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Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 308: Tammy WiseDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Tammy Wise, a mind, body, strength expert, author of The Art of Strength and creator of the BodyLogos Method––a self-alignment strength training method––and NEW BodyLogos App! Tammy Wise is a widely respected mind-body fitness expert, owner of BodyLogos, Inc., author of The Art of Strength: Sculpt the Body ~ Train the Mind, and producer of the NEW BodyLogos App. A former Broadway dancer turned Tao minister, Tammy was voted the Best of Fitness by Time Out New York (twice) and has appeared in Martha Stewart’s Whole Living magazine, New York Magazine, N...
2021-03-3029 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 111: Most Downloaded Episode - Kristin Engvig, Founder of Women’s International NetworkingOn today's episode of Global Nomad Hacks, we are sharing the most downloaded episode since the launch of the podcast. Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Kristin Engvig, Founder & CEO of WIN. A pioneer and thought leader in the field of creativity, feminine and authentic leadership. Kristin Engvig is the pioneering founder of WIN (women’s international networking). She embraces global responsibility through innovative leadership events and personal speaking engagements to inspire women worldwide to become agents of possibility. She was named among Diversity Global Magazine's Top 10 Influential Women in Global Diversity and won the Int...
2021-03-2629 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 109: Lauren Cohen - Immigration through Investment and Real EstateDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Serial entrepreneur Lauren Cohen is an International Lawyer, Realtor and Cross-Border Expert. Lauren is also a best-selling author and sought-after speaker and is a globally-acclaimed legal and real estate business advisor. Lauren’s passion for protecting the heart and soul of businesses shines through in all aspects of the services that she and her team provide. A graduate of York University and Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, Lauren is a dual citizen. She has been featured in Inc. Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Working Mother, TV, hundreds of podcasts and rad...
2021-03-1230 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 305: Ted Rubin – Return on RelationshipsDr. Heidi talks with Ted Rubin, leading Social Marketing Strategist, Speaker, Author, Provocateur, and CMO of Photofy. In March 2009 Ted started using and evangelizing the term ROR, Return on Relationship #RonR. Many people in the social media world know Ted for his enthusiastic, energetic and undeniably personal connection to people... #NoLetUp! His book, Return on Relationship, was released January 2013, How To Look People in the Eye Digitally was released January 2105 and The Age of Influence… Selling to the Digitally Connected Customer was released in May 2017. Website: TedRubin.com ROR: Return on Relationship™, #RonR…...
2021-02-1643 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 304: Natasha Todorovic-Cowan, on Spiral Dynamics and TransformationDr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Natasha Todorovic-Cowan, is the CEO and co-founder of the National Values-Center Consulting (and owner of SPIRAL DYNAMICS® brand). Whether your challenges are resistance to change, cultures in conflict, strategic partnerships, dysfunctional teams, or strategic change implementation, Natasha's experience includes unraveling the people side of organizational challenges from C-suite to shop floor using a proven human systems approach. For over 25 years Natasha has been working with leaders, consultants, coaches, and organizations applying her proprietary SPIRAL DYNAMICS® cultural DNA survey, leadership assessments, and change readiness index to predict hurdles to change. Her...
2021-02-0132 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 103: James Ellsmoor - Virtual Island SummitDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews James Ellsmoor, Director, Island Innovation. James Ellsmoor, CEO & founder of Virtual Island Summit (VIS). VIS is an annual online conference with interactive sessions connecting 10,000+ attendees and 100+ speakers from 500+ island communities around the world. February 9th: Adapting Tourist Destinations for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads https://islandinnovation.co/remote-work Digital Nomad Conference - hospitality industry and remote workers alike: highlighting Curaçao, Arranmore, Guadalupe, Madiera, Lisbon. Website: www.islandinnovation.co Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/islandinnovation Twitter ID: @jellsmoor Instagram : @jellsmoor
2021-01-2933 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 303: Jennifer Bonine, the First Female Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Testing Tech CEODr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Jennifer Bonine, the CEO of AI Appstore, Inc., and the first female Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) testing tech CEO. AI Appstore specializes in custom subscription technology bundles, leveraging an intelligent platform to recommend actions and changes in the software development lifecycle. The company exceeds expectations of integration, testing, delivery, and management with a groundbreaking business model that is fully engaged in the sustainable development goals (“SDGs”) cultivated by the United Nations. At its core, AI integrates the human experience with technology. The ways in which Jenn and her team utilize AI allow the...
2021-01-1935 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 101: Heidi & Alden Global Nomads kickoff 2021Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste and her new team member, Alden Forbes share their kickoff to 2021 episode of Global Nomad Hacks. With an exciting year ahead, Dr. Heidi brings on her GenZ niece to join the Global Nomad Hacks team to provide a wider perspective for the coming year. They announce the launching of the “hacks” space on for finding resources for global nomads. They also talk about greater integration of the Evolving Digital Self and Global Nomads Hacks shows. Looking forward to an exciting year coming out of the 2020 chrysalis. GNH Website: https://globalnomadhacks.com...
2021-01-1539 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 042: Staff Pick: Victoria Vives Khuong, Divine Sexuality and Healing TeacherPlease enjoy a replay of our staff's pick with Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste chatting with Victoria Vives Khuong, Divine Sexuality and Healing teacher. Victoria Vives is a leading expert in Divine Sexuality, Shamanism and Energy Healing. Descending from renown lineages in the healing and spiritual arts, Victoria started practicing in 2000 and is a highly accredited teacher, having trained thousands of practitioners internationally. Singer songwriter, dancer choreographer, martial artist stunt woman, a personality in Spanish prime time television for ten years, YouTube personality with over five million views, Telly Award and Beijing Television Award winner, she ca...
2021-01-0829 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 302: Editors Choice - Yuan Wang : Civilization 2.0To kick off the New Year we are sharing an Editor's Choice - Yuan Wang : Civilization 2.0. Be sure to join us January 19th for a brand new episode of Evolving Digital Self. Dr. Heidi and Yuan Wang, the Manifestation Architect, talk blockchain, distributed ledger technologies (DLT) and upleveling to Civilization 2.0. Yuan Wang is a futurist, technologist, manifestation architect, #1 best selling author and parallel entrepreneur who designs #DLT systems and transformational experiences that help humanity play its way to Abundance. For over two decades, Yuan designed, coded and operated some of the most popular 3D video...
2021-01-0536 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 041: Kick Off 2021 With Financial Security For MobilityEncore presentation of interview with Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste and her guest Lisa R Mitchell, MBA. Principal of Living A Global Lifestyle. Lisa is an innovative, Global Executive and Consultant with over 20 years’ experience in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Lisa has held Senior Leadership roles in the Banking, Financial Services, and Global Education industries within Fortune 500 global organizations. Currently, through her Living A Global Lifestyle Brand she is using her global experience and diverse skillset to curate content and craft uniquely designed workshops to provide the tools and...
2020-12-2540 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 301: Encore of Jonathan “Santa JG” Meath – On Being SantaThis is a Special Christmas Encore Presentation of Dr. Heidi interviewing her cousin, Jonathan “Santa JG” Meath, an Effervescent Personality, Television Producer, & Professional Santa Claus. Jonathan Meath is an award–winning American TV producer based in Boston, currently living in Hawaii, who is notable for earning numerous Emmy nominations and a George Foster Peabody Award. He is known for his commitment to children's educational television. He was Senior Producer of the TV game show Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? He was also Producer of Zoom on PBS, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss on Nickelodeon, and PA...
