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B.J. is riding solo today while Brian is out of the town for the show today and we do our traditional Grab Bag Friday segment where we discuss a wide range of topics! Stew's Picks joins us to chat about his week in the MLB, and NFL plus what are some of his top plays for the weekend? The best tweet today comes at the expense of Alex Thomas as we play some Padres homers against St. Louis last night.

How do you show up in your life? Are you living your best life every day? Today’s show is full of inspiration to help you leave the mundane behind and push yourself to never again accept mediocrity as your normal.  Scott Mulvaney channels his health-nut, adrenaline-junkie energy into everything he influences. That same energy comes through on his LIVETHEFUEL podcast, which helps fuel your health, business, and lifestyle. Scott focuses on sales and marketing growth, brand strategy, coaching, and consulting solutions to help you control how you exist online. There are very few people as passionate as Scott about living his best life every day.  Wanting something “different” Can you look back at specific circumstances in your life and see the lessons learned? For Scott, the life lessons are everywhere as he contemplates his life journey. He was raised in a farm family in NJ that relocated later to PA, where Scott’s family still lives and works in farming today. Scott, however, wanted something different. He never thought he would go to college because school was never easy or comfortable, but then he discovered vocational tech school. He interned at an electronics lab at 17 years old and then learned a tough lesson when he was let go from the lab he built so an adult could be hired to run the lab.  TWEET: Life lessons are everywhere, so don’t be afraid to look for them in your successes and failures. #chasingdreams A two-year detour Scott went on to achieve college degrees in marketing AND psychology, but then something changed. He met a girl from the west coast who aspired to be a Hotshot firefighter. He thought that sounded like an interesting challenge, and said to himself, “What if this is the next phase of my dream?” The training and the concept blew his mind, so in 2010, he went out west and proved himself for two years. Since the Hotshot “season” was only a few months of the year, he spent the other months traveling and making some crazy connections with all kinds of people. TWEET: What they taught me in school, I don’t use. #chasingdreams Why LIVETHEFUEL? If you’ve ever contemplated doing a podcast, you’ve probably toyed with what you would name your show. Scott had listened to a lot of podcasts as he was busy helping a friend grow her company, but he knew there was something more he was meant to do. For inspiration, he covered a wall with Post-It notes of every keyword that meant something to him. He took the mantra, “Live life to the fullest” and altered it to “Live the fired-up epic life”-----and the acronym FUEL was born. Now, Scott is busy writing a book, for which he plans to donate his proceeds to the families of fallen firefighters.  TWEET: What if I could write a book and NOT make money from it? #chasingdreams **For a bonus behind-the-scenes conversation with Scott, visit http://ww.aimeej21/patreon and become a Patreon Donor. Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Kick yourself in your ass. It’s easy to pass the buck, but this is YOUR life, and you have to own it.” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [:24] How Scott and I met [2:10] What young Scott wanted to be [11:25] Scott’s college journey--any regrets? [13:40] How psychology and marketing are intertwined [14:17] An interesting detour into firefighting [21:07] How Scott ended up in marketing [26:30] How the wheels of life turned for Scott [27:40] Why LIVETHEFUEL [33:14] Writing a book [38:02] ONE action for a dream chaser RESOURCES MENTIONED: http://www.aimeej21.com/patreon www.livethefuel.com Scott on Facebook  Scott on Twitter   Scott on  Instagram How Scott “writes” his book: The otter.ai app TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: I saw the diversification potential of a marketing degree, so I went with that. #chasingdreams TWEET: If you’re gonna set a dream, then own it. #chasingdreams TWEET: Making mistakes is where we reach our full growth potential. #chasingdreams          

Mental health---we all want it, but how do we get it and keep it? How is it connected to physical health? What should I do if I know something is wrong, but I don’t know where to go for help? Why is there so much stigma around the admission that I may need therapy or medications? Most people have had to face these questions at some point, but coming out on the “other side” is different, and using the struggle and triumph of our own weaknesses can bring hope and healing to others. My guest today has “been there,” and he’s here to share advice, wisdom, and answers.   Anthony Hayes had lived in the darkness of anxiety and depression for years, up until a decade ago. He has since become an author, podcaster, blogger, and most importantly, a father. He’s a good friend and I’m excited for you to meet Anthony!   