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ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST
EP 545: Michael Luo On "Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging & the Epic Story of Chinese in America"
Michael Luo is an executive editor at The New Yorker and writes regularly on politics, religion, and Asian American issues. His first book, “Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America,” is a well-researched history of Chinese Americans from the Gold Rush until the 1960s. Using his skills as a former investigative reporter, Luo manages to bring back to life the myriad Chinese Americans who struggled, suffered, and even were murdered in their persistent efforts to make this strange new land a new home for themselves and for those who would one day fo...
2025-07-20
52 min
The PEAK Potential SUCCESS Show - Today is the day to unlock your PEAK Potential!
EMBRACE CHANGE - Author/Speaker/Change Expert - MICHAEL LOPEZ
MICHAEL LOPEZ - Author/Speaker/Change Expert w/ Fong - PPSS#267 - EMBRACE CHANGEInterviewing Author/Speaker/Change Expert - MICHAEL LOPEZ. We discuss about elements of change, handling change, and WHAT IS SUCCESS LIKE...? Get ready to unlock your PEAK Potential!PLEASE LIKE FOLLOW SUBSCRIBE COMMENT SHARE AND ENJOY!Follow the show on SpotifySubscribe at yourareatv:Or Subscribe to MillionaireFlix TODAY!
2025-06-04
41 min
Beyond Curious ™
#229: Scaling A Dell Division To $1.5 Billion In 11 Months, Climbing The Inside Of The Great Pyramids, Taking Russian MIGs To Space & Other Normal Things… w/ Paul Kirchoff
Here’s a small taste of some of the crazy adventures discussed in today’s episode:Building a social network with members including space shuttle captains, members swimming oceans, skiing down from the summit of Everest, winning world cups, & olympic gold medalistsGrowing a division of Dell Computer from 0 → 1.5B in 11 monthsBeing connected with some of the most influential people in the world (he once made an intro between Martin Luther King III and the founder of Earth day if that says anything)OH…And that doesn’t even include the crazy adventures he’s created for...
2025-03-04
1h 16
Beyond Curious ™
#228: How To Make Your Ideas More Intriguing To Amplify Your Impact… w/ Michael Roderick
Michael Roderick is the most interesting thinker that I personally know.His superpower to…“Think about his thinking” Help OTHERS think about their thinkingPosition his thinking to make people want to collaborate with him… is honestly pure magic.I’ve known him for ~5 years and I’m incredibly grateful to call him a close friend, mentor, and thought partner.Not only have I taken multiple programs of his, but we have a weekly session where we help each other think through our ideas.Michael was a guest way back on episo...
2025-02-25
1h 18
Beyond Curious ™
#216: How To Leverage Behavioral Neurology To Develop Transformational Relationships With Your Dream Clients… w/ Michael Liebowitz
Imagine standing on a first-grade playground, observing as kids tease one another. You’re just six years old, and your mind can’t seem to grasp why people treat each other this way. Fast forward a few decades, and that childlike curiosity transforms into a lifelong quest to decode human behavior… That’s the start of Michael Liebowitz’s story, and I’m BEYOND excited for you to learn from him today!Michael is a messaging badass leveraging behavioral neurology, linguistics, a lot of strategy, and a sense of humor.In other word...
2024-12-03
1h 14
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Home Automations, with Fredrik Alm
We've got Fredrik Alm, Infrastructure Architect from Sweden on, to talk about Smart Home setups. Michael goes on mute, leading to widespread panic DIY Dishwasher APIs Everyone hates JFrog, but not as much as Mark We've got Jarvis at home! Don't touch the mirror Smart Homes is our big topic Do we trust Eero? Do we trust China? Home experiments. Having guests in your smart home. Never Mind the AI-BuzzCocks In the news: Confess your sins to AI Jesus Mac Mini Clusters for LLMs Fancy Bear 'Nearest Neighbour...
