm extraordinarily grateful to my guest Meghan Smith for being the brave, vulnerable, wise, and fun human that dared to join me on this first adventure. This episode was eye-opening and powerful, and I know it can and will help many people. In this episode, Meghan and I go deep, we laugh, it gets emotional, and we create powerful awareness and breakthroughs that left Meghan "feeling a buzz all day" (which she shared later). Meghan is a spiritual teacher, leader, and coach. She is a former lawyer who graduated top of her class and left her success behind in choosing a life and work that makes her happy and fulfilled. She is also the Host of The Skeptic's Guide to a Spiritual Life podcast, a wife, and a mother of two amazing kids. As a coach, she supports high-achieving women to heal from dysregulated nervous systems, co-dependency, and addictive behaviors. Through a combination of ontological coaching and spiritual teaching, Meghan leads women through the transformational process of learning to surrender, allowing them to create highly satisfying, spacious, and prosperous lives. In this episode, we discuss: - Meghan's "successful life" as a lawyer, trustworthy, dependable, executed, intelligent, and at the top of their class, yet behind the scenes, was miserable -We define success (primarily outward or societal focused) and something we coined as "evolved success," which would include being happy and fulfilled  -Her Rock Bottom -What gave her the ability to walk away, to change and transform her life -Her addiction to food and chaos, working the 12 steps and losing 120lbs -What is she currently struggling with? Her marriage is a place where she feels she keeps hitting her head against the wall. Her avoidant attachment style keeps her distant and disconnected, and she often feels like the worst wife and mother -We dig into separating her "dark" thoughts from her "light" thoughts and hear Meghan speak from each -Creating awareness around true self-acceptance, surrender, getting her needs met as a person, and mother, realizing she needs more structures to take care of herself You can connect with Meghan Smith here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmeghansmith/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meghansmithcoach Website: www.meghansmithcoaching.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova, PCC, is one of the world's top and most sought-after Performance & Success Alchemists and Coaches. He's an Author, Men's Retreat Leader, & International Speaker who was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. As the Founder of DreamMason Inc., Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, and the docile tones behind hundreds of podcasts, he's coached and transformed hundreds of lives into better relationships, financial abundance, and increased achievement with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Since 2015 Alex has coached hundreds of successful and powerful individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty.  Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity and the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built. He has hosted & appeared in over 400 podcasts, including top-rated shows such as The University of Adversity, The Primal BluePrint, and Success Unleashed. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Alex has worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Million Dollar Sellers, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, and Coldwell Banker.  Alex supports people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so they can succeed in what deeply matters to them and build their legacy.

I believe I made a mistake.  In February 2017, I launched The DreamMason Podcast. At the end of 2021, I had over 200 episodes and a book about the podcast in the works. I also had become numb, bored, and over this show.  I had burned out.  Not just on the podcast but on coaching, writing, podcasting, and other entrepreneurial ventures. In response or reaction to the burnout, I unloaded a few things off my plate, one being I mostly stopped recording the podcast. Instead of looking holistically at everything, I laid the blame or the issue on a few areas, most of which I dismissed as I'm just over it; they have run their course. And to most people and inside my own head it seemed reasonable.  The funny thing is I added more, including other podcasts, to replace the various items I let go.  At the end of 2022, this all came to a tipping point. I realized I was doing far too much. I ended my run as Head of a Media Network. I moved away from Co-Hosting two other Podcasts and away from some business groups and relationships I was involved. I also let go of a few clients I wasn't enjoying working with. And then, I co-created The Alchemy of Men Retreat and The Playing with Problems Podcast. As I sit here almost on the eve of the 6-year anniversary of The DreamMason Podcast, something feels off.  A lot changed, and that's ok, but something doesn't feel right. And I realize I made a mistake. And that's ok, too, because mistakes are how we learn.  The DreamMason Podcast is my brand, podcast, voice, and expression. It's home, and I abandoned it for shiny new things.  From now on, I will be resuming Hosting The DreamMason Podcast, I will be folding The Playing with Problems Podcast into The DreamMason Podcast. I will continue to produce episodes, interview guests DreamMason Podcast style, and coach people live via Playing with Problems Segments.  As I write this, something feels right. Something feels grounded, and it feels good to realize you made a mistake and can correct it or make it right. We often ignore or dismiss mistakes, but mistakes are how we learn and grow. While, of course, we can learn from our wins, it's usually our mistakes that teach us the most significant lessons. This lesson is one of how I respond to burnout, exhaustion, and my constant creative expression. In the future, I must slow down, reflect on what I am committed to, ignore the fun, and give less attention to the fun and exciting new projects.  I look forward to connecting with you here on The DreamMason Podcast. 