Be selfish   Do you make time for yourself? If you aren’t healthy and taking care of yourself, then you can’t help others. It comes down to the familiar “airline oxygen mask on yourself first,” before you look to help someone else. Many people make the mistake of trying to help others without taking care of themselves. Taking care of ourselves gets lost in the shuffle of life. Anthony’s advice is to make the time for yourself, whatever that means for you. You deserve it!   TWEET: “Make the time for yourself, whatever that means for you. You deserve it!” @ahayes_mmi   What to do when you feel “off”   Would you have the courage to seek help if you knew you were mentally unwell? For Anthony, there wasn’t a major event or trigger, but he just woke up one day and felt “off.” He knew he needed professional help, so he arranged to see a doctor. He wrote his book as a therapy session for himself, when he dealt with major depressive disorder, ADHD, and insomnia. He says you have to WANT to change and find the balance, motivation, and medications that will work for you. It’s a long journey that requires daily maintenance.   TWEET: “You have to WANT to change and find the balance, motivation, and medications that will work for you.” @ahayes_mmi   Living with depression   How many people around you are dealing with a diagnosed depressive disorder? You probably don’t know, because there are people all around us who live fully functioning lives--in spite of battling depression. Most of us assume that a mental health issue is debilitating and will keep someone from living life daily, but that’s not the case. We all need to realize that our mental health has an effect on our loved ones around us--it’s not just about me. Anthony copes with his down days in ways he has found to be successful for him, and the dark days are less frequent now than they used to be. He finds healing in writing and music, and now uses his experiences to reach out and help others.   TWEET: “There are people all around us who live fully functioning lives--in spite of battling depression.” @ahayes_mmi   Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Create small habits every single day that will propel you to bigger attainable goals and habits. Integrate those into your daily life. Don’t be stagnant, but keep trying new things.”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:   [:31] Why I wanted Anthony on the show [1:23] Looking at your vibes here at the end of 2018 [2:25] A new year and a new chance [5:15] Finding time to be selfish [8:15] A selfish move for Anthony [10:00] Anthony’s experience with mental health [13:20] Finding self-realization [14:46] Constant maintenance of mental health [16:00] It’s OK to admit that you need help [18:39] Why mental health resources are so important [22:44] Advocates for mental health [24:07] Living life with depression [26:51] Seeing the physical effects of mental illness [27:59] Getting help for mental health for YOU [29:55] Shining the light of positivity and survival [34:55] ONE action for a dream chaser   RESOURCES MENTIONED:   Anthony on Facebook Anthony on Twitter Anthony on Instagram Anthony on LinkedIn Anthony's Podcast Anthony's Website The Science of Being: Surviving Depression by Anthony Hayes   National Alliance on Mental Illness: www.nami.org     TWEETS YOU CAN USE:   TWEET: Blame whoever you want, as long as it’s not yourself. @ahayes_mmi #chasingdreams   TWEET: Everybody needs a refresher and a do-over every now and then. @ahayes_mmi #chasingdreams   TWEET: Your physical health affects your mental health, and vice versa. @ahayes_mmi #chasingdreams   TWEET: Making time for yourself is really important. Be selfish. @ahayes_mmi #chasingdreams   TWEET: If your brain doesn’t work right, then your body won’t work right. It’s science. @ahayes_mmi #chasingdreams

Dani Jones is an artist, writer, children’s book illustrator, and comics creator. She is the author and illustrator of the picture books, Monsters VS. Kittens, and the sequel, Dinosaurs VS. Puppies. She also created the webcomic My Sister the Freak. For more than ten years, she’s worked as a freelance artist, drawing for books, magazines, apps, and games. She loves what she does and she’s here to tell us all about it! Don’t be afraid to chase your dreams! Dani has heard the question countless times, and you may have wondered the same thing: Can art actually make a living? When Dani graduated from college, she decided to jump right in and MAKE it happen for her. She knew that making a living from her art would take full effort, but it’s all she wanted to do. She shares how she stepped out of her comfort zone to chase her dreams. TWEET: “Making #decisions is the most important thing, because they’re not  going to be made for you.” @danidraws   Figuring out the next steps: Have you felt the confusion of not knowing what the NEXT STEPS are? If you choose to be a doctor, lawyer, or teacher, then the path is set for you and you know what to expect. On the contrary, if you choose ART, like Dani, there is NO set structure to follow. You have to make your own decisions. Dani shares how she called an art director of a magazine, stepped out of her comfort zone, and landed her first job. TWEET: “#Work on one thing at a time. Just keep working.” @danidraws   Find your corner: How do you figure out exactly WHERE you belong? Being a successful artist isn’t about competing with other artists for work. It’s more about carving out a place for yourself. It’s about perseverance, pursuing your own things, and finding out what you like to do most. Dani’s advice is to find your corner, set your goals, step out of your comfort zone, and KEEP GOING! TWEET: “You won’t get anywhere if you don’t do the things that scare you.” @danidraws   Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take: “Make a goal. Make the decision. Give it a try.”