Podcast appearances and mentions of anna akbari

What happens when a woman discovers that the man she's been interacting with online isn't who he says he is?On this episode of Bookbound, we sit down with Anna Akbari, author of the “jaw-dropping” (according to the New York Times) memoir There is No Ethan: How Three Women Caught America's Biggest Catfish.Anna shares her journey of transforming a harrowing experience with an internet predator into her engaging and impactful memoir. She reveals the behind-the-scenes struggles with the publishing industry, the significance of storytelling, and how her ordeal resonated with many women facing toxic relationships and online dating exhaustion. We also explore the broader topics of the current trend of audiobooks and the strategy behind great book titles and covers. Join us for an episode filled with advice for aspiring authors and a fascinating look at the journey from real-life experience to published memoir.Resources: Connect with Anna and check out her work here: https://www.annaakbari.com/Join Bethany & Fran for their Read Like a Writer Book Club here: https://www.bookboundpodcast.com/club Produced by Share Your Genius https://shareyourgenius.com/

Send us a Text Message.Let's catch a catfish! Author Anna Akbari joins me to discuss her book There Is No Ethan: How Three Women Caught America's Biggest Catfish. This episode does not contain any spoilers but look for Part 2 where we spoil the heck out of the book (that you need to read first because it's amazing).Buy There Is No EthanCheck out Anna's websiteSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Let's unmask a catfish! Author Anna Akbari returns to tell me who is the mysterious Ethan from her book There Is No Ethan: How Three Women Caught America's Biggest Catfish. We name names and you need to read this book. Either way, get ready for the unveiling.Buy There Is No EthanCheck out Anna's websiteSupport the Show.

It's that time of the year again for us to look forward into the future to see what books have the potential to be our favourites of 2024. We will be talking about books coming out in May, June, July, and August in 2024. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week. Books mentioned on this episode: Joyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul Scheer, Yona of the Dawn Volume 41 by Mizuho Kusanagi, The Sins on Their Bones by Laura R. Samotin, Mina's Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa and translated by Stephen B. Snyder, The Briar Club by Kate Quinn, There Is No Ethan by Anna Akbari, Little Fortified Stories by Barbara Black, One Hundred Shadows by Hwang Jungeun and translated by Jung Yewon, The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava, The Joyful Song of the Partridge by Paulina Chiziane and translated by David Brookshaw, Coexistence: Stories by Billy-Ray Belcourt, and Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepitfictional/message

Sam talks about the power of friendship, and how we can nurture those relationships for a fuller life. Learn more about Dr. Anna Akbari here.Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master's degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here!

Anna Akbari - Startup Your Life Zapraszam do lektury moich książek: Autoterapia. Napraw sobie życie https://www.fundacjahs.org/sklep/autoterapia/ Nie daj sobie spieprzyć życia. Sposoby na toksycznych ludzi https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/3/toklud Psychopata w pracy, w rodzinie i wśród znajomych: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/psywpr.htm Totem. Jak zbudować poczucie własnej wartości: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/totemj.htm Święty spokój. Instrukcja obsługi emocji: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/swiety.htm Życie. Następny poziom: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/zycie2.htm Alchemia duchowego rozwoju: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/aldurv.htm Mantra ciszy. 7 reguł duchowej ścieżki: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/7regdu.htm Motocyklizm. Droga do mindfulness: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/motozy.htm Pokonaj stres z Kaizen: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/pokosk.htm Schudnij z Kaizen: https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/pokoty.htm Model transpersonalny https://www.fundacjahs.org/sklep/model_transpersonalny-ebook/ Oferta moich szkoleń video: Zarządzanie emocjami: https://bit.ly/2IFmNOE Re-konstrukcja relacji: https://bit.ly/31Kl1FU Mindfulness: https://bit.ly/3bU5iHb Sztuka komunikacji: https://bit.ly/3eLJIpm Jak pokonać stres?: https://bit.ly/2VwL4ff Poziomy świadomości: https://bit.ly/3x0sw85 Motywacja: https://bit.ly/3Aa3Njc Oferta moich otwartych szkoleń i warsztatów: Zarządzanie emocjami: https://bit.ly/2oH5QJj Warsztaty medytacyjne: http://bit.ly/2AJHJ4I Akademia terapii transpersonalnej: https://bit.ly/2Vz7zAa Opis metody, której uczę i w której pracuję: Model transpersonalny: https://bit.ly/2OCI4wr Informacje na temat sesji indywidualnej: https://bit.ly/33kQkVL Realizacja video mini-wykładów jest możliwa dzięki środkom i zasobom Fundacji Hinc Sapientia https://www.fundacjahs.org. Jeśli uważasz, że publikowane tutaj mini-wykłady są przydatne i warto kontynuować ich produkcję to możesz ją wesprzeć darowizną na cele statutowe fundacji (wpłaty z pośrednictwem płatności on-line już od 10 zł) https://bit.ly/2nB1Tci Dziękuję:-) Jarosław Gibas

