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Has anyone ever told you to just ‘take a breather'? Learning to breathe correctly is just as important as mental and physical training for your overall wellness.In today’s episode, I am joined by the incredible Katie Mac. Katie takes a holistic approach to changing the mind and body of her clients through her business, Katie Mac Wellness. In her work, Katie focuses on the four pillars of wellness - Mind, Body, Heart, and Breath. While breath is obviously critical for us to live, surprisingly not enough people know how to breathe correctly and the impacts that your breathing can have on your health. Tune in to Episode 49 to learn about the different types of breathwork, the impact our breath has on our health, Katie’s advice for those of you who don’t know how to begin breathwork, and much more! In This Episode You Will Learn About the importance of breathwork (3:25)Katie’s advice to begin breathwork practice (11:42)About Katie’s journey into her business and breathwork (18:08)Katie’s breathing technique to calm down (26:04)Breathwork to help with claustrophobia (31:30)The impact of “I am” (37:28)Connect with Katie Mac: InstagramWebsiteLet’s Connect!Email: coachnicolewindley@gmail.comLinkedInFacebook Facebook GroupInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam AllenLeila is joined by Sam Allen - Managing Partner at Sam Allen Associates.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT·  How Sam has built a stellar career despite initial academic struggles, working her way up to board level at Greene King after successful roles at other blue chip companies and latterly founding her own executive search business·  The positive impact that Diversity & Inclusion can have on the world overall, not just business·  The role that executive search/recruitment has to play in building more diverse boardroom/company environments·  ‘Unconscious bias’ at board level – how big a problem is this?RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-allen-1801a914/

In This Episode You Will Learn About: 7 ways to double your income WITHOUT doing more Resources: Visit https://bit.ly/3cusYF8 to grab your free In Tune Rituals Workbook Grab your Affirmation Card Deck: www.4theloveofthriving.com/affirmationcarddeck Show Notes: Whether you are a service base or coaching base entrepreneur, you're likely looking for ways you can increase your income. How can you earn more money without having to spend countless extra hours every day trying to figure out what works? In this episode, I cover 7 different, realistic ways you can double your income without having to work harder or longer. Follow me on social media @4TheLoveOfThriving on Instagram and check out www.4TheLoveOfThriving.com ADD 'SO LONG' to you Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iLvwOV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/4lot/message

Debra Ruh and LaMondre PoughLeila is joined by Debra Ruh and LaMondre Pough - CEO/Founder and Chief Sustainability Officer at Ruh Global IMPACT respectively.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT·  The culture shock that LaMondre experienced when he first became an adult and realised that the world did not view him the same way his mother did·  The work that they are doing at RUH Global to make the world more accessible for those with disabilities·  The need for discriminators/oppressors to take action to fix problems regarding inequality/accessibility instead of those who are being oppressed/discriminated against·  An exciting public announcement by Debra and LaMondre, which was made here first!RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/debraruh/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamondre-pough-b178a09/

Simone Roche MBELeila is joined by Simone Roche MBE – CEO/Founder of Northern Power Women and Northern Power Futures.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT·  How Simone became an entrepreneur and found herself working in gender equality after starting her career in the Royal Navy· The power of “male advocates as agents of change” within the gender equality spaceRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-roche-mbe-49316416/

Julia ChampionLeila is joined by Julia Champion – Managing Director at Champion Talent.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT·  How Julia developed a career in talent management· The work she is doing to encourage greater diversity among media presenters· The improved representation of local/regional accents on British TVRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-champion-954a1513a/

Did you know that 50% of people are unhappy in their jobs? Do you find fulfillment in the work you do or are you one of these people? In this episode, the Fab 5 is talking about the importance of doing what you love for work. There can be pressures from the people in our life to stay in roles we don’t like whether it is for pay, status, or benefits. However, you have to look beyond the outside influences that are causing you to stay in a role longer than you want to and find a role that will allow you to thrive. Throughout this episode, we talk about the reasons people stay in roles that make them unhappy, if our previous work roles brought us joy, what will help move you towards something that you will love, and more.Tune in to hear how the Fab 5 has taken action to leave roles they were unhappy in to do the work they love and why you can too! In This Episode You Will Learn About the previous work roles that we had (4:00)Why risk holds people back from career transitioning (16:40)How your hard times can lead you to your next opportunity (22:10)Why you need to adjust your plan (30:38)What doing what you love feels like (32:50)Let’s Connect!About UsJoin the Facebook GroupInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do you continue to let hurt in your life without taking time to let it heal and let it go? Today is a solo episode so I can keep myself accountable to continue my commitment to myself to do one solo episode a month. I dive into the hurt that I experienced in my upbringing and how I have learned to heal from it. So many people brush their hurt under the rug and never take time to heal those wounds until the hurt can’t be covered up anymore. Whatever you are brushing under the rug, let this episode be the wake-up call for you to take the first step towards healing. Tune in to Episode 41 to learn about my new family member, the hurt I have experienced in my life, and how I began my healing journey. In This Episode You Will Learn About my new family member (2:05)How I have learned to let it hurt, let it heal, and let it go (5:28)What my first step to healing was (10:49)How holding on to hurt causes you to break (17:44)To live with love (22:17)Let’s Connect!Email: coachnicolewindley@gmail.comLinkedInFacebook Facebook GroupInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What emotions are you ignoring? During the past year of the global pandemic, we all were forced to take time to slow down. Slowing down gives us the opportunity to face our emotions or push them down further. Which route did you take this past year? Whether you chose to face your true feelings or continue to ignore them, this episode will make you recognize the importance of confronting those difficult emotions. My guest today is Lydia Luce who is like family to me and an inspirational light in my life. Lydia is a singer and songwriter and her songs are based off of personal stories about accepting sadness and loneliness in order to find clarity of mind. Throughout the past year, Lydia learned that she had emotions she needed to confront and once she took that challenging step, she grew as a person and a musician. Tune in to Episode 37 to learn how Lydia turns to music to express herself, how COVID-19 has changed her outlook, and the incredible impact that her music is having on listeners. Enjoy!In This Episode You Will Learn About the adventures that inspired Lydia’s music (4:39) About Lydia’s tumultuous relationship (13:48)To acknowledge and set boundaries with comparing yourself to others (27:30)How Lydia’s music is impacting others (30:10)Lydia’s three takeaways from 2020 (38:10)Connect with Lydia Instagram Music YouTubeLet’s Connect!Email: coachnicolewindley@gmail.comLinkedInFacebook Facebook GroupInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is your family dynamic? Everyone’s family is different and I am so lucky to have a big family with amazing siblings.In today’s episode, you get a bonus Windley! My sister Shea Windley Johnson joins me to talk about how our big family came to be, her left-of-center background, how the 2009 stock market crash impacted her, and where she is today. Shea’s story is a true testament to not follow what you think you are ‘expected’ to do. She has overcome the pressure of societal expectations by moving through the trials of a career transition and has been thriving since discovering her passion. Despite our big age difference, we have always been extremely close and I am so lucky to call Shea my sister! Listen in to hear all about Shea’s experience entering the workforce during the stock market crash, the dark period of her career transition, and how she uncovered a new passion and started her jewelry business.Some Questions I Ask Can you tell us about your background? (5:13)Can you tell us about Three Wolves? (25:15)In This Episode You Will Learn About our big family (3:22)How Shea learned to be adaptable (12:29)About Shea’s career transition (17:55)How Shea’s jewelry business began (21:49)Why the difficult journey was worth it for Shea (29:55)How Shea has given back to the Native American community (32:17)Connect with Shea Three Wolves Etsy ShopFacebook Three Wolves InstagramLet’s Connect!Email: coachnicolewindley@gmail.comLinkedInFacebook Facebook GroupInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Has something tragic happened in your life that woke up your spiritual awareness? While tragic moments aren’t desired, they provide an opportunity for spiritual awakening that we can choose to accept. In this episode, I am joined by Joe McQuillen. Joe is a man of two successful careers, 35 years sober, an author, and father of two children with one of whom has passed away. After the loss of his son to a canoe accident, Joe began to research the metaphysical and the answers as to what happens after we pass. Joe is the author of My Search for Christopher on the Other Side, an emotional roller coaster that is a beautiful and touching story filled with humor and heartbreak. Tune in to learn about the tragic accident that caused Joe’s son’s death, his spiritual awakening afterward, and how his book has helped his healing process. Some Questions I Ask What happened with your son? (8:17)Can you talk about what your life was like the few days before your son passed away? (15:02)How did taking notes help you? (22:22)What would you tell someone who is like you 10-15 years ago? (28:40)How has the book and writing helped you heal? (34:20)In This Episode You Will Learn About the moment Joe found out about his son’s death (16:51)The message God sent Joe (19:13)Why Joe has no fear of death (21:19)When Joe decided to write his book (25:49)The messages Joe received from Christopher (36:22)Connect with JoeWebsiteBook - My Search for Christopher on the Other Side Let’s Connect! The Grief Recovery MethodInstagramFacebookJoin the Grief Recovery Now Facebook Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on the Manifestation Babe podcast I am SO excited to be joined by a former RBA student, Jodi-Kay Edwards. Jodi and I met in 2018 and I have been following her ever since because she puts out AMAZING content. She was someone I had an instant connection with and could listen to her talk for hours! On today’s episode, Jodi talks about her journey as a business and visibility coach navigating the year 2020, as well as being the voice for her community promoting diversity and inclusion in the spiritual entrepreneurship space. I absolutely loved this conversation.    During this episode, Jodi talks about: The importance of being and having a voice during a time where old racist paradigms are brought to the surface. The importance of honoring the message that's on our hearts and following our intuition at all times to stay in alignment. What it was like growing up as a poor immigrant, and having to shed the low self-worth and victim mindset to get to where she is today.  What it's like to operate from flow, rather than hustle. Jodi dives deep into bringing more inclusion into the spiritual space, and into what manifestation is like from her unique perspective.   Jodi is a Business Coach and Visibility Queen! Jodi is the CEO of Alignment Is The New Hustle, a business strategy and personal development brand that helps early-stage entrepreneurs start, scale, and succeed in business in a flow state. She does this by teaching aligned systems and strategies that mix the woo with the do. Her mission is to empower entrepreneurs worldwide to share their message and get paid for it!   Jodi shares SO many mic drops during this episode and truly INSPIRES you to be a VOICE, honor the message that is on your heart and to follow your intuition. Please be sure to share some love with Jodi over on her Instagram @jodikayedwards and let us know you’re listening! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes in order to receive a free manifestation hypnosis. Just screenshot it before submitting and email it to my team at hello@manifestationbabe.com and I will see you in the next episode.   In This Episode You Will Learn : About the inception of Jodi’s business (6:21) The history behind unconscious biases (20:22) Are people becoming more spiritual and solution based? (39:10) How does the Universe see race and color? (51:28) How does Jodi see money mindset? (57:39) Questions We Answer:    Who is Jodi-Kay Edwards? (5:32) Is there a connection between self worth and the need to hustle? (13.32) Have times changed regarding the Black Lives Matter movement? (32:00) What is Jodi’s perspective of manifestation as a black woman? (46:17) How can people bring in more light during this time? (57:31) Links/Resources  Connect w/ Jodi on Instagram! Jodi’s WebsiteJodi’s Facebook Group: Alignment Is The New Hustle: Strategies For The Successful Entrepreneur Jodi’s E-course Anti Racism Resources  Manifestationbabe.com/links Follow me on Instagram  Join our Manifestation Babe community! Visit our website!

