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Whether you are a seasoned immigration practitioner or new to the caregiver world, a caregiver yourself looking to immigrate to Canada or someone currently working in Canada as a caregiver and wanting to become a permanent resident, this episode is for you. Quebec based immigration lawyer, Matthew Aronson joined me in this amazing episode filled with do's and dont's, tips and strategies and a virtual walkthrough of the new Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilot programs. I think this episode ranks up there as one of the top "hands-on" episodes I have ever produced with an immigration lawyer to date. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada has once again revamped the caregiver programs in this country. Whether or not the new Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilot programs will succeed in accomplishing what they were designed to do, or doomed to fail, will play out in the coming years. Regardless, if you are considering accessing one of these programs, this episode is an absolute must. Immigration lawyer Matt Aronson spent some time with me deconstructing the new pilot programs and offering a ton of extremely helpful information to help you navigate the complexities of not only the new pilots, but what to do with the existing caregiver currently working in Canada. A graduate of McGill Law, Me. Matthew E. Aronson is a member of both the Barreau du Quebec and of the Law Society of Ontario. Me. Aronson practices immigration, corporate commercial and real estate law. In immigration, he does all types of visitor, study and work permits, as well as Permanent Residency applications for Skilled Workers and for spouses of Canadians. He has developed a particular specialty in obtaining work permits and permanent residency for in-home caregivers. He began his career at one of Canada's premier corporate commercial law firms and has since gained experience in a boutique litigation firm and a well-known immigration firm before moving in-house at an international private equity firm as an Asset Manager and Advisor on Real Estate matters for several years. He returned to private practice in 2015, and jointed Adessky Attorneys as the head of its immigration practice. Since that time, he has advised both employers and workers in matters pertaining to work permits and PR cases. When not practicing law, Me. Aronson is active in his community as a volunteer, serving on the Board of Notre-Dame-des-Arts, an arts-oriented local charity, as well as being VP Legal for his own family business, MKRLAB Community Workshop. In this episode we covered the following areas: Who are caregivers? What do you need to qualify? New Caregiver pilot programs – what has changed, how the pilot programs can benefit workers, as well as some common pitfalls to avoid The ‘Quebec Acceptation' - how caregivers can work in Quebec, and what it means for PR. Legacy programs – how to continue accessing the old (and new) PR pathways if you're already a Caregiver in Canada. Tips and tricks to streamline an application and avoid common errors and delays. Sponsor: Canadian Immigration Institute - Founded by Immigration Lawyer Mark Holthe Affiliate Program: Click on this link to become an affiliate of the Canadian Immigration Institute: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/become-an-affiliate OR, go to the Canadian Immigration Institute main page and scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Affiliate”. Earn 30% when someone purchases via your affiliate link [Tweet "Everything you wanted to know about caregiver programs in Canada"] Additional Resources: Matt Aronson Bio: https://www.adessky.com/about/matthew-e-aronson/ How to Contact Matt: matt@adessky.com Matt's Firm Website: https://www.adessky.com/ Canadian Immigration Institute: https://canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/ Listen to Mark Holthe's Canadian Immigration Podcast Topics for our Next Podcast [reminder]If you have a suggestion for topics we could cover in the Podcast, please drop me a line at mark@canadianimmigrationinstitute.com. If you know of anyone that would be interested in coming on the Podcast as a guest, please send them my way. share on facebook, share on twitter, share on LinkedIn[/reminder] Binge on all of our Canadian Immigration Podcast Episodes! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all the episodes here. Subscribe to the Canadian Immigration Podcast If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe. If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Share the Love

Whether you are a seasoned immigration practitioner or new to the caregiver world, a caregiver yourself looking to immigrate to Canada or someone currently working in Canada as a caregiver and wanting to become a permanent resident, this episode is for you. Quebec based immigration lawyer, Matthew Aronson joined me in this amazing episode filled with do's and dont's, tips and strategies and a virtual walkthrough of the new Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilot programs. I think this episode ranks up there as one of the top "hands-on" episodes I have ever produced with an immigration lawyer to date. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada has once again revamped the caregiver programs in this country. Whether or not the new Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilot programs will succeed in accomplishing what they were designed to do, or doomed to fail, will play out in the coming years. Regardless, if you are considering accessing one of these programs, this episode is an absolute must. Immigration lawyer Matt Aronson spent some time with me deconstructing the new pilot programs and offering a ton of extremely helpful information to help you navigate the complexities of not only the new pilots, but what to do with the existing caregiver currently working in Canada. A graduate of McGill Law, Me. Matthew E. Aronson is a member of both the Barreau du Quebec and of the Law Society of Ontario. Me. Aronson practices immigration, corporate commercial and real estate law. In immigration, he does all types of visitor, study and work permits, as well as Permanent Residency applications for Skilled Workers and for spouses of Canadians. He has developed a particular specialty in obtaining work permits and permanent residency for in-home caregivers. He began his career at one of Canada’s premier corporate commercial law firms and has since gained experience in a boutique litigation firm and a well-known immigration firm before moving in-house at an international private equity firm as an Asset Manager and Advisor on Real Estate matters for several years. He returned to private practice in 2015, and jointed Adessky Attorneys as the head of its immigration practice. Since that time, he has advised both employers and workers in matters pertaining to work permits and PR cases. When not practicing law, Me. Aronson is active in his community as a volunteer, serving on the Board of Notre-Dame-des-Arts, an arts-oriented local charity, as well as being VP Legal for his own family business, MKRLAB Community Workshop. In this episode we covered the following areas: Who are caregivers? What do you need to qualify? New Caregiver pilot programs – what has changed, how the pilot programs can benefit workers, as well as some common pitfalls to avoid The ‘Quebec Acceptation’ - how caregivers can work in Quebec, and what it means for PR. Legacy programs – how to continue accessing the old (and new) PR pathways if you’re already a Caregiver in Canada. Tips and tricks to streamline an application and avoid common errors and delays. Sponsor: Canadian Immigration Institute - Founded by Immigration Lawyer Mark Holthe  Affiliate Program: Click on this link to become an affiliate of the Canadian Immigration Institute: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/become-an-affiliate OR,  go to the Canadian Immigration Institute main page and scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Affiliate”. Earn 30% when someone purchases via your affiliate link [Tweet "Everything you wanted to know about caregiver programs in Canada"] Additional Resources: Matt Aronson Bio: https://www.adessky.com/about/matthew-e-aronson/ How to Contact Matt: matt@adessky.com  Matt's Firm Website: https://www.adessky.com/ Canadian Immigration Institute: https://canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/ Listen to Mark Holthe's Canadian Immigration Podcast Topics for our Next Podcast [reminder]If you have a suggestion for topics we could cover in the Podcast, please drop me a line at mark@canadianimmigrationinstitute.com. If you know of anyone that would be interested in coming on the Podcast as a guest, please send them my way. share on facebook, share on twitter, share on LinkedIn[/reminder] Binge on all of our Canadian Immigration Podcast Episodes! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all the episodes here. Subscribe to the Canadian Immigration Podcast If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe. If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Share the Love

One of the most heartbreaking realities of practicing Canadian immigration law is the fact that not all applications submitted will get approved.There is nothing worse than having to inform a client that their application was rejected. Inevitably, the first question a client asks after being told about the refusal, is how can we appeal that refusal. Well, in this special series I will be releasing over the next couple of months, my good friend and colleague Rekha McNutt will join me to explore all of the ins and outs of the Canadian immigration appeal process and what happens in these hearings. Whether you are an immigration lawyer, consultant, or recently rejected applicant, this series is for you. This special series on immigration appeals came about when Rekha and I realized that it was really difficult to try to limit the scope of this topic to just one episode. As we discussed the possible areas of immigration appeal, it became readily apparent that a special series on immigration appeals would be far more useful to the immigration practitioner and their clients than a high level discussion at the 10,000 foot level. After all, this Podcast was designed to be very practical in nature and filled with numerous take aways that we and our clients could use in navigating our way through this complex area of immigration law, policy, and practice. I'll leave the 10,000 foot level for my good friends, Peter, Steven, and Deanna over at the Borderlines Podcast....which is one I highly recommend you check out. So after discussing the possible ways in which we could structure this series, we settled on breaking things down by division first and then type of appeal within each division. Here are the general topics you can expect in the coming weeks and months: Immigration Division - detention reviews and admissibility Immigration Appeal Division - spousal and parental sponsorship, removal order appeals Refugee Protection Division - refugee claims Refugee Appeal Division - refugee appeals Special Episode - s.117(9)(d) refusals I think you are going to absolutely love this series whether you are a new practicing lawyer, a seasoned practitioner, or an everyday applicant