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We often look at break-ups as the worst thing that could happen to us... but, what if your break-up could be the greatest gift you could ask for? On this week's episode of King of Hearts, Chiara King is joined by Mimi Ikonn - the co-founder of Intelligent Change - to talk about how we can look at break-ups through a new light. Maybe they're not let-downs, perhaps they are life events with the ability to transform us? Through the discussion, they explore their own personal experiences with breakups, coping strategies and the potential for growth that comes from navigating such difficult periods. Mimi offers insightful advice on embracing pain, validating feelings and focusing on your own self-possession. Don't forget to subscribe and keep in the loop every Wednesday! Follow King of Hearts by Chiara King Instagram: @kingofheartspod TikTok: @kingofheartspod YouTube: @kingofheartsbychiara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I was quite sick when we filmed this so my voice is not 100%! Mimi Ikonn is an entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Intelligent Change, a company known for its transformative tools like the Five Minute Journal and the Productivity Planner. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, and raised in Toronto, Mimi's journey embodies creativity, resilience, and a commitment to personal growth. Alongside her husband, Alex Ikonn, she has built a brand that empowers individuals to lead intentional and fulfilling lives through simple yet impactful practices. Mimi is also an influential voice in personal development, sharing her experiences and philosophies on gratitude, mindfulness, and productivity across various platforms. Her ventures are inspired by her passion for helping others achieve mental clarity and success in their personal and professional lives. As a podcast guest, Mimi's insights on entrepreneurship, self-discovery, and work-life balance resonate deeply with listeners, making her a sought-after figure in the self-improvement and business communities. Her story is a testament to the power of purpose-driven living and the impact of cultivating positive habits.
This episode is brought to you by the following: K12: Join the more than 2 million families who have chosen K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to https://www.K12.com/VALERIA today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you Floatley: Use the code Valeria20 at checkout to get a 20% off special offer at https://www.floatley.com This week, Valeria welcomes her dear friend Mimi Ikonn to chat all about her “conscious separation” from her husband. Their discussion uncovers why being true to yourself is the key to genuine happiness, inner growth, and ultimate freedom. Learn practical strategies to break free from the debilitating grip of fear, stop the cycle of self-sacrifice, and find the courage to live authentically every single day. Through personal stories, expert insights, and actionable advice, this episode will empower you to listen to your intuition, navigate life's transitions and breakups with confidence, and unlock your true potential. Whether you're seeking personal or relational growth or a deeper understanding of yourself, this conversation offers the tools and inspiration you need to embark on your journey toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. Mimi is on: https://www.instagram.com/mimiikonn https://www.youtube.com/mimiikonn https://www.tiktok.com/@mimiikonnofficial https://www.intelligentchange.com/ Mentioned: Five-Minute Journal: https://a.co/d/07rT0ZsD Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller https://a.co/d/0cv8IrXc Pussy: A Reclamation by Regena Thomashauer https://a.co/d/0iIfX7nQ Letting Go: The Pathway to Surrender by David Hawkins https://a.co/d/0gBIRKPn Thais Gibson https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool Valeria is on: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Not Alone Podcast Shop my look from this episode: https://liketk.it/4vo3e What We Talked About: 00:00 Intro 04:25 Life changes and facing fears 07:08 Intuition 17:10 Losing the feeling of love 24:52 We get to evolve and change 28:57 How to be authentic 33:29 Face your fears full on 35:49 Attachment theory 42:50 Being aware of your insecurities 46:48 Finding yourself again 50:44 It's not love, it's attachment 53:32 A woman's natural instinct 58:36 Choose what's right for you 01:01:58 Self-sacrifice is not an option 01:05:28 Book resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Subscribe to my newsletter for useful and practical tools to improve your mindset and your life! https://www.danagrinberga.com/blog ---- In this episode, we will uncover the importance of being authentic to yourself, trusting your intuition, tips for long lasting romantic relationship, formula in business success that helped Mimi build her own dream life. We will also cover: Essential steps to transform your dreams into reality Calculating the true cost of living your dream life Harnessing the power of subconscious reprogramming for personal growth Recipe in crafting your path to self-actualization Maximizing freedom's potential for productive pursuits towards your dream life Embracing authenticity: a key to receiving respect and recognition Nurturing romantic partnerships and effective communication strategies The success blueprint behind her thriving businesses How entrepreneurs can amplify their presence and impact on social media Cultivating the ultimate vision that drives achievement Critical mindset traits for sustained success and fulfillment ---- About the Guest: Mimi Ikonn is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Luxy Hair, a DTC hair extension brand built from her love of beauty and style, and Intelligent Change, the brand who created the “The Five Minute Journal”, a daily gratitude journal to help you boost productivity, reduce anxiety and improve well-being. ---- Find Mimi on https://www.instagram.com/mimiikonn/ Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Watch full episode here https://youtu.be/8_5qnabn108 Please share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow and share. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message
In this week's episode, we're re-airing one of our top episodes with Mimi Ikonn, a serial entrepreneur known for founding Luxy Hair, a DTC hair extension brand, and Intelligent Change, a lifestyle brand promoting mindfulness and gratitude through consumer products. Her inspiring self-made story began with her immigration from Azerbaijan to Canada as a teenager.Taking on the responsibility of financially supporting her family from a young age, Mimi dropped out of college, worked in banking, and took significant risks to pursue her passions and achieve financial independence, with her husband and business partner, Alex Ikonn, by her side.Luxy Hair achieved impressive success, reaching 250,000+ customers in 165+ countries before being acquired by Beauty Industry Group. Currently, Mimi and Alex focus on Intelligent Change, selling over 1,700,000+ copies of their flagship product, The Five Minute Journal.In our interview, Mim shares her captivating life story, from being a college dropout to discovering her passions and starting Luxy Hair with limited resources and industry connections. Her positive energy shines as she discusses overcoming hardships and depression, offering valuable tips for manifesting the life you desire, and promoting meaningful change in both personal and professional spheres.In this episode, we'll talk to Mimi about:* Mimi's humble beginnings in Baku, Azerbaijan. [03:57]* Mimi's immigration journey to Canada, financially supporting her family at 16. [12:09]* Not going to college, working in a bank, and meeting her future husband. [17:38]* The 4-Hour Workweek" impact on Mimi and Alex's life and business vision. [25:59]* The inspiration behind their first business, Luxy Hair. [27:44]* "The Body Keeps the Score" influence on Mimi's life and traumas. [35:11]* Manifesting life and practicing gratitude, Tony Robbins' program. [42:03]* Selling Luxy Hair and creating the 5-Minute Journal by Intelligent Change. [49:16]* Mimi's passion projects and her sustainability advocacy. [55:19]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya's seed cycling bundle.* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Mimi:* Website: https://www.intelligentchange.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intelligentchange/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimiikonn/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mimi Ikonn built brands Luxy Hair and Intelligent Change by cultivating a community on YouTube. Here, she shares her blueprint for growing a successful business on the video sharing platform.For more on Mimi Ikonn and show notes click here
Amidst a world that frequently fixates on the negative, cultivating gratitude and exploring its transformative power on our lives and minds is of paramount importance. This week I sit down with Mimi who is behind the renowned 5 Minute Journal and throughout this podcast we discuss: How Mimi and Alex built a million dollar business The power of gratitude and how you can rewire your brain The components to live a happy life Marriage & Separation and SO MUCH MORE!
Discovering the path for your life can be a challenge. To manifest your dream life, it's vital to invest time in clarifying precisely what you desire. Join Mimi and Aileen as they talk about the importance of affirmations and manifestation within the realm of business. Discover the vital aspect of persistently putting in the work, overcoming challenges encountered on the journey, and unraveling the key elements contributing to Mimi's business triumphs. Mimi Ikon is an entrepreneurial figure and influencer, renowned as the creator of the hair extension brand, Luxy Hair, which was acquired in 2018. She is also a co-creator at Intelligent Change, the brand who created the 5-minute journal, positively affecting countless lives with her merchandise and content. Instead of letting life take charge, Mimi inspires everyone to take the reins and visualize a life that makes them feel alive and excited. TIMESTAMPS 1:50 How Mimi found success as an online creator 6:02 Taking risks in life & serendipities in business 6:24 Organic growth in your brand through alignment and abundance 11:09 What's the motivation that keeps Mimi moving forward? 13:51 The story of creating Inteligent Change & the 5-Minute Journal 16:55 Meditation and gratitude's role in Mimi's journey 18:33 The power of having a vision for manifesting 21:49 Current role of Mimi 23:36 Why would you tell a negative story to yourself? 25:44 The vision for Intelligent Change 27:09 Raising our vibrations globally through peace 30:40 Be the change you want to see in the world 34:04 Overcoming challenges that arose along the way 36:11 Intuition & mindset shifting to make your vision a reality 41:26 Separation announcement 58:57 What is the dream life Mimi is creating in 2024? 1:01:14 Define the values you want to live by 1:06:30 Magic happens outside of our comfort zone SPONSOR Mosh | Save 20% off + free shipping on your first 6-count trial pack: moshlife.com/TLL FIND MIMI ONLINE Website Instagram: @mimiikon Youtube The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 244 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE: YouTube Instagram
Mimi Ikonn sits down with with Africa Brooke, consultant, mentor, and speaker specialising in helping people in and out of the public eye navigate personal and professional challenges relating to self-sabotage and self-censorship.Africa Brooke talks about collective self-sabotage, breaking free from an alcohol addiction, regulating your nervous system and the power of speaking with intention.Learn More about Africa Brooke: https://africabrooke.com/ Connect with Africa Brooke: @africabrookeLearn more about Intelligent Change: http://intelligentchange.com Connect with Intelligent Change: @intelligentchange——— [01:05] Growing Up in Zimbabwe—Africa talks about her upbringing, and reflects on the impact on Zimbabwe's culture on building her own resilience [13:32] A Destructive Relationship with Alcohol—Africa shares how a self-destructive relationship with alcohol led her to understand the origins of self-sabotage[7:14] The Power of Language and Intentionality—Africa talks about the power of words in shaping your reality and her journey to sobriety [48:12] Building Emotional Resilience and Self-Trust—Africa discusses how to build emotional resilience, and the power of vulnerability[1:04] Finding Yourself—Africa talks about the importance of befriending your shadow self and her podcast ‘Beyond the Self'
Mimi Ikonn sits down with Samy Samandjeu, author, entrepreneur and founder of Creativesapp—a software company specialising in delivering innovative creative and digital media solutions tailored to the unique needs of the creative industry.Samy Samandjeu talks about his life story, the legacy he inherited from his mother, the power of perseverance and how to embrace life with positivity. Learn More about Creativesapp: https://www.creativesapp.com/ Connect with Samy Samandjeu: @iamsamysamLearn more about Intelligent Change: http://intelligentchange.com Connect with Intelligent Change: @intelligentchange——— [03:05] Creating Opportunities—Samy shares the story of how his mother's strong will and faith led him to become a successful entrepreneur and author[09:38] Living Life with a Positive Mindset—Samy attributes his success, belief in providing for people and positive mindset to his African culture and upbringing [19:54] The Power of an Alter Ego—Samy talks about the importance of creating an alter ego to embody the qualities you aspire to embody, and how taking risks is essential for growth and understanding[29:41] Unconditional Love—Samy talks about a difficult heartbreak that thought him the true meaning of unconditional love[37:26] The Power of Affirmations—Samy shares his strategies of using positive affirmations to create a positive reality
