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In this heart-opening episode, Tonya is joined by Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet and leadership coach, for a deep dive into emotional mastery, somatic healing, and redefining success from the inside out. Jesse shares his journey from music industry burnout to guiding mass meditations with Oprah—and the powerful lessons he's learned about navigating endings, identity shifts, and trusting what's unfolding. Together, they explore the new wave of wellness that goes beyond mindfulness, the somatic practices that release stuck emotions, and why vulnerability and authenticity are the new markers of true leadership. This is an invitation to soften, unlearn, and expand into the next version of you.Topics Covered:Jesse's journey from MGMT's record label to mass meditations & Oprah toursHow somatic healing and emotional release deepened his leadershipThe shift from "Wellness 1.0" (mindfulness) to "Wellness 2.0" (deep emotional work)The identity grief that comes with ending a successful chapterPractices for managing anger, anxiety, and triggers in real-timeTech boundaries and phone habits that protect creativity & presenceWhy vulnerability (from the scar, not the wound) builds authentic connectionGuest Info:Instagram: instagram.com/jesseisraelLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jesseisrael/Website: jesseisrael.comConnect with Tonya:Follow Tonya on Instagram: @tonyapapanikoloveSign up for Tonya's NewsletterRainbo.com@rainbomushroomsResources:The Big QuietOpal AppInstructions to Win a Bundle of Rainbo Products - Leave us Ratings and Reviews: (Or watch the video instructions here) Go to Spotify and search “The Rainbo Podcast” Follow the Show and Rate the Show on Spotify, and take a screenshot Go to Apple Podcasts Search “The Rainbo Podcast” Scroll down past a few episodes until you get to the “Write a Review” section Write your review and screenshot before you hit Submit, as Apple's system can take a while to publish Send the Spotify screenshot and Apple review screenshot to info@rainbo.com Be sure to go back to Apple Podcasts and hit submit on your review We'll pull a winner at the end of the month once we verify that your ratings/review went through to win a bundle of tinctures! We'll contact you if you win so you can select your bundle of choice Check out all our bundles at https://rainbo.com/pages/bundles. Thanks and good luck!

Known for founding The Big Quiet movement and leading some of the largest meditations on earth, Jesse is a renowned expert in human performance & wellbeing, a global keynote speaker and a leadership coach to today's most influential business people and public figures.  From keynoting sold-out arenas on tour with Oprah Winfrey to becoming a 5X audible bestseller, Jesse has inspired audiences around the world with his message of mindfulness and leadership. Formerly a record label and tech fund founder, Jesse blends his entrepreneurial experience with his wellbeing expertise to help leaders, teams and organizations elevate their performance from within I am so excited to kick off the 2025 season of the podcast with this incredible human - Jesse has a huge heart, is incredibly intuitive, and is so beautifully authentic in the way he lives his life and expresses his truth. In our conversation, Jesse and I dive into his journey to founding the Big Quiet and then almost 10 years in letting it go. In this episode, we chat about what it was like to birth this beautiful venture and watch it explode with growth, landing partnerships with Oprah and Deepak Chopra, how the pandemic shifted the trajectory of the company and why Jesse sensed it would soon come to an end, what it's been like for him personally to really embody his truth and embrace all of himself again - especially after specific childhood wounding, how he's navigating his own personal and professional evolution at 40 years old and how it sits in the messy middle, and more.   To learn more about Jesse Israel and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

In life, relationships and business, big pivots are preceded by an internal pull towards something new. Your intuition is telling you it's time to complete a cycle and follow the surge of expansion into the unknown. There's an inner knowing that it's time to leap into what's next. This creates a rollercoaster of emotions - on one hand, you feel the peace and clarity that comes with honoring yourself. On the other hand, you have to deal with the fall out of parting ways with something you've been doing. Here's the thing: the back and forth, the doubt, the tears and the joy and expansion are all part of the pivot. In order to complete the arc and land gently in the new thing, we have to honor the messiness. We have to let the cycle complete organically. This was the journey Jesse Israel found himself on. On two occasions, he's felt that inner pull to something new, and as scary as it was, he honored it. How did tapping into his intuition trigger a transition? How do we move through a transition by letting intuition lead the way? In this episode, the meditation leader, speaker, leadership coach and founder of The Big Quiet tells us what the process of pivoting was like, and how he was able to move through it with grace. There's so much power and potency in honoring that intuition. The wavering and back and forth was so necessary because it helped me understand even more why the gut is the way. -Jesse Israel   Things You'll Learn In This Episode   -Make your inner knowing louder than external pressure Very often, pivots push us in the opposite direction of what we've been doing for years. How do we lean into our intuitive calling to transition when the external world is [loudly] telling us to stay where we are?   -The turmoil (and triumph) of transitions Pivots bring up doubt and we constantly go back and forth on the decision, even when we know it's right. How do we cultivate trust and find joy in the not knowing and emotional ups and downs?   -Let the cycle end organically Completing cycles is really hard - so hard in fact, that people tend to resist the change. Why does this only lead to more pain and difficulty?   Guest Bio   Jesse is a meditation leader, keynote speaker and leadership coach known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. Named "The Meditation Expert" by The New York Times, Jesse has led some of the largest meditations on earth — having toured arenas with Oprah Winfrey and co-hosted international broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An Audible Originals best-selling creator and a Forbes Next 1000 recipient, Jesse has collaborated on meditation projects with Grammy winning rappers, coached the world's most influential entrepreneurs and keynoted at Fortune 500s around the globe. Prior to his work at The Big Quiet, Jesse ran a tech fund and record label called Cantora (acquired 2016), where he signed multi-platinum bands like MGMT. To learn more, head to https://www.jesseisrael.com/.       About Your Hosts   Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT*, is an evolutionary catalyst and freelance mentor who has been a pioneer in the field of body intelligence and conscious loving for over forty years. Katie has an international reputation as a presenter and seminar leader, bodifying the core skills of conscious living–authenticity, response-ability and appreciation–with conscious enthusiasts from many fields. She is the co-author of twelve books, including the best-selling Conscious Loving, At The Speed of Life and Conscious Loving Ever After: How to Create Thriving Relationship at Midlife and Beyond. Katie has been a successful entrepreneur for over forty years. She specializes in turning concepts such as commitment into felt experience and igniting new actions that emerge from the inside out. Her unique coaching and leadership programs have generated hundreds of body intelligence and relationship coaches in the U.S. and Europe. She co-founded the Spiritual Cinema Circle and the virtual Body Intelligence Summit. Katie has appeared on over 500 radio and television programs and traveled well over one million air miles as the ambassador for the work that she and her husband Gay Hendricks have developed.   Sophie Chiche is a seasoned coach and consultant who has traveled the world working with thousands of people and dozens of teams. With a passion for fully expressed living, Sophie coaches, and facilitates group sessions to help people and teams remove what gets in the way of them living their most meaningful lives.Not only does she work with clients to design the life they want, but she's also developed methods, mindsets shifts, and healing modalities to create it elegantly. Born in Paris, raised in Barcelona, and lived in LA for 30 years, Sophie now lives in the middle of nowhere Arizona, where she rides her Harley with her boo, Wall. And plays a lot of pickleball.         Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so the show reaches more people!

While most of Jesse Israel's buddies at NYU were out drinking at keg parties, he had his sights set a bit higher. Jesse started a music label... from his dorm room... and then signed the band MGMT. Sounds cool, right? Maybe... but it also left him feeling so much pressure that the anxiety became almost debilitating. He knew he had to seek a solution.This began Jesse's quest for inner peace... a journey that would ultimately lead him to start a global meditation movement, design an experiential event called "The Big Quiet" which saw over 150,000 people through its doors, and eventually... go on tour with Oprah Winfrey and share stages with the likes of Deepak Chopra. If you've ever dealt with stress, anxiety, imposter syndrome, racing thoughts, or had the thought that "meditation just isn't for you" (spoiler alert: it is probably easier than you think) then today's episode is a must-listen.************Make sure to follow Jamie @jamiehess on Instagram for news & updates, and visit our companion Instagram account @gratitudeology for a sneak peek into the personal moments discussed on the show.************Thank you to Jesse Israel for sharing your truth with us today. Follow Jesse on Instagram @jesseisrael.Check out more about Jesse: https://www.jesseisrael.com/************The Gratitudeology Podcast theme music is by HYLLS, performed by Nadia Ali @nadiaali ************Jesse's Bio:Jesse is a meditation leader, keynote speaker and leadership coach known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. Named "The Meditation Expert" by The New York Times, Jesse has led some of the largest meditations on earth — having toured arenas with Oprah Winfrey and co-hosted international broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An Audible Originals best-selling creator and a Forbes Next 1000 recipient, Jesse has collaborated on meditation projects with Grammy winning rappers, coached the world's most influential entrepreneurs and keynoted at Fortune 500s around the globe.Prior to his work at The Big Quiet, Jesse ran a record label and tech fund called Cantora (acquired 2016), where he signed multi-platinum bands like MGMT and invested in entertainment-focused tech startups.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In our fast-paced business world, where constant stimulation and pressure can lead to burnout, carving out moments of quiet might be the game-changer you need to thrive. I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Jesse Israel, a meditation leader and keynote speaker known for pioneering the mass meditation movement, the Big Quiet. Jesse Israel's Big Quiet is more than just a meditation event—it's a social movement designed to weave moments of collective quiet into our noisy lives. From small group meditations to massive gatherings sharing the stage with Oprah's tour and at Central Park's Summer Stage, Jesse and the Big Quiet have brought people together to share in a collective calm. Want to learn how to find peace in chaos? Then don't miss this enlightening interview!

