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Personal Growth Episodes

In this category, episodes focus on personal development, sharing strategies and stories that inspire listeners to grow and evolve in their lives.
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Sept. 1, 2021

living the dream with actor, writer, director, producer, stand-up comedian, and personal development expert Michael Stein

Send us a text Michael Stein is an entrepreneur, actor, writer, director, producer, stand-up comedian, and personal development expert. Michael is the founder and CEO of Abadak Inc. A company that he started with zero money and has since made 100+ million dollars. Michael started his entrepreneurial career when he was 19 years old, becoming the #1 young nightclub promoter in Los Angeles. Michael has acted and worked with multiple Academy Award-winning actors, filmmakers, producers, and fortune...
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Aug. 25, 2021

living the dream with blind psychotherapist and community advocate Rachel Longan

Send us a text Today I am joined by blind psychotherapist and community advocate Rachel Longan. Rachel believes that all people have the potential to live fully and find joy in relationships, community, family and creative endeavors. Rachel enjoys helping people realize their own potential, care for each other and advocate for themselves. She creates a safe and accepting space for you to find your own strength and feel heard and understood. Together we will identify a place to start and move at ...
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Aug. 23, 2021

living the dream with author and the blind blogger Maxwell Ivey

Send us a text Maxwell Ivey Jr is known as The Blind Blogger. Born into a family of carnival owners in Texas, USA, Maxwell Ivey lost his sight at age 12. Having a natural gusto for life, Max graduated college and became heavily involved in the Eagle Scouts. He also worked in the family business for years, until his dad died. Faced with his own mortality, Max made some life-altering changes. He underwent gastric surgery and lost over 250 pounds. He started his own business, buying and selling ...
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Aug. 4, 2021

Living the dream with singer/song writer, recording artist, and author Stewart Gatsi

Send us a text A modern renaissance man, meets human bucket-list. There is no stopping Stewart, once he makes up his mind to do something. A travel connoisseur, with experience living in four continents. Stewards major achievements to date have thus far, have been recording a professional E.P, and He also recently published His first book. With a background in construction design and 3d modelling, Stewart Gatsi is an independent singer/songwriter, recording artist, educator, and author.
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July 21, 2021

living the dream with autistic business owner, podcaster, and speaker Sam Mitchell

Send us a text Sam Mitchell, a teenager living with autism, brings you Autism Rocks and Rolls. Although Sam has had obstacles in the past and still has daily struggles, he is using this platform to take away the stigma off of autism and other conditions that many think are disabilities. He often brings guests into the conversation, whether it be family members, friends, celebrities or others involved in the world of autism. He wants to prove that he is not broken and does not need to be fixed. S...
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July 19, 2021

living the dream with financial advisor and podcast host Kye Harris

Send us a text In this episode I am joined by Kye Harris. Kye is a Financial Adviser, Business Owner and Host of ‘It’s More than Money’ Podcast. Kye is real, honest and passionate about helping to understand that a humans worth is not what they have in the bank or the possessions they own, but what is inside of them. When people know what they value most, Kye believes that creating a plan for financial success becomes a much simpler and more effective process. With money having such an emotion...
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July 9, 2021

living the dream with professional runner and coach Colin Turner

Send us a text Today I am joined by professional runner and coach Colin Turner. Collin opens up about how he had to reinvent himself as a runner due to injuries, pain, and not being able to run more than five miles in his 30's. Colin talks about how he reinvented him self as a top runner and how he will run in the Boston marathon this October. If you want to take Colins running course so you can learn how to get stronger, faster, and more durable for life you can sign up at www.turnerfitnesscoac...
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July 7, 2021

living the dream with business man Jeff Morrill

Send us a text In todays episode I am joined by business man Jeff Morrill. We discuss how him and his brother run multy million dollar businesses ethically. Join me as Jeff talks about doing the right thing and discusses his business ethics. Visit Jeff on the web at www.jeffmorrill.com or www.planetsubaru.com
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June 25, 2021

living the dream with radio personality turned author Kid Curry

Send us a text In this episode I am joined by radio personality turned author Kid Curry. Kid discusses how he went from running the most listened to station in Miami to being forced in to retirement due to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Kid Curry discusses the tests that are performed during the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, and he also gives some tips for those suffering with the disease. Kid also talks about how his radio career began and how his bed check segments got him a tour of the Wh...
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June 23, 2021

living the dream with author and creative healer Corry Macdonald

Send us a text Today I am joined by creative healer Corry Macdonald. We talk about how surviving the 9.0 Fukishima Japan earthquake in 2011 started her on the journey of creative healing. You can check Corry out on the web at www.creatinghealingwithcorry.com
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June 21, 2021

living the dream with podcaster, speaker, and business owner Erik Allen

Send us a text In todays episode I am joined by speaker, podcaster, and business owner Erik Allen. We discuss how Erik survived domestic violence, jail time, and bankruptcy and turned his life around. Erik is now helping MMA fighters and business owners get known and noticed on line. See what Erik is up to at www.erikallenmedia.com
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June 9, 2021

living the dream with writer, speaker, and coach Daralyse Lyons

Send us a text Today on the show I am joined by writer, speaker, and coach Daralyse Lyons to discuss how she left a high-paying job 12 years ago to begin living her dream. She talks about how a eating disorder forced her to evaluate her life and make that career change. You can check out everything that Daralyse is up to at her website www.daralyselyons.com
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June 7, 2021

