Podcast appearances and mentions of wes chapman

On today's episode of Conversations On Dance we speak with Wes Chapman, former American Ballet Theatre principal, former director of Alabama Ballet, and sought after teacher and coach. Wes tells us about his illustrious career performing on the Met stage with ABT, how he came to direct Alabama Ballet, and how he now shepherds young […] The post (252) Wes Chapman, former Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre and Chairman of the Jury for the Universal Ballet Competition appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

On today's episode of Conversations On Dance we speak with Wes Chapman, former American Ballet Theatre principal, former director of Alabama Ballet, and sought after teacher and coach. Wes tells us about his illustrious career performing on the Met stage with ABT, how he came to direct Alabama Ballet, and how he now shepherds young […] The post (252) Wes Chapman, former Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre and Chairman of the Jury for the Universal Ballet Competition appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

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Jodie goes full momma bear, but Wes saves the day. Listen in on this one if you want to be the parents of the year!  Wes is pretty sure he wrapped up the dad of the year award on this one. Got kids? Listen to this week's episode and learn from the master, Wes Chapman!  - full disclaimer; Wes wrote this intro! ________________________________ Follow along with the journey of what it is like to have 2 children, 5 chickens, 3 dogs, 3 horses, 1 for-purpose business and a partridge in a pear tree. LIFE WITH THE CHAPMANS is a podcast dedicated to real conversations about family, marriage, children, business and all the adventures of raising a family in the modern world.   You can follow the hosts on Instagram at @lifewiththechapmans   www.lifewiththechapmans.com

Can robust M&A activity have a direct benefit on cancer treatment? Amherst Partners Healthcare Practice Leader John Patterson speaks with Wes Chapman, Founder and CEO of Verdi Oncology, an innovator in the formation of regional oncology care networks, on how bringing together thought-leading oncology care professionals can accelerate clinical trials for new cancer drugs and treatment protocols, thus fueling improvements in patient care.

Today we’re have a chance to learn from a gentleman that I have a tremendous amount of respect for, and I’m sure you will as well after you hear his story today. His name is Stef Sifandos and Stef is a perfect example that all of us are absolutely capable of changing and becoming who we truly desire to be, no matter where we currently are in life. We’ve had a few incredible stories of transformations made by some of our previous guests on the show including Wes Chapman, Chris Cavallini, Lori Harder, and Gary John Bishop to name just a few. All of them were living out lives that were based on previous trauma. They were all in a place of anger, frustration, and suffering, and all of them eventually found a way to stop their downward spiral, make a change, and as a result, they are all spectacularly successful by any measure, as a result today. Having had the opportunity to hear about each of their transformations in detail through this show, I’ve noticed that all of them have 3 things in common… 1: A breaking point and a moment of decision where they said, enough is enough. 2: A deliberate and obsessive search for new knowledge, tools, and people that could help facilitate the changes they wished to make. 3: And finally, an unwavering commitment to the process, combined with patience. There was never a timeline or a deadline. The new journey they were on, was the destination, and it’s a journey that continues for each of them to this very day. If you take these three steps, you will completely transform your life, and if you want some help along the way, I’d highly recommend that you reach out to Stef. Resources: StefSifandos.com Follow Stef on Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Music: Music by: Dirty Palm Song: No Stopping Love Licensed under a Creative Commons License  

Suffering unthinkable trauma as a youth, Wes was given a slim chance to live. Doctors said he wouldn't function in society. After attempting suicide multiple times, Wes made a crucial shift... He went on to build a life most only dream about, owning a mansion and nine cars, while consulting for the world's top companies... But he didn't stop there. Learn about his latest efforts to help others "put the victim to bed and wake the hero up instead."

What enabled Wes to make such a dramatic change? How did he go from suicidal and nearly dying to working as a top consultant for Fortune 50 companies? What does it take to build yourself into someone capable of extraordinary achievement? JC Cross breaks down the interview with Wes Chapman.

Abandoned by both parents, abused, forgotten and diagnosed and to never amount to anything of value – this was the foundation of Wesley Chapman’s self-worth. Despite such horrifying beginnings, Wesley grew up to found successful businesses and work with some of the largest, most respected brands in the world. Companies like Apple, Verizon and Harvard University have looked to Wesley for guidance and innovation in branding, marketing and sales. It was only through Wesley’s unique ability to create and shape his own self-worth that he was able to achieve such remarkable accomplishments. This week, come listen in to part two to hear how Wes has transformed trauma and anger into positive change for himself and the world at large.Support the show (https://www.milestonemind.com/donation)

Abandoned by both parents, abused, forgotten and diagnosed and to never amount to anything of value – this was the foundation of Wesley Chapman’s self-worth. Despite such horrifying beginnings, Wesley grew up to found successful businesses and work with some of the largest, most respected brands in the world. Companies like Apple, Verizon and Harvard University have looked to Wesley for guidance and innovation in branding, marketing and sales. It was only through Wesley’s unique ability to create and shape his own self-worth that he was able to achieve such remarkable accomplishments. This week, come listen in to part one to hear how Wes has transformed trauma and anger into positive change for himself and the world at large.Support the show (https://www.milestonemind.com/donation)

Wes is the founder of “A Human Project,”  an organization that empowers youth to learn how to create their own self-worth and rise above their circumstances. Listen to Wes’ inspiring journey and top tips on going after dreams even if you don’t have a supportive environment at home.  DreamBigPodcast.com/71