A new approach to business, taken from the models of nature and sports.

You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist, Coach, Author, and an International Speak, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, and a recovering asshole. He is the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts and was named 40 over 40 in podcasting by Podcast Magazine. Legend has it he's also a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, he has coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach, he has uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with a magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For his clients as well as himself, he is passionate about and believes Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an extraordinary life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity, the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built, and the co-author of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal.

Masculinity - Under the Surface with Special Guest Bob Conlin Where did you learn to be a man? What are men struggling and challenged by? Why do men tolerate "good enough," "fine," "decent," "ok," and "it's not that bad" lives? How do we get men to open up, share, express their feelings and emotions, and communicate what is really going on for them? How and why do men use drugs, alcohol, porn, sex, Netflix, and sports to dull and ignore what is going on? Why do women want more for their men's happiness, joy, and fulfillment than men often seem to want for themselves? These are some of the questions Bob Conlin and I dive into on this episode of The DreamMason Podcast. You can connect with Bob Conlin here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relationship_alchemist/ Website: www.conlincoaching.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist, Coach, and Author, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, and a recovering asshole. He is the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts and was named 40 over 40 in podcasting by Podcast Magazine. Legend has it he's also a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, he has coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach, he has uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with a magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For his clients as well as himself, he is passionate about and believes Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an extraordinary life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ Alex is the author of Fictional Authenticity, the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built, and the co-author of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity. He has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal.

I am so excited to be recording today. A lot has been going on. I feel like I have a lot to share and some powerful gems to give you. What do we cover: -How I got called out on Men's work and what I discovered -Reinventing Men's personal growth work -The Alchemy of Men's Retreat - Check it out here www.thedreammason.com/alchemyofmen -How looking at my relationship with my masculinity opened up a conversation that is changing my relationship with my Dad -How we can shift and change our relationships with our parents  -The lesson for today is on power, and let's look at it through the lens of the ways power often looks, either as Dominance or Fierceness -Dominance is external, and Fierceness is internal -Shifting your power dynamics You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Remember, You are a DreamMason®… Because Your Dreams Don't Build Themselves. Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist and Author, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, a recovering asshole, a lover of Philosophy, Personal Growth, and Mezcal. I am the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts. Legend has it a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, I have coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with a magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For my clients as well as myself, I am passionate about and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ I am the author of Fictional Authenticity, the coauthor of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity, and the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built. I have hosted & appeared in over 400 podcasts including top-rated shows such as The University of Adversity, The Primal BluePrint, Success Unleashed, and have interviewed hundreds of the world's highest-performing, wise, and successful leaders on The DreamMason Podcast. I have been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal.

Misleading Ads, Winners & Losers, and The Yankees & RedSox Before you freak out, let's talk about it. The first thing I hate is misleading ads by online influencers! Nobody is creating their dream business in 7 days! I call bullshit, and these ads by Brendon Burchard are misleading and prey on desperation. Can you start changing your life in 7 days? YES! Can you build a robust foundation or a plan in 7 days? YES! But you will not create or build your dream life or business in 7 days. If you want to build your dream business or create your dream life, that's going to require a significant shift mentally, behaviorlly, and around your actions. The second thing is I've been seeing a lot of entrepreneurial posts about being a winner or a loser lately... Guess what, you're not a winner or a loser. Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose. When we win, we often lose a lot before we get to the win. We never only win. But one thing is for sure, we don't ever become a "Winner" or a "Loser." This entrepreneurial winner and loser glamorization and projection is ego at its finest. And lastly, if America doesn't shift our polarizing, the other is the enemy idea and stance, we are in big trouble. We are all losing! The right is looking at the left as the enemy. The left is looking at the right as the enemy. Everyone in between is looking at both as the enemy. We have created it, so we are Yankee fans or Redsox fans and forgotten we are all baseball fans first. If there is no baseball, there are no Yankees and Redsox. You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Remember, You are a DreamMason®… Because Your Dreams Don't Build Themselves. Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist and Author, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, a recovering asshole, a lover of Philosophy, Personal Growth, and Mezcal. I am the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts. Legend has it a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, I have coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with a magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For my clients as well as myself, I am passionate about and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ I am the author of Fictional Authenticity, the coauthor of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity, and the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built. I have hosted & appeared in over 400 podcasts including top-rated shows such as The University of Adversity, The Primal BluePrint, Success Unleashed, and have interviewed hundreds of the world's highest-performing, wise, and successful leaders on The DreamMason Podcast. I have been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal.

