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At The Thousand Podcast063: Delaney McGuire #7 | Summer Training and How To Return Ready In The FallIn this episode, Coach Delaney and Kevin dive into the importance of summer training, the right approaches for incorporating the erg into your summer, and returning to your rowing program prepared for your fastest fall season!Key Takeaways:Importance of the Erg - Erg standards for the fall, and why coaches want rowers erging throughout the summer.Building the Aerobic Engine - Why high volume, low intensity work, and building the base of the endurance “pyramid” should be the priority in the off-season.“Storyteller Workouts” Vs. 2k Prep - How rowers can use...2025-06-2547 min
Chompin’ with Sophie and JessEpisode 92 - Danny Helms - San Francisco - Judy GarlandOur guest this week is here to give us a little razzle dazzle, it's the one, the only Danny Helms. We talk to Danny about San Diego, Charmed, Gilmore Girls, Lizzy Mcguire, House, Kathy Bates, Blink 182, Goblins vs. Ghouls, The Leftovers, The Sopranos, Jimmy Stewart, Jersey Shore, The Simple Life, Danny Devito, Anne Hatheway, Lady and the Tramp, Jessica Rabbit, and the sweet serenade of Judy Garland's San Francisco. Follow Danny at @dannydevitoiluvyourwork, go see him perform when you can, and get out there and sing.
2025-04-211h 11At The Thousand Podcast056: Delaney McGuire #6 | What Athletes Need to Know about Recruiting for College RowingIn this episode, Coach Delaney and Kevin dive into what athletes and parents need to know about college rowing, and getting started with the recruiting process. From actionable steps to begin, to what is college rowing 2k speed, we cover many of the questions aspiring college rowers may have as they begin the process.Key Takeaways:When Recruiting Really Begins - Talking about the recruiting timeline, and the significance of June 15th entering an athlete’s junior year.First Steps In Recruiting - How should athletes prepare prior to the start of recruiting. Fr...2025-04-151h 01At The Thousand Podcast046: Delaney McGuire #5 | Eastern Michigan Rowing - Fast Start to 2025 in both Training and RecruitingIn this episode, Coach Delaney and Kevin dive into how to start the new year off right with both maximizing recruiting and communicating with coaches, and your relationship with the erg as you jump into winter rowing! This is Delaney’s fifth time on the show, and as always, we have an absolute blast talking shop and kicking off 2025!Key Takeaways:Recruiting Jumpstart / Contacting Coaches - Talking about how to “play offense” and send emails to coaches the right way. Athlete 2.0 - How do you get off to a hot start with your trainin...2025-01-071h 08At The Thousand Podcast039: Delaney McGuire #4 | Eastern Michigan - Breaking Thru Hard TrainingIn this episode, Delaney McGuire makes her fourth appearance on the podcast, and this one does not disappoint! Delaney and Kevin dive into training, goal setting for the winter, how athletes can get ahead in the off-season, and so much more!
Key Takeaways:
Training versus Exercise - Understanding the difference between purposeful training and exercising
Consistency over Everything - The number one variable in training success
The Plateau of Latent Potential - Trusting your training to break through plateaus
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The ConsistencyWins PodcastJob Stacking: Balancing Multiple Remote Roles with Delaney McGuireDelaney McGuire, founder of Elevated Technologies, shares his journey of job stacking and helping others achieve financial freedom through remote work. He discusses the challenges and benefits of job stacking, the importance of clarity and strategy in the job search process, and the future of work in the age of AI. Delaney's mission is to help corporate professionals land remote roles and create a better work-life balance.If you want to connect with Delaney McGuire, visit Elevated Technologies. Chapters00:00 :Introduction and Background03:09 :Job Stacking and Achieving Financial Freedom07:52 :Strategies...2024-08-2226 minAt The Thousand Podcast030: Delaney McGuire #3 - Maximizing summer trainingIn this episode we have Delaney McGuire of the Eastern Michigan University women’s rowing program back for round 3, and this is a fun one as we dive into summer training, and how to maximize your off-season in preparation for a fast September!
Delaney and I talk about…
The importance of building your aerobic base, while also dedicating time to strength training, core/mobility, and balanced training
Why athletes need to block out the noise of only training for 2000 meter tests, and focus on developing their 5k, 6k, and/or 30 minute in the summ...2024-06-271h 06At The Thousand Podcast021: Delaney McGuire #2 - What's expected of a D1 rowerRound two with Delaney McGuire, assistant coach for the Eastern Michigan University women’s rowing program, and this is a fun one! Delaney was the first ever guest on the ATT Training Podcast, and in this episode we talk about a range of topics from...
The different tiers within college rowing and how there aren't any "true upsets" within our sport
The importance of aspiring college rowers understanding their "why" for rowing and the expectations required of D1 rowers
How your brand matters and the fact that athletes are choosing their schools based of...2024-03-261h 02
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[141] Shikha Kapoor's Insights on AI, Innovation, and Career Growth at MetaShikha Kapoor, a product leader at Meta. We explore the intersection of AI innovation and user experience, discussing the challenges and opportunities within big companies, such as Google and Meta, and the strategies for success in the field of AI. Join us as we uncover the importance of clear communication, long-term vision, and the entrepreneurial mindset in navigating the world of AI and product management. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a product manager, or simply curious about the future of technology, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiring career stories.
We cover all this and...2024-01-0833 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[140] Worlds #1 YouTube Ad Expert: Aleric Heck on Scaling to 8 figures with YouTube AdsAleric Heck, the owner of the fastest-growing business in Austin, Texas, and a prominent figure in the world of YouTube advertising. Aleric discusses the incredible success of his strategy, where returns cover fees and initial contracts transition to month-to-month arrangements, and shares invaluable insights into omnipresent retargeting services, YouTube advertising, and the power of targeting specific audiences.
We cover all this and more:
05:18 - Realizing potential in online content, leveraging for college funds, transitioning to YouTube ads.
08:22 - A marketing firm sought video promotion; advised YouTube ads. Achieved 1000s of downloads with a $500 spend.
12:00 - YouTube proves effective for...2023-12-1142 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[139] Founder of Bloom Nutrition on Lessons Scaling to $23M w/ Greg LaVecchiaGreg is the CEO and co-founder of Bloom Nutrition. We dive into the world of influencer marketing as we discuss the importance of working with multiple influencers, considerations for audience size and demographics, and the need for scalability. Greg shares his insights on allocating budget towards influencers for better results and the significance of testing and simplicity in marketing. We also explore the challenges of converting influencers in the fitness space and exciting new developments in the industry, such as TikTok shop and the psychology behind consumer buying decisions. Tune in as Greg reveals the strategies that propelled Bloom...2023-12-0142 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[138] Facebook's Head of Product on Scaling Tech, Startup Lessons & Selling Your Idea w/ Yu-Kuan LinYu-Kuan Lin is the Head of Product at Facebook. He shares his insights from working at Google, building a startup, and helping mid-range companies grow. Discover how cultural understanding and problem-solving played key roles in the success of Google Maps in China. We also explore technology migration, storytelling in big tech, and the transition from working at a large company to starting a zero-to-one business.