  I came across my guest, Wes Chapman, as I was preparing for my TedX Talk and couldn’t stop thinking about his story. With a tumultuous childhood from day one including abuse in numerous forms and being told that he was too broken to fix, Wes is walking proof that we are only who we choose to believe we are.   Now Wes has committed his life to helping others who feel or have been told they are “broken” and encourages everyone to take control of their lives, ditch the victim mentality and get into hero mode. Listen in as Wes vulnerably takes us through his journey of rediscovering his self-worth and identity and how it led him to an entrepreneurial career of helping others.   --      Questions Asked in This Episode: How do we start to tap into or figure out our self-worth? Did you have something that was holding you back and if so, how did you go about taking the steps to move past it? What is something you are most excited about? Is there anything in your life that you’re still grabbing at even though it’s not making you happy? What are some of your favorite ways to connect with family and friends?   In This Episode We Talk about: Wes’s tumultuous childhood and how he gained both his self-worth and identity back and how it led him to help others How to tap into your self-worth Why we need to truly understand empathy Letting go of the past and taking your power back Self-control and self-understanding Taking responsibility for the past in order to take control of your life The power of labels, how they create your identity and how limiting they are Why environment is crucial to your well-being Getting back to where you find peace and comfort Disconnecting from technology (and how Wes suggests doing it)   Quotes:   “Put the victim to bed and wake the hero up instead.”   “Your brain only understands what it’s experienced.”   “Anything that’s in the rear-view mirror you can 100% take ownership of that.”   “If you can positively think your way into a great life, you can negatively think your way into a crappy life.”   “Rip the labels off – you are what you choose to be.”   “The day of excuses is over.”   “I don’t believe in controlling other people; I believe in people controlling themselves.”   -- Wes’s message of “waking up the hero” has been adopted by thousands of people around the world. He draws from his unique life experiences to deeply connect with people of all backgrounds, creeds and beliefs. He is the founder of A HUMAN PROJECT, an organization that incubates creative, scalable solutions to systemic problems and gathers together the greatest minds to solve global issues in education, health and society.   With a background in technology, design and entrepreneurship, Wes has worked with clients like Verizon, Microsoft, A&E and has been the recipient of multiple “App of the Year” awards from Apple. He holds patents on several medical advancements. His work has been covered in multiple media outlets and publications, including: INC, CBS, TechCrunch, ABC, Forbes and many others.   As a speaker, Wes has shared the stage with eminent business owners and thought leader alike, including: Robert Herjavec, Sheri Salata, Gary Vaynerchuk, Randy Jackson, Peter Diamandis and many others.   And as co-creator of THE HUMAN GATHERING – named “The #1 Leadership Conference” by Forbes, Wes is consistently bringing together today’s foremost leaders in business, technology, philanthropy and the arts.   Resources: AHumanProject.com WakeTheHero.com   IG: @wesleydchapman FB: facebook.com/wesleydchapman   Checkout my website at https://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook. .

This week, Mitch talks with Wes Chapman, the Founder of A HUMAN PROJECT. Wes is also the recipient of Apple's “App of the Year” award multiple times and consultant to Fortune 500 companies. Plus, he holds patents on numerous medical devices. In the episode, they discuss how Wes was able to take the trauma of his childhood and turn it into something that would fuel his success. More importantly, they talk about how he's learned to shut down the cycle of abuse and negativity to live a loving, fulfilling incredibly fruitful and peaceful life with his wife and their kiddos. Listen To The Podcast: As someone who attempted suicide 12 times before the age of 16, Wes Chapman knows all about trauma and overcoming it. Chapman believes that human beings are capable of overcoming any challenge if they understand their inherent self-worth and move forward in that understanding. He's the founder of A Human Project, which gathers the greatest minds to find creative, scalable solutions to global issues in education, health, and society. Time-Stamped Show Notes [01:50] Introduction and background of Wes Chapman. [04:20] Snapshot of Chapman's daily life. [06:30] Chapman's favorite aspects of the back-to-school season. [09:01] Chapman's childhood. [16:35] Shifting your thinking and self-worth. [26:00] Practical tips to reprogram the brain. [32:51] Self-worth. [37:27] Your brain is a highway. [43:43] Overcoming pre-conditioned feelings. [53:50] We're chemical beings. HOW ABOUT YOU? Listen in and let us know what stood out to you from Wes's story and the strategies he offers. Comment below and share your thoughts. I'd love to hear from you! Keep bringing your awesome. Mitch Now… here are some show notes from today's episode too! Enjoy!     Chapman's Backstory Wes Chapman's childhood was fraught with trauma. He endured alcohol abuse in the womb and at three months old was diagnosed with Failure to Thrive. At a year old his father abandoned the family, and when he was six years old, his mother left as well. “At a very young age, I was without the community that we're supposed to start with, and the community that had taken me in and adopted me was abusive,” says Chapman. He and his younger siblings were abused physically, sexually, spiritually, and emotionally, and that abuse continued throughout his childhood. It was so bad that by the time he was 16 years old, he had attempted suicide 12 times resulting in documented hospitalizations. “That was my childhood. That was my reality,” says Chapman. However, awful as it was, he would never change it. “That experience and what I went through was key to what I am now doing,” he says. “I look at what happened to me and I look at what I'm now doing, and I look at the ability that I had to endure that, and now I've got this responsibility to share my story and how I actually overcame all of that.” Bringing Change to Others Chapman's work with A Human Project focuses on youth and their families and giving them more opportunities to succeed. He has no typical day, and instead lives in two work spaces. When he's on the road, he's out in the communities having conversations with schools and community leaders, working with psychiatrists, and having face-to-face interaction with the youth he's helping. When he's at home, it's more relaxed work on the business side and making sure that they're rooted, strong, and building sustainable and scalable solutions. “I have to wear these two hats, the on-the-tour Wes and then the founder Wes,” he says. “It's very hectic, whether I'm home or on tour.” It may be hectic, but it's also exciting and rewarding for him. Working on a school-year calendar instead of a Gregorian calendar allows Chapman to see the kids he worked with the previous school year. “To see them completely picking up the pieces and changing their trajectory — some are miraculous changes and some are microscopic,