The NBA Finals... love it and a juicy distraction! Media & Political Daily Drama... heartbreaking and a juicy distraction! A new Netflix or HBO show... yeeees, and a juicy distraction! A hot new Wekend song... sexy and a juicy distraction! Top Gun, Jurrasic Park... Hot and a juicy distraction! IG, Tik Toc, Facebook... ugh, and a lot of juicy distractions! This is a solo episode with Alex, he talks about: All of these things can be valuable and important as well. But for so many of us, these things often pull us away from our own goals and dreams. We spend hours watching, playing with, sharing, talking about, and investing our time into other people's visions, dreams, and goals, and not working on our own. Why? Because we are more likely to get the positive, safe, fun, enjoyable feedback we desire that also feels safe, and we don't have to be with our fears of failure or criticism in putting our stuff out there. It is scary, vulnerable, and risky to spend hours working on our book, poetry, music, art, clothing lines, opening our bar, or other business, passions, desires, or dreams and maybe not getting the feedback we need, want or worst bombing. So we find incredible ways to distract ourselves. Capitalism loves keeping us busy, distracted, and buying from fear. When we are scared, unfulfilled, or unhappy, we spend money to make ourselves feel better. And we can buy and spend, and have fun with all that... But we could also be creating, and we can still consume in a supportive way. We can consume and create and have it all. But we'd have to get present to why we are avoiding our putting our stuff on the back burner for someone else first. You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Remember, You are a DreamMason®… Because Your Dreams Don't Build Themselves. Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist and Author, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, a recovering asshole, a lover of Philosophy, Personal Growth, and Mezcal. I am the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts. Legend has it a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, I have coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with a magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For my clients as well as myself, I am passionate about and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ I am the author of Fictional Authenticity, the coauthor of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity, and the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built. I have hosted & appeared in over 400 podcasts including top-rated shows such as The University of Adversity, The Primal BluePrint, Success Unleashed, and have interviewed hundreds of the world's highest-performing, wise, and successful leaders on The DreamMason Podcast. I have been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. ​ I have worked with athletes, rockstars, seven figure entrepreneurs, executives, & leaders in; LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, LGYC Power, and Coldwell Banker. 