IT’S NEVER GOING TO BE PERFECT. We all have this vision of the ideal life. We work hard and get everything done. All of our relationships are in great shape. We take time to exercise and eat right. But the truth is, there is no magical destination. And even if we reach that place, it could all be destroyed in an instant by one of life’s famous curveballs. Instead of looking at balance like a happily ever after, look at it as something you constantly need to reevaluate and adjust. For this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with Jay Papasan where he shared his philosophy of counterbalance. Jay Papasan is the co-author of The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results. He wants you to be purposeful about the way you spend your time. Learn how to tackle the myth of work/life balance in Episode 885. In This Episode You Will Learn: About work/life balance and if it’s possible (02:00) Why balance is a verb, not a noun (02:30) How to counterbalance (03:00) If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes, and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/885 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

WE FEAR WHAT WE DON’T UNDERSTAND. The future doesn’t have to be scary. You don’t have to put your energy into building bunkers, hiding gold bars in the ground, and preparing for the end. The future can be full of possibility. There are so many exciting advancements happening in the fields of science, health, and space. But you have to change your mindset from fear to positivity. The world is magic. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about the future of health and technology with a transformative leader and visionary: Peter Diamandis. Recently named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Peter H. Diamandis is the founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions. He is also the executive founder of Singularity University, a graduate-level Silicon Valley institution that counsels the world's leaders on exponentially growing technologies. Peter repeats his “Massively Transformative Purpose” to himself throughout his day to give him focus. His passion is the key to his success. So get ready to get excited about the technology of the future on Episode 881. Some Questions I Ask: Isn’t every generation going to be the best time in the world moving forward? (11:00) Have you ever doubted yourself? (33:00) Did anything shift in you when your boys were born? (41:00) Does the future make us dumber? (48:00) Is there anything missing in your life? (1:02:00) In This Episode You Will Learn: About your MTP, or “Massively Transformative Purpose” (17:00) About Peter’s goals for longevity (23:30) The four keys to longevity (26:00) Three questions you can ask to help you find your passion (31:00) Why you should consider banking a placenta (54:00) The single most important skill everyone needs (1:11:00) If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/881 and follow at www.instagram.com/lewishowes

YOUR EGO NEEDS FEEDING. We all have addictions. Some of us know exactly what habits we need to break. Others don’t even realize we’re addicted to unhealthy patterns. Whether it’s smoking, relationships, or simply being addicted to ourselves, we could all benefit from mapping out our habits to begin to understand them. It’s important to foster our curiosity. If we can learn to investigate our minds the way we investigated our environment as children, we can begin to understand ourselves.  Sometimes it’s our ego that we continue to feed. Other times it’s a false sense of reward we think we’re receiving from an old habit. Through mindfulness, we can learn to experience our habits as they are and not as we remember them. When we do this, we can begin breaking even our most challenging addictions. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, we discuss optimizing habits, breaking addictions, and transforming your life with one of the kindest addiction psychiatrists and mindfulness experts that I have ever met: Dr. Jud Brewer. Dr. Jud Brewer is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University, as well as a research affiliate at MIT. As an addiction psychiatrist and internationally known expert in mindfulness training for treating addictions, Dr. Jud has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, and emotional eating and anxiety. So get ready to learn how mindfulness can free you from addiction on Episode 878. Some Questions I Ask: What was the hardest addiction for you to overcome? (11:05) What is the first thing people can do to self-assess themselves? (21:45) What are the 5 or 6 common addictions that most people have? (22:30) Are meditation and mindfulness the solution to everything? (36:00) Are there any addictions that you have not been able to overcome? (46:55) What’s the difference between a habit and an addiction? (50:00) Is mental illness something that can be cured? (54:30) What is the difference between mindfulness and overthinking? (57:50) In This Episode You Will Learn: About the ego and how many people are addicted to themselves (13:25)  How mapping out your habit loops can help you understand the truth about your experiences. (21:00) The power of curiosity (20:00)  About reward-based learning (26:30)  The science behind reward-based learning and how it helps us understand changing behavior (31:30)  How to hack cravings with curiosity (34:30)  How Dr. Jud’s apps help you map out your habits and start your habit-breaking journey (42:00) About positive habits and when they become problematic (45:00)  About the two types of curiosity (52:00)  Why we continue to struggle so much when the answers are often right in front of us (59:00)  The science behind the effect of true generosity, kindness, and connection on our habits (1:07:00) Plus much more... If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/878 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

