"Rock Your Life" Show

You all have probably heard the word karma and likely have used it from time to time. You hear it used in movies, TV shows, radio shows, and probably on a coffee mug or t-shirt. It has certainly become a part of the English language and a part of Pop culture. But what exactly is karma? Simply put, it is The Law of Cause and Effect. However, it is complex in its simplicity which we try to break dow...

Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter have been friends for over 4 decades experiencing ups, downs, and everything in between from performing together with the great Miles Davis to collectively possessing 25 Grammy Awards. As impressive as their respective resumes are, they both express how humanism is of foremost importance. In their Open Letter collaboration, we discuss the 10 topics they feel are es...

How do you feel about 2020? Were you optimistic, realistic, or pessimistic? In this episode, we discuss the year in review and how we found positive things about it, when we felt realistic about it, and certainly moments of pessimism. Let's move forward and look toward 2021 with a fresh perspective and win in our lives. Intro Song:  "Gypsy Rock'n'Roll by The Vignatis Outro Song: "Manouchified...

It's the most wonderful time of the year, the season of giving. Whether opening a door for someone, sending a hand-written holiday card, or volunteering at a local charity, we all must be conscious of others and their circumstances, and be willing to take some kind of action to help. Compassion and wisdom work hand-in-hand and we all have the ability to develop each of these even during these tryi...

Dialogue is not just for screenplays and peace talks. It is essential for human connections. Whether a brief encounter with a stranger, a heart-to-heart with a friend, or resolving a conflict on the job, it is mandatory and what makes us human. It helps to expand our understanding and compassion especially in these uncertain times. Whether you are an introvert, extrovert or somewhere in between, y...

As much as we don't like it, nothing lasts forever. Everything has a shelf life. Sometimes that can make us extremely unhappy. Until we understand that impermanence is inevitable, we will fall into a sea of agony. Suffering stems from attachment. Let's tap into our Greater-Self abilities and learn to accept the constant impermanence, and move forward toward happiness.  www. TheVignatis.com

No man/woman is an island. In this climate of uncertainty, we have no choice but to find common ground and embrace differences with the best of intensions to create a more perfect union. United we stand, divided we fall. America was founded on the "Melting Pot" principle. Let's find again this lost founding from our families to our great nation. 

There is no right, wrong or definitive answer when it comes to art. It is a subjective view of what it is and its purpose. Join us in our open discussion of our views, what moves us, provokes emotion and things with which we do and don't connect. Whether an observer or creator, we all have art inside of us. So ask yourself, what is art to you? 

No man or woman is an island. To accomplish difficult tasks without the support and guidance from others is a grand undertaking. A mentor is a person who serves as an essential cheerleader, counselor and/or teacher to help get us to our goals. Mentors can be admired and studied from afar, or can be in your own backyard. From a high-profile leader in an esteemed field, to a college professor, or ev...

Ever wonder what it's like in a bi-cultural household? Well, here's a little bit of entertainment directly from our Franco-American encounters with each other, both here in America, and in France. Is it true you can't return in item in France even with a receipt? Is it true Americans leap before they look? Why is he not getting my humor? Why does she get up from the table so often? Maybe some of y...

Problems are only problems until we find solutions. Changing poison into medicine begins when we face difficulties with confidence that we have within us, and with full resources to overcome them. The sense of responsibility to seek to develop our potential for creative good is the crux of personal empowerment and the beginning of the broader transformation of ourselves and the planet.  

In these trying times, it's important to "stop and smell the roses." If you want to enhance your life with joy, a sense of giving back and fulfillment, give yourself and others the gift of appreciation. Learn our take on the differences between gratitude v. appreciation, and conspicuous and inconspicuous appreciation. You will leave this podcast feeling rejuvenated and ready to give hugs :)

Why does life seem so inconsistent sometimes? Well, we cannot be happy, sad, nervous, negative or tranquil permanently. Here's an explanation on the fluctuation of these 10 States of Life that everyone can experience and how to manage these states that can lead you to a better way of living.

Hear our up close and personal experience at the 62nd Grammy Awards, a day that will never be forgotten. Listen to how we break down the 5 Mamba Mentality mottos of our beloved, Kobe Bryant, and how to apply them to your own lives.

It's a New Year, a new decade, and new beginnings. Everyone is motivated like fire to accomplish their list of resolutions. So, why do New Year's resolutions fail? What is the difference between a resolution and a goal? How do we set GOALS and accomplish them? Listen to our take and what works for us. We hope to inspire you to reach your goals, help to set new ones, and crush it in 2020!

Tis the season to be a kid again and to drink from the fountain of youth. You are never too old for anything your heart desires. Use your imagination and live vibrantly. Life is a gift and meant to be lived. Now go out in that snow and have a snowball fight, make snow angels then drink hot chocolate while you decorate cookies and make a mess of the kitchen!  RockYourLife@thevignatis.com

Our American Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching, a time where we indulge in everything from overeating, excessive football watching, Black Friday obsession and most importantly, spending time with our loved ones. It's a time of family, friends and appreciation. Today we share our perspective on family, whether conventional or otherwise. What is family to you? Email:   RockYourLife@TheVi...

Creativity is absolutely NOT limited to just the arts. Everyone has creativity inside of them whether discovered or undiscovered, known or unknown. Listen to our take on creativity and discover just what may be hidden inside of you. Same topic at The L.A Grammy Museum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRMvctqyGuA