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Speak with PresenceCreate the Change - Collette HemmingsOriginally from Scotland, Collette is an international leader, podcaster, certified coach and CEO (Chief Energy Officer) of Brain Sports. She has led international teams at Nike inc. and Levi Strauss for over twenty years most recently as the VP of Nike World Headquarters, Workplace Design and Connectivity. She has lived across Europe and Asia with her family. Always curious about how the mind affects our lives, she took time to study her own for the last seventeen years. This has culminated in Brain Sports, a multi-media platform for coaches and athletes to restore the mental health and s...
2023-01-3128 min
Up Your Creative GeniusCollette Hemmings: How to Create a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful Life by Practising WellnessCollette Hemmings talks about how she uses eastern wellness and mindfulness practises to help others create a happy, healthy and peaceful life.
Collette Hemmings grew up in Scotland and left to travel the world with her young family in her late twenties with Levi Strauss and Nike. From Belgium, the Netherlands, China and Indonesia to the US where she is now CEO and host of Brain Sports.
With a lifelong passion of how the mind works, Collette studied many Eastern wellness practices and realized through studying her own mind, she could truly begin teaching others. Her vision is to connect 100...
2021-10-2529 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Musician Bill HernandezGrowing up in New York in the 60’s Bill was surrounded by great music. He also shares how watching the trajectory of a golf ball and being curious about how that was captured moved him into filming and production. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2021-01-3040 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with health and wellness You-Tube trainer , David DriscollPopular especially in India, David’s Tai Chi and wellness You-Tube videos are inspiring many people to manage their stress and energy in healthier ways. A Princeton graduate in anthropology, he never imagined this would be his path. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2021-01-1934 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Maasai warrior Sabore Ole OyieSabore Ole Oyie is a Maasai warrior and cultural ambassador for Kenya. He shares his love for his community and being exactly who he is wherever he travels in the world. A spear in one hand and pen in the other. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2021-01-0129 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Comanche artist and historian Eric TippecconnicGrowing up on numerous reservations and in Indigenous communities, Eric started creating art as soon as he could hold a pencil. His art is a metaphor that shows Indigenous American culture is alive and evolving in modern society. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-12-2359 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with president of Visible Impact, Medha SharmaGrowing up in Nepal as a daughter, todays guest realized the inequity and challenges she faced at a young age. This led her to Israel and to the USA to study and prepare for the advocate and leader that she is internationally today based in her home country, Nepal. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-12-1635 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with creative and artistic director Ali GodilGrowing up in an immigrant Pakistan family, our guest today realized that many of his family could not easily be their true selves especially post 9-11 - He shares his perspective on the importance of sharing the beauty of all cultures and the design geometries he uses today at House of Gul are testament to that. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-12-0337 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Chelsea SuitosGrowing up just outside Sacramento, my guest this week is a retired national softball athlete. She shares how Earth, Wind and Fire ‘sing a song’ resonates with her and her ability to move forward. She has a contagious and powerful presence and I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-11-2735 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Laura ParrettGrowing up in Ohio with parents in the medical field, Laura grew up instead passionate about the arts. This heartwarming story shaped the Laura Parrett we hear today from violinist to art, math (what a mind!) and footwear designer making an impact in her community. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-11-2244 min
2020-11-1700 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Adam KohnGrowing up in New Jersey, our first guest of season 3 had a passion for engineering from a young age. He shares a courageous approach to life when his parents divorced and how that choice shaped who he is today. Running is his meditation. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-11-1630 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Pam RaschBorn in Texas, this guest spent much of her life in the medical industry even though, when she looked at the stars at night, her dream was always to be a farmer. Listen to the passion that Pam Rasch has now that she is doing exactly what she was supposed to be doing, farming. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-11-1133 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Neeraj NarayanGrowing up in India in a traditional family, Neeraj followed his family wishes and studied engineering. Deep down he always had a passion for human beings and capturing who they are. Today he does that through the lens of a camera and in canvas. Welcome Neeraj. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-11-0525 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Michelle Madden - CanforaAt eighteen, our first guest went to university and on a whim bought a round the world ticket with nothing but a back-pack and small savings. She shares her story of a young boy she met in Cambodia who was orphaned and his story changed her perspective. She also met her husband along the way. She happens to be my youngest sister. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-10-3038 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Justin YuenGrowing up in New Jersey, Justin realized both the challenges and privilege of growing up in an immigrant family. From delivering newspapers at a young age to becoming the CEO of Group Trail, he shares his story of how he became so focused on community and how his daughter gives him great hope as a young advocate for change. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.