Dr. Anna Akbari joins the show to explain the personality test turned self-awareness tool companies like Chanel, Best Buy- and so many others have deemed a game changer. Get to know yourself and those around you like never before with this freakishly accurate awareness tool! Dr. Anna Akbari is a sociologist, writer, speaker, and thought leadership advisor to high-profile individuals. She ghost writes books for celebrities, executives, and public figures. She is also the author of Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way To Happiness, which teaches people to boost happiness and success by living their lives like a Silicon Valley startup, regardless of their profession or stage in life, and the co-author of The Enneagram at Work: Unlocking the Power of Type to Lead and Succeed, the first book to harness the insight of the Enneagram to transform leadership in today's workplace. She is a frequent public speaker and media personality and has written for and been featured by The New York Times, CNN, Forbes, The Atlantic, TIME, The Economist, Financial Times, TED, Bulletproof Executive, Psychology Today, Vogue, Refinery29, Google Talks, and dozens more. She is a regular guest on SiriusXM's All Out Show.Get Social@annaakbari@bzentv@britmadridhttps://www.annaakbari.com/aboutB Zen With Brit Podcast DescriptionEach week with a little help from her tarot cards, crystals, astrology, and a glam-shui aesthetic, Brit brings you behind the scenes of producing her television show. Expect to hear uncensored reviews from Brit and her friends, as they put self-help tips from the show to the test and try to make it all work in the real world! Get ready for a big dose of funny, freeing, feel-good content, because around here, it's all about the judgment-free journey to be more zen!

Liz reconnects with Dr. Anna Akbari, sociologist, speaker, and author of Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way To Happiness for part two of their conversation about using lessons from startup companies to put yourself on the path towards a more fulfilling life. Think the secret to a happy life is staying positive and upbeat all the time? Think again. Anna shares learnings from her research on happiness that may surprise you, and is sure to inspire you.Links:Anna Akbari: http://www.annaakbari.com/ Duo Lingo: https://www.duolingo.com/ Jeni’s Ice cream: https://jenis.com/

Liz talks to Dr. Anna Akbari, a sociologist, speaker, and author of Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way To Happiness, about strategies for boosting your happiness and success by living life like a Silicon Valley startup. Be inspired by Anna’s no nonsense advice for breaking out of your comfort zone, taking risks, and using failure to your advantage. Anna Akbari: http://www.annaakbari.com/

“Relax.” - JLDJohn Lee Dumas (@johnleedumas) is a serial entrepreneur and host of Entrepreneurs on Fire: an award-winning podcast which is now the bedrock of JLD’s multi-million-dollar company.With over 2,500 episodes and 85 million downloads to date, John has interviewed SO many incredible guests, including Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Gary Vee, Scott Harrison, Anna Akbari, James Altucher, Russell Bronson – the list goes on!If you’ve got a podcast and you’re wanting to grow it as JLD has done, this episode is for you! You can find JLD at the following: Instagram: @johnleedumas Website: eofire.com Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire Key Points:JLD’s strategies used in Entrepreneurs on Fire and are they applicable to 2020 and beyond? (2:51)Moments of doubts (5:37)Mitigating fear (7:42)JLD’s future plans (9:21)Is it too late to start a podcast? (11:14)Relax! (14:12) Be sure to follow me on Instagram @entrepreneurscanpartyWant to create your own podcast? Sign up with Buzzsprout and get a free $20 Amazon gift card!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts!If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!** Want to make this your best year yet? Claim your FREE Annual Blueprint & Strategic Life Plan, packed full of 96 thought-provoking, mind-shifting questions! Visit my website – scottstockdale.co.uk – for details **

In this week’s episode, I’ll be joined by a serial entrepreneur and host of a multi-million-dollar company - John Lee Dumas (@johnleedumas)!Entrepreneurs on Fire is an award-winning podcast with over 2,500 episodes and 85 million downloads to date, John has interviewed SO many incredible guests, including Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Gary Vee, Scott Harrison, Anna Akbari, James Altucher, Russell Bronson – the list goes on!If you’ve got a podcast and you’re wanting to grow it as JLD has done, this episode is for you! Stay tuned for the full episode on Wednesday! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @entrepreneurscanpartyWant to create your own podcast? Sign up with Buzzsprout and get a free $20 Amazon gift card!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts!If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!** Want to make this your best year yet? Claim your FREE Annual Blueprint & Strategic Life Plan, packed full of 96 thought-provoking, mind-shifting questions! Visit my website – scottstockdale.co.uk – for details **

