Podcasts about life by design

Podcast Description: “Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.” — Voltaire. In this episode, we dive into a teaching song built around this timeless idea: that the questions you ask determine the direction of your life, your results, and your legacy. We break down the lyrics, explore why questions unlock creativity and clarity, and highlight ten sharp questions to ask yourself before making any big decision. From business growth to personal relationships, discover how the quality of your questions shapes the quality of your future. “The Quality of Your Questions” Verse 1 Judge a man by his questions, not by his replies, Voltaire whispered wisdom that still opens our eyes. It's not the answers you chase, it's the questions you choose, They build up your future, or make you lose. Chorus (Mantra)

I'm thrilled to welcome Kelly Donougher, Director and Founder of 13 Interiors to The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week.  With over 20 years business experience across a range of industries, Kelly founded 13 Interiors in 2017. Since then, the business has grown to operate on a national scale with studios in Perth and Melbourne.  Kelly is a speaker, mentor, author and one of Australia's leading interior designers. Kelly regularly features across a range of media publications and outlets, including Adore Magazine, Home Beautiful, The West Australian, Perth Home Show, Channel 9, Snooze Australia, Summit Homes Group, 6PR Radio, Business Chicks, Domain.com.au and News.com.au and regularly presents workshops and demonstrations at design and styling events.  In 2025 Kelly published her first book, No Fence, No Limits which is about Kelly's unconventional path to success and the journey of challenging the status quo and perceptions of what life should look like for a woman. No Fence, No Limits shares the raw and emotional ups and downs of Kelly's path to creating 13 Interiors which she hopes will inspire others to take the leap into the unknown and embrace their path on their own terms.     HIGHLIGHTS Kelly talks about her story and how 13 Interiors evolved.   Kelly's book, No Fence, No Limits focuses on the expectations of women and how you imagine your life going in a certain direction and what happens when things pivot or change direction.   What it was like moving from the mining industry to interior design.  How creativity was a constant theme in Kelly's life.  Kelly opens up about success.  The importance of having a support network and the right people around you.  Why it's never too late to change.  Comparison can creep into everyday life, but you are the only one who can change that and how it affects you.  Kelly talks about what creating a meaningful life and business means to her.  Through the greatest adversity amazing things can still happen.  The importance of mindset, boundaries and how to move forward through challenging and difficult times.    SHOW NOTES   Get all episode show notes here:   www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast     CONNECT WITH KELLY   www.kellydonougher.com.au Instagram @kelly_donougher www.13interiors.com Instagram @13Interiors   CONNECT WITH DEBRA  Website www.debrashepherd.com.au Instagram @_DebraShepherd   Work With Debra   SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your review will help other entrepreneurs and business owners discover the show. Thank you!

Ever notice how the biggest breakthroughs don't come when you're grinding—but when you finally pause long enough to hear that whisper of inspiration? That's exactly how Patrick Francey, CEO, investor, and host of the global Top 100 podcast The Everyday Millionaire, birthed his show—on a beach in Saint Lucia with nothing but a notebook, a vision, and the courage to execute fast. In this episode of Communication Queens, Patrick pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a thriving culture, scale businesses, and lead with values that don't just look good on paper—but pulse through every decision, every hire, and every courageous conversation. We dive into: Why “high performance comes from low tolerances” (and what to do when a top performer is an energy vampire). The sneaky ways entrepreneurs tolerate themselves out of alignment with their own values—and how to stop. How culture creation applies whether you're leading 50 employees or running a one-woman empire. Why success loves speed—and how to trust divine downloads without bulldozing data. Patrick also shares the single most powerful fork-in-the-road moment that changed his entire entrepreneurial trajectory, plus his belief that the key to success is not just strategy, but the ability to choose who you're being. This isn't just another “how to” business chat—it's a transformational invitation to stop tolerating, start choosing, and build your empire on values that actually light you up.

In this episode of The Kirk Miller Podcast, Kirk sits down with Aaron Knightley, an entrepreneur, speaker, and straight-talking mentor who helps people break free from the 9-to-5 grind and build a life they truly want. From humble beginnings to building his own platforms and programmes, Aaron's proof that your past does not define your future. We dive into: The mindset shift Aaron made to step away from convention and start living life on his own terms Why “no one's coming to save you” is a mantra that can transform your life The role of fear in driving real change — and how to use it as fuel instead of letting it hold you back The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and building a network that lifts you higher What it really takes to build freedom, authenticity, and financial independence in the modern world Aaron's message is clear: authenticity wins, fear can fuel freedom, and the life you want is within reach if you're willing to commit and take action. Listen now to discover how you can break free and design a life aligned with your values. For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/ The Kirk Miller Podcast is the show for business leaders and peak performers to get into the best physical and mental shape of their lives and unleash from within confidence they never thought possible.

