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Good ShiftEp 6: The Career Change Toolkit: Clarity, Confidence & a Plan That Feels Good - With Certified Coach, Meredith BakerSend us a textIf you're feeling stuck in a career that no longer fits, but the idea of change feels scary or overwhelming, this episode is for you.Today’s guest, Meredith Baker, has lived many lives. She’s a Harvard and Oxford graduate, a former international journalist, founder of an alcoholic beverage company and now a certified leadership coach and creator of the Powerful Stuff podcast. Meredith helps high-achievers tune out the noise, break up with perfectionism, and build a life that actually feels like their own...2025-04-221h 12
Alchemy Podcast with Doug CarwrightHarvard to Healing: Meredith Baker’s Journey of Self-Love, Psychedelics & Hoffman | Podcast #11Meredith Baker joins The Alchemy Podcast to dive deep into her transformative journey of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment. From her academic roots at Harvard and Oxford to her ventures into psychedelics, yoga, and coaching, Meredith shares how she cultivated unshakable self-love and self-trust.We explore her experiences with ayahuasca, the Hoffman Process, and how she turned personal failures into powerful lessons. Whether you're a high achiever navigating self-worth or curious about personal growth modalities, this episode is packed with insights to inspire your own journey.Key Moments:00:00 – Introduction: Meet Meredith Baker...2024-12-051h 03
More of ThatFinding your people: our tips and tricksIf you've just moved to a new town or are just looking to cultivate your *dream* community but aren't sure how, we've got you! More of That co-founders Meredith and Eric share their tips and easy actionable items to finding your tribe and becoming the community you're ready to attract, as well as deeper advice on cultivating meaningful friendships from the ground up! 2024-06-1940 min
Powerful StuffThe greater the resistance, the greater the awakening! Are you experiencing resistance that is giving you knots in your stomach or keeping you in standstill? Well, if this is you, CONGRATS because it's your body telling you you are on the verge of a massive breakthrough if you're courageous enough to take the next step! On this episode, I'm going to show you how! 2024-06-0328 min
Powerful StuffHow to set boundaries and communicate *powerfully* If you've ever struggled with setting firm boundaries, or want to learn how to communicate hard or uncomfortable things with ease and power, this episode has everything you need to know to be your BEST SELF and truly step into the knowing of 'when I do what's best for me, I do what's best for everyone!' 2024-05-2750 min
More of ThatRafe Offer (Sofar Sounds): bringing intimate music experiences to a global audienceIf you live in a bigger city, chances are, there is a Sofar Sounds near you! Sofar Sounds is a pop-up music experience that brings presence and intimacy back to live music. It's now in over 300 cities globally!Today, we sit down with Rafe Offer, the founder of Sofar Sounds, to hear about how one fateful evening of wanting to hear the live music at a noisy bar was the catalyst for starting Sofar Sounds, and the learnings and magic that has ensued as it has rapidly expanded around the world to become a globally-recognized movement.2024-05-231h 04
Powerful StuffTactical manifestation: 4 clear steps to making your dreams a reality If you've heard the word "manifestation" a million times but are still not quite sure what it means or how to access it from a practical level, this episode will teach you all you need to know to manifest what you're calling in next from a place of taking aligned action! 2024-05-2044 min
Powerful StuffReclaim Your Story! If you're ready to connect the dots from your past - even your most shameful or remorseful times - so you can feel perfectly empowered for what you're about to do next - look no further. In this episode, we go over how to own and share your story. Through a few personal anecdotes from my end, a few simple steps, and a meditation for good measure, you'll be speaking about your most shameful or uncertain times from the past with a new clarity and confidence of how it uniquely equipped you for who you are today and what...2024-05-1332 min
Powerful StuffBreak FREE of old patterns in 4 easy stepsDo you ever find yourself in “awareness hell” where you know you keep self sabatoging…but you feel unable to break free from it?! Have no fear! I’m going to give you the 4 steps that have personally changed my life and that I’ve used with hundreds of clients (we just did a whole session on this in this week’s Upgrade!) to break pesky old patterns, re-wire beliefs, and take actions as their best self that support their happiness and growth. Ready for the next version of you? It's just 30 minutes away with this episode of Powerful Stuff!2024-05-0641 min
Powerful StuffHow loving your shadow changes your life Buckle up because this week, we are bringing our shadow side to the light! Shadow work is learning to love and call back the parts of ourselves that we are ashamed of or keep hidden. When our shadow side acts up, it usually looks like self sabotage in the form of creating or allowing situations we say we want to avoid. In this episode, we give our shadow the *treatment* through learning to accept it, give it love, express it, and ultimately, harness it for our holistic and complete personal power. You do NOT want to miss this! 2024-04-2935 min
Powerful StuffYour emotions are your superpower! If you're feeling stuck in an emotion this week- fear not! This episode, we give ourselves full permission to feel our feels together through an experience and some of my favorite tools I use on myself and with my coaching clients so you can emerge on the other side feeling spacious and clear on where to go next! 2024-04-2227 min