CRACK THE HEALTH CODE. These days there are a million ways to live a healthy lifestyle. Every day we hear about a new diet or strategy. How do we know what works and what doesn’t work? Information is the key, and with the right information, we can vastly improve our lives. What if you were able to put some of the best health and science experts in one room. Fortunately, that’s what we were able to do. It’s a biohacking breach! On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I’ve combined key lessons from a few nutrition all-stars: Dr. Mark Hyman, Aubrey Marcus, Kelly Leveque, Dr. Steven Gundry, and Dave Asprey. Dr. Mark Hyman, Aubrey Marcus, Kelly Leveque, Dr. Steven Gundry, and Dave Asprey are all health care professionals and biohacking experts. Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D., is the founder and medical director of the UltraWellness Center, Director of the Cleveland Clinical Center for Functional Medicine, and the Chairman of the Board of the Institute for Functional Medicine. Kelly Leveque is a holistic nutritionist, wellness expert, and celebrity health coach based in Los Angeles, California. Her consulting business, Be Well By Kelly, grew out of her lifelong passion for health, the science of nutrition, and overall wellness. Aubrey Marcus is the founder and CEO of Onnit, a lifestyle brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. Dr. Steven Gundry has worked in medicine for over 40 years. He is the Director and Founder of the International Heart & Lung Institute as well as the Center for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, CA. Dave Asprey is the creator of the widely-popular Bulletproof Coffee, host of the podcast Bulletproof Radio, and author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Bulletproof Diet. So get ready to learn how to master your health on Episode 863. Some Questions I Ask: What are some of the things we can do with our bodies to improve our health? (20:00) Why is mindset crucial to your overall health? (10:45) How can you turn off hunger hormones? (17:30) Why aren’t most people at the fitness level they desire? (25:00) Does it matter whether our food is served hot or cold? (30:22) How can someone be positive when they’re broke and unhealthy? (22:00) In This Episode You Will Learn: About the five causes of all disease. (6:55) How to have a champion mindset with your body. (10:00) How bacteria from animal guts can make you younger and healthier. (22:11) Why plants had to adapt to animals. (37:30) About the feedback loop between your brain and your body. (41:23) If you enjoyed this episode, check out the videos, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/863 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

Michelle is a world class ISSA Certified personal trainer and ISSA Certified Nutritionist (CNC) who resides in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and daughter. “Michelle’s mission is to help women break free from the lies and limitations that have been placed on them both mentally and physically. With an amazing culture, and 23 minutes of high intensity weight training, she is helping women acquire many things into their lives, one of which is time. Her belief is that health and fitness should fit around your life, not your life having to fit around health and fitness. What Michelle is known for most is her ability to connect with women in a raw, authentic way in a very filtered world. She wholeheartedly believes in her mission and shows up for a live workout everyday with her community.” In This Episode You Will Learn About:   Michelle and how she got started in fitness, lifestyle, and wellness coaching  (2:15) Why authenticity trumps all when building a business online (6:00) What it means to “Be that woman” (8:45) The importance of showing up for your business, your brand, and your community (14:05) How busy seasons of work can effect motherhood in a surprisingly good way (15:15) The power of live events for your community (26:00) Michelle’s biggest advice for balancing motherhood with business  (32:30) Rapid Fire Questions (48:00) Resources: The Ladies Edge Be That Woman Podcast Follow Christy on IG- www.instagram.com/christykeanecan MIP Insiders Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/themommyinfluencerpodcast  

Guest Bio   Married two weeks after her 19th birthday, Erin is the mother to 6 children, ages 5-13. She holds no degree. She has completed no formalized training. She doesn’t even know how to sew! And yet, she is the President and Founder of Bailey’s Blossoms, a multi-million dollar children’s e commerce clothing line, and Peyton Bre, it’s sister brand for tweens and teens.    With a love for mentorship and coaching, she’s the creator and host of the “Conquering Chaos” podcast and is dedicated to developing a community of individuals who believe that business and motherhood (parenthood) are NOT enemies. She’s the woman who refuses to take “no” for an answer. The woman who sees opportunity where others see failure. And the woman who is determined to help EVERY (man and) woman recognize their potential and find fulfillment in leading a life of balance.     In This Episode You Will Learn About:   Erin and her background  (1:30) How Erin started her business with no formal training or degree (6:55) Erin’s experience getting kicked off of Etsy (I did not even know this could happen) (19:00) Growing and scaling to a 7 figure business (27:45) How social media has helped to grow Bailey’s Blossoms and Erin’s SM marketing strategy (32:35) How she managers her business and life with 6 kids with NO CHILDCARE (40:00) Erin’s biggest tip for someone who has a dream of starting a business  (46:46) Rapid Fire Questions (48:00)   Resources: Shop Bailey’s Blossoms Follow Erin on IG- @erinehooley Conquering Chaos Podcast Follow Christy on IG- www.instagram.com/christykeanecan MIP Insiders Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/themommyinfluencerpodcast  

Youtuber & podcast host Meredith Marsh is one boss mama who has a passion for helping other create impact with video content.      In This Episode You Will Learn About:   Who Meredith is and how she got started in video content creation (1:30) How to repurpose written blog content into video (5:00) How video yields connection & community (6:30) How to get started & the 3 things you need to know about YouTube (7:35) YouTube community, collaboration, and the algorithm (15:10) Meredith’s 5 Tier Filter for YouTube success (19:00) The importance in creating videos that solve a problem for others (26:00) The importance of consistency & time management on YouTube (27:20) Rapid Fire Questions (and the best gear for video) (38:00) Resources: Follow Meredith on Instagram - http://instagram.com/vidpromom  VidProMom Podcast - http://vidpromom.com/podcast VidProMom Blog - http://vidpromom.com VidProMom YouTube Channel - http://vidpromom.com/youtube Facebook Group - Video for Bloggers & Content Creators http://facebook.com/groups/videoforbloggers Video Pursuit Society – (waitlist) videopursuitsociety.com  Socialvideoblueprint.com - tips and layout ideas for repurposing video content so you can reach way more people without spending way more time editing videos 5-Tier Framework - vidpromom.com/framework - 5-Tier Framework for attracting new subscribers and foster an engaging community of loyal fans on YouTube Follow Christy on IG- www.instagram.com/christykeanecan MIP Insiders Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/themommyinfluencerpodcast

Lauren Vandiver Green is an inspiring fashion and travel blogger who calls the shots when it comes to brand deals and negotiations that work for her busy life as a mom. I was so excited to learn all about how Lauren builds relationships with brands to bring home 5 figures a MONTH in exciting partnerships.      In This Episode You Will Learn About:   Why blogging and social media are so great for moms (2:00) Who Lauren is and how she got her start in blogging (3:28) how instagram has changed in the last 5 years in terms of the platform AND how brand collaborations work (7:30) Lauren’s process for working with brands (and her NUMBER ONE TIP for others looking to do the same) (16:30) The power of building relationships with brands for long term partnerships and success (20:30) The importance of professionalism and negotiation in your social media business (21:26) How Lauren finds brand deals (pitching vs. brands reaching out) (23:40) The evolution of an IG husband (if your husband rolls his eyes every time you ask him for a photo, then you will want to listen!) (26:00) LIKEtoKNOW.it and affiliant income (27:50) How to grow with your audience on social media (32:15) Lauren and Christy’s Disney collaboration dream (37:28) How Lauren has been able to travel and cruise the world for free (41:30) How bloggers utilize their own equipment as well as photographers for brand work (45:30) Rapid Fire Questions (49:00) Resources: Follow Lauren on IG  Shop Lauren’s presets Follow Christy on IG- www.instagram.com/christykeanecan MIP Insiders Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/themommyinfluencerpodcast

