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Entrepreneur and visionary Alex Ikonn, co-founder of Intelligent Change, shares his journey from humble beginnings in Russia to building successful ventures like Luxy Hair and the Productivity Planner. He talks about how gratitude and sacrifice turned challenges into opportunities and how social media helped scale his businesses. We explore the idea that life's struggles aren't just obstacles but chances to grow.Our conversation takes a philosophical turn with Maslow's hierarchy of needs, highlighting the shift from self-focused goals to a life of service. Alex and I discuss accountability, overcoming a victim mindset, and finding purpose through personal growth.We also touch on discipline and simplicity in facing life's challenges. Aligning with your true mission can make hard work feel lighter, and by embracing simplicity, success can come with more ease. This conversation invites you to see beauty in life's challenges, align with your purpose, and embark on a fulfilling journey of self-discovery.(0:00:00) - Intelligent Change(0:12:54) - Journey to Self-Actualization(0:24:13) - Embracing Discipline and Life's Challenges(0:32:18) - Exploring the Path to Ease(0:38:48) - The Path to Self-DiscoveryWant to connect further?Instagram: www.instagram.com/radhika_dasa/Facebook: www.facebook.com/radhikadasmusicYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RadhikaDasWebsite: www.radhikadas.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/radhikadasLinktree: linktr.ee/radhika_dasa
We all have to navigate hardship in our lives, but the real skill is being able to turn that hardship and darkness into something ultimately better. On this week's episode of King of Hearts, Chiara King is joined by Alex Ikonn - the co-founder of Intelligent Change and the Five Minute Journal. Alex opens up about his journey of highs and lows, including crime and loss, and how he has transformed himself. Chiara and Alex dive into practical tips for shifting your mindset, the importance of self-acceptance and how to attract the life you want by becoming the version of yourself that fits that life. They also talk about maintaining and balanced and appreciative outlook, even when faced with setbacks. Don't forget to subscribe and keep in the loop every Wednesday! Follow King of Hearts by Chiara King Instagram: @kingofheartspod TikTok: @kingofheartspod YouTube: @kingofheartsbychiara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Rock Bottom to Millions: The Mindset That Changes Everything. Join Jeff Dudan as he sits down with Alex Ikonn, creator of the globally renowned Five Minute Journal and The Life Designer. From escaping a volatile childhood in Russia to building multi-million dollar businesses, Alex shares how resilience, gratitude, and intentional living can transform your life. This episode is packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs, dreamers, and anyone striving to create a purposeful life. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!
From Rock Bottom to Millions: The Mindset That Changes Everything. Join Jeff Dudan as he sits down with Alex Ikonn, creator of the globally renowned Five Minute Journal and The Life Designer. From escaping a volatile childhood in Russia to building multi-million dollar businesses, Alex shares how resilience, gratitude, and intentional living can transform your life. This episode is packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs, dreamers, and anyone striving to create a purposeful life. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!
I was quite sick when we filmed this so my voice is not 100%! Mimi Ikonn is an entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Intelligent Change, a company known for its transformative tools like the Five Minute Journal and the Productivity Planner. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, and raised in Toronto, Mimi's journey embodies creativity, resilience, and a commitment to personal growth. Alongside her husband, Alex Ikonn, she has built a brand that empowers individuals to lead intentional and fulfilling lives through simple yet impactful practices. Mimi is also an influential voice in personal development, sharing her experiences and philosophies on gratitude, mindfulness, and productivity across various platforms. Her ventures are inspired by her passion for helping others achieve mental clarity and success in their personal and professional lives. As a podcast guest, Mimi's insights on entrepreneurship, self-discovery, and work-life balance resonate deeply with listeners, making her a sought-after figure in the self-improvement and business communities. Her story is a testament to the power of purpose-driven living and the impact of cultivating positive habits.
How can a simple daily practice of positivity can transform your life? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, host Patrick J. McGinnis sits down with Alex Ikonn, co-founder of Intelligent Change and creator of the 5 Minute Journal, to discuss his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to entrepreneurial success. Alex shares how discovering gratitude during a challenging time sparked a mindset shift that led to the creation of the widely popular 5 Minute Journal. Learn how this "toothbrush for the mind" helps millions start their day with positivity and purpose. Tune in for valuable insights on self-improvement, the entrepreneurial hustle, and building a product that's changing lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JOIN MY FEMININE LEADERSHIP MASTERMIND ‘THE FEM LEADER' AS AN EARLY BIRD SAVE YOUR EARLY BIRD SPOT FOR MY SIGNATURE GROUP PROGRAM, THRIVE ON LIFE Today's guest is an incredible human who truly knows what it means to live a meaningful life and turn his big visions into a reality. Alex Ikonn is the Co-Founder of the globally well-known brand Intelligent Change, and Creator of the Five Minute Journal and Productivity Planner - both are tools I have been using myself for nearly 6 years. I recently met him in Bali, we had incredible conversations and naturally, I had to ask him to come onto the show to share his wisdom with you babes! We're covering all things work/life balance, the inspiration behind the most-loved and aesthetic journal, overcoming procrastination, marketing, and the top secrets to success. So babe, grab your cacao or matcha and a journal because you'll want to take notes! ------ In this episode, we discuss: Alex's journey and the inspiration behind the most-loved and aesthetic journal on the market Alex's advice for those who have big dreams and goals but are procrastinating Some juicy success secrets for those that desire exponential growth in their business The difference between successful people who have a work/life balance and those that don't Alex's top tip to Unfuck Your Life that you can implement today Connect with Alex: Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexikonn/ Intelligent Change Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intelligentchange/ Five Minute Journal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiveminutejournal/ Intelligent Change App: https://www.intelligentchange.com/pages/fmj-app-android Website: https://www.intelligentchange.com/ --- Connect with Laura: Laura's Website: https://www.lauraherde.com/ Laura's IG: https://www.instagram.com/laura.herde/ Laura's Feminine Leadership & Soulful Biz Mastermind: https://lauraherde.kartra.com/page/the-fem-leader-mastermind Laura's 1-1 Coaching: https://www.lauraherde.com/application-1-1 Laura's Coaching Certification Course: https://www.instagram.com/embodiedcoachacademy/ More free resources for you: *FREE* THE FEMININE LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK *FREE* HEAL YOUR FEMININE ENERGY – THE GUIDE *FREE* TRIAL OF MY CERTIFICATION - THE EMBODIED COACH ACADEMY *FREE* TRAINING FOR FEMALE BIZ OWNERS: SHE SUCCEEDS MASTERCLASS *FREE* TRAINING ON FEM ENERGY: RECLAIM YOUR FEMININE MASTERCLASS --- Offerings for you: JOIN MY LOVE & LEADERSHIP MASTERMIND STARTING IN LATE AUGUST 2024 GET CERTIFIED AS A LIFE, MINDSET + SUCCESS COACH THROUGH ECA JOIN MY FEMININE ENERGY MINI MIND STARTING IN AUTUMN 2024 JUMP INTO MY FEM BIZ PROGRAM (DM ME ‘UYL - TFL' FOR 50% OFF!) GET MENTORED IN A 1-1 SETTING (LONG- OR SHORT-TERM) >> EMAIL ME TO CONNECT/ ASK QUESTIONS: hello@lauraherde.com >> FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: @laura.herde Feel free to share this episode with your bestie, and tag us on IG when you listen so we can repost you! Thank you so much for tuning in, love. xx
In this week's episode, we're re-airing one of our top episodes with Mimi Ikonn, a serial entrepreneur known for founding Luxy Hair, a DTC hair extension brand, and Intelligent Change, a lifestyle brand promoting mindfulness and gratitude through consumer products. Her inspiring self-made story began with her immigration from Azerbaijan to Canada as a teenager.Taking on the responsibility of financially supporting her family from a young age, Mimi dropped out of college, worked in banking, and took significant risks to pursue her passions and achieve financial independence, with her husband and business partner, Alex Ikonn, by her side.Luxy Hair achieved impressive success, reaching 250,000+ customers in 165+ countries before being acquired by Beauty Industry Group. Currently, Mimi and Alex focus on Intelligent Change, selling over 1,700,000+ copies of their flagship product, The Five Minute Journal.In our interview, Mim shares her captivating life story, from being a college dropout to discovering her passions and starting Luxy Hair with limited resources and industry connections. Her positive energy shines as she discusses overcoming hardships and depression, offering valuable tips for manifesting the life you desire, and promoting meaningful change in both personal and professional spheres.In this episode, we'll talk to Mimi about:* Mimi's humble beginnings in Baku, Azerbaijan. [03:57]* Mimi's immigration journey to Canada, financially supporting her family at 16. [12:09]* Not going to college, working in a bank, and meeting her future husband. [17:38]* The 4-Hour Workweek" impact on Mimi and Alex's life and business vision. [25:59]* The inspiration behind their first business, Luxy Hair. [27:44]* "The Body Keeps the Score" influence on Mimi's life and traumas. [35:11]* Manifesting life and practicing gratitude, Tony Robbins' program. [42:03]* Selling Luxy Hair and creating the 5-Minute Journal by Intelligent Change. [49:16]* Mimi's passion projects and her sustainability advocacy. [55:19]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya's seed cycling bundle.* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Mimi:* Website: https://www.intelligentchange.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intelligentchange/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimiikonn/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex Ikonn sits down with Tim Gray, the United Kingdom's leading biohacker and founder The Health Optimisation Summit—a leading European conference that serves as a platform for visionary leaders from the health, biohacking, and fitness industries to share their insights.Tim Gray, talks about how he discovered biohacking, the benefits of functional health solutions over traditional medicine, and how negativity bias and convenience culture can lead to unhealthy habits. Learn More about The Health Optimisation Summit: https://summit.healthoptimisation.com Connect with Tim Gray: @timbiohackerLearn more about Intelligent Change: http://intelligentchange.com Connect with Intelligent Change: @intelligentchange——— [01:03] A Results-Driven Route to Better Health—Tim talks about how he discovered biohacking, and advocates for functional health solutions over traditional medicine [05:27] The Importance of Sleep and Hydration—Tim shares insights into the importance of sleep, hydration and blue light blocking glasses for optimal health[07:13] The Benefits of Being in Nature—Tim talks about the benefits spending time in nature, as well as the best habits to maximise energy [35:26] Creating Healthy Habits—Tim shares tips on creating an effective daily habit checklist, and how negativity bias and convenience culture can lead to unhealthy habits [41:15] The Health Optimization Summit—Tim talks about future plans for The Health Optimisation Summit, a leading European conference that serves as a platform for visionary leaders from the health, biohacking, and fitness industries to share their insights
Alex Ikonn sits down with Matthew Pohlson, Co-Founder and CEO of Omaze—an online fundraising platform that offers people the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences while supporting nonprofits around the world.Matthew Pohlson talks about building Omaze, the power and mathematics of storytelling for business, his near-death experience and how to make choices out of love rather than fear. Learn More about Omaze: https://www.omaze.com Connect with Matthew Pohlson: @mattpohlsonLearn more about Intelligent Change: http://intelligentchange.com Connect with Intelligent Change: @intelligentchange——— [01:11] Creating Intelligent Change Through Omaze—Matthew talks about the origins of Omaze, and challenges the notion that money and good cannot coexist[16:28] Optimism and Making an Impact—Matthew explains how he successfully raised 300,000 at the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey, and proved that the Omaze business model could work[31:20] The Power of Storytelling in Business—Matthew discusses the power and mathematics of storytelling, as well as embracing adventure and learning[41:40] A Near-Death Experience—Matthew shares a powerful story of his near-death experience [49:47] Leading Life With Love Versus Fear—Matthew talks about self-love, explaining how to make choices out of love rather than fear, and the power of the Hoffman Process[1:00:08] Love's Healing Power in Overcoming Fear—Matthew emphasizes the importance of support and investing in oneself
Mimi Ikonn is a serial entrepreneur known for founding Luxy Hair, a DTC hair extension brand, and Intelligent Change, a lifestyle brand promoting mindfulness and gratitude through consumer products. Her inspiring self-made story began with her immigration from Azerbaijan to Canada as a teenager.Taking on the responsibility of financially supporting her family from a young age, Mimi dropped out of college, worked in banking, and took significant risks to pursue her passions and achieve financial independence, with her husband and business partner, Alex Ikonn, by her side.Luxy Hair achieved impressive success, reaching 250,000+ customers in 165+ countries before being acquired by Beauty Industry Group. Currently, Mimi and Alex focus on Intelligent Change, selling over 1,700,000+ copies of their flagship product, The Five Minute Journal.In our interview, Mim shares her captivating life story, from being a college dropout to discovering her passions and starting Luxy Hair with limited resources and industry connections. Her positive energy shines as she discusses overcoming hardships and depression, offering valuable tips for manifesting the life you desire, and promoting meaningful change in both personal and professional spheres.In this episode, we'll talk to Mimi about:* Mimi's humble beginnings in Baku, Azerbaijan. [03:20]* Mimi's immigration journey to Canada, financially supporting her family at 16. [11:39]* Not going to college, working in a bank, and meeting her future husband. [17:08]* The 4-Hour Workweek" impact on Mimi and Alex's life and business vision. [25:29]* The inspiration behind their first business, Luxy Hair. [27:18]* "The Body Keeps the Score" influence on Mimi's life and traumas [34:35]* Manifesting life and practicing gratitude, Tony Robbins' program. [41:35]* Selling Luxy Hair and creating the 5-Minute Journal by Intelligent Change. [48:39]* Mimi's passion projects and her sustainability advocacy. [54:49]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya's seed cycling bundle.* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Mimi:* Intelligent Change Website: https://www.intelligentchange.com/* Intelligent Change Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intelligentchange/?hl=en* Mimi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimiikonn/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to RISE, the podcast where host Gary Lipovetsky engages in insightful conversations with remarkable individuals. In this compelling episode, Gary sits down with guest Alex Ikonn, an inspiring entrepreneur with an incredible journey. The conversation takes us back to Alex's roots, growing up in Russia, and how he discovered motivational speakers, igniting a lifelong passion for personal development.Alex opens up about his relationship with his parents and navigating the expectations placed upon him. They dive into the question of whether a business school is worth pursuing and share their perspectives on its value. Alex also shares the heartwarming story of how he met his wife, which led to the launch of their successful venture, Hair Luxy. Together, they discuss the challenges and rewards of scaling the business, emphasizing the importance of patience and dedication on the path to success. With profound wisdom, Alex highlights the power of leveraging social media and reflects on his decision to move from Canada to England. In a transformative moment, Alex shares the journey of launching the 5 Minute Journal and its remarkable impact. The conversation concludes with a powerful message to stop playing the victim and take full responsibility for one's life. Tune in now to be inspired by Alex's incredible insights and find your own path to growth and fulfillment.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro12:10 Growing up in Russia19:29 Discovering Motivational Speakers24:17 Relationship with parents29:06 Dealing with parents expectations36:50 Is Business School worth it?46:26 How I met my wife52:20 Launching Hair Luxy with my wife59:41 Scaling Hair Luxy1:04:03 "You don't build success overnight"1:09:21 Leveraging the Power of Social Media1:18:13 Moving from Canada to England1:26:21 Launching the 5-minute journal1:40:35 Scaling 5-minute journal1:53:09 "Stop playing victim & take responsibility for your life!"HOST SOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/garylipovet...GUEST SOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/alexikonn/
