Gratitude Through Hard Times

Afdel Aziz - Good is the new cool by Chris Schembra

Darrah Brustein is an author and two-time founder with a payment processing company spanning 38 states and a networking events company which serves 30,000+ people. She contributes to Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Thrive Global on networking, entrepreneurship and creating a life of your own design, and has been featured in over 300 press outlets including Time, CNN, Inc, Huffington Post, Fox, and Masha...

Kati Venturato has been on a lifelong introspective journey of self-discovery - to truly “know thyself” - that at times has been with purposeful intent and at other times has been quite accidental. Through varied life experiences in parallel pursuits, whether via her non-linear career in technology, or via her personal accomplishments in the fighting, dancing, theater and story-telling arts, Kati...

Eric Termuende is on a mission to change the way we talk about work and get fulfillment from it. A bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Eric is co-founder of NoW Innovations, and Lead Content Strategist for True Calling Canada., Eric has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Thrive Global, the Huffington Post and many others. In 2015, Eric was recognized as a Top 100 Emerging Innovators under 3...

Jenny Blake is an author, career and business strategist and international speaker who helps people move beyond burnout to build sustainable, dynamic careers they love. She is the author of PIVOT: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One (Portfolio/Penguin Random House, September 2016), and Life After College (Running Press, 2011). Born and raised in Silicon Valley, after two years at a technol...

You don’t have to be born creative to become a creative genius and you don’t have to rely on an Aha moment to be creative. Rather, A scientific creative curve can be used to balance between making something that’s familiar, and making something that is novel. Learn how to use the creative curve to balance between something being too innovative, and ahead of it’s time; and over used and thought of...

“Real relationships take real time, and you cannot cheat real time." - Holly Peppe, Managing Director of Peppe Communications, Inc. How is networking different from connecting? What insights are attained from dissecting a failure? Why is responding with a thoughtful "No" to an invitation or request at times not only acceptable, but recommended? Join host Chris Schembra in this week'...

“For as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." - Proverbs 23:7, King James Version What is your natural response when encountering negative thoughts? Do you exercise self-discipline and accountability in your aspirations for success? How can you incorporate personal affirmations into your daily routine? Join host Chris Schembra in this week's episode of his podcast series, 7:47 Conversations...

“While givers and takers may have equally large networks, givers are able to produce far more lasting value through their networks, and in ways that might not seem obvious." - Adam Grant, author of 'Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success' What is something you have done for someone lately with no expectation of anything in return? Do you tend to have a predictable reaction to a...

“When you change what you believe is possible, you change what becomes possible." - Alex Banayan. When presented with the need to make a decision, do you often tend to choose the safest path? What is the difference between desperation and obsession when pursuing an objective? Have you articulated your dreams, goals, mission in life... and if so, thoughtfully considered your plan towards fulfi...

“You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something – your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever.” - Steve Jobs How do you handle the need to pivot when your plans, whether big or small, don't quite play out as expected? Do you consider yourself an advocate for...

“Driving compassion and empathy, isn't that just a better way to live life?” - Ahmen of the Troublemaker Movement, from 'Good is the New Cool' by Afdhel Aziz What do professional football, environmental sustainability, and comic superheroes have in common? If contemplating your own personal "second act," what factors should you consider to best manage expectations, both internal and exte...

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” - Aristotle Do our emotions factor into every decision we make? Is emotional trauma passed down through our genes? How does spirituality impact our understanding and acceptance of scientific findings? Join host Chris Schembra in this episode of his podcast series, 7:47 Conversations, as he welcomes Spencer...

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” - Leo Tolstoy Who in your life do you give credit or thanks to for empowering your most human qualities? Is there a collective awakening of maternal energy in our society today? Does ego get in the way of developing universal wisdom? Join host Chris Schembra in the premiere episode of his podcast series, 7:47 Club, as...

Welcome to the 7:47 Club podcast. My name is Chris Schembra, your host, and I'm broadcasting live from beautiful New York City. I'm so happy you're here with us today, and I'm really excited for the launch of this podcast. In this heart-centered podcast, we're going to set the table and create the safe space for people to get vulnerable. I hope you'll learn how some of the brightest minds and the...