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Padma Gordon is a Spiritual Counselor, Mindfulness Teacher, Movement & Embodiment Instructor, and Author of Being Together: Practical Wisdom for Loving Yourself & Your Partner , who teaches about life, love and relationship through the lens of awakening. She assists people to turn towards their direct experience so that they can create movement where they are stuck, come home to themselves...

Pete Bombaci is a fierce champion of human connection, and he joins us here on Java Chat today to share with us the proven benefits of human connection and face-to-face social interaction. Pete introduces to us to the GenWell Project, his very own grassroots campaign, with which he hopes to grow and spread the message of the importance of human connection. Pete reminds us how vital human interacti...

Robert Foster has always been in a leadership role ever since he was captain of his sports team in Elementary school. He took that passion of leading people and turned it into a career of coaching and helping people break through their mental barriers.   In today’s episode, Robert and Mike talk about how Robert’s upbringing shaped him into the person he is today. They go through Roberts journ...

David Richards, a former marine turned yoga instructor and author, helps people every day learn how to master the mind. After his service, he dedicated his life to becoming a life strategist and helping people find greater fulfillment in their lives. On Today’s Java Chat, David and Mike discuss David’s past in the Marines and how he got interested in yoga and bettering himself. David shares storie...

On this episode of Java Chat, we are joined by successful entrepreneur, prolific writer, and professional speaker Randy Gage. Randy details how a stint in jail at 15 years old led him on a journey of self-evaluation, during which he learned how to replace his “victim” mindset with a “victor” mindset. Drawing upon content from his book Radical Rebirth , Randy dives deep into the ways our minds have...

Java Chat welcomes Jacqueline Wales, a leadership coach with over thirty-five years of experience. Jacqueline’s work focuses on developing fearless leaders, helping people to overcome stumbling blocks that prevent them from realizing their full potential, in the workplace and beyond. Her coaching draws on her vast array of life experiences – from growing up around alcoholism and drug addiction, to...

Susan De Lorenzo is a survivor of invasive breast cancer that precluded to her marriage falling apart. She is an expert on adversity. Everyday, she strives to help women overcome tough situations through experience and self knowledge. On today’s podcast, Susan and Mike talk about their experiences of overcoming adversities. From illness, to losing jobs, to failed relationships. They talk through w...

2020 was one for the books. Today, Mike goes through Java Chat's highlights throughout the year. Some guests we hope to have on in the new year, and some we hope to come back.    And we want to hear from you! Leave in the comments below what you want from Java Chat. Who you want on, what you like to hear, and what questions you want answered.    You can find Mike here:  In...

Christian Straka has a unique approach to mindset training through his experience with it in sports. He’s been practicing mindset for many years through being a Unified Mindfulness coach. He’s a coach for pro athletes and gas coached multiple top 10 players throughout their careers as well as being a Global Mindset Coach for Adidas Runners. In today’s episode, Christian and Mike deep dive into min...

Transformative coach Joy Dushey talks us through her framework for holistic healing, The Joyful Approach. Joy experienced a spiritual transformation after suffering much grief and illness in her earlier life that culminated in an ischemic stroke. Realizing she had been living an unfulfilling life, Joy ventured down new spiritual pathways to find healing and rebirth. On this episode, Joy discusses...

Katherine Jansen-Byrkit has her masters in Public Health and spent over a decade in Public Health managing violence prevention and teen health programs. Over time, she endured a process of reflection, curiosity, and trust as she came into her new career as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has now been doing private practice for 17 years. Katherine joins us on Java Chat today for the second ti...

Best-selling author Sean Rosensteel joins us on Java Chat to let us know how important intentional living is. As the author of the Amazon bestseller The School of Intentional Living and the founder of The Intentional Living Academy, Sean has made it his mission to help others lead an authentic life. In this episode, Sean shares his own personal story of when he became bankrupt at the age of 28. Th...

