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Webdelics PodcastMastering Set and Setting: Why Music Matters in Every Psychedelic ExperienceWelcome back to Webdelics! In this episode, host Scott Mason welcomes special guest John Robertson for an eye-opening conversation about the unsung hero of the psychedelic experience: music. Whether you’re a seasoned psychonaut or contemplating your first journey, this episode goes deep on why music is far more than just background sound—it’s a powerful tool that can shape, guide, and even transform the psychedelic experience.
John Robertson draws on personal stories and research-backed wisdom to reveal how the right playlist isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s integral for harm reduction, safety, and unlocking the full potential for healing...
2026-02-061h 05
Webdelics PodcastHow Psychedelics Help You Trust Your Inner Creative VoiceWelcome to this episode of the Webdelics podcast, where we dive into the power of plant medicines and their impact on creativity, with special guest Jessica Depatie. Host Scott Mason kicks off the conversation by asking if psychedelics can help boost your creative mind—a question often posed in circles of artists, innovators, and even Silicon Valley techies.
Together, Scott Mason and Jessica Depatie peel back the layers of what creativity really means—far beyond just art, music, or writing. They discuss how psychedelics like cannabis, psilocybin, and even ayahuasca can temporarily quiet our inner critic, dissolve the self-judgment that bloc...
2026-01-211h 23
Webdelics PodcastUnderstanding Psychedelics: Science, Stigma, and the Power of Personal HomecomingWelcome back to Webdelics!
In this episode, Scott Mason sits down with Katie Pickard, Executive Director at Unlimited Sciences, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about healing, transformation, and the unexpected ways psychedelics can reshape a life.
Katie shares how a completely unplanned encounter with psilocybin mushrooms inside her historic Colorado cabin sparked an emotional connection with her environment—and opened the door to profound self-discovery. From late-blooming psychedelic exploration to supporting trauma survivors and people navigating major life transitions, her story is raw, insightful, and inspiring.
Together, Scott and Katie dive into:
✨ Psilocybin and ayahuasca research
✨ The importance of int...
2025-11-251h 09
Webdelics PodcastHealing, Connection, and Grief: The Transformative Power of Psilocybin in Maggie Kirkwood’s LifeWelcome back to Webdelics! In today’s episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of psilocybin with our special guest, Maggie Kirkwood. Joined by host Scott Mason, Maggie shares her very personal journey with plant medicine, exploring how psychedelics—specifically magic mushrooms—helped her not only overcome alcohol dependence but also navigate profound grief and loss.
From microdosing her way out of daily drinking to experiencing mystical connections with loved ones during guided journeys, Maggie opens up about her struggles, healing, and the invaluable lessons learned through both trauma and triumph. Together, Scott and Maggie discuss the stigma around mental...
2025-11-0455 min
Webdelics PodcastUnlocking Power and Genius with Ayahuasca: Insights from Ti0 Rohan on WebdelicsWelcome to another thought-provoking episode of Webdelics!
Today, host Scott Mason sits down with special guest Ti0 Rohan to dive deep into the transformative world of psychedelics, with a special focus on ayahuasca. Together, they unravel how these sacred medicines can spark profound creativity, insight, and authentic personal power — but only if we’re ready to do the hard work that follows.
Ti0 shares his own inspirational journey: from a top software developer at Amazon to a life-changing retreat in the Brazilian jungle, guided by ayahuasca. He reflects on how these experiences offer not just fleeting revelations, but the potential for...
2025-10-291h 11
Webdelics PodcastConversion Therapy, Queer Trauma, and the Psychedelic RenaissanceOn this episode of Webdelics, host Scott Mason sits down with renowned psychologist and psychedelic researcher Alex Belser for an honest, eye-opening conversation about the complex relationship between psychedelics and the LGBTQ community. Alex dives into the often-overlooked—and sometimes troubling—history of psychedelic-assisted conversion therapy, revealing how these powerful substances have been used both to oppress and to heal. Together, Scott and Alex explore the risks when psychedelics are administered with harmful intent, and unpack how set, setting, and a clinician’s philosophy can profoundly shape outcomes for queer and trans people.
Alex shares stories from his own journey, highli...
2025-10-2251 min
Webdelics PodcastPsilocybin and Motherhood: Breaking Stigma, Nurturing Connection, and Healing Generational TraumaWelcome back to Webdelics! In today’s episode, host Scott Mason sits down for an enlightening and heartfelt conversation with journalist and author Jennifer Chesak. Together, they dive deep into the increasingly relevant topic of moms and psychedelics—exploring everything from the science behind psilocybin and microdosing, to the societal stigma and practical realities facing mothers who are seeking alternative tools for self-care and healing. Jennifer unpacks the challenges that women, especially mothers, face in our fast-paced world—balancing careers, household responsibilities, perimenopause, aging parents, and even the weight of generational trauma. She sheds light on how psychedelics, when approached safely...
2025-10-011h 07
Webdelics PodcastBuilding Your Foundation for Psychedelic Self-Exploration with Ashley BoothWelcome back to Webdelics! In this episode, Scott Mason sits down with Ashley Booth—psychotherapist, psychedelic integration specialist, and recent Webdelics Top 100 honoree—for a deep dive into one of the most vital, yet often overlooked, topics in psychedelic exploration: developing a strong foundation for self-exploration.
Ashley shares her personal journey from marine scientist to psychedelic therapist, weaving in transformative experiences at Burning Man and with 5-MeO-DMT, and reflects on the importance of frameworks—like Kundalini yoga and Internal Family Systems therapy—for navigating the sometimes turbulent waters of psychedelic discovery. Together, Scott and Ashley unpack the crucial concept that heighten...
2025-09-2355 min
Webdelics PodcastModern Psychedelic Journeys: Integration, Individualism, and Ancient Wisdom with Gibran RiveraOn this thought-provoking episode of Webdelics, host Scott Mason welcomes the insightful Gibran Rivera for a rich exploration of the often-overlooked context and community surrounding psychedelic experiences. Together, they delve into the ancestral roots of sacred plant medicines, examining how our hyper-individualistic culture has stripped these practices of their collective, spiritual, and ritual dimensions. Gibran challenges the assumption that psychedelic healing is a solo journey, urging listeners to rethink integration, the power of group ceremonies, and our disconnection from the mythic, animistic worldview of our ancestors.
Scott opens up about his own transformative experiences, while Gibran explains the dangers of “In...
2025-09-181h 16
Webdelics PodcastWhy Decriminalizing Nature Matters: Psychedelics, Archetypes, and Shifting Public MindsetsWelcome back to another episode of Webdelics! This time, host Scott Mason sits down with Larry Norris, a passionate advocate for psychedelic decriminalization and co-founder of Decriminalize Nature. Together, they dive deep into the fascinating world of archetypes—those powerful, recurring patterns that shape both our personal psychedelic journeys and the broader debates over plant medicine in society.
Larry shares insight from years of academic research, integration work, and advocacy, unpacking how archetypes like the prohibitionist, the gatekeeper, and the "savior complex" repeatedly show up in policy discussions and personal attitudes around psychedelics. Scott and Larry explore why these default pa...
2025-08-261h 02
Webdelics PodcastHow Yoga Practices Amplify the Benefits of Psychedelic Therapy?Welcome to Webdelics, where we’re on a mission to unravel the truth behind plant medicine and psychedelics, separating fact from fiction, and challenging the mainstream narrative. In today’s episode, host Scott Mason sits down with Henry Kandel—a physics and cognitive science teacher, certified yoga instructor, and the author of the forthcoming book “Yoga of the Ketamine State.” Together, they dive deep into the fascinating intersection of yoga and psychedelics, exploring how ancient yogic practices can harmonize our mind and body, not just as an exercise routine but as a powerful technology for self-awareness and healing.