staring at a refusal letter and wondering where to turn now. Sponsor: Canadian Immigration Institute - Founded by Immigration Lawyer Mark Holthe Affiliate Program: Click on this link to become an affiliate of the Canadian Immigration Institute: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/become-an-affiliate OR, go to the Canadian Immigration Institute main page and scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Affiliate”. Earn 30% when someone purchases via your affiliate link [Tweet "Everything you wanted to know about immigration appeals"] Additional Resources: Rekha McNutt Bio: http://www.caronpartners.com/rekha-p-mcnutt Rekha's Firm Website: http://www.caronpartners.com/ Canadian Immigration Institute: https://canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/ Topics for our Next Podcast [reminder]If you have a suggestion for topics we could cover in the Podcast, please drop me a line at mark@canadianimmigrationinstitute.com. If you know of anyone that would be interested in coming on the Podcast as a guest, please send them my way. share on facebook, share on twitter, share on LinkedIn[/reminder] Binge on all of our Canadian Immigration Podcast Episodes! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all the episodes here. Subscribe to the Canadian Immigration Podcast If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe. If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Share the Love

One of the most heartbreaking realities of practicing Canadian immigration law is the fact that not all applications submitted will get approved.There is nothing worse than having to inform a client that their application was rejected. Inevitably, the first question a client asks after being told about the refusal, is how can we appeal that refusal. Well, in this special series I will be releasing over the next couple of months, my good friend and colleague Rekha McNutt will join me to explore all of the ins and outs of the Canadian immigration appeal process and what happens in these hearings. Whether you are an immigration lawyer, consultant, or recently rejected applicant, this series is for you. This special series on immigration appeals came about when Rekha and I realized that it was really difficult to try to limit the scope of this topic to just one episode. As we discussed the possible areas of immigration appeal, it became readily apparent that a special series on immigration appeals would be far more useful to the immigration practitioner and their clients than a high level discussion at the 10,000 foot level. After all, this Podcast was designed to be very practical in nature and filled with numerous take aways that we and our clients could use in navigating our way through this complex area of immigration law, policy, and practice. I'll leave the 10,000 foot level for my good friends, Peter, Steven, and Deanna over at the Borderlines Podcast....which is one I highly recommend you check out. So after discussing the possible ways in which we could structure this series, we settled on breaking things down by division first and then type of appeal within each division. Here are the general topics you can expect in the coming weeks and months: Immigration Division - detention reviews and admissibility Immigration Appeal Division - spousal and parental sponsorship, removal order appeals Refugee Protection Division - refugee claims Refugee Appeal Division - refugee appeals Special Episode - s.117(9)(d) refusals I think you are going to absolutely love this series whether you are a new practicing lawyer, a seasoned practitioner, or an everyday applicant staring at a refusal letter and wondering where to turn now. Sponsor: Canadian Immigration Institute - Founded by Immigration Lawyer Mark Holthe  Affiliate Program: Click on this link to become an affiliate of the Canadian Immigration Institute: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/become-an-affiliate OR,  go to the Canadian Immigration Institute main page and scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Affiliate”. Earn 30% when someone purchases via your affiliate link [Tweet "Everything you wanted to know about immigration appeals"] Additional Resources: Rekha McNutt Bio: http://www.caronpartners.com/rekha-p-mcnutt Rekha's Firm Website: http://www.caronpartners.com/ Canadian Immigration Institute: https://canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/ Topics for our Next Podcast [reminder]If you have a suggestion for topics we could cover in the Podcast, please drop me a line at mark@canadianimmigrationinstitute.com. If you know of anyone that would be interested in coming on the Podcast as a guest, please send them my way. share on facebook, share on twitter, share on LinkedIn[/reminder] Binge on all of our Canadian Immigration Podcast Episodes! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all the episodes here. Subscribe to the Canadian Immigration Podcast If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe. If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Share the Love