In This Episode You Will Learn About:  The “velocity relationships” formula The importance of relationship capital Being intentional about who you are building relationships with The role of college in entrepreneurship The experience economy How to build relationship capital Playing the long game What to look for in people you invest in   Resources: Learn more: randygarn.com Facebook: facebook.com/randy.garn.1 Instagram: @randygarn LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/randygarn Twitter: @randygarn   Show Notes: Randy Garn is a true serial entrepreneur: He has built and sold 3 companies, he has his hands in a variety of other companies, and he does business with the best of the best. And he’s going to share some of his best secrets on how he became so successful.   And the best part? He’s also the father of six children and has been married for over 20 years, so he’s been able to accomplish all of this while having an incredible family life. This episode will make you a better person, but more importantly, a better, more well-rounded human being.   Question Highlights:  Can anyone, regardless of where they are today, really create this life of their grandest aspirations?  How can you guide someone in what they are working towards? How does aspiration relate to an entrepreneur’s business performance? What does the future of thought leaders and influencers look like in 5 years? How do you figure out what you have to offer others? What role does a college education play in the entrepreneurial world today? How do you balance work and family life? How do you want your children to view money growing up?   Guest Bio: Serial entrepreneur Randy Garn is a connoisseur of relationships.    Randy has been acknowledged as an Ernst Young “Entrepreneur of the Year,” Forbes’ “40 under 40,” and is a NYT Best Selling Author.   He is perhaps one of the most well-connected individuals in business today. Beyond his energy for life and connections, however, he has mastered the art of turning key relationships into revenue using a formula he calls “Velocity of Relationships” among top and emerging entrepreneurs.    With extensive knowledge and emphasis in the “experience economy,” Randy is a highly sought-after advisor and consultant who plays a key role in the growth throughout the entire customer experience. Additionally, he’s founded and co-founded numerous companies including Prosper, Hero Partners, Skipio, Kartiva, and High Performance Institute among others.   Randy also sits on the Advisory Board of numerous organizations including High Performance Institute with Brendon Burchard; SolutionStream, Parachut.co, and Harvey Mackay Round Table,    Randy is a sought-after keynote speaker and a top-tier business mentor. He is a husband, and father of six amazing children, alumnus of Brigham Young University, a graduate of the Owner President Management Program and holds an MBA from Harvard University.   Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com For the Love of Money is a production of Crate Media

WHAT TURNS YOUR CRANK? We often define ourselves by what job we do. I’m an accountant. I’m a teacher. I work in finance. But maybe we’re thinking about our careers in the wrong parameters. Instead of finding a job, we should be trying to find a way to feel excited and fulfilled every day. If you wake up with dread, you feel like you’re in a suit that’s too small, or you’re uninspired, you’re probably not in the right place. So how do we figure out what we’re meant to do? It’s not easy. But it’s worth trying to figure out. For this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with Suzy Welch where she shares how to find your “Area of Destiny.” Suzy Welch is a business journalist, TV commentator, and public speaker. A popular Today Show and CNBC contributor, Suzy is the author of the New York Times bestseller 10-10-10: A Life Transforming Idea, a guide to values-driven decision making. With her husband, Jack Welch, Suzy founded the Jack Welch Management Institute, ranked as one of the top online MBA programs in the world by Princeton Review and CEO Magazine. In This Episode You Will Learn: About the sermon that gave Suzy the idea of the “Area of Destiny” (2:30) The two types of “Super Highways” (3:30) How to find what you’re uniquely good at (4:00)

  If you are a small business or influencer then you do NOT want to miss today’s episode with Britney Verta, the mom boss behind the childrens’ boutique clothing brand Poppy Laurel. Britney and I break down the barriers between brand and influencer relationships in this raw and honest conversation!   In This Episode You Will Learn About:   Who Britney is and what it takes to start a clothing brand (2:45) The extra effort and are that goes in to running a small business (7:00) How Britney finds influencers to work with (8:45) Being “burned” by influencers in a collaboration (14:25) Professional courtesy and what to do when a brand collaboration is not working out (18:25) The importance of contracts and deadlines in a partnership (19:20) Setting up realistic expectations to set up a collaboration for success (22:00) How to respond to a brand who reaches out for work in exchange for free products (22:45) The importance of follow up (26:30) Why free product posts are essential in influencer growth when starting out (31:31) Why it is ok to say no and respectfully decline (36:43) The value of content (and how to work with brands if you don’t have followers and reach (42:40) The important takeaways from this conversation (48:30) Resources: Follow Poppy Laurel on Instagram Shop Poppy Laurel  Use the code MIPINSIDER for 20% off! Thank you Britney for that kind offer!    

In This Episode You Will Learn About:   Who Pat Flynn is and how he built an online Smart Passive Income empire after being laid off from his dream job (2:50) How to create Smart Passive Income in your life (7:25) How Smart Passive Income allows flexibility to spend more time with your family or creating new business opportunities (9:30) Pat’s inspiration for his new book Superfans and how to create Superfans in your own personal brands and businesses (16:45) A big time inside tip from Pat Flynn on how to make a huge impact to build Superfans (20:00) How to switch your mindset to allow yourself to have “fans” (25:20) Pat’s answers to my rapid fire questions (27:00)   Resources: Smart Passive Income website Preorder Superfans before August 13, 2019 to receive the FREE audiobook

Lauren Gleisberg is the health and wellness coach and mother of two behind LaurenGleisberg.com. After starting a blog in 2004, Lauren has grown a super engaged community and built a 6 figure fitness business from home. She is such an inspiration to mompreneurs everywhere!   In This Episode You Will Learn About:   How Lauren Gleisberg got started as a health and wellness coach & entrepreneur (1:10) The value of building a community vs building a following (6:12) The importance of SHOWING UP for your community (13:30) How to outsource in order to show up more successfully as a community leader as well as a mother (15:05) How to find your dream team (17:20) The power of “NO” to prioritize business and personal obligations (23:10) Time management strategies to minimize distractions (26:26) Resources: Lauren Gleisberg: Happiness, Health, & Fitness Mom Plans Coupon code for 15% off any program: MIP

James Nord is the visionary CEO behind one of the top influencer marketing companies in the world, Fohr. Co. With over 80,000 influencers in their network and state of the art tech advances in the market, James has super accurate and targeted information about trends in this space.  Follow Christy Keane on IG: www.instagram.com/christykeanecan In This Episode You Will Learn About:   How James got started in this space and his influence for starting Fohr (1:25) What Fohr is, what analytics and insights it offers, and how it can tell you whether an influencer is authentic (14:30) How Fohr is using unique technology to build brand/influencer relationship OFF of its platform as well (19:00) Current trends in social media marketing (24:00) Why you are losing followers (27:25) How intentions and sponsored content are changing content creation (32:00) Why taking a break from sponsored content actually is a huge turn on to brands (38:00) What influencer marketing companies are looking for (following count vs. reach vs. engagement) (42:15) Creator accounts and if you should switch (48:50) How to get blue check mark verified by Instagram (51:30) Resources: Fohr.Co Influencer verified reach and analytics (Its FREE to sign up!) James Nord on IG      

Casey Wiegand, a mama of 4, is a blogger, influencer, and Royal Crown Diamond team leader with Young Living. On today’s show, Casey dives into balancing mom life and MLM marketing with confidence.    In This Episode You Will Learn About:   Who Casey is and how she got started in social media and Young Living (1:25) How Casey grew her Instagram to 160k followers (6:45) How to honor your family and spouse’s privacy on social media (10:45) How to create success OFF of social media and how Casey grew an MLM marketing team of over 78,000 (20:40) How Casey outsourced and found her dream team in order to buy back time as a present mama (28:00) What apps and time management tools Casey uses (29:00) Mom guilt and the beautiful lesson that hard work teaches your kids (33:45) How Casey balances working passionately & nurturing presently (35:00) How Casey has grown a pinterest to over a million monthly views What oils are helpful for labor and postpartum How Christy and Casey handle the emotional toll of social media and stagnant growth (46:20) Rapid Fire Questions ((49:45)   Resources: The Wiegands blog Casey Leigh Essentials - A lifestyle journey with oils   Show notes & Transcript http://www.motherhoodignited.com/?p=413      