Alex Ikonn sits down with Boniface Verney-Carron, an Osteopath and founder of the Verney-Carron Health Practice—a holistic health clinic taking into consideration biomechanics, neurology, circulation, digestion and psychology for the treatment of physical symptoms. Boniface Verney-Carron talks about the the somatic-emotional side of osteopathy, how emotions are stored in the physical body, and the benefits of choosing discomfort often. Learn More about Boniface Verney-Carron: https://www.sixsenses.com/en/wellness-spa/visiting-practitioners-calendar/boniface-verney-carron Connect with Boniface Verney-Carron: @boniface_vc Learn more about Intelligent Change: http://intelligentchange.comConnect with Intelligent Change: @intelligentchange——— [09:09] Osteopathy and Social Well-Being—Boniface talks about the link between physical, mental, and social health, as well as the importance of uncovering underlying dysfunction and trauma[17:23] Understanding Osteopathy and Holistic Medicine—Boniface defines osteopathy and the ways in which holistic medicine can be used to not only as a cure, but as a preventative way of strengthening the human system [30:45] The Challenge of Change—Boniface talks about his experiences as an osteopath and discusses why some patients find change and growth difficult [39:06] Questioning Success—Boniface talks about self-sabotage, technology's impact on self-awareness and why everyone should craft their own definition of success [50:25] The Importance of Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone—Boniface explains why creating discomfort can improve physical and mental health, encouraging alertness, learning, and creative thinking[1:01:02] Curiosity and Change—Boniface summarises why the power of curiosity, holistic health, and an openness to change are key for creating resilience
Alex Ikonn sits down with Sahil Bloom, investor, entrepreneur, writer, content creator and author of The Curiosity Chronicle—a bi-weekly newsletter sharing insightful tips to help you live a healthier and wealthier life. Sahil Bloom talks about his career journey, the rock bottom that made him decide to start his own business, and how to build a life of abundance—in the true sense of the word. Subscribe to Sahil Bloom's Curiosity Chronicle: https://sahilbloom.com Connect with Sahil Bloom: @sahilbloomLearn more about Intelligent Change: http://intelligentchange.comConnect with Intelligent Change: @intelligentchange——— [01:05] Navigating Big Life Changes—Sahil discussed the rock bottom that made him leave his finance career, the challenges of making a big life change, and the importance of living a life true to himself [21:24] The Importance of a Daily Routine—Sahil talks about the importance of discipline and waking up early[29:01] Creating Good Habits and Overcoming Bad Ones—Sahil shares strategies for getting into a creative flow and balancing creative and productive work [33:20] The Importance of Accountability for Positive Change—Sahil discusses the importance of accountability for breaking bad habits and making positive changes [44:37] The New Scoreboard—Sahil talks about the importance of redefining your personal definition of success [54:35] Appreciating the Present Moment—Sahil discusses the downsides of deferred happiness syndrome and how appreciating the present moment and making ordinary moments extraordinary, is the key to personal fulfilment
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Alex Ikonn discovered the power of social media through Luxy Hair, gaining more than three million subscribers on YouTube. His latest venture, Intelligent Change, has sold over 1.7 million copies of The Five Minute Journal. Here, he shares how to grow a following and convert that audience into your first sale.For more on Alex Ikonn & show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/alex-ikonn-turning-a-following-into-sales?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast
Anyone who has undertaken any kind of construction project knows that surprises always await. This is true whether you're renovating a house or renovating a podcast. And that happened to this podcast following my attendance at The Intelligent Change Summit hosted by Alex and Mimi Ikonn in April, which led me to conclude that I wanted to take this podcast in a slightly different direction than I had before. Same general theme, but marginally different approach. Give a listen and let me know your thoughts.
Alex Ikonn is the perfect embodiment of the theory that the best business ideas arise from everyday problems. While developing the best method to organize his everyday life to increase his workflow, he founded Intelligent Change, a leading business for sustainable productivity supporting products. In this episode of Partners in Time, host Paul Ripke catches up with the Canadian-born serial entrepreneur to talk about his career, his connection to IWC and their favourite holiday destination. And if you're looking for some untold hacks for a more balanced and productive life, make sure to listen to this episode. Don't forget to check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwcjournal/ https://www.instagram.com/iwcwatches/ #PartnersInTime #IWCONAIR @IWCWatches
In this podcast interview, I talk to angel investor and co-founder of intelligentchange Alex Ikonn about gratitude, journaling, taking action, dreaming and creating, adversity, success and happiness. I first met Alex in October 2018 at a [conference name] event where he was the keynote speaker. We immediately connected over our shared love of journaling and took a photo together after the event. A few months later, he contacted me about being interviewed for his podcast. The episode is now live! We talk about all sorts of things in this episode including: how journaling helped him during a dark time in his life; why he started writing gratitude lists when he was 15 years old; how journaling can help you grow as an entrepreneur; what it means to dream big; why you should always take action on your ideas; how adversity can sometimes lead to success (and vice versa); how important it is to be grateful for what you have in life; what success really means (hint: it's not money or fame...); why happiness isn't always enough (and what will make you truly happy); what family means to him. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/habitsofthefew/message
Small daily actions go a long way. Loved chatting with Alex Ikonn who's the founder of Intelligent Change, creator of the best-selling Five Minute Journal (1.7M+ sold) and Productivity Planner (300K+ sold) used by the likes of Tim Ferriss, Emma Watson, and Lilly Collins. He previously started and successfully exited one of the largest D2C beauty e-commerce brands online that grew to over 250K+ customers in 165+ countries. And he's fortunate to share all of his entrepreneurial and life activities with his wife and business partner, Mimi Ikonn. We dive into: ✨Alex's journey from being unemployed and broke to creating his dream life ✨Entrepreneurship ✨The power of gratitude ✨How to manifest ✨And the beauty of keeping things simple Resources
Are you playing small? When I first discovered journaling, practicing gratitude and stepping into deeper mindset work, I learned that I was playing small. As many of you know, I am a big believer in The Five Minute Journal as it's been a big resource for me on my journey to creating tiny shifts that lead to big changes in who I was becoming. I am so thrilled to have the creator of The Five Minute Journal, Alex Ikonn on the Uplevel Lounge Podcast to talk about his own journey into journaling and mindful practices of gratitude. You'll hear all about how Alex got into his business Intelligent Change and what led him to the development of The Five Minute Journal. If you've been wanting to shift your mindset and change the way you start your morning and end your day, you're in the right place. Don't forget to join me in my free Facebook group, The UpLevel Lounge. This group is full of amazing women who are focused on collaboration over competition and are ready to take their businesses to the next level. I would love to see you in there! Full show notes available at www.melissafroehlich.com/80 Get the Five Minute Journal Here! Where We Can Connect: www.melissafroehlich.com Join The UpLevel Lounge Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast Connect with Melissa on Instagram Follow Melissa on Facebook
In this episode, I am joined by Alex Ikonn (Co-Founder of Intelligent Change and creator of the Five Minute Journal)! In this episode, we discuss his thoughts on intentional gratitude and how it positively affects your mindset! Check it out! Social Media/Plugs https://twitter.com/5MinuteJournal https://www.instagram.com/alexikonn/ https://www.instagram.com/mimiikonn/ https://www.intelligentchange.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzW6e4m4wd6bG3EzVoetZJA If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code: https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positivephilter Intro music provided by DJ BIGyoks. Check out his Instagram and Soundcloud channel can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/beats.byyoks/ https://soundcloud.com/dj-bigyoks Outro music provided by Ryan Rosemond. Check out his Soundcloud channel here: https://soundcloud.com/brothersrosemond/albums Please follow Positive Philter: Positive Philter Facebook Page Positive Philter Twitter Positive Philter Instagram If you would like to support the podcast, please consider donating to the Positive Philter Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/positivephilter Positive Philter was selected by FeedSpot as Top 20 Positive Thinking Podcasts on the web. https://blog.feedspot.com/positive_thinking_podcasts/
This episode includes highlights from the 8 most listened to episodes in the past two years. Make sure to have pen and paper in front of you because this best of episodes includes many amazing tools for you to create an amazing life that you are proud of. You will here from Jannik Olander, Troy Casey, Alex Ikonn, Aaron Alexander, Michael Gendler, Jessie Brown, Marcus Kowal and Terry Knickerbocker. The host is Peter Jumrukovski a Real Estate Agent, World medalist and Author with the mission to help at least 10 million people in 10 years to accomplish their dreams. For more information visit: http://www.ilovesuccess.co Sponsor: CallCast - Turn phone calls into podcasts: https://callcast.co Music and Production: Tobi Fanoiki Advisor: Malick Jarboh
This podcast underwent a rebrand and was relaunched under a new name — Just Tap In with Emilio Ortiz If you resonate with this episode, check out our present and upcoming content on the new podcast. Search the name above wherever you listen or click the following links: Listen to Just Tap In with Emilio Ortiz Spotify | https://spoti.fi/3BOnqQr Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3IeWnjD YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/EmilioOrtiz ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ Alex Ikonn, the serial entrepreneur who co-founded Luxxy Hair in 2010 with his wife, Mimi Ikonn, reveals the biggest investments he's ever made. Now, he co-founded another online business, Intelligent Change, which creates productivity and personal growth tools such as the 5-minute journal and the productivity planner. At only age 34, he's seen great success in the business and startup world, and now he's offering us a handful of wisdom to take into our investments and our personal finance. Where are you all seeking financial advice? When asked, "Where should I invest?" people will answer in numerous ways. Some may tell you to short a certain stock or buy bitcoin, get into crypto, or buy stocks in Google. With so much information out there, Alex Ikonn simplifies the idea of where should we invest the most, and gives us some great financial tips, as well as personal growth tips. This fireside chat was filmed in our latest LiveBeyond Experience in Mexico. Our company travels to exotic locations such as Bali, Morocco, & Iceland for a week dedicated to remote work, wellbeing, and self-refinement. Do you want to learn more about how you can get direct, exclusive access to world-class experts such as Alex Ikonn, Shark Tank Investors, Meditation Masters, Lifestyle influencers, and more? ✩ CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST - EMILIO ✩ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/EmilioOrtiz
Originally aired: 2018 Alex Ikonn has co-founded several businesses (Luxy Hair, Five Minute Journal, Productivity Planner) and also runs a creative agency called Dreamers & Creators, based in London, UK. He shares all of his entrepreneurial and life activities with his wife and business partner, Mimi Ikonn, who is by all accounts, a major online celebrity. In this episode, we discuss Alex’s businesses, the serendipity that is the "Tim Ferriss Effect", growing a company through organic content, and more.
Great conversation today with my friend @alexikonn, serial entrepreneur, angel investor and Co-Founder of @intelligentchange @fiveminutejournal @beproductive. In this episode we discuss Alex's journey from Toronto
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Alex Ikonn is a dreamer, lifestyle entrepreneur, and creator transformational products such as the Five-Minute Journal. Married to ultra-influencer, Mimi Ikonn, the power couple have scaled multiple million dollar businesses, starting with their first venture, Luxy Hair - an internet sensation. Both Alex and his wife have been in the digital business landscape for over a decade, meanwhile building prominent social channels. Now he is dedicated to scaling his company, Intelligent Change.
Every week we will take a deep dive into a business and share with you some of their marketing & business strategies that helped these businesses scale.In Episode 26, we dissect Luxy Hair's business & marketing strategy – The husband-and-wife (Alex Ikonn & Mimi) team started out by buying $20,000 worth of hair extensions on Alibaba, after discovering that they couldn’t find the hair extensions they wanted. Learn how this brand uses a content-first strategy to generate a 7 figure business annually.Timestamps:00:51 Who is Luxy Hair?3:14 Creating How To's & Tutorial Videos To Help Draw New Customers. Luxy Hair pushes out consistent tutorials and videos on YouTube that help drives sales.6:55 Luxy Hair executes social media takeovers with influencers to build brand awareness and deliver more user-generated content for their page.10:28 Why You Should Be AB Testing Your Web Banners14:10 Get witty with your loyalty program.18:23 Rank your content by tagging highly searched keywords — You can leverage tools like ahrefs or Buzzsumo to identify keywords that relate to your business.21:00 Execute the ICBL Strategy - Identify, Create, Build, Launch. Luxy Hair built out their audience by creating content first while they were building their go-to product line.