Mimi Ikonn sits down with Sarah Ann Macklin, a registered nutritionist, mental health advocate and host of Live Well Be Well Podcast. Sarah Ann Macklin talks about turning dyslexia into a superpower, her modelling journey, and how she changed her life by redefining her definition of success. Learn More about Live Well Be Well Podcast: https://sarahannmacklin.com/live-well-be-well-podcast Connect with Sarah Ann Macklin: @sarahannmacklinLearn more about Intelligent Change: http://intelligentchange.com Connect with Intelligent Change: @intelligentchange——— [03:26] Reframing Dyslexia—Sarah shares her story of dyslexia and low confidence, as well as how a discouraging teacher changed the trajectory of her life [16:09] A Teenage Model's Mental Health Struggles—Sarah talks about balancing school and modelling, finding her confidence and dealing with rejection[25:02] The Rock Bottom—Sarah shares the story of how a near-death experience led her to hit rock bottom and shifted her priorities [35:04] Redefining Success—Sarah talks about her new definition of success, which is shaped by self-care, giving back, and a strong human connection
Sarah Ann Macklin sits down with our founders, Alex and Mimi Ikonn, on her Live Well Be Well Podcast—a show helping high performers improve their health and wellbeing.Alex and Mimi Ikonn discuss the transformative power of gratitude and self-responsibility in shaping the trajectory of their lives, the profound influence of mindset on reality, and the importance of daily routines.Learn More about Live Well Be Well Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/Live_Well_Be_Well Connect with Sarah Ann Macklin: @sarahannmacklinLearn more about Intelligent Change: http://intelligentchange.com Connect with Intelligent Change: @intelligentchange——— [01:13] An Attitude of Gratitude—Alex and Mimi share their experience with gratitude, its power to overcome challenges, and how to cultivate it[21:47] The Power of Visualization—Alex and Mimi talk about neuroplasticity and the power of visualisation[30:09] Create a Better Life Through Mindset—Alex and Mimi talk a bout the importance of daily routines [47:35] Overcoming Challenges and Finding Happiness—Mimi shares her experience of depression and anxiety, exploring Vipassana meditation, asking for help, and recognising privilege
Mimi Ikonn sits down with Regena Thomashauer, a feminist icon, teacher and author of Pussy: A Reclamation—a New York Times bestseller delivering the tools and practices any woman requires to do and be whatever she wants in this life. Regena Thomashauer talks about her journey to empowerment, the importance of desire and the transformative power of pleasure. Learn More about Pussy: A Reclamation: https://mamagenas.com/books/ Connect with Regena Thomashauer: @mamagenaLearn more about Intelligent Change: http://intelligentchange.com Connect with Intelligent Change: @intelligentchange——— [03:11] A Journey to Empowerment—Regena shares her journey of liberation, from growing up in an abusive family to discovering the power of valuing her feminine side [13:21] The Power of Pleasure—Regena talks about discovering her inner goddess [23:13] The Importance of Desire—Regena shares her story of rediscovering pleasure and desire, emphasising their importance for a healthy lifestyle [32:59] Manifesting Through Gratitude—Regena talks about the importance of voicing your desires, and how practicing gratitude can help manifest your dreams[48:41] The Power of Small Acts of Pleasure—Regena discusses how small acts of pleasure can bring joy and unlock greater pleasures in life
Mimi Ikonn is a serial entrepreneur known for founding Luxy Hair, a DTC hair extension brand, and Intelligent Change, a lifestyle brand promoting mindfulness and gratitude through consumer products. Her inspiring self-made story began with her immigration from Azerbaijan to Canada as a teenager.Taking on the responsibility of financially supporting her family from a young age, Mimi dropped out of college, worked in banking, and took significant risks to pursue her passions and achieve financial independence, with her husband and business partner, Alex Ikonn, by her side.Luxy Hair achieved impressive success, reaching 250,000+ customers in 165+ countries before being acquired by Beauty Industry Group. Currently, Mimi and Alex focus on Intelligent Change, selling over 1,700,000+ copies of their flagship product, The Five Minute Journal.In our interview, Mim shares her captivating life story, from being a college dropout to discovering her passions and starting Luxy Hair with limited resources and industry connections. Her positive energy shines as she discusses overcoming hardships and depression, offering valuable tips for manifesting the life you desire, and promoting meaningful change in both personal and professional spheres.In this episode, we'll talk to Mimi about:* Mimi's humble beginnings in Baku, Azerbaijan. [03:20]* Mimi's immigration journey to Canada, financially supporting her family at 16. [11:39]* Not going to college, working in a bank, and meeting her future husband. [17:08]* The 4-Hour Workweek" impact on Mimi and Alex's life and business vision. [25:29]* The inspiration behind their first business, Luxy Hair. [27:18]* "The Body Keeps the Score" influence on Mimi's life and traumas [34:35]* Manifesting life and practicing gratitude, Tony Robbins' program. [41:35]* Selling Luxy Hair and creating the 5-Minute Journal by Intelligent Change. [48:39]* Mimi's passion projects and her sustainability advocacy. [54:49]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya's seed cycling bundle.* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Mimi:* Intelligent Change Website: https://www.intelligentchange.com/* Intelligent Change Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intelligentchange/?hl=en* Mimi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimiikonn/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mimi Ikonn sits down with Arizona Muse, a successful model, keen activist for sustainability, and founder of Dirt Charity—an independent charitable organisation working toward regenerating soils that have been degraded by conventional agriculture and mining.Arizona Muse talks about confidence, finding your inner activist, and how each one of us can leverage our spending power to support sustainable businesses. Learn More about Dirt Charity: https://www.dirt.charity/ Connect with Arizona Muse: @arizona_museLearn more about Intelligent Change: http://intelligentchange.com Connect with Intelligent Change: @intelligentchange——— [03:09] From Model to Activist—Arizona talks about transitioning from model to activist, after discovering the fashion industry's environmental impact [10:00] Fashion's Supply Chains and Their Impact—Arizona Muse discusses the ethical and environmental implications of making clothes, highlighting the impact of cotton and toxic dyes on the environment [17:19] Sustainable Fashion and Activism—Arizona shares tips on conscious spending [30:47] Connecting Fashion and Farming for Sustainability—Arizona discusses regenerative farming, and Dirt Charity's ambition to turn fashion into a climate solution[37:37] Advocating for a Sustainable Circular Economy—Arizona talks about the need for a circular economy, biodynamic farming, and micro activism to support nature [49:51] Kindness and Activism for a Better Future—Arizona discussed nature's interconnectedness, fostering kindness, and creating a better future
“A house full of love, and a healthy body & mind. That can not be bought. That must be earned.” - Naval RavikantAlex Ikonn explains his growth journey. And how close he came to taking the wrong path. Mimi tells us her number 1 tip to start rewiring your brain for positive change. Listen to the full episode hereFollow Mimi Ikonn on InstagramFollow Alex Ikonn on InstagramAnd sign up to Live Well Be Well newsletter here!
Alex and Mimi Ikonn sit down with Chloe Macintosh, founder and CEO of Kama—a science based sexual wellness app on a mission to transform how we experience pleasure and its role in our mental, physical, and relational wellbeing. Chloe Macintosh—an architect, turned tech entrepreneur, turned sex educator—talks about her career journey, the power of embodiment and how rediscovering her pleasure in her 40s changed her experience of life as a whole. Learn more about Kama: https://kama.co/ Connect with Chloe Macintosh: @chloe_macintoshLearn more about Intelligent Change: http://intelligentchange.comConnect with Intelligent Change: @intelligentchange——— [08:24] Navigating Burnout and Finding Balance—Chloe discusses her career journey, as well as how to recognise and combat burnout as an entrepreneur[15:43] Discovering Her Purpose and Mission in Life—Chloe talks about how she chose to take a break from work for the first time in her life and how that period of rest helped her to gain clarity and perspective[23:10] The Power of Embodiment—Chloe shares the importance of connecting with our intuition and explores what it means to learn through the body[35:38] Exploring Sexual Wellness and Education—Chloe shares her transformative experience of learning abut the importance of sexuality and sexual wellness [49:43] Kama—Chloe discusses Kama and its practical approach to sexuality
I am absolutely thrilled to have the amazing Mimi Ikonn, join us on For Souls Sake for a heartfelt conversation about her journey as a co-founder of Intelligent Change, creator of the Five Minute Journal, and an advocate for personal growth, positive change, and sustainability. Mimi shares her experiences of becoming conscious of her impact on the environment and how it has shaped her life and her business. We also explore the delicate balance of sharing her life on social media and parenting her daughter, Alexa Love, while protecting her privacy and fostering authenticity. In this powerful conversation, Mimi also opens up about her spiritual practices, including her experiences with Vipassana meditation. She discusses the power of manifestation and gratitude and the pivotal role this has played in building her successful business and life. Join us for this inspiring and transformative episode that delves into living an authentic life, embracing a conscious entrepreneurial journey, and leaving a legacy of love and unity in the world. 0:00:01 - Intelligent Change and Mindfulness Summit0:09:35 - Sustainability Starts With Small Steps0:22:06 - Parenting, Social Media, and Personal Authenticity0:31:49 - Religion, Spirituality, and Universal Love0:39:08 - Manifestation and Gratitude Practice0:51:05 - Parenting, Legacy, and Priorities0:58:33 - Authenticity in Conscious Entrepreneurship Want to connect further?Instagram: www.instagram.com/radhika_dasa/Facebook: www.facebook.com/radhikadasmusicYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RadhikaDasWebsite: www.radhikadas.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/radhikadasLinktree: linktr.ee/radhika_dasa
In a world that often focuses on negativity, it's more important than ever to embrace gratitude and discover its effects on our lives and minds. With many studies showing the profound impact of gratitude on our mental and physical well-being, it's time to shift our perspective and celebrate the small wins, where gratitude can pave the way to success.Sarah speaks to two of the worlds leading entrepreneurs in life design and personal transformation. Not to mention the Masterminds behind the 5 Minute Journal:Alex Ikonn & Mimi Ikonn - Serial entrepreneurs, investors, and co-founders of Intelligent Change, a company to “help you realize your potential and live a happier, more fulfilling life.”Follow @intelligentchange on Instagram And @mimiIkonn on YouTubeTo hear how Alex & Mimi put the 80/20 principle to use (and how you can as well), listen to the bonus episode now by activating your free trial on Apple Podcasts.Timecodes:00:00 - Introduction to Alex & Mimi Ikonn03:04 - The power of gratitude and mindful practices06:11 - How Tony Robins taught Alex the power of gratitude08:01 - What is HeartMath?09:47 - How taking responsibility for your thoughts can create a positive reality15:54 - The link between personal growth and gratitude20:55 - Cultivating a positive mindset: advice from a high performer23:08 - Fixed vs growth mindset29:38 - The unpredictable journey to success39:48 - Creating habits41:30 - Is there any actual science behind manifesting?45:20 - Alex's productivity number 1 productivity tip48:10 - Mental health journey: Overcoming anxiety and depression with meditationTo give your wellbeing journey that extra boost, download Sarah's 30 day ‘Reset My Health' course FOR FREEOther resources:HeartMathVipassana Meditation - The free 10 day course Mimi suggestedBooks mentioned:Mindset By Carol DweckI Am Grateful by Mimi IkonnFollow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on InstagramAnd sign up to my newsletter here*****Thank you to my wonderful sponsors. They make this podcast possible so please do support them.*****Arena Flowers - Use this code for 50% off your first 3 subscription boxes: LWBW50(New subscription customers only)*****LYMA - Visit LYMA.LIFE and enter code 'PODCAST' to get your...
Anyone who has undertaken any kind of construction project knows that surprises always await. This is true whether you're renovating a house or renovating a podcast. And that happened to this podcast following my attendance at The Intelligent Change Summit hosted by Alex and Mimi Ikonn in April, which led me to conclude that I wanted to take this podcast in a slightly different direction than I had before. Same general theme, but marginally different approach. Give a listen and let me know your thoughts.
