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Own Your Truth PodcastHow to Stay Human in an AI World - Feelings, Connection & The Future of WorkWhat if artificial intelligence isn't here to replace our humanity…but to force us to remember it? In today's conversation, I'm sitting down with Anne Brashier. She's an immersive storyteller, creative director, and creator of the "Carnival of Feelings," a grief-and-play experience that helps people literally play through their emotions instead of hiding from them. We explore what happens when our news feeds and algorithms pull us further apart, while our bodies and communities are begging to come back together. We talk about career pivots, ego death, regret, love, and why the next real economy wo...
2025-12-1655 min
Own Your Truth PodcastSingle ThreadMarcus Morgan-Etty is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Single Thread, a design agency that positions founders to help them break through growth ceilings. In this episode, Marcus and I explore what it means to defy expectations, embrace imperfect parenting, and find success on your own terms. From growing up in an entrepreneurial family to building his own global ventures, he reflects on the lessons that shaped him, the evolving value of education, the gift of emotional honesty in parenting, and how finding your truth often starts in the chaos. Whether you're an en...
2025-11-1051 min
Own Your Truth PodcastCup of JoeyJoey Sanchez is the founder and CEO of Cup of Joey, a movement that brings people together with purpose and for good. Instead of slinging business cards, every Cup of Joey event starts by asking participants a single question: "What is your WHY?" The amount of people who get stumped at the check-in table is one of the many reasons I'm excited to share this conversation today. Because I've had the unique opportunity to work with Joey and watch him transform a simple cup of coffee into purpose-driven rooms where leaders listen, ask better questions, a...
2025-10-3048 min
Own Your Truth PodcastHuman AFWhat if the real strategy isn't strategy at all...but the courage to show up as yourself? In this episode, Adam Faulkner and I explore what it means to trade performance for presence, frameworks for freedom, and "more" for enough. From his days as a journalist knocking on doors to now building a life and business on his own terms, Adam shares how curiosity, play, and raw honesty become the real proof of who we are. #entrepreneurship #freelance #fatherhood #humanize
2025-10-011h 21
Own Your Truth PodcastJustice, Equity, and AIWhat if the Fourth Industrial Revolution wasn't just about power or profit—but about equity, connection, and human dignity? My conversation with Malika Saada Saar explores this idea and the deeper questions around technology and the rapid advancement of AI that we all need to be asking ourselves. As a distinguished human rights lawyer and tech policy strategist, Malika's work and legal advocacy have earned her widespread recognition, including being named one of Newsweek's "150 Women Who Shake the World." In this episode, we talk about the hard truths, profound hope, and a powerful visi...
2025-08-2950 min
Own Your Truth PodcastLyrics to LegacyWhen the world shut down, so did the stage, and Dynasty was forced to face a version of herself she hadn't met yet. In this raw, honest conversation, she shares how creativity became her lifeline, how music helped her reconnect with purpose, and why self-love had to start from within. From navigating pandemic depression to finding real love, redefining success, and reclaiming her voice, this episode is a powerful reminder of what it means to live your lyrics and heal out loud.
2025-07-3145 min
Own Your Truth PodcastLeaving Safety to Find SelfImagine you've built a successful 20 year career as an executive at Google, then became the chief of staff for a 3,000 person organization, and your sitting at your computer screen staring at all the zeros on the compensation packet you're about to leave behind in pursuit of something greater. This moment was the beginning of Jonika Hoomes's journey away from the safety and the prestige of a global tech company and into the trenches of entrepreneurship, self-discovery, and transformation. In this conversation we dive deep into the identity shifts, the loneliness, the fire of burnout, and th...
2025-06-2651 min
Own Your Truth PodcastJot Jot BoomIn this delightfully raw, honest, and frequently hilarious episode, Emma Cownley gets real about freelancing, nailing your niche, and not giving a single f*ck about what anyone else thinks. From witchy freelancing to metal journalism and the battle with self-doubt, this episode is a mini masterclass in owning your voice and how to align, define, and build a career you can be proud of.
2025-05-2854 min
Own Your Truth PodcastMusical MusingsFrom his role as VP of Artist Development and A&R at A&M Records, to managing Korn, The Offspring, Social Distortion, and Taking Back Sunday, to becoming the CEO and Co-Founder of Fanscape—and now serving as the CEO of Beckett's, a non-alcoholic cocktails and spirits company, Larry Weintraub has lived a life shaped by his love for music and his passion for forging deeper connections between creators and fans. In this interview, we explore the transformative power of music, the challenges of navigating career transitions, and what it looks, feels, and sounds like to build a...
2025-05-0155 min
Own Your Truth PodcastThe SavantsKathryn Morris is a mother, actress, producer, and genuine leader on a mission to change the narrative around Autism and how people on and off the spectrum live and work together. As the founder and CEO of The Savants, a lifestyle brand for misfits, makers, and mind-benders, she's transforming isolation into connection and redefining what neurodiversity and inclusion truly mean. In this episode, we explore the unseen struggles of special needs families, the role of artistic expression in neurodivergent minds, and how finding your tribe can make all the difference.
2025-03-2858 min
Own Your Truth PodcastJust BreatheJamie Castaño is the Founder of Just Breathe For Kids and a mission-driven entrepreneur with decades of school social work experience. This episode is a raw and honest exploration of what our kids need to notice, feel, and be inspired to show up in the world as their most confident selves.
2025-02-2752 min
Miami Real Estate PodcastMiami Ultra Luxury with Haute Living Co-Founder Seth Semilof | Ep. 103What does it take for a city to transform from a “pretender” to a “contender” in luxury real estate? In our latest podcast, we sit down with Seth Semilof, co-founder of Haute Living magazine, to discuss Miami's evolution as a "Top Contender."
From launching the first real estate magazine in Miami to establishing a strong presence in the luxury market, Seth shares insights into Miami's dynamic landscape. We also delve into the booming Palm Beach area, attracting high-net-worth individuals like Ken Griffin and JP Morgan, and the impact of this influx on the city's culinary and cultural landscape. With hot...