We cover all this and more:
[03:00] Explored Yu-Kuan's projects at Google Maps and Android, later joined Y Combinator, and ventured into startup creation—a rich learning experience.
[04:00] Navigated through different phases at Meta.
[07:22] Delved in...2023-11-2348 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[137] Oracle’s Head of Design on Customer-Centricity, Leadership & Team Building w/ Jod KaftanJod Kaftan is the Head of Design at Oracle's renewable energy department, shares his fascinating journey and expertise in organizational design and design thinking. We uncover the crucial role of design in solving customer problems, driving innovation, and transforming organizations. From the importance of empathetic leadership to the emerging field of design strategy, we dive deep into the world of design and its impact on various industries.
We cover all this and more:
[00:02:29] A Journalist Turned Content Strategist's Journey.
[00:04:07] Exploring Servant Leadership, Learning from Mistakes, and Fostering Growth Through Fjord Experience.
[00:09:26] The Common Ground of Design and Journalism: Understanding...2023-11-1256 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[136] Amazon Alexa Visionary Anish Kannan on Product Strategy, Team Building & Mass AdoptionAnish Kannan is a visionary and leader who played a pivotal role in bringing Amazon's Alexa devices to market. Join us as we explore the tactics and tools for product strategy, the challenges faced in building revolutionary products, and the importance of effective team leadership. We'll also be diving into Anish's insights on interviewing, customer communication, and how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of product management.
We cover all this and more:
[00:01:23] Amazon Alexa Visionary - Journey from Zero to Multimillions, Teams, Innovation, Leadership, and Communication Tips.
[00:04:46] The Role of Product Management: Problem-solving, Building, and Customer Focus.
[00:08:57] Finding Joy...2023-10-3051 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[135] Neuroscientist’s Top High Performance Tips w/ Emily McDonaldEmily McDonald is a scientist, coach, consultant, speaker, and creator. She holds bachelors & masters degrees in neuroscience and has spent the last 4+ years researching neuroplasticity, learning & memory. She teaches and creates content about mindset, neuroscience & spirituality to her 400k+ followers on social media. Her mission is to educate and empower others to master their minds, so that they can become the master of their lives. From creating a life you love to manifesting success and forming valuable partnerships, we uncover the tools and tactics needed to elevate your life and career.
We cover all this and more:
[00:01:15] Essential Tools...2023-10-2552 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[134] Scaling Million-Dollar Sales Success with Navid MomeniNavid Momeni is the CEO of SalesGuru Global and author of the best-selling book, How to be a Sales Master. In this episode, Naveed shares his insights on the often misunderstood world of sales, exposing the misconceptions perpetuated by movies and social media influencers. We delve into the keys to successful sales, from understanding the industry to speaking the language of your potential clients. Navid's expertise in scaling and bootstrapping a sales process within an organization provides our listeners with valuable tips they can immediately implement in their own lives and businesses. We explore the importance of market and...2023-10-1948 minAt The Thousand Podcast001: Delaney McGuire | Eastern Michigan University - Training conversationsIn this episode, Coach Delaney McGuire, assistant coach at Eastern Michigan University, and I discuss things that we incorporate in our own personal training and experience as coaches that can hopefully be utilized by young athletes who are hoping to take that next step in their rowing careers.
We talk about the importance of having a routine and structuring your days/weeks
We talk about the value of the erg, why athletes do not like the erg, and ways to set yourself up for success on the machine
We talk about how to. handle streaks of "bad" training...2023-10-1152 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[133] Links Between Gut Health, the Nervous System & Entrepreneurial Success with Chelsea HainesChelsea Haines is the CEO and founder of The Gut Health Agency. In this episode, we explore the importance of listening to our bodies, overcoming trauma and stress, and optimizing our gut health for a thriving life. Chelsea also shares her personal journey, her expertise in building a successful business, and practical tips for those embarking on their own wellness journey.
We cover all this and more:
[00:01:12] Exploring the connection between gut health and leadership.
[00:06:04] The importance of understanding the link between the immune system, digestive health, and leadership.
[00:07:47] Using the GI MAP test to uncover insights into digestion...2023-10-0853 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[132] Adobe’s Multi-Million Dollar Product Strategy w/ Brent RudewickBrent Rudewick is the head of product for Adobe's revolutionary Workfront product. With a strong background in marketing optimization and a passion for technology, Brent has played a pivotal role in creating millions of dollars of new value at Adobe. As we dive into our conversation with Brent, we'll explore the intricate steps involved in content creation and delivery, the significance of metadata, and the power of aligning your product with customer needs. We'll also uncover Brent's fascinating career journey, which started in the food industry and led him to the software world.
We cover all this...2023-10-0349 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[131] Amazon’s Innovation Strategy w/ Michelle DayanMichelle Dayan is the head of product at Amazon. She shares her insights on building a culture of innovation, resolving conflicts, and thinking beyond current competition. We delve into the challenges faced by product managers and how they can anticipate customer needs to create truly remarkable products. Along the way, we'll also discover the importance of collaboration between engineering, science, and UX teams.
We cover all this and more:
[00:00:33] Michelle Dayan on leadership and innovation.
[00:03:05] Managing technical teams at Amazon for 8 years, supporting various products and handling...2023-09-2448 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[130] How Google Builds Products & Scaling Angular to 3 Million Developers: Minko Gechev, GoogleMinko Gechev, the Product Lead at Google for the Angular Open Source project and former CTO of rhyme.com, (acquired by Coursera). In this episode, we dive into lessons from scaling Rhyme from a 1-person team to VC backed organization. We also explore how Google builds products & how to maximize an open source project’s impact (as a company and as an engineer).
We cover all this and more:
[00:02:21] From 1 man team to Coursera acquisition.
[00:09:07] Growing as a CTO to understand business perspective.
[00:13:11] Angular, a popular web framework.
[00:15:05] Data overload, justifying investments, prioritizing initiatives.
[00:19:54] Investing in open source community fo...2023-09-2042 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[129] She got her Program into 1300 Gyms Nationwide: CEO of OptimizeMe Nutrition, EC SynkowskiEC Synkowski, a certified dietitian and wellness expert who has built a thriving brand called OptimizeMe Nutrition. With a strong social media presence and a B2B distribution model, EC has successfully expanded her nutrition programs to over 1300 gyms nationwide.
We cover all this and more:
[00:04:56] Leveraging existing connections.
[00:07:54] Ready-made nutrition challenges for gyms, attracting 1300 users.
[00:10:59] Gym program led to increased network growth.
[00:13:31] Transition from social media to podcast for sales.
[00:17:26] Digital media saturated with gimmicks, nutrition habits need improvement.
[00:22:33] Understanding food, macros, and fitness goals.
[00:24:32] Test, learn, and adapt before taking big leaps.
[00:31:08] Recognizing strengths, not relying on...2023-09-1142 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[128] 7-Figure Content Strategy w/ Lindsey BomgrenLindsey Bomgren is the CEO of nourishmovelove.com. Lindsey's business is all about providing free at home workouts for busy women, with a focus on prenatal and postpartum journeys, as well as strength training. Lindsey has truly created a unique and impactful brand, differentiating herself by offering all content for free and monetizing through ads on her website, with YouTube as a secondary revenue stream. Throughout our conversation, Lindsey shares her journey of building nourishmovelove.com, the power of strategic content creation, and the pivotal role that SEO has played in her success.