Today we’re joined by Wes Chapman, founder of A Human Project. Wes shares his story and tells us how getting rid of the victim mentality can bring us greater success. Wes is the founder of A Human Project, an organization that incubates creative, scalable solutions to systemic problems and gathers together the greatest minds to solve global issues in education, health, and society. Full Article Here Show Notes Cappuccino Stout:A heady mix of beer and caffeine. Sour Monkey Victory Brewing: An American wild ale. Wes Chapman: Wes's site. Building a World of Worth: Wes's TedX talk. Tool Box: All the best stuff to manage your money. Simple Wealth: Research and evaluate rental properties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our last episode, Wes Chapman shared his horrific story of trauma and how throughout his whole life he had been told that he would never be a normal, successful, happy person because of what he went through. Wes healed and soared above his past. If he believed in his heart what all the doctors and adults told him, he would never be able to become the extraordinary man he is today. It's bad enough when other people are putting us down, but for many of us, our worst enemy is ourselves. We tell ourselves we're not good enough, that we're not capable, or that we're inadequate. This negative self-talk silently kills us every day. In today's short episode I give four questions we can ask ourselves to crush self-sabotaging thoughts.  For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

The story you’re about to hear is unlike anything we’ve ever had on this show before. Today we have mega-entrepreneur, Wes Chapman. He has been featured in Forbes, Inc., CBS, ABC, Tech Crunch and TEDx. He is a husband, a father of two, and the founder of A Human Project. Wes may seem like the picture of success, but he has a dark and painful past that many would not survive. From the time he was born, Wes was physically, sexually, and mentally abused. He was abandoned by his father and then his mother. He was put into group homes and psych wards where doctors told him that his mental and emotional problems would prevent him from ever living a normal life. Wes Chapman believes that absolute self-honesty is the key to healing and he is pure proof. In this episode, he shares the story of his incredible transformation, and how he triumphed over victimhood to wake up the hero within. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode CLICK HERE.

The latest Academy episode is sure to rock your world — featuring entrepreneur, speaker, co-founder of A Human Project, a 501c3 with a mission to create a community of empowered youth. He is also the founder of SUPER HUMAN LIFE, a program designed to ensure ultimate understanding of one’s true potential. Has appeared on FOX, ABC, A&E and many other national broadcast platforms and is the co-host of The Human Podcast. When you listen to this empowering, deep and thoughtful episode — you will quickly realize your stories and excuses don’t matter anymore. Wes’s story of not only surviving through intense physical, sexual and mental abuse — but thriving and turning a challenge into a lifelong mission will no doubt inspire you to awaken the hero within. During this riveting and passionate episode, we discuss: The power of vulnerability and self-awareness Dealing with trauma and the journey to healing Being honest and taking ownership of your life Wes’s story of abuse and challenge at a young age Why his first suicide attempt came at 4.5 years old Being told he was worthless, unlovable and broken The core essence of resilience that changed his life Feeling love and care for the first time The journey of healing to transform others Finding meaning and purpose above oneself Why being selfish means you become selfless The power of congruency and alignment in life Why playing the victim card is not a strategy The beautiful connectedness of our mind, spirits, and bodies Why the path inward is challenging but worth it. Controlling what you can control every single day. The one choice that shaped the rest of Wes's life 99% of people are unable to be honest with themselves Most people are already in crisis with their lives Stop lying to yourself and watch your world change LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? We'd love a review of the Academy, and you'll be entered to win a free copy of UnResolution. Here's how: 1. Open up the podcast app in your iTunes or iOs. 2. Search 'Resist Average Academy.' 3. Subscribe, then click 'Write A Review.' 4. Tell us why you love our content, and you're done! 5. Your review will post within 24-48 hours. TIRED OF DOING IT ALL AS AN ENTREPRENEUR? The all-new FreshBooks is the #1 cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Academy Listeners have a 30-day unrestricted free trial if you're ready to simplify your game — go here. WANT TO LEVEL UP WITH A LIKE MINDED TRIBE? Stay tuned for a new experience from the Resist Average Academy designed to help you achieve all your outcomes with a like minded tribe committed to your success.

Wesley Chapman is the founder of A Human Project, an organization that incubates creative, scalable solutions to systemic problems and gathers together the greatest minds to solve global issues in education, health and society. Wes holds patents on several medical advancements, believes that humans are capable of overcoming any challenge, and his message of ‘waking up the hero’ has been adopted by thousands of people around the world. I encourage everyone to check out Wes’s Ted Talk where he talks about his own extremely difficult childhood and how he’s helping others discover self-worth and rise above their circumstances.