2025-02-2633 min
Own Your Truth PodcastReclaim Your Time, Master Your DayDr. Emily Masters Rosenthal, a lifestyle optimization expert and a leadership strategist, shares her journey of building Concierge Associates and redefining support networks. Listen to her insights on leadership, motivation, and creating a deeper impact while navigating entrepreneurial challenges. Masters of the Day Connect with Dr. Emily on LinkedIn
2025-01-2831 min
Own Your Truth PodcastChange Is Inevitable, Struggle Is OptionalTerry Dry is the co-founder and CEO of Future Proof Advisors, a company that helps mid-market and emerging companies get "unstuck" and on the path to rapid transformation. He is also the co-founder and CEO of the Smarter Service, a leading provider of personalized technology concierge services for older adults who struggle with technology. In this interview we explore the qualities of genuine leadership, the future of AI technology in modern business, and how to decide when it's time to pivot or push your vision forward.
2024-12-0346 min
Own Your Truth PodcastThe Divine Union in Business & LifeChristabelle Joseph is a global connecter, coach, CEO, and speaker who helps conscious leaders transform, expand, and express their vision through connection. What's beautiful and unique about Christabelle's approach is that her work is informed by a powerful journey of healing and growth, which she courageously shares in this interview. From addiction, drugs, depression, and burnout, to transforming her life, business, and personal relationships, we explore the story beneath the story that prevents so many of us from creating the life we deserve.
2024-09-3046 min
Own Your Truth PodcastBeyond The BrandAs the founder of Ninety Five Media and the host of the Stop Scrolling, Start Scaling podcast, Emma Tessler and her incredible team help modern brands organically scale through high-converting content, social media, e-mail, and podcast management. In my conversation with Emma we explore the journey of entrepreneurship, best practices for showing up authentically on social media, what it looks like and feels like to be a leader whose figuring it out on the fly, and also what it means to build a legacy beyond the brand.
2024-08-2153 min
Beyond Well with Sheila HamiltonEp. 310/ Ken Cervera, A Brush With Death Informed My Life. No Stone Unturned.A No Stone Unturned episode from 2019.Ken Cervera's openness, his honesty and his path to wellness have all been informed by an immensely isolating period in his late twenties when he attempted to end his life. Ken drove his motorcycle through a Los Angeles intersection straight into an oncoming vehicle. Miraculously, both drivers escaped harm. We believe suicide attempt survivors can be extremely helpful in understanding the suicide epidemic, the mindset of suicidal ideation, and why relationship-centered and evidence-based treatment is essential to recovery. Ken Cervera is the host of Own Your Truth Podcast, a personal coach, and the Di...
2024-08-1223 min
Own Your Truth PodcastTransforming Challenges Into Creative FuelChris Valdheims is an entrepreneur, writer, podcaster, and lawyer who is dedicated to helping creatives bring their visions to life. As a client of Chris's innovative law firm, Counsel for Creators, I didn't just learn about how to protect my intellectual property or navigate contracts, I learned how to stop worrying about the legal unknown and make informed decisions about the future of my business. What's really unique about Chris's approach is that he doesn't just understand creatives, he is a creative who is passionate about helping people who come from challenging or complicated circumstances t...
2024-04-2545 min
Own Your Truth PodcastEarn, Own, GiveParis Davis is a former Division 1 athlete, who leveraged sports, a job, and real estate to become the founder of multiple businesses, a national educator, and an adjunct professor at Saint Xavier University. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Paris is the kind of heart-centered human who also gifted his parents a house, and consistently dedicates his time to helping the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders boost their success using a goal-centric approach. In this conversation, we explore the art of delegation, time management, and the journey of finding the balance in business and life.
2024-02-0248 min
Own Your Truth PodcastFrom The HartAt the time of this recording, Emily Hartstone will have been hospitalized twice to receive the vital treatments she needs for her ongoing battle with Leukemia and severe graves disease. She also will have taken more than a few Zoom calls from her hospital bed and/or removed the IVs from her arm in order to meet her clients at an important event. As the CEO of From The Hart Management LLC, a motivational speaker, and purpose-driven entrepreneur, Emily's extensive career in sales and event management for non-profit trade organizations is driven by something deeper th...
2023-05-0335 minOwn Your Truth PodcastIn The Wright MindBefore I interviewed Chris Wright, I had the opportunity to learn about some of the pivotal moments that shaped his life, and when I discovered the depths of physical and psychological trauma he endured at a young age, the one question that came to mind was: "How did this guy survive?" As the host of the In The Wright Mind Podcast, a mental health advocate, and a successful career in government sector sales, Chris is on a mission to help others rise above their mental health struggles and bring hope to those who feel stuck and alone. ...
2022-12-2554 minOwn Your Truth PodcastThen He Said...I Hate You DadaThis episode is about the art and practice of shutting down the ego and deeply listening to the only truth that matters. Because someday, we may get the most powerful insight and life-changing clarity we need, at exactly the moment we no longer have the patience or mental bandwidth to receive it.
2022-09-1510 minOwn Your Truth PodcastEmbracing The UnknownMonique Scott is a Law of Attraction Coach who helps single women over 40 recreate the lives they truly want. Through guided manifestation practice, coaching, and affirmation muzic, Monique's work is about helping her clients to shift the negative paradigms in their lives and achieve their biggest goals. Something that she shared with me during our interview was that we can manifest something that we deeply desire only to discover that it's no longer what we want or need. This ability to embrace the unknown and unforeseen outcomes has informed the journey of a courageous human being who was able to find...
2022-05-0145 minOwn Your Truth PodcastOvercoming Self-Doubt & PerfectionismOur behavior, habits, and emotions don't just manifest out of the ether, it all comes from somewhere. My conversation with Natalie Moore was such a fun and fulfilling opportunity to explore the source of where it all comes from and to take a deep dive into the steps, actions, and journey of healing and personal growth. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Natalie's holistic approach to therapy is about empowering her clients to make positive changes and exploring the thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and body sensations that can influence their quality of life. This epi...
2022-03-0148 minOwn Your Truth PodcastSurviving The Dark MomentsIn 2021, I connected with Lu Bryant, an incredibly talented writer who found the courage to share her deeply personal story that quite frankly, changed my life. Her book, Tortured to Triumph, is a journey through complex PTSD and the story of a child who was neglected, abused, starved, torn from her siblings before the age of three, survived a near-death experience at age 7, and was declared legally dead by age 33. After eight months of conversations and learning about the heart-wrenching moments of Lu's life, I was inspired by her incredible capacity to find gratitude within the darkness, st...