Small daily actions go a long way. Loved chatting with Alex Ikonn who's the founder of Intelligent Change, creator of the best-selling Five Minute Journal (1.7M+ sold) and Productivity Planner (300K+ sold) used by the likes of Tim Ferriss, Emma Watson, and Lilly Collins. He previously started and successfully exited one of the largest D2C beauty e-commerce brands online that grew to over 250K+ customers in 165+ countries. And he's fortunate to share all of his entrepreneurial and life activities with his wife and business partner, Mimi Ikonn. We dive into: ✨Alex's journey from being unemployed and broke to creating his dream life ✨Entrepreneurship ✨The power of gratitude ✨How to manifest ✨And the beauty of keeping things simple Resources
Today we are learning from a dear friend of mine, Mimi Ikonn. She is a woman of many talents and has founded multiple successful businesses such as Luxy Hair which she bootstrapped through to an exit a few years ago, Love Hair, and in more recent years Intelligent Change. A company that creates products to enrich your life like daily gratitude planners and productivity planners. You might be familiar with their 5 minute journal that is frequently used by people like Tim Ferris and Hailey Bieber and has sold more than a million units worldwide. I loved our conversation so much, Mimi has a view on business and life that we can all take inspiration from. I hope you loved the episode as much as I do and if you're feeling generous please do take the time to share this with someone in your life who would benefit, or shout loudly about it on social media! We love it when you do that.LINKS WE MENTION:Intelligent Change's WebsiteIntelligent Change's InstagramMimi's InstagramMimi's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramIn partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses.Female Startup Club's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's Private Facebook GroupSay hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.comFemale Startup Club $1000 Monthly Cash Give AwayBook: Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah BergerPodcast: How I Built This with Guy RazWebsite: Tony RobbinsBook: Get the Edge by Anthony RobbinsBook: The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris
Today we are learning from a dear friend of mine, Mimi Ikonn. She is a woman of many talents and has founded multiple successful businesses such as Luxy Hair which she bootstrapped through to an exit a few years ago, Love Hair, and in more recent years Intelligent Change. A company that creates products to enrich your life like daily gratitude planners and productivity planners. You might be familiar with their 5 minute journal that is frequently used by people like Tim Ferris and Hailey Bieber and has sold more than a million units worldwide. I loved our conversation so much, Mimi has a view on business and life that we can all take inspiration from. I hope you loved the episode as much as I do and if you're feeling generous please do take the time to share this with someone in your life who would benefit, or shout loudly about it on social media! We love it when you do that.LINKS WE MENTION:Intelligent Change's WebsiteIntelligent Change's InstagramMimi's InstagramMimi's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramIn partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses.Female Startup Club's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's Private Facebook GroupSay hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.comFemale Startup Club $1000 Monthly Cash Give AwayBook: Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah BergerPodcast: How I Built This with Guy RazWebsite: Tony RobbinsBook: Get the Edge by Anthony RobbinsBook: The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris
This episode was inspired by a quote from Mimi Ikonn, YouTube influencer, author, fashion mogul, and mom. She talks about how Improvement is not about perfection, it's about progress.Dave brings his take to her mantra and talks about some other phrases we can all use and work to remember on an ongoing basis to grow personally and professionally.
In this episode, I'll walk you through a short story of masculine and feminine energy. We'll also try to stop for a moment, say "hi" to our bodies, be present in the here and now because the first step towards living in harmony is to stop and observe our behaviors, to start questioning them. Everything starts with being present. And we'll get home to ourselves through breathing. If you want to read more about the topic, I suggest you read the book "The Bingo Theory" by Mimi Ikonn, from which I took inspiration to write this episode.
Today we are learning from a dear friend of mine, Mimi Ikonn. She is a woman of many talents and has founded multiple successful businesses such as Luxy Hair which she bootstrapped through to an exit a few years ago, Love Hair, and in more recent years Intelligent Change. A company that creates products to enrich your life like daily gratitude planners and productivity planners. You might be familiar with their 5 minute journal that is frequently used by people like Tim Ferris and Hailey Bieber and has sold more than a million units worldwide. I loved our conversation so much, Mimi has a view on business and life that we can all take inspiration from. I hope you loved the episode as much as I do and if you're feeling generous please do take the time to share this with someone in your life who would benefit, or shout loudly about it on social media! We love it when you do that.LINKS WE MENTION: Intelligent Change's WebsiteIntelligent Change's InstagramMimi's Instagram Mimi's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramIn partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses.Female Startup Club's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's Private Facebook GroupSay hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.comFemale Startup Club $1000 Monthly Cash Give Away
This podcast underwent a rebrand and was relaunched under a new name — Just Tap In with Emilio Ortiz If you resonate with this episode, check out our present and upcoming content on the new podcast. Search the name above wherever you listen or click the following links: Listen to Just Tap In with Emilio Ortiz Spotify | https://spoti.fi/3BOnqQr Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3IeWnjD YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/EmilioOrtiz ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ Alex Ikonn, the serial entrepreneur who co-founded Luxxy Hair in 2010 with his wife, Mimi Ikonn, reveals the biggest investments he's ever made. Now, he co-founded another online business, Intelligent Change, which creates productivity and personal growth tools such as the 5-minute journal and the productivity planner. At only age 34, he's seen great success in the business and startup world, and now he's offering us a handful of wisdom to take into our investments and our personal finance. Where are you all seeking financial advice? When asked, "Where should I invest?" people will answer in numerous ways. Some may tell you to short a certain stock or buy bitcoin, get into crypto, or buy stocks in Google. With so much information out there, Alex Ikonn simplifies the idea of where should we invest the most, and gives us some great financial tips, as well as personal growth tips. This fireside chat was filmed in our latest LiveBeyond Experience in Mexico. Our company travels to exotic locations such as Bali, Morocco, & Iceland for a week dedicated to remote work, wellbeing, and self-refinement. Do you want to learn more about how you can get direct, exclusive access to world-class experts such as Alex Ikonn, Shark Tank Investors, Meditation Masters, Lifestyle influencers, and more? ✩ CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST - EMILIO ✩ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/EmilioOrtiz
“Play on your superpowers, but work on your weaknesses” Jovana Miljanovic In this week's episode, we are talking about a masculine and feminine energy that's inside every one of us. Usually, there is always one dominant side, but we are here to help you learn how to become good at balancing both. Tune in and find out how to take advantage of your both masculine (M) and feminine (F) side, and how can you work on integrating them both for a successful business. Read more: “The Bingo Theory” by Mimi Ikonn
Originally aired: 2018 Alex Ikonn has co-founded several businesses (Luxy Hair, Five Minute Journal, Productivity Planner) and also runs a creative agency called Dreamers & Creators, based in London, UK. He shares all of his entrepreneurial and life activities with his wife and business partner, Mimi Ikonn, who is by all accounts, a major online celebrity. In this episode, we discuss Alex’s businesses, the serendipity that is the "Tim Ferriss Effect", growing a company through organic content, and more.
Alex Ikonn is a dreamer, lifestyle entrepreneur, and creator transformational products such as the Five-Minute Journal. Married to ultra-influencer, Mimi Ikonn, the power couple have scaled multiple million dollar businesses, starting with their first venture, Luxy Hair - an internet sensation. Both Alex and his wife have been in the digital business landscape for over a decade, meanwhile building prominent social channels. Now he is dedicated to scaling his company, Intelligent Change.
This week Mimi Ikonn has joined me for a conversation about entrepreneurship, moving countries, and how childhood experiences influence our entire life. Mimi was born in Azerbaijan and moved to Canada with her family in her teens where later she met her husband Alex. They started multiple successful companies, founded a family, and moved countries together. At the moment, Mimi and Alex live in London and they are a great example of how two people can be a happy couple, best friends, parents, and business partners at the same time.
As creative thinkers and entrepreneurs, we create tools and products because we, ourselves, need to work on something. For Canadian entrepreneur superstar, Alex Ikonn, co-founder of Intelligent Change and creator of the best-selling Five Minute Journal and Productivity Planner, gratitude was his Achilles heel. When Alex, who had a challenging childhood and at times had felt like a victim of his circumstances, learned the power of gratitude, it shifted his whole life. If you have scarcity in your life of some sort, whether it be from things that are happening in your family, or in your career, or relationships, you can get into that trap of saying, "Why me?" When Alex had that first huge realization that you are planting seeds to your reality with your everyday thoughts and that what you focus on, you cultivate and create in your life, everything changed for him. He learned that if you want to make any difference in your life, you have to take responsibility. This led him to create tools like the Five Minute Journal that could act like “toothbrushes for the mind” and help people build new, healthy habits through a daily routine of being grateful that catapults them on a new life trajectory through changing their mindset.No one can make you unhappy. Once you take responsibility in your life, there is power in this. If you take care of that one being that you can be responsible for – YOU – you're making such a big change because it's going to be a ripple effect and you're going to inspire others. In this episode, Alex Ikonn shares his personal journey and it demonstrates how one truly simple question, asked once per day, can make a massive, fundamental difference in your life. See show notes and get the free tools at AllowedPodcast.com.
Motivational Podcasts | I MUST SUCCEED - Best Motivational Speech(Featuring Mimi Ikonn). A motivational speech is a vital portion which supports a person to give their best performance and support in reaching enterprise goals. Strong positive motivation will permit the increased output of employees, but negative motivational speech will decrease their production. A critical factor in personnel management is motivation. Why Motivational Speech? Motivation is a sole art made into words which can be a compelling resource that goes beyond merely good speaking ability. The objective of it is to promote reflection or influence opinions by appealing to our sentiments. As in Martin Luther King’s Motivational Speech, “I have a dream” are excellent evidence that words can change the history of the world. Who we are? MotivationalSpeech.XYZ AKA Motivationly is a Non-Commercial Digital Media/news blog. That was founded in June 2020 to inspire people by providing authentic Motivation Speeches, Motivational Quotes, Motivational Words and Motivational Images. What is our goal? Our mission at MotivationalSpeech.xyz is to empower, inspire and motivate people by spreading knowledge of self-development, life-changing stories and mental medication to the world. Learn More About Business Motivation Here: How To Give The Best Team Motivational Speech Amazing Facts About Motivational Speech For Employees Top 10 Best LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers Why Is Employee Motivation Important? How To Boost Employee Morale and Motivation? Follow us Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Listen Our Exclusive Podcasts in these platforms: Google Podcast Spotify Radio Public Breaker Overcast Pocket Casts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/motivationly/support
In der heutigen Episode erzähle ich dir, wie ich intuitiv ein LIVE Auftritt im Instagram Live von Mimi Ikonn manifestiert habe. Mimi Ikonn ist Super Entrepreneur, Selfmade Multi Millionärin und hat Millionen von Followern auf diversen Social Media Kanälen. Ein rießen Vorbild für mich. Und sie hat mich in ihr LIVE geholt. Ganz kurz zum Verständnis: meine Chancen standen 1: 1400. Ich glaube das sagt alles. So viele Menschen waren nämlich pro Sekunde in ihrem Live und sie hat mich ausgewählt. 1.400 Menschen und ich werde ins LIVE geholt, um mit ihr 30 Minuten zu quatschen. Zufall? Glück? Intuitives gezieltes Manifestieren? Telepathie? Ich erzähle es dir heute. Ich war nämlich nicht darauf vorbereitet, bis meine Intuition zu mir sprach und mir einen Befehl geben hat. Welcher Befehl es war, erfährst du in der Episode. Du wirst zudem nach dieser Episode wissen, was du sofort tun kannst, um in deinem Körper zu lokalisieren wann deine Intuition und wann dein Ego spricht. Denn wir hören beide dieser Stimmen. Die Frage ist nur, welcher Stimme hörst du zu und welcher der beiden folgst du? Die eine hat Limitierungen und die andere grenzenlose Möglichkeiten für dich übrig. Verbinde dich täglich etwas mehr mit deiner Intuition und ich verspreche dir, dass du bald schon viel bessere Entscheidungen treffen und automatisch mehr deiner Träume und Wünsche manifestieren wirst. Folge Diana auf Instagram: http://www.instagram.de/Diana_DeloFolge Dali auf Instagram: http://www.instagram.de/perfectscornerTeile diese Episode gerne in deiner Instagram Story. Mache dazu lediglich jetzte einen Screenshot und tagge mich, damit ich es in meinen DM´s sehe und mich gleich bei dir persönlich bedanken kann. Wir sehen uns nächste Woche Donnerstag in einer brandneuen Episode im High Vibe Podcast
The quiz is coming soon Do you have a balanced personality? Are you too masculine or feminine? This will affect your personal life, income, lifestyle, and happiness. Today I want to talk about something that's near and dear to my heart; personality types. My good friend, Mimi Ikonn came up The Bingo Theory several years ago. The theory helps you balance your masculine and feminine energies. The books teaches you how to use your energies to your advantage and not let it work against you. Mimi also has a cool personality test that you can take that outlines your strengths and weaknesses. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/getu-chandler/support
We can all agree that there is something so freeing about the early stages of dating when you don’t really have much responsibility to one another but at the same time you have taken that step to know that you are exclusive. It’s this critical point at which the foundations of a relationship are built. If there is a couple I admire it’s Alex and Mimi Ikonn. Not only have they built an amazing series of businesses and work together on a daily basis, but what always catches my eye is the strength of their relationship and commitment to one another. They seem to continually grow as individuals whilst growing together and tackling every hurdle with such ease and grace. The excitement of dating is one thing but a successful relationship with real legs is a whole other so lets hear it from Alex and Mimi! Please rate, review & subscribe to What I Know Now. Shop the Heartbreak Manual now! https://amelialiana.com/heartbreakmanual/ Follow Mimi on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2x37mgm Follow Alex on Instagram: http://bit.ly/33mUT3l Amelia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amelialiana/ #WhatIKnowNowPodcast
Alex Ikonn & Mimi Ikonn are two incredibly driven, insightful and successful entrepreneurs and content creators.Alex and Mimi co-founded Luxy Hair, one of the largest hair extension providers in over 165 countries, and Intelligent Change, known for The Five Minute Journal and Productivity Planner, which have sold more than 700,000+ copies worldwide combined. Alex and Mimi have not only found success in business, they've built incredible personal brands in the travel, lifestyle and fashion space.On today's episode of The Daily Talk Show, we discuss: - Lifestyle and Compromise - Extreme businesses vs lifestyle businesses - Values & appreciation- The curse of comparison- Choosing what you learn and take away from others - Following your calling - Taking responsibility for your own journey - What your vision for the next few years looks like- Challenging the status quo- Serendipity- The daily meditation practice - Gratitude and journalingMimi's website: https://www.mimiikonn.comAlex's website: https://www.alexikonn.comIntelligent Change: https://www.intelligentchange.com/Watch and listen to this episode of The Daily Talk Show at https://thedailytalkshow.com/522Email us: hi@thedailytalkshow.comSend us mail: PO BOX 400, Abbotsford VIC 3067The Daily Talk Show is an Australian talk show and daily podcast by Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen. Tommy and Josh chat about life, creativity, business, and relationships — big questions and banter. Regularly visited by guests and gronks! If you watch the show or listen to the podcast, you're part of the Gronk Squad.This podcast is produced by BIG MEDIA COMPANY. Find out more at https://bigmediacompany.com/
Hello our beautiful friends! We are back with another exciting Ask Me Anything episode. This time, we discuss something that most of us don't want to face – our internet addiction. Let's admit this - there is something about new technologies, the Internet and social media that makes us feel connected with the rest of the world. The issue is, if we overdo it, we become addicted and can injure ourselves. In this conversation, we share our tips on how to consume social media mindfully. Full show notes: https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/61 In today's ‘Ask Me Anything' episode, we're going to answer these 3 fundamental questions: Are there any boundaries on the Internet? How to use technology and not to be used by it? How to consume content in social media? Are there any boundaries on the Internet? Nowadays there is an infinite amount of content and, therefore, scrolling has become infinite. The way social media tools are designed, Alex explains, is to get us hooked, because the more time we spend on social media, the more money these social platforms gain, because they capture our attention, and attention equals money. And this is the currency we all play with – attention. How to use technology and not to be used by it? Alex's recommendation is to set limits for yourself. iOS programs like Screen Time help monitor how you consume your gadget and be aware of how you spend your time. You can even set parental control on yourself and set time limits on using different apps with Downtime feature. Alex assures that the best way you do your best work is by not multitasking. He suggests to turn off distracting notifications and do just one thing at a time. “We have to look at the root cause of why we are addicted to being distracted from our reality” – Alex Ikonn Alex thinks that a lot of as pass out because of the loneliness in some way or another. In order to change this, we need to follow these steps: Become aware Take responsibility Take action How to consume content in social media? Mimi believes that we have to be mindful about the fact that social media consumption is like food consumption. We have to become mindful consumers, we have to limit ourselves and care about the quality versus the quantity. Mimi explains that we should come at the first place, and the consumption of social media and content creation come after. The resistance voice make us doing all indulgences that, over a period of time, are going to ruin our lives and will make us be incapable to do things that truly matter. Both Alex and Mimi believe there is a lot of value that comes with the Internet. Social media in itself isn't evil, it can be so positive and beneficial. But, in order to create some healthy boundaries, we all need to learn how to curate people and content we consume on a daily basis. “We need to implement mindful consumption of individuals that inspire us rather than individuals that make us compare ourselves to others” – Mimi Ikonn
Hello our beautiful friends! We are back with a very interesting topic, as we discuss something we all should talk more about because it is an essential part of our life – aging. Normally, the society doesn't look positively at aging, but in today's episode we're going to discuss how to deal and embrace the fact that we all are going to age, and age gracefully. Full show notes: https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/58 This episode is inspired by one of the questions you sent us over Ask Us Anything. And the question was, how do we embrace our beauty as we age? We all consume a lot of social media and are exposed to beautiful, inspiring, successful and young people, and for that reason we couldn't help but compare ourselves to them and care so much about how we look. It's been proven statistically that we're more attracted to younger personalities – even fashion magazines and marketing campaigns put a spotlight on the young models. Somehow, all humans are obsessed with youth. When we observe people on a public eye, we tend to notice that a lot of them are trying to reverse their aging by getting botox, fillers and a lot of plastic surgery, in a way, that they deny the fact that what is happening with them is real. Mimi believes that's totally up to us to carry ourselves differently and to spread wisdom as we age to a younger generations. And this message is the following: there is so much beauty beyond the superficial things. “It's important to embrace aging with grace and beauty, and not focus on the fine lines, but on what's inside” – Mimi Ikonn Mimi walks us through her personal awareness of how she has faced and embraced the fact that she is getting older. This is quite a personal and intimate story, but Mimi believes that you can resonate with her thoughts in one way or another. Mimi is a natural beauty advocate, but she wants to make sure that she has absolutely zero judgment towards people who get plastic surgery, bottom, fillers and anything else done. As her favourite quote goes, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Before deciding whether she needed to get fillers in her smile lines or not, Mimi was doing a lot of inner work and asked herself if she really wanted to do it and why she needed that. And the answer was always the same: insecurity. “We, women, think we are not good enough, so we need to do this, because we are not loving ourselves the way we are right now, consequently, we are not perfect”, Mimi explains. “If you do something with yourself because you are not good enough, not beautiful, not perfect this way, then by doing this you won't help yourself, because then you'll need more injections and corrections. It's quite obsessive” – Mimi Ikonn Long story short, Mimi accepted herself the way she is. Mimi is all about self-love and taking care of herself. She believes we can take a look at the alternatives that can help us preserve our youth and help us age gracefully. This is there Mimi is leaning toward herself as a woman in her early thirties. Mimi is sure there is no magic pill, and anything that sounds too good to be true is usually too good to be true. Let's face the truth: the reality is unavoidable. And it's better to embrace the aging, because the moment we fight something is the moment we actually suffer. The more we're going to change ourselves superficially, the more we aren't going to accept ourselves and will try to change more things. This will end up in a waste of energy and time. Mimi is sure that the choices we make on ourselves are inspired by our self-awareness, will power and belief system. “Going back to us as humans, the reason we are here is to procreate,'' Alex reminds. This is a deep subconscious code that makes us more valuable. And, in reality, we are still those simple creatures. However, with the awareness, we can go beyond that and decide for ourselves that we aren't defined only by that. We are at the point of life when we can create our own meaning in life. “At the end of the day, what will really help you move gracefully through life is these fundamentals of meaning, purpose and delivering value to the world and outside yourself” – Alex Ikonn The way we can move beyond the superficiality of aging is of understating what is our deeper purpose and what is our deeper meaning as a human being. This is what will light us up inside and give us that grace. When we focus on superficiality, we make it your purpose; and the moment we can move beyond it and create a higher purpose and meaning for ourselves, we will be able to make the choices aligned with our values. Both Mimi and Alex are sure that there is so much beauty in this world – like spark of the joy that comes through the person's eyes. This is something we should challenge ourselves to see more: the deeper beauty. The moment we embrace the beauty in ourselves, we will be able to see this beauty in others. “Because what you judge in other people is what you judge in yourself”, Mimi sums up.
Travelling, building new relationships, getting a new job, giving and honest feedback or speaking in public — all these situations require you to go outside your comfort zone. And here is the dilemma: one part of us wants to stick to our comfort zone, while the other part strives to face challenges, have unique genuine experience and grow. And, as Seth Godin explains this, our lizard brain – the primal part of us – wants us to stay safe and keeps us far away from any changes. There is a relationship that we need to have with ourselves, Alex believes. And by that he means the understanding that, by nature, we are all designed to seek comfort, because our lizard brain wants us to be safe and not to die. However, with this thinking, we will never actually experience anything in life. And let's be real: a lot of people prefer to stay in the comfort zone. And the reason some of us don't get that job promotion, or the reason we aren't in a relationship with the person of our dreams or we don't experience what we want to experience in life is simply because we are in a comfort zone. “The most oldest part of our brain – the lizard brain or the primal brain – protects us from changes and strives for our safety. That's why it's so important to be aware of that part of ourselves that wants us to stay safe and survive. We don't have to deny it, we have to understand it and learn more about it, so that we can be aware of what actually holds us back” – Alex Ikonn Coming from the background of immigrants moving to Canada, Mimi and Alex started everything from scratch. And all the adversities they have faced allowed them to build strong and beautiful relationships, be here today where they are, do what they love and live the life they have always dreamt about. That's why the Ikonns family believes – and knows it for sure – the feeling of discomfort is normal. Actually, it is the signal of growth. “Depending on how you interact on this discomfort,'' Alex explains, “it will go one place or another”. We must be aware that we can't expect growth without discomfort. So, it's also about reframing our relationship with what that feeling is. If we give up in power of the resistance voice that holds us back, then how do we expect to grow, prosper and change? Alex mentions the great example of working out. When we exercise, we build our body by tearing our muscles apart. And the reason we become stronger is that our muscles tissues will then repair and rebuild and become stronger. First we make them uncomfortable, then we tear them apart, and when we work out enough, we then create that growth. So, that's why Alex is sure that feeling discomfort means getting stronger is the very basic law of nature. “Life is always changing, pushing you to grow and step into new stages of your life. The moment you shy away from that is the moment you stop growing” – Mimi Ikonn Have you ever asked yourself the question of why so many people struggle with the idea of how to grow their relationships and careers? The reality is simple: in order to have a better life, we will have to face the challenges and the discomfort, and go through them. And one of the most important things to keep in mind is to always be honest one with another in relationships and face challenges together, and not be afraid to talk through what you think or feel. The reason so many marriages and friendships fall apart is because with the time the parties just stop talking to each other and they don't actually want to bring some certain things up. But, here is a great reminder: we will not be able to grow in our relationship unless we will be able to face challenging situations together. When we are able to do emotional work by truly listening, opening up, giving each other enough space, being vulnerable and accepting our own fault, we will defuse the conflict and have that massive opportunity to build a stronger bond. “So many family relationships, friendships, marriages come to the point then someone just don't want to face the challenge. Unless both parts are ready to work with this, be honest and open, they cannot experience growth” – Alex Ikonn Alex believes that life throws us in challenges, because it wants us to teach a lesson. That's why we also have to be open to the adversity. The moment we bring that awareness of discomfort, it's really the moment for us to see how we can make the best of it and what we can learn. We are our own habits, we build them every day. So, in any situation of growth, we will face discomfort. By focusing on it and seeing it as a real opportunity, we will build this healthy habit of getting outside our comfort zone and become a little better. And another kind reminder: the reason we are here is not to hide, is to live. Here is what else we have talked about: How being courageous in all areas of our life helps us face challenges and become better The consequences of staying in a comfort zone and not taking responsibility for our choices The power of facing reality of life and discomfort How giving a feedback creates an opportunity to have deeper, stronger, fulfilling and beautiful relationships How giving more freedom to your children will help them become stronger Power of placebo energy Books we have mentioned in this episode: Linchpin - Are you indispensable? by Seth Godin Do the Work by Steven Pressfield https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/53
Mimi Ikonn is an entrepreneur, author and influencer. Born in Azerbaijan, she emigrated to Canada when she was 16 and later co-founded Luxy Hair with her husband Alex and sister Leyla. The company has enjoyed incredible growth and now has more than 250,000 customers in over 165 countries. The Luxy YouTube channel has over three million subscribers, making it the largest hair channel in the world, and has turned Mimi and Alex into well-known lifestyle influencers. Watch the FULL EPISODE here: Watch the FULL EPISODE https://londonreal.tv/e/mimi-ikonn/ Hi it’s Brian Rose here, founder and host of London Real. The London Real Academy is an online education platform providing action-driven programs in: - Starting an online business - Podcasting - Public speaking - Lifestyle optimisation So if you’ve been thinking about what steps you could take in order to live a better life, but are feeling stuck and don’t know where to start, then I’d like to offer you a FREE one-to-one phone call with one of my Academy coaches. They are ready to discuss your goals with you, and how you can overcome any personal challenges - no strings attached. So if you’re ready to take action go to https://www.londonreal.tv/change or click on the link to book your free coaching call - and start your journey today.