Henry shares his person...
2025-08-0541 min
Webdelics PodcastProfessional Freedom and Plant Medicines: Lessons from Mike Mumola’s PathWelcome to another enlightening episode of the Webdelics podcast! Today’s conversation dives deep into the pursuit of “professional freedom”—how psychedelics, plant medicines, and spiritual self-discovery can help bring more meaning and fulfillment to our professional lives.
Host Scott Mason sits down with Mike Mumola, attorney, entrepreneur, angel investor, and Chief Strategy Officer here at Webdelics. Mike opens up about his impressive (and, as Scott jokes, intimidating!) background and the deeply personal journey that led him from the world of law and high-powered careers to a path of spiritual exploration, mindfulness, and plant medicine advocacy.
Mike shares how hitting the summ...
2025-07-3039 min
Webdelics PodcastBreaking Down Elitism and Finding Healing with Psilocybin: Neil Markey’s JourneyWelcome to Webdelics, the podcast where we challenge myths and uncover the truth about plant medicine. In this episode, host Scott Mason sits down with Neil Markey—an Army Ranger turned corporate leader, entrepreneur, and plant medicine retreat facilitator—for a deeply personal conversation about elitism, burnout, and finding meaning beyond material success.
Neil shares his journey from humble beginnings to the upper echelons of academia and business, reflecting on the cultural pressures and emotional toll of chasing society’s definition of success. Together, Scott and Neil explore how environments of high achievement can create separation and unhappiness—not just for thos...
2025-07-0948 min
Webdelics PodcastPreparing for Your First Inner Journey: Setting Intentions, Overcoming Fear, and Finding SafetyWelcome to another mind-expanding episode of Webdelics! Today, host Scott Mason sits down with the vibrant Uzo—producer, educator, DJ, and festival creator—to explore the all-important topic of preparing for your first consciousness-expanding experience.
If you’ve been curious about the mysterious realm of sacred plant work but have felt a bit of fear or uncertainty holding you back, this conversation is for you.
Scott opens up about his own past—growing up with trauma, overcoming years of anxiety and PTSD, and his evolving feelings about alternative healing practices as tools for growth and transformation. In an honest and vulnerab...
2025-07-0158 min
Webdelics PodcastExploring the Mystical and Therapeutic Dimensions of DMT with Pascal MichaelWelcome to Webdelics, the podcast dedicated to unraveling the truth behind plant medicines and psychedelics, busting myths, and shifting perspectives. In this fascinating episode, host Scott Mason sits down with Dr. Pascal Michael, a neuroscientist, psychologist, and lecturer at the University of Greenwich, to explore the depths of DMT—the so-called “spirit molecule.”
Together, they dive into the basics of what DMT is and how it’s used, the unique and sometimes otherworldly experiences it can provoke—including encounters with entities and profound mystical states—and what current research is revealing about its potential benefits, especially in the realm of mental healt...
2025-06-241h 33
Webdelics PodcastFrom NHL Trauma to Psilocybin Healing: Kevin Colley’s Journey of Hope and TransformationWelcome to another powerful episode of the Webdelics podcast, where we dive deep into the world of psychedelics and plant medicine to uncover truth, break down myths, and reshape the conversation. Today, host Scott Mason sits down with Kevin Colley, a former NHL hockey player whose life was forever changed after a career-ending neck injury and traumatic brain injury. Kevin takes us on a riveting, emotional journey—from the immediate aftermath of his injury and the shocking lack of medical support, through years of pain, depression, and dependence on pharmaceuticals, to finding unexpected hope and healing through psilocybin-assisted therapy.
Together, Sc...
2025-06-1750 min
Webdelics PodcastFrom Addiction to Healing: Aaron Masni’s Ketamine Journey and the Power of IntegrationWelcome to Webdelics, the podcast where we dive deep into the truths and myths around psychedelics and plant medicine. In today’s episode, host Scott Mason sits down with Aaron Mastny—a trauma worker, coach, and someone with an intimate, lived experience with addiction and psychedelics. Aaron shares his remarkable journey: from his early days of heroin and ketamine abuse, battling shame and trauma, to his powerful transformation into a guide for others seeking healing.
Together, Scott and Aaron tackle some of the most complex questions around ketamine—moving beyond its reputation as a party drug to explore its potential as a t...
2025-06-041h 02
Webdelics PodcastExploring Psychedelics: Rick Barnett's Insights on Safe and Meaningful ExperiencesWelcome to another episode of Webdelics! In today’s journey, we’re diving deep into the transformative potential of psychedelics with Scott Mason as our host. We're excited to have Dr.Rick Barnett, a distinguished clinical psychologist, who has spent over 25 years exploring the intersection of psychedelics, personal growth, and mental health. This episode unpacks his fascinating journey from struggling with alcohol and encountering psychedelics as a youth, to his commitment to understanding their potential for healing and changing narratives around plant medicine.
Rick provides invaluable insights into how one might embark on a psychedelic experience, exploring options like clinical sett...
2025-04-1751 min
Webdelics PodcastInner Journeys with Dr. Darren Jakubec: From Emergency Room to PsychedelicsWelcome to another exciting episode of the Webdelics podcast! Today, host Scott Mason dives deep into an enlightening conversation with Dr. Darren Jakubec, a seasoned medical doctor with a wealth of experience in anesthesia, emergency medicine, and rural healthcare. In this episode, Dr. Jakubec opens up about his multifaceted career and his unique perspective on health, both mental and physical. He candidly shares his journey of integrating psychedelics and dream work into his practice, revealing how these tools can offer profound insights into our inner worlds. Dr. Jakubec and Scott explore the potent potential of psychedelics as a tool for...
2025-04-0246 min
Webdelics PodcastTransforming Trauma into Superpowers: The Healing Journey of Psilocybin and AyahuascaWelcome to Webdelics! In this episode, host Scott Mason sits down with Matt Simpson, an empowerment coach and microdose mentor, to explore the powerful theme of turning trauma into your superpower using psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms.
Matt shares his profound personal experiences with psychedelic medicines, meditation, and mindfulness, revealing how they have not only catalyzed his healing journey but also reshaped his life. Through an engaging dialogue, Matt and Scott examine the intersection of trauma, healing, and intention, offering insights into how these practices can lead to deep personal transformation and even societal healing.
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2025-03-2646 min
Webdelics PodcastThe Power of Vulnerability | Plant Medicine & Entrepreneurship with Gretchen JonesWhat is the connection between creative entrepreneurship and personal transformation—and how can plant medicine inspire resilience and flow state in our pursuits?
Join host Scott Mason and guest Gretchen Jones on Webdelics as they dive into Gretchen's fascinating journey from Project Runway fame to becoming a mentor for creative entrepreneurs. Listen as Gretchen shares her profound insights on flow state, resilience, and the power of letting go. Whether you're curious about plant medicine or looking for inspiration to navigate the challenging world of creative industries, this episode is a must-watch!
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2025-01-071h 04
Webdelics PodcastPhysical Health, Mental Health, & Psychedelics: 3 Pillars of WellnessWhen you look at chronic illness, obesity or overweight and mental illness, almost the entire population of the United States is unwell in some way, and the systems currently in place are not equipped to handle it. In this episode of the Webdelics Podcast, host Scott Mason and guest Dr. Jonathan Fields look at the relationship between physical health, mental health, and the role of psychedelics and plant medicine in healing. They explore the nuances of balancing traditional Eastern medicine with modern approaches, addressing the myths, and shedding light on how these practices, along with a healthy diet and...