2022-01-2242 min
Own Your Truth PodcastInvisible Battles in Small BusinessWhen you run a small business, you will inevitably face countless challenges and invisible battles that your customers may never know about. As the co-owner of à bloc coffee and the head of all delicious treats and baked goods, Jenny Johnson's story of resilience and innovation, shed some much-needed light on those hidden moments of growth that the world just doesn't get to see. This interview was such a rare, raw, and no-bullshit kind of chat that gets right to the heart of relationships, business, life, and how to stay grounded amidst the chaos.
2021-12-201h 35
Own Your Truth PodcastTurning Pain Into ProfitEmilie Given is the founder and CEO of She's A Given, a Seattle-based virtual assistant agency that specializes in matching high-level executive assistants with business leaders and their teams. I was introduced to Emilie by a recent guest on the podcast when I realized it was finally time for me to hire my own virtual assistant but I had no idea of the incredible story I would discover in the process. After a near-death experience that forever changed her outlook on life, Emilie decided to leave her 9-5 job at Amazon Corporate HQ and built her...
2021-11-0557 min
Own Your Truth PodcastFrom Chaos To ConfidenceWhile our stories have the power to shape us, it's the decisions we make that define us. However, for so many of us, it can be so easy to fall victim to the narrative of the past and all the roadblocks that have kept us from believing we deserve better. Natalie Crawford is a confidence and transformation coach who is helping her clients to overcome those invisible but very real obstacles of self-doubt, fear, and empowering women to turn their pain into power. This interview was such a rare and beautiful moment where I genuinely go...
2021-10-1258 min
Own Your Truth PodcastConscious Parenting & RelationshipsWhen we become a parent, we are provided with two vital opportunities for growth and awakening. We can either consciously choose to confront the wounds of our past or unconsciously carry our generational pain into our relationships with our kids. Yummii Nguyen is someone who chose to confront her emotional wounds and create her own expression of motherhood with intention, love, and purity. As the founder and creator of The Motherhood Mindset, Yummii is a mindset coach who writes, teaches, and shares ideas on how to live a life guided by love and the journey of...
2021-09-0356 min
Own Your Truth PodcastLeading From WithinLisa Winneke is the Founder of The Wholehearted Method, the host of the Good News Guide podcast, a speaker, author, and heart-centered visionary who has been deeply immersed in the personal development space for over a decade. After years of struggling with depression, coping with an eating disorder, and ignoring those "tiny nudges" from within, she courageously chose to leave her 20-year marriage in 2018, and forge a legacy of truth and wholeness for her sons and the world. Her ability to connect and transform her clients' lives and relationships is informed by her own journey of...
2021-08-061h 02
Own Your Truth PodcastReimagining Hospitality with Orso PastaImagine being a chef with a lifelong dream of opening up your restaurant, only to have it all stripped away by the pandemic and having to rethink your entire vision from the ground up. As the founder, chef, and chief "noodle head" at Orso Pasta in Los Angeles, this was the reality that forced Josh Buckwald to question his reasons for wanting to cook and the moment that clarified the new mission of Orso. In this episode, we talk about reimagining what entrepreneurship, relationships, and hospitality look like in the midst of uncertain times, and...
2021-07-3150 min
Own Your Truth PodcastThe Give and Take of EntrepreneurshipWhen I learned about Kristin Swanson's journey of surviving breast cancer, coping with loss, and the personal, professional, and spiritual transformation that informed her life and the why behind her work, I was inspired to dig deeper. As a strategy implementation consultant and business coach, Kristin specializes in helping thought leaders and entrepreneurs execute their "someday when" projects and turn procrastination into profit. In addition to the impact of her coaching, she's also an incredibly resilient human being whose relationship with time and the ability to move through the dark moments of her life, is a po...
2021-06-2544 min
Own Your Truth PodcastMetal, Truth, and Moving Through The DarknessPeter Buck is a sustainability education advocate, an author, poet, musician, and award-winning teacher who has always had a strong sense of what should be righted and what has been wronged in the world. His 2017 TEDx Talk: What's the Future Hold? Ask a Metalhead...opened my eyes to how heavy metal musicians can be voices of social consciousness and tap into the essence of what it means to be a human living in inhumane times. My conversation with Peter was the peak expression of the mission of this podcast, as his courage and willingness to sh...
2021-06-111h 12
The Just Talk PodcastA Just Talk Podcast Special - Owning Your Truth With Ken CerveraWhat's up everyone!We are back with another special with an amazing guest, Ken Cervera!We had such a delight and fun time owning our truths with Ken that y'all don't want to miss this episode. Thank you Ken for taking your time and talking with us. We hope you had fun and we hope you all enjoy this special! Until next time, we're going silent.Follow Us On Instagram@thejusttalkpodcastEmail Usthejusttalkpodcast00@gmail.comSubscribe To Us On YouTubehttps://www.youtube...
2021-05-301h 14
Own Your Truth PodcastPutting the Love Into What You MakeMy 40th birthday will forever be known as the day I had my first bite of Baked by Sha Sha "funfetti" cake. That first bite was my "Ratatouille" / Disney movie moment where I was transported back to my childhood and fully immersed in the kind of delicious, sensory experience that happens when you can taste the love that an artist puts into their bake. Sharon Phillips is the founder of Baked by Sha Sha and her bespoke creations of clean treats & cheat treats are not just highly addictive, they are chapters in a story of self-discovery, family, growth...
2021-05-141h 13
Own Your Truth PodcastJust a SquiggleWhat if our perception of creativity was completely wrong? What if it's not just something you're born with, but a superpower that you can access by provoking your brain to get out of "shortcut mode" and think thoughts that have never been thought before? As the founder and CEO of Just a Squiggle, a creative thinking company, Camila Kaul is dedicated to helping organizations & individuals turn their biggest problems into possibilities through the power of creative thinking. With her background in neuroscience, marketing and strategy honed at Harvard Business School of Management and as the He...