2020-12-2233 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 040: Miles Clark - Pro Skier on the RoadDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Miles Clark, pro-skier, mountain guide and host of the Snowbrains podcast (featured in January’s Podcast Magazine). Miles spends his Winters in search of snow across hemispheres and the in between time surfing in the middle. He discovered his passion for snow sports while studying molecular biology at University of California at Berkeley, where he fell in with members of the ski team. After several seasons in Tahoe, he committed to pursuing a career in guiding. Not your average ski bum, he connected with the extreme snow sports community and now...
2020-12-1837 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 222: Tim Panagos – COVID19 Contact Tracing with AI Enabled WearableDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Tim Panagos, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Microshare.io. Tim Panagos is an entrepreneur, philosopher, engineer, and co-founder and Chief Technology Office at Microshare.io, which combines wireless data sources to allow better decision making while respecting the privacy of the individuals. Microshare's Universal Contact Tracing solution has been adopted globally as the centerpiece of comprehensive COVID-19 responses. Tim is an AI industry veteran with more than 25-years of developing data-driven applications for banking, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing companies. He studied computer science at the University of New Hampshire and holds a...
2020-12-0841 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 039: Madeline Jhawar - Travel Beyond the ObviousDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Madeline Jhawar, the founder and owner of Italy Beyond the Obvious and of Travel Beyond the Obvious. She grew up in Canada, but after 11 moves, she now lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her British-Indian husband and their two children. Madeline grew up in Edmonton Canada in a family that prioritized other cultures and languages. She did her elementary schooling in French immersion, then took German in high school. After high school, Madeline spent a year in Italy on an international exchange, and then went to college, where she did a...
2020-12-0437 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 038: James Roberts - Global Paralympic Athlete and Motivational CoachDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews James Owen Roberts an entrepreneur, podcast host and international speaker with over 15 years of experience in exercise, diet and mindset as both a coach, 2 x Paralympic athlete and alum of both Swansea University and the University of Chester. In addition to running James Owen Roberts Coaching, James also serves as a consultant for Wheelchair Rugby League Ireland. James was born to military parents at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (S.H.A.P.E) in 1986. James’ mother was a NATO civilian for 33 years and his father was a Master Sgt. in the Uni...
2020-11-2737 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 221: Amy Schuber - Clearing Chaos and AnxietyDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Amy Schuber, an Energy Healer, Intuitive Business Strategist and Podcast Host of Inspired Conversations. For over a decade, Amy has been successfully coaching, business owners, entrepreneurs & individuals on building, growing and sustaining a prosperous life, career or business while staying grounded and connected. Through her healing work she helps individuals remove inherited blocks that might stifle their growth. Clearing the inherited blocks helps clients find more peace, success, love and financial abundance. Amy’s intuitive gifts, strategic mind, savvy spirituality, curated resources and straight up smarts help her guide her cli...
2020-11-2437 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 037: Amy Schuber - Clearing Chaos and AnxietyDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Amy Schuber, an Energy Healer, Intuitive Business Strategist and Podcast Host of Inspired Conversations. For over a decade, Amy has been successfully coaching, business owners, entrepreneurs & individuals on building, growing and sustaining a prosperous life, career or business while staying grounded and connected. Through her healing work she helps individuals remove inherited blocks that might stifle their growth. Clearing the inherited blocks helps clients find more peace, success, love and financial abundance. Amy’s intuitive gifts, strategic mind, savvy spirituality, curated resources and straight up smarts help her guide her cli...
2020-11-2036 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 036: Mercedes Benz Vans USA Cross Country RoadtripDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Rich Webber, General Manage of Product and Marketing for Mercedes-Benz Vans USA & Nicolette Lambrechts, General Manage of Sales Operations for Mercedes-Benz Vans USA after the cross USA road trip. This past year during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been faced with unique challenges that have fundamentally disrupted our daily life and necessitated a variety of creative solutions from our working life to our time off. Mercedes-Benz Vans has jumped in to create a unique business strategy, taking business to the streets. This month Mercedes-Benz Vans Rich Webber, General Manager of Marketing and Nic...
2020-11-1335 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 220: Rijul Arora – Millennial Digital Wellbeing AdvocateDr. Heidi talks with Rijul Arora, Digital Well Being Advocate and Practitioner. Rijul is a technology enthusiast working on building a better working world through technology. But, he's a millennial who’s been on both sides of the table-completely addicted to technology, left it and now he has a healthy relationship with technology. This transition has completely transformed his life personally, professionally, and mentally. Thus, he spread this message of “healthy relationships with technology” through various platforms. Professionally, he is working with EY and helping clients in end to end technology transformation. Personally, he has d...
2020-11-1037 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 035: Melissa Del Toro Schaffner - Voice ActorDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Melissa Del Toro Schaffner - Voice Actor, international best selling author, and an accomplished Accountability Coach and Digital Nomad. Melissa Del Toro Schaffner is an American Voice Actor, Podcaster, and an accomplished Accountability Coach. She has worn multiple hats including international best selling author, Creator and Illustrator of the Minority Girl Empowerment Coloring Book “Careers for Little Sisters”, and contestant on the nationally televised game show “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire”. Melissa's educational background is in Electrical Engineering and Project Management and she has lived and worked all over the United...
2020-11-0639 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 034: Ray Blakney - Pajama Entrepreneur and PolyglotDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Ray Blakney Pijama Entrepreneur. Ray Blakney is probably like every other award-winning Filipino-American entrepreneur who grew up in Turkey and lives in Mexico that you know. He comes from a long line of world travelers (his American father grew up in Rhodesia, and his American grandfather grew up in China) and the bug has never left him. Over the last 12 years he has built a location independent lifestyle that has allowed him, his wife and recently his baby son to travel around the world whenever they want without b...
2020-10-3035 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 219: Anjel B Hartwell, Names as Identity and Brand, Sharing Art with PODDr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Anjel B Hartwell, known as The Wealthy Life Mentor, is an internationally known artist, author & evolutionary alchemist. Honored as a Be The Change “Movement To Watch” Award Winner and considered one of America’s Premier Experts, she has appeared multiple times in the major media and is the Creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Apple #1 Internationally ranked Wickedly Smart Women Podcast and is hired to consult with high achieving leaders who are called to be the Vanguard of the Creative Age. Visit her at www.thewealthylifementor.com or peruse her online art gall...
2020-10-2737 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 033: Alyea Sandovar - Playification Across CulturesDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Alyea Sandovar, PhD - a game and play consultant for online entrepreneurs. Columbian by birth, naturalized American, at home in Amsterdam when not on the road in Bali or Munich. Alyea is a game and play consultant and supports online entrepreneurs to gamify their programs, products and marketing. She has an in-depth of understanding into what it means to be human and to be playful through study and experience. She has a whole slew of degrees: the focus of her PhD was game design and production, She also has a Masters in P...
2020-10-1634 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 218: Nona Yehia - Food and Community Vertical HarvestDr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Nona Yehia, Co-Founder & CEO of Vertical Harvest. An architect and entrepreneur, Nona conceptualized and built Vertical Harvest, the first vertical hydroponic greenhouse in the world. Following her passion for local food and experiences growing up with a brother with developmental disabilities, Nona coached Vertical Harvest to success and continues to lead the company in bringing architectural, economic, and social innovation to communities nationwide. In 2020, Nona was chosen as a CNN Champion for Change. This award profiles 10 innovators leading the charge to a better world with new ideas and groundbreaking solutions.