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:10] Dani’s strong female characters in her web series [2:50] Making a living from art: Is it possible? [5:10] Art: Where there is no clear path to take, but endless possibilities [8:05] Stepping out of your comfort zone [9:00] Networking and making contacts [10:03] Dani’s FAQ section on her website, a go-to for artists [11:03] The idea for My Sister the Freak [13:53] Staying out of a rut [15:48] A typical day for Dani [17:50] How long projects take to finish [20:20] How one job leads to another [21:45] Being comfortable where you are [23:15] Ups and downs for artists [25:10] Competing with yourself and carving your own place [26:40] Finding your niche [27:50] Steps for artists to take [32:50] Different avenues for artists to make a living [36:20] Dani’s ONE action for dream chasers to take   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Dani’sWebsite (Aimee’s Note: Check out her FAQ section; it’s a great read!) Dani’s How to Find an Illustrator Guide Dani on Twitter Dani on Instagram Dani on Tumblr  Dani on Facebook   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: “You’ll have ups and downs through your entire #career, so you have to prepare for them.” @danidraws TWEET: “The hardest part is to keep going when it seems like you’re going nowhere.” @danidraws TWEET: “My ultimate goal is to make #art and make a #living at it.” @danidraws  

It sounds stupid. But I spent a large part of my life suppressing my creative urges through the tag of 'entrepreneur'. Now, I'm finally shrugging that off... and it feels so liberating. For almost five years now, I’ve considered myself to be an ‘entrepreneur’. Actually, that’s a big steaming pile of bullshit. I’ve pretty much been aware of an entrepreneurial flair inside me since my teenage years when I would sell illegally downloaded albums to my friends (oops) and bought and sold DVDs on eBay. But it wasn’t until five years ago that I actually decided to take the plunge and move into ‘full time self-employment’ with my own personal training business. Since then, I’ve made a living (just about) from a variety of ‘entrepreneurial endeavours’. And I loved the tag of ‘entrepreneur’ and being able to proudly say “I own my own business”. I spent my youth fascinated with the Richard Bransons and Steve Jobs of this world, dreaming that I too could one day do even 0.1% of what they’ve done. Now, though, I’m just about ready to pack all this entrepreneurial bollocks in. Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a “giving up because I can’t do it” sort of thing. I’m not disappearing off with my tail between my legs because everything got too hard and giving up on my dream. On the contrary, dear Watson! The truth is that I fucking hate being an entrepreneur. The truth is that the last five years of my life have, professionally speaking, been a complete drain. The truth is that I got my dream wrong. [Tweet "The truth is that I got my dream wrong..."] Getting My Dream Wrong That may sound like a very weird thing to say. It’s probably more true that I misinterpreted my dream, as opposed to got it wrong. But the crux of the matter is that I spent the last five years of my life pretending. Pretending to be an entrepreneur, a businessman and a ‘self-employed person’ who was chasing some business dream. And I pretended so well that I fooled myself. When I really look at what it is I want to achieve and my life to be about, though, it’s not ‘business success’. I didn’t look up to Branson and Jobs growing up because of the companies they built. I looked up to them because they were living a life that meant something. They didn’t necessarily follow the market and where the money was, per se. They followed their excitement and creativity and built some amazing businesses in the process. I’m ashamed to say that many things I started over the past five years were because I believed they were a way I could make money, not because I was particularly excited about them. But no longer. Shifting My Self Identity I’ve wondered over the past five years why each business venture always seemed to somewhere along the line leave me with a melancholic deflation, regardless of its financial success or non-success. Now, I know. It’s because I just plain don’t want to have any ‘business ventures’. At heart, I just love creating things! Things that I want to create, not that I feel I should create. And things that aren’t judged by those three insufferable letters… R.O.I. Yes, I’ve discovered that I’m not an entrepreneur. Nor