2024-01-0953 min
Webdelics PodcastPsychedelics: Bridging Business and the Sacred“Business, life, it's all one thing. We're humans here having a human experience.” - Stephanie TragerOn this episode of the Webdelics Podcast, host Scott Mason sits down with Stephanie Traeger to unravel the tapestry of plant medicines and psychedelics within the realms of business and the sacred. Two former attorneys, Scott and Stephanie explore the paths that led them away from the legal profession and towards a different understanding of life, and discuss how similar changes are happening on a global scale. Stephanie shares her insights into the non-linear nature of plant medicine and the importance of in...
2024-01-021h 06
Webdelics PodcastAligning the Brain and HeartContent note. This episodes contains a mention of an attempted death by suicide. If you would rather not hear or see that, please skip from 15:15 to 15:45.“When we're stuck in our heads, we don't make advancements. We're not happy. We can't move forward. We're basically fighting all of society when we try to go the opposite direction and say, what's up with my heart?” - Steven KuhnThis week on the Webdelics Podcast, host Scott Mason sits down with the Steven Kuhn, a decorated combat veteran with a fascinating outlook on psychedelics, to dismantle the myth...
2023-12-2643 min
Webdelics PodcastHow Psychedelics Can Create Great Leadership with Diego Ugalde“Leadership means inspiring and motivating others around you … to get them to do things that they ultimately want to do...” - Diego Ugalde “Are you telling me that in order to be a great leader you need to have done psychedelics?” host Scott Mason asks Diego Ugalde, former Navy SEAL now CEO of the Trident Approach and psychedelic integration coach. In this episode of Webdelics, they explore the counterintuitive connection between psychedelics and leadership. Diego shares how plant medicine aligns individuals with truth and transforms leadership in unexpected ways. They challenge taboos, question the essence of leadership...
2023-12-1954 min
Webdelics PodcastBringing Out Your Inner Child Through Psychedelics with Randall Hansen“...there's so much joy, innocence, creativity, freedom that's there that needs to be unlocked and psychedelics will help you unlock it.” - Randall Hansen In this Webdelics Podcast episode, host Scott Mason and guest Randall Hansen discuss a common issue among leaders today – how unresolved childhood trauma can push them to succeed but also leave them feeling empty. They talk about the intense pressures leaders face and how the constant pursuit of success can make them lose touch with joy and purpose. Many leaders may seem confident on the outside but feel frustrated and exhausted inside. Scott a...
2023-12-1253 min
Webdelics PodcastLeaving Your Toxicity Behind: Psychedelics & Becoming a Better Boss“Go explore and find your way back to your own heart, because you can do it.” - Dom FarnanDom Farnan joins Scott Mason on this episode of Webdelics to discuss her journey from self-described “toxic boss” to compassionate, conscious leader. Through the use of plant medicines like psilocybin and ayahuasca coupled with intensive personal development work, Dom found the keys to unlocking her reactive patterns and hardcore outer shell, and transformed how she leads others and how she relates to herself. Now the CEO of a successful recruiting firm and passionate advocate for conscious business practices, Dom open...
2023-12-0543 min
Webdelics PodcastPsychedelics and the Trauma of Adolescence with Katie WalkerContent note: This episode contains discussion of death by suicide. If this is something you would rather not be exposed to, please skip between 36:00 and 44:15.“If we can see the root cause, we can actually solve the situation.” - Katie WalkerThis episode of the Webdelics Podcast delves into the raw, unfiltered reality of adolescent mental health and the controversial role psychedelics can play in its treatment. Host Scott Mason is joined by Katie Walker to challenge the conventional narrative surrounding mental health in adolescence, examining the frequent misdiagnosis in the psychiatric field, the overreliance on m...
2023-11-2153 min
Webdelics PodcastPsychedelics Saved Me!“Don't let anything or anyone keep you from fulfilling the mission that you came here to fulfill. There's a way to do that and it might be through using the power of plant medicine to get you there.” - Declan OcegueraControversial opinion: psychedelics can unlock new dimensions of self-discovery and help you embark on a transformative journey like no other. In this Webdelics episode, guests Declan Oceguera, Joe Apfelbaum, David Morin, and Katherine Bell, along with host Scott Mason, delve into the truth about psychedelics and plant medicine, challenging myths and reshaping the narrative. They share thei...
2023-11-141h 01
Webdelics PodcastScott Mason: My Eyes Are OpenedThis week, Scott is taking a step back to examine all that we’ve learned in the last eight episodes with our guests and focus group, including the scientific side of psychedelics, the positive effects we’re seeing, myths and misunderstandings about plant medicine, how psychedelics can influence different people’s lives, and more!As we continue to speak to new guests in the coming weeks, we’re going to be unpacking a range of really interesting and dynamic topics through the lens of the growing psychedelic community/industry. You don’t want to miss out on thes...
2023-03-1422 min
Hero In ProgressScott Mason - Slaying Your Toxic MythsToday on the podcast my guest is entrepreneurial coach Scott Mason. Scott is a powerful motivational speaker as well as the host of the Purpose Highway Podcast. Scott's passion is guiding entrepreneurs towards personal freedom by removing toxic myths and using the lessons of Greek mythology. He helps you ignite your inner charisma by uncovering your Greek God/Goddess avatar.In this episode we talk about the connection between the ancient Greek myths and modern life today.Contact Scott Mason : Website | Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/s.sc...
2023-01-051h 03
Webdelics PodcastAnswering the Questions that Matter: Everyday People and PsychedelicsCan knowledge about psychedelics and plant medicine benefit anyone and everyone? On today’s episode, Scott brings together five guests from different backgrounds and professions to unpack that very question! As Scott and his guests discuss their varying degrees of knowledge about the subject, they touch on their initial reactions when Scott first approached them, misunderstandings about plant medicine, and how exploring the topic of psychedelics may influence their own lives and professions. No matter where you are in your life or career or how much you know about psychedelics, this episode will open up your...
2023-01-0348 min
Webdelics PodcastScott Mason: A Future of PossibilitiesOver the past few years, plant medicine and psychedelics have started to take the world by storm. The possibilities of psychedelics seem endless – they promise to help people become more creative, reconnect with their spirituality, become more empathetic, and even treat serious conditions like depression, PTSD and more. But what is the truth behind psychedelics? Are there good reasons plant medicine has been outlawed for decades? Why are more pharmacologists and doctors than ever before flocking to psychedelics to help their patients? What are psychedelics, how can they change the world, and more importantly – how can they poten...
2023-01-0318 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 44 - DREAM ON! A Journey To Understanding Your Dreams With Katherine Bell (Part 2)It’s round 2 of this season finale of Purpose Highway, let us journey together into our dreams and bask in its meaning with our finale guest, Katherine Bell! Scott Mason welcomes Katherine in this 2-part season finale special to discuss what is a dream, its symbolism, and many more!HIGHLIGHTSKatherine's views on alienationDreams help to feel to belongThe experiential part of the dreamDreams, anxiety, and terrorKatherine's tipsQUOTESKatherine: “We're not ever taught to trust ourselves. And the dreams kind of erodes away at that. And so that's why even the unpleasant drea...
2022-05-1352 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 43 - DREAM ON! A Journey To Understanding Your Dreams With Katherine Bell (Part 1)In this season finale of Purpose Highway, let us journey together into our dreams and bask in its meaning with our finale guest, Katherine Bell! Scott Mason welcomes Katherine in this 2-part season finale special to discuss what is a dream, its symbolism, and many more!HIGHLIGHTSKatherine symbolized by PersephoneDream Basking instead of Dream InterpretationWhat is a dreamThe spiritual component of dreamsGuides in dreamsThe theory of the brain as a filterQUOTESKatherine: “Dreams are personal myths, and myths are cultural dreams. So there's a way if I get that right, you go...