We cover all this and more:
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ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[127] The Man behind $1 BILLION in Product Launches: Derek Osgood, CEO of IgnitionDerek Osgood is the founder of Ignition, a groundbreaking go-to-market platform. With over 100 successful product launches under his belt and more than $1 billion in revenue generated, Derek is an expert in scaling technology companies and gaining an edge in product marketing.
We cover all this and more:
[00:05:00] Scaling a chaotic startup to rapid growth.
[00:09:28] Navigating Outbounding Challenges.
[00:15:01] The Power of Creativity and Simplicity.
[00:19:12] Streamlining Product Launches and Sales for Companies.
[00:23:22] Streamlined Integration, Roadmap Planning, and AI-driven Updates.
[00:26:07] Boosting Productivity by the use of AI.
[00:29:37] Driving Growth through...2023-08-2741 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[126] Building a Massive Social Platform by Helping Others w/ Lindsey ElmoreLindsey Elmore is a board-certified pharmacist, functional medicine clinician, and world-renowned wellness expert. Lindsey's impressive background and diverse expertise have earned her a substantial following on social media, where she shares insights on environmental toxicity, health core building, and the regulation of drug pricing.
We cover all this and more:
[00:02:38] Lindsey's career journey: from pharmacy to functional medicine.
[00:09:11] The need for regulation in the pharmaceutical industry.
[00:19:31] Monetize everything, build trust, diverse revenue.
[00:22:30] Earn money through various means and solve people's problems to drive sales.
[00:25:45] Embracing your brand and inspiring others.
[00:33:42] The root causes of diseases, and simple and practical...2023-08-2044 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[125] How to Build a Successful Tech Startup in a Competitive Market: Mona Akmal, Founder of Falkon AIMona Akmal is the CEO & founder of Falkon AI, the hottest revenue optimization platform of 2023. Mona has successfully scaled 3 companies to multi-7 figures as COO, and is now on the same path with her own venture, Falkon. Mona shares her experience of what it takes to build a successful tech business in 2023, how to secure funding for your startup, and why making the right hiring choices are essential to create long term success.
We cover all this and more:
[00:02:37] Mona's decision to start Falkon
[00:05:46] Why "finding your...2023-08-1353 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[124] 500,000+ Followers in 12 months, Finding Purpose & Holistic Health w/ Jake WhanIn 2022 Jake Whan grew his Instagram platform from 2,000 to over 500,000 which led to his Holistic Health business completely taking off. Jake is a prominent figure in the wellness space, offering guidance on various aspects of wellness, from physical fitness and diet to mindset and spiritual growth. We dive deep into the specific strategies he used to grow on Instagram, along with other tips that anyone can deploy to create real success in their personal brands.
We cover all this and more:
[00:04:15] Jakes battle with depression and anxiety, now helping others with their health.
[00:11:38] Increased followers...2023-07-2346 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[123] Building Dubai's LARGEST Tech Conference w/ Ray DarghamRay Dargham is the mastermind behind Dubai's largest tech conference, STEP. STEP has hosted thousands of startups that have raised over $1.5 BILLION in funding. STEP is one of the largest tech events in the world, hosting hundreds of thousands of attendees. We sit down to unpack how he brought his vision to life, and what he’s learned about startup success along the way.
We cover all this and more:
[00:03:48] Ray’s early success with bootstrapping a tech business
[00:07:21] Multiple ways to transition into entrepreneurship.
[00:13:16] Keys to Fundraising Success for Young Companies
[00:17:08] Unplanned jour...2023-07-1646 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact[122] Organically Growing a Health Brand to $40k/month with Instagram: Maddie Miles, founder of Peace Love HormonesMaddie Miles is the founder of Peace Love Hormones, a brand centered around women's health, hormones, and fertility. In this episode, Maddie shares her journey of starting as a health and wellness blogger and growing her product line to $40,000/month organically with Instagram. Throughout the episode, Maddie emphasizes the importance of being authentic on social media and strategies for building community & engagement.
We cover all this and more:
[00:01:54] Maddie’s career as a clinical herbalist
[00:05:13] Self-funding a successful wellness consumer product brand
[00:14:13] Scaling her business from $0 to $40,000/month
[00:18:09] Why Ma...2023-07-0841 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact121: How to Think Like an Innovator: Jaime Sanchez, VP of Product Development @ TherabodyJaime Sanchez Solana is the Vice President of Product Development and Manufacturing at Therabody, aka Jamie is responsible for the massive success of Theragun, and many of the other revolutionary products developed by Therabody. As a passionate innovator, Jaime holds over 100 patents & has earned many awards including TIMES’ Invention of the Year and Fast Company's World Changing Ideas.
In this episode, Jaime & Delaney discuss:
[00:01:44] Jaime’s path to 100 patents
[00:05:47] How to optimize for innovation on your team
[00:10:36] Three rules for developing effective products.
[00:15:35] How Therabody creates intimate feedback loops with their users
[00:20:21] Why storytelling is key to the long-term habit cha...2023-07-0238 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact120: Grow Your Business to $3,000,000 Per Year with Social Media w/ Lauren TicknerLauren Tickner was a millionaire by 23, and has amassed a social media following of 450,000+ that drives over $3,000,000 in yearly revenue for her brand “Impact School”.
In this episode, Lauren teaches us how to build & grow social influence as a channel to grow a business. Lauren shares her exact framework for how she plans her weekly content, the top tricks that help her achieve virality with her content, how to tell captivating stories, how to sell to your audience and more.
In this episode, Lauren & Delaney discuss:
[00:03:41] How sell...2023-06-2349 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact119: King of Category Creation: $200M Exit Lessons from Sean ByrnesSean Byrnes is a technology entrepreneur with 2 epic exits under his belt. Sean sold Flurry to Yahoo for $200 Million in 2014, and most recently Outlier AI in 2021 at an undisclosed valuation. In this episode, Sean shares his strategy of building "category creator" companies, raising venture capital, and building strong company culture. Sean covers the importance of falling in love with the problem (not the solution), frameworks for iteration & design, how to overcome difficulties of fundraising, and the importance of building relationships with investors early on.
In this episode:
[00:02:59] Evolution of the Tech startup landscape
[00:05:04] Sean's strategy for building "category creation" companies
[00:08:51...2023-06-1849 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact118: $100M Paid Acquisition Strategy w/ Ian Lenny from ATTNlabs.comIan Lenny is the cofounder of ATTNlabs.com, a digital marketing agency that has generated over $100 Million in sales since 2019. Ian is an expert in helping large consumer product brands achieve hyper-growth via paid acquisition channels so they can become household names & ultimately be acquired.