2024-11-29
1h 28
The Future Law Podcast
3.19 Ivan Fong, Chief Legal Officer of the 3M Company
Ivan Fong brings more than three decades of experience with law and technology to his role as Chief Legal Officer of the 3M Company, in private law practice, in-house roles, and government service. Host Mike Madison catches up with Ivan for a look back and look forward at what it takes to succeed in the legal profession when you’re facing an uncertain environment. Links Biography: Ivan K. Fong [This episode was published originally on October 1, 2021.]
2024-09-16
33 min
Beyond Curious ™
#203: The Beyond Curious Time Machine: The Art & Science of Transformational Relationships w/ Blake Fly, Jon Levy, and Michael Roderick
We’re back at it again with another Beyond Curious “time machine” episode!In this format, we curate clips from past episodes around one topic.In this episode…Transformational relationships.Anything you want in life can be accessed through a relationship, and I’ve curated some of the best wisdom on the show on this topic.We’ll for sure be doing more on this topic…Not only because it’s so important, but there are also so many other guests that have shared magical insights on this topic!
2024-09-03
44 min
Breakfast Leadership Show
Thoughtful Thursdays: Interview with Eric Fong
Decades of experience, over 100 cases tried to a jury with monumental failures and success, Eric uniquely tries civil and criminal cases with equal passion and sophistication. Landmark cases include creating the constitutional right to Intimate Association (Eric protected the rights of low-income housing residents against oppressive “crime control” measures) and his historic $91,000,000 verdict is the largest compensatory damages verdict for one person in Washington State. As George Clinton's lawyer, the iconic funk musician/artist, Eric's unique view into the entertainment industry crafted a result that allowed him to maintain his collection of music and is the lead attorney on the...
2024-06-06
27 min
Beyond Curious ™
#168: EPIC "Accidental" Episode: Here’s What Happens When You Connect A Hollywood Storytelling Legend With A World Class “Liquid Storyteller”... W/ Michael Hauge & Ryan Castelaz
What happens when you connect a Hollywood storytelling legend to a world-class "liquid storyteller"... and then sit back and listen? MAGIC. I think a new format for Beyond Curious just emerged... Context: Michael Hauge has been one of Hollywood’s top story experts since 1985. He consulted for Will Smith to help create I Am Legend... and has worked on projects starring Julia Roberts, Morgan Freeman, Alec Baldwin, Chris Pine, Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy, Tom Cruise, and many others. Ryan Castelaz is a "liquid storyteller" and the founder of Discourse Coffee, which Growler Magazine called “the most gonzo, balls-to-the-wall, experimental coffee hous...
2024-01-02
1h 38
The Nick Fong Podcast
Ep. 101 Luxury Real Estate Insights
Get ready to step into the world of real estate with The Nick Fong Podcast! In this episode, Nick sits down with Michael Hopkins, a real estate expert with Ronival Real Estate, to bring you insights and tips that will take your real estate game to the next level. Michael shares his insider knowledge and experiences in the real estate market, discussing everything from the current state of the luxury market to the unique challenges of working with high-end clients. He also offers practical advice for professionals looking to succeed in this competitive field. Whether...
2023-03-31
19 min
Beyond Curious ™
#92: 7FM Time Machine #7: Get The Best Wisdom From 5+ Hours Of Interviews In 30 Minutes or Less... w/ Ron Friedman, Michael Roderick, Bob Regnerus, Tony Banta, & Neil Moore
Want the best wisdom from 5+ hours of interviews in 30 minutes? That’s exactly what we’re doing in today’s episode! We pulled 5 clips from past episodes that highlight incredible wisdom… and created an entire episode out of it! You’ll get wisdom from: - A social psychologist who specializes in human motivation - A former broadway producer who helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders - One of the top Facebook Ad experts in the world… who is known for the CRAZY results he gets for clients - A “chief client success officer” who works with other client-businesses to maximize client results...
