Live Your Aim

Today we welcome John Graham , a man who has seemingly lived 10 lives instead of just one! John is an author, adventurer, former diplomat, and activist. He shares just a few stories from his life, including how his face-to-face encounters with death forced him to make his life count. Listen as he recalls walking through war zones, battling Apartheid, and surviving a shipwreck.  Today, John leads t...

In this special episode, Dillon breaks down some of the highlights from the first year of the Live Your Aim podcast.  This episode is sponsored by My Modern Wealth , a financial firm that helps you Tie Your Money With Your Mission™.   Hosted by Dillon Kazemi and Montel Hawkins.   Interested in working with Dillon and/or Montel? Book a no-obligation Clarity Call to see if our values are aligned.  C...

Today we welcome Preston Waala ! Preston shares his journey to being selected as an Owner/Operator for Chick-Fil-A. Despite having a promising career in banking, Preston decided to make a change and spent 7 years working at a Chick-Fil-A location while working on personal development. He discusses how important it is to have a community supporting you when going after big dreams.  Preston also ref...

Today we welcome Chris Ball ! Chris shares his journey from the UK to the UAE, where he founded a successful international financial planning business, Hoxton Wealth . He discusses the challenges and opportunities of managing a global firm, emphasizing the importance of aiming high and taking consistent action towards ambitious goals. Chris also reflects on the value of surrounding yourself with s...

Today we welcome Amy Wilson!   Amy is an Introspective Breathwork Therapy Practitioner, Master Sound Healer, and Neuroscience Coach. She shares her journey of recognizing and overcoming trauma, and how that helped her embrace who she was meant to be.  Resources: Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess The Body Keeps The Score Earthing   This episode is sponsored by My Modern Wealth , a financial firm that he...

Today we welcome Steffan Stewart! Steffan is the introspective co-owner of Bridge , a globally recognized creative and branding agency. Steffan talks in detail about understanding oneself so you can both double down on your strengths and find ways to challenge yourself to grow.    This episode is sponsored by My Modern Wealth , a financial firm that helps you Tie Your Money With Your Mission™.   H...

Today we welcome Lacey Shrum ! Lacey is an attorney, tech enthusiast, and founder of Smart Kx , a firm that helps financial advisory firms with their billing and contracts.  Lacey talks about stepping outside of your comfort zone and how wildly different experiences combine to make us uniquely qualified. Listen closely as she describes what makes a person "lucky".    This episode is sponsored by M...

In our first Tools & Tricks episode, Dillon breaks down a tool that has helped him live more intentionally. Inspired by Teddy Roosevelt, Dillon decided to strengthen his body, soul, and mind each day as a way to live his aim.    Click here to download the Daily Tracker!   This episode is sponsored by My Modern Wealth , a financial firm that helps you Tie Your Money With Your Mission™.   Hosted...

Today we welcome Austin Zaback ! Austin is a serial entrepreneur who started his first business at 9 years old. We talk about mistakes and lessons learned across 20+ years of entrepreneurship and 15 different companies. Austin shares about the power of having wild and crazy dreams, why finding partners is essential, and how to take action TODAY.    This episode is sponsored by My Modern Wealth , a...

Today we welcome Libby Greiwe! Libby is known for building a 100% referral only business, generating over $1,000,000 per year in income, while working 3 days a week. After selling her business at only 37 years old, Libby had to take the time to discover what really mattered to her.  We talk about having seasons of "no" and seasons of "yes" as you build out the life you want. Listen to how Libby ta...

Today we welcome Matthew Jarvis! Matthew built a wildly successful financial advisory firm based out of Seattle.  In fact, he recently sold his practice for an 8 figure sum. Outside of his firm, Matthew runs the Perfect RIA podcast, is a published author , and coaches other financial advisors on how to run effective practices.  We talk about the very untraditional paths that Matthew has navigated...

Today we welcome Lambers Fisher. Lambers is a renowned therapist, speaker, and trainer who helps bridge cultural barriers at home and in the workplace. Throughout his life, Lambers had a mission to help impact others. We talk about his methodology and his path from the "therapy corporate ladder" to entrepreneurship.  This episode is sponsored by My Modern Wealth , a financial firm that helps you T...

In the second Episode Echo, Dillon and Montel revisit their conversation with Lefty and discuss their key takeaways.  At the time of recording, Lefty's episode is one of the most popular episodes of Live Your Aim.    This episode is sponsored by My Modern Wealth , a financial firm that helps you Tie Your Money With Your Mission™.   Hosted by Dillon Kazemi and Montel Hawkins.   Interested in workin...

