Chris Tuff is the national bestselling author of The Millennial Whisperer. His perspective on millennials, and his ability to understand and inspire them, is what earned him the title. To me, the millennial discussion a is a discussion about the future of humanity.
"Millennials aren’t the problem, they just expose the problem.” It’s important that we recognize the value of awareness and the opportunity to innovate, connect, and solve problems more creatively. That’s a gift we need to steward wisely.
Frank White is a Space Philosopher, author, and Instructor at the Harvard Extension School. He published the first edition of The Overview Effect in 1987 and I read it about a decade ago. Years later, a short documentary was created, called Overview, to articulate the essence of the book. A few years later they created a full documentary, called Planetary that expanded on the nature and opportunity of the Overview Effect.
Every year I take the months of November and December to deconstruct my identity and my brands and refine and improve them. I always use this time to sort of reinvent myself and get clear about what I want to experience in the next year. I take time to write out my New Years Intentions and I set those intentions every day of that following year. It’s part of my morning and evening routines. I’m grateful for what I experienced last year and eager to experience all the wonder and adventures this next year will bring into my life. This episode is not only the first for this new year, it’s also the launch of the new show brand and format. I explain the reason for the relaunch and what to expect from the new show and a bit about our new and growing community here in San Diego and the more formalized “tribe” that is growing out of that community. I think “wonder is our medicine” and I’m excited to share with you the story behind the new show.
Mary Shores is the author of Conscious Communications: A Step-by-Step Guide to Harnessing the Power of Your Words to Change Your Mind, Your Choices, and Your Life. Mary is recognized as a leader of innovative thought and she has spent over a decade teaching businesses and individuals how to identify their goals, create new ways of thinking, and take action to create meaningful results.
Mary travels across the nation giving lectures and teaching courses, and has been featured on local and national radio and television shows, podcasts, and blogs. I’m honored to have her here today. I attribute so much of my peace of mind and happiness to being deliberate and intentional in all areas of my life.
Mary’s teachings on conscious communication are really beautiful. Communication is such a profoundly important area of our lives where we must be conscious and intentional. In this podcast, we talk about the power of intention, visioning the outcome you want, the power of momentum, reprograming our minds, and how Mary was able to transform her business from something people usually face with dread, to being full of life-giving energy and communication. Mary is a wealth of knowledge and I’m excited for you to hear our talk.
After two decades in the study and practice of medicine, Sarah Bamford Seidelmann took a three-month sabbatical to search for a way to FEEL GOOD again. Having witnessed human suffering early in her career, and within her own family, she longed for a way to address more than just the physical needs of her patients and to live in a lighter, more conscious way. Swimming with Elephants tells the eccentric, sometimes poignant, and occasionally hilarious experience of a working mother and wife undergoing a bewildering vocational shift from physician to shamanic healer. During that tumultuous period of answering her call, she met an elephant who would become an important companion on her journey, had bones thrown for her by a shaman in South Africa, danced with sacred stones, and traveled to India for an ancient Hindu pilgrimage, where she received the blessing she had been longing for. Ultimately, she discovers an entirely different kind of healing, one that enables her to help those who are suffering in the way she had always aspired to.
Dov Baron is a master storyteller. He’s been speaking internationally for over 30 years and has become a major influencer for NextGen leadership. He’s been cited twice as one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers to hire. He’s had the honor of presenting for The World Business Conference in Tehran as well as speaking for the State Department and The United Nations on Leadership. He is the founder of Full Monty Leadership and The Authentic Speaker Academy for Leadership. Dov is a bestselling author of several books on leadership and performance. His latest book is called Fiercely Loyal; How High Performing Companies Develop and Retain Top Talent. He’s the host of the national TV show “Pursuing Deep Greatness with Dov Baron” on ROKU TV. His “Dov Baron’s Leadership and Loyalty Show” podcast is ranked as the Number One Podcast for Fortune 500 Listeners (globally). Dov is a featured writer and speaker for such organizations as CNN, CBS, Yahoo Finance, Boston Globe, USA today, CEO, Entrepreneur and many more. This interview was so dynamic and authentic. Dov isn’t afraid to go deep and be vulnerable, and I think that’s part of what makes him such an influential leader. He’s a fierce warrior with a deep love for humanity that permeates everything he does. Dov is a true leader and philosopher with profound wisdom. I’m honored to call him my friend. At the end of this podcast, Dov and I share some beautiful personal moments where we recognize the light in each other. This interview is intense. It’s full of energy, vulnerability, and authenticity. I think you’ll enjoy our talk about lifestyle, leadership, altruism, dreams, consciousness and lots more.