Dr. Janina Scarlet calls in to talk about Superhero Therapy and geek culture. Wes Chapman also joins the show to further investigate more evidence based treatments and the effects of a hero's journey through acceptance. After the break, Dr. Drew talks to Tim Ryan, founder of A Man In Recovery Foundation.

This week on the Evolution of Medicine podcast, we welcome Wesley Chapman, founder of A Human Project. A Human Project focuses on the next generation of human beings and their lack of understanding in their inherent self-worth. Like so many members of our community, Wes Chapman has taken a personal experience and uses it to better humanity.   Wes starts by sharing his own story of abuse and his journey to starting A Human Project. As he started to understand his own gut-brain connection and effects of the medications that were supposed to be helping him, he decided to take his life into his own hands. Now he focuses on helping children through things like stress, bullying and suicidal thoughts. We hope that this podcast inspires you as much as it has inspired us. Please consider supporting this very worthy cause at A Human Project. On this podcast you will hear:  Wes’s personal story How A Human Project helps children How you can contribute to this cause How this project directly affects communities

Wes Chapman returns to the show to delve even further into his fascinating story that he introduced on episode 275.

At an early point in his secondary education, Dr. Drew Pinsky found himself debating whether he should become a doctor or an opera singer. Ultimately his true passion for helping others prevailed, making him one of the most recognizable names in medicine. Learn from the New York Times best-selling author, physician, opera singer, and civil servant as he goes deep into the philosophy behind the brain-body connection and addiction in this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. ***UPDATE: There was a file error where there was about 20mins of dead air after the interview. The file has been repaired. If you are experiencing issues please delete and re-download the podcast. We apologize for any inconvenience.*** SHOW NOTES Dr. Drew recalls being a workaholic and talks about why medicine is not fun today. [2:53] Tom and Dr. Drew dig into the philosophy behind helping other people. [5:54] Dr. Drew goes deep on the brain/body connection and the concept of embeddedness. [10:14] Tom and Dr. Drew discuss the inception of self. [14:18] Dr. Drew talks about constructing a sense of self as an adult. [18:17] Dr. Drew explains why disgust is a powerful motivator. [23:02] Dr. Drew unravels the necessity and power of myth. [28:35] Tom and Dr. Drew discuss cultivating a mythological landscape through community. [31:20] Dr. Drew describes how to leverage other people to make a conscious personal change. [34:34] Dr. Drew performs an impromptu operatic solo. [36:00] Dr. Drew talks about finding his path and how he stopped fighting a career in medicine. [36:40] Tom and Dr. Drew talk over subjective happiness and what it means to lead a good life. [41:54] Dr. Drew expounds on how to increase skill (techne) and wisdom (phronesis). [45:26] Dr. Drew defines the impact that he wants to have on the world. [48:01] MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Loveline - [0:55] Heal - http://bit.ly/2lJT7Dq [4:33] TERMINOLOGY Vagus nerve - http://bit.ly/2qg6iyq [12:04] Eudaimonic happiness - http://bit.ly/2qgaHRQ [7:10] Techne, Phronesis - http://bit.ly/2l0acan [8:33], [8:39] PEOPLE Martin Heidegger - http://bit.ly/2qdtDT2 [8:02] Steven Porges - http://bit.ly/2pI5Jwg [11:56] Wes Chapman - http://bit.ly/2pIr9ID [27:52] Dr. Allan Schore - http://bit.ly/2r3K8SE [39:10] BOOKS The Mirror Effect - http://amzn.to/2rk2485 [2:02] Cracked: Life on the Edge in a Rehab Clinic - http://amzn.to/2pOH6hu [2:03] Change or die - http://amzn.to/2qL82Cz [19:17] The Power of Myth - http://amzn.to/2qKX1RK [29:11] Candide by Voltaire - http://amzn.to/2raxsJJ [44:45] Epic of Gilgamesh - http://amzn.to/2ranyHY [44:56] FOLLOW DR. DREW WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2qgazBH TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2pISjz8 INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2pIHDRR FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2qg6PQQ PODCAST: http://apple.co/2adyhqQ Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Impact Theory is a first-of-its-kind company designed to facilitate global change through the incubation of mission-based businesses and the cultivation of empowering content. Every piece of content Impact Theory creates is meant to underscore the company mission to free people from The Matrix and help them unlock their true potential. Impact Theory exists to inspire the next generation of game-changing companies and creators that will make a true and lasting impact on the world. FOLLOW TOM BILYEU TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2iyjY5P INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2j7vqX8 FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2hPStWo FOLLOW IMPACT THEORY TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2iC5lN3 INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2hPSGJa FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2iystOf Subscribe to the PODCAST to get episodes early: http://apple.co/2icO5wz

A Human Project's Wes Chapman joins Dr. Drew today for an intense and in-depth look at Wes' journey from a tumultuous upbringing and how he eventually got to where he is today as a healthy well adjusted member of society trying with all his might to make the world a better place.