In this episode, Ian & Delaney discuss:
Ian’s unique strategy for paid growth that has driven over $100 Million in sales
Why Meta is still one of the best platforms for paid acquisition
Hot to build an influencer network to drive explosive growth for co...2023-06-1038 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact117: WHOOP's Alexa Murray: Reaching $3.6 Billion Valuation with Product Design & Behavioral PsychologyAlexa Murray is a Product Leader at WHOOP. Valued at over $3.6 Billion, WHOOP is one of the hottest wearable health-tech companies in the world, recently sponsoring both Bert Kreischer & Tom Segura for Joe Rogan’s latest Sober October. Alexa leads product innovation for the Health Team at WHOOP, focusing on women’s health, mental health, stress, and nutrition.
In this episode, Alexa & Delaney unpack:
What it takes to become a top 1% digital health product
How to create a digital product that creates real, lasting health transformations for a userbase
Why eliminating the...2023-06-0438 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact116: Aging Decoded: Longevity Science, Machine Learning & Epigenetic Clocks with Dr. Varun DwarakaDr. Varun Dwaraka is the Head of Bioinformatics at TruDiagnostic, one of the countries leading scientists exploring the science of aging & longevity through machine learning principles. Varun received his PhD from the University of Kentucky, and has authored numerous publications relating to genetics, epigenetic clocks, DNA methylation, and tissue regeneration. He leads the development of epigenetic and multi-omic based clocks at TruDiagnostic Inc.
In this episode, Varun & Delaney discuss:
Using machine learning to develop predictive models for aging and longevity solutions.
How to self-teach machine learning & AI (breaking down misconceptions) 2023-05-2747 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact115: Headspace's Raleigh Tomlinson on Product Design Principles that Drove 65,000,000 DownloadsRaleigh Tomlinson is a Senior Product Designer at Headspace, specializing in creating transformative on-ramp experiences that introduce users to cultivating mindfulness in their daily lives. With a dedication to crafting seamless and engaging experiences, Raleigh has become a driving force on Headspace's growth team, contributing to the company's success as one of the world’s top mental health apps.
In this episode, Raleigh & Delaney cover:
How leveraging empathy drove 65,000,000 downloads for Headspace
Best practices for designing best-in-class wellness technology experiences
Design strategies for user retention & virality
Optimizing pay-walls, trials & subscription models for impact & re...2023-05-2150 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact114: Digital Health Visionary Jim Kean, Founder of Wellness FXJim Kean is the founder of Wellness FX, one of the largest bloodwork analysis companies in the US. Jim has successfully scaled multiple companies and has recently been announced as CEO of the Vancouver-based longevity company MolecularYou. Jim shares tips on scaling technology companies, the history & transformation of the online economy, innovation in health tech, strategies for raising capital via storytelling and more.
In this episode, Jim & Delaney discuss:
Jim Kean's Philosophy on Starting & Scaling Health Tech Companies
Restructuring his Company to Focus on User-Generated Content
The Evolution of the...2023-05-121h 03
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact113: Noom's Narek Tamoyan on Product Led Growth Strategies for Scaling to 45,000,000 UsersWelcome to the Elevate podcast, where we explore the world of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, host Delaney McGuire is joined by Narek Tamoyan. Narek is a Product Lead at Noom, a popular health and wellness app. Narek is the man behind Noom's explosive growth in the wellness tech scene, pioneering a culture of product led growth that led to over 45,000,000 downloads and a unicorn valuation for the company at over $3.7 billion in 2021.
In this episode we discuss:
Exploring Product-Led Growth with Narek Tamoyan, Product Lead at Noom
...2023-04-3040 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact112: Godfather of Longevity Tech, Gil Blander - Founder of InsideTrackerGil Blander is the founder and Chief Science Officer of InsideTracker, a personalized nutrition company that helps people live better and longer. Inside Tracker takes a unique approach to personalized wellness by analyzing blood biomarkers, DNA, and fitness tracker data to provide actionable recommendations on food, supplements, exercise, and lifestyle changes.Blander is an Israeli scientist and PhD from the Weizman Institute of Science who moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts to perform a postdoctoral fellowship at MIT. He was inspired by his supervisor and fellow postdoctoral fellow, David Sinclair, to start Inside Tracker which now holds a valuation of o...2023-04-3035 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact111: World-Class Boxer turned CBD Entrepreneur Mike LeeIn this episode, we interview Mike Lee, the world-class boxer with a professional fighting record of 21-1 who now runs a very successful CBD business SoulCBD. Mike shares his journey of founding Soul CBD and his mission to help people heal their pain through natural remedies. He talks about the importance of having a business plan, making data-driven decisions, and building customer relationships that drive growth on the path to a 7-figure business.
Episode Highlights:
-Mike Lee's personal story of dealing with pain and autoimmune issues as a professional fighter
-The rise of toxins in food and supplements, and why...2023-04-2444 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact112: 3X Revenue & Newly Engaged - Client Results w. Paul WPaul just finished a 3-month "Performance Coaching" package with me. We sat down for 20 minutes to talk through all that transpired.
Paul shares his life before we started working together: having a loose idea of his goals but lacking motivation, direction & momentum. He wanted to be healthier in his body with more bulletproof routines, he wanted to feel more confident, he wanted to take his romantic relationship to the next level, and he wanted his business to reach it's potential finally.
In this conversation, Paul shares how our coaching supported him to 3x his business...2023-03-0423 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact110: Building a $6,000,000 E-Commerce Brand with Braxton ManleyJoin Braxton as he shares his journey of building a successful e-commerce brand - Braxley Bands - generating over $6 million in revenue through the sale of over 200,000 Apple watch bands. In this podcast, you will learn the importance of storytelling in launching your brand, the critical role of owning your supply chain, and navigating paid ads using the latest Apple ads platform. Braxton also shares actionable insights on how to market your e-commerce business, the people to follow on Twitter for marketing inspiration, and the best practices for communicating with customers and getting feedback to influence product design. Discover...2023-02-1145 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact109: 2x World Champion Matt Vincent on Resiliency, Scaling an Ecommerce Business & Secrets to Personal BrandingMatt Vincent is a renowned powerlifter, Highland Games competitor, and coach with a passion for pushing the limits of human performance.
With over a decade of experience in the strength sports world, he has made a name for himself as one of the most accomplished and respected athletes in the industry. Having multiple national championships in the Highland Games strong man competitions under his belt, Matt is known for his unrelenting drive, dedication, and inspiring mindset. He has also scaled his E-Commerce brand, Not Dead Yet (formerly HVIII Brand Goods), to over 7-figures.
In this p...2023-02-0957 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact108: Building a $40,000,000 Crypto Biz using Sales Psychology & Viral TikTok Content w/ Zac Saffron108: Building a $40,000,000 Crypto Biz using Sales Psychology & Viral TikTok Content w/ Zac Saffron
At just 25, Zac is a college dropout turned Head of Investor Relations for Miningstore.com, a leading bitcoin mining company, and provider. He is personally responsible for over $20M (of $40M) in revenue since the inception of the business 6 years ago. He is also a content creator about biohacking & digital nomad world traveler. Zac and I met doing yoga in Tulum and have been great friends ever since.
