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Let's talk about owning yourself. How well do you know yourself? Would you like to be the best version of you? Cary Hokama is a certified executive coach, certified holistic personal trainer and nutritionist, best-selling author, and motivational speaker who teaches entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and executives how to become crystal clear about their life's mission and how to reach their fullest potential. Cary also serves as a global ambassador for the National College of Exercise Professionals and the Center for Advanced Coaching. A graduate from Cal State Long Beach, Cary majored in speech communications with an emphasis in public speaking and interpersonal relationships.
We had the honor of speaking with mindset coach, author, and entrepreneur. We discuss how we can take control of our own narrative and lead the life that we want. For all the negatives that we come across, we MUST look at the silver lining and have gratitude for the hurtful, learning, and growing process. It is due to all the experiences in our lives that lead us to the here and now. One of the most essential things about owning your self is to have the power to speak things into existence. What does that mean? Tune in to find out! Enjoy!Cary Hokama:https://www.instagram.com/carydoes/Check Out His Book: "Own Your Self: Master Your Character, Rise To Any Challenge, Find True Inner Peace"https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cary+hokama&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2You can also listen to us on: Spotify:http://bit.ly/EatingCast Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/EaTingCastEating Cast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeatingcast/Chris Tsang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dzer0/Vincent Trieu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trieu.vincent/4
A story of selfless passion to serve & add priceless value. Cary Hokama, a Fearless Warrior made pain his friend to overcome the staggering challenges he faced on his journey to success. He shows why at times we need to step away in order to step up to become the best version of ourselves. He's an ever evolving entrepreneur who selflessly adds priceless value to thousands of lives and proves opportunity is rife even in a post Covid-19 world. Cary's passion, big heart and indomitable spirit infused with truth and honour will inspire you to ‘Own Yourself – Master your character – Rise to any challenge and Find true inner peace', to thrive in a 'business unusual' world! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/businesswithoutbarriers/message
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Our obsession to better understand ourselves and the people around us has led to the creation of a $2 Billion dollar industry built around personality testing. Some of the most famous personality tests include the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or the DISC Personality System. Here’s the truth though – they don’t have any interest in […] The post OYS 088: Why Personality Isn’t Permanent & How To Redefine Your “Authenticity” w/ Dr. Benjamin Hardy appeared first on Cary Hokama.
I’m excited to connect you with my good friend Heather Hennessy. We go way back to the days when we were colleagues at FoxSports producing highlight reels. I would leave the company not too long after but Heather went on to becoming a media personality and sports reporter. I wasn’t surprised at all – Heather […] The post OYS 087: Married w/ Millions And Walking Away – Discover Inner-Strength w/ Heather Hennessy appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Today’s guest is a college drop out who pursued entrepreneurship in real estate at the age of 18. At the time, Andy Nguyen didn’t even know what an entrepreneur was. A few years later, he pivoted into the fashion industry founding IMKING , a premium streetwear brand that garnered success, and it was during that time that […] The post OYS 086: The $50 Million Dollar Ice Cream Brand w/ Andy Nguyen appeared first on Cary Hokama.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Udo Erasmus. With over 40 years of experience and research, Udo speaks on stage with the likes of Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra, sharing extensive knowledge on the topics of holistic health and psychology. He delivers above and beyond for us in an enormously unsettling time. In […] The post OYS 085: How To Find Peace, Health, & Happiness During Uncertainty w/ Dr. Udo Erasmus appeared first on Cary Hokama.
In this episode, I interview Andre Norman – his story is nothing less than incredible. Known to many as “The Ambassador Of Hope,” Andre’s experience and expertise is what empowers him to help people turn their situation around. Andre travels around the world to serve as a mentor and listening ear for so many in […] The post OYS 084: 100-Year Prison Sentence To Harvard Fellow & Lecturer w/ Andre Norman appeared first on Cary Hokama.
There’s a saying by Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Once You Make a Decision, The Universe Conspires to Make It Happen.” In other words, you possess the power to literally create your own reality. How? By DECIDING to – well what does that mean? Here to take you deeper on that narrative that’ll allow you to discover key […] The post OYS 083: This One HABIT Can Change Your World Today appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Hey fam, now is the time to play a bigger game. During this pandemic, this means to not only practice social distancing, but implementing “social eliminating” in order to protect your sovereignty and block out all the outside noise that’s fogging up your highest values. In this 12 min podcast episode, I encourage you to […] The post OYS 082: Social Eliminating = Breakthrough appeared first on Cary Hokama.
