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The Healthy EnterpriseInnovation Meets Inequity: Building Solutions in Emerging Markets with Sona ShahIn this episode, Sona Shah, and Co-Founder and CEO of Neopenda, shares her journey from engineering to healthcare innovation. She discusses the challenges of healthcare inequities in emerging markets and how Neopenda's flagship product, NeoGuard, aims to address these issues by providing vital signs monitoring in under-resourced hospitals. Sona highlights the importance of understanding customer needs, the challenges of product adoption, and the innovative approaches taken to ensure sustainability and growth in the healthcare sector. In this conversation, Sona Shah discusses the importance of data collection in underserved communities, the evolution of her leadership style over the past decade, a...
2025-11-2448 min
Dear BLK CEOHow to Overcome Corporate Conditioning and Plan for Success (Solo Episode)Entrepreneurship is about moving; it's about taking that risk. Let’s continue with our topic about leaving the corporate job to get into the ownership space. It can be done when you understand there is a definite learning curve and that you need to plan for it. In this episode, I talk about breaking the corporate thought process so you can strategize your entrepreneurial journey without the mental barriers, all while bringing your learned skills along with you. To those who aspire to be successful, jump in, and let’s talk about how to overcome corporate conditioning.
2022-03-2339 minDear BLK CEO10 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Becoming an EntrepreneurAre you burned out or just generally unhappy with your workplace? It's time to start finding some significance and meaning in your work! We're going to continue talking about leaving your corporate job and how to take the leap of faith in a way that will help you find success. In this episode, I break down 10 specific questions to ask yourself or to think about to determine whether or not you are ready to leave the job. Today is all about digging deep and answering the deeper questions we may have been avoiding. Dive in, and let's...
2022-03-1223 minDear BLK CEOPlay the Long Game; Combining Optimism with Realism (Solo Episode)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! We live in a world that is constantly programming us to go fast. The problem entrepreneurs face when they adopt this mindset is that we quit far too soon when we don’t see quick results. In this solo episode, I’m going to challenge that view, explore what it means to play the long game, and unpack going from “6-figures in one month” thinking, to 7-figures in the long term! Are you willing to stay in the game to make...
2022-01-2812 minDear BLK CEODeepening Your Value in the Marketplace (Solo Episode)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Today I open up with a question I want you to have on your mind as we dive in: why did you get into Business? Whatever your reasons may be, I believe that a strong “why,” the reason for your business’ very existence, is the driving force behind your impact in the market. In this episode, I’ll break down the importance of understanding your value in the marketplace and challenge us to deepen that value to figure out how to create o...
2022-01-2130 minDear BLK CEOHow to Remain Optimistic for the Year Ahead (Solo Episode)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! With the last couple of years we’ve had, I can imagine so many are skeptical about what’s ahead. That’s why we’re going to flip things around and frame things positively! That said, we can’t just hope and wish our year to be great then sit back and wait. I’m here to tell you that you CAN take control of your future. In this episode, I’ll be breaking down what is required of us to make this year...
2022-01-0729 minDear BLK CEOMastering "One Word" (Solo Episode)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Happy New Year to everyone listening to this episode! It’s been a wild one, but you made it. Well done! For those of you who are going into the new year wanting to bet on yourself and make the leap, it’s time to define your “One Word.” This is that one word that will define your goal for this year. Today, I’ll break down the impact this technique can have and how your word needs to be simple enough to...
2021-12-3113 minDear BLK CEOHaving the Faith to "Make the Jump" (Solo Episode)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! On this show, we talk a lot about pivoting away from corporate and into ownership, but what you don’t always hear is how to deal with the fear that sometimes comes with following a purpose bigger than yourself. The more I talk to these successful entrepreneurs the more I realize that there are certain phases that all of them go through before they make the transition, and part of that is having faith! In this episode, I talk about the le...
2021-12-2416 min
Skippy's Corner / Skippyin KútikSK Topky a Stopky tohto roka 17-12-2021Dnes len zoznam, všetko je v podcaste a tu sú sľúbené linky...
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Lisa Aisato a jej kresby sú tu: https://www.aisato.no/boker
Simon Stålenhag - tu je link na jeho kresby, keď už nič iné: https://www.simonstalenhag.se/es.html Shaun Tan na doplnenie svätej trojice ilustrátorov tohto roka :)
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2021-12-1727 minDear BLK CEOWinning a High Ticket Contract by Aiming for the Top: Case Study (Solo)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Any owner dreams of landing that high ticket contract that leads to massive revenue, partnerships, and opportunities. The problem is all too often we cut ourselves at the knees by avoiding the top of the organization and starting from the bottom, or the “safe” position. I want to tell you right now, if you know that you are providing value and hitting major pain points, then you are doing yourself a huge disservice by not starting at the top. In this epis...
2021-12-1720 minDear BLK CEOThe Value Behind Your Perspective (Solo Episode)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! There’s something that all the CEOs and executives that I’ve interviewed have in common. Something they all share that seems to propel them and drive them to trust themselves even when it’s “not safe” or contrary to the status quo. In this episode, I want to unpack that ability and encourage us that this is something we can all do. It may not be easy, but if you are willing to lean into your own gifting and ideas, I believe...
2021-12-1014 minDear BLK CEOFoundations for Success: How to Create an Effective Business Plan (Solo Episode)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! 3 out of 4 startups fail. That can be a very daunting statistic for anyone looking to start a business. So what is going to set us apart? What I’ve learned on the path to ownership is that effective planning is what ultimately takes the concept in your head to become something tangible people will pay actual dollars for. So, In this episode, I want to get very practical and break down some actionable steps you can take into your week to be...
2021-12-0427 minDear BLK CEOYour Dream Needs a Support System (Solo Episode)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Picture that big, audacious dream in front of you. Then allow me to add one caveat to that image: a powerful and loving support system surrounding you! Can you see them? In this episode, I want to talk about the importance of allowing the right people to come around you and how it can set you up for success. This journey is an arduous one, but it doesn’t have to be walked alone. And what better place to start than he...
2021-11-2014 minDear BLK CEOOvercome Discouragement by Setting Intention (Solo Episode)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! When push comes to shove in the entrepreneurial space, our knee-jerk reaction tends to be to push back harder. I’ve been learning more and more that not only does this not serve us, but this mindset actually invites more opposition to come our way. So what’s the alternative? In this solo episode, I really want to unpack the value of setting our intentions up BEFORE we hit opposition in order to combat the discouragement that inevitably comes with it.
2021-11-1213 minDear BLK CEOStay in the Fight - Your Freedom is Worth it (Solo Episode)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Let’s be honest, it’s not easy to break the handcuffs of the corporate world and set out on your own. You will face disappointment, discouragement, and disillusionment; and it’s when things get tough that those golden handcuffs start looking pretty good again. Maybe you’re grappling with something like this; having freedom for the first time - but I promise that freedom is worth the fight and if you stick it out, you will reap the benefits of resilien...
2021-11-0519 minDear BLK CEOMy Exit: How I Got Out of Corporate and Into Ownership (Solo Episode)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! I get it, I really do. I walked the path of corporate success, seeing 6-figures put into my hands and the doors opening to a new lifestyle. But I had to ask myself, do I want to keep putting even MORE money into someone else’s pocket or do I want to realize my true worth? If you are in a similar situation, let me tell you, you are worth far more than what you think you are; and if you’re e...
2021-10-2919 minDear BLK CEOThe Art of Building Relationships (Solo Episode)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! For so long it’s been ingrained in us that we need to hustle the competition in order to get ahead in business. While having a competitive edge is definitely key, I truly believe we miss out on a huge opportunity to scale long term success when we focus on competition rather than collaboration. Times have changed. The ones who make it in their industry today are not the cut throat tycoons, but the ones who employ empathy and build relationships in...
2021-10-1516 minDear BLK CEOBuild Your Brand Reputation (Solo Episode)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Let’s be honest, companies that haven't partnered with minority owned businesses before often feel that they are a risk to start. It’s time to put an end to that, but to do this the onus is on one thing: how you portray your brand. Your reputation will speak much louder than your pitch and ultimately that will decide your success in the marketplace. In this episode, I want to give you some very actionable steps that will help clients and...
2021-10-0816 minDear BLK CEOBiggest Supplier Diversity Challenges (Solo Episode)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! What is the single biggest challenge you face right now as it relates to getting corporate contracts? As we’ve been touching on in the past weeks, there is a massive opportunity for us to create equitable opportunities for more diverse suppliers to participate in the market. So In this episode, I want to spend some time deconstructing how this show will start bringing in resources and strategies that I believe will help you get your foot in the door, get yo...