do I care to be one. What kind of entrepreneur would find ROI insufferable? ROI is orgasm land for most entrepreneurs, at least in its traditional meaning. No, I’m no entrepreneur. I’m an artist. And your point is…? I know… an artist? I think my pretentious douchebag-ometer just blew a gasket! Don’t worry though, I’ve not quite taken to going to spoken word clubs wearing a purple beret and sipping on Latvian goat’s milk espresso macchiatos. I’m still willing to drink a Foster’s out the can. But what this realisation of self-identity means (for me, at least) is that I get to just focus on creating and sharing whatever the fuck I want. I get to write, talk about, build and learn stuff based on what I’m excited about. I get to enjoy myself again! It may sound strange, but letting go of the entrepreneur tag is liberating! [Tweet "It may sound strange, but letting go of the entrepreneur tag is liberating!"] Back when I clung onto the idea of being an entrepreneur, not making money meant I was failing. Now, not expressing what I wanted to means I'm failing. Making money while suppressing my creative happiness means I'm failing. Of course, making money isn’t a bad thing. We all need money to live and, in my opinion, there’s nothing wrong with wanting more of it. It’s just now I don’t care how I make it. If it comes from a job or a business or whatever, it doesn’t matter. My entire identity, self-concept and sense of self-worth is no longer threatened by the idea of not being self-employed. Yes, I’d like to make a living from sharing my creativity. And one day I will. But being able to pay the bills while still having the time to express myself is much more appealing than being a miserable entrepreneur. At least, that’s what I think anyway. [Tweet "Making money while suppressing my creative happiness means I'm failing"]

Have you accidentally let your wealth creation take a back seat? Most entrepreneurs do. Garrett Gunderson joins us on this episode of the podcast to help solve this problem.  Garrett is the New York Times bestselling author of Killing Sacred Cows: Overcoming the Financial Myths That Are Destroying Your Prosperity. And he’s personally helped countless business owners create efficient wealth strategies that fit their unique strengths. Garrett is the Chief Wealth Architect for Wealth Factory. Wealth Factory is a comprehensive personal financial education and implementation program for entrepreneurs, health care professionals and small business owners.  Professionals (like dentists, orthodontists, optometrists, and veterinarians) and entrepreneurs typically focus on what they do best, and that's running a great practice and providing state-of the art service. Managing their personal finances often takes a back seat, and this can create tremendous personal and professional stress. And as their business grows, so might the complexity of their finances. So providing a proven, comprehensive solution is well-received by this group of professionals. Wealth Factory fills that gap and provides an integrated team approach that brings together asset protection attorneys, accountants, retirement planners, investment advisor, insurance experts, estate planners, and cash flow specialists. This is very similar to the kind of integrated services provided by a boutique family services firm for high net worth individuals, but without the high price tag (or the $50M net worth qualifier). Advice and implementation happens in a custom-tailored sequence, facilitated by a financial quarterback so you do not have to waste time. In this episode, you will… Learn the importance of having an opportunity fund instead of a retirement fund Understand why you need to utilize your own human life value Discover that you shouldn't put too much of your life at stake into something you don’t understand Realize the importance of knowing your investor scorecard [Tweet ""Making more money is not the best solution if you don’t know how much you are keeping." - Garrett Gunderson"] Listen to it in our Podcasts on iTunes: Episode Resources:WealthFactory.comEd O’Keefe ShowEd O’Keefe Show FacebookEd O’Keefe Show Twitter     If you enjoyed this episode you will also enjoy these blogs below: How To Scale Your Business With Purpose! Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur? Do you have trouble developing the best strategy to grow & scale your business? Are you having issues building your dream team? Do you have a tough time getting the numbers to make timely business decisions? Giving Value and Shedding Expectations | with Roland Frasier How do you become transparent enough to give value but hold back just the right amount to ensure the success of a good business deal or agreement during negotiations? The key is in your intention, and in this episode, Roland Frasier tells us how to move deals forward in a way that is positive for everybody involved. The Levels of a Quality Life We all want more power, money, and freedom, right? These can give us more control, so we hope, and get us to a place in our lives where we can really start living. That’s why we busy ourselves now with our high-achieving lives of business and entrepreneurship; we’re trying to get from here to there.