Are You & Your Business Drowning or Swimming? with Alex Terranova This is a solo episode with Alex, he talks about: You can't swim anywhere until you learn to release the fear and trust that you will not drown. That fear, that doubt, that immediate issue will prevent you from going anywhere. And that is how most teams, businesses, leaders, and business owners are running their lives and businesses, even their relationships. We are focused on the fires, the problems, the issues...the not drowning. And while this might keep us afloat for a while, it's exhausting, tiresome, and uninspiring, and eventually, we will burn out or give up, and we will be no closer to our dreams and goals. We must learn to focus on the experience we want to have and the commitment we have created and let the actions flow from there, not from the fires that arise daily. You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Remember, You are a DreamMason®… Because Your Dreams Don't Build Themselves. Alex Terranova is a Performance & Success Alchemist and Author, a Breaker of Limiting Mental Beliefs, a recovering asshole, a lover of Philosophy, Personal Growth, and Mezcal. I am the docile tone behind hundreds of podcasts. Legend has it a former reality tv show villain and was dubbed "The Anti-Excuses Coach" by Yahoo Finance. Since 2015, I have coached hundreds of successful & influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve their stretch goals and deepest desires, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. ​ As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with a magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. For my clients as well as myself, I am passionate about and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. ​ I am the author of Fictional Authenticity, the coauthor of the bestselling book Redefining Masculinity, and the forthcoming book How Dreams Are Built. I have hosted & appeared in over 400 podcasts including top-rated shows such as The University of Adversity, The Primal BluePrint, Success Unleashed, and have interviewed hundreds of the world's highest-performing, wise, and successful leaders on The DreamMason Podcast. I have been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. ​ I have worked with athletes, rockstars, seven figure entrepreneurs, executives, & leaders in; LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, LGYC Power, and Coldwell Banker.    Through coaching, workshops, and my books, Through coaching, workshops, and my books, I have helped individuals and companies grow their incomes 500% in 90 days, save and rekindle marriages, get published, scale their companies to Six, Seven, and even Eight figures, buy their dream homes, grow their leadership, build successful teams, and create lives they actually love living. ​ People choose to work with me because achievement and financial success are not creating the rewarding life and business they desire.  ​ They have come to understand there is no amount of money that will fix their relationships, make them feel like enough,    That no external validation will fill that void inside them that says they are not enough.    That no amount of hard work, achievement, fame, or distraction will provide the peace, ease, joy, and connection, they want.    And that the legacy deeply they crave to leave will be measured by these metrics, not their bank statements.

Ep. 199 - The Spirit of Joy: 2021 Wrap Up Episode with Christina Stathopoulos & Alex Terranova In this episode Alex gives Christina free reign to explore and ask whatever she wants. Nothing is off-limits, there are no safe words, and nothing was planned, prepped, or rehearsed. Christina Stathopoulos, PCC, is an international speaker, coach, blogger, podcast host of CoachTaku, the founder of Hear Her Roar! She's also a new Mom, wife, and close friend and colleague of Alex. You can take Christina's Free Quiz: What's Your Leadership Gremlin? by clicking here! In this episode Christina and Alex discuss: -Wins and setbacks -The value of creating a community for success and support during tough times -Coaching and Therapy -The massive emotional work and breakthroughs Alex is having in therapy -What it means to be a recovering asshole and how far Alex has come -Christina really stands for Alex to get vulnerable and into his body like many of us have never seen before -What it means to really learn and grow yourself -Adventure, creation, and the Spirit of Joy You can connect with Christina Stathopoulos here: Instagram: @hearxtinaroar Website: www.hearherroar.net You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Remember, You are a DreamMason®… Because Your Dreams Don't Build Themselves. Alex Terranova is a DreamMason, the author of Fictional Authenticity, a Personal & Professional Performance Coach, and he Hosts The DreamMason Podcast, Flip the Lens & Co-Hosts The Coaching Show Podcast. He supports strong & successful high achievers to unmask convention, embrace the rebel within them, and more deeply explore the complex and agitated edges of our existence to create more clarity, freedom, and success. Alex has been featured on NBC, Fox, Focus TV's Good Morning LaLa Land, NBC Radio, Elephant Journal, The University of Adversity Podcast, The Unleash Success Podcast, The Rising Man Podcast, The Sovereign Society Podcast, Love Living Radio, and an episode of The Villain Crusher.

This is a special episode of The DreamMason Podcast. Alex Terranova gets vulnerable and discusses the challenges and evolution of this podcast. He shares how it has grown, how he's found himself bored, what he's learned, his commitments, and the process of creating its next phase. Alex then walks us through updates from The Tulum Dating Experiment, including the experience of getting to know Evin, the process of vulnerability, opening up, dating differently, and falling in love. You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Remember, You are a DreamMason®… Because Your Dreams Don't Build Themselves. Alex Terranova is a DreamMason, the author of Fictional Authenticity, Co-Author of Redefining Masculinity, a Personal & Professional Performance Coach, and he Hosts The DreamMason Podcast, and Co-Host The Coaching Show Podcast and The Frequency Shifter Show. He supports strong & successful high achievers to unmask convention, embrace the rebel within them, and more deeply explore the complex and agitated edges of our existence to create more clarity, freedom, and success. Alex has been featured on NBC, Fox, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, Focus TV's Good Morning LaLa Land, NBC Radio, Elephant Journal, and over 30 podcasts including The University of Adversity, The Unleash Success Podcast, The Rising Man Podcast, The Sovereign Society Podcast, The Any Way You Want It Podcast, and an episode of The Villain Crusher.