2021-10-0114 minDear BLK CEOHow to Meet Customers at Their Desks (Solo Episode)Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! How intimate are you with your customer’s experience? I once heard it said that in order to give the customer the best service possible, you need to meet them at their desk. The key is to find that big stack of paper sitting on their desk that YOU are qualified to clear for them. You may have a compelling offer that people need to solve the problems they face. So how do we do this and what pitfalls should we be...
2021-09-2416 minDear BLK CEOLeveling Up Your Relationships in the Private Sector (Solo Episode)Welcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Have you ever felt alone within an organization as a minority or even breaking out of one? I want you to know today that you don’t have to go it alone. More minority entrepreneurs and owners are booming into success every day, and my goal is to help you become one of them. There is a massive opportunity for more diverse suppliers to become more active in the value chain. That’s why I’ll be moving in a slight...
2021-09-1713 minDear BLK CEOSix Questions You Need to Answer to Achieve Your Dream (Solo Episode)Welcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Hopefully those of you who tune into this show have big, audacious dreams you want to achieve. If you see an issue you can solve, or you know you have a talent or ability that could impact the world around you, then you’re in the right place. When you take the next steps closer to your dreams, you need to know that it requires you to live at a higher level; after all, ‘to whom much is given, much is r...
2021-09-1024 minDear BLK CEOMinority Inclusion Series Part 6: Presenting Business Justification that Creates Strategic Partnerships (Solo Episode)Welcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Here’s the thing: you know you have solutions to problems organizations face, but too often we see ourselves knocking on doors with our hands out rather than creating strategic partnerships. While it’s nice to get a little capital in the pocket, I truly believe it’s time to stop selling ourselves short and think of the long term strategies that will yield long term possibilities. In this episode of the minority inclusion series, I want to focus in on the...
2021-09-0333 minDear BLK CEOMinority Inclusion Series Part 5: Relationship Building Further Up Your Value Chain (Solo Episode)Welcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! There are major corporations and people at the top looking for us, so it’s about time we start inserting ourselves into the conversation. In the last episode we talked about the value chain and how to participate in it. Today we’re taking it a step further and learning how to actually move up that value chain and get closer to the source. No one can, or even should, build a scalable business on their own, and once you star...
2021-08-2724 minDear BLK CEOMinority Inclusion Series Part 4: Minority Participation in Mainstream Value Chains (Solo Episode)Welcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! It’s my view that the single most important thing that needs to happen to close the wealth gap and promote economic growth among minorities is our participation in the economy itself. No change comes about by focusing on the problem, so in this episode we are going to dive in on what it means to be part of the value chain, why it’s important, and how to break through and serve an active role within it. Tune...
2021-08-2025 minDear BLK CEOMinority Inclusion Series Part 3: 8 Principles for Sustaining Growth (Solo Episode)Welcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! No matter how big or small your business is, it’s important to prioritize its health. Today’s solo episode is the third part of our Minority Inclusion series. Last week really honed in on ‘scaling your business,’ and in this episode, we’ll do a deep dive into what it looks like to sustain that growth to stand the test of time. Tune in and grab these 8 principles to sustaining growth in your journey to building a successful...
2021-08-1328 minDear BLK CEOMinority Inclusion Series Part 2 (Solo Episode)Welcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Today’s solo episode is the second part of our Minority Inclusion series. In this particular episode, I will be talking specifically about how to start with the end in mind, focus on scale, and position ourselves to reach new levels in our business. Let’s listen and dig more about minority inclusion. [00:01 – 04:35] Opening Segment I talk about my passion and mission for this podcast show. Creating ownership The book that I am currently reading Minorit...
2021-08-0618 minDear BLK CEOMinority Inclusion Series Part I (Solo Episode)Welcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Today’s episode is titled: Minority Inclusion, and this will also be the start of a new series on the topic of economic Inclusion of minorities, especially for the black community in America. In this episode, I will be talking specifically about the concept of minority inclusion, the current situation of economic inclusion for minorities. In addition to that, I will also discuss the influence of minority inclusion on the health of the American economy and its future....