Jesse Israel is a meditation leader, keynote speaker, and leadership coach known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. Named "The Meditation Expert" by The New York Times, Jesse has led some of the largest meditations on earth — having toured arenas with Oprah Winfrey and co-hosted international broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An Audible Originals best-selling creator and a Forbes Next 1000 recipient, Jesse has collaborated on meditation projects with Grammy-winning rappers, coached the world's most influential entrepreneurs, and keynoted at Fortune 500s around the globe.Jesse shares his story of discovering meditation, a practice that not only transformed his life but also became his profession and mindset. Through pivotal moments of his transition, he highlights the importance of intuition and how tapping into our collective power and voice can drive positive change. This "superpower of gathering" has been a cornerstone of Jesse's work, from founding Medi Club to creating the experiences of The Big Quiet. Jesse breaks down the various forms of noise that distract us from our true selves and shares his philosophy on connecting to our core to unleash our potential, joy, and power through community and human connection. His expertise accentuates the importance of listening to community needs and how every human possesses a reservoir of energy. For more, you can follow the Beyond Beauty Project on Instagram & Youtube!Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for our very Special LIVE Podcast from our most recent LA Industry Night! Event ft. a powerhouse panel of iconic wellness-driven Entrepreneurs and Thought Leaders in the industry! Our industry nights gather founders, influencers & creators, media, talent, tastemakers & brands for an intentional evening of good vibes, eats, drinks, goodies and live podcast! Meet your panel: David Ghiyam - Co-Founder of MaryRuth Organics and Spiritual Teacher of Kabbalah Maya J French - Co-Founder of Koia, Happy Pop & Relate Jesse Israel - Founder of The Big Quiet Lori Harder - Author & Founder of Glōci This event was our biggest and most elaborate event yet for Coffee & A Good Vibe LIVE in Los Angeles. Since the growth of the show, we have been creating a lot of Impactful events in the LIVE Events space in both Los Angeles & New York City. OUR INTENTION BEHIND OUR EVENTS: To Curate these intentional experiences to foster meaningful connections and relationships amongst Founders/ Entrepreneurs/ Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Tastemakers in various host cities. Keep an eye out for our next Industry Night / Live Event by following our IG -⁠ @coffeeandagoodvibe! ⁠ Special Mentions & Shoutout to our incredible Event Brand Partners: Retention, Alo Yoga, Goop , Remedy Place , Barry's, BLK, JS Health Vitamins , Casa Del Sol Tequila , Shipbob, Olipop , Cowboy Colostrum , Happy Pop, Koia, Relate, ALTO, Glonuts, Midday Square, MeasureMe . If you want to become a partner for one of our next events, get in touch: pr@growthesocial.com EPISODE SUMMARY: Jesse Israel: Solitude & Navigating Challenging Times Of Life  Personal insights / experience and notable takeaways from having a daily solitude practice.  How do you double down and leverage these practices navigating the hard times of life - during the adversities and storms of life i,e,, job loss, grif, heartbreak, etc.  David Ghiyam: Kabbalah & Consciousness  Ayesha will frame up the context behind this question **- backed in manifesting and creating your dream life  Ask David to explain Kabbalah to the audience, break it down.  How can one access these higher states of consciousness in order to achieve all their life's desires? Remove limiting beliefs, stop blocking themselves.   ENTIRE PANEL: Building Community How did you start building community in your respective businesses / brands?  What was the catalyst that catapulted the massive growth experienced in each of your respective communities and brands?  ENTIRE PANEL: Social Media and Growth Strategies in a digital age  How to create engaging, shareable content pieces online? How to leverage and work with various influencers / creators on the platform to amplify your brand's reach?  ENTIRE PANEL: Future Forecasting in Tech and Wellness  Digital trends in both the tech space + wellness space that you are excited about, maybe implementing into your own business / brand strategy  Areas of gaps / opportunities for founders and entrepreneurs in the audience to be aware of  ENTIRE PANEL: Relationships Question - fun closing!  LIVE Q & A with the audience Share the love & let me know your thoughts over on Instagram,⁠⁠⁠ @coffeeandagoodvibe | @ayeshasehra⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT: YOUTUBE ➟ Watch & subscribe to our channel here ➟ ⁠⁠Coffee & A Good Vibe Video Interviews ⁠⁠ To connect with Ayesha Sehra ➟ click⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠ Check out our podcast insta ➟ click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ To learn about my Branding & PR Agency Grow The Social ➟ click ⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠

Join in our special 100th episode as we unlock the secrets to harnessing our inner power with the inspirational Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet. Together, we unravel how love serves as a catalyst for tapping into our untapped potential and how we can all channel our energy to contribute our greatest gifts to the world. Jesse brings a wealth of experience and insight into cultivating a culture of love, sharing practical tools and practices that enable us to turn up our inner wattage and step into our most authentic selves. Jesse joins Ruben to tackle the complexities of authenticity, both in the personal journey and in the delicate art of parenting. The conversation explores the importance of peeling back the layers we accumulate over time to rediscover the purity we are born with. We also delve into the power of modeling self-love and respect for our children, demonstrating the profound influence parents have on their child's development and the value of maintaining their innate curiosity and innocence. Finally, this episode takes you on a transformative journey through personal energy, emotional resilience, and the challenges of modern connectivity. We reflect on the importance of creating space for morning mindfulness, away from the digital world, and how systems and discipline can coexist with instinct to foster growth and self-leadership. So, whether you're seeking to reignite your childhood passions or simply aiming for a more mindful start to your day, tune in for a conversation that's sure to inspire and empower. How does Jesse live through love? “A life of love is a life of really living in the embodiment of who we are and who we're on this earth to be, and living that not just because it feels good, not just because it is our purpose and who we are, but because living who we are, living a life of love, is the greatest service to the world.” “Every human being on this planet has an enormous reservoir of power within themselves, but I would say that most of us are accessing just a tiny fraction of that available inner power source." - Jesse Israel ----- In this episode, you will learn… Embrace love and inner power to reveal and amplify your true self and unique gifts Parenting with self-love and respect fosters children's authenticity and curiosity Revisiting past experiences can help understand and harness personal power and energy Starting mornings without technology can enhance mood, creativity, and problem-solving Balancing instinct with discipline and systems aids in personal integrity and leadership ----- “We need to make room for the pain, you know. We need to make room for the dark to access the light.” - Jesse Israel About the guest: Jesse Israel is a social entrepreneur, meditation leader and former record label executive known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. He has signed multi-platinum bands like MGMT, led some of the largest meditations in the world, given keynotes at Fortune 100s and teach meditation to global leaders. He has run corporate meditation sessions for companies like Adidas, Google and Ford, and have spoken at places like Madison Square Garden, Coca Cola HQ and Parsons School of Design.  Follow Jesse @jesseisrael ----- Follow Ruben on Instagram Watch and subscribe to Live Through Love on YouTube An Operation Podcast original in collaboration with Live Through Love Media

Jesse Weber fills in for Mark. Jesse and Mark talk about the war between Hamas and Israel. Michael tell Jesse Israel must not stop the war, until Hamas is dead and burried.

In today's discussion, we chat to Jesse Israel, the visionary founder of The Big Quiet and a prominent meditation leader, keynote speaker, and leadership coach. Recognized as "The Meditation Expert" by The New York Times, Jesse has led global meditations with icons like Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra. As the founder and host of The Big Quiet, Jesse has spearheaded a movement that unites millions for mass meditations in iconic locations worldwide, shaping the landscape of mindfulness and well-being on a global scale. In this episode, we explore Jesse's personal evolution journey, the inception of The Big Quiet, his transformative shift from panic attacks to a life in alignment, the profound impact of group meditation, and the power of meditation and community for supporting our nervous system. Jesse shares golden nuggets of wisdom from his coaching, discusses the intersection of consciousness and commerce, and inspires those seeking inspiration, connection, and inner empowerment. Dive in and, as Jesse would say, get ready to ‘'turn up your inner wattage.'Stay tuned for more powerful podcasts on holistic health and spirituality, released every fortnight. For show notes on this episode including a bunch of related resources, visit https://oneelevenhealth.com/blogs/podcast/meditation-and-community-with-jesse-israel/Follow us on instagram: @oneelevenhealthFollow us on TikTok: @oneelevenhealthLearn more: https://oneelevenhealth.com

Jesse Israel is a meditation leader, keynote speaker and leadership coach known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. Named "The Meditation Expert" by The New York Times, Jesse has led some of the largest meditations on earth — having toured arenas with Oprah Winfrey and co-hosted international broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An Audible Originals best-selling creator and a Forbes Next 1000 recipient, Jesse has collaborated on meditation projects with grammy winning rappers, coached the world's most influential entrepreneurs and keynoted at Fortune 500s around the globe. From guiding meditations in arenas with Oprah and keynoting the largest stages in the world, to collaborating with Grammy-winning rappers and coaching today's most influential entrepreneurs — he helps leaders get out of their heads and into their power & comes to share all his wisdom, knowledge and deep guidance on the pod today. EPISODE OUTLINE: 00:00 Intro 00:52 Background 05:25 Early Years 11:10 Learning Meditation 15:00 Routine 16:40 Starting The Big Quiet 26:30 Meeting with Oprah 33:15 Moving to L.A 35:00 Transition in The Big Quiet 47:10 Building a Community 55:10 Serving others Share the love on Social --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coffeeandagoodvibe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT: YOUTUBE ➟ Watch & subscribe to our channel here ➟ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee & A Good Vibe Video Interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To connect with Ayesha Sehra ➟ click⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our podcast insta ➟ click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn about my Branding & PR Agency Grow The Social ➟ click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

Grounded in a Higher Calling (ft. Jessica Encell Coleman, Jesse Israel, and Light Watkins)Three purpose-based speakers share their perspectivesOPENING QUOTE:“We often think that time is our most valuable asset, but if you're not present during the time that you have, then you're essentially squandering that time.”-Light WatkinsGUEST BIO:Jesse Israel is the founder of The Big Quiet, which turns meditation into the social practice of connection, and has led to the New York Times calling him "the meditation expert". He's on a mission to connect leaders to their joy and power so they can make a fulfilling contribution to the world. He shared his message to thousands on tour with Oprah, so he knows how to deliver both internal and external impact.Links:WebsiteInstagramTwitterLight Watkins is an expert meditation teacher and thought leader who has written three bestsellers on inner peace and consulted with some of the biggest organizations in the world on the topics of wellness, purpose, and enlightened leadership. He's been the meditation coach to some of the most influential celebrities in the world.Links:WebsiteTwitterInstagramJessica Encell Coleman is a love activist, empowerment educator, and creator of The Magic of Human Connection. Her amazing workshops have paved the way for thousands of people to feel more love for themselves, each other, and the planet.Links:WebsiteInstagramCORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[3:39] - Letting Your Mind WinMeditation is about surrender, not victoryMany of us in the speaking industry are intensely competitive — even if it's competition with ourselves. We want to master ourselves and help others master themselves through our work. The result is that we often look at meditation as a battle with your mind. But your mind will always win that battle. In reality, meditation is about working in connection with your thinking mind, which ultimately leads to profoundly settled mental states and the ability to tap into a deeper understanding of yourself and the world.[12:53] - When Pride is a Good ThingWhen you're proud of what you do, you do it betterWe tend to equate our self-worth with how we feel we're performing in our various “roles,” in life and in our careers. Are we succeeding in business? Are we excelling as speakers? But when we can let go of this aspirational focus and simply be proud of ourselves for doing work we feel has value, we can let go of these insecurities that often put up barriers between us and our audience. When we do that, we let go of a highly emotional state of decision-making and become a more powerful operator of the facets of our lives.[14:38] - The Subject They Don't Teach You in SchoolWhy connection is as essential as math or physicsJessica highlights the way that caring for ourselves, caring for others, and caring for the planet make up the ingredients of a fulfilled life — and yet we don't teach any of these things in any level of formal education. That's why so many people misunderstand what it means to be connected to the people and world around us, and to ourselves. As speakers, the ability to connect with people in a genuine way is absolutely essential. Formal training on human connection can benefit us all immensely.[19:29] - There's (Literally) No Time Like the PresentWhy focusing on the present moment is a good long-term moveBeing “grounded” or “present” doesn't just sound nice. It's a very real way to refocus yourself when you become obsessively focused on what comes next. Light recommends making a quick mental list of ten things you're grateful for. Gratitude is a cheat code for presence, he says, that instantly grounds us in the things around us for which we're grateful. Because gratitude is so present-focused — “I'm grateful for X, Y and Z that I have right now.” — it breaks us out of the rhythm of constantly thinking about the future.RESOURCES:[1:51] The Big QuietFollow Jesse Israel:WebsiteInstagramTwitterFollow Light Watkins:WebsiteTwitterInstagramFollow Jessica Encell Coleman:WebsiteInstagramFollow Josh Linkner:FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterYouTubeABOUT MIC DROP:Hear from the world's top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests' Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it's starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is sponsored by ImpactEleven.Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.comABOUT THE HOST:Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he's on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar. Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award. Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza. Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.comSPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees. Learn more at: impacteleven.comPRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown's processes to launch today's most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits. Here's to making (podcast) history together.Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.comSHOW CREDITS:Josh Linkner: Host | josh@joshlinkner.comConnor Trombley: Executive Producer | connor@DetroitPodcastStudios.com