2022-07-26
26 min
Beyond Curious ™
#84: Here’s How To Make a POSITIVE Impact… By Using Success Principles Used By Propagandists & Cult Leaders w/ Michael F. Schein
What if you could master the art and science of using shameless propaganda… … for creating a bigger and more positive impact in the world? Michael F. Schein can teach you how. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: 1. Why Shep Gordon — American Talent Manager who’s managed talent like Pink Floyd, Pointer Sisters, Alice Cooper, etc — paid a driver to have their truck that had a picture of Alice Cooper posing naked with only a boa constrictor covering his genitals “break down”… 2. How bacon and eggs became the stereotypical American breakfast because of a hype artist… and what that has to do with you buildin...
2022-05-31
1h 08
Impact at Scale
EP 27 - Chris Fong - co-Founder of FefiFo - How Technology Can Move Farmers from Subsistence to Profitability
The Social Innovation Podcast had an incredible conversation with Chris Fong, a co-Founder, and Chief Innovation and Strategic Growth Officer at FeFiFo. At FeFiFo, Chris is spearheading co-farming as a new model to disrupt and democratize the US$159b contract farming industry with a mission to make sustainable, profitable, smallholder farming commonplace. Chris is passionate about affecting change for the better through process and technology innovation. He has strong business acumen and is also familiar with a wide spectrum of technologies both mainstream and emerging. In particular, he is interested in technology-driven innovation that decentralizes and disintermediates e...
2022-01-30
31 min
CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians
Michael Murphy (Written By Wolves): Living w/ Anxiety & Perfectionism Recovery w/Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) & Kat Jensen
Mari Fong interviews Michael Murphy, lead singer of Written By Wolves, and musician health expert Kat Jensen. Michael Murphy shares his story and solutions for anxiety and depression, where his goal to always be “the best” started to have a negative affect on him and his family. Michael explains why songwriting is easier than traditional therapy, and how making lists has worked wonders for him. We play a clip of “Help Me Through the Night” inspired by Michael’s anxiety. Written By Wolves dropped the “The Collab Project” EP made as a mental health initiative featuring collaborations with Kellin Quinn of Sleep...
2021-10-07
1h 01
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 82 - Addressing Negative Self-talk To Live More Powerfully with Stephanie Raffelock
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Stephanie Raffelock as she talks about ways she was able to address negative self-talk to live more powerfully. Stephanie Raffelock is the author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women, (She Writes Press - August, 2021). She also penned the award winning book, A Delightful Little Book on Aging.A graduate of Naropa University’s program in Writing and Poetics, Stephanie was a contributor to The Rogue Valley Messenger in Oregon. She has blogged for Nexus Magazine, Omaha Lifestyles, Care2.com, as well as SixtyandMe.com. Dr. Al...
2021-09-02
36 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 81 - How To Embrace Pain To Avoid Suffering with Brian Bogert
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Brian Bogert and talk about his life and how you can learn to embrace your pain to avoid suffering. Brian Bogert is a human behavior and performance coach, speaker, business strategist and philanthropic leader who helps people make their best even better. His revolutionary strategy—embrace pain to avoid suffering—has helped individuals and companies break beyond their normal to achieve the success in life and business that they’ve always wanted. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps...
2021-08-26
40 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 80 - How Trauma & Adverse Childhood Events Impact Our Relationships with Riana Milne
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Riana Milne and learn about the many different types of trauma and how they can impact our relationships. Riana Milne MA is a Certified, Global Life and Love Trauma Recovery Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma Mindfulness Coach, #1 Bellselling Author, the Host of her Podcast "Lessons in Love & Life," an Educational Speaker, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor for over 21 years living in Palm Beach County, Florida. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and...
2021-08-19
39 min
Beyond Curious ™
#43: From High School English Teacher → Broadway Producer In Two Years & How YOU Can Gain Access To Anyone w/ Michael Roderick
Michael Roderick was a high school English teacher for almost 8 years when he decided to do a 180 in his career… And in under two years, Michael became a Broadway producer. His secret? Relationships. Michael is a master connector and over the years he’s developed a TON of content on how to connect with just about anyone. In today’s episode, Michael “spills the beans” on his top strategies so that you can get the connections YOU need to grow your business.