2021-07-3019 minDear BLK CEOThe Perspective of Starting Again (Solo Episode)Welcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! In today’s solo episode, I will be talking about where I am at in my journey, which I think would be very helpful for anyone planning to exit the corporate world or having a career change—the difference between starting again vs. starting over, and also how to develop your personal core competency. Let’s listen and dig more about the perspective of starting again and personal care competency. [00:01 – 05:29] Opening Segment Before we get in...
2021-07-2315 minDear BLK CEOWhat Business Really Is? (Solo Episode)Welcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! In today’s solo episode, I will be talking about what business really is in the most simple form, something that I wish I understood when I was starting with my businesses—the definition of innovation and marketing. On top of that, I will also be talking about what we can do to overcome the challenges, especially for black business owners. Let’s listen and dig more about what business really is. [00:01 – 03:05] Opening Segment Befor...
2021-07-1612 minDear BLK CEOMitigate The Fear Of Risk with Customer Development (Solo Episode)Welcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! In today’s solo episode, I will be talking about customer development, something that many entrepreneurs rarely talk about but is critical to overcoming the fear of risk especially in vetting out your business ideas. I will also be talking about a book that I recommend in learning about customer development and why that book has changed the game’s name for me. Let’s listen and dig more about how to overcome the fear of risk and what i...
2021-07-0916 minDear BLK CEOMy Exit Strategy Out Of The Corporate World (Solo Episode)Welcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! In today’s solo episode, I will be talking about something different. I will be documenting my own exit strategy out of the corporate world and managing the transition to break out of corporate. I will also discuss the corporate world’s golden handcuffs that make most of us stuck and not pivoting our way out. Let’s listen and dig more about my exit strategy out of the corporate world and some of the biggest obstacles in the tra...
2021-07-0217 minDear BLK CEOBuild Network Outside of Work (Solo Episode)Welcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! In today’s solo episode, I’ve got a short but very sweet and actual one for you; it pertains to how to build your network outside of work. In this podcast, we always keep it real, and we know that a corporate job is just not ‘the one’ relative to creating time freedom and generational wealth, which is exactly what we are trying to create. Let’s listen and dig more about building networks outside of work and make yo...
2021-06-2517 minDear BLK CEOStep Out On Faith With A Glimpse of VisionWelcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! In today’s solo episode, I will be sharing a very timely message that is focused on how we as individuals deal with putting the steps into a divine vision and ideas when we only have a small glimpse or small vision of what that thing is. I'm hoping that today’s message will help you to shift your perspective and empower you to stick with the vision, no matter how small it may feel or how insurmountable it may appe...
2021-06-1813 minDear BLK CEOThe Faith To Build Your Divine VisionWelcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! In today’s solo episode, we will break down what it takes to be a black CEO, owner, or somebody that is doing something on their own to create ownership, time freedom, and the divine vision that we got from our Lord. I will also share my takeaways from the previous episode with Erin Person. Let’s listen and dig more about planting and growing the seed of your divine vision. [00:01 – 04:36] Opening Segment Before we get into the ep...
2021-06-1111 minDear BLK CEOStep Out On Faith With A Glimpse of VisionWelcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! In today’s solo episode, I will be sharing a very timely message that is focused on how we as individuals deal with putting the steps into a divine vision and ideas when we only have a small glimpse or small vision of what that thing is. I'm hoping that today’s message will help you to shift your perspective and empower you to stick with the vision, no matter how small it may feel or how insurmountable it may appe...
2021-06-1113 minDear BLK CEOFeeding The Focus To Get To Your Goal FasterWelcome back to the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! In today’s solo episode, I will mainly share my journey towards exiting the corporate job and the sacrifices I had to make to focus on reaching my goals sooner. In addition to that, I will also discuss what to expect of the upcoming episodes and the weekly release schedule of the Dear Black CEO podcast. Let’s listen and dig more about my journey towards exiting the corporate world and staying focused on reaching your goals. [00:01 – 04:20] Opening Segment ...
2021-06-0421 min
Ajahn SonaVesak - The Buddha's Birthday: Dhamma Talk and Q&A with Ajahn SonaVesak is the celebration of the birth, Enlightenment, and death of the Buddha, celebrated by Buddhists on the full moon of May. On this auspicious day, Ajahn Sona offers a Dhamma reflection and answers questions from around the world.
Opens with a Dhamma Talk; Q&A begins at 23:52.