Talking about the future of Hurdle and deviating from the plan. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to own your worth at work. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 124. Jesse Israel, Founder of The Big Quiet The Big Quiet SOCIAL@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hurdle/message

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and inspiration, Jesse Israel — meditation leader, keynote speaker and leadership coach known for founding the mass meditation movement, The Big Quiet. Jesse shares challenging moments from his life that informed his transition from the music to meditation industry, and how an intuitive pull to create a shared experience evolved into gratitude and a collective purpose. Named "The Meditation Expert" by The New York Times, Jesse has led some of the largest meditations on earth — having toured arenas with Oprah Winfrey and co-hosted international broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An Audible Originals best-selling creator and a Forbes Next 1000 recipient, Jesse has collaborated on meditation projects with Grammy-winning rappers, coached the world's most influential entrepreneurs and keynoted at Fortune 500s around the globe. Prior to his work at The Big Quiet, Jesse ran a tech fund and record label called Cantora (acquired 2016), where he sourced seed investments in companies now worth billions of dollars and signed multi-platinum bands like MGMT.Jesse and I discuss how he went from an NYU dorm room to sold out arenas with Oprah, the importance of listening to our bodies, and how acknowledging the progress in ourselves is vital in order to achieve things in the world. Plus, Jesse shares the concept of a “reverse bucket list” and gives tips for anyone curious about or beginning the meditation journey. Rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:Jesse's record label while at NYUHow Jesse's mental health challenges led him to meditationThe creation of Medi Club and The Big Quiet The power of following intuition and community building What Jesse's black mold experience taught him Jesse's reverse bucket list and being proud of yourselfDesiree's healing process with her momAdvice for anyone interested in meditation Resources Mentioned:1 Giant MindGuest Info: The Big QuietJessie's WebsiteJessie's Instagram Get in Touch:Benshen.co Website Benshen.co CourseBenshen.co Instagram

For today's replay, the Warriors revisit their conversation with the incredible Jesse Israel, Ep. 42 "A Beautiful Mess with Jesse Israel" from season 2 of the pod. Jesse is the founder of the mass global meditation movement, The Big Quiet. In addition to being a meditation leader, Jesse is a keynote speaker and leadership coach. He's been named "The meditation expert" by the New York Times, toured arenas with Oprah Winfrey and co-hosted international broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An Audible Originals best-selling creator and a Forbes Next 1000 recipient, Jesse has collaborated on meditation projects with Grammy winning rappers, coached the world's most influential entrepreneurs and keynoted at Fortune 500s around the globe. He's AMAZING! And guess what? He's an Anxiety Warrior like us!  Enjoy this relisten, allow yourself to be inspired and then follow him on Social media (@jesseisrael @thebigquiet)  to keep up to date with his next tour, find out how you can experience his transformational meditations and more. Visit www.jesseisrael.comand/or www.thebigquiet.com to learn more.  "Being an anxiety warrior is about finding a loving relationship with my anxiety." -Jesse Israel On today's episode, Abby and Margot are thrilled and honored to welcome Jesse Israel to the podcast. Jesse is a social entrepreneur, meditation leader and former record label executive known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. In 2020 Jesse was invited to go on tour with Oprah Winfrey and WW to speak at and lead mass meditations at sold-out arenas throughout the US. He's been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and the WSJ along with several other leading publications.  As a kid, Jesse only noticed performance anxiety during sports with adults watching him. He shares how in many ways he felt as if he'd peaked in his middle school years because it was a time of his life when he felt free. Free to create and be a leader without fear and self doubt. Then, after being part of a prank gone wrong... everything changed. His anxiety grew, and as he grew new challenges proved more difficult because of it. In his early 20's after achieving wild success in the music business he began to have panic attacks which led him to realize that it was time to make massive shifts in his life. With therapy, meditation, and a supportive community he was able to help himself so that in turn he could help others to create massive shifts in their life. He offers the Warriors many useful tips for learning to form a loving and embracing relationship to anxiety, and see it as a teacher rather than an enemy. As always, the Warriors have a blast getting to know Jesse in lightning round and he shares a fantastic win of the week! To shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast merch visit- https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

For today's episode, listeners are getting some more great insight into Light's new book, Travel Light. The format here is a punchy compilation of conversations from Instagram Live with a bunch of amazing personalities and people from Light's network and past podcast guests. So if you want to hear Light getting asked some powerful questions by a few of the best minds and souls out there, you have come to the right place! Featured here are Africa Brooke, Robert Brix Glover from Brix Fitness, Simona Von Woikowsky, who is the illustrator of Travel Light, Adriene Mishler from Yoga with Adriene, Jesse Israel, Bozama Saint John, Leon Logothetis, Tara Stiles from Strala Yoga, Steven Pressfield, Rosario Dawson, Will Cole, and Light's editor, Diana Ventimiglia! The clips cover topics such as the inspiration for the book, its most fundamental concepts, the genesis of its ideas, the format and writing process, listening to the heart voice, and much more too. Tune in to hear it all!

Jesse Israel believes that the time to promote cultural change is now. His journey toward meditation maven is singular: from founder of a record label at 23, with multi-platinum bands, to founder of The Big Quiet, a global meditation movement that brings together massive groups for moments of transformational silence. Today, everyone, from Oprah and Deepak Chopra to many Fortune 100 CEOs, embraces the visionary practitioner's transformational work. In this episode, Jesse shares why he believes authenticity, connectedness, and joyful self-acceptance are what's contemporary now. To him, the power of mindfulness can push back against the noise, stress, and compulsive need for external validation that presses in on so many—particularly those in creative or entrepreneurial sectors. His heart-centered coaching approach is about unleashing wholeness and sending out global ripples of sustained, positive cultural energy, helping individuals tap into their power and potential, and highlighting the importance of finding inner joy and fulfillment in one's life and work. What's contemporary now? "What's contemporary now is people … [discovering] what makes them feel most alive. It's so critical that we live in a place of aliveness because the world really needs it right now." Episode Highlights: Starting: From launching a successful record label out of a dorm room at NYU to inner turmoil, then meditation as a source of relief. We are not alone: Backstage meditation circles Jesse started at concerts gave him a profound understanding of our shared human fragility. The Big Quiet: Jesse applied lessons learned in developing popular cultural events to create community—a space for people "to slow down and talk about real stuff." Gathering momentum: Iterating in small gatherings, Jesse began to shape his growing community in response to people's needs and wants. The Big Quiet grew and took off organically from there. Group v. individual: Larger group meditations deepen the practice, creating a richer sense of togetherness within the silence. Just the facts: In areas where mass meditations occur, decreases in levels of crime have been reported, along with a generally positive ripple effect. The Musical Element: Crystal bowls and other sound vibrations give practitioners a container for a deeper state of consciousness. Notable performances in the quiet, captive moments after a mass meditation infuse the community with a sense of heart-centered connectedness. The changing landscape: There are tectonic shifts that humans are experiencing in the information, digital age. We use mindfulness to strengthen our nervous systems and reconnect with a primal, tribal sense of well-being. In the corporate world: Meditation can open up new channels of creativity, increase response times for problem-solving, foster intuitive team-building, cultivate more personal joy and discovery, and enable enlightened leadership. Step-by-step leadership: Step 1: Meditate to reduce stress and emotional blocks. Step 2: In the quiet, get clear about how to tap into full power and potential. Step 3: Turn outward, leveraging personal gifts and positive impact. The butterfly effect: Leaders who practice self-love and recognize joyful purpose become vessels that inspire change and transformation in the workplace and beyond. Grounded in abundance: Anything is possible when we lean into intention, our unique gifts, and our lived experience.  Easing the grip: Meditation and self-compassion shift us from a place of scarcity and fear towards being okay with the fact that there are things we can't control. Unlearning the messages: It's essential to unhitch our gaze (and sense of self-worth) from a high-stress, low-value cultural focus on empty external validation. 

On this episode of the Casey Adams show, Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet, shares his journey from the music industry to creating a community around meditation and mindfulness. He emphasizes the importance of experimentation during transitions and the power of silence and community gathering as a source of healing. - Follow Jesse Israel Website: https://www.jesseisrael.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesseisrael/ - Learn more about The Big Quiet Website: https://www.thebigquiet.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigquiet - Subscribe to The Casey Adams Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-casey-adams-show/id1328795944 Follow Casey on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdams  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadams YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyAdams - Follow The Casey Adams Show on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyadamsshow Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdamsShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadamsshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyAdamsShow - [00:00:00] - Mass meditation movement: Big Quiet. [00:03:13] - Exploring music entrepreneurship at NYU. [00:06:30] - Finding peace through music, community. [00:13:01] - Sharing vulnerability with courage. [00:16:05] - Urban hustlers in NYC. [00:22:44] - Meditating weekly with joy. [00:26:00] - "Powerful silence with Oprah's crowd." [00:29:13] - Singer-songwriter booked for Brooklyn. [00:32:30] - Oprah's inspiring mission to help. [00:35:42] - Connection over credentials, meditate daily. [00:39:16] - Calm mind, make better choices. [00:43:02] - Mindful self-reflection for joy. - These show notes were written by www.listener.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back with new thought-provoking exchanges with your favorite editors, photographers, creative directors, stylists, media mavens, and even NYT bestselling authors and masters of meditation and manifesting. We'll talk about sustaining creativity in a competitive world, mastermind marketing, the new new media, and also explore the ubiquitous and intriguing imposter syndrome.  Our upcoming guests include Carlos Nazario, Luis Alberto Rodriguez, Kevin Tekinel and Charles Levai, Julia Sarr-Jamois, Alastair McKimm, Beka Gvishiani, Gabby Bernstein, Youssef Marquis, Clare Richardson, Jesse Israel, and many more! Tune in to our first new episode on Monday, March 27.