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  

Gregg Clunis is very connected to the concept of embracing change in order to create your ideal life. His podcast, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes is all about embracing a new perspective in order to take steps towards improving your life. Gregg’s journey to success in personal development came out of the frustration he felt about existing personal development resources and his desire to give people access to something that could truly help make a shift. In this chat with Aimee J., Gregg talks about everything from college to entrepreneurship to success as a podcaster - and beyond. He shares his goals for the show, how he finally found freedom by following his dreams, and the book that changed everything for him, at the young at of 13. TWEET: Making tiny leaps towards your #dreams, on this episode of #ChasingDreams Realizing you can create the life you want. Gregg wasn’t your typical kid. He always knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur, he just wasn’t sure what area it would be in. Gregg shares the moment that changed everything for him: when his brother handed him a book at the beginning of the summer and told him to have it finished by the time school started. The book? Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins. At the age of 13, Gregg not only read the book, but also was profoundly impacted by it. Gregg shares how this book opened up a world of possibilities to him and made him realize he could create whatever kind of life he wanted. The power of not giving up on your dreams. Gregg goes on to discuss his college experience and how he ended up changing his major multiple times in search of the right “fit” for him. He went from marketing to IT to economics to a few other things before settling on Art as his final major. Gregg talks about the issues he had with each of the previous majors and why art seemed to fit with his goals as an entrepreneur. He also talks about how it helped him with his first job out of college and why it was the right choice for him. Gregg offers insight into his first attempt at entrepreneurship and the subsequent failure of the first business, followed by taking another leap of faith less than a year later. He also talks about why the last attempt worked and how important it is to keep trying until you can make it work. TWEET: The #power of never giving up on your dreams, on this episode of #ChasingDreams Tiny steps lead to very large changes in the future. The concept behind Gregg’s podcast was born out of frustration he felt within the personal development industry. He talks about what he thinks was missing in the industry and why his show, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes fills that void. Gregg talks specifically about a book he was reading that he felt particularly frustrated with and how it lead to the creation of the show during a train ride with his girlfriend. Today, he releases a new show 7 days a week with topics ranging from fitness to meditation to fear to asking for help. Gregg goes on to share how connecting with his audience helps him formulate show topics. Connecting with your audience to help them make big changes. Gregg is clearly all about helping people - and one truly unique way he does that is by having chats with his audience each week. He talks about why he opens himself up to 15 minute phone calls with anyone that wants to talk, and why that’s helped him come up with show topics that truly resonate with people. Gregg also shares insight into his main goal with the show: getting people to have a new perspective on things. In closing, Gregg shares his top tips for fellow dream chasers, including a book and a tiny leap that can lead to big changes in your life. TWEET: The value of connecting with your audience to make a bigger impact OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:22] Aimee’s introduction of today’s guest, Gregg Clunis. [2:03] Were you always into video production? [4:10] What were your original career goals? [7:05] What was your degree in college? [12:14] Do you have any regrets about your college experience? [12:51] Gregg’s path immediately following college. [16:19] Gregg’s first attempt at entrepreneurship and how he finally made it work. [22:24] What led to your podcast, “Tiny Leap, Big Changes”? [26:55] How do you come up with your podcast topics? [30:02] Reactions from Gregg’s audience and how his tips have changed their life. [34:33] One thing you’d recommend to someone who is chasing their dreams. GREGG’S RECOMMENDATION: BOOK: So Good They Can’t Ignore You Keep a journal - it’s a tiny leap that leads to big changes. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.GreggClunis.com Tiny Leaps, Big Changes Podcast Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: Finding your #niche, even when it’s not what you expected it to be, on this episode of #ChasingDreams TWEET: The value of finding a new #perspective in order to make big #changes