Powerful StuffHow to Have the BEST WEEK EVER!! This week, we are MIXING IT UP at Powerful Stuff and I am walking y'all through my ritual I do each week to process the week before, double down on gratitude, get into a state of possibility for the week ahead, and connect with my best self as I step into the week. This is an interactive episode, meant to be paused so you can respond to me and go on the journey with me in real time. Buckle up, press play, and get ready to have the BEST WEEK EVER! 2024-04-1527 min
Powerful StuffIn times of uncertainty, do this When uncertain situations arise, or things happen that we didn't expect, it's easy to go into fight or flight or get anxious about all the bad ways things could unfold. In this episode, I share a practice from the book "The Magic" by Rhonda Byrne, where we thank the universe for the magnificent outcome before it happens. This practice helps has personally helped me release fear and return to self trust. If you're in the middle of a murky situation, and you want step-by-step guidance to returning to trust it's all unfolding for you, this episode is for YOU!2024-04-0820 min
Powerful StuffWhat to do when old stories reappear Ever get frustrated at yourself when you find yourself being triggered by old patterns or believing old stories again? Do you ever think "UGH I thought I already healed that/worked through that?" Well, in this week's Powerful Stuff, we discuss how these patterns reappear when there is something new for us to learn from them or new reassurance or deeper healing we need to give ourselves. We also go over the key things that will help you turn old stories into spaciousness and new fuel for growth. If you feel old stories or triggers flaring up, and you're...2024-04-0125 min
Powerful StuffYour words create your reality Our words have the power to create and enforce how we see the world and the energy others feel around us. I needed a dose of my own medicine this week as I re-read Don Miguel Ruiz's book The Four Agreements and contemplated his first agreement: be impeccable with your word. It came at a time when I was getting a little 'lazy' with how I was speaking about things and let me tell you, it was a wake up call to be intentional with each word that leaves my lips! In this episode, I reflect on why our...2024-03-2534 min
Powerful StuffThe Birthday Episode If you have a birthday, this episode is FOR YOU! I dive deep into birthday reflections, ways to honor our birthday and acknowledge this last year while visioning for the next, and also dive into some personal anecdotes around this current birthday with the themes of releasing expectation and alchemizing the past into the future roadmap. We end with a meditation that you can return to for any birthday, full moon, new year, or any time you want to honor the past and embrace the future! 2024-03-1846 min
More of ThatSusan Mactavish Best (POSTHOC Salons): Igniting belonging through intimate eventsIn this episode, we explore the artful world of intimate gatherings and deep connections with Susan McTavish Best, the mastermind behind POSTHOC salons. With a background as a silicon-valley PR maestro and city guide writer she has woven together communities from the ground up, one meal and conversation at a time.This episode explores and celebrates the salon, an age-old tradition reimagined by Susan, where a carefully selected guest list and the warmth of homemade food set the stage for deep conversations and connection. As we wrap up, the conversation shifts to societal issues around connection, from t...2024-03-141h 09
Powerful StuffTamar Nisbett: Adapting to change, feeling your feels, and becoming a corporate baddie Today, I sit down with my friend, Tamar, who has been a creative inspiration of mine since 2020! Tamar finds the sweet spot between rocking corporate life at Netflix and navigating the different personal seasons of change and growth. As a multi-dimensional creative, Tamar has coined the brand "corporate baddie" which helps us all find the inner balance and outer flair between our professional and personal life. We talk moving countries, allowing space for our emotions, and everything in between. If you're looking to cultivate harmony and alchemy between your different worlds, this episode is for you! Follow Tamar on...2024-03-1158 min
Powerful StuffFrom being cheated on by the same guy to becoming besties In this very special episode, Mer sits down with one of her absolute besties, Sarah de Warren. They share how they met through unlikely circumstances (they share the same ex boyfriend who cheated on them both!) , but how through bonding through heartache, they went on to be each other's biggest cheerleaders and have done everything from organizing a music tour around Europe together, to running the Dublin Marathon, to writing a song together, Alchemy, that they performed at Meredith's wedding, and is being released March 7(!) If you're looking to heal old sisterhood wounds or turn pain + heartache into growth...2024-03-041h 04Powerful StuffFrom being cheated on by the same guy to becoming besties In this very special episode, Mer sits down with one of her absolute besties, Sarah de Warren. They share how they met through unlikely circumstances (they share the same ex boyfriend who cheated on them both!) , but how through bonding through heartache, they went on to be each other's biggest cheerleaders and have done everything from organizing a music tour around Europe together, to running the Dublin Marathon, to writing a song together, Alchemy, that they performed at Meredith's wedding, and is being released March 7(!) If you're looking to heal old sisterhood wounds or turn pain + heartache into growth...2024-03-041h 04
Powerful StuffFocus on What Is and Who Is Do you ever feel like when you dwell on what you DON'T want, it somehow keeps amplifying? Well this week, on POWERFUL STUFF, Mer dives into her perspective shift on focusing on who/what is working out instead of who/what isn't - and how you can too. When we focus on what is going right, and we feel gratitude for it, it's our way of telling the universe "yes, I want more of THIS!" 2024-02-2629 min