2020-10-3036 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Shannon O’MalleyShannon is the eldest of four growing up in California of Irish descent. She believed the world was her oyster as a graduate in 2009 and ended up back at her parents. This turn led her to Thailand and the world of human trafficking where she realized that the stories had to be told differently. This led her back to international brands in the US and the world of branding and storytelling. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-10-2529 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Rob StephensonA mental health campaigner, CEO of FORM and InsideOut, a social enterprise to smash the stigma of mental-ill health, Robert Stephenson describes himself as bipolar and thriving. He is inspiring change in the workplace and engaging leaders in new, healthy approaches to mental health solutions. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-10-2038 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Yeosaine HugginsBorn in Venezuela and granddaughter of Sicilian grandparents, Yosa overcame significant challenges to step into her dream of becoming an architect in the USA. At 15 she left home to find herself and that’s just what she did. She has a passion for educating young women of design just like her. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.
2020-10-1835 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Bobby Van De LaakBorn in the Netherlands and moving to Spain as a baby, Bobby Van De Laak spoke three languages at a very young age. She shares her story of seeking happiness as a graphic designer graduate, moving to the UK and finding her way back home to a healing retreat in Tenerife. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-10-1631 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Bijan PoustiA social media influencer with a simple tag line ‘grateful for today’, Bijan has almost 300, 000 followers on Tik Tok. He is an advocate for healthy living, personal growth and meditation with his own story. More importantly he is an inspiring human who deeply cares about the world around him and creating positive change. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-10-0729 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Nicole WassermanAn artist, singer, healer with mental health issues throughout her life shares her perspective on overcoming anxiety, depression and bi-polar disorder. All podcasts are simply the guests perspective and please always seek medical guidance first. Nicole Wasserman of Honors Haven resort in the Catskills now uses all her gifts to help heal others. I highly recommend you listen to her acapella version of her favorite song and are as moved as I was.
2020-09-3039 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Heather LaptaloA runner, an activist, storyteller, sponsored athlete and public speaker, this guest has overcome challenges most humans never experience in a lifetime. Her quote that her will power is stronger than her spine will give you some insight into her character and story. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-09-2331 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Paul Trainer.Magazine creator, food and travel writer and digital media adventurer, Paul’s adventures include being a lifeguard in the US to overcoming cancer and now creating magazines around his love for food and travel. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-09-1731 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Khullen WatsonKhullen is a creator, designer and artist who grew up in a small community in Texas. You will hear how his humility and artistry muscles developed being surrounded by wise women in his childhood. I was deeply moved by the insights he shared. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-09-1041 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Etienne KubwaboEtienne grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo and on to Uganda and now lives in Glasgow, Scotland. He is a filmmaker, writer and has published a black superhero magazine ‘Beats of War’ so that he could create role models for people just like him. His energy is contagious. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.
2020-09-0237 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with the Director of IBREA Foundation, Isabel PastorGrowing up in Madrid in a diplomatic family, Isabel realized her passion for other cultures which led her to travel across the world. Her mission at the IBREA Foundation, with UN consultative status, is greater than she could have imagined. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-08-2733 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Daniel HawkinsDaniel is a cartoonist, illustrator and graphic designer featured in several comics and publications. He shares how his perspective has changed and been influenced growing up in a strong Christian environment. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.