Wrestling was pretty dull this week, so we take turns booking EVERY SINGLE CHAMPIONSHIP IN WWE for the next few months.  Co-hosts Wes Chapman, CJ "Jackson" Spitta, and Pat "The Champ" Inkpen The least entertaining person during the podcast must eat the contents of the white package from beef jerky. Weston eats 20 pickles in celebration of Okada beating Bad Luck Fale.  Wes reveals that he is a WWE Insider and reveals Vince McMahon's plans for every WWE championship, including Toby Keith winning the United States Championship.  "Jackson" attempts to stab everyone else on the podcast.  "The Champ" flexes his wrestling knowledge superiority over everyone else.  Weston makes the pitch of all pitches for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 34: Brock Lesnar vs. Royal Rumble Winner Broken Matt Hardy.   

Wes is the founder of https://www.ahumanproject.com (A Human Project), an organization focused on bringing about REAL change and REAL empowerment. He agreed to chat with me this week about common issues with non-profits in today's business climate, and where things must shift if we hope to make a true impact on the world.   If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the Mentee podcast on iTunes and leave me a review for the show!

Wesley Chapman shares his personal story of 12 documented suicide attempts, and the tremendous power of accepting the transparent reality of our core identities HIGHLIGHTS: Wes' experience with 12 document suicide attemptFinding your identity after it's been lost How our stories and circumstances become our power Connecting the experiences of your life to expression of your identityWhy healing from our pain frees us from it Seeing past people's weaknesses in order to see their strengthsAn honest conversation about what drives people towards suicide Why worth is so important to our internal well being The power of creativity and imagination to increase our self worth Why every hero's journey has a moment when we fall QuotesUntil we're honest with ourselves we can't be honest with the rest of the world Resources: A Human ProjectWesley Chapman is the co-founder of a non-profit called A Human Project, where his mission is to create a community of empowered youth, while preventing teens from self harm and suicide. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wes Chapman is an incredible visionary with goals that most would find daunting to reach in 100 lifetimes.  He is the co-founder of A Human Project – creating a community of empowered youth, co-host of The Human Project Podcast, and soon to be best-selling author of “Runt” – the story of a fearless child. One significant trait needed to be a Game Changer: What you focus on you will become.  If you focus on the negative part of your past, you will get more of that – if you focus on what was good or the positive, that is what you will too will manifest.  Choose to focus on what went right and keep that momentum going.   Thoughts on mentorship: Be wary of mentorship that coddles you.  A mentor’s job is to push you harder than what you would otherwise in order to make you better.  But, at the end of the day you have to be your own hero.  When that mentor goes away, there is a risk that you will lose your identity or direction.  If you are your own hero, anyone outside of you becomes less relevant.   What do you want to be known for, what game will you have changed? Goal one: To empower 25 million youth.  Goal two: To eradicate mental illness.  To change the game you must create a goal that pushes and inspires you to greatness.   How to find and connect with Wes: http://wesleydchapman.com (www.wesleydchapman.com) iTunes: The Human Project Podcast http://www.ahumanproject.com (Ahumanproject.com) Thanks for Listening! Thank you so much for joining me on this episode. If you have some feedback you'd like to share. Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see to the left of this post. Also, https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-changer-podcast/id1045184666?mt=2&ls=1 (please leave an honest review for The Game Changer Podcast on iTunes)! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And while you’re there, don't forget to https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-changer-podcast/id1045184666?mt=2&ls=1 (subscribe to the show on iTunes) to get automatic updates! Until next time! Support this podcast

Today's guest has had a lifetime of unplanned adventures… Abused and abandoned during his young childhood, simultaneously a troublemaker and a bullied kid all through school… Wesley Chapman developed an entrepreneurial spirit at age 8, when his grandmother became disabled and he started going door to door selling flowers from her garden. The entrepreneurial spirit stuck with Wes, who found that his strength lay in being an entrepreneur, and then helping other entrepreneurs… And in more recent years helping thousands of children and teens through their own private battles. We talk about all that in today's episode: how Wes's growing up helped him become the man he is today how his philosophy went from "I'll prove them all wrong" to "I'll prove myself right"… And how this philosophical shift affects Wes and the people around him every day what the acronym HUMAN means, in Wes's A HUMAN Project click update how you can help your young child thrive If you take just one thing from this episode, I hope it is this: our children deserve our time and our positive thinking. These two elements are what will cause them to thrive!

