Podcasts about life by design

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.

What if the biggest real estate you own isn't your house, but the space between your two ears? Get ready to transform your mindset and manifest the life you truly desire! In this powerful episode, Rebecca sits down with manifestation and mindset coach Suzan Peltekian, who made the bold transition from successful real estate agent to helping others unlock their unlimited potential. Suzan shares her life-changing philosophy, "the biggest real estate everyone owns is the one between their two ears," and reveals practical strategies for parents to break generational patterns while raising conscious children. From vision boards to the power of "I AM" statements, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom that will have you rewriting your story and stepping into your divine power as a parent and human being. 5 Key Takeaways➤ Start manifesting by putting pen to paper and writing down 100 things you want from the moment you wake up to when you sleep - include how you want to feel, where you want to live, and what legacy you want to leave. ➤ Use the "Be-Do-Have" model instead of waiting to have something before you can be it. Focus on who you're being first, because we don't get what we want; we get who we're being. ➤ Write and speak your vision in present tense using "I AM" statements, as these are the most powerful two words in English, and whatever follows them, you become. ➤ Practice gratitude as one of the highest vibrational frequencies available - when you're in gratitude, you cannot simultaneously be in complaint, a bad attitude, or problem-focused thinking. ➤ Remember that as parents, you're generational pattern breakers - your children learn from your beingness, not from what you tell them, so model the energy and mindset you want them to embody. Guest Quotes"We don't get what we want. We get who we're being." "It doesn't take time to manifest. It takes alignment." Connect with Suzan PeltekianReady to supercharge your mindset and manifest your dream life?Visit Suzan at https://superchargewithsuzan.com/ to learn more about her programs, including the Mind Gym (daily mindset training) and Manifest Mondays.  Follow her on Instagram @superchargewithsuzan for weekly manifestation tips and join her free Facebook group for live Q&A sessions every Monday and Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angelica is the Founder of The Aligned Method, a Three Phase Journey for Powerhouse Women to Rewire Their Minds, Reclaim Their Bodies and Achieve Peak Performance in Life and Business. It is a completely customized, individualized program designed to change your habits for the long haul. She also coaches women in business, mindset & career growth, helping them expand their business and create a fulfilling high-impact career without burnout. During our conversation Angelica shares some of the challenges she's faced as a kid and as an adult that she has grown and worked through, how she continues to work on herself and now helps others to build a life by design. ANGELICA VENTRICE - Health & Lifestyle Transformation Program

Send us a textIn this impactful conversation recorded live at the Winthrop Market, Joey Pinz interviews Charles Jacobs—a 70-year-old veteran, mentor, and creator of a system he calls the “Line of Transition.” Developed during his military years and refined through mentorship with local youth, this framework helps guide people through key life stages—from finishing high school to choosing college, Job Corps, military service, or independence.Charles shares how this life-mapping strategy has helped countless teens and young adults navigate complex decisions, especially those without mentorship at home. He recounts how he distributed hand-drawn GPA and goal charts to groups of kids in Brandon and how decades later, some still knock on his door asking for them.With sharp insights on responsibility, social structure, and staying active in aging, Charles speaks to the power of purpose. His personal battles—including surviving cancer—add emotional weight to his belief that independence, positivity, and self-discipline are key ingredients for long-term success. ✅ Top 3 Highlights:

“I highly recommend just choosing and curating the stories that you want to in the world that you think need to be told, but that nobody else knows apart from you because you've just uncovered the stories.” – Tash Doherty Today's featured best-selling bookcaster is a British-Irish-American writer, advocate, a Turner Social Impact Scholar, and an SEO content analytics consultant, Tash Doherty. Tash and I talked about her book, “These Perfectly Careless Things: A Spicy, Coming-of-Age Debut Novel”, her experiences with PTSD, the healing power of writing, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired Tash to move from London to the US and settle in MexicoHow she survived her near-death experience (NDE) in OaxacaThe pressure of post-traumatic growth, and how the NDE experience reoriented her prioritiesWhat helped her finally publish her book after Her top three lessons from starting, running, and growing her podcastTash's Site: https://www.tashdoherty.com/Tash's Book: https://a.co/d/aQlQapPTash's Substack: https://misseducated.substack.com/Tash's Podcast, “Misseducated”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/misseducated/id1418075183The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sunPlease support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 750 – Surviving Human Trafficking & Finding Purpose with Amanda Blackwood (@DetailedPieces): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-750-surviving-human-trafficking-finding-purpose-with-amanda-blackwood-detailedpieces/Ep. 807 – Inside The Mind of The Author Activist with Dawn Bates (@msdawnbates33): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-807-inside-the-mind-of-the-author-activist-with-dawn-bates-msdawnbates33/Ep. 715 – “From Confronting Harassment to Closing Deals” with Susan Gold (@sgoldconsulting): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-715-from-confronting-harassment-to-closing-deals-with-susan-gold-sgoldconsulting/#Bonus Ep. – “Perfectly Flawed” with Janae Sergio (@janae_sergio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-perfectly-flawed-with-janae-sergio-janae_sergio/Ep. 726 – “Unleash Your Uniqueness” with Catherine Llewellyn (@CatherineLlew10): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-726-unleash-your-uniqueness-with-catherine-llewellyn-catherinellew10/291 – “Unleash the Goddess Within” with Diane Vich (@dianevich): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/291-unleash-the-goddess-within-with-diane-vich-dianevich-c2h/107 - "A Life By Design" with Kirsty Salisbury (@kirstysalis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/107-a-life-by-design-with-kirsty-salisbury-kirstysalis/

Get the Midterm Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprintIn this immersive episode of In The Lab, Ruben sits down with Melissa Darnay, founder of Choose Panama and host of The Panama Podcast. Melissa shares her remarkable story of turning personal tragedy into purpose by relocating to Panama and building a thriving real estate and hospitality business. What started as a leap of faith became a decade-plus journey of entrepreneurship, lifestyle freedom, and helping hundreds of expats find their own piece of paradise.Melissa reveals the practical and financial benefits of living in Panama—from 50% lower living costs to property tax exemptions and affordable beachfront real estate. She breaks down residency options, cultural differences, and how her vertically integrated business helps newcomers transition smoothly through real estate, rentals, and concierge services. Ruben and Melissa also explore mindset, manifestation, and how building a life abroad is both a financial and personal evolution.If you're looking to design a lifestyle of freedom, explore international real estate, or discover what's possible beyond U.S. borders, this episode is your invitation. Tune in now to learn how Melissa built a 40+ unit short-term rental business, developed a powerful expat network, and created a life by design—one bold decision at a time.HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE:08:59 Melissa talks about the “richness of life in Panama48:19 Melissa talks about breaking down hard things to make them easier to deal withKEEPING IT REAL:05:00 – How grief and change led to a new life abroad10:08 – What “richness of life” means in Panama13:16 – How far your dollar goes: real estate, insurance, and cost of living20:05 – 50% cost savings and comparison with Dallas & Miami22:05 – Real estate journey and early education26:03 – Transitioning into Panama real estate and finding her niche29:16 – Using vacation rentals to help expats experience Panama32:02 – How to buy property or establish residency in Panama36:20 – Building a property management and STR business from scratch40:43 – Why concierge services matter for expats43:04 – Learning through mistakes and building a team47:00 – Navigating culture and building a high-end brand abroad48:44 – Melissa's mindset on grit, problem solving, and manifestation53:11 – Choose Panama's vertical integration: buy, manage, rent, repeat54:04 – The Panama Podcast: content formats and funnel strategy59:06 – Sneak peek at virtual reality tour experience launching soon1:01:16 – Final thoughts on taking your life and talents overseas CONNECT WITH THE GUESTWebsite: https://www.choosepanama.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadarnay/?originalSubdomain=paInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/melissadarnayuncorked/#ChoosePanama #ExpatsInPanama #InternationalRealEstate #LifestyleDesign #ShortTermRentals #RealEstateInvesting #LiveAbroad