Black Expat Journey with Charlotte Van Horn Episode 65: Life By Design with John & Aisha Banks - Part 2 Host: Charlotte Van Horn - Panama Expat | Radio Host | Entrepreneur | Speaker Guest: John & Aisha Banks - Panama & Colombia Residents Produced by: Elite Conversations Podcast Media www.eliteconversations.com

Can you believe we are starting the 5th season?! I am honored to host the first ever podcast for the CAA community, thanks for being! If you want more, listen to my 3 original PROCESS episodes to hear all the nitty gritty details of my journey.[PROCESS] Part 1/3. My Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Journey from Full-Time to Part-Time[PROCESS] Pt 2/3. My Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Journey from Full-Time to Part-Time[PROCESS] That time I got fired. Pt. 3/3 My Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Full-Time to Part-Time JourneyIf you love this episode, please share it with another CAA, SAA, or Pre-AA in your life. You can also visit AwakenedAnesthetist.com to join the Mindful Connections mailing list, which restarts in September, or connect on Instagram @AwakenedAnesthetist. Talk soon!You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!Sign up HERE to get the next Mindful Connections gathering on your calendar. OSEA is skincare worth sharing. OSEA is safe, clean, and perfect for family spa nights. Shop oseamalibu.com with code AAPODCAST10 for 10% off your first order. Stay Connected by subscribing to the Awakened Anesthetist Newsletter- for more CAA specific resources, exclusive content and offers. Watch episodes of Awakened Anesthetist Now on YouTube! Let's Chat! awakenedanesthetist.com or on IG @awakenedanesthetist

NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon joins host Jeff Mendez on Live Life by Design for an unforgettable conversation on leadership, overcoming adversity, and building a legacy on and off the field. From transitioning from the CFL to the NFL, to navigating racism and fatherhood while quarterbacking at the highest level, Warren opens up with raw honesty and profound insight.This episode is a masterclass on mindset, emotional intelligence, character, and designing a life of impact. Whether you're a leader in business, sports, or life — you'll walk away inspired.Key topics:

Send us a textDavid Prosper shares his journey to becoming a clarity advocate and how finding clarity transforms our approach to relationships, dating, and self-worth. His mission began while observing capable people in his community failing to reach their potential due to lack of clarity about navigating life intentionally rather than reactively.• Growing up in the projects of Fort Lauderdale inspired David to help others find clarity in their lives• Clarity isn't about having everything figured out, but identifying your next right step• Difficult conversations lead to deeper relationships when approached with truth and grace• Many people struggle to articulate what they want in dating because they're focused on avoiding past hurts• The best intimate experiences come from clear communication about wants and needs• Self-worth builds when we follow through on commitments to ourselves, even small ones• Progress looks different every day - sometimes it's 10%, sometimes 100% - but celebrate all progress• David's book "Finding Clarity" will be released in August 2025You can reach David directly at davidbprosper.com or find him on Instagram @iamprosper1_.Support the showThanks for listening!Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!!https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/buildNEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalkTwitter: @tamarapodcastYouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic

Black Expat Journey with Charlotte Van Horn Episode 64: Life By Design with John & Aisha Banks - Part 1 Host: Charlotte Van Horn - Panama Expat | Radio Host | Entrepreneur | Speaker Guest: John & Aisha Banks - Panama & Colombia Residents Produced by: Elite Conversations Podcast Media www.eliteconversations.com

How can we tap into the latent leadership qualities that reside within us, waiting to be cultivated and utilized to their fullest extent? As leadership is viewed as a rare quality possessed by only a select few, it's easy to overlook each individual's potential for leadership. Leadership, however, is not exclusively a skill that a privileged few possess. It can be cultivated and developed by anyone willing to work for it. Warren Rustand, whose illustrious career spans leadership roles in the White House, executive positions in multi-billion dollar corporations, and successful entrepreneurial ventures, shares profound insights into the journey of self-discovery and personal growth. He highlights the importance of recognizing and nurturing one's innate leadership potential, emphasizing the transformative power of stepping into one's leadership role, even in the face of adversity or uncertainty. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Warren Rustand to talk about the need to acknowledge and cultivate our latent leadership qualities. The discussion will also explore the critical importance of finding the right space – whether in business, personal life, or relationships – and the transformative power that comes from making intentional changes.  Topics include: The importance of perseverance and determination in pursuing goals Warren highlights the significance of family and relationships in his life What Warren learned during his time in the White House Why it matters to engage in high-quality conversations to attain success Warren shares three fundamental principles essential for achieving greatness  The benefits of being in the right environment in order to grow and succeed Warren highlights the power of clarity of vision And other topics… Connect with Warren: Website: https://warrenrustand.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-rustand-8a9b026/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarrenSRustand/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I'm super excited to share a big talk from my Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by Nikki Nardizzi.   Nikki is the author of BADASS grATTITUDE: A memoir of finding forgiveness and strength. She is also a seasoned life and mindset coach.    From being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 12 to becoming legally blind, losing both parents, and receiving a kidney/pancreas transplant, Nikki knows firsthand the profound impact mindset has on our lives. Her personal transformation is the driving force behind her coaching, where she guides her clients in making conscious choices that will lead to success.   In her big talk, “Choosing Life By Design,” she explores: Reframing the things that happen to you in your life as things that happen “for” you How to reconnect with the confident, capable person you were before life's challenges knocked you down Creating your personal "recipe" for transformation using gratitude, meditation, and other practices Accepting support and assistance when you can't do it all yourself   More from Nikki Nardizzi Her book, BADASS grATTITUDE: A memoir of finding forgiveness and strength Website: https://www.nikkinardizzi.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikki.gilbert.nardizzi/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikki.nardizzi/    More from Tricia  Publish your book with The Big Talk Press Join me LIVE for my Free Monthly Workshop Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram  Connect with me on Facebook  Connect with me on LinkedIn  Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com 