Jesse Israel reveals how he has overcome life's challenges by using the power of mindfulness & meditation. He shares his journey of trusting in the unknown and leaving his job in the music industry - to starting 'The Big Quiet', which brings mass meditations around the world. He also shares his recent health and internal struggles, and how he's learned to find joy and peace, regardless of external circumstances. Jesse shares a powerful message for anyone looking to align to their life's purpose, and harness the power of our own innate intelligence. Jesse also gives his advice for creating a meditation practice, building community, and developing confidence within.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:28 Leaving the Music Industry  10:02 Using mindfulness to follow your purpose  17:03 Creating the Big Quiet 32:32 Imposter syndrome: Feel the fear, do it anyways  37:02 When Everything Falls Apart  52:15 How to Meditate 59:10 Community  1:05:20 Building Confidence  1:10:39 Conclusion ___________   Jesse Israel:    Jesse is a meditation leader, keynote speaker and leadership coach known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. Named "The Meditation Expert" by The New York Times, Jesse has led some of the largest meditations on earth — having toured arenas with Oprah Winfrey and co-hosted international broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An Audible Originals best-selling creator and a Forbes Next 1000 recipient, Jesse has collaborated on meditation projects with grammy winning rappers, coached the world's most influential entrepreneurs and keynoted at Fortune 500s around the globe.    Prior to his work at The Big Quiet, Jesse ran a tech fund and record label called Cantora (acquired 2016), where he signed multi-platinum bands like MGMT.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesseisrael/ Website: https://www.jesseisrael.com The Big Quiet: https://www.thebigquiet.com   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week In the Arena: Meditation coach and founder of The Big Quiet, Jesse Israel. He joins Leah to talk about how his highest career high came crashing down, and how meditation has helped him be the person he wants to be in the world. Follow Jesse on LinkedIn and check out The Big Quiet Follow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Welcome to Episode 50 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome our longtime friend, Jesse Israel, onto the show to learn more about his past life experiences that led him to founding The Big Quiet, a mass meditation movement for all people. We start the episode as Mason asks Jesse about his life and profession before starting The Big Quiet (5:29), as Jesse shares his journey about realizing he needed to make a change in his life and work to take care of himself through meditation and other self-care practices (17:29). Mason and Jesse talk about the challenges that stem from dealing with imposter syndrome (23:53). Before wrapping up, the two talk on the benefits and importance of meditation and daily gratitude (38:30) as Jesse leads Mason through a short breathing exercise we hope all of our listeners can take from the episode and use as a tool in their everyday lives (51:24). Check out what The Big Quiet is all about here. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Jesse Israel is a social entrepreneur, meditation leader, former record label executive, and founder of The Big Quiet, a mass meditation movement. He's found a way to utilize his experience with concerts and festivals, and turn down the volume with his large-scale community meditation events. The Big Quiet is all about giving people permission to look inward, talk about real stuff, and do it in a context that feels accessible. In other words, it's far from your local Buddhist center.    Jesse shares how he discovered meditation after going through a period of significant burnout at the age of 23. We discuss the benefits of breathwork, common misconceptions about meditation, and why leaders benefit so much from this practice. Jesse opens up about what happened with his vision and direction for The Big Quiet once the pandemic hit, and how he's been able to find joy within himself rather than external validation because of that experience. We also touch on his approach to social media and exciting projects that are really lighting him up right now.    Today, Jesse and I talk about:    The physical manifestations of being in a constant state of stress  How meditation helps Jesse connect deeper with himself and other people  What inspired Jesse to start The Big Quiet  Jesse's response to people who say they can't meditate  The correlation between meditation and leadership  What it was like to be dubbed ‘Oprah's meditation guy'  Finding a healthy balance with social media and screen time  Where Jesse is focusing his energy when it comes to expanding The Big Quiet    “I believe that anybody that is giving themselves in a meaningful and good way to the world is creating a ripple effect.”  #MAYFAIRWORLD   Get In Touch With Jesse Follow Jesse on Instagram HERE  Follow The Big Quiet on Instagram HERE  Check out The Big Quiet HERE    MERCH: We are offering 20% off with the code MAYFAIRWORLD. Shop our latest drop HERE.    Want More From Mayfair? Follow Sam on Instagram HERE Follow The Mayfair Group on Instagram HERE Shop The Mayfair Group HERE TEXT 81247 for exclusive updates! By signing up via text, you agree to receive recurring automated promotional and personalized marketing text messages (e.g. cart reminders) from Mayfair Merch at the cell number used when signing up. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. Reply HELP for help and STOP to cancel. Msg frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. View Terms {http://attn.tv/mayfairmerch/terms.html} & Privacy {https://attnl.tv/legal/p/Vii}   This podcast is produced by Nikki Butler Media

By creating a meditation practice and tapping into our inner stillness, we have the power to overcome self-limiting beliefs that hold us back. Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet, a mass meditation movement, shares his story of going from a music producer, to an entrepreneur making big changes in the world. He shares his advice for those looking to follower a deeper purpose in life. He also explains how to create a daily meditation practice to transform your life, and even begin to overcome panic attacks.   === TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:14 Finding Meditation 5:44 Experiencing Panic Attacks 8:17 How to Create a Practice  15:00 Giving Ourselves to Purpose  41:50 Power of Stillness 44:55 Conclusion  === JESSE ISRAEL: https://www.instagram.com/jesseisrael/ https://www.instagram.com/thebigquiet/ ===   FOLLOW ME:   Instagram Https://Instagram.com/Biancataylorm   Twitter Https://Twitter.com/Biancataylorm   Tiktok Https://Tiktok.com/@Biancataylorm   Embodied Babe Coaching: https://www.theembodiedbabe.com   My Custom Vegan Meal Plans & Training programs (home + gym available!) HTTPS://Getstarted.Biancataylorfitness.com   My Fave Vegan Organic Supplements: (use “Bianca” for a discount) https://www.vedgenutrition.com/?rfsn=3781391.8e27eb

Hello, everyone!In today's episode, I had the pleasure of getting to interview Jesse Israel, Founder of the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet, for the second time (first episode linked below).Since we last spoke, Jesse has toured with Oprah and partnered up with Deepak Chopra, in addition to being named to Forbes' 2021 The Next 1,000 list.In this episode, some of the things we dive into are:-Navigating an up-level that led to being on stage with Oprah, The rock, Michelle Obama, etc. -What going from such a high after the tour into the pandemic was like, and how Jesse navigate the emotions that came up-How following what lights us up and what we feel called to do is going to serve us more than doing what we think we “should” do…and so much more. Enjoy!To check out my first episode with Jesse:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cant-wait-to-tell-you/id1416218499?i=1000452200747To follow Jesse on Insta:https://www.instagram.com/jesseisrael/To check out the Big Quiet:https://www.thebigquiet.comTo follow along with me on Insta:https://www.instagram.com/casey_edward/To follow the show:https://www.instagram.com/icantwaittotellyou.podcast/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/caseyedward)

The most grounding and validating pod we deserve to start our Mondays with - please give a warm, TMV welcome to Jesse Israel. Jesse is a social entrepreneur, meditation leader, and former record label executive who is a master of community. You might have heard of him - his meditation movement, The Big Quiet, has led mass meditations in iconic places like Madison Square Garden, featured musical performances from artists like Miguel, and even went on tour with Oprah from 2019-2020. Today, Jesse reminds us that true thought leaders lead with vulnerability, within boundaries, by sharing with us his recent internal transformation. In conversation, thoughts range from: Modeling vulnerability by speaking from a scar vs a woundManifesting? Try ManifuckingA lesson on boundaries Jesse learned from Brene Brown A Quick Guide To Getting (Back) Into Meditation Stay tuned at the end of the episode when Jesse leads us all in a quick Big Quiet Mass Virtual Meditation to set us up for the rest of our day!FOLLOW JESSE & THE BIG QUIET:https://www.instagram.com/jesseisrael/https://www.jesseisrael.com/https://www.instagram.com/thebigquiet/https://www.thebigquiet.com/Also follow us (don't let Gaby's asana calendar live in vain) https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypodDISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or any of the resources listed below.Referenced:90-Sec Meditation with Jesse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azeKl16QEHAAnother Meditation with Jesse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFNVixjnTkcLindsey Metsaaler's (We Met At Acme) Thought: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thoughts-may-vary/id1590240560?i=1000543463221Maryn Azoff and Vocal Toning: https://www.vocal-transformation.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"Being an anxiety warrior is about finding a loving relationship with my anxiety." -Jesse Israel On today's episode, Abby and Margot are thrilled and honored to welcome Jesse Israel to the podcast. Jesse is a social entrepreneur, meditation leader and former record label executive known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. In 2020 Jesse was invited to go on tour with Oprah Winfrey and WW to speak at and lead mass meditations at sold-out arenas throughout the US. He's been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and the WSJ along with several other leading publications. As a kid, Jesse only noticed performance anxiety during sports with adults watching him. He shares how in many ways he felt as if he'd peaked in his middle school years because it was a time of his life when he felt free. Free to create and be a leader without fear and self doubt. Then, after being part of a prank gone wrong... everything changed. His anxiety grew, and as he grew new challenges proved more difficult because of it. In his early 20's after achieving wild success in the music business he began to have panic attacks which led him to realize that it was time to make massive shifts in his life. With therapy, meditation, and a supportive community he was able to help himself so that in turn he could help others to create massive shifts in their life. He offers the Warriors many useful tips for learning to form a loving and embracing relationship to anxiety, and see it as a teacher rather than an enemy. As always, the Warriors have a blast getting to know Jesse in lightning round and he shares a fantastic win of the week! To shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast merch visit- https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anxiety-warriors/message

In this episode, Bryan chats with Jesse Israel about meditation. Jesse is the Founder of The Big Quiet, which is a mass meditation movement, aimed at gathering people to meditate together. Jesse recently went on tour with Oprah for her Vision 2020 tour.  Jesse shares his struggles with mental health when he was operating a successful record label in his early 20's, and how meditation helped him find relief. He talks more about what it was like to go on tour with Oprah, and what's happening in our bodies when we meditate.  Visit TheBigQuiet.com to learn more about his virtual meditation course, and upcoming events.  You can follow Jesse on Instagram: @jessieisrael. You can follow Bryan on Instagram: @bryanpiatt. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)