Mimi Ikonn is an entrepreneur, author and influencer. Born in Azerbaijan, she emigrated to Canada when she was 16 and later co-founded Luxy Hair with her husband Alex and sister Leyla. The company has enjoyed incredible growth and now has more than 250,000 customers in over 165 countries. The Luxy YouTube channel has over three million subscribers, making it the largest hair channel in the world, and has turned Mimi and Alex into well-known lifestyle influencers. Watch the FULL EPISODE here: Watch the FULL EPISODE https://londonreal.tv/e/mimi-ikonn/ Hi it’s Brian Rose here, founder and host of London Real. The London Real Academy is an online education platform providing action-driven programs in: - Starting an online business - Podcasting - Public speaking - Lifestyle optimisation So if you’ve been thinking about what steps you could take in order to live a better life, but are feeling stuck and don’t know where to start, then I’d like to offer you a FREE one-to-one phone call with one of my Academy coaches. They are ready to discuss your goals with you, and how you can overcome any personal challenges - no strings attached. So if you’re ready to take action go to https://www.londonreal.tv/change or click on the link to book your free coaching call - and start your journey today.
In todays episode, Alex and Mimi discuss what it means to go deep both with yourself and others and how doing so can enrich your relationships. When facing challenges and conflicts throughout our lives, we have a choice, do we stay in the comfort and familiarity of the shallows or do we go out and explore the depths and face the challenges that can help us evolve? “The true wealth and gifts lie in the depths of our soul and the souls of other people that we come across” – Mimi Ikonn Admittedly an extrovert, Mimi discusses the challenges she faced at a silent meditation retreat and how facing her fear of listening to the heart led to an important lesson. Alex discusses the significance of maintaining the ability to self reflect in an age of social media and instant gratification. “The moments of nothing are where you actually have that space to reflect and get to know yourself a little deeper” – Alex Ikonn Placing honesty over the guarantee of happiness can lead to a healthier relationship, and whilst this honesty may be upsetting or challenging at first, transparency can be an important communicative tool that helps us avoid a build up of negative feelings towards each other over time. We all have our different paths in life but one thing that we all have in common is having to face challenges along the way. Building healthy and fulfilling relationships can be difficult at times, but those that are built on core principles of honesty and vulnerability can help them stand the test of time! Here's what else we discuss today: Two steps to a meaningful relationship The fear of loss and how it can stop people from evolving How social media provides shots of dopamine comparative to gambling Not being afraid to ruffle some feathers Conflict can be a wake up call and gift in building your relationships You never stop learning Social media can be a helpful tool for discourse We would love to hear from you! Head on over to our website at www.ikonns.com and submit a question. Ask anything from a wide variety of topics, business to relationships... so feel free to ask away! Resources from today's episode here: Lazo Freeman – Body, Mind, Soul Transformation podcast. Insight timer – meditation app. Tara Brach – Meditation Podcaster The Case of Doing for Doing Nothing - New York Times article. Full show notes: https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/episode32
As parents, seeing Alexa grow and develop so quickly, like others Alex and Mimi have seen the true magnitude of change. But to some people, change isn't always welcomed so easily, some people fear change. Change can be a huge deal. This is the topic of today's episode. For the most part we don't remember our early lives, but it's in those moments seeing a baby grow into a child and develop a character and soul of their own, that you can truly appreciate how change is happening. Much faster than you could ever imagine. “A lot of people leave comments on our videos, saying please don't change… like that's a bad thing” - Mimi Ikonn [4:00] In meeting with an old friend Mimi asked ‘so what's new'? She was shocked at the reply she was given ‘oh, nothing new'. Maybe for some of us we aren't mindful that change is happening all the time, whether we perceive it or not, But things change, ALL THE TIME. Change can be a good thing, but a lot of us naturally fear it. When we know change is coming it's like being confronted with the flip of a coin. Will it land on the good side or the bad? So many chose to not flip the coin, avoid it as much as possible, staying right where they are. Safe and sound. In their comfort bubble. “Paint a picture of where you're going and know your journey, give yourself a roadmap to your goals” - Alex Ikonn [16:35] Again it's about reframing. Change could be giving yourself a chance at a new career and finding a new passion. Others might say ‘I got fired and lost my job'. Which in Alex's case, is true, this actually happened. Proof of the importance of embracing change. He was so happy to be working in banking and would have probably stayed there forever had he not been fired. Lucky that wasn't to be and life forced his hand and he got to choose a better life. Understandably there are evolutionary reasons and our trible nature at play here, that we need to be aware of. Also the story we tell ourselves keeps us firmly rooted to the spot. Think about how many times you've said out loud ‘oh, i just don't do that' or ‘oh that is not me'? While often having never tried. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us” - Marianne Williamson. The process of transformation and trying something new is DIFFICULT, unfortunately it's a challenge that a lot of people aren't willing to work through by choice. After returning from their first trip to france, Mimi realised this. She set about completely renovating their home. Days and weeks of living in the mess reflected her own internal struggles at the time with mental health issues she was going through. renovating wasn't going to be easily fixed in 1 day. Fortunately hard work and persistence paid off and the apartment looked as beautiful as she'd imagined. Eventually all the internal mentality hard work also paid off too. Remember not all change happens quickly and is usually a work in progress. Here's what we talk about today: From getting your heart broken to losing your job, there's always a brighter side. Embrace change, use it to your advantage The only way to enjoy life is to not fear the change that is always happening Change at the speed of light, like Moores law, everything is getting quicker Be perceptive and mindful of what changes are happening around you People's capacity to grow and adapt is one of life's remarkable wonders Getting to the good is often through a VERY MESSY journey How to stop creating comfortable habits of staying the same Journalling, creating your goals and a road map to them Change leads to a better stronger you Full show notes: https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/episode29
In today's episode Alex and Mimi explore what many would say is the most important thing in life... MONEY!! But does having more of it make you happy or do we just need to create an abundance mindset? What's your relationship with money, we'll find out in this episode. Both Alex and Mimi have come from very poor upbringings. Even though Mimi would describe her family growing up as middle class, the middle class Azerbaijan is way below the lower class in the US or Europe. Alex's family life was very similar growing up in the Soviet Union, they both lived in 1 bedroom apartments where their parents would sleep on the sofa, while all the kids would share a bedroom. Bargain hunting and penny counting was the only way to simply put a meal on the table. This is a very deep episode that explores the mindset shift that you have to undertake if you want to go from not having any money to what to do when you finally get some. And every step in between. Foodbank's to Kensington. “Money wants to go to people who have a need to do something with it, people who put their money to work rather than consuming” - Alex Ikonn [37:30] The main lesson Alex and Mimi want you to take away from this, is moving your mindset from one of scarcity to one of abundance. We all know of situations where people have lost friends or even family member from a dispute over a relatively small amount of cash. Clinging onto every penny won't get you anywhere in life. Similarly, we know that when we feel full and our basic needs are met, our mental energy and focus is available to be put to work and attract more money and opportunities into our lives. Now this doesn't mean you should go out and max your credit cards, if you even have a credit card, nor should even contemplate a payday loan. Negative compound interest is your worst enemy and will hold you in debt for a long time. Remember that spending future money is still money you will have to earn at some point. If you can't pay it back today, there's a good chance you'll find it difficult to pay it back tomorrow. The good thing is compound interest works the other way too. So paying off your debt and then saving can gain you some great interest over time. “You affirm and reaffirm to yourself everyday what you manifest” - Mimi Ikonn [20:50] Back to the abundance part… this really is a game of reframing the conversation you tell yourself. Are you regularly saying: A - ‘I couldn't ever do that, I can't afford it' Or are you saying B - ‘I choose to invest my money elsewhere, spending to fulfill a specific purpose'. Are you saying you are ‘broke'? This genuinely means you feel you are broken. Let's be clear, we don't believe you are broken! You should be saying ‘You are working on fixing your financial future by actionally taking steps in the right direction'. Do you see and feel the difference in these two ways of talking to yourself? If so this is only the start.What we also cover in this episode: How do your parents talk about money? This shapes your own financial values Don't believe you're saving if at the same time you're in debt Valuing your own worth and developing the idea of feeling full How to not lose relationships over money When is it a good time to rent or buy, why it's better to rent in a big city How the richest people are less consumers than you think Become an investor in yourself and reap the rewards Visualisation and putting in the hard work Being wealthy is living in your means and not spending more than you earn Money and energy, it's all about a transfer from one form to the other. Full show notes: https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/episode28
We’ve spoken about the power of journaling on the podcast before, but how many of you are doing it every day? In just five minutes in the morning, we can supercharge our minds to achieve happiness throughout the day. Journaling is a powerful and practical way to focus our minds for the day, seek gratitude, transform our lives and achieve our goals. Today’s guests are entrepreneurs Alex and Mimi Ikonn, founders of Intelligent Change and the Five Minute Journal. They have helped thousands of people around the world build the habit of journaling and made the habit accessible and sustainable. They’re here to tell us how we can get the same effectiveness from journaling for five minutes a day that we would only otherwise get from working for 1-2 hours. In this conversation, we delve into the inspiration behind the Five Minute Journal, explain the power of gratitude, and give you a quick routine you can use every morning to supercharge your brain. We’ll give you some reflections you can use in your evenings too, and go over why building a journaling habit will completely transform your life. ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator Program? Go to www.KwikBrain.com/podcast to get instant access. **
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After 8 years of receiving employment applications throughout all of Alex and Mimi's businesses, by far the most common unattractive trait that fails most applicants is ENTITLEMENT. “The fact of having a right to something. The amount to which a person has a right. The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.” - Dictionary It seems like it's becoming more and more common these days, it's certainly known as being a millennial thing...and even more known as a generation Z thing. Maybe it's the glitz and glamour portrayed so easily and available on social media, maybe we've been told too many times in the self-help community that we DESERVE it and maybe our parents fostered that ideal from an early age a little too much. Well, we explore what entitlement means to us and why it turns us off when we see it in people. “Instead of talking about how amazing you are - nobody cares about that, talk about what you're going to bring to the table, how are you going to take the position to the next level and be specific” - Mimi Ikonn [14:05] So why do some people deserve special treatment? We certainly see it a lot living in London. We are on the doorstep of royalty, people with born privilege and born into wealth. There is certainly a lot of aristocracy with quite important titles that can be highly demanding and ooze entitlement, it can be sad to see especially when they value themselves higher without putting in the real work to really deserve it. Actions speak louder than words, if you want to known for something, first you have to do the work. - Mimi Ikonn [33:40] Alex shares about working in a company, where at the time he felt he deserved an equity share. His over entitlement led to him losing that opportunity, had he just played the long game and continued giving instead of asking, he may have very well earned it eventually. But faith and trust was displaced through that entitlement issue. We also get into: How social media acts like a portal to someone else's reality Believing anything is possible comes with very strict guidelines Realising the hard work instead discussing the vacation time Being humbled by your beliefs rather than being demanding How being mindful and hard working and having gratitude, are the cure Avoiding bragging and learn from others “Dreamers who don't work hard and hard workers who don't dream don't get anything in life, but dreamers who have both, with faith can do anything they set their minds to” - Unknown Show notes: https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/episode23
Fresh off the plane, in today's episode Alex and Mimi chat about their observations, having just spent 3 weeks in North America. What are the main differences between North America Vs. Europe. “Americans take ice cream soooo seriously, how do you even choose?” - Mimi Ikonn - 22:00 The USA is the land of plenty, everything is BIGGER! There is more of EVERYTHING. From credit cards to what's on your plate, either in a restaurant or baked at home in a tiny oven. Alex chats about a friend who moved from London to California, just so his Billion Dollar dream could be recognised. Meanwhile, Mimi gets chatted up in the supermarket over what breakfast cereal does she like. “The cities in Europe are designed in a way to get you walking, to move, to be active and mindful” - Alex Ikonn - 18:47 Having travelled to many places and lived on both sides of the Atlantic, Mimi and Alex have great insight into just how different the 2 cultures can be. Here's what they get into; How people spend their money, which culture has the most consumer driven society? Do you have a billionaire mindset or are you being conservative with your cash? Where do Alex and Mimi get approached the most? Who speaks the loudest, who is most respectful? Public transport Vs owning a car. Food portions, even a salad in the US is enough to feed an entire family. What's in your kitchen? We want some Patatas Bravas! Yum! How to notice disruptive industries when you realise something is missing in a culture? The empowerment of youth through social media. We didn't want this episode to be political so please, don't take offence if you live in one of these countries. We haven't meant to choose a favourite here, since we love both - EQUALLY! These are just some generalised observations from spending a lot of time in both places. “I like to find differences, it gives color to life, as long as people live in peace and harmony” Mimi Ikonn - 33:30 Actually, we know there's something for everyone in both places, but it's not until you explore the world that you really see for yourself where YOU fit in. We really encourage you to travel and see the world for yourself, maybe your expectations and realisations will be completely different to ours but you only know if you go find out. Explore - with love and an open heart! Find resources mentioned in the show here: Greta Thunberg (Twitter) - The 16yr/o Swedish climate change activist, Pepper Pig (YouTube) - Peace and harmony for all the world.