2021-08-17
1h 24
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 79 - Our Personal Experiences with Therapy
In this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about some of our personal experiences and thoughts about therapy. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public. Donovon Jenson is a s...
2021-08-12
33 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 78 - Discover Yourself & Connect With Nature with Walker Brandt
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Walker Brandt and discuss her life and how she has found a way to connect with nature to discover herself. Walker Brandt is a professional actor, model, spokesperson, and new author, she has worked internationally in the entertainment industry for over 25 years on blockbuster films, TV shows, and over 2000 advertising campaigns and commercials for global brands. What most didn’t know about her until March 2020 when Walker's first book AWAKEN - Discovering Yourself Through the Light of Your Innocence was released, was what she overcame while on her path to su...
2021-08-05
42 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 77 - How To Monetize A Podcast As A Nice Guy with Doug Sandler
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Doug Sandler as we discuss podcasting and tips in how to be successful with it. Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller. As a podcast host, Doug has interviewed, Gary V, Arianna Huffington, John C. Maxwell and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, providing podcast production, editing and launch services. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,200 episodes has been downloaded 3.5 million times, in more than 175 countries...
2021-07-29
42 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 76 - Preventing Violence with Sabrina Osso
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Sabrina Osso and talk about some of the main things surrounding what to look out for and what to do when faced with violence. Sabrina Osso is Founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE...Feel Safe Where You Live, Work, and Play. She is a TEDx Speaker, Real Estate Agent, and Consultant. Sabrina’s personal and professional experience with the subject of violence allows her to bring a unique and holistic approach for employers, landlords, tenants, students, and teachers. Sabrina has been hired for numerous speaking engagements throughout NY/NJ, including ra...
2021-07-22
44 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 75 - How Travel Promotes Wellness with Linden Schaffer
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Linden Schaffer as we discuss some of the different benefits that one can experience from travelling. Linden Schaffer is a wellness travel expert, consultant, and the founder of the first U.S. wellness tour operator, Pravassa. As the best-selling author who penned Living Well on the Road: Health and Wellness for Travelers and the winner of the prestigious British Airways Face of Opportunity contest, Linden's work has been featured in Fast Company, Travel & Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and The New York Times among others. She has contributed to columns in T...
2021-07-15
39 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 74 - How Yoga Can Help Heal Trauma with Beth Shaw
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Beth Shaw and discuss the various different benefits to yoga especially how it can help with trauma. Beth Shaw, author, visionary and entrepreneur is the founder and President of YogaFit©, Inc., the largest yoga fitness educational school in the world. Since YogaFit’s inception in 1994, author, entrepreneur and visionary Beth Shaw has been at the forefront of mind body fitness education. YogaFit has touched the lives of millions via our network of over 250,000 Yoga, Fitness and Wellness students worldwide. Through our robust karma community service program, yoga has been offered to...
2021-07-08
38 min
Beyond Curious ™
#37: Listen If You Want To Witness A Hollywood Storytelling Legend TRANSFORM A Story In 67 Minutes… w/ Michael Hauge (Part 2 of 2)
Last week, we learned TOP storytelling secrets from Hollywood LEGEND, Michael Hauge… Towards the end of the interview, I did something that I was scared to do: I asked the story master himself if he’d be willing to give feedback on my story LIVE on the podcast recording. Not only did he say “yes” and work some Hollywood magic on my story... But after we finished recording, he told me that if I implemented his feedback, he would come back AGAIN to help take the story to the next level. So I did. And one month later, we recorded this epi...
2021-07-06
1h 13
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 73 - Dealing With Multiple Sclerosis with Wendy Bjork
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Wendy Bjork and discuss her life after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and different ways she has been able to deal with it. Wendy Bjork aka The MS Warrior Queen™, has dealt with Multiple Sclerosis for over 30 years. She realized early on in her diagnosis that having a positive mindset was key in keeping the illness from taking completely over. After years of experiencing all different levels of exacerbations and permanent damage to her nervous system, she decided a few years ago to begin a journey to healing ho...