In this 13 min podcast episode, I share the realness and severity of the Corona virus that’s taking the world by storm. Most of us have all been affected by it whether mentally, spiritually, emotionally, or economically. In the time of crisis, I still implore an even more relentless pursuit to stretch yourself and create […] The post OYS 081: From Crisis To Community & Clarity appeared first on Cary Hokama.
In this 25 minute podcast episode, I share what I discovered and learned from flying to Seattle to meet someone for lunch. I hope to deliver some valuable insight from my experience of doing this and connecting with now, a friend for life. Inside, hear from my special guest, Marko Kircanski, and his side of […] The post OYS 080: Just Do it appeared first on Cary Hokama.
In this 16 minute podcast episode, I share key takeaways from the life and career of the late Kobe Bryant. Further, I merge the teachings and ideas from the book, “The Big Leap,” by Gay Hendricks on how to perceive the concept of “time” differently in order to experience more abundance, love, and success […] The post OYS 079: What I Learned From Kobe Bryant On Time & Legacy appeared first on Cary Hokama.
One of the best advices I’ve received in the past 3 years is this – Focus on a few things only…so when it comes to your new year’s resolutions, the same perspective should allow for the best results. If you’re already feeling like your goals are slipping away weeks into the new decade, I hope […] The post OYS 078: How To Get Real Results In 2020 (Forget Resolutions, Focus On This…) appeared first on Cary Hokama.
In our society & culture today – the idea of instant success is HUGE! In fact, it’s a sickeningly booming online business right now isn’t it? From over-reported but under-explained success stories of athletes who rose from nothing to music sensations that make their rise to the top look easy. I wanna share a […] The post OYS 077: From Uber Driver to 5X Billboard Charting DJ & Producer with Greg Gatsby appeared first on Cary Hokama.
In today’s episode, I talk about how we all experience the “less than” phenomenon that keeps us stuck inside our own head and stifled in our own tracks. Using my own narrative, I explore how you deserve to be First Class in all that you do, including all that you desire in your life. […] The post OYS 076: It’s YOUR Time appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Today, I sit down with life enthusiast and entertainment super connector, Ashwin Jacob. Seeking money and power, Ashwin said good bye to Boston and drove out to the wild wild west to in hopes of building his entertainment empire. But while he accomplished most of what he set his sights on in just a […] The post OYS 075: Ashwin Jacob – Happiness, Relationships, And The New Hollywood appeared first on Cary Hokama.
What does it take to go from the punchline of a joke to a powerhouse inspirational speaker? Do you really have the power to change the narrative that dominates your life? Just ask my new friend and guest, William Hung! From overnight American Idol sensation to seeing it all fizzle out — William has been […] The post OYS 074: 3 Keys To Becoming Your Own Champion w/ William Hung appeared first on Cary Hokama.
The number one pain that I hear personally from people all the time – “I’m stuck and I don’t know what to do now?” And while it’s easy to regurgitate some of most ubiquitous phrases that we see on social media such as “start with why,” “grind harder,” as an example, I truly know […] The post OYS 073: The 4 Words You Must Ask Yourself To Change Your Life Now… appeared first on Cary Hokama.
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Cary Hokama is an accomplished public speaker, author of the book Own Your Self and personal trainer. Cary brings a lot of great insight into taking steps towards becoming your very best self as well as creating a positive relationship with money, even if we think we don't have enough. This episode is really for anyone who wants to take their life more seriously and take things to the next level.
Today, I talk shop with Jubilee Media founder, Jason Y Lee. Jason, an Ivy League graduate, walked away from his job on Wall St to pursue creating youtube videos back in 2010. Fast forward 9 years, Jubilee Media has recently crossed over 3M + subscribers and over 450M views. They are backed by media […] The post OYS 072: How To Live Deeper w/ Jubilee Media Founder, Jason Y Lee appeared first on Cary Hokama.
I had a chance to sit down with Tim Storey. As an accomplished leader and coach to some of the world’s greatest entertainers and athletes, I was surprised when he shared that he wakes up depressed 3 out of 7 days a week. In this conversation, Tim shares how to experience both recovery and […] The post OYS 071: Comeback & Beyond: From Recovery to Discovery w/ Tim Storey appeared first on Cary Hokama.