More of ThatKyle Kazanjian-Amory (Don't Tell Comedy): building a global network of secret pop-up comedy showsIn this episode, we talk with the founder of Don't Tell Comedy, Kyle Kazanjian-Amory, about how a desire to perform more in the stand-up circuit in LA led him to hosting backyard comedy shows with friends. This ended up scaling into what is now known as Don't Tell Comedy, a global network of secret pop-up comedy shows. Kyle gives us the low-down on how it scaled, growing pains, and values of supporting up-and-coming comedians that have become part of the fabric of Don't Tell Comedy. If you're looking for how to turn your pain point into your purpose, this e...2024-02-211h 08
Powerful StuffJust Do It: How comedic sensation Aliki got started and how you can too Y'all. This Powerful Stuff is full of GEMS of wisdom sprinkled with majestic hilarity. I am joined by IG/TikTok comedic sensation, amazing healer, and actual new bestie, Aliki (alikicomedy) and we go deep on how to start before you're ready to embody your gifts, how taking the first tiny baby step plays a huge role in claiming who you are, how the best friends are the kinds who push you to claim your gifts, and how to have the most FUN along the way. If you're looking for a good laugh laced with insights to help awaken you...2024-02-191h 20
Powerful StuffSupercharge your relationship: a tell-all with my husband If you're wondering how to keep your relationship growing + thriving, this podcast episode is for YOU! I sit down with my husband Spencer to talk about the key things we prioritize and do religiously that have brought -and continue to bring- our relationship to new heights. What are your biggest takeaways? What do you do to keep your relationship thriving? Let us know! 2024-02-1245 min
Powerful StuffBecome What You're Ready To Attract In this special pre-Valentine's Day episode, Mer talks through her step-by-step journey of how she got out of bad dating patterns, took radical ownership, and became the partner of her dreams, before calling in her actual partner, Spencer. Whether you're ready to call in the partner, community, or life of your dreams, this episode will help you get CLEAR on what you want, how to break free of negative cycles that keep you from getting it, and finally how to become what you're ready to attract. 2024-02-051h 02
More of ThatJustine "Magic" Bean: building community from the ground upJustine, also known as the Queen of Venice Beach and a real life Mermaid, is a maritime archeologist turned community builder. She has started over half a dozen whatsapp groups with over 500 people per group and is currently putting her IRL expertise of community building to use in the digital world as head of community for two apps currently in stealth mode. We've done More of That experiences with Justine and have both deeply admired how she leads from her heart and the intentionality she puts behind fostering friendship and community at large. If you're going through a...2024-02-011h 17
Powerful StuffFeel it to Heal It FEEL IT TO HEAL IT. One of Mer's favorite expressions of how our emotions can be used as our compass of where to go next. Based on her own feeling in the moment, Mer walks us through how to acknowledge, allow, and then release and alchemize whatever emotion is moving through us. 2024-01-2924 min
Powerful StuffAcceptance + Choice = a powerful recipe for growth If you're feeling like you're resisting some part of your reality, this short episode + meditation is for you. Mer talks about how when she's feeling like she's either stuck in the past or future, which causes an impasse in the present, she does this exercise of "Acceptance + Choice" (which she explains in the pod. This exercise has helped many of her clients release expectations around a situation, see it for what it is, and step into empowered choice of what to do next. Which situation are you ready to accept fully? What becomes possible when you do? 2024-01-2218 minMore of ThatBe Your Own Catalyst: A meditation to take inspired actionAt More of That, we love the phrase "be the catalyst." It's the idea of being the agent of change rather than waiting for something to come to you and finding ways to spread that change for others who need it. We love it so much that we've hosted 2 events called just that. One of the things we mean by being the catalyst is becoming what you're ready to attract. Whether you're ready to call in new community, a new partner, a new job, or something else, listen to this to get into the energy and feeling of...2024-01-1517 min
Powerful StuffMoving through life's changing seasons with grace One of Mer's favorite quotes is "move through life's changes with grace and ease so you're never knocked too far off your centerpoint." Eileen joins Mer today to talk about her recent musings about her own life's changing season, how that brings Powerful Stuff into a new season, and everything in between. This episode is for all of you who are wondering when to let go of something, how to listen to the signs, and how to release things with grace because you'll never know how they'll re-enter your life. This episode is giving "soft girl era" meets "Powerful...2024-01-151h 04
Powerful StuffAgainst All Odds: the improbable story of how Mer + Spencer fell in love Mer is FINALLY joined by her husband Spencer to share how the work they did on themselves led to them meeting and seizing the improbable opportunity of working out on a whirlwind romance when Spencer was motorcycling through LA on his journey from Canada to Argentina. This is part 1 of 2 of Mer+Spencer's relationship story and we hope that it inspires you to say YES to uncertainty as you trust in yourself + what you're ready to call in 2024-01-081h 50
Powerful StuffBefore heading into 2024, listen to THIS! This episode is all you need to journal, meditate, reflect on to get you ready to process 2023, vision 2024, and step into that vision TODAY! Need we say more? We love you all and thank you for helping us make 2023 powerful- and it's JUST the beginning! 2023-12-3027 minMore of ThatBest Morning Ever: a recap and takeaways from our consistent series!This year, we hosted a consistent series, Best Morning Ever, born out of Meredith's desire to share her Monday morning routine with the community.Every week for 36 weeks, we started our Monday with the More of That community at Best Morning Ever where we'd connect, do yoga, breathwork, meditation, journaling, and have delicious matcha- all before 8:30 AM.We had over 1,000 attendees and collaborated with over a dozen brands and partners. In this episode, we talk about how Best Morning Ever was created, how it grew, our learnings from it, and mostly, the power o...2023-12-2832 min