Steve Thompson has built his business around his 2 passions: socks and giving back. His business, Necessary Good, LLC, is focused on giving back in a big way. Steve discusses the mission of Necessary Good, as well as the inspiration behind the company. It’s clear that Steve makes helping people a core focus of his life and the good that he continues to do with his company is certainly inspiring. Learn more about Steve and the conscious work Necessary Good does to make the world a better place, one pair of socks at a time. TWEET: Making the world a better place, one pair of #socks at a time Having an “a-ha” moment that shapes your future. Steve’s passion for socks goes back a few years. In fact, he has quite the collection of unique(and sometimes downright “crazy”) socks. For Steve, realizing just how much money he was spending on his sock collection sparked an idea. Fueled by a passion for helping people, Steve decided it was time to give back and pursue his passion for socks at the same time. His a-ha moment came when he found out the number one things homeless shelters need are socks. Once Steve put those 2 ideas together, Necessary Good was born. The value of giving back and building a business around that. The mission of Necessary Good is simple: “Giving socks a new meaning, one pair at a time”. Their“buy a pair, give a pair” business model has been a huge hit with customers. Steve discusses why this is important and how they donate 1 pair of socks for every pair sold to a homeless shelter.He discusses the design process of the socks as well, sharing more detail of his passion for unique socks. Steve also dives into the subject of balance while building a business and how he maintains focus on what matters most. TWEET: Can you build a #businessaround #GivingBack? Ask Steve Thompson Overcoming setbacks and focusing on your why. For any new business, there are setbacks. Steve shares one of his setbacks in building NecessaryGood and how, for a short time, it sidetracked him from his mission. He also discusses how maintaining focus on his “why”helped him get back on track. Steve delves deeper into his why and shares how he always focuses on why he started the company,especially when there are naysayers around. He also discusses the importance of having the right people around you so that you can stay focused on what matters most and continue to grow. Making the world a better place, one pair of socks at a time. As they close out their chat,Aimee and Steve talk about the inspiration behind the nameNecessary Good as well as Steve’s hopes for the future. Steve also gives his top piece of advice to fellow dream chasers (hint: follow your heart). He gives insight to the commitment Necessary Good has to environmental responsibility as well as how important it is to make sure customers understand your mission. It’s clear Steve is a dream chaser through and through. It’s also clear he’s following his dreams with passion and purpose, truly making the world a better place. TWEET: Overcome #obstacles by always focusing on your #why OUTLINE OF THISEPISODE: [1:09] Introduction of SteveThompson. [2:26] Making strides to change the world. [2:47] The inspiration behind NecessaryGood. [4:45] Steve’s “a-ha” moment. [5:35] The process of giving back throughSteve’s company. [6:42] Steve’s passion for design. [7:23] Steve’s aspirations as a child. [8:54] Balancing the company with other areas of life. [10:27] Some mistakes Steve made along the way and what he learned. [14:24] What inspired the name “NecessaryGood”? [15:32] Will you expand beyond socks? [16:42] What was one thing you’ve done over the last 2 years, that you’re really happy about? [18:28] The thrill of the first sale. [23:03] How you can give back to your community. [24:13] Steve’s commitment to environmental responsibility. [25:32] Steve’s recommendation for fellow dream chasers. STEVE’SRECOMMENDATION: Listen to your heart and tune out the negative voices. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THISEPISODE: www.NecessaryGood.com Follow Necessary Good on social media: Instagram Twitter TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: The value of surrounding yourself with the right people when you chase your#dreams TWEET: I want people to be inspired by the work that we do to make the world a better place ~Steve Thompson

What should you do if you feel like you have so many dreams that you don’t know which to pursue first? Do you give up on some of them? Do you try to do all of them at once? Today’s guest might give you some things to think about when it comes to those difficult questions. Tina C. Williams is an entrepreneur, author, attorney, and educator.  