My guest today is David Meltzer. Uncle Dave (as deemed appropriate on Instagram- check story), is currently the CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, one of the world’s leading sports & entertainment marketing agencies, which he co-founded with Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon. Prior to S1M, he was CEO of the world’s first smartphone, the PC-E Phone, […] The post OYS 070: Radical Humility & The Spirit of Excellence with CEO David Meltzer appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Enjoy this POWERFUL & intimate conversation with comedian and entrepreneur, Joe Jitsukawa, and lifestyle entrepreneur & digital marketing extraordinaire, Shun Gunna. We discuss everything from our humble beginnings, to going through rough times – being broke, failing multiple times, receiving social media hate, and using our aligned missions in order to break through our […] The post OYS 069 – How To Endure During Tough Times w/ Joe Jitsukawa & Shun Gunna appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Transformational Coach, Patricia Young, welcomes sensitive, spiritual, and growth oriented women to join her for teachings and conversations about Awakening to Life. Join Cary Hokama and Patricia Young for an soulful conversation on "'Kaizen' the Japanese word for 'improvement'". In this episode you will learn tips for continual improvement and growth, at a personal and professional level. To learn more about Cary visit: www.caryhokama.com To get a copy of Patricia's new Book "Awakening to Life: Your Sacred Guide to Consciously Creating a Life of Purpose, Magic and Miracles" - www.AwakeningToLifeBook.com To learn more about Patricia's offerings, visit www.InnerProsperityAcademy.com
Let’s face it, getting a handle on your personal worth can be tricky. Think too highly of yourself and you are an arrogant asshole, think too little of yourself and you become a miserable and depressing person to be around. Somehow we have to strike a balance between the two and find the right […] The post OYS 068: Stop Selling Yourself Short & Realize Your Value! appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Have you ever seen one those commercials where they put a Jeep in an impossible scenario? Usually, the Jeep is in a canyon or trying to get past a field of boulders and somehow the driver is skilled enough to not only get the vehicle unstuck but ready to move forward and face the […] The post OYS 067: Don’t Settle for Getting Unstuck, Become Unstoppable! w/ Carmen Wilde appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Fam, it’s time for me to take a few minutes in the hot seat. I going to open up my heart and show you what’s knocking around inside. Let me start by expressing how thankful I am that you’ve come this far on the journey with me. I’m convinced we’ve still got some amazing […] The post OYS 66: Looking At the Future of OYS, the Greatest Is Yet To Come! appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Superheroes are enjoying a massive cultural moment right now and I am HERE for it, fam! I LOVE all of it, from Wonder Woman kicking ass and taking names to Captain America and the Avengers saving the world on a regular basis. Which superhero do you identify with? Are you a little nerdy like Bruce Banner? Are […] The post OYS 065: Learn How to Unleash Your Inner Hero! w/ Dr. Chris Zaino appeared first on Cary Hokama.
If you were to look at your life as a movie, who plays the hero and who plays the villain? I’m quicker to identify the villain in my story than the hero. The villain? That’s easy, insecurity. Insecurity has kicked my ass in the past and from time to time, he still rears his ugly […] The post OYS 064: You are More Than a Stereotype! Reframe Your Mindset w/ Kevin Kreider appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Do you ever feel like you are pulled in a thousand different directions? It seems that in order to succeed in today’s social media environment you have to be a jack of all trades and a master of none! From Facebook Live to YouTube channels and IG Stories, there are so many ways to […] The post OYS 063: How to Get Back to the Basics and Build a Foundation for Success w/ Evan Carmichael appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Did you know that we live in a paradox? Want proof? Scroll through your Instagram feed and then listen to what your closest friends are looking for in a romantic partner. The difference is night and day! While Instagram highlights success, fame, and beauty – at the end of the day, everyone wants to end […] The post OYS 062: Don’t Fall for the BS! Go Deep and Discover Genuine Confidence w/ Nancy Castro appeared first on Cary Hokama.
What is your vision for your life? Beyond the nice cars, six or seven figures in your bank account, and comfortable home – dig deep! What is that you truly want to accomplish with the time that you have on earth? Is fame your goal? Is fulfillment your goal? Is causing the most good […] The post OYS 061: How To Cast a Vision for Success No Matter the Obstacle! w/ Tim Conners appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Do you ever find yourself stuck in a feedback loop of negativity in your own head? You might be scared to admit it but the truth is, at some point we all struggle with limiting beliefs that sabotage our chances for success! The tricky thing is, these limiting beliefs don’t always FEEL negative. Sometimes they […] The post OYS 060: Push Aside Your Limiting Beliefs & Learn How to Live in the Moment w/ Melinda Wittstock appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Remember when you were a kid and you were afraid of that monster under the bed or in the closet? We’ve outgrown those monsters, right? No! They’ve just evolved! Instead of a snarling imaginary beast from childhood, today we hide under the covers from the three-headed monster of fear, shame, and envy. Fear creeps in […] The post OYS 059: How to Break the Power of Fear, Shame, & Envy w/ Tiffany McLain appeared first on Cary Hokama.