On episode 4 of "Building Business + Balance" Brian sits down with friends and power couple, Mimi and Alex Ikonn. The Ikonns are successful entrepreneurs many times over, working both together and separately on multiple businesses, passion projects, and a podcast. Notably, they’re the co-founders of the productivity engine, Intelligent Change, which has brought life revolutionary wellness products to the world like the iconic Five Minute Journal. The trio talk about how Mimi and Alex met, what it’s like to work with your life partner, how grateful they each have been to be fired in their lives, and the power of believing in what’s possible and manifesting it towards reality. *This episode was originally recorded in September 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As creative thinkers and entrepreneurs, we create tools and products because we, ourselves, need to work on something. For Canadian entrepreneur superstar, Alex Ikonn, co-founder of Intelligent Change and creator of the best-selling Five Minute Journal and Productivity Planner, gratitude was his Achilles heel. When Alex, who had a challenging childhood and at times had felt like a victim of his circumstances, learned the power of gratitude, it shifted his whole life. If you have scarcity in your life of some sort, whether it be from things that are happening in your family, or in your career, or relationships, you can get into that trap of saying, "Why me?" When Alex had that first huge realization that you are planting seeds to your reality with your everyday thoughts and that what you focus on, you cultivate and create in your life, everything changed for him. He learned that if you want to make any difference in your life, you have to take responsibility. This led him to create tools like the Five Minute Journal that could act like “toothbrushes for the mind” and help people build new, healthy habits through a daily routine of being grateful that catapults them on a new life trajectory through changing their mindset.No one can make you unhappy. Once you take responsibility in your life, there is power in this. If you take care of that one being that you can be responsible for – YOU – you're making such a big change because it's going to be a ripple effect and you're going to inspire others. In this episode, Alex Ikonn shares his personal journey and it demonstrates how one truly simple question, asked once per day, can make a massive, fundamental difference in your life. See show notes and get the free tools at AllowedPodcast.com.
Alex Ikonn shares his experience with Ayahuasca and details how the trip opened his eyes to the world around him – and fundamentally shifted the way he understood himself. Now, he accepts that there is nothing inherently good or bad, sees that life is an emotional experience – and, most important of all, believes we all have the power to create our own reality. Learn more at fieldtripping.fm.
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FREE RESOURCES! Check out the FREE resources, book recommendations, and show notes on our website: https://mindsethorizon.com/51 TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY MINDSET HORIZON If you´re ready to start your own podcast, build credibility, and scale your impact and business we have good news for you! Our founder, Tibor, decided to provide a 30-minute FREE discovery call where you can have a discussion with him to see if podcasting is something that could help you scale your brand and business. Book a FREE discovery call with him here: http://bit.ly/30minFreeStrategySession BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE 1 – Learn more about Alex´s personal story and entrepreneurial journey and how he managed to create a wildly successful business in the personal development space around his passions. 2 – Learn more about Alex´s biggest mindset shift and how he overcame difficulties and struggles throughout his entrepreneurial journey. 3 – Learn more about the advantages of using the “The 5-Minute Journal” – a journal that is regularly used by Tim Ferris himself. TODAY´S GUEST Alex Ikonn is a dreamer and a creator. He co-founded several successful businesses such as Intelligent Change where they created the best-selling Five Minute Journal (500K+ sold) and Productivity Planner (200k+ sold). CONNECT WITH ALEX Alex: http://www.alexikonn.com/ The Ikonns: https://www.ikonns.com/ STAY IN TOUCH! Join the Mindset Nation Community: http://bit.ly/2kBpB6X Subscribe to Our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2kL6nvA YouTube: http://bit.ly/2mgfCnV LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2KwHkGd Facebook: http://bit.ly/2kcP6em Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tYzQXy
In this episode, we talk to Alex Ikonn, Co-Founder at Intelligent Change, where he's building products like the five-minute journal to boost happiness and increase productivity.Alex talks a lot about gratitude, and the positive impact it can have. What better way to start than asking him what he's grateful for, and walking through how he's incorporated that philosophy into the Five Minute Journal. Next, we launch into another topic Alex is passionate about—mindset. He talks about the difference between having a fixed vs. growth, and how he's incorporated that into the productivity planner.Did you know that his favorite movie is Wallstreet. That's right. He didn't turn into Gordon Gekko, but he did have a side hustle that got him fired from a Canadian Bank. It turned out ok, though. Him and his wife, Mimi (another co-founder), went from unemployment to launching Luxy Hair, a company that successfully exited in 2018 with 250K customers in 165 countries.He goes on to talk about that experience—everything from creating value for customers in the early days to hiring and exiting.He also talks about another brand he's launch called Love Hair. He talks about the differences between that and Luxy, and shares that he's looking for someone to join as a senior leader, possibly even to take over the management of the whole thing.If you're interested, connect with him at alex@dreamcreate.itAlex mentioned a couple books on this episode. The Alliance by Reid Hoffman, Traction by Gina Whitman, and Mindset by Carol DweckIf you haven't already, check out the five-minute journal and the productivity planner at intelligentchange.comTo learn more about the DTC Growth Show and #paid, visit hashtagpaid.com/dtcThank you for listening. This is the DTC Growth show.
We can all agree that there is something so freeing about the early stages of dating when you don’t really have much responsibility to one another but at the same time you have taken that step to know that you are exclusive. It’s this critical point at which the foundations of a relationship are built. If there is a couple I admire it’s Alex and Mimi Ikonn. Not only have they built an amazing series of businesses and work together on a daily basis, but what always catches my eye is the strength of their relationship and commitment to one another. They seem to continually grow as individuals whilst growing together and tackling every hurdle with such ease and grace. The excitement of dating is one thing but a successful relationship with real legs is a whole other so lets hear it from Alex and Mimi! Please rate, review & subscribe to What I Know Now. Shop the Heartbreak Manual now! https://amelialiana.com/heartbreakmanual/ Follow Mimi on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2x37mgm Follow Alex on Instagram: http://bit.ly/33mUT3l Amelia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amelialiana/ #WhatIKnowNowPodcast
This was easily one of my favorite conversations to date. Alex is the creator of the ‘5 Minute Journal,’ the “Productivity Journal”, as well as a number of other businesses. He travels the world alongside his wife doing what he loves, and it’s all by design. On this episode, we talk about advice for young entrepreneurs and artists, the public education system, law of attraction, designing your life, and much more. Enjoy, I know you will!Follow Alex to stay up to date with his awesome projects and adventures!Check out my social media pages for even more content on the mind and body.Check out the 5 minute journal, I use it everydayFollow: @maxwmccoyInstagram: @maxwmccoyTwitter: @MaxwMcCoyI get so many questions from viewers about starting a podcast that I decided to create a podcast course. Click the link below and learn how to launch your very own podcast.How to start a Podcast 101Subscribe to the PodcastiTunesSpotify See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I sit down with my long time friend Alex Ikonn to talk about his journey building Luxy hair and Intelligent change Guest: ALEX IKONN http://www.alexikonn.com/ I co-founded Intelligent Change and Luxy Hair (acquired). In the process, creating The Five Minute Journal which has sold over 400,000 copies worldwide and is making thousands of people happier every day. Listen on Itunes http://tiny.cc/fwtvcz Sticher http://tiny.cc/so9mcz Google Podcast http://tiny.cc/dekncz Spotify http://tiny.cc/fxtvcz
Queen Gronk Gemma Watts joins us for Weekend Banter to chat about Gemma's recent PR headache, The Royals, time management and tech advances in the beauty space.On today's episode of The Daily Talk Show, we discuss: - Haircuts and tidying yourself up- Gemma's word in 2020- The Five Minute Journal- Gemma's PR nightmare- The Royals- Time management- Tech advances in the beauty industry- Dry shampooWatch and listen to this episode of The Daily Talk Show at https://thedailytalkshow.com/582Email us: hi@thedailytalkshow.comSend us mail: PO BOX 400, Abbotsford VIC 3067The Daily Talk Show is an Australian talk show and daily podcast by Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen. Tommy and Josh chat about life, creativity, business, and relationships — big questions and banter. Regularly visited by guests and gronks! If you watch the show or listen to the podcast, you're part of the Gronk Squad.This podcast is produced by BIG MEDIA COMPANY. Find out more at https://bigmediacompany.com/
Neste episódio, vais encontrar um conjunto de perguntas que têm como único objetivo dar-te tempo. Isso mesmo, tempo para ti, para pensares no que move a tua felicidade não só no futuro, mas também no passado. São perguntas simples e de resposta direta sobre 2019 e 2020, que te aconselho vivamente a deixares registo, seja escrito, em áudio ou desenho. Isto porque em 2021, quando voltares a fazer a reflexão, tens um comparativo (e uma hipótese de sentires aquela descarga de dopamina, que proporciona uma sensação de bem-estar, ao fazer o check nos teus objetivos . Recursos referidos no podcast:2018: year review and 2019 annual planning | Alex Ikonn: ver vídeo >>Segue o Podcast Bela Questão! Spotify Bela QuestãoiTunes Bela QuestãoInstagram Bela Questão Facebook Bela QuestãoSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=24482132)
This is a teaser for the episode with the dreamer and creator Alex Ikonn. Don't miss the full episode.
I just love meeting people from humble beginnings who through hard work, dedication, love and a desire for something more have created a life of freedom and abundance. This week I am meeting with Alex Ikonn who through desperation, ACTION and high level problem solving co-created Luxy Hair with more than 250,000 customers in 165 plus countries and Intelligent Change with the amazing The Five Minute Journal who has sold over 500,000 copies to date. But Alex is so much more than that. He is a son, a father, a husband and a dreamer and creator. WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST HERE. The host is Peter Jumrukovski a Real Estate Agent, World medalist and Author with the mission to help at least 10 million people in 10 years to accomplish their dreams. For more information visit: http://www.ilovesuccess.co Sponsor: CallCast - Turn phone calls into podcasts - https://callcast.co Music and Production: Tobi Fanoiki Video production: Manuel Concha Advisor: Malick Jarboh
This is a teaser for the episode with the dreamer and creator Alex Ikonn. Don't miss the full episode.