WARNING: EXTREME INSPIRATION AHEAD What did you want to do when you were 4-1/2? Do you remember? Wesley Chapman​ wanted to die. His 1st (of 12) suicide attempts was at age 4-1/2 to escape the emotional, physical and sexual torture of his biological mother's husband. But Wes wasn’t SUPPOSED to die. He was supposed to change the world. And he is... Abandoned at age 1 by his famous TV father and then again by his biological mother at 6, Wes wasn't supposed to amount to anything but trouble... He also wasn’t supposed to find a loving family until a kind hearted woman named saw what everyone else dismissed and discarded as a problem-child, taking him in and loving him)... He wasn’t supposed to become an entrepreneur at age 8 1/2, but did out of necessity... He wasn’t supposed to become a multi-millionaire before he was 30, living a luxurious life with 9 cars, $3,000 suits, marry a beautiful woman and raise his amazing kids... He wasn’t supposed to give it all up and start over because of the emptiness he felt inside from the never-ending pursuit of proving everybody wrong... AND a young girl named Alex wasn't supposed to impact 82 other children's lives and empower them to succeed... ...Because the morning Wes came to her school to share a message of hope a few short years ago was SUPPOSED to be her last day alive... Until Alex heard Wesley Chapman speak. This day set in motion a new beginning for Wes and he's sharing his story and his mission to transform the lives of 25 million at-risk youth with the most world's most valuable skills and support through "A Human Project"... THIS interview will be the most important thing you hear all day... This day set in motion a new beginning for Wes and he's sharing his story and his mission to transform the lives of 25 million at-risk youth with the most world's most valuable skills and support. Wesley Chapman is the co-founder of AHumanProject.com, a For-Purpose organization that is creating a community of empowered youth and enabling them to succeed regardless of their surroundings or environmental situations. By providing entrepreneurial guidance, access to mentors, friends, counselors and peers who've come through the darkness, he is equipping youth that would normally be thrown away as worthless and never given a chance. Wes is proof that no matter what you've been through, how bad your past was, how many people have harmed you and how many times you've tried to harm yourself, you can matter. I met Wes at an intimate and private dinner for entrepreneurs here in San Diego (pictured below). He shared a tiny bit of the story above and I immediately knew that his message had to be shared. You will discover How entrepreneurism saved his life, molded him and empowered him to pay it back. How big a dream really can be and if you're like me, you'll realize that your visions for your own future aren't nearly big enough and that you need to step up your game. You'll laugh as Wes details the temper tantrum over a lack of bacon for breakfast that set his entrepreneurial wheels in motion. He'll tell you how AHumanProject.com is change the lives of children around the world, simple ways you can help. And you'll hear about the upcoming ThriveLasVegas.com event that is benefitting his organization and connecting some of the top entrepreneurs in the world in one room to share their knowledge and bring needed resources to Wes's movement. If you're not a little bit better of a human being after listening to this episode and a lot more inspired by what's possible in your own life, then all the bacon in the world can't fix your problems. Visit AHumanProject.com and see WesleyDChapman.com for one of the coolest personal branding sites that THIS podcast host has ever seen.

Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency (P.U.T.T.) board of director and Pharmacy Owner – Wes Chapman, RPh., joins the Pharmacy Podcast Show to share updates with our listeners & industry on the fight for transparency in pharmacy benefit management and discuss the freedom our patients deserve to use any pharmacy they wish without manipulating costs or co-pays in favor of a specific pharmacy or network.  The Question: Is P.U.T.T. Kaput? The Answer: Are you an active member helping to ensure pharmacy industry transparency and freedom of patient access to their preferred pharmacy?    Support P.U.T.T. Today: http://www.truthrx.org/join/   To reach Wes Chapman – see contact information below: Wes Chapman, RPh Chapman Rx 305 Maple Drive Vidalia, GA 30474 912-538-0053 (work) 912-293-3794 (cell) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency (P.U.T.T.) board of director and Pharmacy Owner – Wes Chapman, RPh., joins the Pharmacy Podcast Show to share updates with our listeners & industry on the fight for transparency in pharmacy benefit management and discuss the freedom our patients deserve to use any pharmacy they wish without manipulating costs or co-pays in favor of a specific pharmacy or network.  The Question:

Cole Hatter wanted to make a difference in the world so he pursued becoming a firefighter until a terrible accident stole his health and his dreams. In our conversation Cole tells us about his struggle to overcome this serious injury and the loss of his firefighter dreams by starting a highly lucrative real estate investment business with his dad. Thanks to perfect timing, a smoking hot California real estate market and a ton of hard work, he was crushing it to the tune of six figures per month as a 22 year old! But then Cole had to face his second major setback as the global financial crisis of 2008 crushed his real estate business. He was struggling to keep his family business above water and became so stressed out and disenchanted that he had to quit the family business and vanish to Mexico to regroup. It was while in Mexico that he started working for a non-profit building houses for homeless Mexican families. This gave Cole his first taste of working for a purpose. Cole soon had a life changing revelation. While sitting in his car playing guitar, he had a moment of clarity and realized he could have a much more significant impact if he could fund charitable causes versus simply volunteering as a laborer. He soon returned to the U.S. with a renewed sense of purpose that helped him not only turn his real estate business around but also become a award winning professional speaker who has earned several million dollars speaking to organizations all over the world. Now Cole Hatter wants to teach you how to start a purposeful business and get rich in the process. Don't wait to get rich to make a difference but rather make an impact as you get rich. He is now organizing a world class, 3 day event in Las Vegas called Thrive: Make Money Matter. It's happening October 16,17 and 18th at Mandalay Bay. World class speakers including Gary Vaynerchuk, James Altucher, Lewis Howes, Adam Braun, Tucker Max and many more will be teaching us how to make money, protect our money and make our money matter. Here's the most amazing part...100% of the profits from Thrive: Make Money Matter are going to one of our favorite charitable causes, A Human Project. You can learn more about A Human Project and it's founder Wes Chapman in Episodes 9 and 10 of Second Half Comeback: Listen Here Here are a few of the takeaway lessons from this episode: "I don't have a duplicatable formula other than I worked my freakin butt off...when you are working hard, things happen!" The harder I work, the luckier I seem to get. What separates those who have only ambition and those who actually succeed  is only some are willing to grind it out. "You can make excuses or you can make money but you can't make both." "We are all wired to have meaning in our lives. We want meaningful relationships. We want to do meaningful work...we are designed to want to matter!" "People think that making money and making a difference are separate things but they don't have to be." You can build a business around making a difference. "At the end of the day, let's not just make money. Let's make a difference!"   If this episode and Cole Hatter's message resonated with you, I highly recommend that you join me in Las Vegas, October 16,17 and 18th for the Thrive: Make Money Matter event. You can find out more about Cole Hatter, listen to his podcast, or book him as a speaker at Cole Hatter.    