If you are anything like me, you HATE the word “average.” Think about it, how often is average a positive word? Average performance, average income, average capacity, average creativity, average perspective, average abilities, the list could go on! Clearly, average sucks! But the truth is, our culture has conditioned us to accept average and […] The post OYS 058: Discover What it Takes to Blaze Your Own Trail to Success w/ Andy Audate! appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Do you have a healthy mindset? Let’s be real, if your mindset was projected into physical form right now, would you have a rockin SIX pack or would it look more like the Pillsbury Doughboy? Be honest! Too often we can get so focused on our physical health that we forget to put in the work […] The post OYS 057: What You Can Do to Build a Healthy Mindset with High Performance Coach, Rachel Lilley! appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Isn’t it time to break free from the “Normal” template that you’ve been conditioned to follow? What would it look like if you became the author of your own story today? How would your life change? My guest, Doug Holt LIVES to help Kaizenites like you leave the dull and colorless life behind to enjoy […] The post OYS 056: Break Free From What’s “Normal” and Become the Author of Your Own Story! w/ Doug Holt appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Did you know that you can put down the mask and let your freak flag fly? It’s true! You don’t have to hide who you really are to fit into a nice and perfect box in order to enjoy success in life and business. Just ask Nick Wolny! On this episode, you’ll hear from Nick […] The post OYS 055: Don’t Be Shy, Let Your Freak Flag Fly! w/ Nick Wolny appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Do you ever get the feeling that we can tend to overcomplicate things when it comes to getting our life in order? While tools, tips, and hacks have their place – what about straight up personal responsibility? On this episode, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and business leader, Chris Okada. Chris is a prolific dealmaker, entrepreneur, […] The post OYS 054: Get Your Sh*t Together and Take Personal Responsibility! w/ Chris Okada appeared first on Cary Hokama.
The mind is a powerful tool and holds the key to how we behave and respond to the world around us. While mindset is a huge buzzword these days, there is a good reason for it! When you understand what motivates and animates certain parts of your behavior and mindset, you can begin to make […] The post OYS 053: Find Your Zone of Genius Through Conscious Communication with Mary Shores appeared first on Cary Hokama.
I’ve got a confession to make, I’ve been taking a step back from my Facebook and IG usage lately and I feel great! Don’t get me wrong, both of those platforms are great tools but they are just that, tools! What I’m after is real community that goes beyond the surface stuff. Do ya feel […] The post OYS 052: Stop Wasting Time By Yourself! Learn the Power of Community Building w/ Diana Tower appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Kaizenites, I can’t wait for you to learn from today’s guest and high performance expert, Allon Khakshouri! This episode is PACKED with great insights and strategies that leaders like you can use to up your game and push forward to the next level of growth in life and business. First, a bit about our guest expert Allon […] The post OYS 051: Discover KEY Insights That Fuel High Performance with Allon Khakshouri appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Have you found your flow in life? Seriously? I know that may sound like a funny thing to ask but the truth is, living in your flow really impacts how you show up in the world. Let’s face it, too often many speakers, leaders, and “Influencers” are full of shi*! If you’ve been around the […] The post OYS 050: Cut Through the BS and Find Your Flow with Damion Lupo! appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Have you ever struggled with binge eating? Imagine what it’d be like if you could finally get rid of that one habit that’s been driving you CRAZY! If you are anything like me, chances are you are ready to make a change in your life and kick that bad habit to the curb once and […] The post OYS 049: How You Can STOP Binge Eating and Upgrade Your Mindset with Dr. Glenn Livingston appeared first on Cary Hokama.
On this episode of OWN YOUR SELF Primoz shares the story of the conversation that started it all, how he’s learned to pursue mastery in powerlifting and in an amazing business that’s equipping others to discover and deliver their own brand of value, and how you can apply some basic but vital tactics to move […] The post OYS 048: The Ultimate Guide To Becoming AND Creating The Ultimate Guide w/ Primoz Bozic appeared first on Cary Hokama.