I just love meeting people from humble beginnings who through hard work, dedication, love and a desire for something more have created a life of freedom and abundance. This week I am meeting with Alex Ikonn who through desperation, ACTION and high level problem solving co-created Luxy Hair with more than 250,000 customers in 165 plus countries and Intelligent Change with the amazing The Five Minute Journal who has sold over 500,000 copies to date. But Alex is so much more than that. He is a son, a father, a husband and a dreamer and creator. WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST HERE. The host is Peter Jumrukovski a Real Estate Agent, World medalist and Author with the mission to help at least 10 million people in 10 years to accomplish their dreams. For more information visit: http://www.ilovesuccess.co Sponsor: CallCast - Turn phone calls into podcasts - https://callcast.co Music and Production: Tobi Fanoiki Video production: Manuel Concha Advisor: Malick Jarboh
What side of the world is Alex on now? I never f**king know because this guy is always on the move! In this episode, I sit down with @alexikonn, an entrepreneur and traveler who has successfully exited two companies alongside his business partner, his wife. If you like what you hear, follow me @deemurthy to see & hear more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deemurthy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/deemurthy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-murthy-8a3557/
Alex Ikonn is a dreamer and a creator. He co-founded Intelligent Change and Luxy Hair. He is also an angel investor in great companies like Calm and June. In this podcast, we talk about turning bad experiences into good experiences, the journey of selling a business to being an investor, and the best mindset for businesses. To learn more, visit: http://honestecommerce.co Resources: Intelligent Change Website intelligentchange.com Alex’s Instagram @alexikonn Alex’s YouTube Channel Alex Ikonn
Alex Ikonn & Mimi Ikonn are two incredibly driven, insightful and successful entrepreneurs and content creators.Alex and Mimi co-founded Luxy Hair, one of the largest hair extension providers in over 165 countries, and Intelligent Change, known for The Five Minute Journal and Productivity Planner, which have sold more than 700,000+ copies worldwide combined. Alex and Mimi have not only found success in business, they've built incredible personal brands in the travel, lifestyle and fashion space.On today's episode of The Daily Talk Show, we discuss: - Lifestyle and Compromise - Extreme businesses vs lifestyle businesses - Values & appreciation- The curse of comparison- Choosing what you learn and take away from others - Following your calling - Taking responsibility for your own journey - What your vision for the next few years looks like- Challenging the status quo- Serendipity- The daily meditation practice - Gratitude and journalingMimi's website: https://www.mimiikonn.comAlex's website: https://www.alexikonn.comIntelligent Change: https://www.intelligentchange.com/Watch and listen to this episode of The Daily Talk Show at https://thedailytalkshow.com/522Email us: hi@thedailytalkshow.comSend us mail: PO BOX 400, Abbotsford VIC 3067The Daily Talk Show is an Australian talk show and daily podcast by Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen. Tommy and Josh chat about life, creativity, business, and relationships — big questions and banter. Regularly visited by guests and gronks! If you watch the show or listen to the podcast, you're part of the Gronk Squad.This podcast is produced by BIG MEDIA COMPANY. Find out more at https://bigmediacompany.com/
Hello our beautiful friends! Today we have a very interesting conversation with Jake Kassan, a young passionate Californian entrepreneur who co-founded a very successful and internationally loved brand – MVMT Watches. Since early age, Jake was passionate about living the life of financial freedom. Today, he tells us his unique entrepreneurial journey and shares his business lessons. Full show notes: https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/62 Jake's father was an entrepreneur – and it made him eager to learn how to make money. At the age of 10, Jake already knew he wanted to be successful and live the life where money couldn't dictate him what he needed to do. That's why Jake started his entrepreneurial journey so young. “School system is designed not to make you an entrepreneur, but to make you an employee.” – Alex Ikonn When Jake was 12 years old, he sold the lollipops and made between $300 and $400 in a couple weeks. At the age of 17, Jake launched his first business selling novelty T-shirts that included a microphone and lights, definitely a hit at night-club party scene in California. He then started an e-commerce business, NiteLifeDesigns.com, which he promoted successfully by making YouTube videos. At its peak, Nite Life Designs made $10,000 a week. Jake dropped out of college when he was 19. Together with Kramer LaPlante, two brimming entrepreneurs launched MVMT Watches in June of 2013 with $300,000 they raised through two Indiegogo crowdfunding campaigns. Soon the Los Angeles-based start-up evolved into a huge success. And Jake did expect that success, because he believed in their product. “My life philosophy is better to try and explore opportunities than look back and regret” – Jake Kassan Navigating towards the right way using innovative marketing strategies and data driven thinking, MVMT quickly established itself as a lifestyle watch microbrand with a powerful online presence. Jake and Kramer were able to found a niche by advertising their product heavily on social media.In 2018, Movado Group (also known for selling Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger and Hugo Boss) purchased the company for $100 million. Before MVMT Watches launched, Jake was a 21 year old college dropout with more than $20,000 worth of debt to his name from previous business ventures. By achieving intense success he always wanted to achieve, Jake demonstrates –once again– that regardless of age, financials, circumstances, and even regardless of formal education, hard work, determination and strong belief always pays off, as long as you continue the hustle and are able to enjoy the process. Here are some tips to young entrepreneurs starting out right now: Try new things, and even if you fail, you can always learn from that. Before starting your own business, try to find a job or mentors who work in the industry you want to get into. In the early stages, you can find a place to work that you really believe in, where you can feel fulfilled by building something with a team. Talk to people –like CEOs, early employees, entrepreneurs, inspirational leaders– and learn from them. Educate yourself: there is so much information you can find useful. Decide why do you want to become an entrepreneur. Hope you enjoyed this week's episode with Jake, you can find out more about him here: Jake's Instagram Jake's Website
Hello our beautiful friends! We are back with another exciting Ask Me Anything episode. This time, we discuss something that most of us don't want to face – our internet addiction. Let's admit this - there is something about new technologies, the Internet and social media that makes us feel connected with the rest of the world. The issue is, if we overdo it, we become addicted and can injure ourselves. In this conversation, we share our tips on how to consume social media mindfully. Full show notes: https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/61 In today's ‘Ask Me Anything' episode, we're going to answer these 3 fundamental questions: Are there any boundaries on the Internet? How to use technology and not to be used by it? How to consume content in social media? Are there any boundaries on the Internet? Nowadays there is an infinite amount of content and, therefore, scrolling has become infinite. The way social media tools are designed, Alex explains, is to get us hooked, because the more time we spend on social media, the more money these social platforms gain, because they capture our attention, and attention equals money. And this is the currency we all play with – attention. How to use technology and not to be used by it? Alex's recommendation is to set limits for yourself. iOS programs like Screen Time help monitor how you consume your gadget and be aware of how you spend your time. You can even set parental control on yourself and set time limits on using different apps with Downtime feature. Alex assures that the best way you do your best work is by not multitasking. He suggests to turn off distracting notifications and do just one thing at a time. “We have to look at the root cause of why we are addicted to being distracted from our reality” – Alex Ikonn Alex thinks that a lot of as pass out because of the loneliness in some way or another. In order to change this, we need to follow these steps: Become aware Take responsibility Take action How to consume content in social media? Mimi believes that we have to be mindful about the fact that social media consumption is like food consumption. We have to become mindful consumers, we have to limit ourselves and care about the quality versus the quantity. Mimi explains that we should come at the first place, and the consumption of social media and content creation come after. The resistance voice make us doing all indulgences that, over a period of time, are going to ruin our lives and will make us be incapable to do things that truly matter. Both Alex and Mimi believe there is a lot of value that comes with the Internet. Social media in itself isn't evil, it can be so positive and beneficial. But, in order to create some healthy boundaries, we all need to learn how to curate people and content we consume on a daily basis. “We need to implement mindful consumption of individuals that inspire us rather than individuals that make us compare ourselves to others” – Mimi Ikonn
Alex is the co-founder of Intelligent change that created the Five Minute Journal and Productivity Planner. Over 500,000 copies of the Five-Minute Journal has been sold The creator of Luxy Hair which has over 3.2M subscribers on Youtube Angel investor in Calm, June and Tradesy In this episode Alex shares with us how he began his journey as an entrepreneur How important is it to truly embrace pain? As entrepreneurs how important is it to be doer's balanced with taking risks? What skillsets did have to develop from creating multiple successful companies? His insights on how you should manage with imposter syndrome? What QVCA is and how it works? And much more… Learn more about Alex's work here: https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal http://www.alexikonn.com/ http://instagram.com/alexikonn https://www.ikonns.com/ Want the exact 8-Step AD formula I use to generate countless leads and bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars? Download it here: https://locate852.com/ultimateadtemplate Join The Atlas Community here: https://www.locate852.com/fb
Hello our beautiful friends! We are back with a very interesting topic, as we discuss something we all should talk more about because it is an essential part of our life – aging. Normally, the society doesn't look positively at aging, but in today's episode we're going to discuss how to deal and embrace the fact that we all are going to age, and age gracefully. Full show notes: https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/58 This episode is inspired by one of the questions you sent us over Ask Us Anything. And the question was, how do we embrace our beauty as we age? We all consume a lot of social media and are exposed to beautiful, inspiring, successful and young people, and for that reason we couldn't help but compare ourselves to them and care so much about how we look. It's been proven statistically that we're more attracted to younger personalities – even fashion magazines and marketing campaigns put a spotlight on the young models. Somehow, all humans are obsessed with youth. When we observe people on a public eye, we tend to notice that a lot of them are trying to reverse their aging by getting botox, fillers and a lot of plastic surgery, in a way, that they deny the fact that what is happening with them is real. Mimi believes that's totally up to us to carry ourselves differently and to spread wisdom as we age to a younger generations. And this message is the following: there is so much beauty beyond the superficial things. “It's important to embrace aging with grace and beauty, and not focus on the fine lines, but on what's inside” – Mimi Ikonn Mimi walks us through her personal awareness of how she has faced and embraced the fact that she is getting older. This is quite a personal and intimate story, but Mimi believes that you can resonate with her thoughts in one way or another. Mimi is a natural beauty advocate, but she wants to make sure that she has absolutely zero judgment towards people who get plastic surgery, bottom, fillers and anything else done. As her favourite quote goes, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Before deciding whether she needed to get fillers in her smile lines or not, Mimi was doing a lot of inner work and asked herself if she really wanted to do it and why she needed that. And the answer was always the same: insecurity. “We, women, think we are not good enough, so we need to do this, because we are not loving ourselves the way we are right now, consequently, we are not perfect”, Mimi explains. “If you do something with yourself because you are not good enough, not beautiful, not perfect this way, then by doing this you won't help yourself, because then you'll need more injections and corrections. It's quite obsessive” – Mimi Ikonn Long story short, Mimi accepted herself the way she is. Mimi is all about self-love and taking care of herself. She believes we can take a look at the alternatives that can help us preserve our youth and help us age gracefully. This is there Mimi is leaning toward herself as a woman in her early thirties. Mimi is sure there is no magic pill, and anything that sounds too good to be true is usually too good to be true. Let's face the truth: the reality is unavoidable. And it's better to embrace the aging, because the moment we fight something is the moment we actually suffer. The more we're going to change ourselves superficially, the more we aren't going to accept ourselves and will try to change more things. This will end up in a waste of energy and time. Mimi is sure that the choices we make on ourselves are inspired by our self-awareness, will power and belief system. “Going back to us as humans, the reason we are here is to procreate,'' Alex reminds. This is a deep subconscious code that makes us more valuable. And, in reality, we are still those simple creatures. However, with the awareness, we can go beyond that and decide for ourselves that we aren't defined only by that. We are at the point of life when we can create our own meaning in life. “At the end of the day, what will really help you move gracefully through life is these fundamentals of meaning, purpose and delivering value to the world and outside yourself” – Alex Ikonn The way we can move beyond the superficiality of aging is of understating what is our deeper purpose and what is our deeper meaning as a human being. This is what will light us up inside and give us that grace. When we focus on superficiality, we make it your purpose; and the moment we can move beyond it and create a higher purpose and meaning for ourselves, we will be able to make the choices aligned with our values. Both Mimi and Alex are sure that there is so much beauty in this world – like spark of the joy that comes through the person's eyes. This is something we should challenge ourselves to see more: the deeper beauty. The moment we embrace the beauty in ourselves, we will be able to see this beauty in others. “Because what you judge in other people is what you judge in yourself”, Mimi sums up.
This episode is a very interesting, unusual and deep experience, as we have a very special guests today, Tata and Marina from Mayan Elders. We have collected the most inspiring and sparkling insights from our conversation – such as facing death, facing fears, connecting to our inner child and living with love and peace. So, let's get into it. This episode is full of ancient wisdom and the ultimate trut. No matter who we are, how old we are, death is something we can't escape – everyone will face it. And the beauty of this subject, the beauty of life is that you need both. Life is so special because death exists. We also talked about gratitude and why this is one of the most important aspects of our lives. Our friend Lazo Freeman introduced us to Mayan Elders and they came with Tommy, one of their students and translator. Tommy was the conduit in this deep conversation, as we discussed a very uncomfortable topic – death. Our relationship with death is what we learn from our culture, so let's dive into this mystery and learn some wisdom from other cultures and see the other perspective that we need to value more. “Open your mind towards other nations and cultures – there is so much wisdom” – Alex Ikonn Why death is the transformation of spirit? The Mayan ancestors knew that they had to die. But death for them wasn't the end, the punishment. The day they died, the body and the spirit were being separated, the spirit was being reincarnated and found another body for another life. And life continued. Mayan Elders believe that the body is born here, it grows here and here it finishes its mission. From Mayan's cosmovision, death is one of the very important energies. That's why they believe that death is nothing more than a physical change, transmutation of the spirit that, once separated from the body, keeps moving on and doesn't die. For Mayans, the spirit isn't gone, the spirit is transformed into your light, into your guide, into your starts and will take care of you. “Today we need to eliminate this fear out of our heads, because not to have doubts means not to be worried, so we will be living in a happy life and will be happy with everything. When we are worried, it makes us sick, and sickness kills us. So, there would be a good life for all humanity if we could eliminate fear and live in peace, harmony and love” – Mayan Elders Why spirit and body have to walk together? In Mayan's culture, death is the duality of life. Everything is double: there exists day and night, there is a woman and man, so there exists death and life. But physical death isn't the actual death, because often we are alive, but are dead inside. That's why Mayan Elders teach that spirit and body have to walk together. We can be alive, but if we aren't walking together with our soul, then there is a disconnection in duality of our spirit and body. Then there is fear and doubts, sickness and depression. That's why death is a transformation – it's the change, the separation. Why do we fear death? Religion taught us that after death, our soul goes to a place where it gets purified and cleaned, the paradise. For the Mayan Elders, the paradise is here, in this life, so we have to live in peace and harmony. Inside their cosmovision, gratitude is the answer to how to live this life to the fullest and be connected to our own spirit. When we are grateful for what we have in our lives, when we are thankful for another breath of life in the morning, for everything that surrounds us, when we show and actually have this respect and gratitude, then we are connected to our spirit. “When we don't have all those fears that society or religion want to put over us, we understand that the paradise and hell are right here, on the Earth, and we create them by being connected to or disconnected from our spirit” – Mayan Elders Why there is a disconnection? Tommy shared a very interesting example – when we pray, we keep asking for something. And when we have it, we don't even notice that and don't show enough respect and appreciation. The reason there is a disconnection is because we have experienced a shocking experience, an accident, a deep suffer or fear. We surround ourselves with pain, depression, fear, anxiety, sickness, and disconnect from our inner child, losing the perspective of love, harmony and gratitude. That's why the Mayan Elders believe that, basically, the disconnection comes because of our own disconnection from gratitude. When we manage to do this reconnection, it all comes back. Where the fear comes from? Fear is like a shadow for humanity, they believe. We have to search for the root of our fear and our vicious circle. Very often it comes from mother's womb, when mother had a deep fear or a spiritual disconnection, then this fear comes to the child as well. We can go to any kind of psychologist and treatments, but if we don't have this connection, then the fear comes back. The Mayan ancestors have a ceremony of healing and negotiation with the spirit of fear, but the healing itself is in finding and identifying the root of the fear, they believe. “Gratitude is our tool to solve all the problems” – Alex Ikonn What are the suggestions for people to reconnect with themselves? You make a meditation and try to answer why you have some physical or emotional disconnection. You have to start working with your inner child. When your spirit is searching for body, this is the moment when you feel loneliness and a lot of sensitivity, and you feel like you're crying. It's important to go deep with yourself, in your thoughts, and come to your inner child and ask him or her to come back. “We want peace for humanity. The lesson we want to share with this world doesn't come from books, it comes from our wisdom, knowledge, experience and spirituality” – Mayan Elders For Mayans, the brain is the nest of the spirit, and heart is the throne of the spirit, and the spirit is God and it moves them. The Mayan communities are walking around the world and delivering the message of peace, unity, equality and love. They don't speak about God, they speak with him. And Dios – God from Spanish – means ‘Thank you' in their language. Right now Mayan Elders are planning to start a crowdfunding project to raise funds for creating a bridge between the Mayan world and the modern world. 22 different tribes will come together and will share their wisdom of life in one book and give it to humanity, to help people understand themselves better and bring all the knowledge that was damaged throughout the time. If you would like to support Mayan Elders, email Tommy directly: harevismusic@gmail.com Here is what else we have discussed: How death can make us be aware and appreciate life The importance of reconnecting with this planet Earth and with ourselves Life with love and peace Why we should reframe our fears The reason we are disconnected from our inner child Life in Mayan tribes Find the books and movies we mentioned in this episode here: Movie Coco Audiobook Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm by Thich Nhat Hanh The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van der Kolk MD
