Shows
The Spirit of SuccessWriting, Theatre, & Education with Tom LysaghtHi! On the 6th and final episode of season 3 of The Spirit of Success, Tom Lysaght, the talented and beloved playwright, author, storyteller, and professor. Tom and I discuss what got him into playwriting, theatre, writing, and education, his book "Persian Passion: Of Gods and Gargoyles" and the research process, his off broadway play "Nobody Don't Like Yogi" and the story of Yogi Berra, what is the meaning of creativity and how he combines creativity and spirituality, some of the biggest challenges facing youth, what success means to him and the different elements that make up success, "El Teatro...2021-08-281h 10
The Spirit of SuccessSinging, Songwriting, & Music with Andy GrammerHi! On the 5th episode of season 3 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Andy Grammer, world-renowned, multi-platinum, and beloved singer and songwriter, and I talk about careers in music, specifically about singing and songwriting. Mr.Grammer and I discuss what got him into the singing and songwriting, how his beliefs and values inspire him and his music, the role of music in society, the role of music in his family, how he creates a fan base and engages with them in uplifting and meaningful ways and how YOU can do so too, what has been inspiring the music...2021-08-1140 min
The Spirit of SuccessPainting, Writing, & Photography with Alice WilliamsHi! On the 4th episode of season 3 of The Spirit of Success, Ms.Alice Williams, multi-talented, well-known, and beloved painter, writer, and photographer, and I talk about careers in painting, writing, and photography; including how she got her start in these crafts, some of the challenges she faced along the way, how she incorporates her spirituality, values, and virtues into her work all around, her work with helping to create curriculum on life skills and suicide and addiction prevention for young Native Americans on Pine Ridge Reservation with Oceti Wakan and Cindy Catches, the role of art and media...2021-08-041h 02
The Spirit of SuccessSinging, Music, & Professional Organization with Elika MahonyHi! On the third episode of season 3 of The Spirit of Success, Mrs.Elika Mahony, multi-talented, well-known, and beloved singer, musician, composer, artist, and professional organizer, and I talk about careers in music and professional organization; including how she got her start in music and professional organization, the similarities and differences between creating instrumental pieces, religiously inspired music from the writings of the Baha'i faith, and pop songs, the steps to creating and releasing/launching an album, how to create meaningful and uplifting engagement with one's fans and audience as an artist, how to engage fans and listeners, what success...2021-06-2957 min
The Spirit of SuccessLaw with Layli Miller-MuroHi! On the second episode of season 3 of The Spirit of Success, Mrs.Layli Miller-Muro, acclaimed, well-known, and beloved lawyer, advocate, and founder and former CEO (current senior advisor to the CEO) of the Tahirih Justice Center, and I talk about careers in law; including how she got her start, are justice and law the same, the asylum case “Matter of Kassinga” and her involvement, why information is not centralized for refugees and immigrants to easily access and steps to fixing this, what success means to her, how to make positive policies that work for the world and not the...2021-06-2232 min
The Spirit of SuccessThe Arts with Roman OronaHi! On the first episode of season 3 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Roman Orona, world-renowned, multi-talented, and beloved musician, artist, and craftsman, and I talk about careers in the arts, as well as his experience working in civil engineering. In this first episode, Roman and I discuss what got him into the arts, what got him into biology and civil engineering, his work and experience as a civil engineer, the role of music in society, how his beliefs and values inspire him and his music, the importance of learning about people in schools and education, the role of...2021-05-311h 03
The Spirit of SuccessComposition & Music with Jack Lenz (Pt.3)Hi! On the eighth (part 3 - final part) and final episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Jack Lenz, world-renowned, prolific, and beloved musician, composer, and producer, and I talk about careers in music and composition. In this 3rd and final part, we discuss Mr.Lenz's experiences and inspirations for working with children and children’s rights, the meaning of service to Mr.Lenz, the role of youth and service in society, you get to listen to and watch some of his songs and projects, his upcoming and released projects, and advice he has for those looking to...2021-05-2843 min