2020-10-1334 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 032: Victoria Vives Khuong, Divine Sexuality and Healing TeacherDr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Victoria Vives Khuong, Divine Sexuality and Healing teacher. Victoria Vives is a leading expert in Divine Sexuality, Shamanism and Energy Healing. Descending from renown lineages in the healing and spiritual arts, Victoria started practicing in 2000 and is a highly accredited teacher, having trained thousands of practitioners internationally. Singer songwriter, dancer choreographer, martial artist stunt woman, a personality in Spanish prime time television for ten years, YouTube personality with over five million views, Telly Award and Beijing Television Award winner, she came to Los Angeles and went from being homeless wi...
2020-10-0929 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 031: Tony & Leanne Argyle - Travatical Podcast & MagazineDr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Tony and Leanne Argyle - Travatical Podcast and Magazine. Tony and Leanne Argyle have interviewed over 120 expats and full time travellers during the last 5 years about their lifestyle choices and, inspired by the results they have found, have hit the road themselves as full time travellers in 2019. You can subscribe to their free magazine with travel tips and and inspiring traveller interviews at travatical.com Website: www.travatical.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/travatical
2020-10-0241 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 030: Jonathan Soroff - Journalist and AuthorDr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Jonathan Soroff, journalist and author. After growing up in Newton and graduating from Duke University, Jonathan Soroff, 54, began his journalism career at The Boston Herald. For 28 years, he was the lead columnist for The Improper Bostonian Magazine, writing the social column and a celebrity interview in every issue and contributing numerous features. He’s written for a variety of publications, ranging from People Magazine, London's Royal Academy Magazine, The South China Morning Post, Modern Luxury, Dujour, The National, and the South African editions of Elle and Elle Decor. He is...
2020-09-2530 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 029: Robert Carlbo, TCK Liberian-Swedish Tennis Master in USADr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Robert Carlbo master of tennis professional with more than 35 years of tennis teaching experience and owner of carlbotennis, a tennis teaching company that specializes in teaching all levels of tennis players from beginners to touring professionals offering individual and group lessons. Programs include teaching all aspects of the game of tennis including tactical, technical, physical and mental using an athlete centered and science based approach to prevent injury, improve performance and joy. Additional programs include annual and development plans for all ages and levels. Video analysis of strokes and ma...
2020-09-1843 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 028: Lisa Mitchell - Financial Services for Global NomadsDr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Lisa R Mitchell, MBA. Principal of Living A Global Lifestyle. Lisa is an innovative, Global Executive and Consultant with over 20 years’ experience in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Lisa has held Senior Leadership roles in the Banking, Financial Services, and Global Education industries within Fortune 500 global organizations. Currently, through her Living A Global Lifestyle Brand she is using her global experience and diverse skillset to curate content and craft uniquely designed workshops to provide the tools and resources for people to live suc...
2020-09-1140 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 027: Mary Ann Pierce - Interactive Conference Tech Connecting Global AudiencesDr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Mary Ann Pierce, Founder and CEO of MAP Digital. The founder & CEO of MAP Digital, Inc., for over 20 years Mary Ann has fused the digital space to investment banking conferences and built MAP Digital: MetaMeetings™, an event platform as a service. Headquarter in New York City, MAP Digital produces live and virtual events globally and is the co-founder of the Equality Moonshot which fosters women-run STEM businesses solving the UN Sustainability Development Goals 2030. She is also an advisor to WATCH Media, a program which grew from her consultation with The Newhouse Sch...
2020-09-0440 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 026: Lyndall Farley, Sabbatical SpecialistDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Lyndall Farley, Sabbatical Specialist from Beyond a Break. Lyndall is a Sabbatical Specialist, helping people and companies thrive using the power of time off to boost wellbeing. Lyndall has taken 10 sabbaticals and now helps people navigate the logistical and emotional process. She left her corporate career to create Beyond a Break as a location independent business to fuel her sabbatical lifestyle. She believes that we can all get more out of our breaks – whether it’s a short break or a transformational sabbatical – It’s a chance to pause, reflect, recharge...
2020-08-2833 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 025: Andrew Jernigan - Insured NomadsDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Andrew Jernigan, one of the co-founders and the CEO of Insured Nomads. Global Nomad, Digital Nomad, Third Culture Family, Service provider for all of the above. Twenty years ago Andrew left all for global living to work from his laptop before the word digital nomad was a common term. During this time he has worked across five of the six continents, married an incredible international citizen who became a travel med/global health physician during these years. They have three TCK’s (third culture kids) who are global nomads. Andrew has...
2020-08-2138 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 217: Alden Forbes & Graham Campbell: Gen Z Perspective on Tech’s Influence on Defining Their FuturesDr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Brown sophomore, Jabberwok and lead singer for Falling Walrus, Alden Forbes, and her friend an amazingly talented triple threat from Julliard, Graham Campbell. In this conversation we talk about growing up with social media, being and following influencers, mental health, presence, quarantine perspectives, life choices and adulting, as well as the pandemic’s impact on performing arts. This episode is also celebrates Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste's, #1 Bestselling book, Digital Self Mastery Across Generations, Print edition now available from all on-line booksellers, and for order in local book sell...
2020-08-1846 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 024: Elle McPherson : Supporting Nomads Beyond the ItineraryDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Elle McPherson, a life-long adventurer, digital nomad, and founder of Beyond the Itinerary, providing life coaching to long-term travelers and global nomads. Since quitting her job and selling everything three years ago, she's backpacked through Southeast Asia for six months, become a yoga teacher, and is now a full-time location independent digital nomad, running her own coaching and consulting business. Her mission is to support other travelers with finding the change they seek through travel. Website: https://www.beyondtheitinerary.com Facebook Page: beyondtheitinerary Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/b...
2020-08-1430 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 023: Anita Bušić - Green Card for Extraordinary AbilitiesDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Anita Bušić Croatian entrepreneur granted US Green Card for Extraordinary Abilities Scientist | Entrepreneur | Inventor | Author | Speaker | Educator Anita Bušić is a visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit and background in life sciences (molecular biology, nutrition, public health). Her digital health innovation BodyRecog, her companies BodyRecog Metrics in USA and LIVE GOOD in Croatia, and she herself, have in total won 36 awards and recognitions. These include 18 inventions awards from 12 inventions shows for BodyRecog, and a “Top 10 Most Innovative in Global Sports Innovation” proclamation in 2017 for her companies. In 2016, Anita has been procl...
2020-08-0733 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 216: James Roberts, Amputee Transformational CoachDr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with James Roberts, transformation coach helping fellow amputees lose 10lbs + by trade. An elite Paralympic athlete for just over a decade. Represented Great Britain at countless World Championships and 2 Paralympics Games (Beijing 2008 and London 2012) to just name a few. James was born with a congenital disability called femoral dysplasia and a floating hip of the left leg as well as scoliosis of the spine. He grew up on a NATO base in S.H.A.P.E (Casteau), Belgium, but now resides back in Prestatyn, North Wales. He is a transformation coach b...
2020-08-0438 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 022: Kristin Engvig - Founder of Women’s International NetworkingDr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Kristin Engvig, Founder & CEO of WIN. A pioneer and thought leader in the field of creativity, feminine and authentic leadership. Kristin Engvig is the pioneering founder of WIN (women’s international networking). She embraces global responsibility through innovative leadership events and personal speaking engagements to inspire women worldwide to become agents of possibility. She was named among Diversity Global Magazine's Top 10 Influential Women in Global Diversity and won the International Alliance of Women Award. She has dedicated the past 22 years to women’s leadership and organizational change in order to in...