We were happy to see you guys had sent in more great questions, Alex & Mimi give you some real deep answers… Again! We love these episodes where we get to interact with you.Here are 5 questions we were asked that we had to share our thoughts on: How do you learn to love people unconditionally, even when you don't know them? What are you excited about when you wake up in the morning? Having gone through an internal mindset shift, how do you persevere if you're not seeing an external change around you? How to pick a new place to live and what about leaving my friends and family behind? How do i stop hating myself? Wow these are all great questions, If you heard your voice on this today's show, we appreciate your vulnerability and love you dearly for sharing. How do you learn to love people unconditionally, even when you don't know them? Mimi shares her technique for seeing the best in everyone. She says “to find love in others you must find love in yourself”, “the more acceptance I find with myself, the more I can extend that to other people”. It's possible to find love in the strangest places, even if people have done truly bad things, she says “it's usually those people that need love the most”. Other things mentioned that might help is meditation. Especially metta meditation, which is a practice of sending love and positive energy out to the world at moments when you feel your best. What are you excited about when you wake up in the morning? Alex loves this question, his morning is something that he is really passionate about, so what gets him excited? He says - “waking up… that is what gets me excited”. This is where both Alex and Mimi's gratitude practice intersect with their morning routine. The are both thankful for life and what they have; health, eachother, Alexa and many more things. Life is precious and they celebrate their waking moments knowing that. Having gone through an internal mindset shift, how do you persevere if you're not seeing an external change around you? Mimi tells us that it's all just a matter of time. It's like going to a gym for the first time and expecting a six-pack the next week after or planting a tree and expecting to pick an apple from it straight away. This is a lifelong adventure of developing yourself. Alex likens this to being your own inner farmer. Underneath the topsoil, there is a seed that has taken root, you can't see it yet but something yummy is going to happen very soon. Keep watering your seeds, fertilizing your soil and be patient. Every small step is actually a big step when compounded over a huge amount of time. Remember you and the people in your environment may have already grown much more than you're giving yourself credit for. How to pick a new place to live and what about leaving my friends and family behind? Most people like to stay in one place with their family and friends, that's where it's comfortable. Others like the idea of being global citizens. What's more important is not to sit around wondering, or worse regret that you never expanded past your comfort bubble if this something you want to do. The people that travel or live in different places tend to absorb culture from around them and expand the most has people. But that's not for everyone. Make the choice for yourself and also make sure to put a process in place for keeping in touch with your family and friends. “It's like having a big pot of soup... living in and experiencing other cultures is like adding flavours to your soup” - Mimi Ikonn How do i stop hating myself? This is a deep one. The first step is being ready in yourself to make the mindset change. You can't begin to make the change without acknowledging that this is YOUR TIME to take CONTROL over this. Reaching out and speaking to someone is the first step. So thank you Peter. Realise that you hold the blueprint to your own happiness and feelings about yourself, now let's start changing that negative story that you keep telling yourself. One small step at a time. A hack here is to start practicing gratitude. Recognize the importance of being thankful for you, give respect to yourself for all the things that are going right in your life. Maybe you have your health, maybe you have a good job, a bed to sleep in at night, you've eaten a meal within recent hours. All these small things can be your foundation to realising things aren't as bad as they seem, because someone out there doesn't have these. Yourself, you're perfect as you are and if you want to be something better, well GREAT, that's what we can & should all aim for. But start by loving where you're at, not hoping that one day you might love yourself if only you could change yourself. stop comparing yourself to where you could be if you had a magic button. Love yourself now. We love you and so does other people. Writing your thoughts down in your 5-minute journal and practicing some of our mentioned techniques, we hope, will give you a glimpse and positive motion towards an answer. Wooohooo! We appreciate you so much. Glad we had a chance to chat with you. If you'd like to have your question in our next Q&A's please head over to https://www.ikonns.com and press the red recording button on the home page. We can't wait to hear from you! Find Books and resources from this episode here: Vipassana Meditation Metta Meditation Get The Edge - Tony Robbins Bingo Theory - A revolutionary guide to love, life, and relationships by Mimi Ikonn The Charge - Activating the 10 Human Drives That Make You Feel Alive by Brendon Burchard
Today's episode is a very special one, because Alex & Mimi are taking turns to share the mic, while interviewing their very good friend and favourite Yoga teacher - Celest Pereira. Originally from Richards Bay in South Africa and immigrating to the UK 10+ years ago to study a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. Celest is being labelled as one of the best Yoga teachers in London and is internationally recognised by big Activewear brands like lululemon. Alex and Mimi investigate what makes this shy small town girl with packed out classes, so special. “Celest is living proof of the concept of never judging a book by it's cover, now I really know her, I can totally see how hard she must have worked to make this happen” - Mimi Ikonn She applied for so many physiotherapy jobs on graduation but a bottleneck in the industry, with too little jobs and too many like minded graduates all scrambling for the same position, had he working 12 hour shifts at McDonalds. With massage therapy jobs available for her qualification, She was grateful for the odd substitute Yoga teaching job for a friends class. After a month learning how to teach Yoga properly in India, she started gaining more interest in her own right and classes started to pick up in demand. But some people were not used to her own original take on the traditional dry boring Yoga class. Celest instead crafted her own fresh approach that has made for a much more enjoyable experience. “The look on someone's face when they get it, that smile, that connection. I love it, it's like a drug” - Celest Pereira She explains how it used to really upset her to see people leaving the class if they didn't get it and found it easy to get caught up in the fuss, somethings that really didn't matter. She soon found a change in her mindset after a long time trying to copy what other Yogi's did. “All that chanting, sanskrit and chakras just never resonated with me”, she says. So she gave up the the focused, dry, quiet room for her favourite playlist and a more friendly, lively, relatable approach. It was time for Celest to drop the ego that surrounds many Yoga instructors. She is keen share the importance of ‘making students feel like you ACTUALLY CARE'. Also how she picked up some quick simple teaching tips from a martial arts class, siting other learning materials for developing her confidence too. She had real fear and anxiety about standing and speaking in front of a crowd, but the Tony Robbins course UPW (Unleash The Power Within) and Paul Mckenna hypnosis course Instant Confidence helped her on her way! You'll also learn How a quick mirror visualisation trick can bring goosebump revelations Why it's important to be grateful for living in our time How big cities can seem like the loneliest places Why being desperate can fuel you How important it is to accept every opportunity Finding your own niche of people that give you energy That don't just step into authenticity Take influences from outside of the usual How darker clubland self kick started her need to always improve Hope you enjoyed this week's episode with Celest, you can find out more about her here: Celestpereira.com/ Instagram Youtube.com Find Books and resources mentioned here: Unleash The Power Within - by Tony Robbins Instant Confidence - by Paul McKenna Ph.D. Lululemon - Activewear https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/episode7
The tables have turned and today it's time for Alex to shine the spotlight on Mimi. Behind all that public social media presence, Who is the real Mimi…? And is that even her real name? Originally a Caspian Sea girl from the city of Baku in the country of Azerbaijan. Mimi tells her story of how watching American movies as a child with her sister Leyla, made her want to jump in front of a camera. After finding a painting recently, that she had once painted, depicting that very same scenario, (maybe on subconscious level) the world would have it - that's where Mimi would end up. But it wasn't always that obvious. Early ideas of becoming a dancer, a model or even a pianist (If her mom would have her own way) would soon be thrown out of the window. Instead, frequently looking up to the sky and watching planes pass by, she turned to visualising herself travelling everywhere in the world. When her family decided to immigrate to Canada, she felt as if she was walking right into her dreams as she boarded her very first airplane. But the cold shock of Winter in Canada awoke Mimi to reality that her dreams were not always going to be 100% as she imagined. At the same time dealing with the school bullies that pushed her for a F.O.B (fresh off the boat) reaction, she quickly realised it was best to ignore them and spend some time soul searching for her real self. Albeit a new one. “You have to protect and defend yourself, you have to observe your reactions to other peoples messages. If you learn, fine! If you learn nothing, move on, don't attach yourself to something that isn't your problem.” - Mimi Ikonn While saving up for weeks at her first Job she decided it was time to change her name legally to one both her family and friends had been calling her for most of her life. A new name - a new start! From here she tried a few jobs and bared the responsibility helping towards paying her parents mortgage, bills and even saved to buying her first car. Her story then takes us to meeting Alex, dropping out of college, working a dream job in image consulting and founding Luxy Hair. In the second half of this story; Mimi explains how she was so used to operating in survival mode. So much so, that when she finally arrived at financial well being, she only found herself becoming severely depressed at the thought of it. Again, not all being quite as she'd imagined. She takes us behind the mindset changes she needed to go through including visiting a 10 day meditation trip to a Vipassana Retreat. And how a specific incident with her guiding Monk changed her life forever! “You can not run away from yourself, where are you gonna go? If there's a problem we'll call ambulance.” - The Real Voice of SANITY You'll learn: What keeps Mimi going Her passion for giving value to her audience Why social media is important - and it's not about money Why she chooses to not post on her darker days How staying humble gives her energy How she can't make a fake smile Why money isn't a motivator Why she has to share everyday. ...And so much more. Hope you enjoyed this week's episode, you can find out more about Alex and Mimi here: https://www.ikonns.com/ http://www.mimiikonn.com/ http://www.alexikonn.com/ Mimi's Instagram Alex's Instagram https://www.youtube.com/mimiikonn https://www.youtube.com/alexikonn You can find out more about Vipassana here: 10 Day Meditation Retreats Produced by Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech
In this episode Alex and Mimi do a deep dive into perfectionism. When is it good... or bad to be aiming for PERFECT. Mimi finds that perfectionism, at least for creative people like herself, can hold her back. Forcing her to shelve projects she's worked on, but are not good enough (...in her own mind)! Alex argues the opposite. That it's that very same desire to do better that spurs genuine excellence. The need to push through those moments when you wish to give in, often lead to a much better quality outcome. Mimi agrees. She even feels she's had to work twice as hard because she didn't feel exceptional at times. “People say why are you improving on things that already work - Well, i completely respect those that do, because they are the ones pushing boundaries” - Alex Ikonn Mimi explores her own past and looks into how labels imprinted on young people have an effect later in life, with a need to live up to those superimposed titles. She shares one of her favourite books on the subject of Fixed Vs. Growth Mindset By Carol Dweck. They then go deeper with a concept from a favourite book - Linchpin by Seth Godin. Perfectionism is a very ‘Lizzard-Brain' part of our evolutionary biology. It's one of our innate survival techniques, it's imperative we avoid being ostracised or thrown out of our social group that we depend on. It's this very concept the holds back from sharing when we feel things aren't perfect. “Screw it - Ship it - At some point you need to just get it out there” - Mimi Ikonn There's always going to be a gap between your starting skills and where you will end up, if you just keep creating. When you're young your work isn't the best. As you mature you grow taste and your work gets better. Alex shares a great video on the subject by Ira Glass. Instead of asking ‘does the publisher agree with this', ‘what will people say?' Just live by your own standard and then get it out there. The more you can move on to the next thing, the more you can develop taste and learn as you go. “I built so many crap websites before i built a good one” - Alex Ikonn Mimi shares one more book for your reading list Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, where a few choice words of what to spread on your sandwich... and then eating it, will surely get you pushing through your moments of doubt when perfectionism strikes. Hope you enjoyed this week's episode with Alex & Mimi Mimiikonn.com Alexikonn.com Instagram.com/mimiikonn/ Find the inspirational books mentioned in this episode here: Mindset - The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck Linchpin - Are You Indispensable? By Seth Godin Big Magic - Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Video about ‘The Gap' by Ira Glass Produced by Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech Show notes @ https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/episode5
The Ikonn Experience is about creating and living your dream life. Join Alex and Mimi Ikonn as they discuss various life and business topics for creating a life of your dreams. They cover important topics such as life purpose, building a life that you love, relationships, entrepreneurship, spirituality, physical, mental and emotional health, parenting and much more. The podcast gives you unique insights into the life Alex and Mimi have created for themselves. Alex and Mimi also feature and interview other successful and established thinkers and voices from all around the world. The Ikonn Experience is designed to inspire you to live your own dream life. Check out more from us Mimiikonn.com Instagram YouTube Produced by Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech Show notes @ https://www.ikonns.com/podcast/episode1
I’ve got a special interview for you today with the Founder and Creator of the 5 Minute Journal and Luxy Hair – Alex Ikonn!In today’s interview, I’ve picked Alex’s brain on how he managed to earn $1 Million in his FIRST year in business and what steps he needed to take for his own personal transformation to handle the success of his empire. So be sure to get your note pad out for as he shares a goldmine of golden nuggets in this interview!