2021-05-281h 04Dear BLK CEOWhat Success Really Means to You? - Part 2Welcome to the second episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Here we are committed to one thing: helping you redefine yourself by your gift instead of your job title so that you can create YOUR ownership and YOUR time freedom on YOUR terms. Listen in on our conversations with black executives, entrepreneurs, and founders every single week as we deconstruct their best strategies for successfully breaking the handcuffs of corporate jobs and transitioning into running the business of your dreams. Let’s listen as I will discuss what to expect and my...
2021-05-2518 minDear BLK CEOWhat Success Really Means to You?Welcome to the first-ever episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Here we are committed to one thing: helping you redefine yourself by your gift instead of your job title so that you can create YOUR ownership and YOUR time freedom on YOUR terms. Listen in on our conversations with black executives, entrepreneurs, and founders every single week as we deconstruct their best strategies for successfully breaking the handcuffs of corporate jobs and transitioning into running the business of your dreams. Get ready to ditch the pressure of trying to fit into...
2021-05-2122 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 17 - Opening the EyeFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-04-2633 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 16 - All I Ask of YouFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Ajahn Sona. Vocals by Upasikas Bodhipala & Metta.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-04-2410 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 15 - A Year of MettaFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-04-1830 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 14 - Another Word For TrustFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-04-1631 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 13 - The Four QuartersFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-04-1123 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 12 - Knocking From the InsideFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-04-0926 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 11 - The Sun and the MoonFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-04-0421 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 10 - Be Kind to YourselfFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-04-0221 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 9 - Dive InFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-03-2818 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 8 - Due SeasonFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-03-2524 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 7 - Jhana BodiesFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-03-2128 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 6 - Abandoning the WorldFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-03-1827 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 5 - Breathing in the Noble PathFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-03-1427 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 4 - Pleasant AbidingFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-03-1229 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 3 - What BenefitFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-03-0725 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 2 - Binoculars Clear & FocusedFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
2021-03-0527 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: IntroductionFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
Music Credit: Riley Lee
Photo Credit: Adobe Stock
2021-02-2804 min
Ajahn SonaBloom (Audiobook) by Ajahn Sona: Chapter 1 - As A ChildFrom Ajahn Sona's book "Bloom: Buddhist Reflections on Serenity and Love", narrated by Upasika Bodhipala.
Serenity: Chapters 1-8 | Love: Chapters 9-17
Published weekly March-April 2021.
Music Credit: Riley Lee
Photo Credit: Adobe Stock
2021-02-2827 min
Això em sonaAixò em sona - 1x13 - Trilogia del CornettoNi Star Wars, ni Regreso al futuro, a l'Això em sona analitzem una de les millors trilogies del cinema: La trilogia del Cornetto.
2020-12-301h 15
Això em sonaAixò em sona - 1x10 - InsidiousJames Wan torna a l'Això em sona per protagonitzar l'especial que dediquem a la saga Insidious. Analitzem les dues entregues de la saga de terror protagonitzada per Patrick Wilson i Rose Byrne.
2020-12-2757 min
Això em sonaAixò em sona - 1x03 - Insidious vs Expediente WarrenAl tercer programa de l'Això em sona comparem dues de les propostes de terror del director James Wan. Analitzem Expediente Warren i Insidious.
2020-12-161h 04
Això em sonaAixò em sona 1x01 - Superman returns vs Man of SteelPrimer programa de l'Això em sona on parlem de Superman comparant la versió feta l'any 2006 per Bryan Singer amb l'actual dirigida per Zack Snyder.
2020-12-141h 09
Ajahn SonaAjahn Sona 32 Years a Monk - Part 3Ajahn Sona concludes his spiritual autobiography, recounting the establishment and development of "Birken III", (known as 'Sitavana' - Pali for "cool forest") outside of Kamloops, British Columbia. Part 3 of 3.
2020-11-1538 min
Ajahn SonaAjahn Sona 32 Years a Monk - Part 2Ajahn Sona continues his spiritual autobiography, detailing the search and establishment of the intermediate monastery after the shack - "Birken II" - in Princeton, British Columbia. Part 2 of 3.
2020-11-0135 min
Ajahn SonaAjahn Sona 32 Years a Monk - Part 1Ajahn Sona continues where he left off in the talk "20 Years a Monk", recounting experiences as a young monk in Thailand, through the establishment of the original Birken Monastery. Part 1 of 3.
