Words & Voices Podcast

In this episode, show host Neelam Tewar covers a snippet of her journey and what made her choose consulting to lay the groundwork to starting her location-independent business that allows her to create wealth, freedom and impact in everything she does.    If you are a high-impact and high net-worth entrepreneur looking to optimize, scale and increase your visibility…and want to explore working with her 1:1 feel free to apply here: https://www.neelamtewar.com/contact Feel free to tell us a bit about how this episode resonated with you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from Neelam on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give her a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up for weekly musings and insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, show host Neelam Tewar covers a re-framing concept she uses often with herself and her clients. When we are met with our triggers, re-frame them as your teachers. We are all healing generational wounds, many of which can take a lifetime. Be patient with the process, have a listen as Neelam walks you through how to navigate triggers that find you in your every day life and interactions with others.  If you are a high-impact and high net-worth entrepreneur looking to optimize, scale and increase your visibility…and want to explore working with her 1:1 feel free to apply here: https://www.neelamtewar.com/contact Feel free to tell us a bit about how this episode resonated with you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you.   If you’d like to hear from Neelam on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give her a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up for weekly musings and insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mario started his story as a performer. As soon as he was able to walk he was sneaking into the waiting room of his fathers chiropractic clinic and putting on shows for the patients who were waiting. Everyone loved his shows…except for the staff who grew tired of seeing the same renditions of Dumbo, Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, and The Wizard of Oz over and over again. After high school, Mario pursued his second love in life with the goal to change people’s lives using it as a medium—food. He was a very successful chef for nearly six years before the intense calling of working more closely with others was too loud to ignore. He left the kitchen and started his own business, ironically out of his fathers chiropractic clinic, coaching people to reach their health, wellness, weight, and mindset goals. As Mario operated this business he was also spending every available second studying mindset, psychology, personal growth, spiritual development, and more to apply what he learned to his own life and to more importantly be able to serve others at a deeper more profound level. Mario has authored two cookbooks geared toward healthy living and has also authored a third book centered around achieving personal and business success. Mario has appeared on TV over 50 times promoting his books and business and has been a featured speaker for numerous groups, events, schools, and corporations. He also hosted his own live radio show for about three years, which was also recorded and turned into a podcast with its own exclusive spin-off podcast: https://marioporreca.com/category/10-minute-mindset-podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mario started his story as a performer. As soon as he was able to walk he was sneaking into the waiting room of his fathers chiropractic clinic and putting on shows for the patients who were waiting. Everyone loved his shows…except for the staff who grew tired of seeing the same renditions of Dumbo, Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, and The Wizard of Oz over and over again. After high school, Mario pursued his second love in life with the goal to change people’s lives using it as a medium—food. He was a very successful chef for nearly six years before the intense calling of working more closely with others was too loud to ignore. He left the kitchen and started his own business, ironically out of his fathers chiropractic clinic, coaching people to reach their health, wellness, weight, and mindset goals. As Mario operated this business he was also spending every available second studying mindset, psychology, personal growth, spiritual development, and more to apply what he learned to his own life and to more importantly be able to serve others at a deeper more profound level. Mario has authored two cookbooks geared toward healthy living and has also authored a third book centered around achieving personal and business success. Mario has appeared on TV over 50 times promoting his books and business and has been a featured speaker for numerous groups, events, schools, and corporations. He also hosted his own live radio show for about three years, which was also recorded and turned into a podcast with its own exclusive spin-off podcast: https://marioporreca.com/category/10-minute-mindset-podcast/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, show host Neelam Tewar talks about two factors that contributed to her leaving her life in NYC and starting to work for herself and how you can too. She discusses what you can do right off the bat and has put together a simple training to help you get started. Feel free to check out www.neelamtewar.com/start-consulting especially if you are a working professional or a freelancer and let us know how it worked out for you. In addition, if you are a high-impact and high net-worth entrepreneur looking to optimize, scale and increase your visibility…and want to explore working with her 1:1 feel free to apply here: https://www.neelamtewar.com/contact Feel free to tell us a bit about how this episode resonated with you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you.   