Anna Akbari, PhD, is a sociologist, writer, and entrepreneur. She holds a PhD in sociology and has taught at NYU and Parsons. She is the founder of Sociology of Style, an image and life coaching company, and a partner in HVCK, a Silicon Valley innovation consultancy. She is a frequent public speaker and media personality, and has written for and been featured by Forbes, CNN, The Atlantic, The Economist, TIME, The Financial Times, TED, Bulletproof Executive, New York Observer, DailyWorth, The Huffington Post, and dozens more. Favorite Success Quote “Happiness is not a goal, it is a byproduct” ~Eleanor Roosevelt Key Points 1. True Happiness is Never the Goal All too often in our modern Western culture, people chase happiness. Happiness is something that they try to attain, it is a goal that they pursue, and in the end, it is this pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to its demise. True happiness doesn’t come from simply meditating, chanting a mantra, or looking at yourself in the mirror and saying “I am happy, I am happy, I am happy”. True happiness is a multifaceted feeling that is derived from creating a multifaceted and fulfilling life. I want you to imagine two men on their personal growth journey. Man #1 spends his mornings meditating, screaming incantations about happiness, and journaling about how he wants to feel happy. He is constantly chasing happiness, but finds that every time he experiences unhappiness, he spirals into a downward plunge thinking to himself “Why am I not happy? What am I doing wrong? Life sucks!” Man #2 on the other hand, is not concerned with feeling happiness, but rather with creating an optimal life where happiness is the byproduct. He meditates in the morning, says his affirmations in the mirror, and writes in his journal, sure. But he is focused on something bigger. He is building a business, growing a family, taking care of his body, and putting himself into flow every day. And as a result of these actions, he experiences true and recurring happiness. Stop chasing happiness and let it come to you. 2. Develop Your Personal Rulebook  There is an old saying that “Life doesn’t come with an owners manual”. Life is unpredictable and we are often left confused and clueless about what we should do. However, the only way that we can truly experience any level of consistency in this crazy thing called life is to hold ourselves (the only thing that we are truly in control of) accountable to our own set or rules and values. In other words, to create our own personal rule book for what we will allow in our lives and what we won’t, how we will act and how we will not, what we will and will not tolerate, and most importantly, who we will show up as every single day of the week. Life may not come with an owners manual, but whenver you create rules for your life, you don’t need one. You don’t have to look outside of yourself for the answer to problems that you face. Instead, you approach each and every hour, minute, and second of your life through a set of lenses that you have created and determined. If you have created a rule for yourself that you will prioritize family over finances, then you don’t have to worry about whether you should take the higher paying job or continue working at a lower pay grade so that you can continue spending time with your children. If you have a personal rule that you do not drink, smoke, or snort cocaine, then you aren’t going to have to wonder whether you should try it “just this once” when you are out with your friends, because you have a set of rules that you abide by. The thing is, outside of the basic moral fibers that constitute and uphold our society, there are no “wrong” rules. For some of you, finances might be the biggest priority in your life, for others it might be your health or your spirituality. Some of you are totally ok having an occasional cigarette and drinking a glass of wine each night and some of you have highly addictive personalities and can’t touch the stuff. Know yourself, know your worth, and create your rules accordingly. 3. Prioritize Your Social Life to Optimize the Rest of Your Life  Many men put off creating and maintaining a healthy social life in favor of relentlessly pursuing their financial and career goals. This is a mistake. What most men do not realize is that a healthy social life is actually one of the biggest keys to having a healthy life, period. Social connection, love, and friendship are so important that if you are not cultivating strong relationships in your life, you are doing the same damage to your body as if you were smoking a pack of cigarettes a day! It is hardwired into our genes and our psyche to seek out companionship and relationships and to build communities of our own. And in our “hyper-connected” world, we seem to forget the importance of real human interaction. If you want to instantly boost your happiness, health, and success, then seek out new friendships with positive people, and cultivate those relationships on a daily basis. Whether you simply have coffee with a friend before work, go to the gym every day with your significant other, or host weekly dinner parties, it is important that you get off of your devices and into real interaction. 4.It is NEVER too Early or Late to Pivot Your Life Whenever you ask someone why they are unwilling to make a drastic change in their life, they will often tell you that they feel they are too young or too old. Let me tell you right now, you are never too young or too old to pivot and achieve the life that you want. It doesn’t matter whether you are 15 or 95, you can make the conscious decision today to make a pivot, to make a change, and to start living a life on your terms. 5. Remember that Life is Created in Our Moments of Play and Introspection Two of the key components of true happiness that are often entirely ignored by the modern man are play and introspection. Life is a journey, and it’s supposed to be a fun one. You weren’t put on this planet to constantly be serious and miserable, you were put here to make an impact and have fun while you do it. If you want to be happier, then stop taking yourself so damn seriously! Relax, enjoy the simpler things in life, and just play around. Be goofy, be spontaneous, be funny, be ridiculous, just play. The funny thing that you will find is that your moments of play often bring about the greatest ideas and epiphanies to shape the rest of your life. However, as you work hard and play harder, never forget to take time to pause and reflect. Take time away from the noise for introspection. Think, reflect, and ponder your own existence, your own purpose, and your own character. Your moments of introspection will equip you with the power and the self-knowledge that you need to truly show up in every area of your life.

Bradley is joined by Anna Akbari, sociologist, speaker, professor and author of Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way To Happiness, a book that teaches people to boost happiness and success by living their lives like a Silicon Valley startup. Bradley and Anna discuss the enneagram, and how it may help you during a time of quarantine. 

True Stories of Good People - Bryce Dallas Howard & Dr. Anna Akbari: Cancer Sucks, Life Doesn't by HVCK

You may know Bryce Dallas Howard from her many well-known acting credits, but aside from being a talented actress, Bryce is also an amazing friend. Bryce was a fan of Dr. Anna Akbari's writing and reached out. She then took one of Anna's online courses, after which they started working together and they quickly became close friends. Soon after, Anna was diagnosed with an incredibly rare form of cervical cancer, which kicked off a multi-year journey through different procedures and treatments. Bryce felt compelled to help in some way, and launched a GoFundMe campaign to offer support.