What are the valuable parts of YOUR story? What is the legacy you need to leave for the world? My guest today has a unique perspective on his role as a podcaster, believing he is entrusted with preserving today’s stories for future generations.  Nick Goblirsch has been a podcaster and producer for nearly four years, while having a successful HR leadership career AND running a family household with his wife, Megan, host of the You Be You with Meg and Liv podcast. Despite having graduated with a degree in Fine Arts, design, radio, and video, Nick had long since turned off the passionate part of his life to focus on the NOW of raising children. A close friend of his started his own business, but needed someone with multimedia expertise. In came Nick, who for a small window of time every other week, started drawing on those dormant skills and escaped a bit from the day-to-day grind of his career to do something new and refreshing for a friend. As he started building his friend’s brand, that creative itch started surfacing again, and the passion for creating, sharing, and connecting was alive again. He set a goal of doing 200 full episodes with a few mini-sodes in between, and has set a mission to honestly connect with people around him, discussing timely topics that he can relate to and start a conversational experience that he can learn and grow from.  Fighting imposter syndrome Have you heard the little voice in your head that says you don’t belong? We’ve all heard it at one time or another, and Nick remembers well the voice that said he would never be good enough in the podcasting world. He finally tired of not celebrating his successes, and when he was asked to speak at a podcast conference, he felt like it was the culmination of everything he had done up until that point. The challenge was to learn something new, get good at it, and expand his network---but he DID IT. Nick shares how he learned to love himself, believe in himself, and take care of himself---and stopped fishing for compliments from others. TWEET: Challenge yourself to learn something new, get good at it and use it to expand your network. It’s not as hard as you imagine. @dependent_nick #chasingdreams Finding the spark again Which of society’s “stupid rules” do you follow? For Nick, he thought making the decision with his wife to start having children meant that everything else in life had to be put on hold. In his mind, parenthood meant forgetting who you are and forsaking the dreams you might have. Fortunately, he found the spark again and the love for all things tech, especially in the world of video production. Being raised by his grandmother and an alcoholic father after his mother’s death put him in the position to embrace his independence, and this skill has served him well  as he became The Dependent Independent. TWEET: Which of society’s “stupid rules” do you follow? @dependent_nick #chasingdreams Finding his voice Have you found YOUR voice? What is the legacy you should leave behind, not just for your own children, but for other generations? Nick is thankful that he has found his love for art and media again, and is using his talents to do something meaningful in the world. He shares a personal story about using his podcast to document thoughts and experiences that he hopes his children will appreciate one day in the future. He looks at his podcast as a time capsule in preserving memories that are the gift that keeps on giving for future generations. He says, “Everything you record is a legacy and an imprint on the world.” TWEET: “Everything you record is a legacy and an imprint on the world.” @dependent_nick #chasingdreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Don’t be afraid. Fear is crippling. Life is too short. It’s OK to be scared, but don’t let fear dominate your decision-making.”  OUTLINE OF THE EPISODE: [:26] How intimidating conferences can be for a newbie podcaster [5:43] Tracking down Dave Jackson and other veteran podcasters [8:00] Fighting imposter syndrome [12:23] Why we doubt ourselves [16:29] Finding his spark again [21:08] The rules society makes for us [25:53] Breaking out of the mold [31:45] A pivotal point that led to Nick’s first podcast [38:04] Finding a level of fulfillment [46:04] ONE action for a dream chaser   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Nick on Facebook Nick on Twitter Nick on Instagram Meg’s Podcast Facebook The Dependent Independent podcast TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: Putting your voice on tape or a video recording means you are leaving an imprint behind that moves people. @dependent_nick #chasingdreams TWEET: If you are a victim of imposter syndrome, then you will never stop to celebrate your successes. @dependent_nick #chasingdreams TWEET: Imposter syndrome is the voice in the back of your head that says your success is not warranted and that people will eventually realize you are nothing but a sham. @dependent_nick #chasingdreams TWEET: I didn’t feel like I belonged in the podcasting world until I belonged. @dependent_nick #chasingdreams

www.CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com So... IRCC is asking you to provide a police clearance. No problem...right? WRONG! Although obtaining police clearances for Canadian immigration purposes can seem like a pretty straightforward thing to do, if taken lightly, it can mean the difference between getting your application approved or rejected. In this episode, Canadian immigration lawyer Shirish Chotalia joins me to discuss the ins and outs of the volatile area of police clearances and security screening. If you are involved in filing immigration applications, to any degree, you will not want to proceed any further before listening to this Episode. [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/canadianimmigrationpodcast/CIP_S3_E6.mp3" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" ] In this episode Shirish and I discuss some of our craziest client experiences trying to get police clearances to satisfy IRCC's requirements. When it comes to pretty much any requested document these days, IRCC is ruthless. If you don't have it and can't provide it, by the time they want it, you can count on your application getting rejected. Ms. Shirish Chotalia has more than 30 years