If you’d like to hear from Neelam on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give her a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up for weekly musings and insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, show host Neelam Tewar covers how she views new year resolutions and three approaches that she’s embracing in 2021: Extreme Ownership Forgiveness Gratitude Neelam also shares her story about her word of the year “invest” and how she’s building a closer relationship with God/Universe in her life as an artist and entrepreneur. Feel free to tell us a bit about how this episode resonated with you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you.   If you’d like to hear from Neelam on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give her a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up for weekly musings and insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James PM Gaffney is an international K-Pop sensation and brand consultant to aliens and minor gods. There's not much to say about him that hasn't already been said - and your imagination is probably a lot more interesting than the true story. So, make up what you will about Jimbo™ (as he's known here on Earth) and he'll keep on keeping on doing the things that makes the rest of his industry say "WHAAAA?!?!" https://jamespmgaffney.com is where you can join his Astro Cult and be counted among the holy when our overlords return to take us back to whereever the hell it is we're actually from. Act quick, the hour is upon us. In this episode, we discuss James’ views on small-mindedness in a world where we have access to everyone’s thoughts, why he thinks humanity isn’t going south or how algorithms are wired to hit our base instincts, including parenting in the post-pandemic world. Feel free to tell me a bit about how this episode resonated with you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up for weekly updates from me.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James PM Gaffney is an international K-Pop sensation and brand consultant to aliens and minor gods.   There's not much to say about him that hasn't already been said - and your imagination is probably a lot more interesting than the true story.   So, make up what you will about Jimbo™ (as he's known here on Earth) and he'll keep on keeping on doing the things that makes the rest of his industry say "WHAAAA?!?!" https://jamespmgaffney.com is where you can join his Astro Cult and be counted among the holy when our overlords return to take us back to whereever the hell it is we're actually from.   Act quick, the hour is upon us. In this episode, we discuss being raised with Asperger's syndrome, how James took his confusion as a kid and embraced his ‘his-ness’, the educational system & homogeny and the non-linearity of all things creative.   Feel free to tell me a bit about how this episode resonated with you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up for weekly updates from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can we embrace masculinity, connection and savoring life Meet Tim McAuley who spent the better part of his youth and well into his 20s as a hedonistic pleasure seeker. In 2004, the party came to an end. At age 28 his liver was failing, and he was given an ultimatum: Quit or you’ll be dead by August. A few years later, on a wave off the coast of San Clemente, California he was reborn a 'soul surfer.' That wave brought him into focus and he got a glimpse of his own potential. Surfing taught him how to get out of his own way and just flow. Soul Surfing is Tim’s metaphor. “The principles at play in your development as a surfer are applicable to every area of your life.” With that, Tim founded Soul Surfer School and has been sharing his brand of self-development since. You can find him on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and on https://soulsurferschool.com/ In part 2 of my chat with Tim, he brings it on life, relationships, sex and masculinity…and what inspires him to create, contribute in a meaningful way. If this is the only thing you listen to today, you will be better for it – he really brings it in the last 20mins or so. Enjoy! Feel free to tell me a bit about how this episode resonated with you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up for weekly updates from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can we put our social primate in check and change our worldview? Meet Tim McAuley who spent the better part of his youth and well into his 20s as a hedonistic pleasure seeker. In 2004, the party came to an end. At age 28 his liver was failing, and he was given an ultimatum: Quit or you’ll be dead by August. A few years later, on a wave off the coast of San Clemente, California he was reborn a 'soul surfer.' That wave brought him into focus and he got a glimpse of his own potential. Surfing taught him how to get out of his own way and just flow. Soul Surfing is Tim’s metaphor. “The principles at play in your development as a surfer are applicable to every area of your life.” With that, Tim founded Soul Surfer School and has been sharing his brand of self-development since. You can find him on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and on https://soulsurferschool.com/ In this episode, we discuss his view on life, how we as human beings are wired, his battle with addiction what his vision board looks like now, why surfing and what we all can do to think to co-exist, no triumph in the time of division and polarity. You’ll love what he has to say.   Feel free to tell me a bit about how this episode resonated with you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up for weekly updates from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can we truly live a life of adventure and bring others along on the journey? Meet Ray Zahab: a Canadian Explorer, ultra distance runner and founder of the non-profit, impossibe2possible. He’s a recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada, an Explorer in Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. In 2015 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada’s Top Explorers. He’s run 17,000km across the world’s deserts and unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet. On November 1, 2006, former “pack a day smoker” turned ultra runner Ray Zahab and two friends, Charlie Engle and Kevin Lin, set out on an expedition to cross the Sahara Desert by foot. 111 days and 7,500 kms after leaving the coast of Senegal, Africa they completed their journey by stepping into the Red Sea. The expedition had the trio running an average of 70kms a day without a single day of rest, for 111 days. National Geographic tracked the expedition by web, as well as the documentary film ‘Running The Sahara’, produced by Matt Damon and directed by Academy Award winner James Moll, was created in an effort to raise awareness for the drinking water crisis in North Africa.  