If you're looking to grow a consumer business in the United States, you HAVE to give this episode a listen! Alex Ikonn is the founder of Luxy Hair and creator of the 5-minute Journal. He grew his business on the backbone of social media and him and his wife Mimi have 6 million followers across the platforms! You'll find out how Alex: grew his brand on the US market achieved over $1m revenue in the first year with ZERO advertising used youtube to scale his business sold 400k+ copies of the 5-minute journal and so much more! At the end of the episode you'll get to hear what's Alex's relationship with Tim Ferriss! To get to know Alex and his journey better, follow him on: Youtube or Instagram His companies are: Luxy Hair and Intelligent Change (5-minute Journal) Get in touch with me! Visit Conquer America Now!
Alex has co-founded several businesses (Luxy Hair, Five Minute Journal, Productivity Planner) and also runs a creative agency called Dreamers & Creators, based in London, UK. He shares all of his entrepreneurial and life activities with his wife and business partner, Mimi Ikonn, who is by all accounts, a major online celebrity. Alex and Mimi are also angel investors in great companies like Calm, and Tradesy. In this episode, we discuss Alex’s businesses, the serendipity that is the "Tim Ferriss Effect", growing a company through organic content, the difference between a lifestyle business and a real business, the importance of knowing one's purpose, and more.
Elon Musk thinks humans need to become cyborgs in order to stay relevant, could this be closely related to starting robots to work in the government sector as mentioned in the news lately? Also in the news, Win10 privacy settings is under the worrying eyes of the European watchdogs as the concerns rise on the volume of data being gathered, and whether these data are coming from fully-informed customers. These and more on CraigPeterson.com. --- Related articles: Windows 10 privacy settings still worrying European watchdogs http://craigpeterson.com/radio-show/windows-10-privacy-settings-still-worrying-european-watchdogs/11826 EXCLUSIVE: House Dem IT Guys In Security Probe Secretly Took $100K In Iraqi Money http://craigpeterson.com/radio-show/exclusive-house-dem-it-guys-in-security-probe-secretly-took-100k-in-iraqi-money/11829 Rhonda Abrams: Why social media is killing your small business http://craigpeterson.com/radio-show/rhonda-abrams-why-social-media-is-killing-your-small-business/11832 How Tim Ferriss, Pat Flynn, and Mimi Ikonn hack their lives in 5 minutes a day http://craigpeterson.com/radio-show/how-tim-ferriss-pat-flynn-and-mimi-ikonn-hack-their-lives-in-5-minutes-a-day/11835 Dropbox's new feature puts cloud files on your desktop http://craigpeterson.com/radio-show/dropboxs-new-feature-puts-cloud-files-on-your-desktop/11838 EXCLUSIVE: Obama’s Feds Tried to Hack Indiana’s Election System While Pence Was Governor http://craigpeterson.com/radio-show/exclusive-obamas-feds-tried-to-hack-indianas-election-system-while-pence-was-governor/11841 Elon Musk thinks humans need to become cyborgs or risk irrelevance http://craigpeterson.com/radio-show/elon-musk-thinks-humans-need-to-become-cyborgs-or-risk-irrelevance-2/11844 --- More stories and tech updates at:www.craigpeterson.com Don't miss an episode from Craig. Subscribe and give us a rating: www.craigpeterson.com/itunes Follow me on Twitter for the latest in tech at: www.twitter.com/craigpeterson For questions, call or text: 855-385-5553
This week we’ll be speaking with Mimi Ikonn from LuxyHair.com and MimiIkonn.com! What you'll learn in this episode: 1. How Mimi transitioned from working one-on-one to her product based business idea. 2. How to leverage Youtube for your business. 3. Mimi's strategy for selling on Youtube authentically. 4. Whether you need expensive equipment to start your channel. 5. How Mimi overcame depression and anxiety and why she is so open about it. 6. Three actionable strategies to take your Youtube channel to the next level. The post MTE #020: Mimi Ikonn on How to Start a Successful Youtube Channel appeared first on Jess Catorc.
Do you find it hard to sit still and relax? Do you feel lazy and guilty if you aren’t constantly working through a to-do list? Perhaps your issues are just the opposite. Maybe inaction is your problem. Do you love options but can’t decide? Do you find it hard to stand up for yourself? Do you constantly doubt your decisions? Stereotypically, the first camp is associated with masculinity, whereas the second camp is more often associated with femininity. The traditional views of what makes up the two are very black and white. Men are assumed to be masculine and women are assumed to be feminine, but are these stereotypes actually true? You’re not going to want to miss this interview with Mimi Ikonn. She finally wrote the book her 2.8 MILLION YouTube channel subscribers have been begging her to write, and they’ve been begging because they want to know the answers to all the questions you’re asking yourself as well right now. Mimi shares how both men and women can tap into the next level of their potential by harnessing The Bingo Theory…and, whaddya know? That’s also the title of her book! In this episode, you will… Discover whether you have a masculine or feminine energy Learn how to connect with your feminine energy, even if masculinity predominates Hear tips for balancing your conflicting energies Understand why the starting point for balanced relationships is having a relationship with yourself Uncover how you can tap into your energy potential using The Bingo Theory Tune in to learn what The Bingo Theory is, and how understanding it can help you lead a more balanced life and attract your perfect complement! “Let today be the day you give up who you’ve been for who you can become.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #135 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter 5 Minute Journal The Bingo Theory: A revolutionary guide to love, life, and relationships by Mimi Ikonn Luxy Hair YouTube Channel The Mimi Ikonn YouTube Channel
Grab a copy of The Bingo Theory by clicking here: https://www.tailopez.com/bingo Do you have a balanced personality? Are you too masculine or feminine? This will effect your personal life, income, lifestyle, and happiness. Today I want to talk about something that's near and dear to my heart; personality types. My good friend, Mimi Ikonn came up The Bingo Theory several years ago. The theory helps you balance your masculine and feminine energies. The books teaches you how to use your energies to your advantage and not let it work against you. Mimi also has a cool personality test that you can take that outlines your strengths and weaknesses.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex is Co Founder of Intelligent Change Luxy Hair Five Minute Journal and Productivity Planner. He also runs Dreamers & Creators, a creative agency that allows me to pursue and work on new business ideas. He is fortunate enough to share all of my entrepreneurial and life activities with my lovely wife and business partner, Mimi Ikonn. They together are also angel investors and have invested in great companies like Calm, Shyp, Sprig, Tradesy, and others.
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Today’s guest considers herself a “global citizen” and documents her travels and fashion through a blog, a wildly successful YouTube channel and popular Instagram account (just shy of 1M followers popular...WOW!). Her name is Mimi Ikonn a co-founder of Luxy Hair and YouTube sensation. On her YouTube channel she documents tutorials from everything to her morning and nighttime routine to her favorite outfits to how to clean out your closet. Before becoming a successful entrepreneur she dropped out of the International Business Program at Seneca College in her second year to later become a Certified Image Consultant. For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.com.
WATCH: https://londonrealacademy.com/episodes/mimi-ikonn-dreamers-and-creators/ Worn out on statistics? Sick of talking strategy? Then this episode is for you. Reset your brain, remember why you started on the entrepreneur’s path and revitalise your creativity. If you’re part of the London Real Academy you’ll know already that lifestyle will seriously impact vision. The right clothes make the right impression. The right diet helps you think with clarity. These are just some hot topics in the Academy that we talk about as we optimise ourselves and craft our dreams. Born in humble Azerbaijan this week’s London Real guest emits the purest entrepreneurial passion. Her Youtube channel explores everything from lifestyle to beauty and broadcast to a colossal 2.7 million subscribers. Mimi’s own business is the chic, classy and stylish Luxy Hair, a brand launched just 5 years ago with her husband Alex Ikonn, is worth millions. It’s a success which she pins on the simple concept of adding value to what you do. It’s not hard to see why millions tune in to hear what Mimi has to say. She naturally practices what she preaches, a warm and compassionate person with phenomenal insight into consumer psychology. It’s beautifully simple. Not only does Mimi feature quality products, she’s also improving the lives of millions every day. Mimi brings life-changing practices like meditation and journaling to the attention of her audience. It’s extremely intimate, very human and real. It isn’t a sales mechanism, it’s just Mimi being herself.