experience in the field of immigration law. She has successfully opposed the decisions of the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in the Federal Court and litigated complex cases since 1987. She has successfully conducted appeal hearings and managed complex immigration challenges. ​ If you have not yet had a chance, you can learn more about Shirish in Season 1 Episode 35 : Defending the Vulnerable – An Immigration Lawyer's Story! This Episode was awesome. It really gives you a feel for who Shirish is and the great advocacy work she has done for her clients over the years....in many cases on a Pro Bono capacity. In this episode, Shirish and I covered the following topics: Why are police clearances necessary? When is a police clearance needed. How to get a police clearance. Specific countries that can create problems for you and your client. Practice tips on obtaining police clearances. [Tweet "Everything you need to know about police clearances"] Additional Resources: Shirish Chotalia's firm website: http://www.shirishchotalia.com/ Best way to reach Shirish: info@shirishchotalia.com General information on Police Clearances: https://bit.ly/2jdOAsD How to get a police clearance: https://bit.ly/2u0GBoC Listen to Mark Holthe's Canadian Immigration Podcast [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/canadianimmigrationpodcast/CIP_S3_E6.mp3" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" ] Topics for our Next Podcast [reminder]If you have a suggestion for topics we could cover in the Podcast, please drop me a line. If you know of anyone that would be interested in coming on the Podcast as a guest, please send them my way. share on facebook, share on twitter, share on LinkedIn[/reminder] Binge on all of our Canadian Immigration Podcast Episodes! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all the episodes here. Subscribe to the Canadian Immigration Podcast If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe. If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Share the Love

www.CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com So... IRCC is asking you to provide a police clearance. No problem...right? WRONG! Although obtaining police clearances for Canadian immigration purposes can seem like a pretty straightforward thing to do, if taken lightly, it can mean the difference between getting your application approved or rejected. In this episode, Canadian immigration lawyer Shirish Chotalia joins me to discuss the ins and outs of the volatile area of police clearances and security screening. If you are involved in filing immigration applications, to any degree, you will not want to proceed any further before listening to this Episode. [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/canadianimmigrationpodcast/CIP_S3_E6.mp3" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" ] In this episode Shirish and I discuss some of our craziest client experiences trying to get police clearances to satisfy IRCC's requirements. When it comes to pretty much any requested document these days, IRCC is ruthless. If you don't have it and can't provide it, by the time they want it, you can count on your application getting rejected. Ms. Shirish Chotalia has more than 30 years  experience in the field of immigration law. She has successfully opposed the decisions of the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in the Federal Court and litigated complex cases since 1987. She has successfully conducted appeal hearings and managed complex immigration challenges. ​ If you have not yet had a chance, you can learn more about Shirish in Season 1 Episode 35 : Defending the Vulnerable – An Immigration Lawyer’s Story! This Episode was awesome. It really gives you a feel for who Shirish is and the great advocacy work she has done for her clients over the years....in many cases on a Pro Bono capacity. In this episode, Shirish and I covered the following topics: Why are police clearances necessary? When is a police clearance needed. How to get a police clearance. Specific countries that can create problems for you and your client. Practice tips on obtaining police clearances. [Tweet "Everything you need to know about police clearances"] Additional Resources: Shirish Chotalia's firm website: http://www.shirishchotalia.com/ Best way to reach Shirish: info@shirishchotalia.com General information on Police Clearances: https://bit.ly/2jdOAsD How to get a police clearance: https://bit.ly/2u0GBoC Listen to Mark Holthe's Canadian Immigration Podcast [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/canadianimmigrationpodcast/CIP_S3_E6.mp3" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" ] Topics for our Next Podcast [reminder]If you have a suggestion for topics we could cover in the Podcast, please drop me a line. If you know of anyone that would be interested in coming on the Podcast as a guest, please send them my way. share on facebook, share on twitter, share on LinkedIn[/reminder] Binge on all of our Canadian Immigration Podcast Episodes! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all the episodes here. Subscribe to the Canadian Immigration Podcast If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe. If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Share the Love