EP 198 - From a Broken Back to Living Your Best Life with Brittany Freda In this episode, Brittany Freda and Alex talk about what Brittany experienced after breaking her back in Costa Rica, and how she overcame the psychological challenges to live the best life after the accident. Alex met Brittany in the Tulum Dating Adventure contest and was impressed with her story and the way she faced this horrifying experience. After breaking her back in Costa Rica, Brittany was told there was a big chance she was never going to be able to walk again. Brittany is a yes person and she is always eager to experience life to its fullest. In this episode we discuss: - How Alex and Brittany met through the Tulum Dating Adventure Experience - Dating and the perceptions of our exes - How Brittany broke her back in Costa Rica - How not to quit when going gets tough - Being bedridden - Blessings as a gift - Empathy and sympathy - Perspective is everything You can connect with Brittany Freda here: Instagram: @b.freeeee You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Remember, You are a DreamMason®… Because Your Dreams Don't Build Themselves. Alex Terranova is a DreamMason, the author of Fictional Authenticity, a Personal & Professional Performance Coach, and he Hosts The DreamMason Podcast, Flip the Lens & Co-Hosts The Coaching Show Podcast. He supports strong & successful high achievers to unmask convention, embrace the rebel within them, and more deeply explore the complex and agitated edges of our existence to create more clarity, freedom, and success. Alex has been featured on NBC, Fox, Focus TV's Good Morning LaLa Land, NBC Radio, Elephant Journal, The University of Adversity Podcast, The Unleash Success Podcast, The Rising Man Podcast, The Sovereign Society Podcast, Love Living Radio, and an episode of The Villain Crusher.

EP 197 - The GodFather of Networking with Ivan Misner In this episode, Dr. Ivan Misner and Alex talk about the importance of networking, relationship building, and how to become a successful business person. Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization. Founded in 1985 the organization now has over 10,000 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world. Each year, BNI passes millions of referrals resulting in billions of dollars worth of business for its members. Called the “Father of Modern Networking” by both Forbes and CNN, Dr. Misner is considered to be one of the world's leading experts on business networking and has been a keynote speaker for major corporations and associations throughout the world. He has been featured in the L.A. Times, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times, as well as numerous TV and radio shows including CNN, the BBC, and The Today Show on NBC. In this episode we discuss: - How BNI (Business Networking International) generated over 18 Billion Dollars of passed business during COVID - BNI as a beacon of hope in a sea of fear - The news isn't helping you so Microdose it - Leave politics and religion out of business networking - Figure out selling - Relational vs Transactional Relationships - What is your Brody Moment - Do 6 things 1000X and stop doing 1000 things 6X - Do what you know works - The future of face to face is online - Work in your flame, not in your wax - Who's in Your Room - Engines and Anchors - Stop losing sleep over people you never fire - Balance does not exist - Mental Health and Crucial Conversations - Who's story are you in You can connect with Ivan Misner here: Instagram: @drivanmisner Twitter: @ivanmisner Facebook: @ivanmisner.bnifounder Website: www.ivanmisner.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Remember, You are a DreamMason®… Because Your Dreams Don't Build Themselves. Alex Terranova is a DreamMason, the author of Fictional Authenticity, a Personal & Professional Performance Coach, and he Hosts The DreamMason Podcast, Flip the Lens & Co-Hosts The Coaching Show Podcast. He supports strong & successful high achievers to unmask convention, embrace the rebel within them, and more deeply explore the complex and agitated edges of our existence to create more clarity, freedom, and success. Alex has been featured on NBC, Fox, Focus TV's Good Morning LaLa Land, NBC Radio, Elephant Journal, The University of Adversity Podcast, The Unleash Success Podcast, The Rising Man Podcast, The Sovereign Society Podcast, Love Living Radio, and an episode of The Villain Crusher.