Ann Bernard's world revolves around action-driven self-development through first times and new experiences. She’s been on this crazy journey of seeking things she’s never done before. Her life has changed through these experiences and enjoying her first times. In this episode, Ann and Mike discuss the importance of spontaneity and first times. Ann shares her breathtaking stories all around the wor...

Daniel Massimino joins us on Java Chat to let us in on his past failures as a businessman. Daniel started his first business when he was only 15 years old where he repaired and sold cell phones. What began as a side hustle, quickly took center stage as the operation scaled to earn millions of dollars in revenue. However, his lack of experience eventually led to the company’s downfall and forced hi...

Norman Plotkin, Marine-turned-lobbyist-turned-hypnotherapist, joins us on Java Chat to discuss the benefits of hypnotherapy and the power of rewriting your own story. Norman spent 25 years working as a policy consultant and medical association lobbyist before a cancer diagnosis upended his life. For Norman, cancer was an awakening – a call to reexamine his perspective, mindset, and lifestyle. He d...

David Meltzer joins us on Java Chat to inspire us with his adverse upbringing and self-discovery. In the process, he teaches us the five daily practices and four values that changed his life for the better. In this episode, we dig deep into what exactly David’s five daily practices and four values are. David stresses that the success and wealth which he has today is all thanks to remembering his f...

Katherine Jansen-Byrkit joins us on Java Chat to explore the topic of mental health. Early in her career, Katherine worked in the realm of Public Health where she helped manage violence prevention and teen health programs for over a decade. But eventually, she decided to shift gears and found herself pursuing a career as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her private practice not only holistic psy...

Damon Burton Joins us once again on Java Chat. Damon and Mike are good friends and they spend this episode catching up and reminiscing on old stories. Damon Burton is the owner of SEO National, he writes for Forbes, and even hosts his own podcast. On today’s episode, it really utilizes the format of Java Chat. Two friends having coffee. Damon and Mike share old stories of business and they both sh...

Paul Moore joins us on Java Chat to delve into the topic of investing, specifically real estate investment. Paul is a veteran in the department of real estate investment. Not only does Paul have experience in house flipping, but he has also played a role in the development of a Hyatt hotel and a multifamily project. Today, Paul walks us through his idea of the perfect investment and informs us of...

Ari Guzburg joins us on Java Chat to walk us through his journey of discovering his concept of the five keys to greatness. Ari expands on those ideas in The Little Book of Greatness , a story that details ways people can unlock their destiny, achieve their dreams and live their best life possible. In this episode, we explore definitions of greatness through Ari’s personal experiences and how traum...

Nelson Tresslers early life was filled with trauma, struggle, and court trials. But although his childhood was something that many of us couldn’t fathom going through, he was able to turn his life around in a positive way. He set goals, kept a positive mindset, and stayed accountable to his actions. Through his journey he was able to get married and raise 3 children. He runs over 10 businesses, ma...

Joe Apfelbaum joins us on Java Chat to talk about the essentials of a successful business. Joe is the CEO of Ajax Union, a B2B digital marketing agency in Brooklyn. He is a business strategist, marketing expert and certified Google trainer. Today, Joe tells us how he started Ajax Union and how he got it on Inc. Magazine’s list of 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America. Joe’s #1 tip is to know yo...

Today on Java Chat, Neddko Nedkov joins us to talk about all things podcasts. From Bulgaria, Neddko only recently got into the world of podcasts. As like many people, COVID-19 left many people searching for alternate forms of entertainment. This is how Neddko started his journey. Neddko founded Podvertizer.com. This is an easy to use platform to help podcasts find advertisers for their shows. He h...

Diana Geoffrion joins us on Java Chat to talk about the role that media should play in both a personal sense and a business sense. Originally from Wisconsin, she moved to Las Vegas nearly 20 years ago. Today, Diana works in business development marketing in the world of finance. In this episode, we delve into how social media should be a tool that shows who you truly are as a person or a brand. Yo...