Do you need more self-confidence? Does fear hold you back from chasing your dreams? If your answer is YES, then today’s show is one you cannot miss. We are discussing how to improve your self-confidence, overcome fears, and take baby steps toward true success.  Mary and Lynlee Ropp focus on building self-confidence in women and generally kicking butt in life. They are a little unconventional, mixing metaphysical spiritualism with good old-fashioned swear words. They wrote their book, Shake Your But! to help others pursue and realize their dreams. They do this through their personal development coaching business, AscendingU. They love how their stories are giving voice to other people. In their words, “It’s time to celebrate who we are, stand up and grab our dreams by the lady balls.” Helping others If you’ve fought to gain self-confidence in your life, then you become passionate about helping others achieve the same. This is true for Mary and Lynlee, who started their coaching and personal development company, AscendingU, to empower people to laugh, grow, and love. They love seeing other people achieve their goals and succeed, and they gain great satisfaction in watching that process. Self-confidence is feeling comfortable in your own skin, living for you and not someone else, and loving who you are. Having self-confidence can help anything and everything become attainable as you overcome fear to chase your dreams. TWEET: If you can think it and dream it, then you can do it. @ascendingu #chasingdreams Step by step Are you honest about how you’ve grown and changed? Mary and Lynlee are brutally honest about the personal examples of how they have grown and changed, hoping these will inspire and empower others to do the same. The techniques mentioned in their book are from concepts they have applied in their own lives. Their message is to stop making excuses and take small steps to improve your life. The first steps to take are to build self-confidence and battle against fear and imposter syndrome. TWEET: I realized I didn’t like the person who was staring back at me in the mirror. @ascendingu #chasingdreams Steps to “Shake Your But” Is your life full of “buts”? If you stop and think about it, then you will probably admit that you battle against the “buts” of limiting beliefs. The first step is to identify and acknowledge those limiting beliefs. Ask if your belief system is serving you OR constricting you. Mary and Lynlee say to reframe your thoughts, take action, push past the fear, and put your beliefs into action. Each little step will help you gain confidence. Taking just one or two steps will help you realize you CAN do it. You have to do things in the face of fear and build on each little success. TWEET: If you don’t think you can do something, then you’re not going to. @ascendingu #chasingdreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser:  From Lynlee: “Get out of your comfort zone and ask for what you want. Don’t believe that you CAN’T do something. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel, but just have the confidence to make changes.”  From Mary: “Buy our book! Step outside your comfort zone and your fear. That’s where the magic happens and where you start to grow. Wake up ten minutes early tomorrow and think about what you’re thankful for and think positively about yourself. You’ll be surprised how that positive mindset can change the course of your day.”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [:57] Mary and Lynlee’s occupations today [2:35] AscendingU and problem-solving [4:34] What it means to have self-confidence [11:13] Where they’ve come in the last 10 years [14:40] The struggle in creating the book [17:15] The first chapter on Limiting Beliefs [19:38] How limiting beliefs may follow you [22:04] Steps to “Shake Your But” [24:40] How fear holds us back [30:01] How the book has been received [32:09] The intent behind the practical workbook format [33:30] ONE action for a dream chaser   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: AscendingU Website  Shake Your But! by Mary and Lynlee Ropp AscendingU on Facebook  AscendingU on Instagram  AscendingU on Twitter    TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: Knowledge is worthless if you can’t apply it. @ascendingu #chasingdreams TWEET: What baby step can I take today toward my goal? @ascendingu #chasingdreams TWEET: “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.”  --Jack Canfield @ascendingu #chasingdreams

Squeaky Moore is regarded as the “pitch guru” for content creators and she freelances as a development consultant and pitching coach. Moore recently directed and produced “64,” a project on father-absent homes. “Father’s Day?” was also produced by Squeaky, and addresses the effects of absentee fathers. It recently debuted on the launch of Magic Johnson’s Aspire TV Network. “The Positive Controversy” is a show she developed, and “Face of Darkness-Journey to Healing” is documentary film that explores depression and suicide in African-American communities. She authored the book, #100 Pitches: Mistakes I’ve Made So You Don’t Have To, which is a film and TV-pitching guide for independent content creators about the do’s, don’t’s, and strategy of pitching film and TV projects. Dreams that Remain: Have your dreams changed over the years or remained the same? Squeaky says that her dreams have remained for her, from the early age of 11, when she knew she wanted to act. The only difference for her is that she’s given it a shot in front of and behind the Squeaky, is to remain open-minded and optimistic! TWEET: We usually perceive it as #failure if the outcome is different than we envisioned. @squeakymoore What is FAILURE, anyway? What exactly constitutes failure? Squeaky says that it isn’t really what most people think it is! Often, we perceive our efforts as failure, simply because the outcome wasn’t what we wanted or expected. Dealing with disappointment and fear is part of life, and it doesn’t equal failure. Mistakes are just the steps we must take on our way to the success we will become! TWEET: #Mistakes are how we become the successes we become. @squeakymoore Facing FEAR: How do you usually face fear? Squeaky says that she learned to face her fear head-on, and “put it out there so I can’t chicken out.” Becoming a master at not letting NO affect her has changed her perspective and her mindset. Her desire is to help others by letting them know what she has learned through the process of facing fear. Healing comes when you deal with the fear! TWEET: If you ask WHY enough, then you’ll get to the core of the #fear. @squeakymoore   Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take—“We have to set the goal and put it in writing. What are YOU willing to go through to get there?” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:32] Bravery in writing about making mistakes [2:09] Squeaky’s dreams and transitions within entertainment [5:00] When your dream shuts down: overcoming the fear [12:45] The 9-year drought: believing the lie [20:30] Identifying fears [23:28] Squeaky’s book [33:31] Having a different mindset: identify your ASKS [38:40] SO many lessons that apply to life [41:26] The 100 pitches: the best and the worst [47:35] Knowing what’s constructive and what’s not [49:18] Squeaky’s ONE action for a dream chaser   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Squeaky’s Website Squeaky on Facebook Squeaky on Twitter Squeaky on Instagram Squeaky on LinkedIn #100 Pitches: Mistakes I’ve Made So You Don’t Have To by Squeaky Moore   TWEETS YOU CAN USE:  TWEET: I didn’t value myself or my work like I should have. @squeakymoore TWEET: Be willing to ASK BIG. @squeakymoore TWEET: Everything about pitching is telling a #story. @squeakymoore        

River Castelonia currently studies mechanical engineering at Manhattan College, specializing in solid modeling and mechanical design. After working on Nobel Prize-winning research at Brookhaven National Laboratory, he began his undergraduate work in engineering. During his first academic year at Manhattan College, he began working for Tesla Motors Inc. in their sales division to develop skills in both marketing and business. Combining his technical and business background, he helped co-found Haven Labs, a non-profit that designs 3D printed prosthetics for amputees in the NY area. River’s Second Chance: Is there a better fit for me? Perhaps you have asked yourself this question, as River did while still a young college student. He was studying physics but having a rough time when he received a “wake-up call” that drove him to transfer to Manhattan College, change is major and life plans, and begin working on himself and his dreams. TWEET: “People do what they’re good at, and not what they necessarily like to do.” @rivercastelonia   Your Environment is KEY: Who do you surround yourself with? It’s very important to get the help and support that you need in pursuing your dreams—people who believe in you! We are each responsible for finding the support we need to fulfill what we want out of life. No one else will do it for you. TWEET: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” @rivercastelonia Fast Forward to the Future: What would you say to yourself 10 years from now? River shares how everything we do is an investment in ourselves. Life only gets harder, and if you quit now, then you’ll never know what “could have been.” Invest in long-term happiness and perfect fulfillment. TWEET: “Everything is an #investment, even time.” @rivercastelonia Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take—“It’s important to know that those thoughts that you have about a certain idea are the ones we sometimes talk ourselves out of. You have the ability to create whatever you choose. Take the leaps and bounds and don’t ever give up.”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:37] River’s TED talk, current projects, and THE “wake up call” [6:17] Anxiety, doubt, and lack of support [9:42] Why a physics major at first? [11:50] Environment is KEY [12:33] Kids do what they’re good at [14:07] Selfish WHY vs. Selfless WHY [15:49] Going the easy route [18:19] Tying yourself to unhappiness [20:48] The creation of Haven Labs [25:00] Taking the leap in 2015 with his team [30:13] River’s passion for helping people [32:39] River’s full-time focus [33:24] River’s ONE action for a dream chaser to take   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: River on LinkedIn River on Facebook River on Twitter River’s Website   Tweets You Can Use: TWEET: “There’s always a way to get from point A to point B, but it’s about finding that path.” @rivercastelonia TWEET: “We are just a couple of guys who had an idea.” @rivercastelonia TWEET: “At the end of the day, it’s important that you do something you love and care about.” @rivercastelonia    

Vidya Vox is singer/songwriter with her music videos on YouTube. Born in Chennai and raised in Virginia, Vidya learned Carnatic classical music from a young age. She earned her Psychology degree at George Washington University. During that time she started posting Bollywood + Western pop mashups on her YouTube channel, which grew in popularity and a number of videos have over 2 million hits. Vidya has performed at a number of amazing places including the White House. Today, she continues to make mashups but is also working on her own solo EP of original music. TWEET: Ep. 57: Vidya Vox - East-West Mashups on YouTube Mark the Beginning of #DreamsComeTrue Before music was her thing, what did Vidya think would be her thing? With the success that Vidya Vox has experienced from her Youtube channel alone, it’s surprising to think that she began with a different dream in mind. Her first direction was not music, but