In 2008, Ray founded impossible2Possible (i2p) an organization that aims to inspire and educate youth through adventure learning, inclusion and participation in expeditions. You can visit www.rayzahab.com to learn more about him and www.impossible2possible.com for his youth adventure initiatives.   Feel free to tell me a bit about how this episode resonated with you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up for weekly updates from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What most people don’t expect from someone in finance is a focus on conscious wealth generation and creating more change around the world by way of picking projects with intention. Meet Antonio Del Giudice: an investor, consultant, coach and philanthropist.  He was raised in a quaint, urban city in Northern Italy. He was well-adjusted child but a thinker, curious, quiet, lived in his own ‘little’ world and found he never really fit in….all of which has been instrumental in helping him forge my own path while relying on my inner compass, voice and what I deem to be meaningful impact-driven work. He was drawn to the finance world when he won a fully paid sponsorship by the Enrico Mattei Foundation; this act of contribution and kindness left an impression on him. He knew whenever he’d be in a similar position, he would do the same for someone else. His studies and career have taken him to different corners of the world working in capital markets and investment banking in France, Italy, the US, and the UK before deciding to quit the corporate life to open my own consulting and coaching firm out of Dubai.  Feel free to tell me a bit about how this episode resonated with you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up form monthly notes from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we empower youth, we empower ourselves. On this episode of Words + Voices I’m continuing my conversation with Madhish Parikh as he shares about using social media in a positive way to affect change and his passion for being an active member of the community. Madhish Parikh, raised in Ahmedabad, India is an active Youth Leader and is associated with many social change making organizations. His implausible Social Journey started with National Service Scheme (NSS) as a volunteer. From the very beginning, he has aimed to bring an admirable change in the society and has passionately worked in that direction. “Arise, awake and Stop not till your goal is reached” has always been a Source Code of motivation for him. He has been working extensively in almost all possible social sectors. In recognition to his social works he has been honoured with many awards by the government as well as National Organizations. For his outstanding community welfare services he was honoured with   "IG Award" by Honourable President of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. Under Government of India’s obliging scheme, Madhish has been selected as an Indian Delegate to Bahrain in December 2015 where he worked upon Indo-Bahraini relations and represented India at an International Level. Fulfilling this big roll of gratitude, Madhish added up with a "National Youth Award" by Government of India which also makes for the highest tier award of the nation in the enthralling youth category. He has been an Indian Delegate to “Women Higher Education for Disarmament and Peace, Vienna Forum” at UN Head Quarters in Vienna, Austria.   Madhish Parikh has served as a representative to India at ‘Shape Asia Pacific 2017’ by Global Shapers Cebu, World Economic Forum at Cebu Island, Philippines in 2017. In 2018 he was invited by the Indian High Commission in Singapore for being in Top 14 Start-Ups of India and showcased his innovation to Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. Madhish’s nomination on “Women Transforming India” was awarded by Government of India and appreciated by mygov.in, NITI Aayog and United Nations in India. In the contribution fragment, his current portfolios are NSS Advisory Board Member at Gujarat Technological University, Member at World Youth Alliance, Truecaller Brand Ambassador, Microsoft Student Partner, Co Founder at Invincible NGO, President at Elixir Foundation and Global Shaper at World Economic Forum. These statistics goes on to show what an enormous proficient youth leader Mr. Madhish Parikh is in making and you can look up his   You can connect with Madhish vis his foundation website: www.elixirindia.org   Feel free to tell me a bit about you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up form monthly notes from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we empower youth, we empower ourselves. On this episode of Words + Voices Madhish Parikh shares why he’s so passionate about providing opportunities for youth, as well as his best advice for leading others. In this conversation we will discuss how you can help youth explore their own potential, best practices for staying grounded, and how to recognize the way the universe supports your efforts. Madhish Parikh, raised in Ahmedabad, India is an active Youth Leader and is associated with many social change making organizations. His implausible Social Journey started with National Service Scheme (NSS) as a volunteer. From the very beginning, he has aimed to bring an admirable change in the society and has passionately worked in that direction. “Arise, awake and Stop not till your goal is reached” has always been a Source Code of motivation for him. He has been working extensively in almost all possible social sectors. In recognition to his social works he has been honoured with many awards by the government as well as National Organizations. For his outstanding community welfare services he was honoured with   "IG Award" by Honourable President of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. Under Government of India’s obliging scheme, Madhish has been selected as an Indian Delegate to Bahrain in December 2015 where he worked upon Indo-Bahraini relations and represented India at an International Level. Fulfilling this big roll of gratitude, Madhish added up with a "National Youth Award" by Government of India which also makes for the highest tier award of the nation in the enthralling youth category. He has been an Indian Delegate to “Women Higher Education for Disarmament and Peace, Vienna Forum” at UN Head Quarters in Vienna, Austria.   