It's time for the Best Of! Loving these takeaways from some of Hurdle's 2021 guests (OK, I slipped in one from 2020), sure to help you navigate the tough spots to come 2022 and beyond. Who do you want to hear from in the new year? OR! Have a takeaway that really resonated with you? Share it with us on social and tag the show! SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 124. Jesse Israel, Founder of The Big Quiet #HURDLEMOMENT: Joe Holder On How to Design a Workout Plan That Works for You 158. Hilary Allen, Endurance Athlete #HURDLEMOMENT: Essential Financial Wellness Tips With 'The Budget Mom' 182. Willy Valderrama, Runner 186. Emma Coburn, Pro Runner & 3X Olympian 143. Becs Gentry, Peloton Instructor #HURDLEMOMENT: How to Own your Morning To Unlock Your Big Potential 178. Taryn Toomey, CEO & Founder of The Class 183. Shalane Flanagan, Live at the New York City Marathon OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message

Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we're joined by Big Quiet founder and former music executive Jesse Israel.Jesse shares his approach to community building and how he ended up sharing the stage with Oprah Winfrey. Find out more about Jesse: https://www.jesseisrael.comIf you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: http://theramsgates.com

Jesse Israel is a social entrepreneur, meditation leader and former record label executive known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. Jesse has signed multi-platinum bands like MGMT, has led some of the largest meditations in the world, teaches meditation to next-generation leaders and speaks at Fortune 500s and colleges. At the start of 2020, Jesse was invited to go on tour with Oprah Winfrey and WW to speak at and lead mass meditations at sold-out arenas throughout the US. Jesse’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Vice, Vogue, Fast Company, GQ and the Wall Street Journal.    

Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos talk about Congress’ investigation into whether SARS-CoV-2 leaked from a research lab in China, and the escalating violence between Israel and Palestine. Professor Richard Wolff talks about the state of the US economy one year after the pandemic began.

Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos talk about the Biden administration’s aid plan to curb migration from Northern Triangle countries, the US Postal Service’s surveillance of Americans’ social media posts, and accusations that Israel is committing apartheid against Palestinians in the occupied territory. Ben and Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen talks about the campaign to end qualified immunity, which shields police from civil lawsuits.

Jesse Israel (@jesseisrael) has been making noise since founding his first company, Cantora Records, as a sophomore at NYU. But, as a result of turning up the volume as a founder, he yearned to find some peace and quiet as a human. He started Medi Club--a community of creatives and entrepreneurs who come together monthly to practice meditation--as his antidote, and soon a global craze was born. Since launching over 300 circle programs, Israel has continued on to found The Big Quiet, a movement that gathers thousands of individuals in iconic places around the world to engage in mass meditations. In 2020 he joined Oprah and WW on tour to lead mediations for arenas of 15,000+, and continues to advise companies like Adidas, Google, and Ford. In this episode, we explore his road to mediation and unpack how authentic vulnerability contributes to essential growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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One of the biggest obstacles our society faced in 2020 is mental health, with a surge in cases around the world. So for this episode, we’re going back through stories that are specific to navigating mental health.The objective is to give you tools and inspiration for dealing with the darker forces that can haunt all of us at different times and in different ways, whether external or in the case of mental health, internal. The stories in this episode cover the spectrum of mental health, from anxiety to loneliness, to depression, as well as the various solutions the guests have used, such as therapy, meditation, volunteering, and adopting a bigger life purpose.There are six clips, 7 to 10 minutes long each, with various guests such Emma Mainoo of Surviving Sundays, Ben Nemtin, who helped to start The Buried Life, and Bronnie Ware who’ll remember from the 5 Regrets of the Dying episode. There’s a clip from Ajay Relan, from Hashtag Lunchbag, talking about his experience with volunteering. And there’s a clip from Jesse Israel, who founded the mass meditation movement called The Big Quiet. And Leon Logothetis of The Kindness Diaries fame talking about his before moment when he suffered meltdowns.I hope you enjoy this episode. And if you’re a long-time listener of the podcast, you’ll remember hearing some of these stories. But listening to them all in one episode, will be incredibly helpful, especially if you’re navigating through a difficult time personally. Or maybe if you know someone who is and you’re not quite sure what to say or do.

In this beautiful meditation, sink into the soothing voice of Jesse Israel, let your breathing synchronize with the rhythmic, calming sound of crystal bowls— and drift off into a deep, peaceful sleep.

We’re in the home stretch of 2020 and I don’t know about you,  but I feel freakin exhausted. We’re talking about BURNOUT this week, and if you're feeling a little lethargic or unmotivated, chances are you need this episode just as much as I do! Our guest this week is Jesse Israel, a former record label executive turned Founder of the Mass Meditation Movement “The Big Quiet”. He is ALSO a speaker who just got off Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour (NBD) and  has SUCH a cool story of battling burnout at an early age and how he has learned to manage stress and anxiety in a healthier way  We’re going to talk about the signs of burnout, what its actually doing to your brain, your body, your sex drive, your sleep cycle (49:40)  And we’re going to talk about some big AND small things you can do every day to help overcome burnout, stress and exhaustion (53:00) Want more from our guests? Jesse Israel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesseisrael/?hl=en (@jesseisrael)  Website https://www.jesseisrael.com/ (HERE) Check out The Big Quiet https://thebigquiet.com/ (HERE) Some Additional Resources we talked about! The Big Quiet 101: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-big-quiet-13046653734 (Virtual Meditation Course)  Check out Jesse’s Guided Meditation with https://www.audible.com/pd/Crystal-Bowl-Breathing-Audiobook/B0877DSTBM?ref=a_ep_sleep_c9_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=3e8fd70f-853a-4ed3-836b-71d9368c445b&pf_rd_r=V2DFS6R3AH5M7AXGR1EC (Audible Originals)  Mediation-Curious? Try a 5 minute free guided meditation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xdwr4cRTVA (HERE) Headspace (see below for a discount code!) Oooh Stay Connected with me too! BKP Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/Bigkidproblems/?hl=en (@BigKidproblems) Sarah’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarahamerrill_/?hl=en (@SarahaMerrill)_ Website:  http://www.thebigkidproblems.com/ (www.TheBigKidProblems.com)!  Want to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1217632598392356 (HERE!) BIG Thank you to our Episode Sponsors! http://onehopewine.com/bkp (ONEHOPE) Drink delicious wine and do good at the same time! For an extra $10 off your order, use BKP10 at http://onehopewine.com/bkp (onehopewine.com/bkp)   http://headspace.com/bigkid (Headspace) Meditation made easy! For a FREE One month trial (!!) with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation, just head to https://www.headspace.com/code?code=BIGKID (headspace.com/bigkid) http://hellotushy.com/BIGKID (Hello Tushy) Get on the bidet bandwagon! Get 10% off at http://hellotushy.com/BIGKID (HelloTushy.com/BIGKID) Big Kid Problems is a production of http://crate.media (Crate Media)

Want to learn what your greatest superpower is? Then make sure you listen to this episode with social entrepreneur, meditation leader and founder of the mass meditation movement: The Big Quiet, Jesse Israel. In this heartfelt conversation, Sarah and Jesse talk about his childhood and the challenging days of his mental health, the power of insight, and why learning to be still can be life-changing. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the ‘noise' in your external or internal world, in this episode you'll discover that everything you need to stay balanced, is right inside of you.   Follow Sarah: Instagram: instagram.com/alifeofgreatnesspodcast Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg YouTube: youtube.com/sarahgrynberg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remy Park's authenticity is refreshing as all hell. We met at The Big Quiet last year — hosted by past hurdler Jesse Israel — and have enjoyed keeping up with one another since. Today, she's garnered quite a following, sharing her vegan recipes, wellness tips and tricks, and New York City life over on her website Veggiekins. But her day-to-day hasn't always been matcha lattes and gluten-free desserts. In episode 135, she talks about her constantly evolving relationship with food, and details disordered eating habits that started at age 7 and lasted through her first year of college. We chat about what it was like for her to attend her first AA meeting, talk with a therapist, and begin keeping track of her day-to-day intake. She tells me how she developed healthier habits, ultimately coming a holistic nutritionist and sharing her eats with strangers (and friends!) near and far. SOCIAL @veggiekins @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to check out my go-to electrolyte beverage today. My favorite flavor? Orange citrus is a MUST-TRY! Daily Harvest | Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code “HURDLE25” at checkout to get $25 dollars off your first box. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. New sessions will be announced soon! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP HURDLERS BOOK CLUB The choice has been made! Our next book club gathering will be Wednesday, December 9 at 8 p.m. ET. and we’re going to read I Thought It Was Just Me” (But It Isn’t) by Brené Brown. To sign up for the book club email list, click here. In a few weeks, I’ll share the Zoom registration link. Please, only register at that time if you can definitely make our session! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message

Jesse Israel is a social entrepreneur, meditation leader and former record label executive known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. Jesse has signed multi-platinum bands like MGMT, has led some of the largest meditations in the world in locations from The American Museum of Natural History to the World Trade Center, and teaches meditation to next-generation leaders, Fortune 500 companies, and colleges. This year, The Big Quiet was invited to go on tour with Oprah Winfrey and WW to speak at and lead mass meditations at sold-out arenas throughout the US. In this episode, Jesse walks us through his mental health journey from a burnt out record executive, how to lean into silence in the time of COVID-19, and ends the episode with a five minute meditation to kick start your day.    Follow Jesse on Instagram for more meditation tips: https://www.instagram.com/jesseisrael/   Produced by Dear Media

The first time I heard Jesse Israel tell his story inside the Guggenheim at The Big Quiet, I knew I wanted to know more. The second I knew more, I knew I needed to share his story with the hurdlers. Now the brains behind the mass meditation movement, Israel went to NYU and started his career doing something entirely different — heading up a record label. After signing multi-platinum artists like MGMT, the Los Angeles native started battling crippling anxiety and panic attacks. So, he took a step away from the music industry, and eventually found his way into the meditation space. In episode 124, we chat about his journey between the two, and how he used his experience touring with big bands to concept all that The Big Quiet would become. We also talk about what it was like to host events in some of the country’s most iconic venues (including Madison Square Garden), his best-practice tips for incorporating mediation into your regular routine, and how it felt to go on tour with Oprah (!) at the beginning of this year. SOCIAL @jesseisrael @thebigquiet @mediclubmediclub @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Big Quiet’s 101 3-Part Meditation Series OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to athleticgreens.com/hurdle to get a FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. Four Sigmatic | Go to foursigmatic.com/HURDLE or enter code “HURDLE” at checkout to receive 15% off your order. SIGN UP Hurdle Sessions Weekly Hurdle newsletter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message