Powerful Stuff2023 Wisdoms: Wrapped! Ok y'all. Meredith here reporting from my hometown of Houston, TX to give you my "2023 Wrapped" of my 7 wisdoms and musings from this last year that I've felt *powerfully* and that can hopefully be *powerful* for you too. I give personal anecdotes and break each of the 7 wisdoms down with questions you can ask yourself around each and we round out the episode with a meditation to help you get clear on what your "2023 Wrapped" is for your wisdoms. Getting clear on our takeaways of 2023 helps us prepare to welcome 2024. Let us know what your 2023 wisdoms are, how they...2023-12-251h 03Powerful Stuff2023 Wisdoms: Wrapped! Ok y'all. Meredith here reporting from my hometown of Houston, TX to give you my "2023 Wrapped" of my 7 wisdoms and musings from this last year that I've felt *powerfully* and that can hopefully be *powerful* for you too. I give personal anecdotes and break each of the 7 wisdoms down with questions you can ask yourself around each and we round out the episode with a meditation to help you get clear on what your "2023 Wrapped" is for your wisdoms. Getting clear on our takeaways of 2023 helps us prepare to welcome 2024. Let us know what your 2023 wisdoms are, how they...2023-12-251h 03
More of ThatOliver Evans (The KINN): Creating a hub for community and innovationOliver Evans is the founder of The KINN, a co-working space, community space, and incubation space in the heart of Venice (also where we've hosted many More of That events).Oliver talks about his early entrepreneurial pursuits - from working in nightlife and events in NY, to pivoting his purpose, getting into endurance events, and eventually ending up in LA. We discuss The KINN's mission to create an environment in Venice that transcends the profit-centric models of co-working space through intentional space design and engaging programming that can spark collaboration and fuel entrepreneurial spirits.2023-12-201h 21
Powerful StuffRejection doesn't exist! REJECTION. We like to say this word doesn't exist. Rejection and failure are only rejection and failure if we don't take something from it, and use it to fuel our pivot and our path forward. Mer goes into how she found the silver lining after being eliminated during Red Light Green Light in Squid Games and Eileen goes into how a journey to India for her yoga teacher training unfolded in a way she did not expect. In both instances, Mer+Eileen note that the things that ended up going "awry" in the moment actually set them onto a...2023-12-1855 min
Powerful StuffMeditation: End 2023 the way you want to start 2024! As we close out on the year, we are firm believers there is nothing better than ending this year the way you want to start next year. In this mini solo episode, Mer breaks it down how you can tie up loose ends to create more space and possibility for whatever vision you're ready to step into next. Grab a journal and pen, and find a comfortable place to meditate. This is going to be POWERFUL! 2023-12-1320 min
More of ThatMeditation Episode: Listen to this before your holiday socializing!With the holiday season upon us, which can be both beautiful and triggering, we wanted to provide you with tools to navigate social activities, release social anxiety, and show up as your best self. Through a guided meditation and questions for reflection, you'll feel reset, empowered, and ready to own your energy in any social interaction. We hope you enjoy!2023-12-1219 min
Powerful StuffUsing Emotions as a Powerful Compass Mer + Eileen go IN on emotional intelligence: how to increase your emotional intelligence, what to do when others in your life don't have as much emotional intelligence, and mostly, how to listen to your emotions and harness them as your internal compass of what to heal and where to go next! 2023-12-1148 min
More of ThatLeah Zaccaria (shefayoga): from corporate burnout to wellness leaderLeah Zaccaria is founder of shefayoga studio here in Venice (where we've hosted many More of That events!), Shefayoga studio and Hauteyoga in Seattle, and author of Seen: A memoir.Leah is an absolute force in the Venice wellness scene and shares her inspirational story of going from being a burnt out CPA to finding her true passion in yoga and wellness to how she persevered and thrived amidst the challenges in stepping into her new passion.If you're wanting to learn to trust your inner voice and take action on your dreams, this episode i...2023-12-061h 24
Powerful StuffHow to combine worlds: a look into Mer's Bachelorette Mer + Eileen go DEEP about Mer's unconventional bachelorette, which featured 19 (!) women in a cabin in Idyllwild AFTER Mer's wedding. Not only will you hear a recount of the bachelorette, but you'll also get insight into how to plan big group experiences and things you can do to honor life's pivotal moments and help worlds collide seamlessly and 2023-12-0451 min
Powerful StuffHow to Ceremonialize Anything Ever wonder why you feel unsettled before, during, or after a pivotal life event? Ever think to yourself "if only I could commemorate this, understand the takeaways, and move on confidently to my next chapter?" Well, Eileen+Mer are here to help you add intention and POWER to anything you might be experiencing with this episode of "how to ceremonialize anything." They break down the key components of a ceremony, the importance of setting an intention and vocalizing it, and how ceremonies aren't just things you attend, they are actions you can take for any life event: a break...2023-11-271h 01More of ThatHelping your different worlds collide (solo episode with Mer + Eric)In this mini solo episode, we talk about their tactics within and beyond More of That (especially recounting Meredith's recent festival wedding in the desert) to help friends and family from different worlds feel comfortable enough to expand outside of their comfort zone.Expect interesting tales and tactical takeaways of how you can host unforgettable experiences that leave all your guests feeling connected and inspired.2023-11-2235 min