2020-08-2038 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Mara AbramsMara is a global and human connector who has worked across the world including countries such as Nigeria, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Cuba on solutions for the world’s biggest challenges. She is a social entrepreneur and is currently based in Los Angeles.
2020-08-1335 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Derek RobertsDerek is a graphic designer and creator of imagery that inspires many people including pieces for The Art we Breathe (TM), a non-profit initiative intended to unite humanity through art and compassion using bandanas as the canvas. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.
2020-08-0737 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Adriana CaliriAdriana is the Co-Founder of Renaissance Connect, Empower and Create now based in the South of Spain. She shares her story and some deeply personal challenges for her and her daughter that she hopes can inspire many others. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.
2020-07-301h 07
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Kevin BethuneKevin is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Dreams.Design+Life, a think tank delivering design and innovation with a human-centered approach. He has a great story of shifting towards his passion and creating his own path with intention. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.
2020-07-2334 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Noela Nalujjuna-PainterNoela is, in her words, rooted in both worlds of Uganda and Oregon in the USA. She is a passionate, compassionate human being who has overcome adversity with great attitude. She shares details about the early birth of her daughter and how that changed her perspective on life. I hope you are as inspired as I was by her story.
2020-07-1740 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings meets Brian KorbelikChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Brian Korbelik. He is the regional director for a mindfulness practice in Oregon. He started out in Kansas where sports played a big part in his life especially golf, tennis and American football where he played at college level. His story is about overcoming debilitating mental illness and his perspective on ways that anyone can access simple ways to manage life every day. I hope you are as inspired as I was.
2020-07-1140 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings meets Nicola Madden - Episode 7Nicola is an adventurer, musician, lover of life and shares her story of how she managed through challenging times. She shares how choosing to be her complete self no matter what has helped shape who she is today. She has been an inspiration to me throughout my life and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.
2020-07-0738 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Anthony HerringtonAnthony has had an inspiring journey to discover who he is from Alaska to Missouri and now in Portland, Oregon. He has turned his passion into reality after a turning point he shares changed his course in life. This episode is dedicated to his friend Gino Morgan. I hope you are inspired as I was after hearing Anthony’s story.
2020-06-3032 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Anthony Martore - Juneteenth special editionAnthony describes himself as a black man living in Portland, Oregon born to immigrant parents from the West Indies and Italy. He happens to be a track and field athlete, traveled across the world and is quite simply a great human being. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
2020-06-2032 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings has a conversation Ciaran O’Lionaird.Ciaran is an Olympian, writer, DJ, burner and an advocate for the rights of refugee runners in Ireland. He has a great story about his journey and choices he made along the running path of life. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.
2020-06-1839 min
Chill with ChemmingsEpisode 3: Chill with Chemmings has a conversation with You Tuber and influencer Linda YoonjinLinda is the creative director of change your energy, an online streaming platform for wellness videos and webinars. She is an advocate for youth mental programs and host of Brain Education TV doing great work in the Los Angeles school system. Please join us to hear Linda’s story, thoughts on the future of social media and youth culture and why mental health conversation is so critical right now.
2020-06-1133 min
Chill with ChemmingsChill with Chemmings - Episode 2 Conversation with Lindy LacsonChill with Chemmings has a conversation with Lindy Lacson. Lindy caught my attention with her inspiring character and story. Born in the Philippines and growing up in California, she shares some moments that shaped who she is today. She offers some insight into life changing moments that she hopes can inspire others to be their best self. She is fun, charismatic and I really enjoyed our conversation. I hope you do too. If you have a story that can inspire others send details to collette@chillwithchemmings.com
2020-06-0641 min
where you belongBelonging with Collette HemmingsIn this episode Collette Hemmings, shares that through all of her travels, coming inside has been the most wild adventure. Join us as we dig into what it means to find belonging within. Collette shares her perspective, ideas, and even a tool that people can use to bring depression, and anxiety down and through the body. Please enjoy this episode of where you belong with a Collette Hemmings!
2020-04-2955 min