Dr. Anna Akbari is a sociologist,writer, speaker and innovation consultant. She is a former professor in the department of Media, Culture, and Communication and the Visual Culture MA program at New York University, --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pillarsofhealth/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pillarsofhealth/support

The news struck early Tuesday morning, fashion designer and icon Kate Spade had committed suicide in her New York City home. We spoke to Booth Moore, style and fashion news director for The Hollywood Reporter to gain insight on how Spade will be remembered. Also, did the Superbowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles set out to embarrass President Trump and the White House? Andrew Beaton of the Wall Street Journal gives details. Finally, Apple has set out to improve their iOS by adding tools to combat smartphone addiction with a new feature called Screen Time. Dr. Anna Akbari let us know if she thinks any of this will actually help users. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Do you ever feel down and worry you're going to be stuck there? Don't worry, that's a common feeling and one you should let go of. Everyone's life is full of peaks and valleys. Just know that you've felt happiness before, and that you'll feel it again. Trust in your journey, and let your happiness come from the path you are on. I know it's easy to say but taking action or even truly understanding why you aren't happy can be difficult.  There are typically two ways we feel down and stuck. The first is that we adapt a sense of security that holds us back. Maybe we have a steady job that pays well, but we aren't truly  content there. Change is a scary thing, but if you want to be happy you have to learn to be a little more adventurous and make a leap into the world. Don't let feeling secure be the reason you're unhappy. Security is nice, but it's not worth holding yourself back. The second reason people can feel miserable is because they are trying to force an outcome. Sometimes what we think needs to happen, really doesn't. We often times work so hard to put something together, and put in more effort than we know we should, only to watch it all fall apart. Sometimes you just need to walk away and find a different path to the goals you set your eyes on. On this episode of Creative warriors we are joined by Dr. Anna Akbari, who really understands the mind of a creative. She explains in detail how people hold themselves back, and what society expects of us in order to really be successful. She emphasizes that we need to be authentic, we are being judged constantly, and at the same time we really have to change ourselves to appease the masses. Download this episode to find out more about what it will take for you to be on the path to success and happiness. WARRIOR OF PATIENCE “Permit yourself to not go down a single track.” -Anna Akbari Highlights - Make time for play and enrichment. You shouldn't feel like you need to be someone different in business. We create our own authenticity. It's not possible to always be happy, there will always be valleys in your emotions. Concentrate your contentment on your journey. Trust that you've seen happiness before and it will come again. You have to be open to failure. When you go on autopilot, it will catch up with you in the future. Change is terrifying, but has to happen if you want to achieve your goals. You can't settle. You don't need to have a perfect professional life to be worthy of a personal relationship. Create your own mantra. Guest Contact - Anna's Website Anna's Twitter  Anna's Book  Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way to Personal Happiness  Resources - 12 Must-Have Mindsets for Uncommon Entrepreneurs! A FREE tool for Creative Warriors to help you get clear on the ways you need to think differently to get the results you want. We've been handed a whole bunch of malarky about who we are and how business works that simply doesn't work for us. It's time to set it straight! This tool will give you the insights you need to think your way to success as a Creative Warrior and keep you on track. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn  

Dr. Anna Akbari is a sociologist, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and author of the new book, Start-Up Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way to Happiness. Inspired by the Silicon Valley start-up culture, Anna lights up the show to encourage you to think and operate like an entrepreneur – even if you aren't one. Anna's goal is to disrupt the way we think about our lives: to accept failure, develop an appetite for risk, and to value experimentation and pliability over rigid planning and expectations. 

Anna is a sociologist, writer, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Sociology of Style, an image and life coaching company, and a partner in HVCK, a Silicon Valley innovation consultancy. She is a frequent public speaker and media personality and has written for and been featured by Forbes, CNN, The Atlantic, The Economist, and dozens more. Her new book is Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way To Happiness. Sponsors: ZipRecruiter: Looking for quality candidates to help you grow your business? Find out today why ZipRecruiter has been used by over 1 million businesses (including EOFire)! Sun Basket: Sun Basket delivers delicious, healthy recipes and fresh ingredients straight to your door! Visit SunBasket.com/fire today and get your first 3 meals FREE!  