2020-07-3129 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 021: Eli Adelson - Peace & Harmony Co.Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Eli Adelson is an avid traveller, primarily based in Asia, and Co-Owner of Peace and Harmony Co. and Global Nomad As Co-Owner of Peace and Harmony Co. (P&H Co.), Eli Adelson built it up to a high six-figure business while traveling the world (24+ countries), living abroad in Europe and Asia, and finishing a degree from UMass while in Thailand. While not everything works out perfectly, he lives a life most people dream of. Now he’s passionately helping others live in “flow” — when things work out in your favor effortlessly — so they experience...
2020-07-2430 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 215: Laura Burton - Internet Marketing Strategist, ConsultantLaura Burton is an internet marketing strategist. She has successfully helped over 15,000 business owners put their advertising dollars to good use to increase sales and build their businesses online. She knows what works and how to get results with internet marketing. Laura saw the devastation business owners suffered through online industry changes and bad marketing choices over the last 8 yrs. She is on a mission to help business owners get the best sales and marketing solutions for their budget. Her #1 core value is to only offer products and services that achieve measurable results. Laura is th...
2020-07-2134 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 020: Vivian Glyck, Just Like My ChildDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Vivian Glyck, founder of Just Like My Child Foundation. She created the foundation in 2006 following the birth of her son, Zak. Through the experience of a mother’s love for her child, Vivian woke up to realize the value of every human life. After learning about the horrific numbers of children dying from malaria and orphaned by the AIDS epidemic in Africa, Vivian was moved to make a difference. Vivian is a recognized thought leader in global issues facing the health, education, and economic leadership of vulnerable adolescent girls and wom...
2020-07-1732 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 019: Andrew Murdoch - Founder Digital Nomad JourneyDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Andrew Murdoch, Digital Nomad and founder of Digital Nomad Journey. Andrew Murdoch spent the better part of his adult years working and serving as a scuba instructor on cruise ships, an industrial firefighter in the Canadian oil patch, a freight train conductor, and Coast Guard Rescue Diver at a hovercraft base. Andrew recognizes that the technology revolution will impact numerous industries and create opportunities like never before. He believes that many people only feel “stuck” in their current rut because they haven’t been exposed to the limitless possibilities of becomin...
2020-07-1032 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 214: Summer Felix-Mulder - Creative solutions for communicationDr. Heidi talks with Summer Felix-Mulder, CEO and Founder of The Draw Shop. Summer is an entrepreneur, author and podcast host. Summer has been in the marketing arena for decades, holds creative degrees from Pepperdine University and loves writing, being a mom, step mom, wife and all things marketing and storytelling. At her company The Draw Shop, attention-holding whiteboard and cartoon videos are made for the world’s best minds and companies. She is also the host of the "Backstage Business" podcast and the "Everything Always" Podcast, a podcast for blended families. Website: www.thedrawshop.co...
2020-07-0629 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 018: Laura DiBenedetto -The Six Habits and finding Happiness in HawaiiDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Laura DiBenedetto, digital nomad and author of The Six Habits. Laura teaches how to create the life of our dreams without changing who we are. As Founder and CEO of Vision Advertising, she has helped hundreds of companies build and grow profitable enterprises. Laura lives on Maui with her husband. Website: www.thesixhabits.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lauraldibenedetto Twitter ID: lauraldibenedetto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraldibenedetto
2020-07-0332 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 017: Farah Pandith - How We Win Against ExtremismDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Farah Pandith, Author, foreign policy strategist, and former diplomat. A world-leading expert and pioneer in countering violent extremism, she is a frequent media commentator and public speaker. Her book is "How We Win: How Cutting-Edge Entrepreneurs, Political Visionaries, Enlightened Business Leaders, and Social Media Mavens Can Defeat the Extremist Threat". She served as a political appointee under Presidents George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, and most recently she was the first-ever Special Representative to Muslim Communities, serving both Secretaries Hillary Clinton and John Kerry. She has s...
2020-06-2637 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 213: Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina – Founder of Consciously DigitalDr. Heidi talks with Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina is a digital wellness coach, Huffington Post blogger, author of Homo Distractus and a TEDx speaker. She got rid of her smartphone as well as her senior international career in digital marketing, when she realised how dependent she had become on her gadget. Dr Dedyukhina is the founder of Consciously Digital™, a London-based digital wellbeing consultancy. Consciously Digital helps people balance their use of modern technologies and offline life. She speaks and writes about the impact of technology on us - present and future. Consciously Digital Coach Training program is th...
2020-06-2345 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 016: Louise Wiles - Thriving Abroad, Expat RelocationDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Louise Wiles Change and Transition/Expat coach, author podcast host. Do you consider yourself any of the following: Third Culture Family, Provide products/services for any of the above? Louise is a coach and consultant supporting individuals and organizations to navigate the challenges and maximize the opportunities and outcomes of relocation and international employment. Through her coaching and training programs, Louise supports individuals and dual career couples to navigate change and transition positively and build thriving professional and personal lives abroad Louise is also the author of Thriving A...
2020-06-1936 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 015: Adrianne George, Democrats Abroad delegate for 2020 ElectionDr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Adrianne George, an advocate for expat voting rights and finding a voice for women of color in Europe. American by birth, and Swedish by marriage. She is a business communications consultant and social entrepreneur with international experience in marketing communications both agency and in-house. Her passion is helping small companies reach their business communications goals. Her focus has included the automotive, entertainment, life sciences, and non-profit sectors in Europe and the USA. 2016-2020 Democratic National Committee Member | 2019 Sisterhood of Greatness Award winner | 2012 Maishagalen Entrepreneur of the Year Award winner | D...
2020-06-1247 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 212: Tracy Paye – Miss Organized on Feng ShuiDr. Heidi talks with Tracy Paye, Founder of Miss Organized. Tracy is a Certified Professional Organizer, Feng Shui Practitioner and Productivity Coach. Since the age of 12, Tracy has used her gift of creating order out of chaos to transform hundreds of homes and thousands of lives.
A leading authority on the hows of organizing and the whys of clutter, Tracy’s expertise has been featured in the media on news stations such as NBC, Fox 5 and the CW, TV shows including Face the Truth and This is San Diego, podcasts around the country and publications such as...
2020-06-0942 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 014: Dr. Anna Cabeca - Family & Female Health UntetheredDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Dr. Anna Cabeca, The Girlfriend Doctor. Dr. Anna Cabeca, a triple board certified, Emory University trained physician and hormone expert was diagnosed with early menopause at age 38. Devastated, she set out on a personal wellness journey to reverse her menopause side effects, which resulted in her delivery of a healthy baby girl at the age of 41. After experiencing her own health successes, Dr. Cabeca began counseling others, ultimately changing the lives of thousands of women across the globe. Her new book “The Hormone Fix” and other empowering transformation programs have helped...
2020-06-0537 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 013: Mark Philpott - Global Travel ChannelDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Mark Philpott Founder, CEO, Podcast Host Global Travel Channel and Father of Oska. Mark has his finger on the pulse of social consciousness, his brains in the laboratory of positive change and his heart at the centre of sustainable transformation. Rain-maker, people-connector and serial-doer he is an inspiring and energetic communicator whose passion is connecting and empowering change. He is an ex Global Corporate Executive, a Founder of a Global Not for Profit Org, a Philanthropist, a Publisher of 14 publications, an Author, an award winning Filmmaker, Global Public Speaker, Endurance Athlete, Serial Tr...