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE THE BEST. So often we feel behind. Other people have already figured out what they want. Other people got started earlier. They’re sure of the path they’re on. But that’s not necessarily a good thing. I would have never thought I’d end up where I am now. My whole life I’ve been a generalist. I’ve never been the best at anything. There was always someone bigger, faster, and stronger. But I had heart and vision, and I was willing to work just as hard. This allowed me to collect a lot of different skills. Those skills, even though they seem random, make me successful on the path I’m on now. If you take your time and follow your inspiration, you’ll end up somewhere you couldn’t have even imagined. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about finding your perfect career path with an expert on fulfilling work: David Epstein. David Epstein is a New York Times bestselling author and a science and investigative reporter. He co-authored the story for Sports Illustrator that revealed Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez had used steroids. His writing has been honored by an array of organizations, from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, to the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Center on Disability and Journalism, and has been included in the Best American Science and Nature Writing anthology. David gives example after example of people who had diverse backgrounds that seemed unrelated to the thing they ended up being famous for. He says that his most important projects are things he never could have planned. So get ready to learn why setting rigid long term goals may actually hold you back on Episode 817. Some Questions I Ask: How do we know what our best skills are? (22:30) What advice would you give your son about figuring out his career? (23:30) How do we do the matching process for ourselves? (43:00) Why do we have an obsession with being the best? (57:00) How do we know when we’ve found fulfillment? (1:04:00) In This Episode You Will Learn: About the concept “skill stacking” (10:00) Why David wrote his book on generalists (11:00) About The Dark Horse Project (13:30) Why “self-regulatory learning” is the most beneficial (16:00) About the “end of history allusion” (25:00) How David uses a “book of experiments” (48:00) Why we get stuck in the rut of competence (52:00)

Harvest seeds of growth. Ending relationships is never easy. But it’s a part of life. Not all relationships last, but it’s how we end them that makes all the difference. You can use the opportunity to plant seeds that better your future, or you can plant bitter seeds that will bloom into hatred and rage. You make the decision. It is possible to consciously uncouple. For this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with Katherine Woodward where she explained the best way to end a relationship. Katherine Woodward Thomas, M.A., MFT is the author of the New York Times Bestseller Conscious Uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Even After, which was nominated for a Books for a Better Life Award, and the national bestseller, Calling in “The One:” 7 Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life. She is also a licensed marriage and family therapist and teacher to thousands from all corners of the world in her virtual and in-person learning communities. Katherine teaches us to understand our feelings and gives us techniques to release them. In This Episode You Will Learn: About “affect labeling” or naming your feelings (2:00) The practice of Tonglen (3:55) How to harvest the seeds of growth that are underneath our emotions (4:30) About the concept of Karma (5:20)

THE HARDEST THING TO DO WHEN YOU GET OLDER IS CHANGE A HABIT. There is a Buddhist metaphor of the elephant and the rider. We are all riding an elephant. We think that we are in control. We have the reigns. But the elephant could overpower us at any moment. No matter how much we use our minds, our emotions ultimately are more powerful. This applies to the way we eat. We become slaves to our cravings and desires. Sometimes it takes something big to get back in control of our “elephant.” On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about changing habits, being authentic, and what it takes to build the longest running act in Vegas with one of the world’s most famous magicians: Penn Jillette. Penn Jillette is a magician, actor, musician, inventor, television personality, and best-selling author best known for his work with fellow magician Teller as half of the team Penn & Teller. The duo has been featured in numerous stage and television shows such as Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and Penn & Teller: Bullshit!, and are currently headlining in Las Vegas at The Rio. He has published eight books, including the New York Times Bestseller, God, No!: Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales. Not many people can keep a marriage together for over forty years, let alone a working partnership. Penn is someone who shows up authentically every day. He isn’t afraid to express his thoughts and values even though they upset some people. So get ready to learn how to doubt yourself less and care about the things that matter on Episode 814. Some Questions I Ask: Why do we live in so much fear when we’re safer than ever? (8:00) What are you most proud of in the last few years? (9:00) Which of your parents is the most influential in your life? (47:00) What’s the lesson you still need to learn about yourself? (54:00) Is there anything you wish you would have done differently in the last years? (1:01:00) What is your superpower? (1:09:00) In This Episode You Will Learn: About the “mono diet” (20:00) Penn’s thoughts on religion (40:00) What makes Penn and Teller successful as a partnership (58:00) About “effective altruism” (1:13:00) How empathy makes a great magician and artist (1:19:00) If you enjoyed this episode check out the video, show notes and more at www.lewishowes.com/814 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

BUILD YOUR CASTLE. Love at first sight is bullshit. A relationship is like a castle. You find a plot of land that has a lot of potential. Then, bit by bit, you build the castle. But it takes work from both of you. One person can’t be laying the bricks while the other is home watching TV. After lots of hard work, you’ll have something unique and ornate that belongs to you. You’ll have a castle. That’s love. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about the key to lasting relationships with an international guru of the dating and relationship-coaching scene: Matthew Hussey. Matthew Hussey is a speaker, New York Times Bestselling author, columnist for Cosmopolitan Magazine, and dating expert on ABC’s digital series What To Text Him Back. His corporate clients include Hugo Boss, The Perfume Shop, Virgin Gyms, Procter & Gamble, Bare Escentuals, U.S. legal giant Weil Gotshal & Manges, and global management consultants Accenture. 50,000 women have attended his live events and he has reached over 10 million online. Matthew says that the “activation energy” for starting relationships is lower than ever. This causes ghosting. People are less invested in relationships. But there are ways you can meet people indirectly. So get ready to learn the three things you need to build a great relationship on Episode 811. Some Questions I Ask: Do people even want to have a committed, long term relationship? (19:00) Is a great relationship when you stop thinking about your needs and not expecting anything in return? (21:30) How do we step outside of the emotional feelings in a relationship? (25:00) When do you know you’re ready for a committed, intimate relationship? (47:00) What are the three things you need to have to sustain a relationship? (52:00) In This Episode You Will Learn: About “activation energy” and why things like Tinder make it low (10:00) Why space is important in order to not react emotionally (30:00) About the “castle” metaphor and why you need to build together (38:00) Why the “trash cans” define your relationship more than the highlights (45:00) The four stages of all relationships (1:02:30) The first step you can do to get out of the weeds of singlehood (1:11:30) If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes, and more at www.lewishowes.com/811 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

In This Episode You Will Learn About:   Diving deep into personal development with her coach Amelia’s experience at The Bliss Project Rituals of taking pressure off of herself before stepping into a leadership role Leaving a toxic relationship and self-medicating to numb The altered messages that Amelia learned as a child Being in “sugar baby” relationships Hitting rock bottom and developing a relationship with God Pushing things away + being viscously defensive What integration means to Amelia Amelia’s money story that continued to show up What daily fear feels like and how Amelia is facing it Setting intentions and releasing from the outcome   Resources: Learn more: stokedyogi.com Instagram: @stoked_yogi Listen: Rise to Thrive Podcast   Show Notes: I am SO excited for today’s episode because I sat down with Amelia Travis, a yoga teacher with over 500 hours of education, a writer, speaker, business coach, and the founder of Stoked Yogi. After breaking her back in a surfing accident, Amelia realized that life is too short to do anything but what you love - our dreams exist for a reason. Her daily mission is to love people and help them activate their highest potential. Amelia and I met at The Bliss Project, and I am so grateful that our paths crossed! This episode is sure to leave you feeling inspired to take action in your own life, and transform your negative script into one of pure passion.   Question Highlights: What do you do to take some pressure off before you lead? Why did you lean on crutches, like drugs, to numb yourself? What made you take a first step out of the numbing lifestyle? Does the theme of pushing things away still come up for you now? What kind of work are you doing around passing the tests of life? What does daily fear feel like for you?   Guest Bio: Amelia Travis is an E-RYT 500, writer, speaker, and business coach. As the founder of Stoked Yogi, she’s impacted thousands of lives through yoga education programs, stand up paddle and surf experiences, and women’s empowerment retreats. The journey to an empowered life was a long and winding road. Body dysmorphia, people pleasing and perfectionist tendencies led Amelia down the path of drug addiction, disordered eating, abusive relationships and a “sugar baby” lifestyle, and spiraled her into a rock bottom of a hundred thousand dollars in debt and a lost and broken heart. In 2009, a spiritual awakening led Amelia to the realization that she was the only one standing in the way of becoming the woman she wanted to be. She decided to embrace messy, imperfect, unapologetic FEELING, and has since built and scaled a multi-six figure business, certified over 700 yoga teachers in stand up paddle board yoga and coached hundreds of women to personal and professional success. Amelia’s writing has been published in Yoga Journal, Huffington Post, and the Inertia. She has also had the honor of sharing a message on mindset shift as a TEDx speaker. In 2012, after breaking her back in a surfing accident, Amelia realized that life is too short to do anything but what you love - our dreams exist for a reason. Her daily mission is to love people and help them activate their highest potential. She lives by her personal mantra: Set your intention, breathe it to life. Earn Your Happy is a production of Crate Media