Send us a textJoy isn't something you find, it's something you make. In today's episode, we share the shifts that helped us move past old stories and step into lives filled with meaning and light. With simple choices and intentional design, joy becomes less of a fleeting spark and more of a steady flame. If you've been wondering whether joy can be yours, this conversation is your reminder that it already can.Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today's conversation:#338 | How Are You Investing Your 'Spare' Time? - https://apple.co/3WkPfeQ #417 | Healing from the Loneliness Epidemic - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/417-healing-from-the-loneliness-epidemic/id1511831621?i=1000717140862Evolve Together Experiences:

Have you been intentional about what stays in your life—and what goes? If you've been following this special Beyond the CEO mini-series on the seven transitions every founder must face, you know last week was all about play, curiosity, and exploration. Now, in Transition Six—Intentional Design—we take everything you've discovered in that playful, curious phase and start shaping it into a grounded, deliberate vision for what's next. This isn't about hustling toward another “should.” It's about building your next chapter with clarity, purpose, and your own rules. Kris shares why this stage only works if you've truly given yourself the gift of experimentation first—and how skipping that step leads to recreating the same patterns you've outgrown. She walks through her own clarity breakthroughs (including a newfound love of pickleball, hosting in-person gatherings, and refining her environment) and invites you to ask yourself: What's in? What's out? What's worth designing into the next version of your life? Here's what we explore: Why play and exploration are prerequisites for true clarity How to sculpt a new vision without dragging old expectations into it The importance of refining, not just adding Why environment, people, and commitments all deserve intentional choice How universal truths guide every stage of your evolution This episode is your invitation to stop defaulting to what's inherited, expected, or safe—and start crafting a life and business that reflects the woman you are now. Contact Information and Recommended Resources The best way to stay in the know? Get on the list. I've got some exciting things coming your way, and I always share with my email list first. Head to the thevisionary.ceo/notes and opt in. Join me in Hawaii Learn more at www.thevisionary.ceo/hawaii   Linkedin Instagram Facebook Pinterest

This was recorded back in December of 2023. Before I got my NH and ME Real estate License. Released on another podcast. This is just a great episode where I talk to by BOLD coach, David Jones, to hear about his real estate journey and BOLD. Check out BOLD here - https://mapscoaching.com/bold/

In the latest episode, I sit down with Rob Shallenberger—CEO of Becoming Your Best Global Leadership and one of the world's foremost authorities on productivity and time management. Rob's background is as dynamic as it is inspiring: from flying F-16s and serving as an Advance Agent for Air Force One to training Fortune 500 companies and governments alike.We focus on the updated second edition of his bestselling book Do What Matters Most, diving deep into the transformative power of pre-week planning, the productivity quotient, and why it's crucial to schedule your priorities rather than just prioritize your schedule. Rob's mission is clear—help people lead lives by design, not by default.Six Discussion PointsHow task saturation leads to misprioritization—and how to combat itRob's four-step pre-week planning system and how it creates peace and balanceThe productivity quotient: why aiming for 70–80% is the sweet spotReal-life stories that show how planning changes lives—including generational impactHow Rob's military background shaped his approach to time and leadershipThe role of AI in planning—why it's a tool, not a replacement for human intuitionThree Connection PointsDo What Matters Most – Second Edition (Amazon)Rob's Planner Tools and ResourcesBecoming Your Best WebsiteThis conversation with Rob left me both inspired and affirmed in my belief that quality productivity stems from intentional design. If you've ever felt overwhelmed or stuck in reactive mode, Rob's framework provides both structure and flexibility. I encourage you to test out his pre-week planning approach—just four weeks can make a meaningful difference.Grab My New Book: The Productivity Diet: A Practical Guide to Nurturing your Productive PotentialIf you're looking to build a sustainable, personalized productivity practice that actually sticks, my latest book is for you. It's available now—wherever books are sold. Learn more at mikevardy.com/lit or request it at your favorite local bookstore.