2020-05-2932 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 211: Lori Lyons, Entrepreneurial SwivelDr. Heidi talks with website designer and digital marketer – Lori Lyons. Lori is a non technical person in a technical world. She is the owner and creative director of Ignite Marketing, a website design and digital agency. Her program, Make Your Marketing Simple, helps confused Encore Entrepreneurs navigate today’s marketing and technical maze. She is currently writing a book for the Encore Entrepreneurs and will be launching her podcast this summer. Lori lives in Atlanta with her husband and son. She loves her Atlanta Braves baseball, any football game that is playing on TV and...
2020-05-2639 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 012: Aaron Slosberg - Immersive Cultural ExperiencesDr. Heidi Forbes öste interviews Aaron Slosberg of Where There Be Dragons. Aaron Slosberg B.A., Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Study of Religion and History; University of California–Los Angeles, M.A., History; University of California–Los Angeles. Aaron’s love of learning has brought him to over 30 countries around the globe as a student, teacher, and traveler. Before coming to Dragons, Aaron worked as the Program Coordinator for UCLA Outdoor Adventures where he managed the university’s group wilderness excursions and outdoor leadership training program. He completed his masters degree in History at UCLA w...
2020-05-2236 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 210: Thom Singer – Saving Virtual Events from BLAH BLAH BLAHDr. Heidi talks with Human Connection Catalyst – Thom Singer. Thom Singer is an advisor to executives, a speaker and content creator. After a successful career in sales and marketing, he became a growth leadership speaker in 2009. A decade later he has brought his high energy presentations and action-oriented content to over 950 audiences. Thom knows that as the speaker or master of ceremonies he has a responsibility to set the tone for a strong conference attendee experience. Known as “The Conference Catalyst” he creates an atmosphere of fun and interaction that lasts beyond his presentation. In this r...
2020-05-1233 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 009: Ann Sieg - e-Commerce Business SchoolDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Ann Sieg - Founder of the E-Commerce Business School. Fitting for remote lifestyle. Ann Sieg and her husband owned a thriving windshield replacement business for twelve years. Then almost overnight, a new state law literally destroyed their company. They were left with nothing. So Ann took her little “side-hustle” business and doubled-down…taking her sales from 2K per month to 90K per month in three months’ time. It was more than enough to bring her husband home. But she didn’t stop there… Network marketing, in...
2020-05-0140 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 209: Claudia Muehlenweg – Holistic VisionDr. Heidi talks with Claudia Muehlenweg (moo-lan-weg), Natural Vision Improvement Coach and Founder & CEO of Holistic Vision. Claudia Muehlenweg, founder & CEO of Holistic Vision, always hated her glasses and has made it her mission to help others see clearly naturally… just like she has done. Through webinars, online programs, a membership and private coaching, she helps her clients see better, no matter what vision challenge they struggle with. Her Naturally Clear Vision System improves all vision problems including presbyopia, myopia, astigmatism, squint, lazy eye and eye diseases such as cataracts, macula degeneration and glaucoma. She also helps he...
2020-04-2826 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 008: Simone Janssen - Executive Coach Across Two ContinentsDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Simone Janssen, a German born, Naturalized American married to an American from Hawaii. They have worked as digital nomads for the last two years. As an executive coach, Simone helps leaders grow their organizations and create highly effective, aligned teams, driving revenue and scale. As a senior advisor, she’s been a part of the conversation on each side of the table. She knows intimately the frustration and pain leaders go through when they don’t get the results they need to grow the business, as well as team members, when...
2020-04-2428 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 007: Pamela Paquin - Resilience in Divorce as Love RefugeeDr. Heidi Forbes Öste in conversation with Pamela Paquin the founder of Peace Fur, farmer and Advocate for Conscious Consumption and Production. Pamela launched Peace Fur in 2015 in response to two questions. How do humans reduce suffering that results from our consumption of resources, and how does a single mother support her child while still saving the world? As a globe trotting systems analyst focused on assisting multi nationals execution of sustainable business solutions for 20 years, the compulsion to lead industry solutions crashed into the carnage of New England roads covered in wildlife when she ret...
2020-04-1741 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 208: Marc Guberti – Breakthrough SuccessDr. Heidi talks with Marc Guberti is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author with over 100,000 students in over 180 countries enrolled in his online courses. He hosts 3 podcasts and several evergreen virtual summits where he teaches people how to grow their businesses and achieve personal transformations. He coaches authors, speakers, coaches, and business owners on how they can attract more traffic to their content and boost revenue. Website: marcguberti.com Facebook Page: facebook.com/marcgubertiblog Twitter ID: @MarcGuberti Instagram: @MarcGuberti This episode is also celebrates Dr. Heidi Forbes Ös...
2020-04-1428 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 006: Jessica Theifels - Content Creator and Author around the WorldDr. Heidi Forbes Öste, Jessica Thiefels is the Founder and CEO of Jessica Thiefels Consulting, a content marketing agency, a coach and an upcoming author. She traveled the world for 8 months while running her business and writing her book. Her mission is to help millennials get intentional in life, business and career, which starts and ends with the power we already have to choose what we want and when we want it. Living life with intention has helped her move across the country, build a thriving business, and travel the world. Her mission is to start a c...
2020-04-1031 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 005: Sandra Estok, Cybersecurity, Protecting Yourself from Identity TheftDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews cybersecurity corporate speaker Sandra Estok, native Venezuelan, naturalized America. She's the author of the Happily Ever Cyber!™ book series and the founder of Way2Protect™. Sandra Estok, founder of Way2Protect™ is a Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker; Corporate Trainer, and the author of the international bestselling series Happily Ever Cyber!™ Through her publications, Sandra is committed to share her journey, her experience, and expertise using simple concepts and inspirational stories to help others protect what most matters to them against hackers, scammers and Cybermonsters™. She brings over twenty years of multicultu...
2020-04-0932 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 004: Alden Forbes - Solo Girl on Gap Year in Asia and South AmericaDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews her niece, Alden Forbes, about her gap year working and traveling in Asia and South America as a solo young woman. Alden Forbes, is a first-year Contemplative Studies and Music Performance student at Brown University. With a sense of curiosity instilled in her from a young age by her globe-trotting parents, she took a year before college to travel. Self-funded and self-designed, her nomadic nine months consisted of homestays, hostels, work-aways, hitch-hiking, and even weeks in a Buddhist monastery. She learned (and is still learning) how to travel as a global citizen, w...
2020-04-0830 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 003: Raymond Lott - The Marine RapperDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Raymond Lott, aka The Marine Rapper. Raymond Lott is a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. Lott is the Creator of The Military Musician, a platform, directory and resource for military musicians and their fans. He also founded, Ninja Punch Music, an all military musician record label comprised of recording artists from around the world. Website: ninjapunchmusic.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/raymonddlott Twitter ID: twitter.com/themarinerapper Instagram: instagram.com/themarinerapper
2020-04-0740 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 002: Debbie Arcangeles - The OffBeat Life for Digital NomadsDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Debbie Arcangeles, a remote entrepreneur and host of The Offbeat Life, a podcast where she interviews individuals who are location independent and digital nomads. Debbie is a remote entrepreneur and host of The Offbeat Life. A podcast where she interviews individuals who are location independent and digital nomads. She is an expert at turning hobbies into profitable businesses and monetizing podcasts. Debbie is also the founder of HowToCreateAPodcast.com, an all in one resource for learning how to start and take your podcast from hobby to profitable business. website: theoffbeatlife.c...