Travelling, building new relationships, getting a new job, giving and honest feedback or speaking in public — all these situations require you to go outside your comfort zone. And here is the dilemma: one part of us wants to stick to our comfort zone, while the other part strives to face challenges, have unique genuine experience and grow. And, as Seth Godin explains this, our lizard brain – the primal part of us – wants us to stay safe and keeps us far away from any changes. There is a relationship that we need to have with ourselves, Alex believes. And by that he means the understanding that, by nature, we are all designed to seek comfort, because our lizard brain wants us to be safe and not to die. However, with this thinking, we will never actually experience anything in life. And let's be real: a lot of people prefer to stay in the comfort zone. And the reason some of us don't get that job promotion, or the reason we aren't in a relationship with the person of our dreams or we don't experience what we want to experience in life is simply because we are in a comfort zone. “The most oldest part of our brain – the lizard brain or the primal brain – protects us from changes and strives for our safety. That's why it's so important to be aware of that part of ourselves that wants us to stay safe and survive. We don't have to deny it, we have to understand it and learn more about it, so that we can be aware of what actually holds us back” – Alex Ikonn Coming from the background of immigrants moving to Canada, Mimi and Alex started everything from scratch. And all the adversities they have faced allowed them to build strong and beautiful relationships, be here today where they are, do what they love and live the life they have always dreamt about. That's why the Ikonns family believes – and knows it for sure – the feeling of discomfort is normal. Actually, it is the signal of growth. “Depending on how you interact on this discomfort,'' Alex explains, “it will go one place or another”. We must be aware that we can't expect growth without discomfort. So, it's also about reframing our relationship with what that feeling is. If we give up in power of the resistance voice that holds us back, then how do we expect to grow, prosper and change? Alex mentions the great example of working out. When we exercise, we build our body by tearing our muscles apart. And the reason we become stronger is that our muscles tissues will then repair and rebuild and become stronger. First we make them uncomfortable, then we tear them apart, and when we work out enough, we then create that growth. So, that's why Alex is sure that feeling discomfort means getting stronger is the very basic law of nature. “Life is always changing, pushing you to grow and step into new stages of your life. The moment you shy away from that is the moment you stop growing” – Mimi Ikonn Have you ever asked yourself the question of why so many people struggle with the idea of how to grow their relationships and careers? The reality is simple: in order to have a better life, we will have to face the challenges and the discomfort, and go through them. And one of the most important things to keep in mind is to always be honest one with another in relationships and face challenges together, and not be afraid to talk through what you think or feel. The reason so many marriages and friendships fall apart is because with the time the parties just stop talking to each other and they don't actually want to bring some certain things up. But, here is a great reminder: we will not be able to grow in our relationship unless we will be able to face challenging situations together. When we are able to do emotional work by truly listening, opening up, giving each other enough space, being vulnerable and accepting our own fault, we will defuse the conflict and have that massive opportunity to build a stronger bond. “So many family relationships, friendships, marriages come to the point then someone just don't want to face the challenge. Unless both parts are ready to work with this, be honest and open, they cannot experience growth” – Alex Ikonn Alex believes that life throws us in challenges, because it wants us to teach a lesson. That's why we also have to be open to the adversity. The moment we bring that awareness of discomfort, it's really the moment for us to see how we can make the best of it and what we can learn. We are our own habits, we build them every day. So, in any situation of growth, we will face discomfort. By focusing on it and seeing it as a real opportunity, we will build this healthy habit of getting outside our comfort zone and become a little better. And another kind reminder: the reason we are here is not to hide, is to live. Here is what else we have talked about: How being courageous in all areas of our life helps us face challenges and become better The consequences of staying in a comfort zone and not taking responsibility for our choices The power of facing reality of life and discomfort How giving a feedback creates an opportunity to have deeper, stronger, fulfilling and beautiful relationships How giving more freedom to your children will help them become stronger Power of placebo energy Books we have mentioned in this episode: Linchpin - Are you indispensable? by Seth Godin Do the Work by Steven Pressfield https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/53
Mimi and Alex Ikonn are two of most authentic, kind and successful couple of people I've had the opportunity to come across individually. It's an extra bonus to bring them together into one conversation which spans entrepreneurship, relationship insights, law of attraction and creating inner peace. Alex is the co-founder of the 5 Minute Journal which I've used and gotten huge value from in my own life and Mimi co-founded Luxy Hair which they've recently successfully sold. They are both highly successful on various levels and it was an honor to present what they've learned along the way in this episode! Visit Mimi or Alex on Instagram Start relieving pain, gaining strength and confidence by moving better with the 5-Day Movement Challenge at Alignpodcast.com
Alex Ikonn is a serial entrepreneur, influencer and angel investor. In 2010 he founded Luxy Hair with his wife Mimi, and experienced incredible growth, with over 250 thousand customers in more than 165 countries. Watch the FULL EPISODE here: https://londonreal.tv/e/alex-ikonn-intelligent-change-how-to-adopt-the-mindset-for-success/
Alex Ikonn is a serial entrepreneur, influencer and angel investor. In 2010 he founded Luxy Hair with his wife Mimi, and experienced incredible growth, with over 250 thousand customers in more than 165 countries. Watch the FULL EPISODE here: https://londonreal.tv/e/alex-ikonn-intelligent-change-how-to-adopt-the-mindset-for-success/
In todays episode, Alex and Mimi discuss what it means to go deep both with yourself and others and how doing so can enrich your relationships. When facing challenges and conflicts throughout our lives, we have a choice, do we stay in the comfort and familiarity of the shallows or do we go out and explore the depths and face the challenges that can help us evolve? “The true wealth and gifts lie in the depths of our soul and the souls of other people that we come across” – Mimi Ikonn Admittedly an extrovert, Mimi discusses the challenges she faced at a silent meditation retreat and how facing her fear of listening to the heart led to an important lesson. Alex discusses the significance of maintaining the ability to self reflect in an age of social media and instant gratification. “The moments of nothing are where you actually have that space to reflect and get to know yourself a little deeper” – Alex Ikonn Placing honesty over the guarantee of happiness can lead to a healthier relationship, and whilst this honesty may be upsetting or challenging at first, transparency can be an important communicative tool that helps us avoid a build up of negative feelings towards each other over time. We all have our different paths in life but one thing that we all have in common is having to face challenges along the way. Building healthy and fulfilling relationships can be difficult at times, but those that are built on core principles of honesty and vulnerability can help them stand the test of time! Here's what else we discuss today: Two steps to a meaningful relationship The fear of loss and how it can stop people from evolving How social media provides shots of dopamine comparative to gambling Not being afraid to ruffle some feathers Conflict can be a wake up call and gift in building your relationships You never stop learning Social media can be a helpful tool for discourse We would love to hear from you! Head on over to our website at www.ikonns.com and submit a question. Ask anything from a wide variety of topics, business to relationships... so feel free to ask away! Resources from today's episode here: Lazo Freeman – Body, Mind, Soul Transformation podcast. Insight timer – meditation app. Tara Brach – Meditation Podcaster The Case of Doing for Doing Nothing - New York Times article. Full show notes: https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/episode32
As parents, seeing Alexa grow and develop so quickly, like others Alex and Mimi have seen the true magnitude of change. But to some people, change isn't always welcomed so easily, some people fear change. Change can be a huge deal. This is the topic of today's episode. For the most part we don't remember our early lives, but it's in those moments seeing a baby grow into a child and develop a character and soul of their own, that you can truly appreciate how change is happening. Much faster than you could ever imagine. “A lot of people leave comments on our videos, saying please don't change… like that's a bad thing” - Mimi Ikonn [4:00] In meeting with an old friend Mimi asked ‘so what's new'? She was shocked at the reply she was given ‘oh, nothing new'. Maybe for some of us we aren't mindful that change is happening all the time, whether we perceive it or not, But things change, ALL THE TIME. Change can be a good thing, but a lot of us naturally fear it. When we know change is coming it's like being confronted with the flip of a coin. Will it land on the good side or the bad? So many chose to not flip the coin, avoid it as much as possible, staying right where they are. Safe and sound. In their comfort bubble. “Paint a picture of where you're going and know your journey, give yourself a roadmap to your goals” - Alex Ikonn [16:35] Again it's about reframing. Change could be giving yourself a chance at a new career and finding a new passion. Others might say ‘I got fired and lost my job'. Which in Alex's case, is true, this actually happened. Proof of the importance of embracing change. He was so happy to be working in banking and would have probably stayed there forever had he not been fired. Lucky that wasn't to be and life forced his hand and he got to choose a better life. Understandably there are evolutionary reasons and our trible nature at play here, that we need to be aware of. Also the story we tell ourselves keeps us firmly rooted to the spot. Think about how many times you've said out loud ‘oh, i just don't do that' or ‘oh that is not me'? While often having never tried. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us” - Marianne Williamson. The process of transformation and trying something new is DIFFICULT, unfortunately it's a challenge that a lot of people aren't willing to work through by choice. After returning from their first trip to france, Mimi realised this. She set about completely renovating their home. Days and weeks of living in the mess reflected her own internal struggles at the time with mental health issues she was going through. renovating wasn't going to be easily fixed in 1 day. Fortunately hard work and persistence paid off and the apartment looked as beautiful as she'd imagined. Eventually all the internal mentality hard work also paid off too. Remember not all change happens quickly and is usually a work in progress. Here's what we talk about today: From getting your heart broken to losing your job, there's always a brighter side. Embrace change, use it to your advantage The only way to enjoy life is to not fear the change that is always happening Change at the speed of light, like Moores law, everything is getting quicker Be perceptive and mindful of what changes are happening around you People's capacity to grow and adapt is one of life's remarkable wonders Getting to the good is often through a VERY MESSY journey How to stop creating comfortable habits of staying the same Journalling, creating your goals and a road map to them Change leads to a better stronger you Full show notes: https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/episode29
In today's episode Alex and Mimi explore what many would say is the most important thing in life... MONEY!! But does having more of it make you happy or do we just need to create an abundance mindset? What's your relationship with money, we'll find out in this episode. Both Alex and Mimi have come from very poor upbringings. Even though Mimi would describe her family growing up as middle class, the middle class Azerbaijan is way below the lower class in the US or Europe. Alex's family life was very similar growing up in the Soviet Union, they both lived in 1 bedroom apartments where their parents would sleep on the sofa, while all the kids would share a bedroom. Bargain hunting and penny counting was the only way to simply put a meal on the table. This is a very deep episode that explores the mindset shift that you have to undertake if you want to go from not having any money to what to do when you finally get some. And every step in between. Foodbank's to Kensington. “Money wants to go to people who have a need to do something with it, people who put their money to work rather than consuming” - Alex Ikonn [37:30] The main lesson Alex and Mimi want you to take away from this, is moving your mindset from one of scarcity to one of abundance. We all know of situations where people have lost friends or even family member from a dispute over a relatively small amount of cash. Clinging onto every penny won't get you anywhere in life. Similarly, we know that when we feel full and our basic needs are met, our mental energy and focus is available to be put to work and attract more money and opportunities into our lives. Now this doesn't mean you should go out and max your credit cards, if you even have a credit card, nor should even contemplate a payday loan. Negative compound interest is your worst enemy and will hold you in debt for a long time. Remember that spending future money is still money you will have to earn at some point. If you can't pay it back today, there's a good chance you'll find it difficult to pay it back tomorrow. The good thing is compound interest works the other way too. So paying off your debt and then saving can gain you some great interest over time. “You affirm and reaffirm to yourself everyday what you manifest” - Mimi Ikonn [20:50] Back to the abundance part… this really is a game of reframing the conversation you tell yourself. Are you regularly saying: A - ‘I couldn't ever do that, I can't afford it' Or are you saying B - ‘I choose to invest my money elsewhere, spending to fulfill a specific purpose'. Are you saying you are ‘broke'? This genuinely means you feel you are broken. Let's be clear, we don't believe you are broken! You should be saying ‘You are working on fixing your financial future by actionally taking steps in the right direction'. Do you see and feel the difference in these two ways of talking to yourself? If so this is only the start.What we also cover in this episode: How do your parents talk about money? This shapes your own financial values Don't believe you're saving if at the same time you're in debt Valuing your own worth and developing the idea of feeling full How to not lose relationships over money When is it a good time to rent or buy, why it's better to rent in a big city How the richest people are less consumers than you think Become an investor in yourself and reap the rewards Visualisation and putting in the hard work Being wealthy is living in your means and not spending more than you earn Money and energy, it's all about a transfer from one form to the other. Full show notes: https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/episode28
Mimi Ikonn is a serial entrepreneur best known for Luxy Hair and Intelligent Change, a YouTube influencer with 2.8+ million subscribers, and the author of The Bingo Theory: A Revolutionary Guide to Love, Life, and Relationships. What We Discuss with Mimi Ikonn: How Mimi and her husband Alex keep themselves and their relationship real and grounded under the daily scrutiny of millions of people. Why authentic audience engagement will always count more than any number of likes. The process of building an online business brick by brick. Why dramatically scaling up income often leads to depression. Mimi's QVCA formula: Quality, Value, Consistency, and Attraction. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/193 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! The folks at BiOptimizers understand why you're skeptical about probiotics as a way to increase your digestive and gut health. But without sharing TMI, we can confirm its patented P3-OM superstrain actually does what it's supposed to do! Curious? Go to p3om.com/jordan for 20 percent off your first order and a full money-back guarantee! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminds us to wait at the railroad crossing if the signals are on -- even if we can't see the train, it's probably closer than we think. STOP. Trains can't! Hunt a Killer is a puzzle-style game that poses this tantalizing question: what if a serial killer delivered a package to your doorstep each month? Go to huntakiller.com/jordan for 20 percent off your first box and find out! MedMen is proud to be leading the way as the cannabis industry transitions from its legacy era of homegrown enterprises to an institutional phase of professional standards and practices. Experience the new normal and find your closest store at MedMen.com! One's a comedian, one's a radio/TV host. Together they bring you The SDR Show -- a no-apologies, not politically correct, not for the faint of heart show that somehow blends the classic energy of a morning radio show into the new era of digital entertainment. Listen to The SDR Show here or where your ears enjoy podcasts most! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your...
