In this episode of the Seeking Joy Podcast, host Ashley welcomes Jeff Keil from Tampa, now living in Los Angeles, as they dive into his journey of building a life rooted in curiosity, service, and compassion. Jeff shares stories from his adventurous life, including childhood mishaps, tattoos with deep sentimental value, and embarking on solo travel to foster personal growth. They explore the importance of embracing uncertainty, the power of genuine human connection, and loving oneself through life's hardships. Jeff delves into his educational media platform, Lumity, and the inspirations behind it, all while highlighting meaningful relationships and key decisions that shaped his life. Tune in for an enriching conversation about living authentically and passionately.
02:00 Scar Stories and Childhood Memories
04:29 Tattoo Talk
07:23 The 75 Hard Challenge and Meeting Danny Miranda
12:12 The Importance of Curiosity and Core Values
17:03 Exploring Compassion and Empathy
20:37 The Need for Alone Time and Self-Reflection
25:50 The Birth of Lumity: A Learning Community
26:04 The Power of Quotes and Embracing Uncertainty
30:36 The Vision Behind Lumity
33:32 Overcoming Fear and Doubt in Entrepreneurship
35:41 The Essence of Lumity: Social Learning
42:19 Impactful Books and Personal Growth
47:10 The Passion Fruit Podcast
51:25 Exploring Jeff's Authentic Self
52:06 The Struggle of Vulnerability
54:39 The Chameleon Effect
56:25 Solo Road Trip Revelations
57:53 Balancing Different Social Circles
59:21 The Power of Being Seen
01:02:15 Loving Yourself: An Ongoing Journey
01:04:09 Embracing Failure and Hardship
01:09:53 Mind vs. Heart: Aligning Your Inner Self
01:12:43 Inspiration and Living True to Yourself
01:17:19 The Joy of Karaoke and Overcoming Fear
01:21:00 Living a No Regrets Life
01:25:45 Pride and Gratitude: Reflecting on Accomplishments
01:38:58 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Useful SJP Guest Links/Resources:
IG: @jeffkeil3000 & @lumitymedia
X: @jeffkeil3000
Podcast: Passionfruit (Spotify, Apple, & Youtube)
Lumity - Learn.Share.Grow. (Website, Youtube, & Apple App Store)