SPEND ON THE THINGS YOU LOVE. We all have an area of life we love spending money on. For me, it’s relationships. For you, it could be travel, food, wellness or something else. This is called your “money dial.” Once you figure out your money dial, you can spend intentionally on that rather than spending lots of money on everything. For this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with Ramit Sethi where he shared about his concept of “money dials” and how to spend money on the things that bring you joy. Ramit says that we should cut back spending on things we don’t care about but spend without apology on the area that makes us the happiest. We can also stop judging other people for having different money dials than us. Learn how to identify your money dial and how it can take your life to the next level in Episode 798. In This Episode You Will Learn: About the different “money dials” people have (1:40) The most common “money dial” (2:03) Ramit’s personal “money dial” (2:56) What you should cut back spending on (4:18) Follow me on: Instagram @LewisHowes Twitter @LewisHowes Facebook @LewisHowes

YOUR MOST POWERFUL TOOL IS YOUR VOICE. We are surrounded by stories of injustice around us. It can be overwhelming. Screaming with anger doesn’t get you very far. Making the other side wrong just makes a war. So how can you make a change? You have to come from a place of compassion. Know the result that you want. Stop leading with emotion and try instead to focus on the concrete change you want to make. We live in a democracy- our voice counts. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I discuss how the legislative system works with a powerful sexual assault advocate: Amanda Nguyen. Amanda Nguyen is the founder and CEO of Rise, a non-governmental civil rights organization. She was the power behind the Sexual Assault Survivors' Rights Act, one of 23 bills to pass unanimously through US Congress. She was in Forbes' 2017 "30 Under 30" Law & Policy list and was an invited speaker at the 2017 Women's March on Washington. In 2018, California representatives Mimi Walters and Zoe Lofgren nominated Nguyen for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. Amanda was raped in college and soon after learned of the injustices surrounding sexual assault survivors. Instead of getting angry, she made a change. So get ready to learn how you can make a difference by taking political action on Episode 788. Some Questions I Ask: How does someone rewrite a law? (5:00) How were you able to raise two million dollars in the last two years? (19:00) What’s your biggest fear? (31:00) How does someone who has been through trauma get a message across without anger? (37:30) What makes you feel the most loved? (53:00) In This Episode You Will Learn: About the Survivor Bill of Rights that Amanda helped get passed (11:30) How to avoid “activism fatigue” (18:30) The process for passing a bill (22:00) About Work/Life Integration vs. Work/Life Balance (33:00) How to transcend party lines when trying to make a change (40:00)

YOU HAVE TO SHOW UP EVERY DAY. I’m not a distance runner. When I run, the first few minutes are easy. But after a mile, it starts to hurt. I can either stop there, or I can keep going. When I push through the adversity, I feel like I can run forever. I hit the zone where it doesn’t hurt anymore. The same thing happens in life. You have to keep giving it your best even when it’s hard. You have to know that something great is waiting for you on the other side. Everything you’re going through now is paving the way for success in your future. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about passion and hard work with a woman who revolutionized the dessert industry: Christina Tosi. Christina Tosi is a chef, author, and television personality. She is the founder and owner of Milk Bar, the sister bakery to the Momofuku restaurant group, and just opened her seventeenth store. Christina is the recipient of several awards and was featured on a list of "Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink" by Food and Wine Magazine in 2014. Christina shares that every time she gets close to a goal, she raises the bar a little higher. She is always growing and always learning. So get ready to learn how to find your true passion and share your gifts on Episode 778. Some Questions I Ask: Can you tell us the story of how Milk Bar came to be? (12:00) How did you learn how to scale your business? (24:00) What’s your vision for Milk Bar? (31:00) How do you continue to reinvent the dream (34:00) What’s the worst voice you have in your head, and what’s the best voice (39:00) Do you think you’d be as driven as you are if you weren’t critical of yourself? (42:00) In This Episode You Will Learn: About filming Netflix’s Chef’s Table (8:00) The lie of the “overnight success” (10:00) How David Chang influenced Christina (15:00) The problem of “knowing too much” (29:00) How working out can help you in business and life (37:00) Why you can’t use outside approval to measure success (43:00)

TRANSFORMATION IS A ROLLER COASTER. It’s that time a year where a lot of us commit to making changes in our lives. But sticking with resolutions is hard. Very few of us are consistently committed to ourselves. It is not easy. We have to think of new habits like a roller coaster. We’re building momentum to making the change. But then the roller coaster goes down. The dip is normal. When you’re feeling low, you have to know that you will climb back up. You have the forward motion to make it happen. To talk about this journey of transformation, I wanted to share a special presentation and Q+A from this year’s Summit of Greatness with an inspirational icon: Shaun T. Shaun T is a world-renowned health and fitness expert, TV host, motivator and creator of the best-selling fitness programs INSANITY, HIP HOP ABS, FOCUS T25, INSANITY MAX:30, CIZE and newly released SHAUN WEEK. He has hosted several primetime TV series and shared the stage with Adam Lambert and Val Kilmer in the musical version of the Ten Commandments, as well as landing roles in Pippin, Applause, Six Feet Under and the feature film Beauty Shop. A native of New Jersey, Shaun T received a BS in Sports Science and a minor in Theater and Dance from Rowan University. He’s danced with Mariah Carey as well as Aaron and Nick Carter, and choreographed for USTA’s Arthur Ashe Kids Day, the NCAA Final Four Halftime Show and the movie Bring it on: All or Nothing. Shaun talks about the phases that we go through when we try and succeed. He shares the superpowers that you have to get in touch with to withstand the roller coaster of chasing a goal. So get ready to learn how to unleash your seven superpowers on Episode 725. Some Questions Asked: What stories need to be told? (7:55) Who do you prepare yourself for the low? (11:06) How do you encourage people to stop hiding the things they’re uncomfortable with? (12:46) How do you go bananas but balance your life? (16:12) In This Episode You Will Learn: About the “secret backpack” that has tools for your life (8:12) Listen to what people are saying their biggest pain (9:57) What are your needs and wants now (11:48) Why you have to have a mirror moment every day (17:40)

When you feel like you’ve reached your limit, you’re only 40% there. How often do you listen to your body when it says, “I’m done?” We get tired, our muscles get sore, so we throw in the towel. We’re wired to stop every time we start to feel pain. But if we ignore that, we can push ourselves to a new limit. Unless you get uncomfortable, you won’t know what you’re really capable of. That’s why I’m excited to revisit a conversation I had with a new friend who is always pushing himself to the next level: Jesse Itzler. Jesse is ultramarathon runner who is also a bestselling author, award-winning rapper, and an original partner for ZICO coconut water. He is the co-founder of Marquis Jets and a co-owner of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks. Jesse was able to take on everything in his life by putting himself first. Like Jesse says in this episode, “So much of business is a reflection of you, and so many of us don’t invest in ourselves.” Learn how to push yourself past your limit to achieve what you never thought possible on Episode 699. In This Episode You Will Learn: About the 40% Rule (1:42) The one time Jesse reached his limit (3:20) How Jesse gained control of his time (4:47) Why Jesse sets aside 3 hours of his day for himself (5:34)