2021-05-0750 min
Own Your Truth PodcastKono's KitchenMichelle Chu is the founder and CEO of Kono's Kitchen, a pet treats company that is helping dog parents to build stronger connections with their pets, one treat at a time. What I love most about Michelle's story and the mission of her company, is that in addition to donating 10% of the profits back to the medical costs of rescue dogs, her focus, drive, and passion for sharing the imperfect journey of pet parenting has created a space for other pet parents to do the same. Her legendary work ethic and love of learning have...
2021-03-291h 13
Own Your Truth PodcastSelfless GivingYuri Williams is the founder of the non-profit A Future Superhero and Friends whose mission is to provide essential support for the homeless, veterans, sick children, low-income families, and anyone in need of uplifting. As a juvenile correctional officer for over twenty years, Yuri has restructured his entire work schedule to allow for three 16-hour shifts in a row, so that he can dedicate four days per week to his non-profit. Then, he dresses up like a superhero and gets to work. He visits skidrow, cancer wards, and families in need to deliver toys, medicine, food, and anything he can to b...
2021-02-2634 min
Own Your Truth PodcastCommunity, Growth, and ConnectionFound Coffee in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, is not just my favorite local coffee shop, it's the place where my son had his first babycino. It's where I wrote, edited, and created hours of content for this podcast and it's the place that made this Northeast LA neighborhood feel like home. Annie Choi is the founder and owner of Found Coffee and her unique ability to build community, support local businesses, and create spaces for people to connect and collaborate is unlike anything I've ever experienced. She's not just a local business owner with an in...
2021-02-1253 min
Do It With Dan📻 🎙 123 - Ken Cervera - "Own Your Truth!"We really can have some much power and bring so much impact, when we let go and allow ourselves to be open. We might not think that we are enough, but simply through sharing our life: we can touch and connect with people in profound ways.
*PLEASE NOTE* This podcast was recorded in 2020 prior to the global pandemic. Any references to physical contact made throughout should therefore be understood within that context.
Welcome once again Dreamers, to the Do it with Dan Podcast! The place to truly dream with your eyes open. It's time to...
2021-02-0553 min
Own Your Truth PodcastHow to Transform Your RealityImagine what it would look like to let go of the forward-facing image of your life, to leave your profession, and completely scrap reality as you know it? As a lifelong entrepreneur and Certified Reality Transurfing instructor, Renée Garcia has ventured deeply into the metaphysical practice of transforming pain into growth, poverty into abundance, and turning down the volume of the external to embrace her unique gifts. This interview is a personal and courageous story of a life that bloomed in darkness and the impact that we can have when we choose to share our...
2021-01-151h 10
Own Your Truth PodcastConnection, Love, and BelongingFor some of us, there are barriers that exist along the path of religious engagement, finding a sense of belonging, or cultivating wholeness in our lives. Catharine Clarenbach is on a mission to remove these barriers and to nurture deep spirituality in those who are ambivalent about or alienated from religion. As a Unitarian Universalist Minister and Priestess of Stone Circle Wicca, her love-driven mission is about nourishing the fundamental needs we all share as human beings: connection, love, and community. My interview with Catharine couldn't have come at a better time in my...
2020-12-2844 min
Own Your Truth PodcastSpirit-Led, Science-Based, and Reality DrivenHave you ever had one of those conversations that recharges you, inspires you, and reminds you of what this human journey is all about? My interview with Radiah Rhodes was one of those conversations and her example of love, creativity, and kindness was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we are grounded in our purpose. Radiah is an innovator, author, coach, engineer, and the founder of Evok Life, a well-being company that is cultivating lasting change and helping people to create the most aligned, intentional experience of life and work. In...
2020-11-2051 min
Own Your Truth PodcastIt's Time to Hit the Reset ButtonThis episode is about the unexpected clarity that comes from chaos and how we can build a brighter future with our partner. When manifestation and communication meet strategic action, anything is possible.
2020-10-3008 min
The House TouchThe House Connection #47, Live on MyHouseRadio (October 01, 2020)If you missed the last show "The House Connection", this is the #047, aired on MyHouseRadio.fm this Week.
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Leo Gitelman - Now Move (Lacognata Remix)
Luca Debonaire - Better (DominicG Remix)
Bob Citrus, Rico Tubbs - Siren Call (Chris Geldard Remix)
2020-10-101h 00
Own Your Truth PodcastThis Is My TruthEarly one morning, Jessi Shuraleff was brushing her teeth, when her husband looked over and asked: "Are you happy?" She looked back at him and the truth came out: "No." This was when everything changed. It was the end of Jessi saying "I'm fine" whenever someone would ask, and it was the moment she decided to stand completely in her truth. As the host of the This Is My Truth podcast, Jessi's mission is to create a platform where others can speak their truth and embrace the healing that comes from sharing. If yo...
2020-10-0750 min
Own Your Truth PodcastThe Layers of Our Identity and What Matters Most (Part 2)If you haven't listened to Part 1 of my interview with Eve Sturges, I highly recommend you go back and listen to Ep. 42 "The Layers of Our Identity" to get fully immersed in what you're about to hear. So, Imagine waking up one day, going about your usual routine, and receiving a phone call from a complete stranger who claims that he is your biological father. This is exactly what happened to Eve Sturges and it was the moment her entire world was turned upside down. During my chat with Eve, I was fascinated to learn th...
2020-09-2551 min
Own Your Truth PodcastSelf-Love & RealnessAubree Nichols is a self-love advocate, writer, and organizational change consultant who is transforming lives and brands with the power of authentic storytelling. When I discovered Aubree's work, her brilliant writing, and the many courageous and vulnerable podcast interviews she's done, I was immediately drawn in by her natural ability to deliver self-love and realness with every piece of content. This interview is an inspirational dive into what it means to explore and access the depths of our humanity, our essence, and our truth. https://www.aubreenichols.com/ https://www.instagram.c...
2020-09-0948 min
Own Your Truth PodcastThe New HappyWhat if our idea of happiness was wrong and there was actually a simple formula to get it right? As the CEO and Founder of The New Happy, Stephanie Harrison's mission is to share this formula with the world and redefine what it means to live a good life. Armed with over 300 studies, wisdom traditions, and real-life stories, Stephanie has cultivated a global community of support, educational tools, and practices to help people discover their unique gifts and make an impact. She is more than just a source of inspiration, she is a p...