Powerful StuffAligning our inner world to help our outer world Mer and Eileen talk about how healing ourselves can heal the world from a micro and macro perspective. We break down patterns, reactions, responses, radical ownership, and how to change our life to change our world. When we do the work to feel whole and complete, we create ripple effects of healing around us. 2023-11-2049 min
Powerful StuffReleasing Expectation Ex.Pect.Ation. Expectation. Mer + Eileen unpack this sneaky little emotion and talk about how to acknowledge our expectation and replace it with how we want to FEEL instead of how we want something to go. Be prepared to find expansive freedom on the other side of this episode! 2023-11-131h 01
Powerful StuffThe ins and outs of Mer's FESTIVAL WEDDING Mer+Eileen debrief on Mer's 4th wedding of the year (to the same man!), her festival wedding celebration by Ojai. Mer+Eileen talk about what Mer did to release expectations and obligations before the wedding and then give the tea on the flow of the wedding, so all the different worlds colliding in an experiential wedding would feel optimally excited and energized to enter into the Mermaid Spenergy (her wedding hashtag with her husband, Spencer ;p). If you're curious about how to plan a connective event that's true to you, look no further! 2023-11-061h 40
Powerful Stuffthe elusive yet POWERFUL saturn return Saturn Return. A word we’ve all heard about (at least us millennials in LA). It’s that special, crazy time between our late 20’s and early 30’s where we make our way through chaos and deep shedding to come home to who we were always meant to be. Mer + Eileen talk about their own Saturn Returns, how energy doesn’t lie, and how it can be scary- but is necessary- to step into the unknown to return to our POWER! 2023-10-3045 min
Powerful StuffOwn Your Story We KNOW when it’s time to shed an old story - about ourselves, about what’s possible, about what we are ready to step into. It feels heavy and like a self-fulfilling prophecy. Today, we talk about what happens when we hold on to an old story for too long, how to shed it through looking at our deepest fears, and what becomes possible when we start to re-write and own our story! 2023-10-2327 min
More of ThatAaron Suarez: From Remote Year to More of ThatAaron Suarez is a powerful force in More of That, helping us create magic for all of our events and vision of the movement for the last year and a half. In this episode, we sit down with Aaron and hear about his journey into community building - from organizing crazy adventures around the globe working for Remote Year to how the love of music has given him his community roots here in LA. We touch on a number of topics including social anxiety, the importance of pushing through discomfort, and the challenges of making and sustaining...2023-10-181h 04
Powerful StuffWhat ERA are you in? This is the EPISODE we have all been waiting for. As a commemoration for Taylor Swift being in LA for the Era’s tour, we take a psychological deep dive on Taylor Swift’s eras and how she truly has owned her story from the good, the bad, and the ugly, and how we can all “alchemize” the hard parts of our journey (like how she did when for REPUTATION to reclaim her story ) to trust in the unfolding bringing us to our next era. Buckle up, get ready to dive in. Are you ready for it? 2023-10-1642 min
Sister Sh*tSpooky Season, Pt. 1: Becky BakerEver been caught up in the whirlwind of Halloween fervor, only to end up in a thorn bush thanks to an electric scooter? Well, we've been there too! Join us, Meredith and Caroline, as we go full throttle into the season of fright, sharing our favorite spooky movies, decking out our homes, and reminiscing about our nostalgic Halloween memories. Weeding out the scare from the fun, we debate about keeping a cap on the duration of the spooky festivities, all while keeping the spirit alive.But the tales of terror don't end there! The real chills start...2023-10-1025 min
Powerful StuffWhat you trigger is triggering you “What you trigger is triggering you.” In episode 3 of POWERFUL STUFF, Eileen and Mer talk energetics of feminine and masculine, how to step into our most embodied dynamics of both, and how to approach triggers with others from a place of curiosity and growth (easier said then done, but hey, we are doing our best!). 2023-10-0926 min
Powerful StuffHeal Your Sunday Scaries This is a short episode about the scaries we love to dread and dread to love, the SUNDAY SCARIES. As survivors recording this episode on the other side of Sunday Scaries (on a Monday!) Mer + Eileen talk about what causes Sunday Scaries, what their past experiences with Sunday Scaries are, and most importantly, how you can convert your anxiety from Sunday Scaries into aligned action to take back your peace and infuse it into the rest of your week! 2023-10-0821 min
Powerful StuffConverting hardships to soil for a true full BLOOM Sometimes the hard things were meant to happen in our lives to make us stronger and provide fertilizer for the soil of what we are ready to grow next. Coming out of a retreat they just hosted that they named “fullbloom,” in episode 2, Mer and Eileen talk about the seeds they’ve planted, hard times, or the “soil” that has been created, and what coming into their “full bloom” looks like. This episode begins to follow the signature arc of an intention setting and meditative moment, a deep dive around a concept and personal stories, and another meditative moment and reflective...2023-10-0246 min