Zac has single-handedly created investment programs that have resulted in $30M + of revenues, helped...2023-01-071h 01
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an ImpactHealthcast: How to Get Shredded - Lose Fat & Gain Muscle (without restrictive dieting)How to Get Shredded: Lose Fat & Gain Muscle (without restrictive dieting)2022-12-1224 minELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact107: How I Added $12 Million in Annual Revenue for this Healthcare CompanyHow I Added $12 Million in Annual Revenue for this Healthcare Company2022-12-0911 minELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact106: How to Conduct User Research106: How to Conduct User Research2022-12-0615 minELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact105: #1 Trait of a Great Product LeaderIn this episode I share what I believe to be the most important trait of a product leader. I’m basing this off of 5+ years experience in product leader ship, building out world class healthcare mobile technology used by millions. Let us know what you think, do you agree or is there a trait that is more important?2022-12-0312 minELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact104: $1.4 Million Revenue in 12 months, here’s how we did itHow we Grew a Coaching Business to 7 Figures in 12 months2022-12-0214 min
The Big PossibleIncrease Your Performance and Wellness with Delaney McGuire | Ep. 118Delaney is a certified Life Coach, Holistic Yoga Teacher, and Breathwork Facilitator and has a background in Corporate Management. Aside from formal training and client results, he pulls from rich experiences mentoring under NYT Best-Selling Authors, living with Yoga Gurus in India, and traveling the US in a van for over a year. He trains 25+ leaders every month in elevating productivity, focus, attention, and well-being with a flow state. Also, he shares these skills at retreats across the country and corporate workshops of 600+. His mission is to help people redefine High performance. After experiencing burnout in...2022-09-1428 minELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact103: Sleep Stages & Cycles (and how to optimize)Sleep Stages & Cycles (and how to optimize)
In this Episode:
- Understanding the different stages of sleep
- how much you SHOULD be getting of each
- what you can do to maximize your sleep quality
-difference between REM & Non-REM sleep
- 3 stages of Non-REM sleep
Curious how you can increase your sleep quality?
Check out last week's episode on 6 things you can do right now to recover from a poor night of sleep.
AND stay tuned for next weeks article & episode on how you can use Food, Supplementation & Technology to Optimize your sleep every single night.
References:
https://www...2022-08-0207 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact102: Poor Sleep Is Wrecking Your Potential (and how to Fix it)Poor Sleep Is Wrecking Your Potential (and how to Fix it) In this episode:
Why is sleep so important?
Glymphatic system & it's role in Memory Consolidation
Brain Cell Re-generation
Effects of Poor Sleep on the CNS, immune system & mental health
How do we get proper neural repair?
What happens when we DO get quality sleep?
6 Tips for Bouncing Back from Poor Night of Sleep
To view the full article, visit: https://www.elv8life.com/poor-sleep-is-wrecking-your-potential2022-07-2913 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact101: Understand & Optimize Heart Rate Variability (HRV)In this episode we discuss:
-what is HRV
-why it is critical to track for high performance in work & life
-what is a 'good' HRV
-Breathing to optimize HRV
-Ideal Exercise Volume & Intensity
-Sleep optimization for HRV
-Managing stress
-Keys to Diet for HRV
-Why hydration is critical for HRV optimization
Enjoy this episode? Share it with a friend who would get just as much value from it!2022-07-2423 min
Human Being UnleashedHow To Deliberately Tap Into Flow State With Delaney McGuireFlow is a natural state that every single one of us are WIRED for, but not many of us experience this the way we should because we find ourselves riddled by anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm and so much more.
Well, thankfully there IS a way to begin to manufacture flow back into your life so you can get more out of yourself in every area of life when it really counts.
Tune in as performance coach Delaney McGuire breaks down how we can tap into this flow state every single day.
Connect with Delaney on...2022-04-231h 01
How Do You Health?E182 Optimizing The Human Performance w/ Delaney McGuireOur society has put on a pedestal a hustle culture of making the most money possible and having access to the most material things in life; yet many find themselves bankrupt in all other areas of life. In this episode, Delaney McGuire sits down with us to talk about performance and what does it actually entail.
(1:40) - How do you look at performance overall?
(4:34) - First step on going from where you are to where you want to be
(7:05) - Why does someone not make a change despite being aware of t...2022-04-2248 min
Movie Surfing: A Disney Channel (Un) Original PodcastMom's Got a Date with a VampireBRING ON THE SPOOKY SEASON!Join Delaney and Ben as they break down the surprisingly unsettling Halloween(?) DCOM classic from the turn of the millennium, Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire. This one has it all: the goofy aunt from Sabrina, the dad from Lizzie McGuire, and Mr. Sheffield from the Nanny, all wonderfully mis-cast and confused. Buckle up (and knuckle down); this one is a wild ride.Thanks for listening, and be sure to send in your stories and thoughts for the upcoming Super Short Show to moviesurfingpod@gmail.com!If...2021-10-051h 09Movie Surfing: A Disney Channel (Un) Original PodcastThe Lizzie McGuire MovieWelcome back, Movie Surfers! This week, we’re going international with our coverage of The Lizzie McGuire Movie! In this classic Disney flick, Lizzie McGuire gets the European vacation of her dreams when an Italian pop star asks her to stand in for his duet partner at a major awards show. Will Lizzie see through Paolo’s charm? Will Matt embarrass his sister on a global scale? Will we ever get to enjoy the cookies that the hotel serves at 5? Why not tune in now to find out! We hope you enjoy the show, and please don’t forget to rate...2021-06-081h 18
Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsE202: Planning Your Week for Flow[2:34] Benefits of Being in Flow State & how it applies to career, relationships & hobbies
[3:50] Why Planning Your Week is the #1 key to accessing Flow State
[4:50] The 6 Critical 'Building Blocks' for Flow & how they apply to week planning
[11:19] Component 1: Clear Goals Aligned with you Vision
[15:15] Component 2: Time blocking
[15:30] Component 2 & 3: Setting Boundaries & Having Hard Conversations
[17:46] Component 4: Tracking Daily Practices & Habits
6 Building Blocks of Flow:
Clarity
Autonomy
Deep Focus & Lack of Distraction
Challenge/Comfort
Intrinsically Rewarding
Immediate...2021-04-2322 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsE201: Resetting the Nervous System for Smarter Rest & RecoveryIn this Episode:
[9:00] Why building our life around 'flow' is the quickest route to success & happiness
[14:03] The 4 Cycles of Flow
[16:19] Why 'Recovery' is the most critical step that most people overlook
[17:15] Brain Networks: Executive Network vs Default Mode Network
[19:32] Brainwaves: Alpha vs Beta
[24:19] Recovery Tools:
Sauna: floods brain with nitric oxide, lowers blood pressure and cortisol. study has found that saunas lower rates of confusion, fatigue, anxiety, depression, hostility & anger while elevating feelings of vigor.
Yoga & stretching - releases the lactic acid...2021-04-1942 min
Spiritual Twenties035: clip show- understanding the pathThis episode is an overview of what I believe it means to live a spiritual life- living your unique soul's fullest expression and forging your own path. I pulled clips of guests talking about how they came to understand that there is something more, something deeper to life, what it means to find a balance, how we've strayed from our true nature, our inner wild, and inspiring words to move you to awakening to your true self and the world of possibilities around you.
This episode speaks to the core of what I believe and why...2021-01-0443 min
Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsMasculine Strength, Vulnerability & Connection w/ Stefanos SifandosStefanos Sifandos is a Love & Relationship Coach and Masculine/Feminine expert. Stefanos has coached world champion fighters, celebrities, elite special force operatives and many in-between to help them heal their relationship ships with themselves, their partners, and create more overall passion, fulfillment & wellbeing in their lives.
In this episode you will learn:
Why men find themselves angry, isolated & disconnected in their life
How community & support from other men is a catalyst for rapid transformation
What does it REALLY mean to be a man?
the 5 traits that make up an embodied man
How...2020-11-3000 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance Tips7 Tips for Peak Performance & Enhanced Presence with Javi RoblesKnown popularly as “The World’s Healthiest Man”, Javier is a public speaker, heartled leader, Men’s Work Facilitator, Artist and holisitic peak performance coach to name a few of the hats he wears.
As a Holistic Peak Performance Coach he helps driven individuals optimize every aspect of human performance and presence holistically. He works with people 1 on 1 as well as in a group setting. He is currently based in Jersey City, NJ and is working on the Holistic Harmony Private Retreat - an experience that promises to deliver years of self-mastery and inner work condensed into 1 powerful...2020-11-2300 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsWhy It's Critical to Explore Dark Emotions, Healing through Movement & Men's Work w/ Nathan KohlermanNathan Kohlerman is a men’s coach who specializes in working with the subconscious mind, incorporating modalities such as breathwork, gateway healing, meditation, neurolingusitics programming, and primal activations. He is the founder of NeuIntention Health and Wellness, Co-Founder of Haus of Omega men's work, and Creator of High Functioning Hippies clothing line.
Nathan's mission is to help others heal their past wounds, break through subconscious blocks, and access their highest potentials & he is on a relentless pursuit to redefine human optimization through mind, body, and soul.
-How Nathan's life struggle & pain gu...2020-11-1700 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsRetreat Recap: Deep Healing & Wild Growth In SedonaThis is a fun & special episode. Five members of my second family, the Fit For Service tribe, join me on this panel-style episode to recap the transformational experiences that occurred over a 5 day summit in the Sedona wilderness. Matt Bundy, Bob Monahan, Paige Oxley, Brandon Figearo, and Landon Wells join me in this long form discussion to share their experiences.
Together we discuss:
-The power of holotropic breathwork, ecstatic dance, & soul wanders
-Individual experiences with each of these modalities & their impact their lives
-Lessons learned about embodying Masculinity...2020-11-0700 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsManaging Mental Health & Depression with Yoga w/ Kayla NielsenKayla Nielsen is one of the world's most popular online yoga instructors. Kayla ranks in the top 10 most popular instructors on the leading yoga platform AloMoves. In addition to her practice, she is also the host of 'The Walk Home' Podcast, and founder of Glow Yoga Retreats.
In this episode, Kayla and I discuss:
- How curiosity brought Kayla to yoga & the traumatic events that led her deep into her practice
- How saying 'Yes' got her over her fear of teaching
- What is yoga:modern styles vs traditional Eastern practice
- How yoga transforms us physically, emotionally, mentally...2020-11-0300 min
Spiritual Twenties019: divine masculine with Delaney McGuireIn Episode 019, we welcome holistic lifestyle coach, podcast host, and my friend, Delaney McGuire, to talk about the divine masculine. Delaney shares with us how the image and model of the masculine is formed and his journey to transforming his life step-by-step to fully embody healthy and divine masculinity. This episode is especially raw because we recap together for the first time an incredibly powerful experience with had with expert coaches Christine Hassler and Stefanos Sifandos. We covered a lot in this episode- from how the shadow sides of the masculine and feminine can creep up on us to...2020-10-2750 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsMindblowing Sex, Self Love & Financial Success w/ Tantra Coach Dominique D'VitaDominique D'Vita is a Transformational Tantra Coach who has scaled her business from $0 to $40,000/month in the past year.
Dominique is an expert in the practice of tantra, in which she teacher her clients to have incredible sex, develop deep connection & intimacy with themselves & their partners, develop self love & so much more.
In this episode, Dominique & I discuss:
-The 4 levels of tantra and where to begin
-Self love & trauma healing through tantric practice
-Enhancing pleasure with self self & in partnership
-Using tantra to create a baseline state of joy & gratitude
-How changing state w/ tantra can impact financial success
To...2020-10-1300 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsSelf Love & Inner Child Healing MeditationAs children, and as humans, all we ever want is love. However, as we go through life - we experience hurt, pain, rejection, and other trauma wounds that slowly lead us to believe that we are either unworthy of love or that our love is conditional on how we act or be in this world.
We teach ourselves that in order to be lovable we need to have the great job, 6 pack abs, incredible lifestyle. We forget the truth that we are already worthy of all the love in the universe just as we are.
...2020-10-0900 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsMindset Shifts to go from Uber Driver to TV Celebrity w/ Eric BiggerEric Bigger grew up in the Baltimore streets, but always knew he was destined for greatness. As a young adult, Eric moved to LA to pursue his career as an actor.
After 7 years of hustle, Eric caught his big break as he landed his first spot on the Bachelorette. This launched Eric into the public eye, which he capitalized on to continue several further TV appearances, published his book 'Transformation', and began a career as a Motivational Speaker.
In this episode, we discuss:
-What it means to be a PRO in life2020-10-0600 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsHow Waking Up Early Will Transform Your Life w/ Sid ChawlaSid Chawla is an Entrepreneur, 2x Author & Speaker. Sid is equal parts passion, eloquence & action. Sid is committed to helping people maximize their potential by becoming an early riser - aka getting more done before 8am than most people do in an entire day.
In this episode, Sid & I discuss:
- The importance of accountability for new habit
- 2 essential traits for anyone looking to achieve excellence
- Reverse Engineering success with Small Routines
- The Power of Frames
- How to be the...2020-09-291h 16Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsTraveling the world with Nikki Minaj, Overcoming Suicidal Depression, and Healing through Self-Care w/ Tyler AryaiFrom Nikki Minaj's personal photographer, to depression & suicide, ayahuasca, and the journey of self love - this weeks guest Tyler Aryai shares his incredible personal journey that goes to show that life is so much more than just the glamor & status that can be so attractive.
On this episode we discuss:
-how investing in ourselves can make or break our vision
-the skills & effort Tyler leveraged to land the job of his dreams
-the importance of self love (and what really matters in life)
-Recovering from...2020-09-211h 16Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsHow to Use State, Mindset, Beliefs & Community to Become Unstoppable w/ Eric BalanceEric Balance is a Conscious Cash Flow Consultant & host of the Resilient Minds Podcast. Eric has risen to the upper echelon of human performance & entrepreneurship - not only by mastering his own mind, but by seeking mentorship from the legends of the industry including Tony Robbins & Gerard Adams.
You will see that it is not just Eric's accolades that are impressive, but the power & presence in which he embodies in all that he does.