Until Joe dragged him out to do burpees, Wes Chapman hadn't  formally exercised in fifteen years, but don't label him gritless. He is the founder of three successful podcasts and is a master at identifying and fomenting human potential where many have lost hope. When he calls people who want to change the world cocky, crazy, stupid yet confident, one has the sneaking suspicion he's engaging in self deprecation. He has started A Human Project which empowers troubled youth to rise above their situation through respecting them, and it is bound be world altering.Watch the video episode at http://spartanuppodcast.com/027   Lessons:1. Empower troubled kids by giving them responsibility and ownership over their situation.2. To change the world you have to be cocky enough to think you can, crazy enough to know you can, stupid enough to actually try, and confident enough to share the responsibility.3. Just be good and it doesn't matter what you believe in.

Imagine earning 7 figures a year a deciding to give it all up to start a non-profit.  In today's episode you learn the importance of knowing who you are and standing in your own power. Wes Chapman has lives a life filled with challenges and pain no person should every have...

Entrepreneur & Philanthropist "Wes Chapman" goes deep on what it means to live your life with purpose, to squeeze the juice out of your potential and how you can inspire others to live the same way.

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Wes Chapman

He was abandoned by his dad at age one and his mom when he was six, yet he made it through his childhood. By the time he was fifteen, he tried to take his own life twelve times, but still made it to adulthood. Somewhere in his unimaginably traumatic journey, he found HOPE and the willingness to move on. Now in his 30s, he has made it his mission to empower and equip today's at risk youth, for tomorrow's possibilities. The founder of A Human Project, Wes Chapman is our guest. The rallying cry that he shares - If only you believe!  Information on his Biography - Runt: The story of a fearless child Wes' backstory >>> There is an amazing resiliency in kids. Even though, beginning from pretty much day one, he was abused in every way you can imagine - spiritually, physically, sexually and emotionally, he never used it as an excuse or as a way out. Taken in and sheltered by a single woman he affectionately refers to as mom (she would become disabled shortly after taking him in), he learned how to harness the fortitude and spirit within him. A true entrepreneur, he shares a funny story of how he took it upon himself to go door-to-door in his neighborhood to sell fresh cut flowers. The problem was, the flowers were pulled and cut from mom's garden. When nine year-old Wes pulled out a wad of cash that would choke a horse ($500), the laughter-filled response was priceless - "Go cut more flowers." Follow Wes and A Human Project on Twitter, Facebook, and get involved.  

10 Wes Chapman Pt. 2 on Self Reflection, Keeping it Simple and Building a Self Sustaining Community of Empowered Youth   In part 2 of my conversation with Wes Chapman, founder of A Human Project, We discuss a few more of the lessons he has learned as he transformed himself from victim to hero.   We talk about the importance of daily rituals and he discusses a few of his favorites including the importance of solitude and self reflection.   He emphasizes the benefits of daily simple meditation. The role of writing to stimulate creativity and help you find clarity in your life. The importance of disconnecting. He suggests turning off all technology and simply writing by hand with a pen and paper. This strategy helps you slow down and activates different parts of your brain.   He suggests a super unique, ninja trick for shaking up your writing routine...Try writing with your off hand! If you are right handed, try starting with your right hand but then when you get stuck or are trying to drill down deep switch to your left hand. This helps put you in a child like state because it helps eliminate your need for perfection and motor skill etc. It helps slow you down and process things differently. It can even help you release old childhood traumas!   Wes stresses importance of not over complicating your life and goals. Keep it simple. We mention The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy and The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson. He also talks about the importance of celebrating and rewarding yourself for the small steps and successes along the way because it reinforces positive behaviors within your subconscious.   Then Wes tells us all about A Human Project. He begins by redefining what “H.u.m.a.n” means. He breaks it down into 5 categories”   Hope Understanding Making a choice Action Nourishing   The overall goal of the project is to create a self sustaining community of empowered youth.   We discuss how someone would actually go about joining the project if they needed help or knew someone who did. Wes pointed us to Join a Human Project.   Finally, Wes and I discuss how we (the SHC audience) can help at risk youth via A Human Project. He discusses the various ways we can donate, pledge and spread the word.   Call to Action If this episode hits home with you and you deeply resonate with Wes’s story and mission of empowering at risk youth, as I do, please take action and make a donation or a pledge to A Human Project.   This single action will not only help at risk youth but could very well change the direction of your own life! As a small additional incentive, If you donate $50 or more I will happily give away a free 30 minute skype call with me to discuss your own Second Half Comeback! I will also give you or your business a shout out on the podcast and social media. Just send me an email dg@secondhallfcomeback.com and tell me about your life changing donation! Finally If you enjoyed the episode, please give Wes some love on Twitter and let him know you enjoyed our conversation on Second Half Comeback! https://twitter.com/wesleydchapman   Thanks so much for listening and we’ll see you next time on Second Half Comeback!  