2020-10-2542 min
Ajahn SonaAjahn Sona Teatime QnA - October 14, 2020Ajahn Sona Livestream Dhamma Q&A from Whistler, BC. Streamed on YouTube October 14, 2020.
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Ajahn SonaAjahn Sona 20 Years a MonkA talk given by Ajahn Sona at the Vancouver Public Library in 2008, reflecting on his 20 years as a monk.
2020-10-2448 min
Ajahn SonaJhana - Ajahn Sona QnA on "Breath Meditation, In Depth"Ajahn Sona joins Ajahn Sudanto on his Morning Coffee livestream for a QnA discussion on Jhana talk 6: "Breath Meditation, In Depth". Recorded August 3, 2020.
2020-08-0456 min
Això em sonaAixò em sona - 2x01 - Univers DC i Snyder CutL'Això em sona ens reunim de nou per parlar d'un dels grans temes de l'actualitat cinematogràfica: Zack Snyder i el seu Snyder Cut que veurà la llums el proper 2021 a HBOMax.
Aprofitem per fer un resum de l'univers cinematogràfic creat per DC i Warner i repartir una mica de llenya.
2020-06-221h 07
2020-06-1304 min
The Free Time PodcastImagine Yourself As A VictimListen to my episode today and understand this week’s solo episode, I will be talking about the tragic incident that happened to our African American victims, George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery. In these horrific injustices that are just becoming so commonplace, in order for these to stop, I just want you to close your eyes and take a deep breath and imagine yourself, what if you were the victim? How does it feel like? We are all human beings, we are just happened to be in a shade of black.
Things you will learn in this episode:
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2020-05-3000 minThe Free Time PodcastImprove Your MindsetIn this solo episode, I will be talking about the purpose of my show. I am here to help people like you discover yourself and improve your mindset. There are 3 episodes that I want to feature in this solo episode that you will truly love. My goal is to help you execute your missions and live your true purpose in life.
Let’s jump into this episode and let me tell you first hand how you can improve your mindset.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 08:07] Improve Your Mindset
I talk briefly about self-empowerment, mental health, an...
2020-05-1500 min
Ajahn SonaVirtual Mindfulness Retreat - Closing Teatime with Ajahn SonaClosing Teatime Q&A with Ajahn Sona. Part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat from Birken Forest Monastery and Pacific Hermitage.
2020-05-1158 minThe Free Time PodcastTrust the ProcessIn this week’s solo episode, I will be talking about the concept of trusting the process. We have to realize that to reach our end goal we must go through a series of failures and trials because we will never get everything perfect the first time.
The most important thing is to have faith, don’t give up and trust in the process because eventually, everything will work out.
Things you will learn in this episode:
Opening Segment (1:05)
Karl talks briefly about self-empowerment, mental health, and personal fulfillment
Karl offers 15minutes of Zoom call with him for free. Use this...
2020-04-2500 minSona Uniyalक्या कभी देखा है (Kya Kabhi Dekha Hai) By Sona Uniyalक्या कभी देखा है (Kya Kabhi Dekha Hai) By Sona Uniyal.
2020-03-1404 minSona Uniyalदरिन्दे (Darinde) By Sona Uniyalदरिन्दे (Darinde) By Sona Uniyal हर रोज़ एक नई सुबह के साथ औरत आपने सफर के लिए कुछ करती है। पर जाने किस मोड़ पे वो दरिंदों की हवस का शिकार बन जाये किसी को नही पता। इसी पीड़ा और दर्द को बयान करती है कविता 'दरिंदे'
2020-03-1402 minSona UniyalYaadein Full Episode By Sona UniyalYaadein Full Episode By Sona Uniyal lyrics/voice-over : Sona Uniyal
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Life Uprooted with SonaPain in the ...In this episode Sona shares her friend's pain story and some of her own, to help change the perspective on pain, especially during our transition from our old life to the new life, the life 2.0 we are striving to make.
Pain can introduce an incredible amount of stress and all kinds of emotions. In today's episode we will look together at how we can work with pain rather than fighting against it. Let's meet there, and if you want to share some perspective, feel free to do so at LifeUWS@gmail.com!