Rachel Lang is a professionally certified astrologer, healer, and Advanced Psychic Medium. She’s an internationally recognized speaker, workshop host and she offers classes, retreats and meditation groups. Rachel was raised in an “evangelical Catholic” family and received her masters in Theology at Loyola Marymount University. Her Thesis focuses on gender, religion, and justice, and includes research she conducted on the witch trials of the Early Modern Period in Germany. I’ve been wanting to do a podcast series on understanding the dynamics of feminine and masculine energy, and how we can find harmony with these energies in our lives. As both a philanthropist and Brand Architect, I’ve studied social systems, human behavior, and politics extensively. Along the way, I began to recognize the profound role of patriarchy in world history. That led me to studying the potential of matriarchy. The more I’ve studied, the more I’ve begun to believe that matriarchy may be the most viable path towards fostering a harmonious, and close to egalitarian, world. Rachel was the natural pick to guide us through this discussion. Her unique background and studies, her heart for humanity, and her empathic abilities all give her a profound ability to navigate this territory and lead our discussion. This is the first of this series. I don’t know how many we’ll do, but I believe you’ll find this first discussion quite provocative and moving. It was truly an honor to talk with Rachel about feminine energy, masculine energy, patriarchy, matriarchy, world history and where we could be heading as a society. This conversation could fundamentally alter the way you view these energies and political systems. I hope it does. Get ready for a wild journey.
Jaimal Yogis is a writer, teacher, searcher, lover, spiritualist, movie maker, fear scientist, student of life, and a spectacular surfer. His most recent book, All Our Waves Are Water, is a memoir that The BBC called, “Best Beach Read of 2017”. Jaimal is also the author of Saltwater Buddha, a coming-of-age memoir about running away to Hawaii at 16 and eventually winding up at Columbia Journalism School. Jaimal’s second book, The Fear Project, is a journalistic and scientific book featured in Oprah, Outside, and Forbes about how we can live more courageously and fully through mindfulness, sports, and relationships. Talking with Jaimal feels like sitting on the beach. I could almost hear the waves in the background. It was truly an honor to sit down with him for this discussion about purpose, science, and enlightenment.
Deepak Ramola is the Founder & Artistic Director of Project FUEL. An organization that collects life lessons from people of all ages and backgrounds around the world and designs them into interactive activities and workshops. Deepak, is a United Nations speaker, two times TEDx speaker, an educator, a writer, actor, lyricist and a gold medalist in Mass Media studies from the University of Mumbai. As a lyricist, Deepak has written songs for films like 'Manjhi, The Mountain Man', ‘Time Out’, 'Dear Dad' and ‘Wazir’. He recently featured in the fifth season of the hit show "The Dewarists".
Bryan Teare is a coach and host of The Quarter Life Comeback podcast. After following the conventional path for most of his life, he suddenly realized that if he wanted to make a bigger impact, it was up to him to make it happen. He started asking questions about what he wanted in his life and decided to pursue the things that truly interested him. Now he’s on a quest for personal mastery and helping others turn their own dreams into reality. We went deep in this discussion, exploring our heroes’ journey, stoicism, community, and purpose. Bryan is on a beautiful journey, and he’s determined to help others experience a more extraordinary life.
Naphtali Hoff is a PsyD, executive coach, organizational consultant, and sought-after trainer and lecturer. He completed his doctorate in human and organizational psychology and holds two master’s degrees in education and educational leadership. He is the author of an excellent new leadership book, “Becoming the New Boss.” Today we talk about his Orthodox Jewish faith, leadership, Sabbath, and our innate interconnectedness. He's gained a beautiful perspective.
I’m back from a two-month podcast pause. I’ve been immersed in some deep learning experiences, a lot of contemplation, and I’ve had some pretty profound breakthroughs. Today I’m sharing a few updates on those epiphanies and some updates of what’s to come in the future. I’ve got a great crop of interviews already recorded and ready to post. And I’ve got a bunch of shorter, solo episodes planned as well. Along the way, the thought that has risen to the top is that I want to live my life as a song; a prayerful song composed of unyielding faith, patience, love, and harmony. I hope you’ll join me for the journey.
Akshay Nanavanti is an explorer of what it is to be human, to be fully alive. This discussion challenged me to reanalyze how I perceive the concepts of fear and love. Akshay doesn’t see them as opposing forces at all. He actually views them as being complimentary. He notes that when fear is felt, oxytocin is created in the blood, which is the “love hormone”. And that oxytocin allows you to rise above the fear, to be love. Whoa! Akshay believes that fear and love must come together for us to come fully alive. “When you push those lines of the human potential within yourself, you start to see that connection within us. When you explore your own potential, you see yourself in others, and others in you.”