In this episode, Eric & I discuss:
- how he leveraged the power of belief...2020-09-1550 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsBecoming a Famous Actor, Overcoming Addiction & Finding Life Purpose w/ Ben CurtisBen Curtis has an epic life story.
From touring the world stage as a famous actor to PRISON overnight, and the road to recovery back, Ben has incredible life experience to pull from on what it takes to seize all that life has in store.
Through overcoming addiction, and coming out stronger as an individual - pouring his energy and knowledge into his career as a coach for Landmark and now his own coaching practice, Ben specializes in helping men tap into their emotions, cultivate their potential and shatter...2020-07-231h 02Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsStart a Business, Find Your Audience & Make an Impact w/ Shel PowersMindful Business Coach, Shel Powers, joins me on this week's episode.
Shel has a TON of experience in brand building & marketing, in which she has led marketing initiatives for some of the largest consumer brands in the nation.
After following the call towards a deeper purpose, Shel left the corporate world and began on her entrepreneurial path - through which she empowers business owners to reach their audience & make their impact by developing strong a strong brand identity and marketing platform.
In this episode we cover everything from business & marketing...2020-06-161h 26Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsThe Dance Between Masculine & Feminine [Retreat Recap] w/ Jonathan MayozaHoooolyyy Shit. This is a special one. This episode was recorded on a 10 hour roadtrip with the incredible Jonathan Mayoza following a 4 Day retreat in Utah hosted by the powerhouse duo of Tommy Snider, CEO of Master Metabolic and Adrian Ellison - founder of the self healing & retreats organization the Alpas Project. With their leadership, 17 powerful men and women came together to explore and cultivate what it means to embody Masculinity and Femininity in their full expression. From swimming in waterfalls, to sexually charged serenades, from crying to laughter, to growth and vulnerability this weekend was the epitome of finding...2020-06-091h 30Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsJoe Hawley: Ex-NFL Pro, Van-Lifer, Author & SpeakerAfter a long & successful NFL Career, Joe Hawley found himself torn and tattered on a mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual level. Despite the big pay check - Joe decided to step away from the game, realizing that life is about more than money and success.
Joe joins me to share his experience as he sold all of his possessions, rescued his dog Freedom, and moved into a van to travel the country for 2 years - redefining who he is without football.
Joe and I discuss
- The harsh reality of what...2020-05-2959 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsLaunching a Music Career w/ DJ VermyllionGabe Cozzens, aka DJ Vermyllion, is an up and coming DJ from Chicago who just after years into his music career found himself sharing a stage with world-renowned DJ Rusko.
Gabe and I discuss
-what it takes to commit to commit to a life in the music industry
-how to manage risk by creating additional revenue streams alongside performance
-the dark side of the music industry
-the ups and downs of the creative process
-how getting back to his roots in spirituality is essential to keep...2020-05-201h 01Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsMeditation, Life Purpose & Well-Being w/ Author Lou RedmondLou Redmond is an author, speaker, meditation and mindfulness coach who specializes in supporting his clients in helping them find their 'truth'. Lou has impacted thousands through his published book 'Find Your Truth' along side his recorded meditations which have received over 400,000 plays on Insight Timer.
Lou joins me today to share his story on how meditation came to be such a fundamental piece of his life. He shares
his story on how he went from corporate party boy in his early 20's to transitioning to a life of service for others
the...2020-05-1359 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsHealth & Nutrition Optimization w/ MasterMetabolic CEO Tommy SniderTommy Snider is the founder of MasterMetabolic, the Utah based personal health & nutrition that is creating health outcomes that were previously thought of as impossible through precise data tracking & empowering technology. Tommy has 16+ years of experience in the fitness industry, ranked as a top grossing fitness coach in the nation for 24 hour fitness, and serves as ABC Utah News Official Health Expert. Follow Tommy on Instagram for transformative health insights @t.e.a.m.tommy and at mastermetablic.com
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forge-your-path/message2020-05-0547 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsFearvana: Overcome Any Fear w/ Amazon Bestselling Author Akshay Nanavati"Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives" - the Dalai Lama.
Akshay is no joke. Life circumstances brought Akshay to the brink of suicide amongst a deep depression, leading him to seek answers by spending the ensuing 10 years studying the mind and our relationship to fear. This culminates with his book Fearvana, which hit #1 in Neuroscience Books on Amazon. I was so excited for this interview because this has been one of the most impactful books I've ever read in my life ( which helped me get...2020-04-211h 01Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsBreathwork, Masculinity, and Mentorship w/ James BradyJames Brady is equal parts interesting & inspiring. On the surface he's an entrepreneur, athlete, and total man's man. James runs a quarterback training business on the east coast, preparing young men to excel their athletic abilities to achieve at their highest potential. However James is much more than that. He is also a certified breathwork & yoga instructor, and is an extremely gifted poetry writer. James is on a mission not just to mentor these young men, but also to reshape the outdated perception of masculinity - embracing mindfulness, stillness, and our emotions. Follow James, his work and his poetry on...2020-04-151h 17Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsQuarantine Conversations: Biking Across America w/ Kathy PowellIn this episode my friend Kathy Powell joined me tell her story about biking from New York all the way to the West coast. She shares how this experience sparked her love for endurance sports and nature, and how it was a turning point for leaving behind her party lifestyle. Kathy shares the benefits she finds in extreme activities such as 1/2 Ironman's, and the dive into how we can be taking this opportunity in social isolation to grow and connect with ourselves rather than giving into the collective fear mindset. Follow Kathy's adventures on Instagram @heyitskath.
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CLONE YOURSELF (Scale Your Business With Virtual Assistants)#62: Forging Your Path with Delaney McGuireDelaney had been working his corporate life with a corporate company for about 2 years when he decided he wanted to work remotely. His company agreed, and he’s been living in a van, travelling around the U.S. since. He even started a side hustle. I talked to him about working remotely in general and what life is like living in a van.To hear the full podcast, head on over to Spotify, iTunes or any other pod player to listen to the full podcast!LINKS & RESOURCESInstagram Connect Delaney here...2020-04-1049 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsJournaling for Wellbeing & Productivity w/ Todd LuongoTodd Luongo is the founder of Legendary Life, a business dedicated to helping people optimized all aspects of their life. For his first product venture Todd is focused on journals as research has shown the act of journaling to be an extremely effective tool for enhancing well-being in just a few days of practice. Todd and I talk about the benefits of journaling in relation to the physiology of the brain, and how we can use it to leverage the subconscious mind to make HUGE changes in our lives. We discuss why the questions we journal about matter, and...2020-04-061h 01Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsQuarantine Conversations: Balancing Entrepreneurship & Family w/ Gina VooGina is an incredibly inspirational woman. As an immigrant from China Gina came to this country in her adulthood, she married and had 2 children. Gina knew that to provide the life she wanted for a family she needed to build her own business. She didn't stop there, as she had added marathon running and professional modeling to her resume. Gina and I discuss how she built her business successfully and balances that with the responsibilities of family. Additionally we discuss the coronavirus and how we have an opportunity to act with compassion and focus on the things we can control...2020-04-031h 02Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsTravel the World Full-Time with Photography w/ AJ RezacAJ Rezac AKA @Thewandertravels joins me this week to share how at just 22 years old he travels the world full-time with photography. With 100,000 plus followers on Instagram, he's created a platform to showcase his beautiful photography making an income doing what he loves and living a life of adventure. AJ shares the lessons he learned about how taking the big leaps always pan out, and how we can use Instagram as a platform for financial freedom. AJ and I continue to discuss travel and how it enables us to grow as individuals, become more compassionate, and completely changes the lens...2020-03-3151 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsShape Your Personality & Be the Joy for Others w/ Charlotte NiemanAt just 22 years old, Charlotte has founded the successful yoga mat company Namai.