Madhish Parikh has served as a representative to India at ‘Shape Asia Pacific 2017’ by Global Shapers Cebu, World Economic Forum at Cebu Island, Philippines in 2017. In 2018 he was invited by the Indian High Commission in Singapore for being in Top 14 Start-Ups of India and showcased his innovation to Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. Madhish’s nomination on “Women Transforming India” was awarded by Government of India and appreciated by mygov.in, NITI Aayog and United Nations in India. In the contribution fragment, his current portfolios are NSS Advisory Board Member at Gujarat Technological University, Member at World Youth Alliance, Truecaller Brand Ambassador, Microsoft Student Partner, Co Founder at Invincible NGO, President at Elixir Foundation and Global Shaper at World Economic Forum. These statistics goes on to show what an enormous proficient youth leader Mr. Madhish Parikh is in making and you can look up his   You can connect with Madhish vis his foundation website: www.elixirindia.org   Feel free to tell me a bit about you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up form monthly notes from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It doesn’t matter how many moments you have, it’s how you use them. On this episode of Words + Voices I’m sharing a story of when I was traveling in Finland and had an accident that caused my world to pause. It was in that stillness that I discovered some profound knowledge of how humans can support one another, and what it means to be fully present in a moment.   Feel free to tell me a bit about you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up form monthly notes from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Embracing the complexity of humanity changes who you are for the better. On this episode of Words and Voices I’m continuing my discussion with Nilima Venkat about the personal impact of helping others and how we can empower ourselves and others by learning from their stories. During this conversation we reveal how Nilima has continued to connect people within her community during the pandemic, why it’s important to teach others independence and empowerment, and how you can embrace the experience of helping others by acknowledging the positive changes within yourself. Nilima Venkat is the General Manager for Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust, an organisation that provides social services to elderly and disabled people and their families of Indian and South Asian descent. She is qualified and registered Social worker and has been associated with providing Social/ Community support for the last 2 decades addressing inequalities affecting our communities and strengthening the well being and social cohesion of migrants. In the voluntary sector, Nilima is the a founder member and trustee of The Asian Network Inc., a member of the Counties Manukau Police South East Asian advisory board, Trustee of the Sahayata Trust, member of Consumer Advisory group of Health and Disability Commission etc. Nilima has vast experience and understanding of issues of the South Asian community sector specializing in work with elderly, women and the community. Some of the projects initiated or run under her capable leadership  at Shanti Niwas include Day programs in the wider Auckland region, KHUSHI -  Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service, SNEH - Emergency Home, DOSTI – Visiting Service,  SAKHI – Women Prisoners Support, ANNAPOORNA - Indian meals on Wheels. Her commendable service to the community has empowered many seniors and their families in the community to become more resilient, increase capability and self-determination, settlement and integration into the country. Nilima was awarded the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in 2013 new year’s honors list for her community work. She was also bestowed with the kiwi bank local hero award in 2018, Indian newslink community services Award in 2019. She is also a Justice of Peace of NZ. Feel free to tell me a bit about you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up form monthly notes from me.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you have a passion for helping others, all you can do is help. On this episode of Words and Voices I’m discussing how to fuel your confidence and change the world one person at a time with Nilima Venkat. During this discussion we share the power of service, what kind of support system you need to find the best way to help, and why you should focus on helping “small bits” of the world instead of trying to change everything at once.  