2020-08-3145 min
Own Your Truth PodcastHow To Live Your TruthA few years ago, I had my first haircut with Kit Shields at the Blind Barber in Highland Park. Since that time, we've have had some truly insightful chats about life, work, sobriety, and pretty much the full spectrum of the human experience. This is why for me, Kit is more than just my barber or the person I go to for grooming and self-care. She's someone who creates a sacred space for genuine human connection and meaningful conversation. In this episode, we explore identity, self-worth, sexuality, pivotal moments from childhood, and what it means to...
2020-08-1735 min
Own Your Truth PodcastBuild Your Creative FireMaram Taibah is a children's fantasy and steampunk author whose recent publication "Weathernose" explores the Cerulean Universe, a world that is only just awakening to scientific discovery and invention. Maram's origin story as a writer is just as fascinating as the world she's created with her fiction. From her early childhood experiences growing up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to the powerful lessons she's learned from mentors along the way. In this episode, we explore what it takes to build your creative fire, get grounded in your choices, and accelerate your personal and artistic growth.
2020-07-2841 min
Own Your Truth PodcastChange Your Narrative, Change Your LifeSome of us may spend our entire lives putting the needs of others above our own. But what happens when we define our self-worth based on how well we suppress our own needs, wants, goals, and dreams? Monica Vandermeer chose to break this cycle within her marriage and set a powerful example of love, openness, self-acceptance, and truth for her family and loved ones. As the host of the Front Seat - The Road Back to You podcast, she's created a space for others to share their stories of transformation and explore the "Aha" moments wh...
2020-07-1555 min
Own Your Truth PodcastThe Layers of Our Identity and What Matters MostWhen I first connected with Eve Sturges and learned about her journey, I realized that she was someone who truly understood the depths of human resilience and strength. As a writer and licensed marriage and family therapist, her ability to explore difficult topics with bold and heart-centered wittiness made her the perfect choice for my next guest. Eve is also the host of the Everything's Relative podcast where she explores the modern landscape of DNA testing and how we can change the conversation around secrets, shame, family, and identity. Her insights into parenting, mar...
2020-07-0644 min
Own Your Truth PodcastTo the Graduates of 2020Just because the future you had in mind may look different, it doesn't mean it's not gonna be a bright one. This is a special message for all the graduates of 2020 who may be a little freaked out about what their life is gonna look like post-college. In this episode, I talk about how to navigate the minefield of expectations, the dangers of the "should" mentality, and the importance of honoring your inherent strengths. calendly.com/ownyourtruth/30min
2020-06-2908 min
Own Your Truth PodcastTrue HealingNeil Spector, M.D. is one of the country's top oncologists and a cancer researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. He's also a Lyme disease survivor and someone who understands how a life-threatening illness can strip away the veneer and reveal the truth of our humanity. At the age of 53, he almost died from a disease that should have been diagnosed and treated when he was 37. His memoir, Gone in a Heartbeat: A Physician's Search for True Healing, explores his journey of misdiagnosis and despite being a medical insider, how he was often discounted by his f...
2020-06-1358 min
Own Your Truth PodcastTrust Your Soul & Embrace The NowWhat if we could learn to rewrite the story of our life, heal our spirit, and connect to the essence of who we are? As a soul guide, healer, author, and inspirational speaker, Kerri Hummingbird has dedicated her life to helping others transform their challenges into gifts of wisdom. In this interview, we explore what it means to live in the now and how to navigate the deeper layers of ourselves without judgment or shame. Kerri's insights on parenting, forgiveness, healing, and growth are a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when...
2020-05-1853 min
Own Your Truth PodcastBarbie the WelderBarbie Parsons is Barbie the Welder. That's not just her nickname, it's the identity of a woman who has forged her dream life in the fire of adversity. Barbie has gone from welfare and hauling scrap metal to support her family, to becoming a world-renowned metal sculptor and five-time author. Her YouTube channel has subscribers from over 53 countries and her story of resilience, love, and passion for her work has inspired a new generation of artists, creators, and entrepreneurs. This interview is about the journey through self-doubt, fear, failure, and the incredible life we can cr...
2020-05-061h 13
Soul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdStaying Cool In Chaos with Ken Cervera
Ken Cervera grew up thinking that he needed to be the knight in shining armor, coming to protect his loved ones and save the day. Having all the answers was such a big part of his identity, that he could not ask for help…even when he spiraled down into a deep depression and suicidal ideation.
Luckily for his family and friends, Ken learned how to ask for help and to seek tools for harvesting gold from the dark lessons of his life. With so many people experiencing a similar dark night of the soul with COVID19, Ke...
2020-04-3049 minSoul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdStaying Cool In Chaos with Ken CerveraKen Cervera grew up thinking that he needed to be the knight in shining armor, coming to protect his loved ones and save the day. Having all the answers was such a big part of his identity, that he could not ask for help…even when he spiraled down into a deep depression and suicidal ideation.
Luckily for his family and friends, Ken learned how to ask for help and to seek tools for harvesting gold from the dark lessons of his life. With so many people experiencing a similar dark night of the soul with COVID19, Ke...
2020-04-3049 min
Own Your Truth PodcastSurviving the ImpossibleIn the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, I struggled with the idea of releasing any content that wasn't directly related to providing tools on how to cope and push forward in all of this chaos. Then, as I relistened to my interview with Craig Lewis I was hit with a powerful realization that his story and his message are needed now more than ever. Imagine being misdiagnosed with a mental illness at 14 years old, then being wrongly placed in Psychiatric care by your parents and given years of medication that would have a permanent impact...
2020-04-141h 00
Own Your Truth PodcastThe Calm Within the StormDuring times of crisis, look for the opportunities to deliver kindness and hope where they are needed the most. Never forget the origin story of us and how we evolved as tribes. Small communities of people, who banded together for a common purpose: survival and strength.
2020-03-1405 min
Own Your Truth PodcastGrant Yourself GraceLife can often feel like a constant exchange of energy and time. From the moment we wake up, we are thinking, planning, eating, moving, and accomplishing the tasks required to keep our daily routine intact. But what happens when we feel stuck, frustrated, or lose sight of the joy that exists in everyday life? This is when it's time for a Cup of Casey. As an Eating Psychology Life Coach, Casey Schmidt is helping women to finally get off the destructive diet bandwagon and arrive at a place of peace and ease around food and th...
2020-03-0642 min
Own Your Truth PodcastLeading with CompassionTension is an opportunity for growth. When there is a feeling of discomfort, it immediately identifies where we need to work. Cyndi Otteson is someone who has embraced this tension and used it to cultivate a legacy of growth, change, and community empowerment. As a mother, a successful businesswoman, and a non-profit leader, her campaign to become the first councilwoman for Los Angeles City Council District 14 is rooted in reasons that reach deeper than career politics and into the heart of her community. When I learned about Cyndi's mission to disrupt the status quo at...
2020-02-281h 01
Own Your Truth PodcastPermission to GrowWhat does it take to hold space for others to heal and grow? Lindsay Burke is someone who can answer this question completely and understands the courage required to walk with someone through the darkest and most challenging moments in their life. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, her innovative approach to connecting with her clients is all about making therapy accessible and convenient. Whether it's through phone, video, group sessions, or webinars, Lindsay has cultivated a seamless therapeutic experience that removes many of the roadblocks that can prevent us from reaching out for su...
2020-02-191h 18
Own Your Truth PodcastMeaningful ActionAs a nationally-recognized strategic communications leader, social innovator, and the CEO of Tower26, Naomi Seligman has advised congressional leaders, entertainment visionaries, and advocacy groups on how to maximize their social impact and solve some of the most pressing problems facing our nation today. When I was introduced to Naomi and learned about the significance of her work and the impact she was making across so many industries, my first thought was: "How can one human being become such a powerful force for change in so many people's lives and also maintain the balance in their own life?"
2020-01-1858 minOwn Your Truth PodcastFinding Your MissionThe families of our nation's fallen military heroes are known as the Gold Star Families. This is an honor that no one wants as the void left behind in the wake of this ultimate sacrifice is one that can never be filled. For the ones who made it back home, hanging up the uniform is often the beginning of a new battle with isolation, a lack of community, or a sense of purpose. Combat veteran and former Navy SEAL, Perry Yee understands the difficulties and emotional roadblocks that many veterans face during the transition from a...
2019-12-171h 04
Own Your Truth PodcastThe Soul CallingFor any child, a home should be the most sacred place on earth. But what happens when the people we love the most betray our trust and destroy our sense of belonging? Rebecca Schaper is an extraordinary woman who has experienced the depths of this betrayal and used her story of survival as an inspirational example of hope, and forgiveness. Her documentary "A Sister's Call" and her book, "The Light in His Soul" are powerful stories of reconnection, and an intimate look into the heart of a family who has struggled to restore their lives, and...
2019-11-2541 min
Own Your Truth PodcastThe Unapology ProjectBy owning her truth as a domestic violence survivor, therapist, coach, and mom, Kelly Lynch has cultivated a safe space for women to own the identities they can be proud of, and to stop apologizing for not living up to the stories that were never meant for them. In 2014, she walked out of an abusive marriage with a suitcase in one arm and her daughter in another. Her courageous journey of self-discovery and growth is a reminder to all of us that it's ok to fall to pieces in order to rebuild our lives. This epi...
2019-11-1352 min
Own Your Truth PodcastEmpathy, Connection, and Lessons From the Intersection of Despair"There is no finish line where we spike the ball and do the victory dance. We are all a work in progress. There's always something to learn about yourself." -Liz Scott This was an excerpt from an original essay by Liz Scott, a psychologist with over 40 years of experience and the author of This Never Happened, an absolutely heart wrenching memoir about her childhood journey with narcissistic parents, and her relentless search for the truth, for belonging, and a deeper understanding of her own life. Liz Scott is an extraordinary woman who had arrived at the...
2019-10-3144 min
Own Your Truth PodcastSurvive, Hive, ThriveIn 2016, Miry Whitehill delivered a baby jumper to a Syrian family who had moved to Los Angeles as refugees. When she visited their home, she discovered what she described in her 2019 Tedx Talk as: "...a haunting vacancy in the bathroom, with no evidence of life to be seen. There were no towels on the towel racks, no shampoo, toilet paper, soap, or cleaning supplies." When she realized the significance of the need for resources, she started to make a list of all the items they needed to turn their sparsely furnished apartment into a functional home for...
2019-10-1658 min
Own Your Truth PodcastThe Things We Let Burn In The FireIf your house or apartment was on fire right now and you only had a few minutes to grab the most important things in your life, what would they be? The answer to this "fire salvage" question is your truth, it's your foundation, and it's the most powerful source of growth and human momentum that you have. This episode is about taking a few minutes to ask yourself: "What is it that I really need, and why?"
2019-10-0505 min
Own Your Truth PodcastTruth, Purpose, and The Nature of WaterLinden Wolbert is many things to many people. To her loyal and loving fans, she is known as Mermaid Linden, the professional mermaid who specializes in "Ocean Edutainment" for kids and adults, ocean conservation, and swimming safety. To the countless families with kids who are faced with life-threatening illnesses, she is known as a granter of wishes, an angel, and a carrier of hope. As the Founder of Mermaids in Motion, LLC., her brand Mermaid Linden is also developing and designing swim products with Body Glove, and her Monofin design has sold in some of th...
2019-09-1253 minBeyond Well with Sheila HamiltonEp. 35/ Ken Cervera, A Brush With Death Informed My Life Ken Cervera's openness, his honesty and his path to wellness have all been informed by an immensely isolating period in his late twenties when he attempted to end his life. Ken drove his motorcycle through a Los Angeles intersection straight into an oncoming vehicle. Miraculously, both drivers escaped harm. It is Suicide Prevention Week and we believe suicide attempt survivors can be extremely helpful in understanding the suicide epidemic, the mindset of suicidal ideation, and why relationship-centered and evidence-based treatment is essential to recovery. Ken Cervera is the host of Own Your Truth Podcast, a personal coach, and the Director of...