I’ve been away for a while. And it’s great to be back! I’ve recently heard the saying, “if your reasons aren’t big enough, your excuses will be.” That was big. That was a catalyzing statement to help me realign my purpose – that through my joys and pains, I’m much to be thankful for and […] The post OYS 047: Love Your Drama – How Drama Therapy Can Help You Overcome Depression, Addictions, & Trauma w/ Alexis Maron appeared first on Cary Hokama.
“If you want to reach a state of bliss…make a decision to relinquish the need to control, the need to be approved, and the need to judge” – Deepak Chopra That is what’s up. Kaizenites, what’s up with you? I really wanna know. This world is going bananas right now, and I want to share […] The post OYS 046: Kyle Gray – The 6 Inner Battles You’ll Never Win (And Why That’s A Good Thing) appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Kaizenites, I’m more than excited to share today’s message with you all. In the early 2000’s and as the frontman and lead singer of my rock band, I immersed myself in the rock scene, going to live shows, playing in shows, and exploring all kinds of genres in order to enrich my own palette of my […] The post OYS 045: Dr. Shirag Shemmassian – Higher Learning, Entrepreneurship, & Thriving With Tourette Syndrome appeared first on Cary Hokama.
“If you write as if, you will become.” As CEO & Founder of ChicSparrow, today’s angel-like, master craftswoman, has an incredible success & comeback story. During an extremely difficult season in her life (aka, a near death experience), she chose to own her situation and take massive action in her healing process. What […] The post OYS 044: Jennifer Harvey – Diamonds Are Made Under Pressure, So Is Great Character appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Cary Hokama is best selling author and public speaker who impacts lives all over the world. He drops some serious nuggets on the show. Introduction 2:30 Self-Mastery 4:50 Inner Conversation 7:30 Passion 11:20 Oprah Show 13:45 Own Yourself 15:45 Racism?? 18:35 A season of life 23:30 http://www.caryhokama.com Purchase Book - Own Yourself Cary's Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/own-your-self-podcast/id1128031758?mt=2 Suscribe to DCA iTunes channel https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d... Visit our website at http://dreamchaseracademy.net --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/do-what-you-love-and-love-what-you-do/support
“The greatest revenge is massive success.” This to me is one of the greatest quotes professed by one of the OG rockstars of all time – Mr. Frank Sinatra. Today, we have another rockstar in the house — a young producer, entrepreneur, and media leader who shares that quality questions produce quality answers. His deeply fastened […] The post OYS 043: The Art Of Asking Quality Questions & Humanizing Greatness w/ Omar Elattar (The Passionate Few) appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Not a single person who met Dr. Gladys Ato as a child would’ve ever imagined her to become an influential leader. As a bullied youngster and always ghosting her way through childhood, her father’s insistence on her joining the speech team in the 4th grade not only amplified her visibility as a public speaker, but would cement her […] The post OYS 042: The Good Goodbye – How to Navigate Change and Loss in Life, Love, and Work W/ Dr. Gladys Ato appeared first on Cary Hokama.
We must all suffer from one of two pains: The pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces, while regret weighs tons! There is one certainty, and that is that the end of your life will come much sooner than you want it to. Days are very expensive, when […] The post OYS 041: David Ausberry On Life And NFL – Be Prepared, Rain, Sleet, Or Snow appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Today’s 1-year anniversary podcast episode will kick off in a different way. I want to string up a line of my massive gratitude towards each and every guest whom we’ve been blessed to have and share their insights, wisdom, success, as well as their deepest pains with us. In the midst of sharing our work, […] The post OYS 040: Own Your Self & Rise Up – Motivational Montage with Cary Hokama appeared first on Cary Hokama.
Close your eyes and turn your inner-eyelids into a movie screen for a moment. I want you to start imagining your life in cinema form — whatever comes to mind, let it play out. Maybe it’s a shotgun sequence of memorable events. Maybe you’re reminiscing on one special moment. It may be sad, blissful, nostalgic –maybe, […] The post OYS 039: Chris Burns – Unleash Your GPS (Greatest Possible Self) & Have The Best Day Ever appeared first on Cary Hokama.
When you’re at the very bottom, you’re forced to do 1 of 2 things: You either give up, give in, and turn to your vices, or you face your self and you choose to be better. No matter where you assess your current level in life to be right this second, success is less about what […] The post OYS 038: AJ Adams On Personal Branding – Don’t Compete, Dominate! appeared first on Cary Hokama.
In today's launch episode, we talk with Holistic Transformation Coach, Author, and Motivational Speaker Cary Hokama as we discuss how he created a loving relationship with money when he had every excuse not to.
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