An extension of her personality, these mats are a piece of art designed to light up and bring positivity to every room. Char and I discuss the power that the use of intention and habits have in our ability to redefine and shape our own personality.
Charlotte shares how her life experiences of learning to embrace failure and practicing stillness have led to rock-solid confidence. These served as critical tools for that ultimately enabled her to define her purpose and achieve her...2020-03-241h 11Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsThe Most Epic Personal Journey w/ Michael MedallMichael Medall inspires me in so many ways. In his early twenties, Michael reach heights in his music career opening shows for many famous rappers. As he was stepping into his stardom he was also stepping into the darkness. Michael developed a drug and alcohol addiction that caused his music career to crumble and send him to rehab. This was a defining moment for Michael as he came back exponentially stronger. During this time Michael found a deep strength in his spirituality and has reinvented himself as a conscious rapper - putting out incredibly articulate messages about human potential, connection...2020-03-231h 39Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsQuarantine Conversations: Practicing Observation & Creativity w/ David LelloDavid Lello joins me today for this episode of quarantine conversations. David has walked more paths than most: including opera singing, teaching, engineering, wellness coaching and his most recent expedition - vanlife. We sit down to talk about the importance of the little moments practicing awareness is a time of uncertainty. When fear mindset sets in, how we can transmute that fear to offer compassion to those around us? We discussed the growth opportunities that come with Van life, and we break down the opportunity to cultivate our creative talents and pursue our passions in this time of him...2020-03-1858 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsQuarantine Conversations: Entrepreneurship & Spirituality w/ Sam KabertSam and I sit down to talk about all things related to this current situation and how we can spread positive messages in this time of collective fear. Sam shares his experience building several successful businesses, his internal journey of spirituality, and how he is making a positive light of this current situation we found ourselves in. To learn more about Sam and his various business ventures - visit Swagsam.com
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forge-your-path/message2020-03-171h 08Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsSelf Love, Self Talk, and Atomic Habits w/ Melissa BlynneThis episode features Melissa Blynne, Founder of EpicLuv holistic wellness coaching. Melissa combines her experience as a certified nutritionist and yoga instructor with the science of neurolinguistic programming to offer a wide range of tools for clients to create lifestyle habits that bring massive shifts in wellbeing and life satisfaction. We discuss the power of habit, the science behind how our self talk impacts life outcomes, and many other powerful tools that can be practically applied in our daily lives. Check out Melissa's blog at epicluv.com or on Instagram @epicluv for great resources for elevating your physical and emotional...2020-03-1657 minLife on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsHow One Person Can Drive a Global Impact w/ Cam JarmanCam is an incredible human being. Not only has he created a hugely successful purpose-driven outdoor brand, Keep Nature Wild, that has single-handedly been responsible for 300,000 pounds of trash pickup across the United States but he has also created a huge community of 10,000+ volunteers that come together to connect & clean up the planet on a regular basis. From this episode you'll hear his take on: asking the right questions to ensure we find fulfillment in what we pursue, the importance of authenticity, and the power of a positive message among many others. Cam is through and through a selfless, grounded...2020-03-051h 09Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsUse Instagram to Turn Passion into Full Time Job w/ Court WildsonWhat you'll gain from this episode: How a recent grad leveraged Instagram to gain 12,000+ followers and turn their passion into a full time job, Keys to developing the bad ass mindset of 'I can do anything I put my mind to', Why you'd be insane not to spend time in nature, & Passion isn't passive, it's a daily practice. Before I began living my life of adventure, Court was one of those I followed on Instagram so I could briefly escape from my own dreadful office life through her beautiful photos scaling mountains, shredding fresh powder, and everything in-between. Court attributes h...2020-02-261h 02Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsPassion, Mental Health, and Van Life Adventure w/ Brad JamesBrad James, aka @BradintheVan, is taking Instagram by storm and it's no surprise. Brad lives an incredible life on the outside (currently touring Morocco in his van as he grows his music career), but his main draw is how incredibly open and vulnerable he is about his personal struggles. Brad used to party HARD, but after hitting rock bottom he began on a new path of self awareness and acceptance that has brought him to great heights mentally, emotionally, and physically. Throughout a 3 year process Brad has leaned into meditation, yoga, journaling, spiritual teaching, and music to transform his relationship...2020-02-171h 31Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsIntuition, Forgiveness & Self Love w/ Marcus Kettles, Mindvalley CoachMarcus is a truly special human, who has accomplished in his life what it might take most men 5 lifetimes to achieve. At 25, Marcus already held the title of VP of business development for a Wall Street banking firm. From there, Marcus transitioned to a 15 year acting career in which he was part of a Pulitzer Prize winning play, and acted in films alongside Jeff Bridges, Kevin Kostner, and Mel Gibson. He then went back to school, launching a successful psychotherapy practice in NY. Moving to California, he opened 2 award winning fitness boutiques (Fit Buddha Evolutionary Fitness) & a retreat center (Casa...2020-01-311h 15Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsReduce Drinking Habits & Build Self-Awareness (plus Journal Techniques) with Sam MunizFor years Sam Muniz has dealt with depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Like many Millennials, the drinking culture was a big part of his life. On the drop of a dime he decided he wanted more from life - he cut out drinking & drugs, became fully vegan, and saw his life take off in every aspect. Hear his tips on how he knew it was time to change, tips for avoiding temptation, standing up for your needs first, making time to do things you love and building self awareness through journaling. Hear all this and more in episode 3!!! For more...2020-01-011h 04Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsStarting a Business, Cultivating Confidence & Following Your Passions w/ Cassidy KallenbornCassidy Kallenborn is just 22 years old, but that hasn't stopped her from moving across the country to start her own private chef company all while attending grad school and play as an elite DI college athlete. Cassidy shares her mindset that has enabled her to have bulletproof confidence in her ability to succeed, but also that she CAN design a life around what she loves to do. For more on Cassidy, visit forgeyourpath.co/podcast and follow her on Instagram @casskallenborn
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S...2019-12-231h 04Life on Fire: Flow State & Peak Performance TipsDesign your Life around what you Love with Brielle NickoloffBrielle Nickoloff is only in her mid 20's, yet she created her dream job in Voice Design out of thin air (think Amazon Alexa). She now travels the world speaking at conferences regarding the future of voice technology, and on top of THAT, has convinced her company to let her work fully remote. This enables her to spend her weekends rock climbing and surfing all over the world. We sit down to talk about how she ultimately found Voice Design after pursuing a PreMed track at CU Boulder, and the actionable steps that anyone can take to turn their...2019-12-0540 min