Nilima Venkat is the General Manager for Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust, an organisation that provides social services to elderly and disabled people and their families of Indian and South Asian descent. She is qualified and registered Social worker and has been associated with providing Social/ Community support for the last 2 decades addressing inequalities affecting our communities and strengthening the well being and social cohesion of migrants. In the voluntary sector, Nilima is the a founder member and trustee of The Asian Network Inc., a member of the Counties Manukau Police South East Asian advisory board, Trustee of the Sahayata Trust, member of Consumer Advisory group of Health and Disability Commission etc. Nilima has vast experience and understanding of issues of the South Asian community sector specializing in work with elderly, women and the community. Some of the projects initiated or run under her capable leadership  at Shanti Niwas include Day programs in the wider Auckland region, KHUSHI -  Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service, SNEH - Emergency Home, DOSTI – Visiting Service,  SAKHI – Women Prisoners Support, ANNAPOORNA - Indian meals on Wheels. Her commendable service to the community has empowered many seniors and their families in the community to become more resilient, increase capability and self-determination, settlement and integration into the country. Nilima was awarded the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in 2013 new year’s honors list for her community work. She was also bestowed with the kiwi bank local hero award in 2018, Indian newslink community services Award in 2019. She is also a Justice of Peace of NZ. Feel free to tell me a bit about you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up form monthly notes from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maya Angelou said, “We all have a place within us that no one can touch.” On this episode of Words and Voices I continue my conversation with Landon Porter as he explains the concept of “God Mode” and how our awareness of ourselves helps us interact more intently with the world around us. We also discuss the desire to connect with others and what to do when we feel that burning desire to get our message into the world. After a lifetime of wrong turns, Landon Porter finally found a way to live out the rest of his life doing EXACTLY what he wanted. Just because it seems that he has it all - a super healthy marriage, a career he loves, a loving relationship with his family, it wasn't always that simple for him. In fact, a lot of times he woke up in the mornings living out his own personal hell.  Not for trying to do it better. He was raised by a practitioner in Science of Mind and has studied the work of all kinds of gurus and teachers. Spiritualists, psychonauts, psychologists, and people who just refused to stick with the "given" path. Eventually, he tired of the angry, frustrated feelings and was able to piece together the education he had received his entire life. And it turns out they all were saying the same damn thing...   Feel free to tell me a bit about you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up form monthly notes from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when you’ve achieved a goal, but you still feel empty? On this episode of Words and Voices Landon Porter shares his journey of learning to connect with others through on a value-based level. In this conversation we discuss how to navigate connecting and conversing online, creating a deeper awareness of our desires, and being aware of how we show up for others both online and in real life. After a lifetime of wrong turns, Landon Porter finally found a way to live out the rest of his life doing EXACTLY what he wanted. Just because it seems that he has it all - a super healthy marriage, a career he loves, a loving relationship with his family, it wasn't always that simple for him. In fact, a lot of times he woke up in the mornings living out his own personal hell.  Not for trying to do it better. He was raised by a practitioner in Science of Mind and has studied the work of all kinds of gurus and teachers. Spiritualists, psychonauts, psychologists, and people who just refused to stick with the "given" path. Eventually, he tired of the angry, frustrated feelings and was able to piece together the education he had received his entire life. And it turns out they all were saying the same damn thing...   Feel free to tell me a bit about you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up form monthly notes from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A desire to succeed comes with the acceptance of failure. On this episode of Words and Voices I continue my conversation with Scott Brills as he shares how he started his journey as an entrepreneur from a desire to make an impact larger than any job he could find. Scott also shares how being a young entrepreneur allowed his opportunities to develop organically over time and ignited his internal belief that he could make it happen. Scott Brills is an international entrepreneur and adventure capitalist making a living in the travel and tourism space. Having started his adventure and business career at the age of 19 in the technology field, he has since been to nearly 100 countries and has started companies in six of them along the way. He is currently focusing on culinary and adventure tourism in Japan and Tanzania, respectively.   Feel free to tell me a bit about you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up form monthly notes from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The desire for adventure begins with the belief that anything is possible. On this episode of Words and Voices international entrepreneur and adventure capitalist Scott Brills shares how a childhood desire to travel taught him to seize opportunities and stay focused on passion. In this conversation we’ll dive into how Scott has focused on business despite not traveling due to the pandemic, as well as how silent meditation taught him how much he was (or wasn’t) in control of his own mind. Scott Brills is an international entrepreneur and adventure capitalist making a living in the travel and tourism space. Having started his adventure and business career at the age of 19 in the technology field, he has since been to nearly 100 countries and has started companies in six of them along the way. He is currently focusing on culinary and adventure tourism in Japan and Tanzania, respectively.   