Have you wondered on how we plan and book our travel? Find amazing places to stay around the world? In this episode, we reveal our secrets on how we do this. In this episode we share 10+ years of their travel lifestyle and give you insights from their very best curated experiences. We all know that feeling of getting off a plane for the first time, arriving at our destination, being so hungry and tired, we literally blow a bunch of our trips budget in a tourist trap restaurant in the cities main square, just to fuel our desperation. The No.1 tip any traveller should hold to, is prior planning. Alex researches the heck out of every detail before he even book the flights. Infact, the flights aren't the first thing he looks for. It's essential to find the right place in the right location, that is at the heart of your interests. Are you looking for a beach holiday, a city break or something in nature. All of these options come with their own unique requirements, and planning is the only way to maximise your experience whatever your interests are. “Travel is the way to self discovery, each time you do it, you know more about what you like, what suits you and what your tastes are” - Alex Ikonn [11:00] Alex and Mimi share all the tools and secrets they use to make every trip like a dream experience. And you can do it too. You'll hear this and much more: How exploring your own city for new experiences that you didn't know were there, can be just as fun, rewarding and cheaper than travel Why you should set your expectations before you go? Be realistic. Budget Vs Luxury, when is it time to drop the lower quality option? From maps to flights, hotels and restaurants, Google should be your first choice tool for travel. Get a clear idea of the location before you choose by pinning your findings to Maps and Pinterest Visualise your surroundings in advance with street view. Prepackaged vacations are fine if you want a lazy, no pressure vacation, but they don't maximise your possibilities. How staying with a host can be much more rewarding than getting your own place It can be cheaper than an hotel if you split the cost and rent a villa Find the worst reviews, don't only read the good ones. Check if there is going to be issues you don't want to deal with Never trust Trip Advisor, find your own curated referrals. Blogs are your friend. Use a business account to collect fly points Price matching and cross check every option Check airlines directly, some of the cheapest flights aren't on comparison sites, same with hotels The last minute myth. Where to stay tools: Airbnb.com Onefinestay.com Plumguide.com Homeaway.com Booking.com Vrbo.com/ Homestay.com Couchsurfing.com Our top 3 Luxury curated stays: Tablethotels.com Mrandmrssmith.com Designhotels.com Flight finder tools: Google.com/flights Kayak.com Expedia.com Flightfox.com Hipmunk.com Skyscanner.net Azair.com
Fresh off the plane, in today's episode Alex and Mimi chat about their observations, having just spent 3 weeks in North America. What are the main differences between North America Vs. Europe. “Americans take ice cream soooo seriously, how do you even choose?” - Mimi Ikonn - 22:00 The USA is the land of plenty, everything is BIGGER! There is more of EVERYTHING. From credit cards to what's on your plate, either in a restaurant or baked at home in a tiny oven. Alex chats about a friend who moved from London to California, just so his Billion Dollar dream could be recognised. Meanwhile, Mimi gets chatted up in the supermarket over what breakfast cereal does she like. “The cities in Europe are designed in a way to get you walking, to move, to be active and mindful” - Alex Ikonn - 18:47 Having travelled to many places and lived on both sides of the Atlantic, Mimi and Alex have great insight into just how different the 2 cultures can be. Here's what they get into; How people spend their money, which culture has the most consumer driven society? Do you have a billionaire mindset or are you being conservative with your cash? Where do Alex and Mimi get approached the most? Who speaks the loudest, who is most respectful? Public transport Vs owning a car. Food portions, even a salad in the US is enough to feed an entire family. What's in your kitchen? We want some Patatas Bravas! Yum! How to notice disruptive industries when you realise something is missing in a culture? The empowerment of youth through social media. We didn't want this episode to be political so please, don't take offence if you live in one of these countries. We haven't meant to choose a favourite here, since we love both - EQUALLY! These are just some generalised observations from spending a lot of time in both places. “I like to find differences, it gives color to life, as long as people live in peace and harmony” Mimi Ikonn - 33:30 Actually, we know there's something for everyone in both places, but it's not until you explore the world that you really see for yourself where YOU fit in. We really encourage you to travel and see the world for yourself, maybe your expectations and realisations will be completely different to ours but you only know if you go find out. Explore - with love and an open heart! Find resources mentioned in the show here: Greta Thunberg (Twitter) - The 16yr/o Swedish climate change activist, Pepper Pig (YouTube) - Peace and harmony for all the world.
In this episode Alex and Mimi do a deep dive into perfectionism. When is it good... or bad to be aiming for PERFECT. Mimi finds that perfectionism, at least for creative people like herself, can hold her back. Forcing her to shelve projects she's worked on, but are not good enough (...in her own mind)! Alex argues the opposite. That it's that very same desire to do better that spurs genuine excellence. The need to push through those moments when you wish to give in, often lead to a much better quality outcome. Mimi agrees. She even feels she's had to work twice as hard because she didn't feel exceptional at times. “People say why are you improving on things that already work - Well, i completely respect those that do, because they are the ones pushing boundaries” - Alex Ikonn Mimi explores her own past and looks into how labels imprinted on young people have an effect later in life, with a need to live up to those superimposed titles. She shares one of her favourite books on the subject of Fixed Vs. Growth Mindset By Carol Dweck. They then go deeper with a concept from a favourite book - Linchpin by Seth Godin. Perfectionism is a very ‘Lizzard-Brain' part of our evolutionary biology. It's one of our innate survival techniques, it's imperative we avoid being ostracised or thrown out of our social group that we depend on. It's this very concept the holds back from sharing when we feel things aren't perfect. “Screw it - Ship it - At some point you need to just get it out there” - Mimi Ikonn There's always going to be a gap between your starting skills and where you will end up, if you just keep creating. When you're young your work isn't the best. As you mature you grow taste and your work gets better. Alex shares a great video on the subject by Ira Glass. Instead of asking ‘does the publisher agree with this', ‘what will people say?' Just live by your own standard and then get it out there. The more you can move on to the next thing, the more you can develop taste and learn as you go. “I built so many crap websites before i built a good one” - Alex Ikonn Mimi shares one more book for your reading list Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, where a few choice words of what to spread on your sandwich... and then eating it, will surely get you pushing through your moments of doubt when perfectionism strikes. Hope you enjoyed this week's episode with Alex & Mimi Mimiikonn.com Alexikonn.com Instagram.com/mimiikonn/ Find the inspirational books mentioned in this episode here: Mindset - The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck Linchpin - Are You Indispensable? By Seth Godin Big Magic - Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Video about ‘The Gap' by Ira Glass Produced by Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech Show notes @ https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/episode5
While Alex Ikonn is well known to many, his products are even more so. This was a fun conversation because it wasn’t just about one business. He and his wife started Luxy Hair - a business that is doing very well and helps fuel their pretty unique and remarkable lifestyle as they live in London so they can travel all over with their daughter. Alex and his wife Mimi are both celebrities as entrepreneurs given their massive online following while not actually being celebrities. Alex describes their choice to broadcast so much of their life as people who live with the curtains open rather than curtains drawn, and it’s made their life that much better for it. I’d been a happy customer of Alex’s for a long time without knowing of him directly. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll see me post a few times a week (though not every day like Alex!) on Instagram Stories of my Productivity Planner (something I highly recommend for everyone and get at least a few requests a week for what planner I use). I also used the 5 Minute Journal every single day for all of 2017 to help train gratitude to be an automatic. It had a profound effect on my life and happiness. Say hello to Alex on one of his many social media platforms and follow along on his journey on Instagram @alexikonn.
On this episode, I chat with Alex Ikonn, the co-founder of Intelligent Change and Luxy Hair. We discuss entrepreneurship, creating an impactful brand, leveraging social media, why your first true 1000 fans matter, and so much more. Alex is an example of an entrepreneur that started with very little, but chose to make something of himself instead of playing the role of a victim. His journey and tips will inspire anyone to take the leap and pursue their dreams. With fans like Tim Ferris, Alex’s brand, Intelligent Change has managed to bridge the gap between impact and aesthetic. The Five Minute Journal and Productivity Planner are products that truly change the users’ lives for the better, while also delivering a sleek ‘Instagrammable’ design. To connect with Alex Ikonn click HERE To learn more about Intelligent Change Inc click HERE To learn more about Luxy Hair click HERE To connect with Siff click HERE To learn more about Icing & Glitter click HERE Products & Resources mentioned 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Archor Morning Routine Video by Mimi Ikonn Acupuncture Mat
In this episode, Adam narrates a highlight reel from great guests such as Paul Jarrett, Michael Hyatt, Alex Ikonn, Alan Smith, and others.
I’ve got a special interview for you today with the Founder and Creator of the 5 Minute Journal and Luxy Hair – Alex Ikonn!In today’s interview, I’ve picked Alex’s brain on how he managed to earn $1 Million in his FIRST year in business and what steps he needed to take for his own personal transformation to handle the success of his empire. So be sure to get your note pad out for as he shares a goldmine of golden nuggets in this interview!
If you're looking to grow a consumer business in the United States, you HAVE to give this episode a listen! Alex Ikonn is the founder of Luxy Hair and creator of the 5-minute Journal. He grew his business on the backbone of social media and him and his wife Mimi have 6 million followers across the platforms! You'll find out how Alex: grew his brand on the US market achieved over $1m revenue in the first year with ZERO advertising used youtube to scale his business sold 400k+ copies of the 5-minute journal and so much more! At the end of the episode you'll get to hear what's Alex's relationship with Tim Ferriss! To get to know Alex and his journey better, follow him on: Youtube or Instagram His companies are: Luxy Hair and Intelligent Change (5-minute Journal) Get in touch with me! Visit Conquer America Now!
Alex has co-founded several businesses (Luxy Hair, Five Minute Journal, Productivity Planner) and also runs a creative agency called Dreamers & Creators, based in London, UK. He shares all of his entrepreneurial and life activities with his wife and business partner, Mimi Ikonn, who is by all accounts, a major online celebrity. Alex and Mimi are also angel investors in great companies like Calm, and Tradesy. In this episode, we discuss Alex’s businesses, the serendipity that is the "Tim Ferriss Effect", growing a company through organic content, the difference between a lifestyle business and a real business, the importance of knowing one's purpose, and more.
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Alex Ikonn is an entrepreneur who co-founded Luxy Hair which provides high quality hair extensions. He helped grow the Luxy Hair YouTube channel to one of the most visited channels which has over 421 million views. Alex has the drive and creativity to build beautiful products. He's also the co-founder of Intelligent Change (intelligentchange.com) where he's helped create The 5-Minute Journal which helps you be mindful about planning your day. He also has a Vlog on YouTube (www.youtube.com/user/AlexIkonn11) where he posts great behind the scenes videos about his business, family, and other things that inspire him. --- e-mail comments or questions to tothetoppodcast@gmail.com
Changemaker Bites are back!! The high in-demand series where we dive into previous episodes and pull out the BEST nuggets of wisdom to apply them in our daily lives. This week, we have Alex Ikonn diving into the topic of "We are all creators." Listen to the 2016 Interview with Alex Ikonn (51) How To Develope Creator's Mindset - http://bit.ly/2yAIBXl Want to watch the entire video? Subscribe to JayWongTV: http://bit.ly/jaywongtv LINKS -- Join the Legacy Driven Entrepreneurs Community (it's FREE): http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/tribe Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review: Apple: http://apple.co/1JUHcG9 Android: http://bit.ly/2nuoGpl TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2BjY0gU Breaker: http://bit.ly/2BRwOCb iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/2BhMr9L Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2BbuWEg Want to grab my NEW audio training? Grab a FREE copy of "How To Be The Leader You Truly Are": http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/leadership Launching a podcast? Grab my Podcast Creation Roadmap: http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/roadmap
activerecall.co and walteramedia.com Podcasts mentioned * Noah Kagan Presents * Noah Kagan NPR episode * Noah Kagan 5AM challenge * Noah Kagan's scheduling thing for leisure * Fizzle.co podcast * They talked about burnout * Targeting audience etc. * How to start a podcast * Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History * Bill Simmons + Malcolm Gladwell * Pat Flynn with 5-minute journal founders UJ Ramdas and Alex Ikonn * 3-month vacation * Psychotactics * Copywriting * MF CEO * Theme: bodybuilding and patience Books mentioned * The War of Art * The Brain Audit * Malcolm Gladwell's books Links * 5-minute journal * Rick Rubin quote * "Break it down to the narrow" — Wally, but probably someone else
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#271: Here today are UJ Ramdas and Alex Ikonn, who are the co-founders of The Five-Minute Journal, a product that's changed the lives of its users by turning gratitude into a daily habit. We talkboth about mindset and the process of designing the product. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session271
This week marks 1 FULL year of The Inner Changemaker. I am absolutely over the moon about this. In the spirit of looking back, I have selected a couple episodes that dramatically shifted the way I think and operate. I always learn so much from these conversations and interviews and I genuinely hope you can learn with me. Relistening to episodes has been a great source of learning and NEW breakthroughs for me. I hope it can be for you as well. Enjoy reliving these conversations with Alex and Jason Connell. LINKS -- Join the Legacy Driven Entrepreneurs Community (it's FREE): http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/tribe Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review: Apple: http://apple.co/1JUHcG9 Android: http://bit.ly/2nuoGpl TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2BjY0gU Breaker: http://bit.ly/2BRwOCb iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/2BhMr9L Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2BbuWEg Want to grab my NEW audio training? Grab a FREE copy of "How To Be The Leader You Truly Are": http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/leadership Launching a podcast? Grab my Podcast Creation Roadmap: http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/roadmap
Jay is committed to helping creators and messengers get their message out to the world in a bigger way. He is the host and producer of "The Inner Changemaker"; ranked as the #1 Self-Help podcast when he launched and recently named as a top 10 Business podcast for 2016 from Podcast Awards. On his show is where he interviews high-profile entrepreneurs and world-class creators on choosing legacy over currency. With interviews from people such as Bob Proctor, Alex Ikonn, Philip Mckernan, Nathan Chan and many other prominent names in the industry, it's no surprise that his podcast has risen on the podcasting charts. His journey wasn't always, this smooth, though. After being burnt out working a high-paying job in downtown Toronto, he knew he needed a change in his life. The decision for change sparked his own version of the hero's journey that left him vagabonding through Asia for a period. Since then, he has been building a global brand and a profitable online business that allows him to travel the globe and most importantly, constantly create inspiring content. http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/
Alex is Co Founder of Intelligent Change Luxy Hair Five Minute Journal and Productivity Planner. He also runs Dreamers & Creators, a creative agency that allows me to pursue and work on new business ideas. He is fortunate enough to share all of my entrepreneurial and life activities with my lovely wife and business partner, Mimi Ikonn. They together are also angel investors and have invested in great companies like Calm, Shyp, Sprig, Tradesy, and others.