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Another podcast on the go today... James received a text from a young listener who wants to earn a quick $5,000 so he can travel to Thailand. He asks, "What's a quick and easy way to make some fast money?" The easiest way is to do something online. James and Claudia's idea muscles are in overdrive today. They come up with a huge amount of great ideas. Regards, David Newman ---------------------------Recommended Resources----------------------------- by Jerry Seinfeld – Come meet James in person this Saturday. Ask Altucher Ep 245: Mimi Ikonn on How to Make seven figures on YouTube, and AA Ep 170 with Clay Hebert from Kickstarter
I think I'm in love with Mimi Ikonn. Oh, and also her husband Alex Ikonn. Don't want to confuse anyone! When I was a kid I didn't think I would be happy unless I was a "millionaire". Some kids in my school said they were millionaires and they would make fun of anyone who wasn't. I asked my dad what he was worth. He said $2. Maybe that scarred me so much that I always make sure to have wads of $2 bills on me at all times. A year or so later his company went bankrupt. So he wasn't worth the same anymore. In his mind, he was worth ZERO. For the rest of his life he sat in the living room, depressed, and listened to music. When he was a little boy he loved music and won an award. At some point we all return to what we loved as a child. I suppose that means I will return to comics, Judy Blume, and spying on people. A few weeks ago I met Mimi Ikonn and Alex Ikonn. I was insanely curious about them. How come? Because Mimi makes videos of herself, delivers real value to people, and then makes over a million a year because of those videos. I don't know how old Mimi is. She's much younger than me. She's much younger than my father ever was when I was alive. He would've liked to live her life. So Claudia and I asked Mimi and Alex if we could interview them. Because they seemed very happy also. The podcast comes out later today but here's the summary. This is a simple post. How to make a million. I am absolutely sure the same techniques that worked for Mimi and Alex can work for anyone. I had them lay it out step by step. A) EMOTIONS Mimi became obsessed with beauty and hair. She and Alex watched before and after videos of women who were getting hair extensions. "They seemed much happier after getting extensions," Alex said. "Whenever there are strong emotions about something you know there is an opportunity." So Mimi started making videos of herself discussing hair and beauty and hair products. "I never thought I would get more than 1,000 views," Mimi said. "But I loved doing the videos. And I wanted to share my love for the topics with as many people as possible." Now she has had a quarter of a BILLION views on her videos with 2.7 million subscribers. B) HUB AND SPOKE People ask: "How do I get traffic to my blog". Or "how do I get buyers of my book." or "How do I get people to follow me on Twitter." A lot of it is about loneliness. We sit in our house writing blog posts and then hit Publish. We want family to love them. We want friends to love them. And then we want the world to love them. I'm really just talking about myself. I know when people enjoy things I do, I feel as if I have a family. I'm happy. At least until the next post. Mimi loved making the videos but needed traffic. So they did the only two-step technique that gets traffic online for anything you want to do. Well, make it a three-step technique. 1) Love Know more, love more, express more, bleed more, than anyone else. Was Mimi the only one doing videos on beauty and hair? No. But maybe she put more passion into it. 2) Spread the Love Alex would take images and posts and links to her videos and spread them on Pinterest, Instagram, blogs, other sites and have them all point back to her YouTube channel. I call this "the Hub and Spoke" approach. Youtube was the hub, with a dozen or so spokes reaching out to popular sites that all would link back to the hub. 3) Make more Love No matter what you do - some will be good and some will be bad. Not every video or post is going to have views. So you do more. When you do more, several things happen: a. More people find you b. You rank higher on search c. You improve d. People who find you start clicking on your older videos so now they start to get more views. The "Make More Love" technique always works. Michelle Phan did 54 YouTube videos before she made a massive hit. Hugh Howey had already ten novels before he published "Wool" which became...
I think I'm in love with Mimi Ikonn. Oh, and also her husband Alex Ikonn. Don't want to confuse anyone! When I was a kid I didn't think I would be happy unless I was a "millionaire". Some kids in my school said they were millionaires and they would make fun of anyone who wasn't. I asked my dad what he was worth. He said $2. Maybe that scarred me so much that I always make sure to have wads of $2 bills on me at all times. A year or so later his company went bankrupt. So he wasn't worth the same anymore. In his mind, he was worth ZERO. For the rest of his life he sat in the living room, depressed, and listened to music. When he was a little boy he loved music and won an award. At some point we all return to what we loved as a child. I suppose that means I will return to comics, Judy Blume, and spying on people. A few weeks ago I met Mimi Ikonn and Alex Ikonn. I was insanely curious about them. How come? Because Mimi makes videos of herself, delivers real value to people, and then makes over a million a year because of those videos. I don't know how old Mimi is. She's much younger than me. She's much younger than my father ever was when I was alive. He would've liked to live her life. So Claudia and I asked Mimi and Alex if we could interview them. Because they seemed very happy also. The podcast comes out later today but here's the summary. This is a simple post. How to make a million. I am absolutely sure the same techniques that worked for Mimi and Alex can work for anyone. I had them lay it out step by step. A) EMOTIONS Mimi became obsessed with beauty and hair. She and Alex watched before and after videos of women who were getting hair extensions. "They seemed much happier after getting extensions," Alex said. "Whenever there are strong emotions about something you know there is an opportunity." So Mimi started making videos of herself discussing hair and beauty and hair products. "I never thought I would get more than 1,000 views," Mimi said. "But I loved doing the videos. And I wanted to share my love for the topics with as many people as possible." Now she has had a quarter of a BILLION views on her videos with 2.7 million subscribers. B) HUB AND SPOKE People ask: "How do I get traffic to my blog". Or "how do I get buyers of my book." or "How do I get people to follow me on Twitter." A lot of it is about loneliness. We sit in our house writing blog posts and then hit Publish. We want family to love them. We want friends to love them. And then we want the world to love them. I'm really just talking about myself. I know when people enjoy things I do, I feel as if I have a family. I'm happy. At least until the next post. Mimi loved making the videos but needed traffic. So they did the only two-step technique that gets traffic online for anything you want to do. Well, make it a three-step technique. 1) Love Know more, love more, express more, bleed more, than anyone else. Was Mimi the only one doing videos on beauty and hair? No. But maybe she put more passion into it. 2) Spread the Love Alex would take images and posts and links to her videos and spread them on Pinterest, Instagram, blogs, other sites and have them all point back to her YouTube channel. I call this "the Hub and Spoke" approach. Youtube was the hub, with a dozen or so spokes reaching out to popular sites that all would link back to the hub. 3) Make more Love No matter what you do - some will be good and some will be bad. Not every video or post is going to have views. So you do more. When you do more, several things happen: a. More people find you b. You rank higher on search c. You improve d. People who find you start clicking on your older videos so now they start to get more views. The "Make More Love" technique always works. Michelle Phan did 54 YouTube videos before she made a massive hit. Hugh Howey had already ten novels before he published "Wool" which became a massive bestseller. Clayton Christiansen applied for NASA for 18 years in a row before they accepted him. Make more love. C) 1000 PEOPLE Note she said she only thought she was going to get 1000 viewers. The number 1000 keeps coming up with people who have HUGE audiences. Kevin Kelly wrote about this in a great post called "1000 True Fans". He writes about it kk.org. He also talks about it on my podcast. Tim Ferriss talks about how every one of his posts he makes sure he's going to deliver value to at least 1000 people. Of course he delivers much more value than that. But 1000 seems to be the right number that people who know seem to focus on. Keep focusing on delivering value for a 1000 and then they tell 2 friends and so on and next thing you know you have a quarter of a billion views, five bestsellers, movies being made about you, you go into space, your own makeup lines, and on and on and on, depending on what it is you love. D) BUY LOW, SELL HIGH Alex and Mimi noticed that many of the other beauty videos were talking about a specific brand of hair extensions for women. So they went to my favorite place in the world - the mall. "We saw these products were priced at $500," Alex said. "So then we went on Ali Baba and saw the same products being sold for $100. We then went to the manufacturers and saw we could buy directly for $50. The exact same products that were being sold for $500." They borrowed from mom. Borrowed their full amount off of their credit cards. And they placed an order. Then, I imagine (they did not tell me this) they prayed. E) SOFT SELL Mimi talks about many products on her videos. She expressed a radiant, confident personality and talks about everything she is wearing, what her habits are, what products she uses. She NEVER sells anything. But underneath the video is just a link. www.luxyhair.com. The orders came in one at a time. Then 100 at a time. They sold out of their inventory, paid everyone back, and bought more. In their very first year (2010) they had over a million in revenues. Ever since then they've had more than a million a year in profits. Never once using the words "buy this" anywhere. F) QVC-A The most successful people have a model for their success. I think that's why I enjoy Peter Thiel's "Zero to One" book so much. Or Peter Diamandis's "Bold". Or Marcus Lemonis's TV show "The Profit". Each book has a different, but very very simple, model for how to achieve success or how to judge which companies are successful. Mimi and Alex developed their own model, they stick with it, and have used this simple model to keep jumping from success to success. Alex explained it to me: Q - Quality Everything they do is quality. The cameras they use for videos ("But not overdoing it, because this is YouTube and not television," said Mimi). The setting they use and how it fits their message. The products, etc V - Value Mimi is not trying to sell anything in her videos. She explains what she does and how she does it. She does the research and believes in the products. Rather than asking, she is giving. "When you give a billion dollars in value," Alex said, "you get a billion dollars or more back." C - Consistency I read a book about television once by TV mega-executive Grant Tinker. He was Mary Tyler Moore's husband, ran NBC for awhile, and then ran MTM productions producing such shows as "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", "Bon Newhart", and a dozen other super hit TV shows. I only remember one thing in the book. He said, "whenever they changed the time or date of a show, then that show would die. If you moved a show from Tuesday at 8pm to Thursday at 8:30pm then you just lost your whole audience." Mimi said, "if you are going to put out a video once a week, put it out once a week. Put it out the same day each week if you can. Don't do once a month. Don't do random. Your audience starts to anticipate and look forward to your shows and knows when to expect them." A- Authenticity Mimi only talks on the videos about what she believes in. There's no fluff. There's no pitch. She's exuberant and it shows on each video. H) LESS Mimi and Alex were working 80-100 hour weeks. They had the money in the bank. They had achieved their goals. They loved what they were doing but when you hit a lifelong goal you start to ask, "is that it?" They got depressed. Goals are a myth. Our ancestors for 200,000 years didn't have goals. Every day started from scratch: hunt, forage, eat, sex, sleep, wake up to a new day. Then we were told to find our "goals". And now everyone asks, "I'm 17 years old and feel like I've accomplished nothing in life. What should I do?" Learning to find happiness with less is true wealth. Claudia and I recently got rid of most of our belongings, for instance. Then we started cancelling most meetings that I had set up. Sometimes it was hard. I had agreed to an event and then I would cancel. Ultimately we are the sum of our experiences and not the sum of our belongings. There is nothing wrong with making money but it is only one small part of living a life of comfort, of compassion, of calm. Mimi and Alex started to focus more on the other things that were important in their lives. "And you know what happened?" Alex said. "The more we did that, the more money we made." – – – I really enjoyed talking to them. I am always curious how people made money through a channel like YouTube. Now I know and I think it can be replicated by anyone who is willing to do all of the above. I'm afraid I don't have a face for YouTube. Or Instagram. And I'm not even sure I have a face for podcasting. But I think I love doing what I do. And I like having the time to explore other interests and ideas. And then sometimes I like doing nothing at all. There's nothing wrong with that also. – – – P.S. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO WITH THE REST OF YOUR LIFE? Great new resource shows clever way to start a business, get a new job, find a retirement career, publish a book, make extra money in your spare time, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on The Lively Show I’m talking with Mimi Ikonn, a co-founder of Luxy Hair and YouTube sensation. I was introduced to Mimi through her husband’s co-author of The Five Minute Journal, UJ Ramdas (who was on the show last December). Since my introduction to Mimi, I’ve become a huge fan of her helpful style videos and […] The post TLS#75: The Paradox of Money, Time, & Freedom with Mimi Ikonn (Luxy Hair) appeared first on Jess Lively.
One of the most frequently asked questions we get relates to how to make more money. Today, James and Claudia talk to Alex and Mimi Ikonn who've figured out one of the formulas. They took a simple idea, something that really resonated with them personally, and decided to create a business around it. They borrowed money from Alex's mom, used their credit card line of credit, and started their online business. They were desperate to start their own business and initially set small goals. It was either start their own company or go back to a 9 to 5 business. Something they never wanted to do again. Click here to listen as Alex and Mimi share their best practices of quality, consistency and authenticity. "The moment you shift your mind from just selfishly just trying to make money for yourself to how you can create value for other people, that's when you actually make money." Regards, David Newman P.S. James says there are seven huge trends that will shape America. Understanding these trends before anyone else will give you a huge advantage in work, life, and investing. Click here to learn more about James' great ideas. --------------------Recommended Resources----------------------- Luxy Hair
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