Today we speak about meditation, facing fear, and reaching your dreams with Jesse Israel, the creator of The Big Quiet, a collective that hosts mass meditations at the most iconic places in the world! Jesse shares his growth story with us today, taking us right from his early childhood through moments of darkness and the role meditation played in all the amazing projects he built leading up to The Big Quiet. We hear about his early love for storytelling and his gift for leadership that got quelled by a disciplining event when he was still in school, leading to his first experiences of anxiety and self-doubt. He takes us through to being a student at New York University, starting a record label and managing a fledgling MGMT, and the massive strain he underwent around this time. This was the point in his life where he found meditation and he talks about how it led him to rediscover his gifts for leadership that were buried inside him for so long. Jesse sketches out the projects he started to create, all driven by his need for community – a mass bike club called The Cyclone and thereafter Med Club, a guided meditation event. We hear from Jesse how around this point he quit his record label business and the role that meditation played in helping him take the plunge and start afresh. This is an inspirational episode about the way meditation helps say yes in the face of doubt and fears so make sure not to miss it! Key Points From This Episode:Jesse’s childhood, relationship with his parents, and love for making animations.The beginning of Jesse’s struggle with mental health after getting in trouble at school.Therapy and Jesse’s transformation at school from a troublemaker to a prefect.How Jesse got into music, radio show hosting, and started a record label after going to NYU.The story of Jesse and his friends meeting MGMT and managing their early career.Mental health and body stress issues Jesse experienced at 23 due to life challenges.Jesse’s first panic attack and recourse he took at a time this was not spoken about.How Jesse began experimenting with meditation after learning about Buddhism from his dad.The meditation Jesse learned from Shambhala and how he later discovered Vedic meditation from Light.How Jesse began to face old fears and own his leadership after practicing Vedic meditation.All the students Light got through Jesse spreading the word about how meditation was helping him.Transitioning from tech and music into leadership, a side of Jesse he suppressed for long.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Jesse IsrealJesse Israel on InstagramThe Big QuietThe Big Quiet on InstagramMedi ClubThe CyclonesThe ShineNew York UniversityWNYUChris TabronWesleyan CollegeMGMTKidsTime To PretendOf MontrealColumbia RecordsCantora RecordsLollapalooza

JOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennialJonathan Stone, Founder of "Flow+Tell" sits down remotely to discuss his yoga journey from tearing his meniscus to discovering yoga, his transition from UNC-Chapel Hill, to NYU Stern, and working at corporate tech companies at Facebook, Google, YouTube & IBM to starting his own business; different types of yoga, what makes something "transformative"? (hint: you need to be primed), how to manage a side business, What's the difference between “religious” vs “spiritual”, and the role the yoga community can play in racial inequality.(EASTER EGG: Don't miss his special beatboxing performance!)LEARN MORE ABOUT FLOW+TELL: https://www.flowandtell.com/INSTA: @FlowandtellwellnessGrowing Heart Events Festival (as mentioned): https://www.growingheartevents.com/INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:Jonathan, briefly tell us a little about Flow and Tell, what is it? How did you come up with the idea?What kind of yoga is it? Can you briefly educate us on the different types?Why is the post yoga portion of the evening so important?You are passionate about quote, “creating transformative experiences”. I'm so curious about this. Can you elaborate? What makes an experience transformative. Is it the setting? The content? The people? Can anyone have a transformative experience at any moment?You have an interesting background….and correct me if im wrong, but you went to UNC Chapel Hill for undergrad, then got an MBA from NYU Stern. You worked mostly for tech companies your whole life, including facebook, google, youtube, IBM, you were a consultant for deloitte. Now you also run stone advisory.What would you say to other entrepreneurs out there who are trying to do something on the side on top of their main job? How do you manage two things at once?Millennials and spirituality; there seems to be somewhat of a dividing line among young people. There are certain buzzwords I can immediately identify; alignment, flow, energy, either you're accused of being too “woo woo” and in the clouds, or too grounded, business like, and stiff. How do you bridge that gap?Where does religion come into play? More and more young people are not going to church or temple, or seeking traditional organized religion. What does it mean to identify as spiritual?I have to ask you, given everything that is going on in the world regarding inequality and racial disparity, what role can flow and tell play, and the yoga community as a whole?What is something you wish someone had told you 5 years ago, or you had told yourself, that you had to learn on your own? But would have made life so much easier had you known.How can people get involved and learn more about you?

This episode features Jesse Israel.  Jesse is the founder and meditation leader of The Big Quiet.  Through a unique blend of meditation, community building and leadership, Jesse helps people and organizations become their most powerful- not through high octane sales training, but through a non-religious spiritual, attainable version of mindfulness. He Is the founder of record-label-turned-tech-fund Cantora, where he signed multi-platinum bands like MGMT & Francis and the Lights. Jesse has led some of the largest meditations in the world, and generally, he’s just a nice and down to earth guy.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

JOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Jackie Cantwell, Director of "mediclub" and partner of "The Big Quiet" (founded by Jesse Israel), sits down to discuss her journey from Pratt Institute, running away and battling depression, excessive drinking and partying, being homeless (living out of a car/friends' couches), owning two art galleries, and becoming director of Mediclub. We discuss her tour with Jesse and Oprah, the science behind sound bowls, why Millennials struggle with acceptance, the impact of COVID19 on virtual community, how to get past "surface level" conversation, and marketing ("attracting" vs. "selling").LEARN MORE ABOUT MEDICLUB: @mediclubTHE BIG QUIET: https://thebigquiet.com/JACKIE CANTWELL: @itsjackiecantwellINTERVIEW QUESTIONS:You went to Pratt institute to study art. You've been involved with, and founded, many different things, mostly related to the art world. SHIM, the Bishop, project remember, just add bacon, to name a few. What is the big picture goal for you? And why art?How do you go from art to meditation? Can you briefly share your story of how you originally discovered mediclub and how you eventually became the director?I'm curious, what was it like going from being in front of 200 people to 15,000 in packed stadiums? how did you get into sound bowls? What are sound bowls?TopicsMental health and millennials. Why do millennials struggle so much with acceptance and belonging? Did previous older generations not have this issue? Or they just pretended not to and sucked it up?I have to ask you about community and covid19. So much of the spirit and soul of mediclub is about meeting people in person and having that intimate connection. Is it possible to have a real sense of community virtually? Are we just filling in time until things get back to normal, or is this a longer term societal shift that you think is going to stick around?Communication. Interestingly i hear a lot of my millennial peers struggle with making connection and making or keeping friends. People struggle with communication, and getting past surface level conversation. How have you personally broken through that? What advice can you share?Branding and messaging. Authenticity is a big component to mediclub and the big quiet. It seems to have a very cool vibe. You don't pay for advertising. Its all word of mouth. You use a basic google forms doc to sign up. You don't have a website. You don't try to sell people on benefits. You're very careful in the language you use, only really stating your purpose and why you gather. In a world where we're constantly being sold things and everyone tries to create hype and exclusivity as marketing gimmicks, how do avoid that temptation? What strategy are you using when thinking about promotion?What personal struggles or fears have you had to overcome in your journey through mediclub and the big quiet?Other than oprah, What is your personal all Time favorite mediclub or big quiet moment?What is something you wish someone had told you 5 years ago, or you had told yourself, that you had to learn on your own? But would have made life so much easier had you known.How can people get involved and learn more about you?

If there is one thing that this quarantine has taught us it is how to get still. An art that us busy humans have Wandered far way from. We have become addicted to the noise and resistant to rest. Find out some fun facts and statistics about our evolution that Jesse Israel shared and join Jaimi Alexander and Haley J as we discuss the power of stillness! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jesse Israel—social entrepreneur, meditation leader and founder of mass meditation movement “The Big Quiet”—joins Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour Presented by WW for a talk in front of a live audience in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jesse discusses why we live noisy lives in a culture that glorifies being busy, explains why 90 percent of doctor visits in the U.S. are stress-related and shares why being quiet benefits our lives. Jesse also leads the 15,000-person audience in a group meditation.

Brendan sits down with Jesse Israel the founder of the wildly successful mass meditation group, "The Big Quiet," and Medi Club. The spiritual bros talk about the power of community, sitting in silence in some incredible places, and how meditation can even cure your wang. Jesse dives into his journey from manager of the band MGMT to what it's like going on tour with Oprah. You don't get a car but it's still very good.  

Day two of our New Year's meditations is by Jesse Israel on finding positive energy. It can also be found in the Muse and Meditation Studio apps.

Jesse Israel is a Meditation Leader and founder of The Big Quiet - a movement that brings mass meditations to iconic spaces around the world. He’s been on this podcast before, and I’m so damned happy to have him back to talk about his latest adventure. As someone who does his best to meditate every day, it’s always great to hear from a professional that I should be finding it as hard as I’m finding it sometimes. That in fact is the point. I’ll let Jesse explain it more. If you’ve heard about the science behind meditation and why it’s a good idea - this chat will hopefully get you over the line to get going on a daily practice. We do talk a bit about bicycles as well, which is kinda fun. If you like what you hear - you can find out more about Jesse on twitter @jesseisrael and thebigquiet.comJesse and I caught up over Skype from his home in NYC, enjoy this conversation with Jesse Israel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Making his return to TSR HQ, former music exec turned meditation leader and entrepreneur, Jesse Israel (@jesseisrael)  speaks on creating and growing The Big Quiet (@thebigquiet). What began as a small group of mediators in his living room is now the country’s largest mass meditation event.  He shares his own experiences with meditation and gives insight on mindfully crafting and monetizing a business inside the consciousness space. Roses and Thorns is elevated as Ek and SS discuss their trip to Lowell Farms Cannabis Cafe, the country’s first ever cannabis restaurant!    Thanks to our partners:  Rothys: rothys.com code retrograde Buffy: buff.co code retrograde Verilux HappyLight: verilux.com code retrograde

On today's episode of "I Can't Wait To Tell You," I had the pleasure of interviewing Jesse Israel, founder and Creator of The Big Quiet- a mass meditation movement that gathers thousands of people at the world's most incredible places to come together for moments of silence and un-plugging. In this episode, we get into: What prompted Jesse to start a meditation practiceJesse's transition from the music industry to the meditation space, and stepping into the role of teacherWhy embracing the darkness is just as important as embracing the lightImposter syndrome and how we can step away from itThe Big Quiet: What it is, how it started, how you can join the movementA day in the life with Jesse, and his daily practices....and so much more!To follow along with Jesse on Instagram, you can find him @jesseisraelTo follow along with The Big Quiet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigquiet/Also, to find a Big Quiet meditation coming to you, head to the link below!https://thebigquiet.comThank you so much, Jesse, for coming on the show, and for all of you listners! I am so grateful.To become a patron of the show, you can head to the link below. Thank you so much to those of you who have already donated and become patrons! My appreciation is deep.https://www.patreon.com/join/caseyedwardllc?Until next time!

Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet, leads mass meditations throughout the country. In his quest to bring meditation to more people, Jesse shares his many perspectives on love, leadership and compassion as it relates to the self, relationships and communities. Jesse reminds us that Love is something we need to keep remembering as it's always here and too easy to forget. The discussion goes into negativity bias, the interconnectedness of humanity and the power of storytelling to move people. Find Jesse at The Big Quiet on Tour in October throughout the USA and on Instagram Find Ethan at Extremist.Love and on Instagram If you like this podcast please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts.

Transition, meditation, and community–you’ve heard about these before, but have you really stopped to experience them or hear all the ways they can serve you on your humble journey to greatness? Listen in as social entrepreneur Jesse Israel speaks about community-building and modern mindfulness that will not only awaken your consciousness but help in developing your whole human experience. As a co-founder of Cantora Records in his twenties, Jesse went from successfully signing multi-platinum bands and overseeing tech investment funds to transitioning into a public speaker and meditation teacher. Using his background in the music industry, Jesse created accessible points for people to get into wellness and meditation. He founded the social meditation group, Medi Club, as well as the mass meditation movement, The Big Quiet, which gathers thousands of people at legendary venues such as Madison Square Garden and The American Museum of Natural History for meditations. These events also feature rare performances from some of the most popular musicians in modern culture. Jesse’s been featured as an expert in his field in The Times, Vice, Fast Company, and more. His mission is to help leaders be exactly who they are meant to be. Where are you destined to go? Surrender to your path ahead, starting NOW! Key takeaways: The starting line. Living a full, content life seems tricky to find. If only there were warning signs on your path to let you know, ‘you’re going the wrong way!’ that could help guide you to where you’re supposed to be. Turns out, if you know where to look, the initial signs for personal growth aren’t too hard to find. Start HERE . . . [16:32]. The isolation breaker. Have you ever attended a family gathering or met up with friends after work and had the blahs afterward? That lingering loneliness that still hangs on even though people surround you? Fulfillment in social experiences can only be found when THIS is present . . . [39:29]. The identity rivalry. We all know someone, the person we look at in our lives and think, “Wow, they’ve got it all figured it out.” The question is, “do they really?” And what about their life makes yours any less in comparison? Why even compare at all? The ONLY way to end this identity crisis . . . [19:11]. Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. You're never more than One Idea Away from a whole, new reality. Thank you to our partners at iPEC Coaching! Custom tailor your coaching career to your passion and lifestyle with the support of dynamic business tools, a strong coaching network, and expert guidance from a team dedicated to your success long after graduation. Enroll in the most comprehensive coach training program available, and prepare to exceed your own expectations. Learn more at ipeccoaching.com/oia. 

Jesse Israel is a social entrepreneur, public speaker and meditation teacher who helps people become the leaders they’re meant to be. He founded the social meditation community Medi Club and the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. In the episode, we chat about what it was like to transition out of the music industry and into meditation, why he has taken an “attraction” approach to building community, the stressful side of his entrepreneurial journey and the work he’s done to recover from burnout, and more.   To learn more about Jesse Israel and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

Jesse is a social entrepreneur, community builder and meditation teacher on a mission to light up the leader in everyone. As a sophomore at NYU Jesse co-founded Cantora Records, where he signed multi-platinum bands like MGMT, advised The Wu Tang Clan’s GZA and spearheaded the label’s tech investment fund. After experiencing debilitating anxiety and panic attacks, Jesse discovered meditation. The practice was so transformative for him that he went on to found The Big Quiet - a movement that gathers thousands of people for mass meditations at legendary locations like Madison Square Garden and the top of the World Trade Center, and features performances from some of today’s most iconic musicians. Jesse speaks about community building and mindful leadership at organizations like Adidas, Ford, Google and Parson’s School of Design, and teaches meditation to next-generation leaders from around the world. Jesse’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Vice, Vogue, Fast Company, WIRED and the Wall Street Journal.

Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet and a certified meditation teacher with 1 Giant Mind, asks: Can you teach meditation even if you struggle with stress and anxiety yourself? Jonni explains that meditation teachers don't need to be perfected humans, because the role is not to sell perfection but to teach an elegant process of self-discovery.

This connection is another one of those timing is everything and patience is a virtue. I first heard of Dan Doty indirectly via (once again) Jesse Israel, when mentioning a men’s retreat he’d attended called EVRYMAN. At first, I was connected to it’s co-founder, Sascha Lewis, with whom I met in person last fall. I made a note in my notebook that I’d like to continue this conversation with a potential collaboration in mind. Almost a year later, I attended a MediClub in Brooklyn. There I was grouped with four strangers to discuss a prompted topic. I exchanged contacts with one of the men after the event. We met for coffee. He mentioned EVRYMAN and suggested I connect with the Founder. An email was sent and a week later I was on a call with Dan Doty. We had things in common. Dan used to work as a producer, as had I. He had a love for Montana, as did I from my work there with VICE. But mostly we connected on the human condition and the need for the type of connection and conversation that he was providing for men. He expanded on EVRYMAN and what the retreat entails. He spoke of the men he was meeting. He made mention that he was looking to work with women as well. I knew then that this was my people. That was conversation #1. After a few weeks processing our conversation, I sent a follow up email asking Dan if he’d be interested in a podcast conversation. He immediately said yes. We set up a time and here’s the result of this timeline of events. The truth of the matter is this (as it always is): timing is everything. When Jesse first mentioned EVRYMAN, I had just started my IN THE UNKNOWN Workshops. I was not yet ready to properly comprehend and process the context of this podcast because I hadn’t yet done the work with others. Now, with nearly 60 Workshops under my belt, I had the experience and the hours to pull from my personal experiences in workshop, and to use my own personal journey as an example to relate. The patience it takes to get to this place is immense, however, when we exercise it and trust the process of time, we do not miss the connection when it arises, even if it comes months later. What I know is that Dan is a Warrior, someone on a journey to create space for all to reconnect with self and others. His approach is a bit different than mine and this could be due to his stronger foundation of self-confidence. That said, he too fears common Unknowns to mine, and articulates them most vulnerably with an immense strength, kindness and compassion. This is a listen for EVRYMAN looking to change their life. For every woman looking to better understand her man. And for anyone looking for self-betterment and a new way to live their life. I suggest STRONGLY that if you like what you hear you share: men, attend this retreat // women, suggest it to your men. This is a win for all. Thank you Dan for your heart + your mind. Friend (you know who you are) for the connect. And J for the planting of the seed.

HERE'S THE KNOWN. I was introduced to Shaunda Brown via email by Jesse Israel. He suggested we meet, record a podcast, or at the very least attend each other’s workshops. Somewhere within the message, there was probably a hidden (intentional) current for friendship but it did not need to be said. It just happened. After a few email exchanges, I attended Shaunda’s first Goddess Institute event on Conscious Sexuality. Goddess is her baby. It’s the thing she’s been manifesting, growing and birthing. I walked into a transformed space in Brooklyn, NY and took my seat on a fuzzy pillow smack dab in the middle. There was a microphone. A speaker (future pod guest - Lauren Harkness) and room full of ready-to-learn women. Shaunda spoke first. A few things immediately resonated. Work and the need to be busy, to do, and to prove one’s worth in a male-dominated industry. Injury and the overriding of one’s bodies message. “Don’t do this,” spoke Shaunda as she prepared herself to do a snowboarding trick she wasn’t equipped to do. Shortly after that, she separated her shoulder but pushed through - because that’s what we do - and ended up having more damage done than the original injury. Slooow down it screamed. It being the Universe, God, Spirit, and Body. Lastly, I was mesmerized by Shaunda’s ability to create a “safe” space for women to access their vulnerability, their wounds, their fears, and more importantly, their desires by using conscious sexuality as a healing mechanism. This language and her ability to weave the message into those around her is innately her gift. She cultivates the very meaning of “speak your truth” on a subject that so many still find taboo. If you don’t know who she is or have yet to hear of Goddess Institute — don’t worry…we’ll all know about it very soon. She is leading the charge to change the way we view sexuality in the mainstream and in modern times. It’s not a specific message that one needs to follow. It’s only specific to you. But to access that message, one must be willing to Show Up and to do the work of finding one’s Truth. It is the willingness that she is waiting on - not wasting time for the time’s to change as she is actively already in motion. When I sat down with her prior to this pod interview, I had asked her about her future goals and what she hopes for Goddess Institute. It was her desire to make it accessible for both men and women that truly solidified that this was "my person. She, like me, is inclusive and about the people. She, like me, isn’t using foreign concepts or language to change people’s minds. She, like me, is creating safe spaces for people to collectively move through things, getting them to the other side of wherever that may be for each individual. She, like me, is opening hearts and minds without force or a specific destination. Soul Sister — that’s as much as I knew coming into this conversation. The rest? The new partner-in-awesome relationship, her stories about Mom and Dad, her lessons-learned, her knowledge on conscious sexuality, her desires for her personal journey, and the details on Goddess Institute…well, that all showed up because we decided to Show Up for one another in conversation. Enjoy. xx HERE’S SHAUNDA’S UNKNOWN(S). I’m constantly learning every moment to trust myself more and to be in the state of flow. I’ve said that my life - since I’ve been very attentive and aware of how much the universe works for us - of just trusting that flow. I call it en Fuego where it just catches on fire. This happens and then it opens another door that had never had even been something that I could conceptualize in my tiny human mind. Trusting the unknown to unfold. This whole path with Goddess Institute. Had you asked me a year ago if this is where I would be in my life. That would have never been a spec of what the possibility was. There are so many unknowns with what magic can be created with goddess institute that I am so excited and passionate to understand more of. Personally, just starting this new relationship with my partner in awesome. It was so unknown to me previously about how that aspect would work in my life, and it was one of my big goals when I was mentalizing things to call in…that life partner, or whatever we want to call it. I’ve never known something so much as I know this aspect of just totally trusting. I have no idea how it’s going to look in that iteration. So that’s a big unknown for me because it’s so new. Just totally surrendering in this way is completely beautiful and having trust in whatever outcome that would be.