More of ThatBlake Rose and Brian Price (OLA Beach Tennis): Finding flow state and bringing beach tennis to the massesBlake Rose and Brian Price of OLA Beach Tennis join us in this episode to talk about building community through flow state and how they brought beach tennis from Brazil to West LA. They started their brand OLA last summer and they have already introduced thousands of people to this fast-growing beach sport via their weekly Open Play nights, tournaments, and corporate events.In addition to highlighting the powerful momentum OLA Beach Tennis has created in West LA, we also reminisce with Blake and Brian on how they were some of the first attendees of...2023-09-271h 25
Powerful StuffGet to know your hosts In episode 1 of POWERFUL STUFF, get to know Mer and Eileen’s journey to coming home to themselves over the course of knowing each other, first as roomies in Venice Beach, CA in 2021 and how their life musings and lessons that they’ve helped each other through have become the bedrock and inspiration for sharing POWERFUL STUFF with all of you. 2023-09-2542 min
Powerful StuffIntro to POWERFUL STUFF POWERFUL STUFF is the comedic relief to your self growth journey you didn't know you needed. Former roommates and current conifdants Mer and Eileen talk about how to understand, overcome, and transform life's hurdles through deep insight and a dash of parody. Each episode always has a theme, personal stories, meditative moments, and integrative journaling prompts so you too can change any of your life's lessons into POWERFUL STUFF. 2023-09-2501 min
More of ThatAlper Nakri and Deniz Hotamisligil (Turkish Breakfast Club): creating connection through food experiences inspired by Turkish traditionsDuring this episode, we sit down with our good friends Alper Nakri and Deniz Hotamisligil, founders of the Turkish Breakfast Club. Turkish Breakfast Club started out as a fun gift both wanted to share on the playa at Burning Man, where they suprised many Burners with an elaborate Turkish breakfast spread at sunrise. This soon became a HUGE hit when Alper and Denis took this concept to LA, and they've now hosted many Turkish Breakfast Clubs where people can connect authentically over food and good conversation.In this episode, Deniz and Alper share the origin...2023-09-0759 min
More of ThatMary Davis (Worthy of Love): hosting birthday parties for families experiencing homelessnessIn this episode, we are joined by the eternally inspirational Mary "Mandie" Davis who started Worthy of Love a decade ago in 2013 to provide birthday parties for children experiencing homelessness. Since then, Worthy of Love has thrown monthly birthday parties for over 10,000 children experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles and Houston, TX.Mary talks about how Worthy of Love was born, how it's grown, and how the movement has caught on and snowballed since. This is truly a tear-jerker episode and for anyone who is wondering how to create meaningful impact from the heart, this episode...2023-08-241h 22
Floductivity with Cara DempseyDisconnect to Reconnect: Finding Clarity and Empowerment Through Reflection and Unplugging with Meredith BakerSend us a textIn today's fast-paced world, it's more important than ever to take time to disconnect and reflect. This episode explores how to find clarity and empowerment through reflection and unplugging, unlocking personal power, and why stillness and self-awareness are key to success.Here are some of the topics we cover:Finding clarity and personal empowerment through reflection and disconnecting from technologyA monk's wisdom: The importance of stillness and alone time for personal growth and digesting life's experienceUnlocking your potential: The power of realignment in every area of your lifeBreaking...2023-06-1343 min
More of ThatZach Poll: Mental Health is HOTTIn this episode, we sit down with our friend Zach Poll, who founded Mental Health is Hott, an apparel company that sparks positive conversations around mental health and whose proceeds provide therapy for those who can't afford it. We sit down with Zach to talk about how mental health and vulnerability can bring us closer to others while also improving our relationship to ourselves. Topics Covered:What is Mental Health is HottZach’s story having a family member commit suicideBuilding community around mental healthWays to connect with people authentically around mental healthThe future hopes for Mental heal...2023-05-171h 10
More of ThatJulia Grace: Creating belonging through dance with The Wave Silent DiscoIn this episode, we talk with a community builder who has led thousands through dance and other forms of expression to combat loneliness and foster connection, Julia Grace. Julia is founder of The Wave Silent Disco, a "movement" movement that has led thousands of people through silent disco musical journeys to connect more deeply with themselves and each other and Alma Cares, an organization that helps combat loneliness in the elderly population through music, movement, and art. Julia grew up using dance to foster her own belonging in the world and has now turned it...2023-05-101h 21
Grow Strong Leaders Podcast223: How Baker Donelson Has Created an Inclusive CultureA positive culture where people feel valued and empowered doesn’t happen by accident. Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair at Baker Donelson, has been intentional about creating one by developing a five-year vision, then getting buy-in and commitment from everyone in the law firm.Tim Lupinacci leads more than 1,300 individuals in 22 law offices across the Southeastern US. Tim is presently leading the firm’s five-year BakerVision 2028 strategy and its Diversity & Inclusion Compact. A life-long leadership student, Tim recently launched a nonprofit called Everybody Leads, focused on empowering individuals in underserved communities with basic leade...2023-04-2538 min
Practical AlchemyEp. 19 Self-trust & entrepreneurship with Meredith BakerMeredith Baker - leadership coach, instructor of yoga, meditation, and breathwork, beverage company founder, speaker, and experience creator, gives individuals the tools to powerfully create, connect, and share their authentic stories with the world. Meredith is passionate about supporting leaders to reach their highest potential and create real impact.