2022-05-1350 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 42 - Find Your Story, Find Your Purpose, Find Your Voice with Joshua Stewart (Part 2)Scott Mason and US Air Force Master Sergeant Joshua Stewart are revving up for another stellar episode of Purpose Highway. Also known as Stu, Josh works as a teacher of teachers, providing communications courses from the ground up, and helping others realize their impact on the world around them. Join Scott and Josh for round 2 here on Purpose Highway! HIGHLIGHTSDeveloping a discipline of silenceGoing out of the dark to face the truthShared meaning with yourselfQUOTESJosh: “Get that creative stuff out of you, whether you think it's in you or...
2022-05-0327 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 41 - Find Your Story, Find Your Purpose, Find Your Voice with Joshua Stewart (Part 1)Scott Mason is revving up the Purpose Highway to the skyway as he welcomes Joshua Stewart from the United States Air Force. Also known as Stu, Josh works as a teacher of teachers, providing communications courses from the ground up, and helping others realize their impact on the world around them. Join Scott and Josh here on Purpose Highway! HIGHLIGHTSSelene, the Greek moon goddessMasculinity, then and nowFinding meaning in lifeImpact of communication on cultureQUOTESJosh: “When it comes to masculine and feminine, and I've said this to folks before any...
2022-04-2752 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 40 - LET’S START WITH YOU: The Journey to True Optimism with Anne Therese GennariThis week is another exciting trip down The Purpose Highway as the one and only Climate Optimist, Anne Therese Gennari, joins Scott Mason in the front seat. Anne is the co-founder and Head of Marketing of Rolemodels, an agency that puts ethics, sustainability, environmental, and social justice at the core of its business. She also founded The Climate Optimist and is the host of her very own show, Hey Change.Scott and Anne Therese will be dealing with topics about climate change, hope, and what journey it takes to be truly optimistic. HIGHLIGHTS
2022-04-121h 02
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 39 - BREAK DOWN AND BREAK FREE! Dislodging From Toxic Myths and Dismantling Yourself to Embrace True Change with Sophie Edwards Part 2HIGHLIGHTSToxic myths of gender rolesDislodging toxic myths and embracing self changeBreaking barriers and dismantling one’s self to have true changePre-Bible existence of transgender peopleQUOTESScott: “People sometimes have a lot of anxiety about dislodging toxic myths that are far less deeply rooted to their identity in the world.”Sophie: “It's weird to talk about identity because it was me, but it wasn't me, if that makes sense. Whereas now I look at myself in the mirror and I'm like, ‘ ‘oh my God, I can't believe that's me.’ ’, but not in a disbelief sort...
2022-04-0550 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 38 - FIND YOUR TRUTH! The Myths and Truths of Life, Reality, Nostalgia, and Change with Sophie Edwards Part 1HIGHLIGHTSSophie as Cybele, mother of godsUnpleasant Reality vs. Pleasurable Life of LiesThe sad reality about nostalgiaThe importance of changeQUOTESScott: “In order to get to freedom, you have to be open to change if you are at all trapped.”Sophie: “They're seeing that change is coming. They don't want change to come, and they would rather devour the next generation and destroy what is coming, then embrace that change.”Sophie: “There has always been conflict and strife. Whether it's a class based issue, or race based, or sexuality, or gender, or...
2022-03-3051 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 36 - Live with Less Stress and More Joy with Jessica DugasHIGHLIGHTSThinking about purpose and alienationJessica as Mnemosyne, the goddess of memoryFinding purpose and moments of loss and breakthroughLearnings from The Breakthrough ShowWhat is an Intuitive MentorJessica on perception of adventure in lifeQUOTESScott: “So much of who and what our essence is relates to the existence of memory. If we have Alzheimer's but lose our memory, what are we but just a shell? And that's the horror of it.”Jessica: “They wouldn't know who they were, they wouldn't know who their family were when they came in. They wouldn't remember what they a...
2022-03-1546 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 34 - Managing Uncertainty with Jon Dillow, Part 2HIGHLIGHTSThe concept of sin as a legitimate driver of human behaviorJon’s view on cultural sinJesus making the biggest deal on sinHow postmodernism benefits and falls apartJon’s personal journey of uncertaintyJon’s personal journey of sufferingManaging suffering and griefThe concept of abundanceQUOTESJon: “So again, I come from this, this Christian worldview, and, and sin has become, I think, almost a central topic in this world view that I come from. And I think it's really an old story. I think we're fixated on the brokenness and depravity of man.”Scott: “Th...
2022-03-0137 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 30 - Your Body Is An Antenna with Joseph McGuireHIGHLIGHTSYou need to be open to receive wisdomSo much of life today is about unlearning Have we lost our sense of our inner child? Growing up in a conservative Irish Catholic familyTribes exist to perpetuate themselves Everybody needs to be humbled sometimesNonverbal communication speaks volumes How an Irishman got interested in Chinese culture and methodologies Everybody wears a maskBuilding exceptional relationships takes mutual respectOur whole body is an antennaThe state of the body is the state of the mind and the heartBody language speaks volumes about a personQUOTESJoseph: "So much of the learn...
2022-02-031h 11
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 27 - Unlikely Transcendence with Rob SandersonHIGHLIGHTSLeaning on spirituality for police work Can spirituality fill the gap between police officers and the community?Quitting the police force and ruminations on use of force Surfing as a way to decompress for service personnelBridging the gap between community and police through surfingMaking waves and reaching more communities QUOTESRobert: "Spirituality is just a thread you're constantly trying to reel, in to keep yourself grounded and whatever that might be, so that you can remain good, and you can remain of service and not look at the world through this kind of, jaded len...
2022-01-1244 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 25 - On the Precipice: Ethics for a Changed World with Christopher K. Gilbert, Ph.D., Part 2HIGHLIGHTSMorality is in the talking, Ethics are in the walkingOld moral institutions need to adapt to modern-day challenges People need a solid ground to make ethical choicesEthics of leadership in the United States The issue with seeing the world in black and evil Being aware of our higher and lower naturesAre revolutions as a reaction to systematic problems still unethical?The myths and stories we tell ourselves Building trust with others can only improve quality of lifeA conversation about moral progressivismScouts, Pioneers, and SettlersWe all want to advance civilizationQUOTESChristopher: "The best way to t...
2021-12-2939 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 24 - On The Precipice: Ethics For A Changed World with Christopher K. Gilbert, Ph.DHIGHLIGHTSMorality is in the talking, Ethics are in the walkingOld moral institutions need to adapt to modern-day challenges People need a solid ground to make ethical choicesEthics of leadership in the United States The issue with seeing the world in black and evil Being aware of our higher and lower naturesAre revolutions as a reaction to systematic problems still unethical?The myths and stories we tell ourselves Building trust with others can only improve quality of lifeA conversation about moral progressivismScouts, Pioneers, and SettlersWe all want to advance civilizationQUOTESChristopher: "The best way to t...
2021-12-2444 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 23 - On Embracing Non-Linear Thinking And Multipotentiality with Perry KnoppertHIGHLIGHTS06:02 The mediator between the linear and the non-linear world 11:54 Linear and non-linear thinking explained21:51 Non-Linear Thinking vs Artificial Intelligence27:45 How heroes in Greek myth used Non-Linear thinking40:52 Finding balance as a non-linear thinker 44:01 How do you know if you're a non-linear thinker?56:30 Spirituality, religion, and non-linear thinking1:01:51 Learn about Project 3981:07:20 Connect with PerryQUOTES16:51 Perry: "I think the women in power that are doing very well are women that are very linear. And I think most of...