The digital world is growing faster than ever, but how it is really helping us to create better wellness, loving relationships, and true happiness in our modern world? On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, sociologist, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and the author of Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way to Happiness, Dr. Anna Akbari shares how we can and find both happiness and wellness in a digital world. Listen and learn how to bring more wellness into your life as we dive deep into a discussion about career and life choices, relationships, and money in today's modern life.  JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Think Like A Startup To change her life, Dr. Akbari had to start analyzing each of her decisions like a startup company would approach them. Even though Dr. Anna Akbari had a wonderful career in New York City and academia at New York University and Parsons New School for Design, she eventually realized that it was not enough to sustain her happiness and wellness forever. Following just one career path was not all that Dr. Akbari wanted to succeed at during her lifetime. She knew deep down inside that there had to be something more. One day, she woke up and finally decided it was time to pivot her life. Craving nature, new work projects, expanding her career and life possibilities, Dr. Akbari made the plan to move to California. Academia was her comfort zone but she knew she could be happier if she added more practical passions to the mix. Pausing our lives, pivoting, and making a major change isn't the easiest choice, but it could be what changes the direction of our journey forever.  Happiness Architecture How we can design our lives so that we can create the life that we want. Mental models hold us hostage in thinking that there's only one singular path that we have to follow to be happy and successful. Like a startup trying new tactics and finding better solutions, we can invert the truth about how a life should be lived and begin anew. We can afford to take chances, unlearn something, and innovate. We don't need to make a geographical change like Dr. Akbari did by moving from New York City to California, but we can find new ways to reinvent ourselves and be more open take chances. When we get outside of our comfort zone, we can make it easier for ourselves to pivot our lives in order to increase our wellness and happiness.  The 3 Part Formula for Happiness & Success If we get to a point in life where we know we can no longer stay with the same unrewarding job, a lot of us need to pivot our careers or find a new place to live like Dr. Akbari did to rediscover her wellness and happiness. While moving to a completely different location or leaving our work field for another career may not be entirely feasible, there is a formula we can use to evaluate and choose our next move. During our interview, Dr. Akbari shares her 3 Part Formula for Happiness and Success and how we can apply it to our lives. Simply ask yourself the following questions: Passion: What is something that you are passionate about? Practicality: What are you skilled at or could be good at? Audience: What does your audience demand? If all of these three areas successfully intersect, then you've created your own secret sauce for happiness and success.   Listen to Episode 106 as Dr. Akbari Uncovers Why Dr. Akbari decided to title her book, "Startup Your Life" and how it relates to her personal life. What her experience was like during the 2008 recession as a working professional. How "pivoting" can help us improve our careers, relationships, wellness, and more. The biggest pivot that Dr. Akbari has made in her life when she decided to leave New York City. Happiness Architecture: Digital Happiness in our modern world. How Dr. Akbari is able to handle decision fatigue throughout the day. What digital happiness can look like in 2017. How we can design our lives so that we can create the life that we want to create. What Dr. Akbari did to invert all of her assumptions about what would happen if she left NYC and took a chance to move to California. How do we know if we should drastically change our environments or stay where we are? What can we do to get rid of some of the facts that we used to believe about ourselves? How can we get rid of old software to start anew? Why Dr. Akbari decided to include the following quote in her book from Paramahana Yoganana: "Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them.” The 3 Part Formula for Happiness according to Dr. Akbari. How we can strategically spend money to help our feelings of well-being and security. Can love and relationships really thrive in this digital age? How does each gender play a part? How do men and women feel empowered in the world of technology? How do we socialize without technology? Why ghosting is one of the most selfish things a person can do in both their personal and professional lives.  Top 3 Takeaways From The Show Pivoting can help us improve anything we want to actively change in our lives. Our careers, relationships, or wellness can all benefit from pivoting. We can become better "pivoters" when we don't invest in the idea of what our singular outcome will be. If we keep an open mind and if we're experimenting with how we'll get to where we want to be, then the constant feedback will help us readjust our input. It's always good to remember to not be too over-attached to something that wasn't even feasible in the first place. Relationships, both personal and professional, have changed because of all of the new digital technology. We're so used to online dating that for someone to actually come up to us and ask us out in person can seem strange and even intimidating. The digital age has really affected the roles that both men and women play in relationships. Now there are all of these new terms like catfishing and ghosting that are really affecting our relationships with each other. We've gotten so used to moving from one relationship to the next through dating apps, they we don't take the time to really dig deep into one relationship. Conventional pieces of wisdom such as "money cannot buy happiness" is affecting the way we see money today. What a lot of people don't realize is that without money, we don't have the ability to create, thrive, nor relax. How we spend our money can affect our wellness and happiness. If we spend our money more strategically by investing in experiences, it can help build long-term happiness compared to buying objects. If we're worried that a life decision will set us back financially, we have to be honest with ourselves. Will it just slightly lower some of the luxuries that aren't bringing us happiness or will it threaten our well-being and security? Power Quotes From Dr. Anna Akbari [tweetthis]"If you follow your heart and you keep the 3 Part Formula in mind, then you will be happy." - @annaakbari[/tweetthis] "Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them.” - Paramahana Yoganana "The actions I did weren't necessarily glamorous decisions, but they were actions that many people think are out of reach for them. The difference is that I was trying to figure out life hacks and how to do things that might immediately seem inaccessible. That is what startups do all the time. That's what they have to do all the time to be relevant and to beat out the major competition. The more I applied that thinking to my life, the more of an edge I got and the happier I was." - Dr. Anna Akbari on how she was able to startup her life. "It's easier to be happy in the sludge. Much of our life is spent in the sludge. It's not all spent in those top-of-your-game milestones. We think that achieving those milestones will make us happy, but it's really all of those in-between moments that we have to sort out along the way that bring us joy." - Dr. Anna Akbari on how working towards achievements is what brings us purpose and makes us happy.  "As devastating as it was, I think the 2008 recession was actually really liberating for a lot of people. A lot of my friends and peers had been relatively unhappy in their life and career paths. Then everything that they had always taken for granted was pulled out from underneath them. So they thought to themselves, "Well, I should just go do what I want to do if this career that I don't want to do isn't secure anymore." - Dr. Anna Akbari on the effect of the 2008 USA recession and how people realized that they could change their careers to something that they love to do.  "Stop investing in so much of what the initial idea of what your singular outcome can be. If you're always thinking about what you're working toward and if it's only towards one thing, then you're not going to be open to a pivot. Any kind of shift in your focus or in the outcome is going to feel like a failure and an unacceptable outcome." - Dr. Anna Akbari on what can hold us back from pivoting and therefore making a successful change in our lives. "We've been taught over and over again that we should focus on one thing and really excel at it so that we can climb the ranks. But that's not the correct path for a lot of us; especially if we have different interests or just want to diversify our income. Following a singular path is not the only or right path for most people." - Dr. Anna Akbari on why pivoting and changing our paths can be the right thing for a lot of us.  "When I started following my heart and not doing just what was immediately professionally practical, all of these new professional opportunities for success started flowing in." - Dr. Anna Akbari on how her biggest pivot to move from New York City to California helped her find happiness in her career.  "We're at this interesting point in time when technology is such a crucial element of our lives and it affords us so many wonderful conveniences and yet, as we all know, it simultaneously diminishes and deteriorates the quality of our lives." - Dr. Anna Akbari on digital happiness. "Why does this magnificent applied science which saves work and also makes live easier bring us so little happiness?" - Albert Einstein on how technology can bring us very little happiness.  "Wherever you go, there you are." - Josh Trent "The more that we can keep our minds ripe and ready for change, the better we will be. Constantly pushing yourself out of your comfort zone or introducing new variables into your life will keep you fresh." - Dr Anna Akbari on how we can be open to change and be rid of old software or false beliefs.  "Your opportunity for both success and happiness is at this intersection of what you're passionate about, what you're actually skilled at or could become skilled at, and what people are demanding. If you can find an intersection of those three things and use that to interrogate which passions are viable and which aren't, you're going to have a much smoother and happier path." - Dr. Anna Akbari on her advice to clients on how to interrogate their passions for happiness and success. "When it comes to money and happiness, it's less about specific numbers and more about the choices that surround those numbers. Studies find that the amount of money you make matters less than how you spend it. While money alone can't buy happiness, strategic spending can significantly enhance your well-being." - Dr. Anna Akbari in chapter 8 (Hustle and Grow) of her book, Startup Your Life.  "Finding happiness is not so much in trading to a new novelty, but rather digging deeper. Really taking the time to put in the work is the key component with relationships."  - Dr. Anna Akbari "To follow my heart and not just always be thinking about being practical. If you follow your heart and you keep the 3 Part Formula (passion, audience, and practicality) in mind, then you will be happy." - Dr. Anna Akbari's advice on being happy.  "Everyone has their tipping point when they know that something is a breaking point for them. We all have to decide what that is for us and submit to it when that time comes. Embrace it and reflect on it so that we can grow. We don't grow the most when we're actually thriving. We grow the most when we've had some kind of failure and are forced to reflect and make something of it." - Dr. Anna Akbari on what we can learning from trying something new.  "We might not like everything that we see happening in the world and we can't always change all of that, but we can decide how we're going to design our lives and how we want to touch the communities that we encounter on an every day basis. " - Dr. Anna Akbari on what kind of legacy she wants to leave.  "Wellness is about creating balance. Whether it's sleep, diet, exercise, or meditation while also never forgetting the value of spontaneity." - Dr. Anna Akbari on what wellness means to her.  About Dr. Anna Akbari Dr. Anna Akbari is a sociologist, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and writer.  She is a former professor in the department of Media, Culture, and Communication and the department of Art and Art Professions at New York University, as well as the Art and Design History and Theory department at Parsons The New School for Design. Her research focuses on visual and virtual self-presentation, technology and human intersects, dating and interpersonal relationships, and happiness and well-being. Akbari is the founder of Sociology of Style, which takes an intelligent approach to image and well-being and offers holistic image consulting and life coaching services.  She also created the Sociology of TV, which offers videos and white papers on the social significance of television media in public spaces. She is a partner in HVCK, an innovation consultancy, and the co-creator of the Silicon Valley Insider's Edge video series for entrepreneurs and enterprise employees. Resources Mentioned by Dr. Akbari & Josh Visit the official website of Dr. Anna Akbari Read Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way to Happiness by Dr. Anna Akbari Learn more about Sociology of Style Connect with Dr. Anna Akbari via: Twitter Instagram Attend a New York Tch Karaoke Meet Up Listen to the WFR 099 with Ted Ryce: Eat, Sleep, & Move Your Way to Legendary Health [tweetthis]"Wellness is about creating balance while also never forgetting the value of spontaneity." - @annaakbari[/tweetthis] Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! 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This busy month of February 2017 we covered a full spectrum of topics that can help almost any business or Inventor move their idea, product or service to the next level. Listen in on some or all of this months topics and I am certain you will be impressed by the industry experts giving out there best advice and experiences. The Inventors Launchpad – Roadmap to Success Series is presented by Inventors Launchpad in beautiful Tampa Bay, FL and hosted by Carmine Denisco. Carmine is an accomplished Author, Entrepreneur, Inventor and Co-founder/Managing Partner of Inventors Launchpad. Along with his business partner Rick Valderrama has changed the face of the invention industry and look forward to helping inventors from all over the world move their ideas forward. For more information please visit www.inventorslaunchpad.com