2021-07-01
23 min
Beyond Curious ™
#36: Hollywood’s “Secret Weapon” Reveals Insider Storytelling Strategies After Consulting On Projects Starring Will Smith, Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise & Many Others… w/ Michael Hauge (Part 1 of 2)
Question: What do the five names below all have in common? 👇 Will Smith. Morgan Freeman. Julia Roberts. Tom Cruise. Alec Baldwin. Yes, they are all movie stars… But here’s what they also share: They all have been impacted by Michael Hauge. Michael has been one of Hollywood’s top story experts since 1985. He’s coached screenwriters, producers, stars, and directors on projects for every major studio and network… And today, you and I get to hang out with him. In today’s episode, you will... 1. Learn how ONE “just for fun” project led to Michael working with Will Smith and having 9+ figur...
2021-06-29
1h 22
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 72 - Overcoming Chronic Illness with Aunia Kahn
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Aunia Kahn and discuss her life with chronic illness and how she was able to overcome it. Aunia Kahn is a multi-faceted creative entrepreneur and a globally awarded, collected, and exhibited figurative artist/photographer, graphic/web designer at Auxilium Haus Design, the host of the Create & Inspire Podcast, a published author, as well as a teacher and an inspirational speaker. Her work has been in over 300+ exhibitions in over 10 countries; at places such as San Diego Art Institute, Los Angeles Center for Digital Art, iMOCA, St. Louis Art Museum, Contemporary...
2021-06-24
34 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 71 - Owning Your Choices To Live An Empowered Life with Kimberly Spencer
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Kimberly Spencer and discuss how you can own your choices to live an empowered life. Kimberly Spencer is an award-winning high performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling co-author, international motivational speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com, helping visionary leaders transform their self-limiting stories, build their empire, stand out fearlessly, and make the income and the impact they deserve. From her entrepreneurial beginnings at five selling bags of glitter-water to her neighbors, to becoming an award-winning screenwriter, certified Pilates instructor, Miss Congeniality, and six-time WEGO Health Activist...
2021-06-17
43 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 70 - Benefits of Running with Karishma Bali
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Karishma Bali and discuss the topic of running and it's various benefits for you and your life. Karishma Bali has lived in Europe and Asia for her studies, has completed several startup internships nationally and internationally, has consulted, been a professor of entrepreneurship and is a published author in her series on academic strategy. She has also developed and led many research projects, of them is notable a project presented to the Harvard Undergraduate Research Symposium. Karishma is bilingual, has a tri-city Master’s in Global Entrepreneurship from the University of...
2021-06-10
32 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 69 - Difference between Alzheimer's & Dementia with Lisa Skinner
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Lisa Skinner and discuss everything around Alzheimer's and Dementia as well as how to cope with it close to you. Lisa Skinner is a behavior specialist with an expertise in dementia, and the author of the award-winning and 2x bestselling book, "Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost" Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of A...
2021-06-03
42 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 68 - Uncovering Purpose with Hand Analysis with Jayne Sanders
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Jayne Sanders and discuss her career and how she uses hand analysis to uncover a person's purpose. Scientific Hand Analyst and Purpose, Law of Attraction, & Spiritual Life Coach featured in a FORBES article about her work, Jayne Sanders helps leaders, business owners, and managers love their lives and their work. After an MBA and many years in the corporate world, Jayne did a complete 180 and now reveals your innate purpose, special gifts, and blind spots, then guides you into the inspired meaning, passion and fulfillment you crave in life and...
2021-05-27
34 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 67 - Mindful Eating with Dr. Michelle May
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. Michelle May and discuss various aspects of her career as well as everything around the topic of mindful eating. Michelle May M.D. is a former family physician, a recovered yo-yo dieter, founder of Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training (www.AmIHungry.com), and author of the Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat book series. Her passion is teaching mindful eating to help individuals resolve mindless and emotional eating and senseless yo-yo dieting to live the vibrant life they crave. She is a Certified Professional...