The Spirit of SuccessComposition & Music with Jack Lenz (Pt.2)Hi! On the eighth (part 2) and final episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Jack Lenz, world-renowned, prolific, and beloved musician, composer, and producer, and I talk about careers in music and composition. In this part 2, we discuss Mr.Lenz's experience working on and composing for Mel Gibson's movie "Passion of Christ", what success means to him, advice for youth, what considerations are over and undervalued pursuing a career in music, the challenges of a career in music, and an extremely touching, important, and moving conversation about the true power of music in our world, and advice...2021-05-0630 min
The Spirit of SuccessComposition & Music with Jack Lenz (Pt.1)Hi! On the eighth (part 1) and final episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Jack Lenz, world-renowned, prolific, and beloved musician, composer, and producer, and I talk about careers in music and composition. In this part 1, we discuss how he got his start, how his values have and do inspire him and his music creation and what he tries to promote through his music, the role of music in society, his experiences working with Seals and Crofts and Loggins and Messina, and advice he has for those looking to follow a similar career path! I hope you...2021-05-0323 min
The Spirit of SuccessEntrepreneurship, Business, & Film with Steve SarowitzHi! On the seventh episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Steve Sarowtiz, world-renowned and beloved entrepreneur, businessman, executive producer, and philanthropist, and I talk about careers in entrepreneurship, business, and film; including how he got started in each career, what success means to him, the role of youth in society, The Akko Center for Arts and Technology, factors that are undervalued and overvalued when considering careers in these areas, and the advice he has for those looking to follow a similar career path! Thanks for listening and don't forget to keep challenging yourself to make your...2021-04-1228 min
The Spirit of SuccessArchitectural Engineering & Music with Van GilmerHi! On the sixth episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Van Gilmer, renowned and beloved singer, choir director, and architectural engineer, and I talk about careers in architectural engineering and music; including how he got started in each career, what success means to him, the role of youth in society, his time as Equal Employment Opportunity director in the Navy Department, what it’s like changing careers, what it's like changing careers, what the role of music is in society, how he became the choir director of the Baha'i House of Worship of North America, the ro...2021-03-2939 min
The Spirit of SuccessActing & Entertainment with Rainn WilsonHi! On the fifth episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Rainn Wilson, renowned and beloved actor, writer, and entertainer, and I talk about careers in acting and entertainment; including how he got started, what success means to him, the role of youth in society, what inspired him to act out Dwight Schrute the way he did and what makes his portrayal of him unique, SoulPancake and Lide Haiti, the impact of today's entertainment on society, and the advice he has for those looking to follow a similar career path! I hope you enjoy and let me...2021-03-1538 min
The Spirit of SuccessInternational Law, Global Governance, & Peace Advocacy with Sovaida Ma'ani EwingHi! On the fourth episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mrs.Sovaida Ma'ani Ewing, accomplished, well-known, and beloved international lawyer, author, independent scholar, and founding director of the Center for Peace and Global Governance, and I talk about careers in law, global governance, and peace advocacy; including how she got started, what success means to her, the role of youth in society, her experience and the challenges she encountered while developing her own approach to international law, the steps we can take to make positive change in our world, how to start developing policy that puts the...2021-03-0850 min
The Spirit of SuccessMeteorology with Vytas ReidHi! On the third episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Vytas Reid, highly respected, accomplished, and acclaimed chief meteorologist, and I talk about careers in meteorology (specifically broadcasting meteorology); including how he got started, what success means to him, his advice for youth, his experience teaching about weather, what the impact of how our news is broadcasted today is, and the advice he has for those looking to follow a similar career path! I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think by sharing your thoughts in the comments down below! Thanks for listening...2021-03-0325 min
The Spirit of SuccessMedicine (Psychiatry) & Psychology with Dr.John WoodallHi! On the second episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Dr.John Woodall, highly respected, trusted, and admired psychiatrist, and I talk about careers in medicine, specifically psychiatry, and psychology; including how he got started, what success means to him, his advice for youth, what resilience means and how one can develop resilience, mental health tips and techniques for both youth and adults to apply today, the psychological benefits of being service-minded, and the advice he has for those looking to follow a similar career path! I hope you enjoy and let me know what you...2021-02-231h 02