In this episode I sat down with Founder of The Big Quiet and Medi Club, Jesse Israel. This man is a natural leader and community mobilizer. In this conversation I spoke to Jesse about his journey with meditation and how it's helped him through mental health challenges, and what he's learned about living the path of the heart, as he know holds mass meditations at world landmarks for thousands of people. So much wisdom and inspiration in this episode, co-creators - enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When does sharing vulnerability cross a line and become exploitative? The most impactful leaders have overcome personal strife, and Jesse Israel is no exception. Once at odds with bouts of anxiety and depression, today Jesse is an influential community leader. Co-founder Cantora Records, signing bands such as MGMT and Francis and the Lights, Jesse now leads some of the world's most innovative mass meditations, through The Big Quiet & Medi Club. And certified as a meditation teacher by 1 Giant Mind, he asks: are there boundaries to how far a teacher should go in revealing their personal vulnerabilities, while teaching and leading others? The discussion opens up a candid look at the growing trend in the wellness world to be profoundly open and vocal about one's vulnerabilities. How much is too much? As a veteran teacher and community leader himself, Jonni provides thoughtful insight on how one can lead and teach in the most human way, without losing sight of boundary and student need. Taking the subject further, Jonni poses examples in which sharing vulnerability with students can be appropriate and effective. "Vulnerability is not necessarily power, but instead a gateway to it.” In response, Jesse talks about his own experiences and relates what a minister once told him: “share from the scar, not the wound.” Speak about your vulnerability from a place from empowerment, not of victimhood. This is a great episode for anyone trying to find that balance, as a teacher or as leader of any kind.

We Met At Acme Episode 28 features The Big Quiet founder Jesse Israel. On this episode, we discuss orgasmic meditation, masculine and feminine energies, getting a woman an uber when she leaves your place, being held at the end of the day, gaining weight in relationships, and more!   This episode is sponsored by Beach Body on Demand and JSwipe. Text ACME to 303030 now for your free trial of workout classes. And download JSwipe to make your Jewish parents happy and DM @JSwipe on Instagram for a free month of "First Class."

Jesse Israel (of meditation club Medi Club and events company The Big Quiet) gets real about how he went from founding a successful record label to leading a modern meditation movement.

Our conversation begins a couple years back during an intimate dinner of friends (his, not mine) where we found ourselves sitting together, discussing his future and what it would look like. Nearing his 30's, for a person watching from afar, it seemed to me that Jesse, like his group of friends, had it all. In his early 20's he started a record label. On the side, a tech venture studio named Cantora. Then a group called The Cyclones - nothing to do with music - it was a cool kids bike club. Then a burger club. Yes, a club for men to gather round great burgers and to engage in conversation. I suppose, from afar, one should have been easily able to label Jesse as a gatherer. A social animal. A leader of sort, who found pleasure and purpose in bringing people together for meaningful experiences. During that dinner - i'll blame the glass of wine - I was unable to envision his future and next steps. Jesse, however, didn't need to know. He trusted the Process. I wasn't yet ready to understand the meaning behind that powerful statement. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do next. All I knew is what I didn’t want to do anymore. I really just had two forms to my compass. One was, I know what I don’t want to do. And the other was, what feels right in my gut and my heart. I had a period in my life where my friends were really building dynamic careers for themselves. Buying second homes. Starting families. And in many ways I felt just like I was naked and jumping into the abyss.” So he jumped. First creating Medi Club - a meditation workshop for all types and levels of meditators - which then evolved into The Big Quiet, a MAJOR production and event, consisting of a MASS meditation held in incredible spaces around NYC. Jesse, of course, credits this new chapter in his life to, you guessed it, his meditation practice. “My meditation practice really allowed me to listen to and act on  that thing that said: it’s time for the next. It wasn’t a person. It didn’t come from someone else. It was this thing right inside of me that I was able to hear and listen to and honor.” There has been much written about Medi Club and The Big Quiet, so I focused instead on Jesse the Human. We spoke about the significance his Grandfather "Pa" had on his life, in particular, the words he said to him before he passed, "here I am in my final years and my regret is that I wish I had pursued my dreams more." Jesse took it to heart: "When I was thinking of leaving my company, Pa’s words really resonated deeply. I was able to tell him the last time we talked, just the day before he died, that because of his words I had made change in my life and in my career.” We speak about masculinity and his evolving definition and his incredible attention to detail as it pertains to the definition, which has allowed him to step into leadership roles, guiding Men in the very same conversation he was seeking. “When you have the space to talk, when you have a circle to talk about  what you’re challenged by or what’s coming up for you, or how you don’t feel like you’re enough in certain ways and you realize that other men go through it as well, it starts to melt. That (anxious) feeling starts to dissipate when you realize others go through it with you." Of course, Jesse is human. Like all of us, he still carries self-doubt, and questions his path at times. But that's where the magic happens. For in those spaces, we are given the opportunity to practice kindness, to cultivate awareness, and to step back into ourselves. "Being gentle with myself because I think that it’s really easy for me to go to a place of feeling like I need to be crystal clear about my purpose. More times than not, I’m challenged by the process and wanting to know what’s around the next bend, and how I’m going to get around the next bend. I’m wanting to control elements of where I’m going and how I’m getting there. When that happens it’s unenjoyable. Life starts to become less colorful when I’m in a place where I’m so focused on arriving, that I’m not able to appreciate the process of moving and growing and evolving, like we always are, at every moment.” Now that's Vulnerability. I'll stop yapping and suggest you simply Listen. There's a lot here. Too many quotable moments to mention. And as I mentioned in the intro of this episode, listening back to this conversation happened at the very moment I needed it most. Trust the Process, Alyonka. Okay, I will. This will help you do the same.

Have you ever had that feeling right before a party you were throwing starts? That creeping dread that no one will show up? Today I talk to Jesse Israel, who doesn't seem to have that fear. Jesse flips that feeling on its head. For Jesse, it's very simple: People *want* to connect. And the invitations we, as organizers and conveners, send out...they're just permission slips. The invitation gives people permission to connect. Jesse Israel is the founder of Medi Club and the Big Quiet, which hosts huge public meditations in places like Madison Square Garden and the World Trade Center's Oculus for literally thousands of people. I met Jesse Israel at a dinner party way back in early 2015 at a Rabbi's house. We had a great conversation and discovered a few shared interests. Somehow we discovered we both loved biking the city and he invited me to check out his cycle club, the Cyclones. And then he mentioned that he had a meditation club, too. As a life-long meditator (before it was cool!) I was intrigued. When I went to my first Medi Club, I was struck by the energy and the intimacy of it. How easy it was to connect with the crowd, which got larger and larger each time I came. The Medi Club meets monthly and regularly attracts a few hundred people ready to sit in silence with their peers. The Cyclones is similarly huge, and a blast, every time I make it out. So, to be clear: In Jesse's view, we connect *through* things: the bike, the meditation, is permission to connect. It's the connection we crave. He just opens the door. There are few key conversation design principles I want to pull out of this conversation, to look for as you listen, all around how to frame profoundly motivating invitations: What permission will you give for people to connect? What's the deep and clear purpose of it? What are the boundaries of the invitation? And something else I saw that Jesse does: he pre-invites. He builds a coalition of the willing early, before he opens up the larger invitation.  Deeper into the conversation, we talk about how to sustain yourself as a community builder: Jesse talks about how he's learned to develop compassionate boundaries, to maintain his internal integrity. If you don't say no to some requests, you can't continue to give. We also talk about how to trust and develop your team. When that trust is in place, that's where the growth really happens. For more in-depth consideration of this conversation, head over to the conversation factory.com and take a look at the show notes! I'd also suggest you take a listen to the episode with Daniel Mezick, founder of open space agility, who's thoughts on invitation match up with Jesse's profoundly! What Permission will you grant? At Medi Club it's okay to open up. When you step into the door, you know you're among friends. How is that permission granted? Jesse shares first. He leads the way and opens the floor. He makes the example clear: He's going to be real and so you can be, too. Over time, the community attracts more and more of this energy. Others take up the charge and spread the norm. What's the Clarity of your Purpose? Early on, Jesse wrote a medium post to declare the intentions of the community he was forming. The article lays out why Medi Club exists in extremely clear language and outlines the purpose of the club in a way that passes the T-shirt test (a rule of thumb that seems to be from Peter Drucker) Also: Is there a larger purpose? The Cyclones is a fun Saturday around NYC, but became something more when they started an Indigogo campaign to get bikes in the hands of 1,000 children in Tanzania.   Is there an authentic way to enlarge the purpose of your invitation over time? Boundaries Boundaries show up in two ways: Boundaries for the invitation and boundaries for the inviter. The Cyclones invites you to give up expectations and planning...for one afternoon. You don't know where you're going, and that's okay. Medi Club stretches that boundary with their circles: Anyone can host a Medi Club circle and create the same energy with a smaller group, anytime they want. Medi Club holds the larger circle and gives each smaller circle an "authorization" to share the same invitation. At min 26: Jesse talks about another form of boundary: A boundary for the convener. "If I don't have compassionate boundaries, I can't show up as a friend or a community builder." When he's at medi club, he's a public person, and everyone there feels some sort of connection with him. But after the club night is over, Jesse has to find a way to restore his strength and be with himself. And if he said yes to every interview, every request to "pick his brain" from the community...there'd be no time for anything else!  This compassionate boundary is a huge challenge, because saying no doesn't feel generous. Finding a way to create a generous no is a critical skill for leading communities. I'm terribly grateful that Jesse was willing to sit down with me for this conversation. I learned a ton from it and I hope you do, too. Links The Big Quiet Cyclones Bike Club Medi Club Medium Article Cyclones Indigogo

I chat with Jesse Israel about how the numerous forms creativity throughout his life have gotten him to where he is now, the creative work he's doing, community building, intentions vs goals, charm, talkboy's and more! Jesse is on Twitter and IG as: @JesseIsrael and If you want to come to Medi Club or a Big Quiet on me, pleas email me and I gotcha. If you have a creative need or need help with a project, don't hesitate to reach out to me: ian@iand.co. #AgeOfTheCreative

A few years ago, Jesse Israel was a sophomore film student who had just signed an up-and-coming college band to a record label he co-founded out of his dorm room. Israel built that record label into a successful company -- then he decided to walk away from all of it and looked into ways he could "bring people together through shared interest." After toying with a few ideas, Israel came up with a plan to start a community for young adults to meet, meditate and "share quiet," he said.

Emily Fletcher interviews Jesse Israel, the founder of Medi Club in NYC. Jesse struggled with depression before realizing that he needed to make some big changes in his life. he was seeing record levels of stress among millennials, so he founded an organization for modern meditators to unwind together on a weekly basis.

Elizabeth and Stephanie sit down with general hot guy Jesse Israel to discuss his new project, 'The Modern Man Experiment,' where he breaks down the pillars of modern masculinity and divulges in how meditation can take you there. Also, the girls aren't too happy with people who abuse power and have a thorny conversation about what's what.

Music/Tech entrepreneur Jesse Israel discussing how he signed MGMT while still at University, bringing bands and tech startups together, and what it is to leave a career behind for the unknown. Oh, and bicycles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.