We all know how the feeling of not having accomplished what we set out to at the start of the day. Not a good feeling… quite the opposite. We even feel unproductive sometimes when we actually were productive. The reasons for this lie deep in our human psyche. We seem to be programmed to be unhappy. Good news though: There are methods to escape this negative thinking pattern. After a wonderful Part 1 with UJ Ramdas on the art of gratitude, you will learn in Part 2 why we constantly feel unproductive and how we can change that. My guest UJ Ramdas is an expert in behavioral psychology, a trained hypnotist, author, and one of the creators of the Five-Minute Journal, a gratitude journal for the daily practice of thankfulness. Together with his co-founder Alex Ikonn, he recently published their second product, the Productivtiy Planner to help you overcome procrastination and follow through on all of your projects. Enjoy another very special episode with UJ Ramdas and leave us your questions below! We hope you can put the advice to good use and become and feel more productive in your life.
Gratitude…is the counting of one’s blessings. - UJ RAMDAS The occasional pauses make me ponder if UJ Ramdas, a trained hypnotist, uses a special hypnosis method to make me pay close attention. The man thinks before he talks and the topics he covers are of great interest to anyone aiming for a happier and healthier life. I was lucky to record two episodes with UJ. In this first one, you will learn how you can use the daily practice of being grateful to become happier, healthier, and more successful. UJ Ramdas is an expert in behavioral psychology, a trained hypnotist, author, and one of the creators of the Five-Minute Journal, a gratitude journal for the daily practice of thankfulness. Together with his co-founder Alex Ikonn, he recently published their second product, the Productivtiy Planner to help you overcome procrastination and follow through on all of your projects. I hope you will enjoy this episode as much as I did when I was recording it! Enjoy and please ask questions in the comments below.
This episode is sponsored by Podcast Your Brand Mastermind. Podcast your brand is a 2-month accelerator program meant to help you launch a top-rated podcast, put your personal brand on steroids (the good kind) and get your message out to the world in a bigger way. If you have been following my journey the last 6-8 months or listened to the last episode, you know that podcasting literally changed my life. I went from no email, no real brand, no business model to speaking internationally on my podcasting story, interviewing my heroes, people like Jairek Robbins and Alex Ikonn from the 5-min journal. Getting a chance to create a real online business that allows me to travel and if you follow my vlogs, then you know I am hustling and trying to balance everything in my life. I have been working with a very selective group of messengers and creators the last few months to help them do the same in their lives, create the top-rated show they deserve and ultimately change their lives. Right now, I am gearing up for a mega-launch come end of month for a NEW group starting in May, so if you are a messenger, an entrepreneur or creator ready to share your story with the world by launching a top-rated podcast as well as actually figuring out how to make $$$ from this, then I invite you to jump on the waiting list. You can go to www.theinnerchangemaker.com/waitlist You can fill in your name there and be sure to write in the message that you heard this from the podcast. I want to include a bonus for you guys. So once again, its www.theinnerchangemaker.com/waitlist -- Now for today's interview, we have Jairek Robbins A man dedicated to helping professionals like you Achieve Success by Living With Purpose in your life and business! At only 23 years old, Jairek was awarded the Congressional Award (Gold Medal) from the United States Congress. He has conducted training for a variety of companies & organizations including… The United States Marines & Air Force, BMW, REMAX, members of the U.S. Olympic team. He is a trusted advisor and board member to a variety of different companies and has founded 2 of his own. Today, Jairek in his early thirties, TEDx speaker extraordinaire, Amazon worldwide bestseller with his book; Live It! As an innovator, Jairek is applying his own philosophy and living a life of adventure, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship. In this interview, he talks to us about having a LIVE It List rather than a bucket list. So whether it's cage diving with great white sharks, hanging with silverbacks in Rwanda, white water rafting down the Nile, working as a volunteer in underdeveloped regions, or building a powerful enterprise that's built for results, Jairek does more than talk about it, he is living it! This conversation got really interesting as we deep dived on self-awareness and mindset. Usual topics for this podcast. But he went deeper. He broke it multiple stages for men and women and what you should do in each stage of living. It was a fascinating topic. I am clearly doing no justice to all the amazing gems that Jairek dropped in our interview, so let us get to it right away. Show notes and links mentioned in the show can be found on my website www.theinnerchangemaker.com/podcast-shownotes/064 LINKS -- Join the Legacy Driven Entrepreneurs Community (it's FREE): http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/tribe Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review: Apple: http://apple.co/1JUHcG9 Android: http://bit.ly/2nuoGpl TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2BjY0gU Breaker: http://bit.ly/2BRwOCb iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/2BhMr9L Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2BbuWEg Want to grab my NEW audio training? Grab a FREE copy of "How To Be The Leader You Truly Are": http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/leadership Launching
Yanik is an entrepreneur, author, and well-known digital marketing expert. He is the founder of Maverick Business Adventures, an invitation-only club for high net worth and adventurous entrepreneurs. If you google him, you will see that he is not only well connected with pictures of him and Joe Polish and Richard Branson, but he is a perfect example of merging of a modern-day changemaker. He is on today's show to talk about his NEW book : Evolved Enterprise, How To Re-think, Re-imagine & Re-invent Your Business to Deliver Meaningful Impact & Even Greater Profits If you enjoy this show, you will LOVE this book. In this interview, we talk about what does an evolved entreprise look like and how does evolved entrepreneur get there. We also learn why Yanik didn't even care about selling one copy of this book. (I think they are near selling over 10,000 copies BTW) Fascinating right? Yanik shares with us how we can all change the current of the river instead of just flowing with it and create in our lives leveraging both our heart and head. If you enjoy this conversation, then you will enjoy our last episode ( #58) featuring Bob Proctor where we talk about mindset or (#51) with Alex Ikonn where we talk about the creators mentality. ANNOUNCEMENT - This Friday we will officially be going back to mini-episodes for you beautiful people, so stay tuned. Its already recorded so its happening. Not just an idea anymore ;) For show notes and links mentioned in the show - www.theinnerchangemaker.com/podcast-shownotes/059 LINKS -- Join the Legacy Driven Entrepreneurs Community (it's FREE): http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/tribe Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review: Apple: http://apple.co/1JUHcG9 Android: http://bit.ly/2nuoGpl TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2BjY0gU Breaker: http://bit.ly/2BRwOCb iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/2BhMr9L Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2BbuWEg Want to grab my NEW audio training? Grab a FREE copy of "How To Be The Leader You Truly Are": http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/leadership Launching a podcast? Grab my Podcast Creation Roadmap: http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/roadmap
Today we’re having our follow up episode with Alex Ikonn, an awesome vlogger and the co-founder of the popular Five Minute Journal and Luxy Hair. Earlier this month, Alex came on TLS and discussed his fascinating journey to go from the brink of juvenile detention to now living the life of his dreams just 11 […] The post TLS #120: A $250,000 Productivity Habit To get Important Stuff Done With Alex Ikonn appeared first on Jess Lively.
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Alex Ikonn is a master of YouTube marketing, the co-founder and creator of hugely successful products and businesses, and a talented entrepreneur with a knack for seeing his dreams become reality. Central to Alex Ikonn's success is the simple mantra that fuels his passion for life and business: to deliver value.
Today, we are featuring Alex Ikonn on the show. Perhaps you are not familiar with his name, but I promise you are familiar with one of his companies. He co-founded Luxy Hair, 5-Min Journal (which Tim Ferriss uses) and most recently, the Productivity Planner. His wife; Mimi and him ran a YouTube channel where they have amassed over 300 million views and millions of subscribers and followers on all social media channels. Honestly, I wasn't going to release this until later on in the year, but this episode is so perfect for the New Year, I had to release it now. In the last episode, we talked with Brandi (CEO of Evelyn Iona Cosmetics and it was super tactical. Probably one of the most tactical episode I have ever done about what it really takes to start a business and how funding is essentially useless. Be sure to listen to that if you missed it. This episode is super high-level thinking. It's all about gratefulness, discovering one's purpose and self-actualization. It's also about viewing yourself as a creator. And what can happen to your life once you take responsibility of your art. As you will be able to tell from the conversation, Alex LOVES his life and he loves these topics. Of course, I get him to tell us the story of HOW in the world he got to where he is now, 7-figure business, world traveler, youtube start etc… But the underlying theme is a powerful one and one that I have been coming to grips with myself. It's not about viewing yourself as an entrepreneur or whatever label you have in mind. It's about being a creator. And we are going to show you how in this episode. For show notes and links mentioned in the show, please go to www.theinnerchangemaker.com/podcast-shownotes/051 LINKS -- Join the Legacy Driven Entrepreneurs Community (it's FREE): http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/tribe Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review: Apple: http://apple.co/1JUHcG9 Android: http://bit.ly/2nuoGpl TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2BjY0gU Breaker: http://bit.ly/2BRwOCb iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/2BhMr9L Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2BbuWEg Want to grab my NEW audio training? Grab a FREE copy of "How To Be The Leader You Truly Are": http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/leadership Launching a podcast? Grab my Podcast Creation Roadmap: http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/roadmap
Welcome back to The Lively Show – 2016 edition! I’m so excited to be back in the host seat with an exceptionally wonderful + inspiring episode with Alex Ikonn. If you’ve been following The Lively Show for some time, you’ll know that Alex is the co-author of The 5 Minute Journal (his partner, UJ Ramdas […] The post TLS #113: A huge dose of life, business & relationship inspiration for 2016 with Alex Ikonn appeared first on Jess Lively.
Can we have a little fun today? I want to talk about fun, healthy holiday gift ideas. I'll admit right off the bat that I'm a super practical person. I have enough sweaters, candles and knick knacks. Give me something I can use! I'm always looking at what might increase my focus, motivation & desire to get healthy, stay organized, build my business or live my best life. Some people feel really motivated by new workout clothes, others by organization & simplification, others by new kitchen appliances. Know what will help you get excited to improve your health and invest in THAT this year. Coffee Death Wish Coffee Kicking Horse Coffee Grady's Cold Brew Glass straws (for weirdos like me) Immersion Blender I'm a huge fan of the immersion blender for things like bulletproof coffee, chocolate avocado mousse and mashed cauliflower. Plus, it's super portable & convenient for travel! OXO Salad Chopper I use my OXO salad chopper almost every day. I use it most often for salads. For example, if I have hardboiled eggs in my salad, using the salad chopper lets the yolks become a creamy element for the salad. Same thing with avocado or guacamole. It blends the flavors and reduces the need for dressings. I also use it for my fave breakfast dish: shredded cabbage with eggs, bacon & avocado. I love volume but I had things that are super dry. Kettlebells or Jump Ropes Books 5 Minute Journal by Alex Ikonn and UJ Ramdas The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand The Motivation Manifesto by Brendon Burchard The ONE Thing by Gary Keller Mastery by Robert Greene http://primalpotential.com/5-healthy-holiday-gift-ideas/
WATCH: https://londonrealacademy.com/episodes/mimi-ikonn-dreamers-and-creators/ Worn out on statistics? Sick of talking strategy? Then this episode is for you. Reset your brain, remember why you started on the entrepreneur’s path and revitalise your creativity. If you’re part of the London Real Academy you’ll know already that lifestyle will seriously impact vision. The right clothes make the right impression. The right diet helps you think with clarity. These are just some hot topics in the Academy that we talk about as we optimise ourselves and craft our dreams. Born in humble Azerbaijan this week’s London Real guest emits the purest entrepreneurial passion. Her Youtube channel explores everything from lifestyle to beauty and broadcast to a colossal 2.7 million subscribers. Mimi’s own business is the chic, classy and stylish Luxy Hair, a brand launched just 5 years ago with her husband Alex Ikonn, is worth millions. It’s a success which she pins on the simple concept of adding value to what you do. It’s not hard to see why millions tune in to hear what Mimi has to say. She naturally practices what she preaches, a warm and compassionate person with phenomenal insight into consumer psychology. It’s beautifully simple. Not only does Mimi feature quality products, she’s also improving the lives of millions every day. Mimi brings life-changing practices like meditation and journaling to the attention of her audience. It’s extremely intimate, very human and real. It isn’t a sales mechanism, it’s just Mimi being herself.