02.22.17 | Anna Akbari is an entrepreneur, sociologist and former NYU/Parsons School of Design professor. She joins The Focus Group to talk about her new book, "Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way to Happiness." Learn the importance of not avoiding failure and the ability to pivot—be it in your career, relationships, or in just finding happiness in life. Working Cats caught Tim's eye and John's "Pick that Flick!" focuses on Oscar Winners. Hear this show, and others, at www.focusgroupradio.com and please subscribe, like, and rate The Focus Group on all your platforms of choice. We're all business. Except when we're not. Now available on iHeart Radio! www.iheart.com/show/269-The-Focus-Group/ iTunes: apple.co/1WwDBrC Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb Stitcher: bit.ly/1N97Zqu Google Play: bit.ly/1pQTcVW YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio Twitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradio Instagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

Anna Akbari, PhD, is a sociologist, writer, and entrepreneur. She holds a PhD in sociology and has taught at NYU and Parsons. She is the founder of Sociology of Style, an image and life coaching company, and a partner in HVCK, a Silicon Valley innovation consultancy. She is a frequent public speaker and media personality, and has written for and been featured by Forbes, CNN, The Atlantic, The Economist, TIME, The Financial Times, TED, Bulletproof Executive, New York Observer, DailyWorth, The Huffington Post, and dozens more.

Dr. Anna Akbari is a sociologist, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and writer. She is a former professor in the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication and the Department of Art and Art Professions at New York University, as well as the Art and Design History and Theory department at Parsons The New School for Design. Her research focuses on visual and virtual self-presentation, technology and human intersects, dating and interpersonal relationships, and happiness and well-being. Akbari is the founder of Sociology of Style, which takes an intelligent approach to image and well-being and offers holistic image consulting and life coaching services. She also created the Sociology of TV, which offers videos and white papers on the social significance of television media in public spaces. She is a partner in HVCK, an innovation consultancy, and the co-creator of the Silicon Valley Insider's Edge video series for entrepreneurs and enterprise employees. She's worked with Cisco, Samsung, DIRECTV, Converse, Avon, Coca-Cola, Lenovo, Tata Communications, SABMiller, Toyota, CableLabs, LG, Sprint, Vitamin Water, Pepsi, Converse, Beverage Marketing Corp., Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, KBS+, Northstar, Sense Worldwide and many more. A prominent thought leader, she is a frequent guest and writer for such outlets as TED, CNN, The Atlantic, DailyWorth, The Bulletproof Executive, Huffington Post, and the Financial Times, as well as a keynote speaker and lecturer at universities, professional conferences, and corporate events. Order her book, Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way To Happiness (St. Martin's Press), watch her TED talk, take the Sociology of Style quiz or sign up for her image transformation video courses for women and men, check out the HVCK video series for entrepreneurs and enterprise, follow her on Twitter, sing with her, hire her (or just say hello). The Inventors Launchpad – Roadmap to Success Series is presented by Inventors Launchpad in beautiful Tampa Bay, FL and hosted by Carmine Denisco. Carmine is an accomplished Author, Entrepreneur, Inventor and Co-founder/Managing Partner of Inventors Launchpad. Along with his business partner Rick Valderrama has changed the face of the invention industry and look forward to helping inventors from all over the world move their ideas forward. For more information please visit www.inventorslaunchpad.com

There have been many entrepreneurs who have given it their all into a company they believe in. Unfortunately many businesses don't succeed, but some can really take off. What is the difference between a Silicon Valley startup that fails and one that succeeds? Anna Akbari, author of "Startup Your Life," takes a look at the leaders of successful startups as models to finding a way to happiness for everyone. What are common characteristics of a startup leader? What should someone do when there seems to be little to control around us? Many entrepreneurs know the sharp sting of failure, yet they keep going. How do we accept failures and get back up after we've fallen down so many times? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://well.org/subscribe Subscribe to The Urban Monk Podcast on iTunes: http://theurbanmonk.com/ Connect with us: http://well.org/ Facebook - http://well.org/facebook Twitter - http://well.org/twitter Pinterest - http://well.org/pinterest YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/wellchannel

Brief Bio: Dr. Anna Akbari is a sociologist, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and writer.  She is a former professor in the department of Media, Culture, and Communication and the department of Art and Art Professions at New York University, as well as the Art and Design History and Theory department at Parsons The New School for Design. Her research focuses on visual and virtual self-presentation, technology and human intersects, dating and interpersonal relationships, and happiness and well-being. Akbari is the founder of Sociology of Style, which takes an intelligent approach to image and well-being and offers holistic image consulting and life coaching services.  She also created the Sociology of TV, which offers videos and white papers on the social significance of television media in public spaces. A prominent thought leader, she is a frequent guest and writer for such outlets as TED, CNN, The Atlantic, DailyWorth, The Bulletproof Executive, Huffington Post, and the Financial Times, as well as a keynote speaker and lecturer at universities, professional conferences, and corporate events.   In this episode, you’ll learn: 3 Powerful habits to optimize your life (10:14) Why positive thinking is not enough (11:18) How to embrace failure in order to become successful (12:50) Why the biggest risk is not taking one (15:00) Why do so many people hate their jobs (18:56) Why instant gratification doesn’t create lasting happiness (27:23) Why age is really just a number when it comes to success (31:30) 3 Tips for a lasting, loving relationship (33:01) The importance of play in our adult life (16:45) 5 Things you can learn from pick-up artists (38:50)   Resources:  Connect with Anna:    Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to . Don’t forget to join our  to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted  

  Anna Akbari, PhD, is a sociologist, stylist, and author of the upcoming book: Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way To Happiness (St. Martin's Press, January 2017). Preorder now: Akbari is more than your garden-variety stylist. She digs deep into your goals, fears and issues, and helps you dress for life you want. Fascinating stuff. Her book is equally fascinating, yet totally common sense. You know those women and so do I: Brilliant in business and money, disasters in their personal lives. Akbari taps into the entrepreneurship-obsessed zeitgeist and breaks down truisms about Silicon Valley incubation into action steps for how to excel in all parts of your life. Including: Finding the career of your dreams Landing the mate or romantic life you crave Health, money and lifestyle you want and desserve.  