Other people won't make me happy, it has to be from within me. - Nina Dobrev One of the things that even I struggle with is being complacent. It's easy for all of us to feel comfortable where we are in life and settle for what we have. In fact, it can be scary to try to push things even further. Breaking out of that comfort zone and continuing to grow is the difference between being average and being great. Anytime you feel comfortable, that means you're not challenging yourself and it's time to make a shift. Maybe you need a new job or just to find ways to push yourself further. On this episode of The School of Greatness, we are joined by an inspirational and amazing actress, Nina Dobrev. She's spent her whole life pushing the boundaries and keeps challenging herself any chance she can. You probably know Nina from the hit show The Vampire Diaries. Nina was born in Sofia, Bulgaria. She moved to Canada at the age of two and has lived in Toronto, Ontario ever since. From a very young age, she showed great enthusiasm and talent for the arts: Dance, Gymnastics, Theatre, Music, Visual arts, and Acting! Modeling jobs led to commercials, which then turned into film auditions. Shortly after, she booked roles in the feature films Fugitive Pieces, Away from Her and the popular television series, Degrassi: The Next Generation. We've become good friends over the past couple of years, and I'm constantly impressed by how Nina decides to push herself. Through all of her work, acting is her passion, and she sees it as an adventure that has just begun; she believes that the journey and the characters we create along the way will help us understand ourselves. Discover all of that and much more, on Episode 590. Some Questions I Ask: Why did you get behind the #TimesUp movement? (8:20) What can people do to stop the abuse? (12:48) Did you have a hunger to work hard at an early age? (22:40) Do you feel like you were good to everyone on your way up? (26:55) What is the biggest insecurity you've overcome in your ‘20s? (28:10) Did you see yourself being a star? (30:57) When Vampire Diaries happened did you expect it to be a success? (33:21) Did you see yourself doing things bigger than the show, or were you focused on the role? (36:20) Did you struggle to find new characters to audition for? (40:20) What do you enjoy more, being a character telling the stories or directing the stories? (44:38) What's a story you want to tell that hasn't been told? (46:40) What do you think is holding you back from being the woman you want to be? (47:35) What's the thing you are most proud of that most people don't know about you? (52:30) In This Episode You Will Learn: About the abuse happening in Hollywood (10:55) What it was like moving from Bulgaria to Canada (16:10) The most important lesson her parents taught her (23:51) Insecurities she had growing up (27:15) Who taught her the most about abundance in her life (29:30) Why she loves creating characters (32:45) How she felt when Vampire Diaries took off (34:30) What it was like choosing to leave a hit show (38:20) What she's been writing (42:00) What she wants to do next (46:15) What it is about Audrey Hepburn that people love (47:10) The greatest piece of advice she ever received (50:04) A question she wishes more people would ask (55:44)

Subscribe to Earn Your Happy on iTunes. If you feel the need or calling to spend more time and connect with your soul, today’s heart-warming conversation with author and soulful teacher, Rebecca Campbell, is just the ticket. With an early fascination around the world of spirituality, souls and past lives, Rebecca had always felt a little “weird.” Not because she enjoyed these things, but because others were uncomfortable with it. And so from that young age, she seemingly led a double life – one that was “normal” with her school-aged friends and the other with a group of older, wise women who taught her about the healing arts and the power of intuitive arts. Rebecca always knew she wanted to create (writing, designing etc.), so following that path, she pursued the “normal” career in advertising. She had a very successful career as a creative director, but after experiencing a great period of loss, Rebecca knew she wanted to do more with all those little “soul whispers” that tugged at her heart. With the pipes and structures literally crumbling around her and navigating through her grief, Rebecca began to finally answer this calling and began to write what soon became her first book, Light Is the New Black, followed by Rise Sister Rise. She is grateful for all the life events that led her to where she is today and truly believes that this is the exact path she was meant to take. It is her hope that her story encourages you all to follow the “different path” if you feel so called – even if it happens in baby steps to reach your goals. “The dots always join in the end and nothing is ever wasted.” -- Questions Asked in This Episode • How did you get in touch with your inner wild woman to be who you are now? • Did you have to reframe while you were going through that journey? • What did surrendering to your soul look like? • Is there a way to answer the soul’s calling without hitting rock-bottom? • What do you say to someone who doesn’t know who they are? • How do you feel about women and sisterhood, and why is it important? • What do you when you feel like you’ve been put in a box as a “good girl?” • What has been the toughest thing you’ve had to let go of in order to step into your authentic self? In This Episode You Will Learn: • About the importance of listening to your head vs. your heart • How to develop a devotional and spiritual practice • How to surrender to your soul’s calling • Why you need to listen to your “soul whispers” and the importance of connecting to them • The commonalities between the seasons of life and nature • About doing work with other women in sync with monthly cycles • The importance of ancestral roots and why you must trust your own power/intuition • Why you don’t have to be a “good girl” • And so much more… Quotes: “Often our soul’s calling is scary, but it was more uncomfortable and scary to stay where I was than it was to throw my life up in the air.” “Sometimes rock-bottom moments are beautiful opportunities to just do it.” “Alright, soul, you’re running the shop now.” “The voice of our soul/intuition is the part of us that is linked to the entire universe.” “Follow what lights you up.” “When we’re inspired, when we’re lit up, we’re in our spirit and in that rhythmic flow and in that surrendered space.” “When we connect in with our spirit, then we don’t have to work out every step of the way – we just have to move our feet.” “In order for something to rise within us, something needs to fall away to clear that space.” “When things are blooming, it’s just as good as when the leaves are falling.” “If we’re trying to fit in a box, the people who ARE your people won’t be able to see you.” “Trust the wisdom of your soul.” -- Rebecca Campbell is a best-selling author, spiritual teacher, grounded spiritual mentor and soulful guide. Bestselling author of Light Is The New Black, Rebecca has guided thousands of women to listen to the callings of their soul and create a life that is completely aligned to them. Her second book is Rise Sister Rise. In 2015, she was awarded the ‘Promising New Talent’ award by the Mind Body Spirit Festival in London. In 2016 Rebecca received ‘Emerging Voice’ by Kindred Spirit Magazine and was honoured to receive the ‘100 Women of Spirit’ award by Dadi Janki of the Brahama Kumaris for feminine leadership and spiritual service. Drawing on her unique experience as an award-winning advertising creative director, Rebecca loves helping people tap into their creativity and lead from a place that is authentic and light up the world in a way that only they can. Resources: RebeccaCampbell.me IG: @rebeccathoughts FB: facebook.com/rebeccathoughts Books by Rebecca Campbell: Rise Sister Rise – http://rebeccacampbell.me/rise-sister-rise-order/ Light Is the New Black – http://rebeccacampbell.me/lightisthenewblack/ Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.

Subscribe to Earn Your Happy on iTunes. Time to get comfortable, take your pants off (be sure to tune in to get this reference) and get ready to listen as I talk with two best friends (and podcasters), Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams, who you will soon feel like yours too. With Lindsey originally from the East Coast and Krista from the Midwest, life brought them both out to California by way of New York. They met a couple years ago when a mutual friend suggested that Krista reach out to Lindsey for advice on auditioning for SoulCycle. They immediately clicked and felt that there would be an even bigger connection later on. They were right! Even though Krista didn’t become a SoulCycle instructor, she and Lindsey did create the hilarious and tell-it-like-it-is podcast, Almost 30. During this podcast, they share the life transitions they’re going through in real-time, where they’ve been and what tools they’ve used to help them get there – all while keeping it authentic to who they are and with a lot of laughs. I hope you love listening to these ladies as much as I did and that it encourages you to find those people who get you and allow you to be unapologetically who you are. Questions Asked in this Episode What is SoulCycle? How did you two meet? How did you come up with the Almost 30 podcast? Where are you two now and what are your unapologetic dreams? What work are you doing around your money mindset? How do you allow yourself to show up and create a safe space for other people? When do you feel most free – most yourself? How do you set massive goals but detach from the outcome and remain present? What do you feel you’re resisting right now? In This Episode You Will Learn: About life transitions and why it’s so important to have a sisterhood/community to help you navigate it. About finding your true calling in life Why imperfect is better than perfect Starting a podcast Why self-love and forgiveness is crucial in the creative process About balancing personalities, responsibilities and tasks when in a business partnership How to shift your money mindset Quotes: “Small decisions and small actions lead to something great.” – Krista “We must try to be the best versions of ourselves for each transition that comes along.” – Lindsey “Just because it’s not perfect doesn’t mean I shouldn’t put it out there.” – Lindsey “There isn’t a better feeling than knowing people accept you for who you are.” – Krista “I’m most free when I’m not focused on the end result.” – Lindsey “If you’re wanting what someone else has, then you’re not being grateful for what you have.” – Krista “The process becomes who you are.” – Lori “Appreciate your potential and just do it.” – Lindsey -- The Almost 30 Podcast is a weekly podcast filled with interviews and conversation about navigating big changes and transitions in life. It’s more than being almost 30, it’s about equipping yourself with the tools, insights and inspiration to be your best self! We keep it light, we keep it funny, and we keep it real. Resources: Almost30Podcast.com HundredBlog.com IG: @almost30podcast FB: facebook.com/Almost30podcast Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Ecker Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.