2020-04-0639 min
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 001: Global Nomad Hacks for the Global Citizen, Digital Nomad, Expat, Third Culture Families and ExplorerDr. Heidi Forbes Öste introduces her new show Global Nomad Hacks. This show will focus on the stories, secrets, challenges and joys of life as a global nomad, digital nomad, expat and third culture family, raising and being global citizens. In a world where global mobility is no longer a novelty or purely for pleasure for many, we are have much to share. From mixed cultures in families to rules and regulations of work, immigration, taxation and healthcare to beautiful and terrifying experiences at home and abroad to repatriation (both intentional and forced) and connecting to like m...
2020-04-0504 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 207: David Adelson – Peace & Harmony CompanyDr. Heidi talks with David Adelson, Product Development, Peace And Harmony Company. David's Master’s degree Advisors thought he should be a stand-up comic. Instead, he remained a lifelong healer, author, meditation teacher and developer, creating 700+ products and programs founded in consciousness and wholeness, He spent decades studying Quantum Physics, consciousness, Unified Field Theory, and the best water balloon weapons available (Zuru Bunch O Balloons). He believes in "light-switch" solutions: rather than fight the dark, just flip the lightswitch and the darkness goes. Every one of his programs is completely effortless and simple — and they've helped millions whet...
2020-03-3128 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 206: Devi Adea – Spiritual AwakeningsDr. Heidi talks with Devi Adea is a spiritual entrepreneur and creator of the popular Podcast on Purpose Online Academy. Devi works with Spiritual Entrepreneurs and Conscious Leaders to help them embrace their soul’s purpose, upgrade their consciousness, and share their message and mission with the world through their own media platform and/or soul-driven lifestyle business. Devi is a recognized “Icon of Influence” in the New Media Space and interviews today’s top podcasters and influencers on her show, Podcast on Purpose and shares her spiritual entrepreneurial insights on her top-ranked Spiritual Entrepreneur Podcast. When she is n...
2020-03-2435 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 205: Dr. Heidi's Quarantine TipsDr. Heidi talks quarantine tips in the rise of fears and anxiety around coronavirus (COVID19) global spread. KINDNESS MENTAL HEALTH - Unlocking of WithHope by Enlyte – download the enlyte app for stigma free and remote mental health treatment and support. In state of emergency there can be no recovery without mental health support. If you are suffering from Anxiety, stress, substance use disorder, the entire enlyte app has been unlocked for free usage during the 30 day quarantine. (Normally limited functionality in the free version). Financial fear, anxiety around getting di...
2020-03-1723 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 204: Dr. Meg Van Deusen – Stressed in the USDr. Heidi talks with Dr. Meg Van Deusen, a clinical psychologist from Seattle. Author of Stressed in the US: 12 Tools to Tackle Anxiety, Loneliness, Tech-Addiction and More. Dr. Van Deusen received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Santa Clara University and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the California Professional School of Psychology, Los Angeles. She has worked with children, adolescents and adults in various treatment settings throughout the Los Angeles and Seattle areas. Her knowledge of and passion for attachment theory, mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, sleep and dreams informs her belief that meaningful connection with...
2020-02-1837 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 127: Sean Hinton - Reskilling and the Future of Work with SkyHiveOn this episode Dr. Heidi interviews Sean is a founder and CEO of SkyHive. Rapid digital transformation requires companies to rapidly transform their workforces. Reskilling is a global priority, yet there are no known tools that support it. SkyHive is the world’s most advanced enterprise SaaS platform that uses artificial intelligence to drive unparalleled insights into the skills of a workforce, supporting a company’s efforts to upskill and reskill through the acquisition, engagement and development of its people. It revolutionizes our understanding of labor markets, workforces and skills, effectively solving the global reskilling challenge facing most organizations toda...
2019-10-2235 min
Evolving Digital SelfDon Hernandez – Stigma Free Mental Health SolutionsOn this episode Dr. Heidi interviews Don Hernandez, CEO of Enlyte, helping others help themselves on day at a time.On this episode Dr. Heidi interviews Don Hernandez, CEO of Enlyte, helping others help themselves on day at a time. Don Hernandez has extensive experience in global organizations that provide key technology solutions to help clients achieve productivity and efficiency improvements, reduce costs, manage risks, and drive engagement through innovation. A veteran of helping people learn and retain information, Don recently became involved in Mental Health. The Enlyte solution provides a Stigma Free buddy in your pocket...
2019-06-2534 min
Evolving Digital SelfSupreet Singh Manchanda - Process before digital transformationOn this episode Dr. Heidi interviews Supreet Manchanda from Barcelona where they were both presenting at the TRIUM executive MBA alumni event. Inspiring conversation on remembering to focus on process before layering on digital transformation.On this episode Dr. Heidi interviews Supreet Manchanda from Barcelona where they were both presenting at the TRIUM executive MBA alumni event. Inspiring conversation on remembering to focus on process before layering on digital transformation. Supreet Manchanda is Managing Director of Raiven Capital, a global venture capital firm with two funds - A $100M early stage Canadian fund and a $250M Silicon...
2019-06-1832 min
Evolving Digital SelfDr. Heidi Forbes Öste on Digital Wellbeing and Global NomadsOn this mini episode Dr Heidi Forbes Öste streams live from the Barcelona airport on being a digital global nomad, the future of Evolving Digital Self and upcoming projects. Overview of Digital Wellbeing as it is covered on Evolving Digital Self for 2BalanceU. There are four areas of Digital Wellbeing that are interconnected. First of all, there's the individual and that's the most important part because the individual is part of all of the other pieces. In this we look at the human relationship with technology and how we're engaging with it, improving our behaviors a...
2019-05-2808 min
Evolving Digital SelfOskar Öste - GenZ Resonance TalksOn this episode Dr. Heidi interviews her son, Oskar Öste about his upcoming podcast, GenZ Resonance Talks. Oskar decided when he graduated from high school to lead a life based on his curiosity. He is following a career based on the organic flow of life and exploring opportunities as they come and go (without resistance). The launch of his podcast @GenZResonanceTalks is the product of his journey towards deep research and discovery. Watch this kid go, as he follows the path to explore the answers to some of our greatest challenges today. Twitter @GenZResonanceTalks
2019-04-0230 min
Evolving Digital SelfMatthew Cooke – Body-Based BreakthroughOn this episode Dr. Heidi interviews Matthew Cooke about integration of mind body relationships and technology. For close to a decade, Matthew Cooke, the Founder and Creator of Body Based Breakthrough and The Supreme Performance Academy, has helped lone wolf entrepreneurs and start-ups get off the emotional roller coaster of entrepreneurship, and build sustainable high performance practices and habits, based on their cycles and rhythms. Through his background in neuroscience, movement and organization strategies, his Work Brings People Back to Themselves and their Biology, so they can live a Rich life, and create and contribute...
2019-03-2632 min
Evolving Digital SelfRie Norregard – Designing for HumanityOn this episode Dr. Heidi interviews Rie Norregard, Managing Creative Director and host of Designing for Humanity. Rie is a Managing Creative Director at SYPartners, helping clients envision and build a future that’s made for all of us—and the best in us. Rie also hosts SYPartners' podcast, Designing for Humanity. Previously, Rie co-founded and was CEO of Omhu, and worked as a creative director at leading design firms, such as Smart Design, Organic, Quirky, and Frog Design. Outside of her role at SYPartners, Rie is an advisor to start-ups, and is a frequent spea...