2019-09-0923 min
Own Your Truth PodcastThe Good Men ProjectLisa Hickey is the CEO of Good Men Media, Inc. and the publisher of The Good Men Project, an online platform that is taking a deep look into what enlightened masculinity looks like in the 21st Century. With over 3 million visitors per month, The Good Men Project has evolved into a diverse, global community of contributors, who are opening up about mental health, sexual identity, marriage, fatherhood, intimacy, and what it means to be at the "front lines of modern manhood." With the courage to have the conversation that no one else is having, Lisa Hi...
2019-08-3151 min
Own Your Truth PodcastTransforming Pain into HealingBelinda Farrell is an author, teacher, master hypnotherapist, and a reconnective, and Huna Healing practitioner, who has opened my eyes to the strength, and the capacity of the human spirit. She has overcome incredible adversity including the tragic death of her son to suicide, complete financial loss, and healing a degenerated spine without surgery. This episode is full of powerful reminders that we are more than we think we are. It's also a story of survival, healing, and self forgiveness from an incredible human being who has literally walked across fire to prove that in life...
2019-08-2351 min
Own Your Truth PodcastHeart Centered ConnectionNo matter who we are, we are all going to struggle at some point in our lives. While this is an inevitable truth of being human, what if we could talk openly about our struggles, share our stories, and build a toolbox for better living? This is the foundation of the message, and the mission of the Beyond Well podcast with Sheila Hamilton. As a five-time Emmy award winning journalist, Sheila has worked in every media platform including documentary film, television, radio, podcasting, and is also the author of: All the Things We Never Knew, a powerful...
2019-08-101h 02
Own Your Truth PodcastMy Dark TeacherIn this episode I open up about a dark moment in my past that has taken me ten years to reconcile, and ultimately accept as part of who I am.
2019-07-2815 min
Own Your Truth PodcastLouder Than WordsFor some of us, our identity is the way we look, what we do, who we love, or the roles we fulfill in people's lives. Now imagine what it would feel like to suddenly have all the layers of your identity violently stripped away in a single moment. For Gina Cummings, this moment was May of 2003, when she survived a nearly fatal car accident that left her with the permanent loss of normal phonation of her vocal cords, and stage five laryngeal separation. This episode is not just an incredible story of survival, healing, and gr...
2019-07-121h 07
Own Your Truth PodcastTrue BelongingDiane Babcock and Rocky Cave were high school sweethearts who hadn't seen each other in over forty three years. Then, one night while relaxing on the couch, with a glass of Merlot, and watching Pulp Fiction, a particular song, in a certain scene, triggered a powerful emotional response within Diane to reach out immediately to her long lost love. She had no idea that her phone call would arrive at a pivotal moment in Rocky's life, and ignite the journey of healing, reconnection, and true love, that I'm honored to share with you today. Diane i...
2019-06-2850 min
Own Your Truth PodcastFear is Loud, The Truth is QuietFear absolutely has a place, and purpose in our lives, and there will definitely be those moments when our brains signal fear in order to protect us from bodily harm, death, or being arrested. But what about those pivotal moments in life, and those difficult decisions that keep us up at night? Like when we had to decide whether or not to leave that toxic work environment, or that relationship we were about to end or begin, or that painfully awkward conversation we had to have in order to establish healthy boundaries? This epi...
2019-06-2005 min
Own Your Truth PodcastIntuitive HealingKatina Makris is many things to many people. As a Certified Homeopath, Intuitive Healer, author, speaker, and radio host, she is an inspirational example of someone who has embraced their inherent gifts, and used their powers in service to others. During my interview with Katina, she shared some of the most powerful and insightful moments of her ten year journey of recovery from Chronic Lyme disease, and her story left me with some profound realizations about the paths we all take to discover our purpose. She's not just a survivor of a chronic disease, she's...
2019-05-261h 16
Own Your Truth PodcastChoosing HopeOn February 13th, 2019, I e-mailed a new subscriber to thank her for joining my mailing list, and for being a listener of the podcast. I had no idea that this simple gesture would ultimately lead to one of the most rewarding, unexpected, and beautiful friendships of my life. Elizabeth Aaroe is living proof that we can find our joy, we can choose bravery, and we can choose optimism even in the face of unrelenting trauma, disease, and abuse. As a Neurological Lyme disease survivor, her journey of misdiagnosis, breathing machines, tests, and waiting lists would...
2019-05-111h 33
Own Your Truth PodcastLooking CloserThis episode is about looking closer, and having the courage to challenge those preconceived notions we have about ourselves, and our place in the world. It's about digging deeper, beneath the label of our profession, arriving at our truth, and using our story as a force for positive change in the world. My next guest, Iggy van Dinther, is on a mission to spread a powerful message of body positivity, self awareness, and sustainable health for the mind, and body. As an runway model, and host, she's worked with international brands like: Ralph Lauren, Avon...
2019-05-0441 min
Own Your Truth PodcastBeyond IntentionSomething I've learned from this podcast, is that the power of human connection is an immeasurable force. We can meet one person, and have a single conversation, that can completely change the trajectory of our thinking, and bring awareness to those habits that are hijacking our potential. Daniel Mangena is this person, and our conversation unlocked so many compelling truths about life, and what it means to fully embody our natural state of abundance. As a transformational coach, international radio host, public speaker and author, Daniel has witnessed his clients step completely into their own...
2019-04-2753 min
Own Your Truth PodcastNavigating NorthWe all have a story, and that story includes: how we were raised, our family, our culture, and what we experienced leading up to this moment in our lives. However, it's the way we perceive, and interact with our stories that makes us who we are. This is one of the many powerful insights learned from my conversation with Julianne Chapman. She is a licensed clinical social worker currently working in private practice as a holistic mental health therapist, and self love and wellness coach. After eight years of investigating child abuse for the State of Oregon...
2019-04-071h 07
Own Your Truth PodcastDealing Dope to Dealing HopePart of the mission of this podcast is to highlight the creators, leaders, survivors, and thrivers out there in the world. Well, Mr. Joe Buckner is all of the above. In three years, he went from being a homeless ex-convict to becoming a 6-figure earner, successful entrepreneur, community leader, founder and visionary of Fort Collins' only boutique boxing studio, Beautifully Savage: The Art of Pugilism. There are moments in life when we find ourselves completely open, vulnerable, and ready to share our truth for reasons that reach beyond fear, and into the heart of our...