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2019-11-0803 minLife Uprooted with SonaOn Being Your Own AdvocateLife can get confusing, complicated, stressful and expensive in a hurry. It does not have to be that way. Becoming your own advocate, setting up the boundaries and knowing what is in your power, will yield less stressful experience and much more enjoyable process, and ultimately a better outcome.
In this episode, Sona discusses her own experiences and gives examples of where to advocate for yourself, and how to go about it, so you can too.
Let's dive in, to get our life 2.0 on the right track, my friends!
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2019-11-0620 minLife Uprooted with SonaHalloween & Other Holidays - Kick-OffWhat is so special about holidays? And what is so stressful about holidays? Why should we care about creating and maintaining traditions, rituals and holidays anyway? They anchor us for once. I wish someone would tell me about this long time ago.
If you have lived your whole life in the same community, this may not make much sense to you, but if you have friend, who have moved, this will shed some light into what they are going through, and how you could help them, or at the least, hold space for them. And if you h...
2019-11-0424 minLife Uprooted with SonaPursuit of Happiness - Multiple Income streams - part 4Feeling brave to start a business from scratch? Here are some thoughts on that. Sona and her brother are both entrepreneurs, with having experience of owning a business they have been building from the seed on.
Listen in to get inspired and get your creative juices flowing...
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2019-10-3014 minLife Uprooted with SonaForced to Rest?Have you ever worked so hard you got sick? Sona certainly knows a thing or two about that. The stress on our body is undeniable. And it can manifest itself into an illness, if left unchecked.
Today, we will change the course of our topic slightly, visiting the importance of rest instead. Do you prefer being forced to rest or would it be beneficial to schedule a regular rest into your life?
Let's explore this idea today, and how it can be beneficial while in the pursuit of building a successful life 2.0.
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2019-10-2502 minLife Uprooted with SonaReal Estate Riches - Multiple Income Streams - Part 2How do you boost your current lifestyle beyond just having a job?
Is the real estate game really for anyone?
What are the benefits and what are the potential drawbacks? How can I minimize the overwhelm and stress that can easily accompany this process as a new income stream for my life 2.0 in the new place?
Sona recently had her first pie-in-the-face real estate experience myself. Let's see, what we can learn from that together!
As always, leave a comment, message or an idea at LifeUWS@gmail.com.
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2019-10-2424 minLife Uprooted with SonaOn Having Energy to Conquer the WorldWe all have had times when a lot of mental, physical and emotional energy was required of us, right? And that is fine, because that is life.
It becomes a problem, though, if there is no end in sight to this way of living. Stress creeps in, joy disappears, and all we are left with is increasing demand on our resources (time, money, energy, etc.).
How do you stop that insanity on the way to creating your successful life, 2.0 version? By managing your energy!
In today's episode, Sona will talk about her latest a...
2019-10-2129 minLife Uprooted with SonaOn Making Money in a Second LanguageMultiple income streams seems to be more and more on everyone's mind. But how do you do that?
In this episode, we will explore the pro's and con's of adding another job, and start to look outside the job arena, into some other options.
Starting with the easiest one, the plasma donation.
Here is a link to explore, if that interests you. https://biolifeplasma.com/us/#/become-donor/eligibility
You got ideas? Share them with me! LifeUWS@gmail.com! I am looking forward to connecting with you!
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2019-10-1717 minLife Uprooted with SonaOn GratitudeWhat happens when life turns into series of non-stop projects and putting out fires? Life gets tiresome very quickly.
Doing life solo is nearly impossible, and having a success in your life 2.0 requires building a support network. This network came to work for Sona tonight, as she is preparing for her try-out presentation and being short on time and resources, friends and colleagues come to rescue.
Cultivating gratitude in all its forms will lower your stress no matter what comes yours way. This free-style segment will reveal more thoughts about that. Thanksgiving coming early to S...
2019-10-1616 minLife Uprooted with SonaLessons Gleaned from Home OwnershipIn this episode Sona shares what home ownership taught her. Through some tough mental and very real physical wrestling with house issues, Sona taps into what matters, and what questions we ought to ask in life in our pursuit of happiness, success and quest for less stress.
It is really not about home ownership, as much as it is about the a-ha moments and lessons applicable to your life dreams, goals and aspirations to make your launch into your life 2.0 a successful one.
As always, leave a feedback or comments to Sona at LifeUWS@gmail.co...