2019-03-1531 min
Evolving Digital SelfFarah Pandith – Defeating ExtremismOn this episode Dr. Heidi interviews Farah Pandith, author of How We Win: How Cutting-Edge Entrepreneurs, Political Visionaries, Enlightened Business Leaders, and Social Media Mavens Can Defeat the Extremist Threat- and former first-ever Special Representative to Muslim Communities at the U.S. Department of State. FARAH PANDITH is an author, foreign policy strategist, and former diplomat. A world-leading expert and pioneer in countering violent extremism, she is a frequent media commentator and public speaker. She served as a political appointee under Presidents George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, and most recently she was...
2019-03-0939 min
Evolving Digital SelfCennydd Bowles - Future EthicsOn this episode Dr. Heidi interviews fellow digital ethicist Cennydd Bowles – designer and tech ethics consultant. Cennydd Bowles is a London-based designer with fifteen years of experience advising clients including Twitter, Ford, Cisco, and the BBC. His focus today is the ethics of emerging technology. He has lectured on the topic at Facebook, Stanford University, and Google, and is a sought-after speaker at technology and design events worldwide. His second book, Future Ethics, was published in 2018. Website: cennydd.com Twitter ID: @cennydd This episode is also celebrates the launch of Dr. Heidi Fo...
2019-03-0532 min
Evolving Digital SelfChristopher Carfi - Content Marketing and GoDaddyOn this episode Dr. Heidi interviews Christopher Carfi, Sr. Director of Content Marketing at GoDaddy on the evolution of branding, content and building tools that resonate. Christopher Carfi heads up global content marketing for GoDaddy. Over his career, he spent nearly ten years as part of the advanced technology group at Andersen Consulting/Accenture; has headed up product, marketing, and product marketing groups at a number of early stage companies, has been a startup founder; and was part of the early team at Ant’s Eye View, which was acquired by PriceWaterhouseCoopers. He joined GoDaddy in...
2019-02-2639 min
Evolving Digital SelfSusan Farren - Founder of Resiliency 1stOn this episode Dr. Heidi interviews retired paramedic, founder of First Responders Resiliency. Susan Farren was a paramedic for more than 30 years, Susan is also a published author, inspirational speaker, and the founder of First Responders Resiliency - a non-profit that helps first responders and their families deal with the stress and trauma they deal with on a daily basis. Website: www.resiliency1st.org Facebook Page: First responders Resiliency Instagram : First Responders Resiliency This episode is also celebrates the launch of Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste's, new #1 Bestselling book, Digital Self M...
2019-02-1833 min
Evolving Digital SelfTim Driver, Empowering Boomers In the Workforce and OutDr. Heidi talks with Tim Driver, CEO, Age Friendly Ventures, Inc. Tim Driver founded Age Friendly Ventures in 2006. He has a successful track record starting and building digital businesses that make a social contribution. Age Friendly Ventures operates Age Friendly Advisor, RetirementJobs.com and Mature Caregivers. Prior to Age Friendly Ventures, as a Board Member and SVP of Consumer Products at Salary.com, Driver helped establish, build and popularize a firm that leveled the playing field for employees by making compensation and career information available to millions. Prior to Salary.com, Driver was a group director in...
2019-02-1228 min
Evolving Digital SelfNir Eyal – On Habits, Distraction and EthicsOn this episode Dr. Heidi interviews Nir Eyal, author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The...
2019-02-0534 min
Evolving Digital SelfUnpacking CES 2019: AI from Vibrators to DronesOn this episode Dr. Heidi unpacks her bag from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 sharing the delightful discoveries in digital wellbeing using AI, AR and 3D printing from vibrators to drones. Her special guest, Tally Forbes, provides a fun and fresh across generations response to future tech as they unpack. Aetrex.com - insoles Elsecorp.com - customized shopping experiences, using AI and AR MaskID.com - for customized face treatments and masks OhMiBod: - BlueMotion Nex|1 – second Generation, Lovelife Krush kegel trainer AEE Mach1 Drones Touchpoint Loop Earplugs Eyeforcer for tech-neck This episode is also celeb...
2019-01-2928 min
Evolving Digital SelfEpisode 105: Cabot “FollowTheHam” Bigham – American RallyCross DriverOn this episode Dr. Heidi interviews her nephew, Cabot “Follow the Ham” Bigham, American Rallycross Driver on the focus, agility, speed, personal branding and wellbeing it takes to win. Cabot Bigham is an American rallycross driver, born in 1996. At the age of 13, he began his adventure with motorsport from indoor karting. There he developed, passing courses in record time. Over the years, he competed successfully in professional karting competitions, waiting for the chance to switch to car sports. The opportunity arose in 2014, for the Pro Mazda West season. In 2016 he won the championship in the GRC Lites clas...
2019-01-2224 min
Evolving Digital SelfRob Actis – Law of ActionDr. Heidi interviews Rob “Mr Action” Actis to talk about his book the Law of Action and more. Have you ever wondered why some entrepreneurs seem to have that “magic” ability to latch onto an idea… implement it super-fast… ramp it up, and go from one successful venture to the next, over and over? How would it feel to know how to create instant focus and confidence… and experience your business generating 2x-5x the financial results and impact with less stress and anxiety for you and your employees? That’s where #1 Bestselling author, Business...
2019-01-0843 min
Evolving Digital SelfJamie Forbes: Building a LegacyDr. Heidi starts off this new year celebrating another special person in her life doing amazing things, her brother Jamie Forbes, Founder of Forbes Legacy Advisors. They talk building a culture and shared value system that creates a strong legacy, surviving cancer and sexual abuse and more. Jamie Forbes grew up in an old New England family imbued with a strong sense of belonging, good fortune and a clear understanding that with privilege comes responsibility. This experience taught him the importance of family culture, tradition, mentoring and stewardship. Philanthropy has deep roots in his family...
2019-01-0139 min
Evolving Digital SelfJonathan “SantaJG” Meath – On Being SantaDr. Heidi talks with her cousin, Jonathan “Santa JG” Meath, an Effervescent Personality, Television Producer, & Professional Santa Claus. Jonathan Meath is an award–winning American TV producer based in Boston, currently living in Hawaii, who is notable for earning numerous Emmy nominations and a George Foster Peabody Award. He is known for his commitment to children's educational television. He was Senior Producer of the TV game show Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? He was also Producer of Zoom on PBS, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss on Nickelodeon, and PAZ the Penguin on The Discovery Channe...
2018-12-2533 min
Evolving Digital SelfSeason One Highlights: Innovators and Influencers with Impact in Digital WellbeingDr. Heidi Forbes Öste wraps up with highlight excerpts from some of her favorite interviews from the first season of Evolving Digital Self. The excerpts include interviews with: Mark Metry, host of Humans 2.0, Mark is Founder of VU Dream. Prior to founding VU Dream in 2016, Mark was the founder and creative director of PPMC, started in 2013, the #1 Pixelmon Minecraft server in the world. As creative director, Mark grew the company’s website to reach over 10 million users and 10,000 registered premium members. Mark managed a remote staff team of over 40 talented individuals and directed company growth programs. Mark & Dr...