living the dream with author, speaker, and extra mile day creator shawn anderson

Send us a text There are 10,000 "motivational gurus" great at talking about making money, serving others, being mindful, finding purpose, living with harmony, overcoming obstacles...and living the life they love. But are they DOING it? Shawn Anderson is. 1. Seven books written (80,000+ copies sold), and have hit #1 on Amazon in "Motivation" and "Self Help" several times. 2. Created national movements. Founder of "Extra Mile Day" (11/1)...a day recognizing volunteers heroes who "go the extra ...
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June 4, 2021

living the dream with author and speaker mike cameron

Send us a text Today I am joined by author and speaker Mike Cameron. Mike is here to discuss how he teaches others how to learn to show up emotionally. Mike discusses how his gurlfriend being killed by an x forced him to learn to get in touch with his true feelings. You can purchase Mikes book and check out all of his services at www.mikecameron.ca
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May 26, 2021

living the dream with the founder of my origami day samantha lane

Send us a text Today I am joined by the founder of my origami day Samantha Lane After years of being a workaholic, Samantha had her chest cut open at 29 years old. The experience taught her that life can be short and time is our most valuable resource. Samantha began changing her habits and created time management tools that gave her REAL work-life balance. Seeing the need for a cultural shift, Samantha turned her passion for efficiency into a business where she now help companies and individual...
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May 3, 2021

living the dream with author, speaker, and the founder of crazy fitness guy jimmy clare

Send us a text In this episode I am joined by author, motivational speaker, and the founder of crazy fitness guy Jimmy Clare. We discuss his nine ear surgery's, what life is like having autism, and how he has turned his life around by being a crazy fitness guy. You can check out the crazy fitness guy on the web at www.crazyfitnessguy.com
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April 26, 2021

living the dream with psychotherapist and grief recovery expert Edy Nathan

Send us a text In this episode I am joined by author, psychotherapist, and grief recovery expert Edy Nathan. We discuss what she means by her phrase dance with grief, and we also discuss what she does when she does sex therapy. Edy has 20 years of experience as a licensed therapist. You can check out her website and purchase her book "It’s Grief: The Dance of Self- Discovery Through Trauma and Loss." at www.edynathan.com
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April 23, 2021

living the dream with childrens book author Marita Nizam

Send us a text Today on the show I am joined by Marita Nizam to discuss her new book Little Rabbit and the grumpy Poos that teaches children how to stand up for themselves against negative people. Marita Nizam grew up in a small town in Germany and came to Canada in 1989. As an ECE she has always liked being around and working with children. She now lives in Thornhill with her children and pets. You can learn more about Marita by checking out her website at www.maritanizam.ca
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April 16, 2021

Living the dream with the franchise road map guy Giuseppe

Send us a text Today I am joined by Giuseppe and we are talking about what it takes to own your own franchise. Giuseppe is the franchise road map guy who specializes in helping people gain financial and time freedom by owning a franchise. On the show we also discuss owning a startup verses a franchise. We also discuss various funding options to get started in your own franchise. If you would like to see if a franchise is a good fit for you you can visit www.myfranchiseroapmap.com to get the proc...
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April 14, 2021

living the dream with sonia saleh the founder of up lifting nonprofits

Send us a text Today I am joined by the founder of up lifting nonprofits Sonia Saleh. She discusses her experiences fundraising in the hospitality for profit industry and then transitioning over to nonprofits. She also talks about the consept of her training program unleash your inter fundraiser. She also discusses her love for traveling, rotary, and becoming the governor of rotary in her New York district. You can follow Sonia on linkedin by searching sonia jt saleh or you can visit her website...
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April 12, 2021

living the dream with motivational speaker Quinton Jones

Send us a text In this episode I am joined by motivational speaker Quinton Jones. He discusses what the hump is and how he helps people get over it. You can follow Quinton on the web by using the hashtag qspeakslife or www.qspeakslife.com
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April 9, 2021

Living the dream with blind college professor and radio station owner Alicia Eidson

Send us a text In this episode I am joined by blind professor Alicia Eidson who became blind at a young age but did not let that stop her from living the dream. Alicia went on to earn several college drgrees as well as become a college professor. She discusses the methods she uses to prevent cheating in her class. She also discusses her new radio station Ocean Waves Radio. You can listen at www.oceanwavesradio.com
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April 5, 2021

living the dream with author and speaker Byrdy Lynn

Send us a text In this episode I am joined by author and speaker Byrdy Lynn to talk about her new memoir Through the storm of early trauma a book where Byrdy was forced to over come so much to get to where she is today. She gives advice to any and everyone who has gone through trauma, or is currently going through it. You can purchase her book on Amazon and you can purchase her work book from her website at www.byrdylynnkelley.com
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March 17, 2021

Living the dream with speaker, author, and podcaster Zack Ballinger

Send us a text In this episode I am joined by author and speaker Zack Ballinger to talk about why 70% of people hate their job. Zack is the author of the book "Don't be a Zombie: How to Find a Career you Love." Where he teaches people how to find a career you love with purpose and passion. He also gives some job interview tips and talks about how you can leave a good impression on hiring managers. Be sure to check out Zacks podcast called the Zack Ballinger show. Check out Zacks YouTube channel ...
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