Today we welcome Tracy Lownsberry. From his humble childhood in Michigan to becoming the leading annuity expert in the United States, Tracy's story is anything but predictable.  He shares why he believes the annuity industry needs to be fixed and how he thinks about the future.  This episode is sponsored by My Modern Wealth , a financial firm that helps you Tie Your Money With Your Mission™.   Hos...

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Josh Maddox. Dr. Maddox is the owner of Wellspring Psychology in the San Jose area. We discuss a range a topics related to thinking intentionally about your life and finding out what's important to you.  This episode is sponsored by My Modern Wealth , a financial firm that helps you Tie Your Money With Your Mission™.   Hosted by Dillon Kazemi and Montel Hawkins.   In...

We are thrilled to welcome Joe Canfield for this part 2. Joe is the host of the Salty Ginger Talk podcast and is a grocery store entrepreneur. A former two sport athlete, Joe shares about pivotal decisions he's made in his life. Listen closely to how easily Joe can make decisions because his priorities and core values are clear. In this Part 2, we learn about Joe's views on legacy and impact and h...

We are thrilled to welcome Joe Canfield. Joe is the host of the Salty Ginger Talk podcast and is a grocery store entrepreneur. A former two sport athlete, Joe shares about pivotal decisions he's made in his life. Listen closely to how easily Joe made decisions because his priorities and core values are clear. In this Part 1, we learn about Joe's journey from athlete to entrepreneur, a story 30 yea...

Today we welcome Andrew Geiwitz. Andrew runs the YouTube channel Living In Green Bay and is a realtor in Green Bay, WI.  A former missionary, Andrew's life is one filled with intentionality. Andrew redefines success, identifying himself as an "investor of his life". He shares his unique approach to business and life, emphasizing that true competition is with oneself, aiming for personal growth rat...

Today we welcome Katie Horn . Katie is a 2nd generation Realtor who is in business with her mom and brother-in-law. We talk about the dynamics of being in business with your parent, how much your children should struggle, what synergy looks like, and much more.    This episode is sponsored by My Modern Wealth , a financial firm that helps you Tie Your Money With Your Mission™.   Hosted by Dillon K...

Today we welcome Dr. Judi Jones, an entrepreneur and naturopathic physician. Dr. Judi shares about the multiple career changes she made in pursuit of her aim. Listen to how she quiets the naysayers and built both a practice and a business centered around her core values.    This episode is sponsored by My Modern Wealth , a financial firm that helps you Tie Your Money With Your Mission™.   Hosted b...

In this first Episode Echo, Dillon and Montel revisit their conversation with John Bradley and discuss their key takeaways.  At the time of recording, John's episode is the most popular part of Live Your Aim.    This episode is sponsored by My Modern Wealth , a financial firm that helps you Tie Your Money With Your Mission™.   Hosted by Dillon Kazemi and Montel Hawkins.   Interested in working wit...

We are thrilled to welcome John Evenson for Part 2. John is a serial entrepreneur finding success as a Realtor, team leader, investor, stock trader, and more. John's life represents someone who lives their aim.  In Part 2, John takes us on a deep dive into his childhood and the hardships he had to overcome. We discuss how changing your environment, getting away from the wrong people, helps you bec...

We are thrilled to welcome John Evenson. This episode is 5 years in the making and is the interview we were most looking forward to. John is a serial entrepreneur finding success as a Realtor, team leader, investor, stock trader, and more. John's life represents someone who lives their aim. In part 1, John talks about breaking your limits, no matter what it is you're doing.    This episode is spon...

In this episode, we get to hear from Shyla Bassey. Shyla's story is full of examples of taking a "leap of faith" and not letting fear stop you. Shyla managed to build a career out of noticing opportunities, wherever she went.    This episode is sponsored by My Modern Wealth , a financial firm that helps you Tie Your Money With Your Mission™.   Hosted by Dillon Kazemi and Montel Hawkins.   Interest...

We're excited to welcome Kristin Geer. Not only did she successfully build and exit her business, but Kristin then found the perfect job that fit her Aim. In this episode, Kristin shares her journey of how she built her business using strategic partnerships and then how she pivoted to go "back" to a job.   Kristin's story shows that you can Live Your Aim while being an employee.    This episode is...