2021-12-141h 10
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 20 - Spirituality and Interior Design: An Unlikely ConnectionHIGHLIGHTS03:55 Feng Shui: A connection to neuroscience and space as a metaphor for life07:12 A flooded basement: Laura learns to surround herself with belongings she loves11:28 Expectations, if not brought out into the open, is a limiting belief15:09 Emotional laziness and space: Clutter is an expression of fear19:47 People create safe physical space where they feel safe23:14 3 practices of Feng Shui: Arranging physical space to enhance quality of life25:53 Active chaos is necessary for creation, passive chaos stifles28:21 Take steps to let go...
2021-11-2434 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 19 - Live Your Own Truth — Embrace Spirituality Outside the Church with Brian BachandHIGHLIGHTS05:16 Institutional alienation plague: Decline in Catholicism in the US09:21 Serving as a Catholic priest in the Vatican and standing in his own truth12:35 Entering the seminary and realizing spirituality is greater than the Church19:06 Internal spirituality and the Divine are interconnected 23:01 Coming out of the closet as a priest28:08 Experiencing the political atmosphere and elitism of the Vatican32:37 Tradition: Passing down gifts to next generations but getting stuck in the past40:05 Coaching as a former priest: Follow your desires and create an i...
2021-11-1951 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 18 - Full Spirit Workout — Create Resilience by Training Spiritual Muscles with Kate EckmanHIGHLIGHTS05:37 Spiritual fitness: Internal muscles to let you weather any storm09:15 Finding spirituality in God and nature and their uniting force16:42 Caring about something greater than oneself22:31 Spiritual fitness and ethics: Integrity and doing the right thing27:15 Money and power: A priority but not the path to fulfillment32:43 Pursuing the trappings of success come at a cost35:45 Suicide: The right tools can help save a life38:49 Trust in divine timing and give it up44:00 An advocacy to be a model for...
2021-11-1649 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 17 - End Of The Line: Social Ethics And The Fate Of HumanityHIGHLIGHTS04:47 Pentecostal tradition as cult culture and searching for an authentic path10:16 The rise of modern Christianity alongside capitalism14:43 Shifts in belief systems: Education on weaponized Christianity and the internet18:27 Deconstruction: High religious control systems are fragile like Jenga 22:28 Progressive Christianity: Almost a different religion altogether26:28 Roots of the downfall of religiosity and support for the LGBTQ+ movement 33:26 The success of organized religions seems to hang on to lack of inclusivity34:45 Stave off chaos from anomie but modern life now provides for many hu...
2021-11-0345 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 16 - A Moral Crisis: Social Ethics, Human Connection, & You (Part 1)HIGHLIGHTS06:03 How do the systems of the world facilitate right relationship with those around us?14:58 The ethical question of the nonprofit industrial complex21:17 Reconciling the concept of sharing, sacrifice, and repairing the past28:13 Thought experiment: Addiction as a social problem32:16 Consumerism is sharing, but wealth is concentrated at the top35:25 In a hypothetical world where everyone's needs are met, there is no resentmentQUOTES14:58 "This is what we describe as the nonprofit industrial complex because these charities exist many times to self perpetuate...
2021-10-2639 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 15 - From Careen to Career — Learning Resilience in Entrepreneurship with Michael FritziusHIGHLIGHTS04:26 Creating a career from a careen overnight 06:48 Life is a great adventure with no guarantees10:06 Fritz's career shift pushed his boundaries to their limit14:56 Building mental toughness and letting go of worries16:38 Resilience: Living by God's design and faith as an outside strength20:41 A life of purpose: Become the best me I can be23:57 Heed the call to be an entrepreneur/artist but know the struggles too30:44 You are your business: Follow the golden rule for success36:11 Becoming Mal in Fi...
2021-10-1942 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 14 - The Six Steps to HappinessHIGHLIGHTS06:25 Mistaking success markers for happiness is a mental shortcut10:15 Outcome-based culture: Momentum can make us prisoners of our own goals20:24 Happiness has many synonyms and people always do what makes them happy26:34 Realizing the irrelevance of everything makes you free to pursue your happiness28:59 Domestic violence strips away agency and Laura's glimmer strength saved her37:47 Self-belief lets the fear die and lets you go beyond what is safe and familiar46:57 Honesty, transparency, and kindness to oneself is strength52:46 People learning to love...
2021-10-1258 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 13 - Brain, Body, And The Quest For ConnectionHIGHLIGHTS04:07 Applied/functional neurology is a training system for the nervous system08:02 Societal change causes our brains to move into protective outputs to keep us safe13:30 Elisabeth used the lessons of applied neurology to cope with her own challenges and dysregulation22:22 Protecting the vagus nerve and regulation as disease prevention 27:32 Trauma and the myriad causes of dysregulation in society today 32:57 Our own experiences allow us to send a unique message to the world36:21 Moving down from brain to the body and listening for your purpose...
2021-10-0646 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 12 - Resurrection: Life, Death, and What Is BeyondHIGHLIGHTS03:22 Growing up agnostic and with an allergy to nuts06:57 Moving to LA alone and working in real estate10:59 2011: A peanut butter cake brings Chris to the brink of death25:58 A realization that death was imminent and letting go of materialism34:10 Meeting his grandfathers spiritually and being not to die yet 38:17 Putting to words the experience of a reality other than this physical realm44:37 Response to skeptics: Science may or may not prove his experience true48:48 NDE produced a painful consciousness shift and r...
2021-09-281h 19
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 11 - Ethics, Service, and the Call to LeadHIGHLIGHTS04:39 Joe's childhood in Tacoma and enlistment in the Airforce08:20 Creating opportunities in the military and growing into leadership roles12:03 Leadership is service, but who are you serving?18:04 Service liberates oneself from the existential vacuum21:18 Sacrifice and service: Finding meaning and developing purpose28:17 Ethical dilemmas vs ethical lapses 33:29 Secular and non-secular ethics must factor in human nature to be effective37:04 Find your leadership values and develop your self-awareness 40:07 Curiosity as a character trait creates emphatic leaders 41:13 Connect with Joe
2021-09-2143 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 10 - The Conscience Code: Ethics for a New EraHIGHLIGHTS04:42 Secular institutions can reinforce values but not provide their structures 10:01 Integrating your authentic self into your professional role15:07 Inattention blindness: Distraction with business blinds to values20:48 Bringing self-awareness to work and becoming a person of conscience27:23 Leaders can transition from being to corrupt and not realize the transition33:19 Keep your humanity: Refuse complicity and believe in the power of 240:24 Living according to values and leading a meaningful life42:13 The Commitment Project: An attempt to impart values to students46:56 There is c...
2021-09-151h 09
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 9 - Finding True ClarityHIGHLIGHTS04:12 Starting with idealism and instead choosing corporate success 11:45 Working for big law and paying the price for success 19:16 The highest performers almost always require external validation21:50 Repeated bouts of shingles convince Hana to make a change25:26 When the world crumbles, you have the opportunity to create a brand new world29:13 Reconnecting with her social work and applying her skills for others' benefit31:35 Finding spirituality: Be willing to cry the tears and hold up the mirror 37:00 You CAN have a career doing what you...
2021-09-0848 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 8 - Becoming Irresistible with Yermi KurkusHIGHLIGHTS04:29 Morals and ethics and making businesses Irresistible08:40 Intersecting moral, ethics, and character in business12:18 A 10-day trial: Yermi loses, his mom, family, and business17:44 Surviving the tear: Volunteering in prisons and finding meaning25:13 Every human being matters and incredible character transformations31:14 Lifers in prison live more meaningful lives than most people37:54 Morality in business makes for good business46:31 The practice of empathy is the practice of non-judgment53:58 Connect with YermiQUOTES07:13 "Irresistible is three things. Number...