2021-05-20
41 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 66 - Unsatisfied Or Lost With Your Career? with Lindsay Gordon
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Lindsay Gordon and discuss different tips for if you are finding yourself lost or unsatisfied with your current career. Lindsay is a career coach for analytically minded people who want to stop doing what they think is "right" in their career and start doing what's right for them. She helps people get clarity about what's right for them in a job and why, confident about their skills and abilities, and able to communicate that to interviewers, managers, and colleagues. Lindsay started her career working as a recycled water...
2021-05-13
37 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 65 - How Creativity & Art Creates Joy & Growth with Shane Manier
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Shane Manier and discuss her life, career and how creativity and art creates joy and growth in your life. Shane Manier is a Creative Coach, Visual Artist, Tedx and Key Note Speaker, Trauma Informed Care Instructor, Poetry Mentor and National Spoken Word Poet based in the Charlotte Metro Region of NC. She is the founder of Guerilla Poets, a nonprofit art collective with branches in the US and UK. She is currently the Spoken Word and Arts Teaching Instructor for The Harvey B. Gantt Center, Henderson High School and Playing...
2021-05-06
45 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 64 - The Benefits Of Using Your Non-Dominant Hand with ST Rappaport
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview ST Rappaport and discuss her methods of utilizing your non-dominant hand for many different benefits. ST Rappaport is Relationship Photographer and host of the LifePix Relationships Podcast. ST utilizes her experience and expertise working with individuals, couples and experts in the field, on her mission to help as many people as possible overcome challenges and live the best life possible. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit...
2021-04-29
43 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 63 - Finding Your Voice & Developing the Whole Person with Melanie Veazey
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Melanie Veazey and discuss her life, career and different ways to help in finding your voice and developing as a person. Melanie Veazey has been coaching, teaching and training for over 30 years. She is a proud graduate of one of the top theater training schools in the country, Carnegie Mellon University, where she earned her BFA in musical theater. Melanie spends time getting to know her clients so that she truly understands what makes them tick. She has an innate sense of how to approach any issues or difficulties and...
2021-04-22
39 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 62 - Parenting With Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Ty Aller
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. Ty Aller and discuss parenting and how to use emotional intelligence. Dr. Ty B. Aller is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Northern Utah where he works primarily with adolescents and their families. Dr. Aller has training in varying forms of cognitive therapy including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Aller is most interested in finding ways to support individuals natural strengths to help create lives that are more fulfilling through ACT. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and...
2021-04-15
33 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 61 - How To Evolve As A Leader with Stephen Josephs
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Stephen Josephs and talk about different ways to personally evolve yourself as a leader. Stephen Josephs has been mind-body practitioner for over 55 years and has been an executive coach for over 40 years. He helps senior executives shape their culture and bring out people's best work in ways they haven't thought of before. He is a catalyst for helping them drop their ego and lead from the heart. In this episode of HappyTalks, we discuss how to create healthy habits from eating clean and exercising to meditation and other...
2021-04-08
46 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 60 - Overcoming Adversity with Suzan Nguyen & Patrick Hubbard
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Suzan Nguyen & Patrick Hubbard and talk through their stories and different ways you can overcome adversity in your life. Suzan Nguyen is the Author of 'One Arm but Not Unarmed', Happiness Coach, TedX Speaker, Entrepreneur and Instructor. Patrick Hubbard is a digital artist and photographer and he has teamed up with Suzan to bring some very special projects together called the Be Better Group and Be Better Life Academy. Patrick and Suzan share a common purpose of helping people Be Better. CouponCode: HappyTalks100 (Get $100 Off Their Overcoming Adversity...