A man’s personal style tells women so much more than whether he’s a sharp dresser or not. The first impression you make on her is always made the moment she first sees you. That picture of you tells your story, it can maker of break your chances of getting a date with her. My guest today is a sociologist, writer, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Sociology of Style, an image and life coaching company. I interviewed her for you because I wanted to get her point of view on how men can maximize their style to attract to attract women. Her name is Anna Akbari, PhD, and she’s a former professor at New York University and Parsons School of Design. She's partner in HVCK, a Silicon Valley innovation consultancy. She's also a frequent public speaker at conferences and for corporations. Anna's written for and has been featured by Forbes, CNN, The Atlantic, The Economist, The Financial Times, TED, Bulletproof Executive, New York Observer, DailyWorth, The Huffington Post, and dozens more. Her new book, Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way To Happiness, will be out in December.

We've all heard the saying that we shouldn't judge a book by it's cover. And that we shouldn't judge each other solely based on how we dress or groom ourselves. The reality is that we all judge each other all the time based on our visual appearance. In this episode, sociologist Dr. Anna Akbari will talk about how you can increase your personal power and charisma simply by grooming and dressing better. She'll go into the science of why some of our tendency to judge is hardwired in our biology as well as the cultural factors influencing perception. Learn how to take control of your appearance to promote yourself in a successful way.

Anna Akbari is the thinking persons stylist. She has a PhD in visual sociology, with a specialization in visual self presentation  in addition to over ten years of experience in all facets of the fashion industry.

During this weeks radio show you will learn about: How technology can help us find flow The future of “digital” happiness The role of today’s media culture in our well-being Is there a standard to beauty and self-worth

During this weeks radio show you will learn about: How technology can help us find flow The future of “digital” happiness The role of today’s media culture in our well-being Is there a standard to beauty and self-worth

How do you take image consulting to a whole new level? Listen to our Interview with Anna Akbari, Founder of Sociology of Style to find out! Anna Akbari studied Sociology in her many years as an academic. As she worked in the fashion industry to pay the bills, she became increasingly fascinated by our ability to communicate with what we wear and how we look. She began her image consulting business in 2009 with a completely different approach. She consults with her clients through the lens of the larger picture of who they are, how they feel and what's important to them...not just their clothes. In this interview, Anna talks goes in depth about her sales process, her client interactions and her plans to scale! http://BizWomenRock.com/59

Industry Leaders from the world of Beauty & Fashion providing thought provoking insights from Inspiring minds. Guests are interviewed on their experiences in both Fashion and Beauty and offer the Beauty Fashion and War audience guidance, wisdom and candor. It’s my pleasure to introduce a seasoned professional in the world of Art, Design History and Theory. Founder of ‘Sociology of Style’, which offers intelligent commentary on image and culture-related issues, and Sociology of Style services, its consulting division, which takes a holistic approach to individual empowerment and identity construction through personal styling and image management. Having been featured on the World Renowned Ted Talks, and CNN this Entrepreneur and former NYU Professor is giving the Fashion world something to think about.

When is the last time you thought about your relationship to technology? It is certainly something to consider these days. On this episode of Bulletproof Radio, digital happiness hacker and identity construction expert, Anna Akbari, enlightens us on the sociology of style and how it can help you perform better. You’ll hear about hacking your own identity, the evolution of cultural perception, and how to create closet catharsis. Oh! And ever wondered what beards say about people? You’ll hear something about that too! This is a great show on a holistic approach to individual empowerment. Enjoy! Anna Akbari, Ph.D., is a sociologist and serial entrepreneur. She taught in the department of Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University and at Parsons The New School for Design. Her research focuses on technology/human relationships, digital happiness, and strategic visual and virtual self-presentation and identity construction (including sartorial semiotics and techniques of the body). Akbari is the founder of Sociology of Style, which blends social science with pop culture analysis and practical advice to offer smart, timely commentary on image-related issues and culture. She is also the founder of Sociology of Style Services, her image consulting company, which addresses identity construction through personal styling, image management, and bodily manipulation. Watch her TED talk on "Digital Happiness.” She currently works and lives between San Francisco and New York City.

When is the last time you thought about your relationship to technology? It is certainly something to consider these days. On this episode of Bulletproof Radio, digital happiness hacker and identity construction expert, Anna Akbari, enlightens us on the sociology of style and how it can help you perform better. You’ll hear about hacking your own identity, the evolution of cultural perception, and how to create closet catharsis. Oh! And ever wondered what beards say about people? You’ll hear something about that too! This is a great show on a holistic approach to individual empowerment. Enjoy! Anna Akbari, Ph.D., is a sociologist and serial entrepreneur. She taught in the department of Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University and at Parsons The New School for Design. Her research focuses on technology/human relationships, digital happiness, and strategic visual and virtual self-presentation and identity construction (including sartorial semiotics and techniques of the body). Akbari is the founder of Sociology of Style, which blends social science with pop culture analysis and practical advice to offer smart, timely commentary on image-related issues and culture. She is also the founder of Sociology of Style Services, her image consulting company, which addresses identity construction through personal styling, image management, and bodily manipulation. Watch her TED talk on "Digital Happiness.” She currently works and lives between San Francisco and New York City.

Anna Akbari is the thinking person’s stylist. She has a PhD in visual sociology, with a specialization in visual self-presentation - in addition to over ten years of experience in all facets of the fashion industry.