2021-09-0157 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 7 - Faith, Fundamentalism, and the Power of Change (Part 2)HIGHLIGHTS03:55 Ram Dass becomes a recurring influence07:03 Moving to Canada and discovering Sufism during a Rumi poetry night14:57 A radical change in beliefs realigns Hamed's career to match his values23:33 The law of attraction brings like-minded friends to Hamed's business27:03 Spirituality versus mysticism: Sufism 31:35 God does not look at your shape or form, He looks at your heart33:31 Sufism is not a label, the point is love36:59 Connect with HamedQUOTES15:56 "No religion teaches anything except that God is th...
2021-08-2539 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 6 - Faith, Fundamentalism, and the Power of Change (Part 1)HIGHLIGHTS05:30 Growing up under the Taliban was a life of oppression14:36 Experiencing a drastic change in religion and the prevalence of fear 17:50 Religion is used as an excuse to rule with impunity21:04 9/11 brings war to Kabul and Hamed evacuates to Pakistan27:02 Escaping from tyranny and the culture of violence29:50 Education in the UK and meeting new religions34:46 Curiosity sets in: What else is out there?QUOTES14:53 "Religion is the one of the easiest weapon to trigger people's emotions. It has always b...
2021-08-1739 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 5 - A Look Beyond the VeilTo find out more about Casey Berman, please see the links below.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseybermansf/Website (Leave Law Behind) - https://leavelawbehind.com/about/meet-casey/Website (Casey Berman) - http://caseyberman.com/To hear more of Scott Mason and the Purpose Highway™ podcast, join our community at https://purposehighway.com/ and subscribe to get notified when new episodes go live.HIGHLIGHTS03:23 Becoming a lawyer and realizing the unhappiness09:15 "I feel therefore I am" and opening up minds to new entrepreneurial horizons13:10 Getting in the zo...
2021-08-1037 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 4 - The Future of Ethics: Old Codes for a New WorldHIGHLIGHTS04:15 Trust in the ethics of politics, businesses, and religion is at an all-time low11:42 Yonason learns his Jewish roots in Israel17:37 Does living an ethical life mean doing what's hard? 23:56 The Socratic method and learning new lessons from students29:37 The future is shaped into goodness with hope33:35 Lessons from the past: How ancient wisdom remains relevant in the modern world36:48 Integrity leads to happier lives and better business 42:37 Defining ethical moments require you to take accountability for yourself QUOTES0...
2021-08-0354 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 3 - Silent Revolution: The Future of FaithHIGHLIGHTS04:32 The drop in religious membership is happening globally13:26 Religiosity is NOT encoded in our DNA16:45 Measuring religiosity with the 3 B's: Belief, Behavior, and Belonging24:05 The foundations of the US Constitution do not mention God31:47 Universal and national causes of secularization 37:39 There is no political "Christian Left"47:50 There are sociological and ethical evidences of the benefits of secularization 51:15 What ethics and morality will look like in 50 yearsQUOTES32:20 "Increased education, increased prosperity always leads to levels or degrees of se...
2021-07-2756 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 2 - Brain, Consciousness, and the Future of Humanity with Eben Alexander III & Karen Newell Part 2Eben Alexander III is an Author and Speaker about (and Explorer of) Consciousness and a global thought leader broadening the boundaries of science to fully embrace our spiritual essence. The 2012 publication of his globally acclaimed New York Times #1 bestseller "Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife," and the 2014 sequel "The Map of Heaven: How Science, Religion and Ordinary People are Proving the Afterlife." His latest book, "Living in a Mindful Universe" (2017), addresses scientific notions on the nature of consciousness and delineates the profound path towards ontological idealism that neuroscience and philosophy of mind are now taking.
2021-07-2140 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 1 - Brain, Consciousness, and the Future of Humanity with Eben Alexander III & Karen NewellEben Alexander III is an Author and Speaker about (and Explorer of) Consciousness and a global thought leader broadening the boundaries of science to fully embrace our spiritual essence. The 2012 publication of his globally acclaimed New York Times #1 bestseller "Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife," and the 2014 sequel "The Map of Heaven: How Science, Religion and Ordinary People are Proving the Afterlife." His latest book, "Living in a Mindful Universe" (2017), addresses scientific notions on the nature of consciousness and delineates the profound path towards ontological idealism that neuroscience and philosophy of mind are now taking.
2021-07-1452 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 37 - Season 1 Finale - The Bomb Killer with Cole Pasley, Part 2Cole Pasley is currently a Superintendent, EOD Tech Division in the US Air Force. He is an experienced Superintendent with a demonstrated history of working in the Defense & Leadership industry. He is skilled in Military Strategy, Technology Development, Conflict Resolution, Organizational Leadership, and Discipleship Training with interests and education in Christian Theology, Church History, and Aviation. Cole is well-versed in combat situations and a proven leader in contingency and special operations forces operations. With a strong information technology professional pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership from Southeastern University.To hear more of...
2021-06-291h 02Hero In ProgressScott Mason - Finding Your Deeper PurposeToday on the podcast my guest is Scott Mason. Scott is a motivational speaker and the podcast host of Purpose Highway. Scott also helps small businesses to grow, scale & sustain. Scott is a bi-racial, openly gay man who was adopted by an African American couple from Kansas. Today he shares some of his struggles and triumphs along his Hero's Journey, from attending law school in New York to discovering his true passion and purpose in being of service to others.We also talk a little on the pressures of body image, and how to listen...
2021-06-231h 16
Purpose Highway®Episode 36 - Season 1 Finale - The Bomb Killer with Cole Pasley, Part 1Cole Pasley is currently a Superintendent, EOD Tech Division in the US Air Force. He is an experienced Superintendent with a demonstrated history of working in the Defense & Leadership industry. He is skilled in Military Strategy, Technology Development, Conflict Resolution, Organizational Leadership, and Discipleship Training with interests and education in Christian Theology, Church History, and Aviation. Cole is well-versed in combat situations and a proven leader in contingency and special operations forces operations. With a strong information technology professional pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership from Southeastern University.To hear more of...
2021-06-2349 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 35 - Weird Girl Adventures with Shelley BrownShelley Brown is a corporate strategist who spent 25 years practicing the fine arts of mergers, acquisitions, downsizings, public-private transitions, acts of God, performance reviews, KPIs, workplace cultures, and so much more, Shelley kept her weird to herself...until as an ultra runner, her vertebrae collapsed, forcing her to rethink who she was and why.Through this adversity, Shelley learned to allow her individuality to shine through, tapping into her extreme creativity and fearlessness to make a greater impact on the world. This confidence—along with a lifetime serving the hospitality, technology, and convention markets—gave Shelley the uniq...
2021-06-1543 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 34 - Flooding Businesses With Visitors with Tony D’UrsoTony D’Urso is a host of VoiceAmerica. He is showcasing successful entrepreneurs along with humanitarian endeavors and noteworthy projects. They share wisdom, advice, and guidance with you to assist in transforming your career, business, and your life. Join Tony D’Urso and his Special VIP Co-Hosts as they interview some of the biggest names in the world from Hollywood Stars, Sports Greats, Business Experts, Game Changers, Bestselling Authors, and World Class CEOs who share their insights and personal journeys on their road to success.Each guest opens up their World of Fame to The Spotl...