medicine. She was working toward becoming a doctor until she got started then realized in a fairly short amount of time that music was a much deeper desire than she’d realized. The transition she had to make to be true to her dreams was significant and it didn’t come without some questioning from her family and friends. You can hear how Vidya made the transition and what she’s learned from it on this episode of Chasing Dreams. Making a change to pursue your dreams can be hard for family. When Vidya Vox decided that instead of pursuing her long-planned career in medicine she was going to pursue music instead, her family didn’t understand right away. She noticed that though they were supportive, they also had a “wait and see” attitude toward her music. But as she’s shown herself to be diligent and has persevered to create some amazing music videos that have been very successful on Youtube, her family has come around. If you’re interested in hearing how she dealt with her family’s resistance to her dreams, you should listen to this great conversation. TWEET: Making a change to pursue your #dreams can be hard for family Everything falls into place if you focus on the art. For any creative who works to create something great, it’s hard to keep your eyes focused on the true art of what you’re doing. Things like success, feedback, resistance - all of them come into play at times and can mess up your mind. Vidya Vox says that what she’s discovered is that when she is able to refocus on the art of what she’s doing and stay in that place of focus, she’s able to create music that is more impactful and all those other things she was concerned about have a way of taking care of themselves. You can hear Vidya’s inspiring story on this episode of Chasing Dreams. There is no shortcut to hard work when chasing your dreams. OK, so you have a dream. So what? The world (and other people) are not going to lay out the red carpet that leads to the accomplishment of your dream. You’re going to have to work for it - and it will be hard work. Vidya Vox says that there is no shortcut to hard work. In fact, the work you put into the accomplishment of your dreams is part of what shapes them - because it shapes you in the process. You can hear how Vidya has applied the principle of hard work to the pursuit of her musical dreams on this episode of the podcast. TWEET: There is no shortcut to hard work when chasing your #dreams OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:59] Aimee’s introduction to Vidya Vox. [3:03] Why Vidya has moved to Los Angeles. [3:50] The most interesting place Vidya has performed. [6:44] How Vidya learned classical music and how it has morphed into her current ventures. [10:25] What Vidya thought she’d be doing before music became her thing. [11:18] The transition from med school to music - and how her family responded. [14:28] What would Vidya have done if her support system would have rejected her dream? [20:14] An artist Vidya wants to cover that she hasn’t done yet. [21:08] How Vidya chooses the songs that go into her mashups. [24:18] Be careful online: People can be great and they can also turn on you. [29:22] Vidya’s plans to record her own compositions. [30:10] The mashup that is Vidya’s favorite. [35:18] Vidya’s recommendation. GUEST RECOMMENDATION: There is no shortcut to hard work. To stick with it over the long haul you have to stay focused on why you started in the first place. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: http://vidyavox.com Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Snapchat Google Plus iTunes Spotify Soundcloud Aimee J’s favorites Kuttanadan Punjayile - Kerala Boat Song (Vidya Vox English Remix) - (over. 3.5M)  [Superwoman aka Lilly Singh commented] Justin Bieber - Sorry | Kandukondain Kandukondain (Vidya Vox Mashup Cover) - (over 3M) Chaiyya Chaiyya / Don't Stop MASHUP!! - INDIA EDITION ft Sam Tsui, Shankar Tucker, Vidya - (over 2.5M) Major Lazer - Lean On | Jind Mahi (Vidya Mashup Cover ft Ricky Jatt, Raashi Kulkarni, Raginder Momi) - (over 7M views) Ellie Goulding - Love Me Like You Do | Hosanna (Vidya Vox Mashup Cover) -  TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: Before #music was her thing, what did Vidya Vox think would be her thing? TWEET: Everything falls into place if you focus on the #art ~ Vidya Vox, on this episode  

“All of men’s miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone.”  ~Pascal In this A.D.D., loud and crazy world it's often tough just to hear yourself think! The understanding and intentional application of SILENCE may be the most understated principle when it comes to wellness and creativity.  Join Martin and I as we review some of the key ideas about how to use silence as a path to reflection, creativity, concentration and wellness. “Silence is a source of great strength”  By letting energy settle, silence creates a space that allows for the concentration of energy as well as the contemplation of unlimited possibilities. One of the best ways to intentionally create silence in your life is to simply wake up earlier and allow yourself time to reflect and think. So, that's your challenge... should you chose to accept it, wake up at least a half hour earlier one or two days this week and notice the peace and insight the experience brings. [Tweet "“Everything emanates from silence. Everything returns to silence. We are infinite.” "]   [powerpress] Subscribe Don't miss a single episode. Subscribe to the podcast to get each episode sent directly to you.    Resources Brian Tracy Lao Tzu Blaise Pascal Larry King Thomas Carlyle The Habit Factor app The Habit Factor template The Habit Factor book Big Brothers Big Sisters