Her “day job” is running her company, TCecure LLC, which provides security, intelligence, and critical infrastructure protection services to clients. She is also a recently published author of a book of poetry titled L.I.F.E. (Living is for Eternity). As you can see, she’s pretty busy and has tons of dreams herself. Her perspective on dream chasing is one you’ll want to hear, on this episode. TWEET: Making different dreams happen while you can, on this episode of #ChasingDreams How did Tina’s book of poetry come about? Tina’s been writing her poetry for years and just now it’s all come together in a self-published tome that she says is a dream come true. L.I.F.E. is a passion project that she’s worked on for a very long time. In this conversation she shares her process with Aimee, how she decided to self-publish, and why she went that way when there were other options available. If one of your dreams is to publish a book, you can go about it in a number of ways, and Tina’s path can give you plenty of inspiration and ideas to pursue your dream of authorship. Carrying the weight of a number of areas of expertise. Looking at Tina’s resume and qualifications, you’d think that she is a person who doesn’t really know what she wants to do with her life. She’s a certified computer technician in a number of areas of specialty, a lawyer, an author, and an entrepreneurial business owner. Why did she pursue all of those areas? It’s partly because she’s a multi-faceted, multi-talented person. But she also chases her dreams, no matter what. She doesn’t allow herself to be limited by the things that many people would - too much to keep track of, not enough time… you know, the normal excuses. Hear how Tina has chased all of these dreams on this episode. TWEET: Running a business that others can depend on, on this episode of #ChasingDreams It’s scary to run your own business. Especially when employees are depending on you. Tina’s quick to point out that anyone wanting to start a business to support themselves is probably capable of doing it, but to take it the next level and begin hiring people is another thing altogether. She regularly feels the weight of the people within her business who depend on her and on her business to support them and their families. But she doesn’t shrink back from that responsibility. She loves that she can support others and make it possible for them to thrive, and she’s diligent to ensure that her business is organized and run in a way that enables it to be solid for their sake. Hear more of Tina’s insights into business and how she goes about running her company day to day, on this episode of Chasing Dreams. Her faith has guided her every step of the way. One thing you’ll know about Tina in a very short matter of time is that she’s unafraid to speak about her faith, one of the most important things in her life. She says that her Christian faith has enabled her to keep her bearings when thousands of things were coming at her and has supplied the grace she’s needed to carry the very heavy burdens that have been entrusted to her. She’s thankful for the wisdom and strength her faith provides every day. When you’re chasing your dreams, it’s important to have something bigger than you to hold onto, and Tina’s story is an example of why that is. You can hear more of Tina’s faith journey into authorship and the business world on this episode of Chasing Dreams. TWEET:  What do you do when you seem to have too many dreams? Find out on this episode OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:49] Aimee’s introduction to this episode and her guest. [2:07] Tina’s new book of poetry. [9:45] Could a volume 2 be in the works? [10:21] Are there more books in you, Tina? [12:00] Tina’s biggest dream: computer entrepreneurialism [16:04] How Tina decided to go to law school. [19:22] The nervous feeling of starting her own company. [23:49] What Tina says about people wanting to build a company. [27:57] Tina’s recommendation. [29:11] Aimee’s summary of this episode. TINA’S RECOMMENDATION: Despise not the day of small beginnings. AIMEE’S RAPID FIRE GAME! - Category: Careers Aimee and her guest alternate saying things that fit in the chosen category. They must continue doing so, in rapid fashion, without repeating one, hesitating too long, or giving a wrong answer, until one of them can’t come up with another name. Who’s the winner? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Tina’s company: www.tcecure.com Tina’s book: On Amazon: L.IF.E. On Apple: L.I.F.E. On Barnes and Noble: L.I.F.E. On Smashwords: L.I.F.E. TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: Self publishing through Smashwords, a poet’s journey, on this episode of #ChasingDreams TWEET: Author, lawyer, computer technician, and business owner. Tina Williams on this episode  