Feel free to tell me a bit about you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up form monthly notes from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best way to learn about the world is to see it for yourself. On this episode of Words and Voices I continue my conversation with Will Lourcey as we share the lessons and experiences we’ve had while traveling. Listen in as Will and I discuss the importance of witnessing and practicing tolerance, sharing traditions with new friends, and why I don’t believe in FOMO. Will also gives us his best advice for helping today’s youth make the biggest global impact. Will Lourcey is a 12th grader in Fort Worth, Texas. He enjoys geography, writing, studying history and languages. He is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit: FROGs, which stands for Friends Reaching Our Goals. FROGs has provided over 900,000 meals since 2010. www.willlourceyfrogs.com Will is active with Fort Worth Sister Cities International and President of its Youth International Board. He is the recipient of the 2020 Sister Cities International Youth Leader Award and believes we all can bring peace to the world through relationship building and service to others. Feel free to tell me a bit about you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up form monthly notes from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first step of true alignment is taking action. On this episode of Words and Voices Will Lourcey shares his experiences as a young leader inspiring others to take action. Together we discuss how youth can impact their communities, the value of being resourceful, and how travel can change your perspective of purpose. Will Lourcey is a 12th grader in Fort Worth, Texas. He enjoys geography, writing, studying history and languages. He is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit: FROGs, which stands for Friends Reaching Our Goals. FROGs has provided over 900,000 meals since 2010. www.willlourceyfrogs.com Will is active with Fort Worth Sister Cities International and President of its Youth International Board. He is the recipient of the 2020 Sister Cities International Youth Leader Award and believes we all can bring peace to the world through relationship building and service to others. Feel free to tell me a bit about you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up form monthly notes from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A true test of resiliency is to do the right thing when no one is watching. On this episode of Words and Voices I’m continuing my conversation with Pastor Carl Shepard as we discuss ethics and moral code as a base of religion and how navigating differing interpretations of scripture often closes the church off from the rest of the community. Pastor Carl also tell us why humans are built for survival and how we can utilize new opportunities to help others. Carl was born and raised in the Adirondack mountains of northern New York in the US. He graduated as valedictorian from Johnsburg Central and went on to the University at Albany for a BS and MS in science teaching with a physics major, then later attained a second MS and PhD in physics. Most of his research had to do with trying to make better computer chips using copper. Carl taught high school for 14 years at Newcomb Central in the high peaks region of the Adirondacks, one of the smallest K-12 schools in NY state. He then taught at SUNY Cobleskill and moved into administration over a period of over 20 years. Retiring from education at age 55, Carl became a licensed local pastor in the United Methodist Church, serving four different small churches over a period of 14 years. Carl was at one time an avid tennis player but now is an avid golfer. He also has always been a singer lending his bass voice to many church and community choirs, a barbershop chorus, and a gospel quartet. He has been married to Johanne for 50 years and has two grown sons and sons-in-law. Feel free to tell me a bit about you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up form monthly notes from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you see a fellow human with a problem, are you a superhero or a lighthouse? On this episode of Words and Voices I’m speaking with Pastor Carl Shepard as we dive into the delicate art of helping others through guidance and support. During our conversation Pastor Carl shares his experiences being a first responder to natural disasters and how he helps other make decisions between what can and cannot be saved. Carl was born and raised in the Adirondack mountains of northern New York in the US. He graduated as valedictorian from Johnsburg Central and went on to the University at Albany for a BS and MS in science teaching with a physics major, then later attained a second MS and PhD in physics. Most of his research had to do with trying to make better computer chips using copper. Carl taught high school for 14 years at Newcomb Central in the high peaks region of the Adirondacks, one of the smallest K-12 schools in NY state. He then taught at SUNY Cobleskill and moved into administration over a period of over 20 years. Retiring from education at age 55, Carl became a licensed local pastor in the United Methodist Church, serving four different small churches over a period of 14 years. Carl was at one time an avid tennis player but now is an avid golfer. He also has always been a singer lending his bass voice to many church and community choirs, a barbershop chorus, and a gospel quartet. He has been married to Johanne for 50 years and has two grown sons and sons-in-law. Feel free to tell me a bit about you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up form monthly notes from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome friends, I’m Neelam Tewar and I believe that stories can change the world. My hope and effort with Words & Voices is to create a corner of quiet for you to meet interesting people from around the world who share their stories and what has made them, well, them as they build their Empire of Good. Feel free to tell me a bit about you by leaving a review of this episode and share anything that resonates with you. If you’d like to hear from me on new episodes or simply want to elevate your inbox, give me a visit at www.neelamtewar.com to sign up form monthly notes from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.