2019-10-1421 minLife Uprooted with SonaHome Ownership in a Second LanguageHome ownership is definitely on many people's bucket lists. It can be very stressful to search and buy the house you want to get. It is equally stressful to care for the house that turns out to be above your experience level.
Here is something to consider before you decide to become a home owner. Ways to reduce stress up-front.
Want to share your story or leave a feedback for me? Email me at LifeUWS@gmail.com
xoxo
Sona
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2019-10-0917 minLife Uprooted with SonaIntuitive Self-care - part 2 (mind and relationships)Facing a burnout?
Struggling with stress and/or feeling unsupported or lonely? Do you play a lot of negative self-talk in your mind?
You have come to the right place. Per your request, I am diving into what I had to do for myself to dig myself out of the proverbial hole. In the previous part we explored the physical aspect of my well-being. This part will be focused on the the mind the the area of our relationships, and I will share some tips with you, how I did it.
Wanna leave a...
2019-10-0725 minLife Uprooted with SonaIntuitive Self-Care Tips = part 1 (body)*Are you nearing a burnout?
*Do you feel off, sick and not sure what is going on with you?
*Have you lost your zest for life? Has the stress crept into your life and now you feel stuck?
When was it last time you took time to take care of you? A while? You are in a good company, my friend! Pop your ear buds in, and let's have a chat about how I dealt with it, and how you can, too, start making incremental changes to your own lifestyle to start getting you...
2019-10-0624 minLife Uprooted with SonaWeather/Small Talk in a Second LanguageStruggle to break the ice? Is small conversation stressing you out?
Try chatting about weather! This micro-episode will touch on why you should, and what's so fun about it.
Wanna leave a comment? Reach me at LifeUWS@gmail.com!
xoxo
Sona
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2019-10-0612 minLife Uprooted with SonaGetting a Job in a Second Language - Part 2: Playing OffenseIs searching for a job stressful? You bet! How stressful is that in another culture/language/community/country? Multiply it by 10!
This episode will not only help to diminish your stress in this area, by shifting your mindset. I am going to share some of my own experiences and the brilliant take-aways that opened up the world of new possibilities. And the same is quite available to you, as well!
As always, leave a comment, a story of your own via this voice link: https://anchor.fm/sona-lesmeister/message or via email: LifeUWS@gmail.com.
2019-10-0521 minLife Uprooted with SonaGetting a Job in a Second Language - Part 1Stressed out about the mere idea of getting a job in another language? Having no clue or where to start? Will I be good enough? Will I understand them, and will they understand me? All these questions and many more tend to swirl in our mind.
My recount of the way I went about it - first on a defense (in this part 1 episode), and later how I played offense (part 2 - next episode) will give you a bit of an insight of how it can be done, and how you do not need to repeat all t...
2019-10-0418 minLife Uprooted with SonaHobbies in a Second LanguageDo you have a hobby or are you too busy to have one?
Do you tend to just work, work and work in life and saving that fun stuff for later?
How would you life experience change/improve, if you made room for a hobby? How would your transition improve with a hobby added in it?
Tune in to listen to my latest episode. Send a feedback to LifeUWS@gmail.com or drop a voicemail to the link below:
https://anchor.fm/sona-lesmeister/message
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2019-10-0220 minLife Uprooted with SonaYour Brain. In Any Language.What are the rules the brain plays by? What is the brain's language? Are we sabotaging ourselves, if we don't learn about the way our brain works? Absolutely! To have a different outcome next time you face a potential flare-up, learn these tidbits straight from the Stress Mastery Course I am certified in (powered by dr. Heidi Hanna).
If you want to decrease the amount of stress in your life, come take a listen to this podcast episode.
Drop a comment via voice message or email: https://anchor.fm/sona-lesmeister/message or LifeUWS@gmail.com...
2019-10-0121 minLife Uprooted with SonaBrokenhearted in a Second LanguageHave you ever had your heart broken?
Have you ever felt the deep gut-wrenching pain and couldn't breathe?
And maybe you have even experienced that in another language. If so, this episode is for you, or someone who is going through this right now.
We will talk about some amazing facts worth sharing about a human heart, that may have never heard before. Tune in to find out more, and then share, share, share!
And when you are done sharing, leave me a comment. https://anchor.fm/sona-lesmeister/mess...
2019-09-2822 min