2019-03-251h 13
Own Your Truth PodcastGroomed To Be GreatIsaac Kim is the founder and CEO of Pilot Men's Grooming & Skin Care, a company that creates natural, organic, cruelty free products, that are sustainably sourced, and made in the USA. It's a rare occasion for me to ever get excited about something like soap, or moisturizer, but in my opinion, Pilot Men's has created some of the best grooming products on the planet. I had the chance to meet Isaac at the Unique Markets Los Angeles (which is this really cool, curated, modern pop-up marketplace filled with the best independent designers, artists and entrepreneurs.)
2019-03-0542 min
Own Your Truth PodcastEmbodiment, Awareness, and Building ResilienceNkem Ndefo is one of the most inspirational individuals I've ever had the pleasure of chatting with. She is someone who knows her purpose, and lives her purpose, with a natural ability to connect, and inspire others to discover their own power. She is the Founder of Lumos Transforms, and the creator of The Resilience Toolkit, a system of movement and mindfulness tools that teaches an embodied awareness of our own stress, and relaxation cycles. The framework of the Resilience Toolkit provides individuals with evidence based tools to settle the nervous system, reduce stress, and...
2019-02-1342 min
Own Your Truth PodcastFulfillment, Purpose, and Living in AlignmentHave you spent years climbing the ladder, only to discover you've climbed the wrong one? This is where Kathryn Morrison comes in. She's a Fulfillment Coach who helps high achievers that feel trapped in jobs that look good on paper, create fulfilling lives that have them jumping out of bed on Monday mornings. Kathryn is more than an entrepreneur, she's an inspirational example of someone who has done the deep work, and pushed beyond the idea of the "good life" in order to create a truly great one. The insights she shared in...
2019-02-0246 min
Own Your Truth PodcastCultivating WholenessDr. Andra Brosh is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, a board certified Holistic Nutritionist, and the founder of Psyche & Salt, an integrative psychology practice that bridges the gap between traditional psychotherapy and western medicine. This interview will open your eyes, and leave you with a deeper understanding of what prevents people from reaching out for support, and the impact that: fear, guilt, shame, and vulnerability can have on our long term growth and healing. We explore divorce, family, burn-out, and how we can turn life's challenging transitions into opportunities for emotional and physical change.
2019-01-2057 min
Own Your Truth PodcastWe Don't Learn It In SchoolIn school, we don't learn how to manage our emotions, how to cultivate self awareness, or how to broaden our understanding of the purpose of pain. As we roll into the new year, my mission is to answer the question: "How can we crush those boundaries that prevent us from doing the deep work?" With my next round of guests to include practitioners in: mental health, resilience, and mindfulness, we'll be exploring the tools, techniques, routines, and coping strategies that strengthen the framework of the mind/body connection. It's time to push on t...
2018-11-2807 min
Own Your Truth PodcastYou Have To Live It, To Give ItBrenda Florida is a certified life coach, and someone who lives the phrase: "You have to live it, to give it." She has moved over thirteen times since she was 18, left two marriages, and one partner, has had four children, owned two businesses, built a successful career in real estate, and this is just the beginning of her story. In this episode we talk about the roadblocks that get in the way of our personal growth, how to navigate the end of a relationship, and what it means to become liberated to our own wisdom.
2018-11-081h 00
Own Your Truth PodcastHow To Be A Game ChangerAse Wang's career in entertainment began when she was 15, after landing a lead role in the popular Singaporean TV Series "SPIN" (best described as the Asian Equivalent of Beverly Hills 90210) Since then, she has starred in over 30 commercials worldwide, is a Brand Ambassador and spokesperson for Nike, and has graced the covers of over twenty international fashion magazines including: FHM, Nylon, Seventeen, and New Woman. In addition to her twenty years of experience in the entertainment, and fashion industry, Ase is the founder of BOX HIIT, a chain of successful gyms in Thailand that integrates boxing with...
2018-10-3057 min
Own Your Truth PodcastVulnerability Is StrengthKai Braden is an actor, model, and Elite Fitness Coach whose celebrity clients includes: DJ Vice and Zac Efron. With over 14 years of experience in the entertainment, and modeling industry, his credits include campaigns for Nike, Jcrew, Gillette, Reebok, Adidas, Puma, and Lululemon…as well acting roles in General Hospital, 90210, and Revenge. In this episode, Kai opens up about the sacrifices he has made to build his career, the struggles he encountered behind the scenes, and the opportunities we can create by "leaving it all on the table." We talk about the value of pain, the p...
2018-10-1955 min
Own Your Truth PodcastHow To Mobilize, Adapt, and OvercomeAlex Ellis is a mobility coach, a self proclaimed "body nerd," and self-care expert whose helping thousands of people to wake-up pain free every day. With a bachelors of science in exercise biology from UC Davis, her unique knowledge and integration of anatomy, biology, and yoga has led to the creation of what I believe is the "magic sauce" of mobility and wellness. Alex is constantly creating, learning, and refining her process of helping people to...(in her own words): "Learn how to chill out, sleep better, and nourish yourself from the inside out, so you can...
2018-10-0659 min
Own Your Truth PodcastWhat It Means to Own Your TruthIn this brief introduction, I talk about why I created the Own Your Truth Podcast, what it means to embrace the "dark teacher," and the kind of inspirational stories, and guests you will experience in this show.
2018-09-1305 min
Own Your Truth PodcastDancing & Thriving with AnxietyFrom dancing on the cement floors of a makeshift studio in her hometown of Texas, to earning her Masters in Broadcast Journalism from USC, Maritza Navarro is a creator, a dancer, and a journalist with a unique talent for crafting real stories into moving ideas. She is a story producer for a Viceland documentary series on alternative cures for mental health issues, and her recent short film "Space for Growth (and Cuts)" Won Best LGBTQ Film at the 2018 Paris Short Film Festival & Special Mention at the 2018 March on Washington Film Festival. But beyond her accomplishments...
2018-08-3041 min