2021-06-081h 05
Purpose Highway®Episode 33 - The Mission Specialist, Brian ReinboldBrian Reinbold is at his best when he is helping others to become their best. He is the eternal optimist, an enlightening and uplifting speaker, and a community builder who inspires people in all walks of life to rise and meet their challenges through the service of others. With his innovative approach to leadership development, soothing voice, engaging sense of humor, passion for mentoring, and ability to harness the power of analogy to create the aha moment, Brian invites you to dream bigger, accomplish more, and have more fun than you ever thought possible.Brian is the...
2021-06-0146 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 32 - The Hero In Progress with Scott HarrisScott Harris began his journey with his mother’s battle with cancer. For the better part of a year, he witnessed his mother’s fight through the highs and lows of her illness. The inner strength he developed from accepting the loss of his mother motivated him to make changes in his own life.Scott remembers his humble beginnings in fitness; navigating his way through weightlifting was overwhelming. He felt like a fish out of water. The outer strength he developed in the gym inspired him to help others lead healthier, positive life. Scott has been in the...
2021-05-2659 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 31 - Leveling Up in Business and in Life with L. Scott FergusonL. Scott Ferguson is the Managing Director for The Ferguson Real Estate Team and Investment group who also runs his podcast, Time To Shine Today, where he upholds his mission not to have anyone feel like they have no one. The podcast is dedicated to a mastermind of people who are always on the lookout to pick up their next step to add to their success arsenal and pay it forward. Over 22 years of experience as a professional in the real estate industry, L. Scott and his team specialize in: Luxury properties in South Florida, First-time home b...
2021-05-2048 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 30 - Smashing the Plateau with David Shriner-CahnDavid Shriner-Cahn is the host of the Forbes and Inc Magazine-featured podcast - Smashing the Plateau. He is also the Founder and President of TEND Strategic Partners, a community he started in 2006 that is dedicated to entrepreneurs who seek like-minded individuals to form a solid support system. Following a long career as an employee, David began his career as a chemical engineer and later on transitioned into the nonprofit sector where he assumed leadership and management roles for many years. After taking the reins and running his own business, he came to a realization that there’s sti...
2021-05-1134 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 29 - Creating Purposeful Art & Exemplifying Latin x LGTBQ Experience with Monica PalaciosMonica Palacios is an American playwright and performer, specializing in Chicana, queer, feminist and lesbian themes as she charted the intersection of queer and Latina identities in Latinx communities with their mutually marginalizing impact. With her works being taught in a number of schools and colleges, she’s also served frequently as a Student Theatre Director in some of them. After briefly attending Chico State University and transferring to San Francisco State University where she got her Degree in Cinema with a concentration in screenwriting, Monica proceeded to producing theatre works for over three decades. She also emp...
2021-05-0448 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 28 - The Importance of Self-branding and Expressing Your “Why” with Marc HalpertMarc Halpert is the multipreneur who put up his practice as a high-energy LinkedIn coach, trainer, speaker, author under the brand “Connect2Collaborate” and as a business advisor who can help improve an organization’s cash flow, whether for profit or non-profit, for faster, more secure e-payment processing through “Your Best Interest LLC.”With over 11 years living out his passion to help others achieve greatness, he actually started his career as an international banker and moved on to corporate finance, working for numerous multinational companies. However, when he started to feel that he was just wasting away his creati...
2021-04-2748 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 27 - Award-winning Fashion, Business Strategies, and Holistic Sustainability with Gretchen JonesGretchen Jones is a well-recognized strategic/creative business advisor, NLP practitioner who doubles as an Award-winning fashion director with an MBA from the London College of Fashion. She represents her independent practice through her brand - Weird Specialty, an agency deeply rooted in rigorous thought, defining strategic directions, and humanizing businesses. As an experienced Keynote Speaker and Ambassador for Sustainability, Gretchen is most notable in presenting her work regularly at SxSW. Prior to pursuing the business consulting industry, she was a notable person in the fashion industry as a design director and GenArt inductee with her ideas f...
2021-04-2039 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 26 - In the Business of Connecting People with Frank AginFrank Agin is the Founder and President of AmSpirit Business Connections, a comprehensive membership-based business platform that aims to empower entrepreneurs, sales representatives, and professionals to become more successful by means of proactive networking. By furthering the entrepreneurial spirit, the platform works to educate, connect, and inspire small businesses to work together in sharing valuable information and connections while also creating lucrative opportunities for one another. Being a sought after speaker and consultant to companies and organizations, Frank is most known for his topics related to professional networking and business relationship development. He is an author who h...
2021-04-1342 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 25 - Self-Expression and Overcoming LGBT Stereotypes through Comedy with Karen RipleyKaren Ripley is a well-known comic and improviser who has been in the limelight for over 35 years. After finding her life’s purpose from watching I Love Lucy and wanting to make people laugh at the age of 5, she was finally able to find her voice into the gay comedy scene in 1977 in San Francisco. This is where it all started for her, appearing everywhere and being featured on the cover of Berkely, Ca’s East Bay Express opposite Whoopi Goldberg and being recognized as Ms. Magazine’s Top 100 Lesbian Comics in 2009. She also made her appearance in the 2005 SF Fri...
2021-04-0641 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 24 - From Foster Care to Food Czar with Margaret BarrowDr. Margaret Barrow is an author, keynote speaker, and a tenured Professor at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC). She is also the Founder and CEO of It’s NOLA (formerly Brooklyn Granola), a healthy snack manufacturing business that was born when Margaret discovered a unique way to turn toasted granola into balls that she then shared into small batches each week with hungry college students and faculties. Ever since it was started in 2018, it always had its core goal to give back to community college communities by caring for 3 to 5 students who work to complete their degrees for up...
2021-03-3046 min
Time To Shine TodayTaking a Journey on The Purpose Highway - TTST Interview with Speaker and Coach Scott MasonShow Notes:Welcome to Episode 208! Scott was raised by two working-class Kansans before attending Columbia Law School, then worked in New York City for nearly 20 years, before becoming an executive for a large social services nonprofit and, from there, became co-owner of a Brooklyn-based printing company.Scott now lives the life of his dreams as a business and leadership mentor and speaker, sharing his message about resilience, personal transformation, and social ethics to all who will listen! Remember Our Troops! Enjoy!
2021-03-2425 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 23 - Champion of Choice: Reproductive Rights and Freedom with Andrea MillerAndrea Miller is the President of the National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and its Action Fund, that serves to empower and normalize women’s decisions about abortion and contraception in both state and local levels. Having served for more than two decades in the leadership of and as a consultant to a host of non-profit, advocacy and philanthropic organizations, she is a nationally recognized expert in reproductive rights and women’s health. Since assuming the Presidential role at NIRH in 2011, she has been a key person in the expansion and growth of the organization’s state and loc...
2021-03-2347 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 22 - Build A Solid Foundation To Achieve Success with Jay ScherrJay Scherr, owner of Jay Scherr Business Consulting, is an avid lover of anything and everything related to business for as long as he could remember. This is why the main purpose of his consultancy is to provide small business owners and entrepreneurs the tools, strategies, coaching, and accountability to build a solid foundation and achieve success. After attaining his Bachelor of Science in Business Management and prior to venturing into business coaching and consultancy, he spent 30 successful years in the corporate world where he worked with notable companies and entrepreneurs, like Berkshire Hathaway, and held a num...
2021-03-1648 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 21 - Tall Ship Captain Turned Software Founder with Josh KoerpelJosh Koerpel is the Co-Founder of Firebuilders.io. Firebuilders provides a daily, automated messaging and feedback system that holds people accountable through personalized, branded communication from you.Josh is also the Founder of Funnel Mappy. Funnel Mappy is a clear new way to craft, organize, and quickly build effective, money-making sales funnels.You can learn more and follow Josh Koerpel in the following links below.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joshkoerpelInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/saltwaterceo/Website - https://waitlist.firebuilders.io/hello-thereEmail - josh@firebuilders.ioYou can also listen...