My Two Cents – Ep. 23 – An Entrepreneur's Hack Guaranteed to Boost Your Income  Here it is, the business hack you’ve been waiting for… Delegation. Ok, so this isn’t a new concept, but stick with me because I’m going to share my “formula” and rules that make this a game-changer for your business and life. While the idea of delegation is quite basic, it’s often not used to its full potential – if at all. Just my two cents, but “You simply cannot and should not be doing everything yourself.” I understand that it’s hard either giving up power or money, but this is exactly the reason you SHOULD. You’re not being efficient, it slows you down and you could end up potentially losing money as well. “You should only be doing income-producing activities or activities that you love. That’s it. Nothing else.” So how do you know if delegation is right for you? The following two rules will help you determine if you can afford to delegate or if your business is at a point to delegate tasks. If you can hire out the task for less than you currently value your time at, then do it! Even if you have to hire it out for the same value as what you value your time at (or slightly more), and if it is delegating a non-income-producing activity, then do it. Here’s how to estimate the hourly value of your time: Take your gross revenue (or your estimated gross revenue) and divide it by the number of hours you put into your business. This is typically 2,080 hours a year (52 weeks x 40 hours a week). Example, if you made $80,000, your hourly rate would be about $39/hour. If delegating a task would be less than this – do it! And keep in mind that even if it’s a higher rate, it will likely still save you time (which is ultimately more money). And don’t forget, when you delegate you’re putting more jobs out into the economy as well. Not to mention you’ll likely be passing over duties that frustrate you. In turn you’ll likely feel a weight lifted – and be a happier person! I can tell you from experience that when you’re happier, you attract more customers/business. “A happier entrepreneur is a more effective entrepreneur.” I encourage you to start before you’re ready. Stop doing the things you hate. And spend time doing more of what you love – growing your business and having more fun with it. To help you see where some of your inefficiencies are at (whether you’re an entrepreneur or business leader), be sure to make this list: What’s your hourly value? List every activity that you currently do to grow your business that somebody else could be doing that falls under your hourly value. List things that cost the same as (or a little more than) your hourly rate that you’re currently doing, but would save you hours. Add anything else that you could delegate ­– get creative! What were your results? I would love to hear! Be sure to tag me on Facebook or IG! Now, go get delegating!   In This Episode You Will Learn About:  Delegation A Business Hack Income Wealth Mindset Business Success Entrepreneur  Resources: For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Joshua Brooks, medically retired from the United States Army as First Sergeant Brooks joins the A Desire to Inspire with Manny Patrick show to discuss life at war and then, life after. A proud father of five; Trystan, Madison, Daniella, Christian, and Joshua Junior, josh now makes his home in the beautiful jungle of Costa Rica. In February 2000, he left for basic training. Then he joined the United States Army as a 13F, Forward Observer. He talks about his job going anywhere on the front line, where infantry goes or beyond into or behind enemy lines and call for air support or artillery. Josh quickly made the rank of E-8, First Sergeant, in just ten years. This means he was selected by the Department of Army, part of Congress, two times for excellent service and dedication to duty. As he tells me, normally, soldiers don’t make this rank until closer to twenty years. To make this rank in just ten years put Josh in the very top one percent of performers. On top of this, Josh deployed for a total of over three years to combat. Iraq 2002-2003, 2006-2007, and 2009-2010. He served in units such as the 1-23 Tomahawk Stryker Brigade, 1stSpecial Forces, and the Henry Lind Leadership Academy. His awards and decorations include;1 Bronze Star Medal, 1 Meritorious Service Medal, 5 Army Commendation Medals, 6 Army Achievement Medals, 1 Air Force Achievement Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Accommodation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, 4 Non-commissioned Officer Development Medal, Combat Action Badge, The Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Long Range Reconnaissance Identifier Badge,Marksmanship Qualification Badge Expert with Carbine. Josh talks about how proud he is of the time served in the Military and very grateful to have served amongst the humble heroes who made his time in the service so enjoyable. Then Josh talks about what he learned and experienced during this time and how it will forever be a part of what motivates him to continue to grow and be a better man. The brotherhood within the Army, of those whom you deploy to war with, is unexplainable and unforgettable, he says. Josh has found the deepest fulfillment in the success and happiness of his children. Growing up without a father has motivated him to be the best father within his personal abilities. Although, he don’t currently live with some of his children, he puts forth his greatest efforts to maintain a strong relationship with them and to be the foundation they need in their lives. He talks about how he also learned through time away, that it is never the quantity of time you spend with someone but it is the consistency of how you spend time, and the quality of time, you spend with them that will forever touch their hearts and minds. Nothing makes Josh smile the same as seeing the smiles of all five children. A proud father of them all for their will to succeed, excellent grades in school, and most of all their loving and respectful personalities. To the next step in the journey.       In This Episode You Will Learn About:     -Why Josh joined the military   - What life was like on the war grounds - What was going on in his brain during war - What bothered Josh upon his return home from war - How Josh dealed with life post war - What has affected Josh the most from being at war - How many people were lost under Josh's leadership - What you are not trained for at war - Why Josh decides to live in the jungles of Costa Rica - What different types of therapy there are in the military - Why Josh felt stuck after life at war AND MUCH MORE!!

Janna Hockenjos is a published author and a full time yoga teacher living in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband and their Golden Retriever. The summer Janna Leyde turned 14, her father was in a near fatal car accident that changed everything she knew. Upon earning her BA at Wittenberg University, Janna moved to New York City where she received her masters degree in magazine journalism at NYU and spent the her twenties in New York City, learning the in and outs of magazine writing and publishing. In 2011, she left the industry to become a yoga teacher and write her first book, He Never Liked Cake, a coming of age memoir that tells the story of growing up with her father’s traumatic brain injury. Three years later she moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to continue her writing and yoga career and publish her second book, Move Feel Think: Yoga for Brain Injury, PTSD, and Other Forms of Trauma. Janna is the owner of Inhale Pittsburgh, a yoga studio located in downtown Pittsburgh. She also represents her community as a lululemon ambassador with a passion to bring the physical and mental benefits of yoga to the brain injury, PTSD, veteran, and trauma population on both local and national levels. When she is not on her mat, she works as a freelance writer, her works appearing in magazines such as Time Out New York and SELF and websites such as mindbodygreen.com, brainline.org, and NEXT Pittsburgh. She is an influential advocate for traumatic brain injury awareness and is frequently is a guest speaker at TBI conferences sharing her experiences. Much like our mutual friend Gabby Bernstein, another amazing guest on Earn Your Happy, Janna started her career in NYC attending grad school at NYU for Magazine Journalism. Continuing your education and attempting to find a good job during the economic fall was difficult, which lead her to begin in advertising and party planning in the city that never sleeps. Looking ahead to the future, Janna realized that although the top of the ladder in the magazine industry looked fun and glamorous, it just wasn't for her. A new life path was in need, which meant personal brainstorming and soul searching. “I’m a word person, I like words. Words, repetition and lists help me plow through life. It was the words 'love over fear' that really had me choosing things based what I loved and the people that I loved, instead of things I was afraid of or doubtful that would come true.” Janna was looking to serve the world. She wanted to take what set her soul on fire and share it with others, which brought her to writing her first book and practicing yoga. “It’s about getting comfortable with what’s uncomfortable and thats what I like to work with.” As Janna tells us, you just need to show up in life, for yourself. It doesn’t matter what it looks like, just get there. "Everything is hard and unfamiliar the first time we do it." In This Episode You Will Learn: About choosing your life’s work About following your happiness The power of Love over Fear How to serve the world with your talents About forgiving your past How to clear space in your life More about Yoga Resources: He Never Liked Cake by Janna Hockenjos Move Feel Think: Yoga For Brain Injury, PTSD, and Other Forms of Trauma by Janna Hockenjos Add More -ing by Gabrielle Bernstein Learn more about Janna and all the wonderful things she does for her community at jannahockenjos.com and follow her on Instagram/Twitter @jannacabana. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook. You can also see more at my website: LoriHarder.com