Wes Chapman is the founder of A Human Project at http://www.ahumanproject.com/.   A HUMAN PROJECT is a for-purpose organization with the mission to create a community of empowered youth. Giving youth the tools they need to create long lasting and positive habits. By doing this they give youth the opportunity to break the cycle of hopelessness many of them have endured. They believe that every child is created for a purpose and that each child deserves to experience ultimate joy. Wes’s personal story includes being abandoned at one year old by his father and at six and a half years old by his mother. He tried to commit suicide twelve times before his sixteenth birthday. He was to subjected to terrible physical and sexual abuse throughout his childhood but he survived! He tells his personal story in powerful detail in his founders story on the A Human Project website. I’ve included the audio in the beginning of this podcast episode and you can see the video here Founder's Story Video. I can’t recommend highly enough that you watch this video. It gives incredible insight into his story and the mission of A Human Project. It’s truly a wake up call and the kind of video that will change your life. Wes has also been an entrepreneur since he was 8 ½. His very first business made over $500 a day. He has crushed it on the world of business and also had some epic failures. He recently realized that everything that has happened in his life has happened for a reason and has brought him to this moment and his true purpose which is to empower at risk youth through A Human Project. In Part 1 of our conversation we talk about: The difficulties and advantages of making a “Second Half Comeback” The importance of understanding that “Tomorrow is the new frontier. Change your perspective today to make tomorrow the best it can possible be!” How he started his entrepreneurial career out of necessity and as a survival mechanism. It didn’t become purpose drive until he started listening to the universe and recognizing the patterns that were being presented to him. We discuss how “The little things that you do in your life really do change the outcome of your tomorrow.” Wes tells the story of how the entire A Human Project started because of a “Selfie” he took for a Gary Vaynerchuck fan. Within 2 months of this simple decision, Wes was standing in front of a group of 700 youth and empowering them to change their lives. We discuss the importance of this lesson. How recognizing the repeated messages from the universe and saying yes to the opportunities that arise is an absolute key to changing your life and finding your purpose. How reaching out and meeting his biological father at age 26 started him on a journey to find clarity in his life. It led to him starting his personal blog and writing about his life. This helped him to start getting comfortable with himself and who he is. He sums up this experience by saying “the first step to finding clarity in your life is being honest with yourself”. He gives some amazing tips on how to start the process of gaining clarity and purpose in your life. Simplify your questions “You only have two options in life. You can be a Victim or Hero. That’s it!” “Switching your mentality from victim to Hero will speed your life up in every single aspect!” “Positivity does not breed negativity but negativity can truly breed positivity”. All the negative things that have happened to you in your life can be transformed into positive’s if used with intent and purpose.   In the next episode of Second Half Comeback, I will bring you part 2 of my conversation with Wes Chapman. We will discuss more of the valuable lessons he has learned through his amazing journey and discuss A Human Project in detail. Wes will explain the mission and philosophy behind the project and tell us how we can help. As I mentioned before, Please take the time to check out A Human Project and Wes’s founder’s story. If this episode hits home with you and you deeply resonate with Wes’s story and mission of empowering at risk youth, as I do, please take action and make a donation or a pledge to A Human Project. This single action will not only help at risk youth but could very well change the direction of your whole life! If you’ve been thinking and talking about how you want to make an impact and leave a legacy with your life, This is a simple, tangible, meaningful way that you can have an immediate impact. Don’t blow this off, take action right now! This is a great way to go from victim to HERO! Click here now to contribute… Be a Hero  As a small additional incentive, If you donate $50 or more I will happily give away a free 30 minute skype call with me to discuss your own Second Half Comeback! I will also give you or your business a shout out on the podcast and social media. Just send me an email at dg@secondhallfcomeback.com and tell me about your life changing donation!

Joining us today is Wes Chapman, founder of A Human Project, an organization with a mission to build a community to empower and give a voice to abused and neglected youth.   Wes’s mission and passion stems from his own dark story as a child, and the stories of his siblings and not being able to act and protect them.   Often children in these situations end up on the wrong path in life, end up acting out, and so on, which only gets them labeled as problem children in society’s eyes.     When really, they just want to be loved.   For Wes, starting this mission is him fulfilling his highest purpose.   Which begs the question…   How do you determine what your purpose is?   Wes’s first tip is just be yourself, and don’t try to be something you’re not.  It’s often uncomfortable, insincere, and likely out of alignment with your core “you”.   To sum it up, “be true to yourself”, Wes says.   To take that a step further or to answer the question of where you go from there, you can challenge yourself and create a positive focus by working to be the best possible version of you.   Regardless of your situation, you always have a choice.   And, for Wes, and really all of us, that choice is simple.  In each situation and each area of our lives, we can either choose to be a victim, or be a hero.   When it comes to children, the starting point is often giving them hope.  Once they have hope, it opens the door to believe in themselves and start to make positive change.   From there we shift gears into how Wes plans to market the project.  This step would often paralyze a lot of people and prevent them from taking action in the first place.   But, getting out there, moving forward, and taking that action is going to trump “planning” all day, if that’s what it takes to move you past the planning stage.   Next is networking, and like many who have been around the block, Wes knows that when it comes to networking the best way to make contacts and open doors is to find a way to open a door for someone else first, by bringing value.   Bringing it all together, when your values, passion, story, and business can align, you can create an extremely motivating and fulfilling mission for yourself and you don’t ever have to “work” another day in your life.   We hope this episode inspired you.  If so, please write us a review in iTunes telling us what you love about Life on Fire TV and leave us a 5-star rating.   Thank you for subscribing to our podcast in iTunes!  You can move mountains.

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