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Think Out LoudCoaches Are Human Too: Creativity, Relationships, and Surrendering Expectations with Meredith BakerIn this episode of Think Out Loud, George has a vulnerable conversation with his friend and fellow leadership coach, Meredith Baker. Meredith is a graduate of Harvard, Oxford, and is certified in neuro linguistic programming. She is a 25x marathon runner and the co-founder of the More of That Podcast. Today, George and Meredith touch on a variety of topics, with each of them opening up about some of their most recent struggles in life. As their conversation organically winds to a close, the notion that the best, truest, and most aligned things come through, or come to, us...2023-04-1755 min
Think Out LoudCoaches Are Human Too: Creativity, Relationships, and Surrendering Expectations with Meredith BakerIn this episode of Think Out Loud, George has a vulnerable conversation with his friend and fellow leadership coach, Meredith Baker. Meredith is a graduate of Harvard, Oxford, and is certified in neuro linguistic programming. She is a 25x marathon runner and the co-founder of the More of That Podcast. Today, George and Meredith touch on a variety of topics, with each of them opening up about some of their most recent struggles in life. As their conversation organically winds to a close, the notion that the best, truest, and most aligned things come through, or come to, us...2023-04-1755 min
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 81: Meredith Barnhill - Athletic Director - Adairsville High School - Adairsville, GAToday we keep it close to home and speak one of Georgia’s best in Meredith Barnhill of Adairsville High School in Adairsville, GA. Meredith is a highly decorated athletic leader who believes that in the role of the athletic director she can have the most positive impact on both her student-athletes and coaches. Let’s settle in with this humble leader who has a true servant’s heart as we get to know Ms. Meredith Barnhill.2023-02-1638 min
PowerFemme48. How to Get into Alignment & Follow your Passion - Meredith BakerHappy New Year!
Meredith Baker is an executive coach, breath-work facilitator, and co-founder of the LA-based experience company More of That. Through her signature methodology combining breathwork, visualization, and guided inquiry, she has led hundreds of high-performers through experiences to bring them to their most empowered and connected self.
She believes that in order to make space for delight, surprises, and creativity, we must let go of certainty. This episode is PERFECT for you if you're needing a little inspo for the new year. I know you'll love it. :) and If so, please do leave a...2023-01-0450 min
More of ThatDoug Cartwright: Creating community in an otherwise solitary professionIn this episode, we have our good friend Doug Cartwright on the pod. Doug founded Alchemy Sales Coaching, a powerful mastermind for people in door-to-door sales to receive mentorship, community, sales techniques, and holistic mindset and wellness tips. Doug used to be the "Brad Pitt" of door-to-door sales, raking in over $1 million at his peak in the industry. While at the top of his game, he was, paradoxically, deeply lonely. This led him to found Alchemy Sales Coaching, giving the mental, financial, and social support to young sales reps at the top of their field...2022-11-081h 06
More of ThatAshlyn Showalter: Creating a music festival with your friendsOn this pod, we have one of our besties, Ashlyn Showalter, who is a force of nature in the Venice community. Ashlyn is co-founder of Mycelium Festival, an intimate festival of 250 people where entrepreneurs and creatives connect on a deeper level, and is a business coach for women.In this episode, we cover:How Ashlyn moved to LA knowing no one and began to create her own communityHow to set healthy boundaries as you're building community to still leave time for yourselfHow Ashlyn co-created the intimate Mycelium Festival (with Eric and others!) to be a catalyst...2022-10-201h 13
More of ThatMuita Muthee: From Kenya to California our photographer's journey of finding and building communityWe met Muita Muthee last year when he took photographs for one of our very first More of That experiences. Since then, he has become a staple in the More of That family and hasn't just given us iconic photos of our community, but has also become the heartbeat of our community.Muita is an extremely talented director, writer, and photographer and on this week's episode, he tells us about his life in Kenya, courageously following his dreams to pursue his creative passions, which led him to leaving everything in Kenya behind to come to LA. Muita...2022-08-241h 27
More of ThatJesse Israel (The Big Quiet): From bike, burger, and medi clubs to mass meditationsIn this episode, we speak with Jesse Israel, leadership coach, speaker, and founder of The Big Quiet, a mass meditation movement that has brought thousands of people together for conscious connection in places like Madison Square Garden, Central Park, SXSW and even in stadiums with Oprah.Jesse had been cultivating community long before The Big Quiet, and he talks with us about how as a burnt-out music exec, he turned to meditation to reconnect to his life. We dive into how Jesse started-by hosting simple meditation circles around NYC and how it snowballed into a...2022-08-031h 03
More of ThatImari Tuakli: Becoming the next version of yourselfIn this episode we are joined by coach, motivational speaker, community-builder, experience curator, and podcast host of "You're Not Going to Like This," Imari Tuakli. Imari's purpose and passion is helping everyone get out of their own way and awaken to their potential. Topics we cover:-How to start taking steps toward your best life-Imari's breaking point and how he began his self development journey-Imari's philosophy on hosting impactful experiences-The importance of self-work and how it's tied to building your tribe If you're interested to learn more about Ima...2022-06-061h 19
More of ThatTommy Sobel (Brick): How to master digital wellnessTommy Sobel is the world’s premiere digital habits coach, having helped 1000’s of busy top-performers reclaim tens of 1000’s of hours of productive time. Using his background in neuroscience and behavior reconditioning, Tommy trains business leaders to improve their relationship with screens through coaching, proven systems and community, so they can reclaim 100+ productive hours each month, grow their business faster and enjoy more time off. His company Brick is a community for people who are dissatisfied with their relationship to screens and want to spend more time engaged with others in the real world. Brick throws highly curated phone...2022-05-191h 07
She SucceedsEpisode 11: She Increases Children's Access to STEM in Northern Virginia - Susan BakerIn episode 11, I interviewed Susan Baker. Ms. Baker is the Managing Director at GO Virginia for Region 7, in the Northern Virginia area, which has a population of over 2 million residents. GO Virginia supports programs to create more high-paying jobs through incentivized collaboration between business, education, and government to diversify and strengthen the economy in every region of Virginia.