2021-03-0941 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 20 - The Mental Health Comedian with Frank KingFrank King is a TEDx Speaker and Coach. He is also a former writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years.He’s fought a lifetime battle with depression, and thoughts of suicide, turning that long dark journey of the soul into TEDx Talks and sharing his insights on Suicide Prevention and Postvention with corporations, associations, and college audiences.He uses the life lessons from all of the above, as well as lessons learned crisscrossing the country in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, doing 2,629 nights in a row on the comedy club circuit, to show how fu...
2021-03-0243 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 19 - Making The Corporate World More Authentic, Diverse, and Balanced with Erin HatzikostasErin Hatzikostas is the Founder and CEO of B Authentic, Inc. Erin is a Professional Pot-stirrer. Sick of the inauthenticity in the workplace, she is on a hell-bent mission to help people go from feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with their career to feeling confident, authentic and landing the big jobs they secretly want and deserve.Erin is a career coach and "edu-tainer" who believes in creating energy and inspiration by demonstrating more than talking. She loves lighting people up from the stage and can't wait to share her TEDx Talk (Why you don't have to compromise for...
2021-02-2350 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 18 - Obstacles To Extreme Success with Juan Luis Lopez FonsJuan Luis Lopez Fons is a Mexican-American video director, videographer, and editor, as well as the owner of Emotivo Productions, a video production facility. Juan Luis opened Emotivo Productions four and a half years ago and has helped businesses and individuals promote themselves, their values, and vision through compelling, personal, and engaging videos. These videos are designed to create trust between Emotivo’s clients and their future clients and give people a real sense of the individuals behind a business, event, cause, charity, or corporation.To find out more about Juan Luis Lopez Fons, you can check ou...
2021-02-1642 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 17 - The Marketing Hunters with Ruben AlvarezRuben Alvarez is a Brand Expert by trade and has spent nearly a decade perfecting his craft as a Sales and Marketing Director in the manufacturing industry. Through this trade, he started his venture, The Marketing Hunters, which provides business owners with services to perfect their Brand and Marketing. Ruben resides in Surprise, AZ, with his wife and kids. He is the host of the #INFORTHEKILL podcast, which reaches over 40 countries worldwide and is recognized as the #3 podcast to listen to during COVID by Business Insider. You can also visit and follow Ruben Alv...
2021-02-0935 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 16 - The Problem And Potential Solutions To Fines And Fees with Joanna WeissJoanna Weiss is the co-founder and co-director of the Fines and Fees Justice Center, a national center for advocacy, information, and collaboration to end the unjust and harmful imposition and enforcement of fines and fees. Joanna Weiss was also the Director of Criminal Justice at the Laura and John Arnold Foundation. She created and managed the Foundation’s fines and fees portfolio, garnering millions of dollars of support for research, litigation, and technical assistance projects to address the negative impacts of fines and fees in the justice system.You can go to any Fines and Fee...
2021-02-0245 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 15 - Sustainability In The Fashion Field with John BartlettJohn Bartlett is an award-winning fashion designer who has worked in the fashion industry for over thirty years. With his eponymous collection, John earned awards as Best Newcomer and Best Menswear Designer of the Year from the prestigious C.F.D.A. (Council of Fashion Designers of America). He was also honored as Designer of the Year by the American Footwear and Apparel Association. John has shown his collection globally and has also worked as Design Director for other American Brands such as Ghurka and Liz Claiborne and the Italian brand Byblos.As Director, John’s goal is...
2021-01-2657 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 14 - Living The Journey with Michelle KashMichelle Kash is a singer, a songwriter, and an alt-pop performer. She's a philanthropist, and she's a women's empowerment and animal rights activist as well.Michelle is an LA-based singer/songwriter’s seductive, fiery take on alternative pop is equally evocative and empowering in its confidence and charisma. In between echoes of swelling synths, her voice tows the line between a coy croon and a commanding chant on “Personal Jesus,” painting her as a 21st-century temptress.You find out more about Michelle Kash on the following links below.Website - https://www.michellekash.com/Instag...
2021-01-1941 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 13 - The Effective Path To Transformation with Tildet VaronTildet Varon is an inspirational speaker and business coach who is fiercely committed to guiding leaders and human-centric organizations to achieve success and maximize their potential.She has spoken to all types of audiences ranging from start-ups to nonprofits to Fortune 500s, helping with loss of engagement, ineffective communication, and stress. Through this work, the staff and leadership become inspired, engaged, and empowered.To learn more about Tildet Varon, you can visit her website at https://www.tildet.com/.To hear more of Scott Mason and the Purpose Highway™ podcast, join our community at...
2021-01-1233 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 12 - Engaging Environments That Favor Human Stories Over Compliance Checklists with Sejal ThakkarSejal Thakkar is not your average employment law attorney! Her more than fifteen years of experience advising clients, human resources personnel, and legal counsel regarding sound, standard employment practices uncovered a need - and personal passion - for bringing more proactive, relevant, and impactful workplace training programs to her clients and their teams. Her highly experiential customized workshops tailored to executives, managers, and individual contributors bring the courtroom to the training room in an interactive, engaging environment that favors human stories over compliance checklists.She is the Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra in San Francisco.T...
2021-01-0532 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 11 - A Business With A Social Mission with Patrick BardsleyPatrick Bardsley is the Co-Founder and CEO of Spectrum Designs Foundation. Spectrum Designs is a full-service apparel decorating company providing businesses, corporations, community members, and private clients with customized printed apparel and unsurpassed customer service.He is also the Secretary of the Board of Directors at The Nicholas Center. The Nicholas Center is a non-profit life skills center dedicated to developing innovative programs and offering services that assist young men and women with autism to achieve fuller, more meaningful, and productive lives.You can find out more about Patrick Bardsley on the following social links...
2020-12-2924 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 10 - Thinking Big with Josh SkyerJosh Skyer is the Owner and Founder of IBJJ LLC Beach Front Vacation Rentals. IBJJ LLC provides lasting memory’s to clients in the form of beachfront vacation rentals.He is also the Executive Vice President of Operations at Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. BBJJ is martial arts school organization servicing 2,000 students. Currently 5 locations in New York City alongside affiliate locations in Europe and Australia.Josh holds a passion for thinking big when it comes to compassion, empathy, and generosity, and his work reflects that.You can reach Josh Skyer in the following ways below....
2020-12-2244 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 9 - Strategic Leadership with Susan GanzSusan Ganz is a Strategic Advisor to senior-level executives of middle-market and, more extensive, global companies, working on key strategic initiatives and organizational transformations. She improves employee engagement, client experience, productivity, and profitability. Susan leverages her prior corporate experience with major companies, such as JPMorgan Chase, Ernst & Young, Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, Mass Mutual, and Prudential, in her approach to her change management work.To find out more about Susan Ganz and Ganz Strategic Solutions, you can visit their website at https://ganzstrategicsolutions.com/. You can also send her a note via email at hello@g...
2020-12-1528 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 8 - Real [FIT] Life with Jeannine TrimboliJeannine Trimboli is the Founder of real [FIT] life. It is her goal to help you bring out your awesome through strength.With twenty plus years of experience in the fitness industry and more in life, Jeannine understands the complexities of staying in shape while keeping your ship afloat.To find out more about Jeannine Trimboli and real [FIT] life, you can follow her website and social media below:Website: https://www.realfitlife.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_fit_life/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realfitlifeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realfitlife/
2020-12-0834 min