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I think I'm in love with Mimi Ikonn. Oh, and also her husband Alex Ikonn. Don't want to confuse anyone! When I was a kid I didn't think I would be happy unless I was a "millionaire". Some kids in my school said they were millionaires and they would make fun of anyone who wasn't. I asked my dad what he was worth. He said $2. Maybe that scarred me so much that I always make sure to have wads of $2 bills on me at all times. A year or so later his company went bankrupt. So he wasn't worth the same anymore. In his mind, he was worth ZERO. For the rest of his life he sat in the living room, depressed, and listened to music. When he was a little boy he loved music and won an award. At some point we all return to what we loved as a child. I suppose that means I will return to comics, Judy Blume, and spying on people. A few weeks ago I met Mimi Ikonn and Alex Ikonn. I was insanely curious about them. How come? Because Mimi makes videos of herself, delivers real value to people, and then makes over a million a year because of those videos. I don't know how old Mimi is. She's much younger than me. She's much younger than my father ever was when I was alive. He would've liked to live her life. So Claudia and I asked Mimi and Alex if we could interview them. Because they seemed very happy also. The podcast comes out later today but here's the summary. This is a simple post. How to make a million. I am absolutely sure the same techniques that worked for Mimi and Alex can work for anyone. I had them lay it out step by step. A) EMOTIONS Mimi became obsessed with beauty and hair. She and Alex watched before and after videos of women who were getting hair extensions. "They seemed much happier after getting extensions," Alex said. "Whenever there are strong emotions about something you know there is an opportunity." So Mimi started making videos of herself discussing hair and beauty and hair products. "I never thought I would get more than 1,000 views," Mimi said. "But I loved doing the videos. And I wanted to share my love for the topics with as many people as possible." Now she has had a quarter of a BILLION views on her videos with 2.7 million subscribers. B) HUB AND SPOKE People ask: "How do I get traffic to my blog". Or "how do I get buyers of my book." or "How do I get people to follow me on Twitter." A lot of it is about loneliness. We sit in our house writing blog posts and then hit Publish. We want family to love them. We want friends to love them. And then we want the world to love them. I'm really just talking about myself. I know when people enjoy things I do, I feel as if I have a family. I'm happy. At least until the next post. Mimi loved making the videos but needed traffic. So they did the only two-step technique that gets traffic online for anything you want to do. Well, make it a three-step technique. 1) Love Know more, love more, express more, bleed more, than anyone else. Was Mimi the only one doing videos on beauty and hair? No. But maybe she put more passion into it. 2) Spread the Love Alex would take images and posts and links to her videos and spread them on Pinterest, Instagram, blogs, other sites and have them all point back to her YouTube channel. I call this "the Hub and Spoke" approach. Youtube was the hub, with a dozen or so spokes reaching out to popular sites that all would link back to the hub. 3) Make more Love No matter what you do - some will be good and some will be bad. Not every video or post is going to have views. So you do more. When you do more, several things happen: a. More people find you b. You rank higher on search c. You improve d. People who find you start clicking on your older videos so now they start to get more views. The "Make More Love" technique always works. Michelle Phan did 54 YouTube videos before she made a massive hit. Hugh Howey had already ten novels before he published "Wool" which became...
I think I'm in love with Mimi Ikonn. Oh, and also her husband Alex Ikonn. Don't want to confuse anyone! When I was a kid I didn't think I would be happy unless I was a "millionaire". Some kids in my school said they were millionaires and they would make fun of anyone who wasn't. I asked my dad what he was worth. He said $2. Maybe that scarred me so much that I always make sure to have wads of $2 bills on me at all times. A year or so later his company went bankrupt. So he wasn't worth the same anymore. In his mind, he was worth ZERO. For the rest of his life he sat in the living room, depressed, and listened to music. When he was a little boy he loved music and won an award. At some point we all return to what we loved as a child. I suppose that means I will return to comics, Judy Blume, and spying on people. A few weeks ago I met Mimi Ikonn and Alex Ikonn. I was insanely curious about them. How come? Because Mimi makes videos of herself, delivers real value to people, and then makes over a million a year because of those videos. I don't know how old Mimi is. She's much younger than me. She's much younger than my father ever was when I was alive. He would've liked to live her life. So Claudia and I asked Mimi and Alex if we could interview them. Because they seemed very happy also. The podcast comes out later today but here's the summary. This is a simple post. How to make a million. I am absolutely sure the same techniques that worked for Mimi and Alex can work for anyone. I had them lay it out step by step. A) EMOTIONS Mimi became obsessed with beauty and hair. She and Alex watched before and after videos of women who were getting hair extensions. "They seemed much happier after getting extensions," Alex said. "Whenever there are strong emotions about something you know there is an opportunity." So Mimi started making videos of herself discussing hair and beauty and hair products. "I never thought I would get more than 1,000 views," Mimi said. "But I loved doing the videos. And I wanted to share my love for the topics with as many people as possible." Now she has had a quarter of a BILLION views on her videos with 2.7 million subscribers. B) HUB AND SPOKE People ask: "How do I get traffic to my blog". Or "how do I get buyers of my book." or "How do I get people to follow me on Twitter." A lot of it is about loneliness. We sit in our house writing blog posts and then hit Publish. We want family to love them. We want friends to love them. And then we want the world to love them. I'm really just talking about myself. I know when people enjoy things I do, I feel as if I have a family. I'm happy. At least until the next post. Mimi loved making the videos but needed traffic. So they did the only two-step technique that gets traffic online for anything you want to do. Well, make it a three-step technique. 1) Love Know more, love more, express more, bleed more, than anyone else. Was Mimi the only one doing videos on beauty and hair? No. But maybe she put more passion into it. 2) Spread the Love Alex would take images and posts and links to her videos and spread them on Pinterest, Instagram, blogs, other sites and have them all point back to her YouTube channel. I call this "the Hub and Spoke" approach. Youtube was the hub, with a dozen or so spokes reaching out to popular sites that all would link back to the hub. 3) Make more Love No matter what you do - some will be good and some will be bad. Not every video or post is going to have views. So you do more. When you do more, several things happen: a. More people find you b. You rank higher on search c. You improve d. People who find you start clicking on your older videos so now they start to get more views. The "Make More Love" technique always works. Michelle Phan did 54 YouTube videos before she made a massive hit. Hugh Howey had already ten novels before he published "Wool" which became a massive bestseller. Clayton Christiansen applied for NASA for 18 years in a row before they accepted him. Make more love. C) 1000 PEOPLE Note she said she only thought she was going to get 1000 viewers. The number 1000 keeps coming up with people who have HUGE audiences. Kevin Kelly wrote about this in a great post called "1000 True Fans". He writes about it kk.org. He also talks about it on my podcast. Tim Ferriss talks about how every one of his posts he makes sure he's going to deliver value to at least 1000 people. Of course he delivers much more value than that. But 1000 seems to be the right number that people who know seem to focus on. Keep focusing on delivering value for a 1000 and then they tell 2 friends and so on and next thing you know you have a quarter of a billion views, five bestsellers, movies being made about you, you go into space, your own makeup lines, and on and on and on, depending on what it is you love. D) BUY LOW, SELL HIGH Alex and Mimi noticed that many of the other beauty videos were talking about a specific brand of hair extensions for women. So they went to my favorite place in the world - the mall. "We saw these products were priced at $500," Alex said. "So then we went on Ali Baba and saw the same products being sold for $100. We then went to the manufacturers and saw we could buy directly for $50. The exact same products that were being sold for $500." They borrowed from mom. Borrowed their full amount off of their credit cards. And they placed an order. Then, I imagine (they did not tell me this) they prayed. E) SOFT SELL Mimi talks about many products on her videos. She expressed a radiant, confident personality and talks about everything she is wearing, what her habits are, what products she uses. She NEVER sells anything. But underneath the video is just a link. www.luxyhair.com. The orders came in one at a time. Then 100 at a time. They sold out of their inventory, paid everyone back, and bought more. In their very first year (2010) they had over a million in revenues. Ever since then they've had more than a million a year in profits. Never once using the words "buy this" anywhere. F) QVC-A The most successful people have a model for their success. I think that's why I enjoy Peter Thiel's "Zero to One" book so much. Or Peter Diamandis's "Bold". Or Marcus Lemonis's TV show "The Profit". Each book has a different, but very very simple, model for how to achieve success or how to judge which companies are successful. Mimi and Alex developed their own model, they stick with it, and have used this simple model to keep jumping from success to success. Alex explained it to me: Q - Quality Everything they do is quality. The cameras they use for videos ("But not overdoing it, because this is YouTube and not television," said Mimi). The setting they use and how it fits their message. The products, etc V - Value Mimi is not trying to sell anything in her videos. She explains what she does and how she does it. She does the research and believes in the products. Rather than asking, she is giving. "When you give a billion dollars in value," Alex said, "you get a billion dollars or more back." C - Consistency I read a book about television once by TV mega-executive Grant Tinker. He was Mary Tyler Moore's husband, ran NBC for awhile, and then ran MTM productions producing such shows as "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", "Bon Newhart", and a dozen other super hit TV shows. I only remember one thing in the book. He said, "whenever they changed the time or date of a show, then that show would die. If you moved a show from Tuesday at 8pm to Thursday at 8:30pm then you just lost your whole audience." Mimi said, "if you are going to put out a video once a week, put it out once a week. Put it out the same day each week if you can. Don't do once a month. Don't do random. Your audience starts to anticipate and look forward to your shows and knows when to expect them." A- Authenticity Mimi only talks on the videos about what she believes in. There's no fluff. There's no pitch. She's exuberant and it shows on each video. H) LESS Mimi and Alex were working 80-100 hour weeks. They had the money in the bank. They had achieved their goals. They loved what they were doing but when you hit a lifelong goal you start to ask, "is that it?" They got depressed. Goals are a myth. Our ancestors for 200,000 years didn't have goals. Every day started from scratch: hunt, forage, eat, sex, sleep, wake up to a new day. Then we were told to find our "goals". And now everyone asks, "I'm 17 years old and feel like I've accomplished nothing in life. What should I do?" Learning to find happiness with less is true wealth. Claudia and I recently got rid of most of our belongings, for instance. Then we started cancelling most meetings that I had set up. Sometimes it was hard. I had agreed to an event and then I would cancel. Ultimately we are the sum of our experiences and not the sum of our belongings. There is nothing wrong with making money but it is only one small part of living a life of comfort, of compassion, of calm. Mimi and Alex started to focus more on the other things that were important in their lives. "And you know what happened?" Alex said. "The more we did that, the more money we made." – – – I really enjoyed talking to them. I am always curious how people made money through a channel like YouTube. Now I know and I think it can be replicated by anyone who is willing to do all of the above. I'm afraid I don't have a face for YouTube. Or Instagram. And I'm not even sure I have a face for podcasting. But I think I love doing what I do. And I like having the time to explore other interests and ideas. And then sometimes I like doing nothing at all. There's nothing wrong with that also. – – – P.S. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO WITH THE REST OF YOUR LIFE? Great new resource shows clever way to start a business, get a new job, find a retirement career, publish a book, make extra money in your spare time, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WARNING: Before watching this episode you must throw everything you think you know about Alex Ikonn straight out the window. Yes he has the dream life, the dream wife, and the successful career. Yes his YouTube channel is full of videos like "How to Change the WORLD!" and "How to: WIN LIFE" and "How to Create Your Dream Life". But, like every successful entrepreneur that I've ever met, his journey was beset with tragedy, self-doubt, complications, mistakes, and longing for community. Don't let the pastel colours fool you. Alex has practical advice about how anyone can make money by ultimately creating value and thinking about someone else's needs before your own. If you think of any successful business throughout history, they ultimately provided a product that made their customer's lives better. Make yourself valuable and the cash will follow. This episode is not just about success in business but about what to do when you finally achieve all of those things you have wished for your entire life...and then realise you are not any happier. Ultimately Alex learned that life is one continuous growth pattern, and as soon as that stagnates then you will find yourself with a whole new set of problems. Please join me in welcoming Alex to our London Real community.
Alex Ikonn is the founder of Luxy Hair, a 7-figure ecommerce business that was built entirely through YouTube Marketing, making them one of Shopify’s Top 10 eCommerce Stores by Revenue in 2011 and 2012. Luxy Hair is a customer-centric hair extensions ecommerce retailer. The business was born when his wife Mimi was looking for hair extensions for their wedding, but wasn’t able to find what she was looking for. When they realized how hard it was to find good hair extensions, they knew they had stumbled on to a business opportunity. Alex and Mimi put up $20k, mostly on credit, to get their first supply and they haven’t looked back, posting 7-figure PROFITS annually. In addition to Luxy Hair, Alex is the co-founder of Dreamers & Creators, a marketing strategy and execution firm for the entrepreneurial enterprise, and he’s a co-founder at Intelligent Change, where they make cool products that make people happier. In this episode Alex chats with us about his incredibly successful ecommerce YouTube profit formula. It's a step by step process that really clarifies how to create extremely successful content marketing. Topics Discussed Throughout the Interview: The 4 steps in his ecommerce YouTube profit formula How to sell to customers using video...without selling in your videos Finding the balance between bad and over-produced video quality Understanding your limitations in ecommerce and when it's time to bring someone else on to take you to the next level His recommendations for other acquisition channels The number one piece of advice he can give for ecommerce CEOs trying to get to $10mil+ Links / Resources: LuxyHair.com LuxyHair's YouTube Channel Alex Ikonn's Personal Website Alex's Personal Email hello [@] alexikonn.com Back Pocket COO by Cameron Harold Subscribe & Review To get more awesome Ecommerce Influence content sent directly to your device and into your ears as they become available, you can easily subscribe by clicking here. Also, ratings and reviews on iTunes (hopefully 5-stars!) help us tremendously a we’re very grateful for them. We do read all of the reviews and we’ll answer your questions or comments on future episodes. Cheers, Austin & Chad! Follow on Twitter: Follow @chadvanags Follow @a_brawn
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