If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to hit the download button, so I can reach more listeners. Find more information about She Succeeds here. Follow She Succeeds on Instagram @theshesucceedspodcast.2022-05-1021 min
More of ThatEvan Cudworth: Finding your party vibeOur dear friend, More of That MVP and the world's first ever party coach Evan Cudworth joins us for a discussion on how to find your vibe partying. Being someone who was in the rave scene for over a decade, Evan talks about how you can find the confidence and freedom partying in your own way- with or without alcohol. Having recovered from "burning the candle at both ends," Evan now helps others find their authentic party vibe.Topics covered:What is a party coach and a vibe curator?Going to extremes to find balanceHow to...2022-04-241h 06
More of ThatBe the Catalyst: The More of That Magic to hosting inclusive and unforgettable experiencesConnection? Inclusivity? Intimate, unforgettable gatherings? Do you want to cultivate MORE OF THAT in your life?In this special episode, More of That founders Eric and Meredith talk about the secret sauce to hosting your own unforgettable experience. Topics covered: How More of That started with storytelling potlucksWhat is a storytelling potluck and how does it give everyone a voice?Step-By-Step processes of how you can host your own experiences that will leave people wanting MORE OF THAT. Click here to get a special PDF with the step-by-step process.2022-04-2032 min
More of ThatWill Smith: Using academics and sport to build Africa’s future leadersMeredith met Will Smith when they both did their Masters in African Studies at Oxford University in 2014. Since then, Will has either founded or co-founded three nonprofits and one social enterprise. Will co-founded his first organization, LEAD Monrovia Football Academy, in 2015 with former Liberian national soccer team player Sekou Dgeorges Manubah. LEAD MFA is a leadership academy in Monrovia, Liberia which trains Liberia’s youth in soccer, academics, and leadership skills. After LEAD MFA’s amazing success, Will helped co-found another leadership development organization, LEAD Morocco, in 2019. Now, Will has created LEAD Edu, a global initiative that establishes, supports, and...2022-04-1353 min
More of ThatKristen Michaela aka KittyPlays: Creating community through gaming on TwitchKristen Michaela, also known online as KittyPlays, is one of the most famous female gamers in the world and a trailblazer in the gaming industry. She's built a powerful online community of over 1 million on Twitch, half a million on YouTube, and over 300k on instagram. In this episode, we talk about how she created a career and community out of doing what she loved in gaming and how as she's evolved and had her own spiritual awakening through the years, she's taken her community with her along the way.If you'd like to see more of K...2022-03-311h 12
More of ThatChelsea Briggs: Converse like a red carpet pro - the secret to fostering connection with anyoneChelsea Briggs is a self-made powerhouse in the hosting world and has spent the last decade interviewing some of the biggest stars in the music industry: from Shawn Mendes to Ed Sheeran to Fifth Harmony... you name it. As a Billboard Reporter and on-camera talent for Live x Live, Chelsea has earned a reputation of authenticity on -and off-the red carpet and in this episode, she shares with us the secrets to fostering genuine connections with others.For more on Chelsea, you can check her out at @chelsea_briggs on instagram2022-02-261h 05
More of ThatTracy Komlos: Building community for entrepreneursWithin months of moving to LA from NY last year, Tracy Komlos had already become a super-connector and force for community in town. In this episode, we talk with Tracy about how she started her journey as a community-builder, her multiple projects, and what it takes to cultivate community in your own life. Tracy first made a career out of community-building by founding Pangea, the #1 leading retreat company for female entrepreneurs. Since then, Tracy has co-founded LA Hike Club, a group that meets weekly on Wednesdays to hike in LA. It snowballed from her and her roommate last year...2022-02-2659 min
More of ThatBoye Fajinmi of TheFutureParty: culture, business, and celebrating your Future NowOn today's episode we are joined by TheFutureParty's founder Boye Fajinmi. TheFutureParty is a digital media and IRL company that was originally started a decade ago to celebrate and connect young professionals in entertainment through parties, panels, and dinners. It has since grown into a 100,000 person strong newsletter that is at the pulse of culture and business and has continued to create epic experiences and helps brands create community. Originally born in Nigeria, Boye grew up in Minnesota and moved to LA for college and work after, where he resides today. Boye started his career at WME a...2022-02-1052 min