In today’s episode of “Chasing Dreams” Aimee is chatting with Elizabeth Varghese, a woman who’s chasing her dream of serving the community at the UMMA Center, an education and training facility located in one of the poorest communities in the metro Chicago area. Along with working hard to help students progress along their educational and career paths at UMMA, Elizabeth is an active member of the Indian Orthodox Church where she spends most of her time and dedicates most of her talents. Along with dancing, traveling, coloring and lollygagging with friends, she enjoys spending time in the service of others. You’ll enjoy hearing Elizabeth’s story of moving from a business management education into a life of full time service to her community. TWEET: From a business management degree to a community service career A business management degree that took a turn for the better. When today’s guest on Chasing Dreams, Elizabeth Varghese, graduated from college it was a business management degree that she held in her hand. She was happy to have her degree but wasn’t sure what it would mean in terms of her future work. Through a string of events, including a trip to India, Elizabeth became convinced that she needed to do something a bit unorthodox by stepping outside her intended career path to “give back” to the community in some way. In this episode you’re going to hear that story and how Elizabeth has become a full time employee at the UMMA Center, an educational facility in the heart of the city. Chasing your dreams doesn’t always mean you build bigger and better things in the culture’s eyes. Sometimes it means you find a place you can serve. The trip that changed everything. Elizabeth Varghese had graduated college and decided to go on a trip to India, the land her family was from. As she visited the northern regions of that vast country she saw conditions that people were living in daily that were far below poverty levels in the United States. Her heart went out to the people she saw there and something inside her stirred. She knew that she wanted to do something to help. But being engaged to a wonderful man back in the U.S. told her right away that her desire may need to be channeled in a different direction. When she returned from her trip Elizabeth heard about the UMMA Center and walked in to volunteer. What happened was not what she expected but exactly what her heart was telling her she should do. Hear her story on this episode. TWEET: Chasing the dream of helping her community, with Elizabeth Varghese Service for the sake of people, not results. Elizabeth Varghese admits that one of the hardest parts of the work she does at the UMMA center is waiting to see the results of the love and concern she pours into the lives of those who come into the center. And sometimes she never gets to see any fruit from her efforts. But the dream she’s chasing is not about seeing the results, it’s simply about serving people in ways that matter. The education and training her work provides for those who live in poverty or difficult circumstances is doing exactly that. So even though she doesn’t always see the changes in people’s lives that she is hoping for, she’s accomplishing exactly what she set out to do. Elizabeth’s perspective is refreshing, so be sure you get a dose of it for yourself by listening. How could your dreams be used to serve others? Whether you’re making music or painting portraits, teaching children or serving in a community center like Elizabeth Varghese, your dream should in some way be about helping others. Even business ventures can be structured in a way that people are being served. What is your dream and how does it relate to being a blessing to the people it will touch? You are the only one who can ask that question and make its answer become a reality. That’s what the Chasing Dreams podcast is all about - encouraging you not only to chase your dream, but to make it become a reality so that people are helped. Listen to this episode to hear how Elizabeth is doing that and to be inspired to chase your dreams more fully. TWEET: Making a difference in the heart of the city, with Elizabeth Varghese OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:47] Aimee’s introduction of Elizabeth and the story of her background. [3:40] From a degree in business management to helping others through social work. [5:52] Why Elizabeth showed up and offered to help and how it turned into a full time position at the center. [7:48] The blessing of finding her dream job soon after college. [8:40] How a trip to India motivated Elizabeth to come home to the U.S. and serve. [10:22] The desire to serve fits wherever Elizabeth is. [12:11] Do you ever want to spread the desire to serve? [14:30] The difficulty of waiting on change in the lives of those she serves to become apparent. [15:30] Lessons from Elizabeth’s mom about helping herself before she can help others. [16:19] A lesson learned that has stuck with Elizabeth. [20:03] The Rapid Fire game. [23:12] Elizabeth’s recommendation and Aimee’s reaction. [25:07] Aimee’s summary and thanks. ELIZABETH’S RECOMMENDATION: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~ Mahatma Ghandi THE RAPID FIRE GAME! - Category: Ice Cream Flavors Aimee and her guest randomly select a category, alternate turns quickly saying something that fits the category, and the first one to hesitate too long, repeat an answer, or give an obviously false answer is the loser! Who will win? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The UMMA Center - www.ummacenters.org TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. ~ Mahatma Ghandi TWEET: If we all give our best energy to helping the world, only good can happen ~ Elizabeth Varghese