The Spirit of SuccessMusic Production, Songwriting, & Singing with KC PorterHi! On the first episode of season 2 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.KC Porter, world-renowned and multi-award and grammy-winning music producer, songwriter, singer, arranger, composer, and sound engineer, and I talk about careers in the music industry, specifically music production, songwriting, and singing; including how he got his start, what success means to him the impact and responsibility of music, a look into what goes on behind the scenes of the Grammys, the advice he has for those looking to pursue a similar career, the role of youth in society and more! I hope you enjoy and let...2021-02-1644 min
The Spirit of SuccessFolk Arts, Education, & Service with Kevin LockeHi! On the sixth episode and final episode of season 1 of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Kevin Locke, world-renowned and proclaimed Mr.Kevin Locke, a world-renowned hoop dancer, indigenous Northern Plains flutist, recording artist, traditional storyteller, educator, and Lakota Cultural Ambassador, and I talk about careers in the folk arts, service, and education; including how he got his start, what success means to him, the advice he has for those looking to pursue a similar career, the role of youth in society and more! I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think by sharing your thoughts...2021-02-0745 min
The Spirit of SuccessSinging & The Arts with Ahdieh BadieeHi! On the fifth episode (season 1) of The Spirit of Success, Mrs.Ahdieh Badiee, world-renowned, beloved, and prolific Iranian singer who has recorded over 1000 songs and has sung in numerous popular and acclaimed Iranian films such as "Soltan e Ghalbha" and "Gang e Gharoon", and I talk about careers singing and entertainment; including how she got her start in the music industry and entertainment, what success means to her, the advice she has for those looking to pursue a career in journalism, radio, production, or service, and more! I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think...2021-02-0637 min
The Spirit of SuccessEntrepreneurship & Business with Shahin SobhaniHi! On the fourth episode (season 1) of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Shahin Sobhani, founder of the digital learning company Swiss VBS and accomplished entrepreneur and businessman, and I talk about careers in entrepreneurship and business, including how he got his start, what success means to him, the advice he has for those looking to pursue a similar career, the role of youth in society, and more! I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think by sharing your thoughts in the comments of the podcast's various platforms (listed below)! Thanks for listening and don't forget to...2021-02-0628 min
The Spirit of SuccessRadio, Journalism, & Service with Khotan Shahbazi-HarmonHi! On the third episode (season 1) of The Spirit of Success, Mrs.Khotan Shahbazi-Harmon, accomplished and multi-award winning radio host and producer, journalist, service-minded and active individual, and the founder and CEO of the social innovation and transformational leadership advising company Conscious Leadership Alliance, and I talk about careers in radio, journalism, and service; including how she got her start in service, journalism, and radio, what success means to her, the advice she has for those looking to pursue a career in journalism, radio, production, or service, the role of youth in society, and more! I hope you enjoy...2021-02-0636 min
The Spirit of SuccessMusic & Education with Red GrammerHi! On the second episode (season 1) of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Grammer, accomplished and multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, children/family performer, and recording artist, and I talk about careers in music and education; including how he started in music, how he became a singer, what success means to him, the advice he has for those looking to pursue a career in music and/or education, what service means to him, the role of youth in society, and more! I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think by sharing your thoughts in the comments of the podcast's...2021-02-0639 min
The Spirit of SuccessThe Arts with Masud OlufaniHi! On the first episode (season 1) of The Spirit of Success, Mr.Olufani, an accomplished and award-winning multi-disciplinary artist, writer, and actor, and I talk about careers in the arts; including how he started in the arts, how he became an artist, what success means to him, the advice he has for those looking to pursue a career in the arts, what service means to him, the role of youth in society, and more! I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think by sharing your thoughts in the comments of the podcast's various platforms (listed below...2021-02-0631 min