2021-04-01
34 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 59 - Difference Between Training & Working Out with Chris Baca
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Chris Baca and discuss his life and career as a Personal Trainer and the differences between training & working out. Chris Baca is a certified NPTI Personal Trainer, Certified Level 1 CrossFit Coach and Trainer. He has 11 years of experience coaching Functional Fitness. He is the owner and head coach of West Sacramento Strength And Conditioning. Before fitness industry, was in the Coast Guard, Life Insurance Sales, retail management, and many other jobs. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy prof...
2021-03-25
39 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 58 - Diversity & Inclusion with Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings and talk about diversity and inclusion in today's world and where things need to improve and change. Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings is the Founder, President and CEO of Global Policy Solutions LLC, a strategy firm that helps corporate, philanthropic, governmental, and nonprofit clients meet their strategic objectives. She is also the immediate past board chair of the National Association of Counties Financial Services Corporation and has served on a number of nonprofit boards including the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (past board chair...
2021-03-21
42 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 57 - Substance Abuse with Joe Booth
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Joe Booth and talk about his life and his opinions on addiction and substance abuse. Joe brings a unique blend of professional experience in technology, education, and mental health. He received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Sacramento State in 2005, and went on to run corporate Learning and Development programs for global software companies. Joe is currently Founder and Executive Director of Class Five Mind, a substance abuse recovery platform that blends technology with mindfulness and holistic wellness. He's also the author of From the River: A Guidebook to Sobriety...
2021-03-21
44 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 56 - Overcoming A Crisis with Mark Wilkinson
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Mark Wilkinson and talk about his life and his full story about how he overcame a crisis as well as tips for anyone going through something themselves. Mark Wilkinson has come from being an International house music DJ and record producer (having been a resident DJ at the world famous Ministry of Sound in London, playing music in 65 different countries across the world and achieving a UK Top 10 hit!), to now being a multiple business owner, coach, motivational speaker and author. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor...
2021-03-21
41 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 55 - Confidence with Shawn Buttner
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Shawn Buttner and talk about his passion for coaching confidence to many different people in different situations. Shawn Buttner is a Certified High Performance Coach, helping professionals and entrepreneurs prevent burnout through holistically leveling up their lives. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help peop...
2021-03-21
35 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 54 - Fatigue
In this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about fatigue, how to deal with it and different ways of getting out of habits that may cause it. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and fo...
2021-03-21
41 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 53 - How Dance Improves Both Happiness & Leadership with Megan Taylor Morrison
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Megan Taylor Morrison and talk about her life and how she has effectively used dance as a method to improve her overall happiness and leadership and more. Megan Taylor Morrison is a best-selling author and business coach with a passion for swing dancing, travel and making tamales. Meg works with entrepreneurs and changemakers across the globe. Her clients include award-winning artists, executives across various industries, and leaders in Fortune 500 companies, large governmental agencies and multinational nonprofits. As the founder of the adventure travel companies PACK Retreats and Dance Adventures, Meg...
2021-03-21
40 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 52 - How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off with Dr. Helene Pulnik
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. Helene Pulnik and talk through her methods of helping people ditch their cravings and ways to lose weight and keep the weight off. Dr. Helene Pulnik is a Naturopathic Doctor, and weight loss and emotional eating expert. She helps people break free from yo-yo dieting and stress eating so they can optimize their health, have more energy, and feel great about themselves again using her 3-Step holistic process, called the Beyond Weight Loss Transformational Program. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Do...
2021-03-21
25 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 51 - Donovon Releases His New Book, Mindscaping! A How-To Guide to Being Happy!
Donovon releases his new book, Mindscaping! And in this episode of HappyTalks we discuss what to expect and some important information about the book! Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the ge...
2021-03-21
26 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 50 - Burnout
In this episode of HappyTalks, we talk through different situations where you may feel burnt out and how to get going again. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public...
2021-03-21
33 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 49 - How To Navigate Through Major Life Decisions with Your Partner
In this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about different major life decisions that you may encounter and the best ways to navigate your way through them, especially with your partner. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corp...
2021-03-21
37 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 48 - Ways To Stop Feeling Guilty
In this episode of HappyTalks, we discuss various different ways in how to stop feeling guilty for a range of different things. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public...