2018-12-1853 min
Evolving Digital SelfBjörn Öste: Food Innovation and Oatly-maniaDr. Heidi and Björn Öste, High Tech Food Serial Entrepreneur (yes, he happens to be her partner in life too) talk about food innovation, the changing world of shifting consumer behaviors around food and health, impacting the world with new products and thriving as partners in a dual entrepreneur home. Björn started his entrepreneurial journey by founding DynaSoft AB, a computer security software business, in the mid-1980s. After a successful exit, he turned to high tech food. He teamed up with his brother Rickard, a renowned food scientist and professor at Lund University in Swe...
2018-08-2138 min
Evolving Digital SelfBill Springer: Future-Proofing JournalismIn this episode, Dr. Heidi interviews old friend Bill Springer, Editor-in-Chief Ocean Home magazine, Contributing Writer Forbes.com, Founder, President and incorrigible fun-haver and risk-taker at Swizzle Media An editor at several American yachting magazines he was lucky enough to sail thousands of offshore miles on a wide variety of boats. His job as yachting scribe brought him on adventures from the Arctic Circle to the equator, and to nearly every tropical destination in between. He’s dodged high-speed hydrofoils on the brown waters off St. Petersburg, Russia, anchored in impossibly blue water off uninhabited islands in th...
2018-03-0637 min
Evolving Digital SelfTonya Dawn Recla - The Super Power ExpertOur guest Tonya Dawn Recla and host Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste talk about how to integrate our digital lives with the physical world for better balance. As the Executive Director of Super Power Experts®, Tonya Dawn Recla spends her days convincing people Super Powers are real and recruiting other powerful mutants. During her career as a government Special Agent, she explored the human psyche, honed her Super Powers, and cracked the code of enlightened self-actualization. Tonya continues as a lifelong student of energy manipulation, transmutation, clair-senses, intentional molecular creation, etc. She believes everyone has the power to cre...
2018-02-2734 min
Evolving Digital SelfDr. Sue Thomas – Digital WellbeingOur guest Dr. Sue Thomas and host Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste talk about how to integrate our digital lives with the physical world for better balance. Sue Thomas’s latest title is Nature and Wellbeing in the Digital Age (2017) which offers practical ways to connect to nature without logging off. Other books include Technobiophilia: Nature and Cyberspace (2013), a study of metaphors in nature and technology; Hello World: travels in virtuality (2004), a travelogue/memoir of life online, and the novel Correspondence (1992), a story of transformation which was short-listed for the Arthur C. Clarke Science Fiction Award. From 2005-13 she was Prof...
2018-02-2045 min
Evolving Digital SelfBryan Kramer – Human to HumanOur guest Bryan Kramer and host Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste talk Human to Human and Shareology: the journey through evolving tech, keeping our humanity and reaching customers. How to survive and thrive amidst health challenges using tech. Bryan is "The Zen Master of Marketing" Forbes. #TEDTalk & Keynote Speaker, Author- Shareology & Human to Human #H2H, CEO @PureMatter & H2H Companies, @Forbes Contributor website: www.bryankramer.com Facebook Page: /therealbryankramer Twitter ID: @bryankramer Instagram: @bryankramer1 Sponsored by Zero to Launch in 14 Days. Get your FREE report, The Simple 5-Step Process to Launch a Roc...
2018-02-1333 min
Evolving Digital SelfNicholas Bayerle, Host of the Billion Dollar Body podcastOur guest Nicholas Bayerle and host Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste talk the journey through evolving tech, keeping our humanity and reaching customers. Nicholas Bayerle is the CEO of The Billion Dollar Body, where they help men reach their ultimate state of health, power, and confidence. Nicholas is an international speaker, coach, and was rated top 30 under 30 influencers. He has coached some of the top male CEOs and is passionate about seeing men prosper is health, business and relationships. Nicholas has shared the stage with Lewis Howes, Cole Hatter, and Jordan Harbinger. He is the host of the B...
2018-01-3048 min
Evolving Digital SelfHoward Rheingold – Author, Educator, Futurist & Artist Our guest Howard Rheingold and host Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste talk the journey through the future, evolving tech, keeping our humanity and the required literacies: attention, crap detection, participation, collaboration and network awareness Howard's most recent books are Net Smart: How to Thrive on Line(MIT) and Mind Amplifier (TED), and a dozen other books. He popularized the term virtual community, taught at Stanford for ten years and Cal Berkeley for four years. He's a Distinguished Fellow at Institute for the Future. His 2005 TED talk on Way New Collaboration has had nearly one million views. He is no...
2018-01-1645 min
Evolving Digital SelfBrian Solis- on the Digital Change Agent’s Manifesto Our guest Brian Solis and host Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste talk the journey through evolving tech, keeping our humanity and leading change. Thoughts on digital Darwinism, supporting digital change agency in organizations and the changing landscape for leadership. Digital Change Agent Manifesto Blog: http://www.briansolis.comTwitter: @briansolis X: The Experience When Business Meets Design Most Recent Books What's the Future of Business The End of Business as Usual Engage! Sponsored by Zero to Launch in 14 Days. Get your FREE report, The Simple 5-Step Process to La...
2018-01-0924 min
Evolving Digital SelfMichael Neeley – Mentor for Visionary EntrepreneursOur guest Michael Neeley and host Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste talk the journey through evolving tech, keeping our humanity and raising our consciousness. Michael Neeley is a former professional actor and medieval knight turned author, speaker, host of the podcasts Consciously Speaking and Buy This – Not That, and a personal development coach. His passion is waking people up, and he does it by coaching heart-centered entrepreneurs in finding their gift, growing their voice, and stepping into the spotlight in a big way. Michael is a mindset master and certified Dharma teacher who mentors people in pod...
2018-01-0231 min
Evolving Digital SelfTed Rubin - Social Marketing ExpertOur guest Ted Rubin and host Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste talk the journey through evolving tech, keeping our humanity and reaching customers. Ted Rubin is a leading Social Marketing Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Acting CMO of Brand Innovators, and Co-Founder of Prevailing Path. Ted is the most followed CMO on Twitter according to SocialMedia Marketing Magazine; one of the most interesting CMOs on Twitter according to SayMedia, #13 on Forbes Top 50 Social Media Power Influencers, and number #2 on the Leadtail list of Top 25 People Most Mentioned by digital marketers. Return on Relationship, ROR, #RonR, is the basis of his p...
2017-12-2637 min
Evolving Digital SelfHoliday Tips for Conscious Relationship with TechOur host Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste shares tips on improving your relationship with technology to not only get through the holidays but also to start of 2018 right! Website http://2BalanceU.comFacebook Page facebook.com/DrForbesOsteTwitter ID: @forbesoste You can always start your team off right in 2018 by giving them a copy of Digital Self Mastery. For bulk orders, contact books@2BalanceU.com Sponsored by GoodIdea Drinks. Good Idea™ – The Swedish Sugar Buster Your best lunch date ever... and one that you can have every day! Availa...
2017-12-2209 min
Evolving Digital SelfAn Introduction to the Evolving Digital Self podcastHosted by the author of Digital Self Mastery and BEing @ Work, Dr. Heidi Forbes-Oste guides you in expert detail on how to integrate technology into your life in a way that enhances your relationships and your work - all while keeping you balanced with what matters most. This episode is being brought to you by 2BalanceU - the premiere resource for healing your relationship with technology for greater productivity, connection, wellbeing and profit. Sign up for your Digital Self discovery session to see if it is right for you or your organization today, and don't forget to g...
2017-12-1205 min