EP 196 - Illusions in Mating and Dating with Nick Velasquez Join Nick Velasquez and Alex as they talk about dating, relationships, love, and the emotions around being either single or with someone else. Nick Velasquez is a passionate learner and devoted student of mastery. He's the author of the popular blog UnlimitedMastery.com, where he writes about learning science, peak performance, creativity, and mastering skills. His writing has been featured in outlets such as TIME, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Thought Catalogue. Nick speaks multiple languages and spends his time between Tokyo and Montréal. His first real estate investment deal, for which he had prepared for years and invested all his savings on, was falling apart. Costs were much higher than budgeted and the government wanted to expropriate him, which in turn scared off any potential buyers. It could have ended his real estate investing career before it got started. But he stuck with it, fought back, and came out successful. After overcoming that challenge, Nick learned that he doesn't run away or hide when things get tough. Now he can take more calculated risks and feel more comfortable with unknowns because he knows he'll deal with what comes his way. In this episode we discuss: - The Tulum Dating Adventure Experiment - Dating more than one person - Perspectives in dating - The stories we tell - Adventures in finding love and partnership - How to find the love of your life - Do you really want to be in a monogamous relationship - We are in love with the concept of being in love - Nothing last forever, not even love You can connect with Nick Velasquez here: Instagram: @velznick Twitter: @velznick Website: www.unlimitedmastery.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Remember, You are a DreamMason®… Because Your Dreams Don't Build Themselves. Alex Terranova is a DreamMason, the author of Fictional Authenticity, a Personal & Professional Performance Coach, and he Hosts The DreamMason Podcast, Flip the Lens & Co-Hosts The Coaching Show Podcast. He supports strong & successful high achievers to unmask convention, embrace the rebel within them, and more deeply explore the complex and agitated edges of our existence to create more clarity, freedom, and success. Alex has been featured on NBC, Fox, Focus TV's Good Morning LaLa Land, NBC Radio, Elephant Journal, The University of Adversity Podcast, The Unleash Success Podcast, The Rising Man Podcast, The Sovereign Society Podcast, Love Living Radio, and an episode of The Villain Crusher.

EP 195 - Getting Your Voice Out There with Travis Johnson In this episode, Travis Johnson and Alex talk about how can you help others by building non-profits and how you can use podcasting as a way to get your message out there. Travis Johnson is the host of the Nonprofit Architect Podcast. He is also the former Vice President of Books by Vets; a board member at the S.H.I.N.E. foundation; he's donated over $30,000; volunteered over 1,500 hours; raised more than $500,000; helped start 6 nonprofits; event coordinator; and published author. Travis is currently serving as an active-duty officer in the United States Navy, married with two children, and on move #50. His humble beginnings include 36 moves before graduating high school at 17, 6 states, 5 foster homes, and surviving 2 murder attempts. Although this was very rough, there was always a person, group, or church willing to help him and his family. Now that he's in a position to give back, he's made it his mission to “Help the Helpers”. In this episode we discuss: - Building non-profits - Moving fast - Never use excuses - Taking care of yourself - Military Transformation - He was Goose like in Top Gun - Micro Problems - Creating Space - Podcasting as a tool - No idea how someone else lives You can connect with Travis Johnson here: Instagram: @NonprofitArchitect Facebook: @NonprofitArchitect Twitter: @NProArchitect Website: www.nonprofitarchitect.org Free Giveaway - Check "15 Reasons to Start a Podcast" at nonprofitarchitect.org/resources by using the discount code: free99 You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Remember, You are a DreamMason®… Because Your Dreams Don't Build Themselves. Alex Terranova is a DreamMason, the author of Fictional Authenticity, a Personal & Professional Performance Coach, and he Hosts The DreamMason Podcast, Flip the Lens & Co-Hosts The Coaching Show Podcast. He supports strong & successful high achievers to unmask convention, embrace the rebel within them, and more deeply explore the complex and agitated edges of our existence to create more clarity, freedom, and success. Alex has been featured on NBC, Fox, Focus TV's Good Morning LaLa Land, NBC Radio, Elephant Journal, The University of Adversity Podcast, The Unleash Success Podcast, The Rising Man Podcast, The Sovereign Society Podcast, Love Living Radio, and an episode of The Villain Crusher.