2021-03-21
26 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 47 - How To Create More Engagement At Work with Dan Negroni
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dan Negroni and discuss the importance of and how to create more engagement at work. Dan Negroni is a hyper-growth CEO and bold impact coach who guides companies in bridging the gap between managers and their millennial workforce and creating “next gen” workforce cultures to increase employee engagement, productivity and profits. He is a serial entrepreneur, experienced business leader, attorney, master coach of CEOs and millennials, Inc. Top 100 leadership speaker, and Amazon best-selling author of Chasing Relevance: 6 Steps to Understand, Engage and Maximize Next Generation Leaders in the Workplace. For more...
2021-03-21
40 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 46 - Content Creation Tips & Experience
In this episode of HappyTalks, we discuss everything around the topic of content creation including our experiences and tips to be successful along the way. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for th...
2021-03-21
39 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 45 - How Stress Affects Mood, Hormones and Energy with Dr Erin Kinney
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. Erin Kinney and discuss everything about stress and its effects on your mood, hormones and energy. Dr. Kinney is a Naturopathic Doctor and prominent speaker who charts customized healing paths for women to improve their mood, balance their hormones and increase their energy. Her patients come to her from all over the country for help finding the root causes of adrenal fatigue, hypothyroidism, PCOS, PMS, perimenopause, menopause and all the associated symptoms that can occur when hormones are out of balance. Her diagnosis, treatment protocols and teachings help women...
2021-03-21
37 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 44 - Bullying
In this episode of HappyTalks, we discuss everything around the topic of bullying. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public. Donovon Jenson is a software engineer in the...
2021-03-21
45 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 43 - Improve Your Sleep with Doron Lazarus
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Doron Lazarus and discuss various ways to improve your sleep. Doron Lazarus is the founder of Executive Sleep Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping busy professionals gain the sleep they need to thrive in the competitive world. Doron is a graduate of UCLA where he studied neuroscience and psychology. His passion for sleep was born out of his own struggle with insomnia. His first sleep client was himself, as he dug in deep to actually rewire the way his mind thought about sleep from the inside out. This technique soon...
2021-03-21
41 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 42 - Self-Reflection
In this episode of HappyTalks, we discuss everything around the topic of self-reflection. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public. Donovon Jenson is a software engineer in the...
2021-03-21
34 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 41 - How To Be Successful with Mitch Gonsalves
In this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about success and how to be successful through your life and business. Mitch Gonsalves is the Founder & CEO of Executive Advantage that helps High-Ticket B2B Service-Based Companies grow to $1-5M using Automation, LinkedIn & Commission-Only Sales Teams Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help...
2021-03-21
39 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 40 - Procrastination
In this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about procrastination and ways to stop yourself from procrastinating. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor specializing in anxiety and stress management who helps people develop more awareness of their minds and bodies to give them the power to heal themselves. She practices in both the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as virtually in order to have a larger global impact. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She strongly believes that the mind-body connection is...
2021-03-20
37 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 39 - Difference Between ADHD & Anxiety with Dr. LeGrand Peterson
In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. LeGrand Peterson and talk about ADHD and the difference between it and anxiety. Dr. LeGrand Peterson is a Naturopathic Doctor that focuses on treating patients with ADHD both children and adults. He is the founder and CEO of Nature's Health Clinic and runs an ADHD YouTube Channel called Optimal Mind Performance. You can find his channel in the description below. www.youtube.com/optimalmindperformance Dr. LeGrand also haas a FREE ADHD Health Guide To A Healthier you which you can download in the description with this link...
2021-03-20
33 min
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon
Ep. 38 - How to Take Care of Yourself
In this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about how to take care of yourself and your general wellbeing. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor specializing in anxiety and stress management who helps people develop more awareness of their minds and bodies to give them the power to heal themselves. She practices in both the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as virtually in order to have a larger global impact. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She strongly believes that the mind-body...
2021-03-20
38 min