Shock Your Potential

“We become healthier and happier when we bring in creativity in some way into our life, work, and home.” Mary Potter Kenyon Everybody is born with talents and the ability to creatively explore these talents. When discovered and acknowledged, the ability to create something can be a source of joy and fulfillment. Our guest today, Mary Potter Canyon, helps people to discover and embrace their creati...

“When you see people put their heart into something, you want them to be validated for it because it is part of their soul” Jen Kiaba The healing power of art has long been explored in different settings in an effort to influence, acknowledge and manage a wide range of human behaviors and functions. Our guest today, Jen Kiaba, has been working with people to help them heal by encouraging them to e...

“I have really come to believe all the different arts is really what makes us human otherwise, we would just be a computer or machine.” Vincent James Most people often discover their purpose as they journey through the process of creative self-expression, which then brings them joy and a sense of self-fulfillment. Our guest today, Vincent James, got to experience this transformative moment thirty...

“When we are able to express ourselves, we can let go of different things that we've been through.” Kendra Muecke. There is no limit to what possibilities are available when it comes to art, and this is especially true in times of change and uncertainty. The entertainment industry which was especially hit by the effects of the pandemic proved this after they were forced to explore new possibilitie...

“Most of us are just not caring to ourselves. It is so much easier for us to have compassion for others and forget ourselves in the process.” Tifanny Nguyen In an effort to find fulfillment and meaning, many people end up subscribing to other people’s ideas and definitions of what happiness is. True fulfillment, however, stems from within through knowing self and accepting the person that we are i...

"Any direction that you go with regards to art, it becomes beautiful if you put your time and energy into it." Caramel Lucas Caramel Lucas is knowledgeable in the business and entertainment industry. She has been in both industries for over 15 years. She is also a Podcast Host with her show called ‘Keepin It Real with Caramel’ “As We Say 100” on Anchor, a wide range on a podcast digital platform....

“Art has the potential to be a reflection of someone's authentic experience, whether that be a story, an emotion, or just our perspective.” Kira Bursky Creative imagination is always evident in the works that artists bring forth. The uniqueness of every artist is therefore reflected every time they put their talents to action. This is true with our guest today, Kira Bursky, who is a multidisciplin...

“The problem with society right now is we all have multiple soap boxes and we all think our opinion is important and nobody wants to listen to another.” Tom Kelly Comedy is entertaining and every comedian is perceived to be different based on their unique take on subjects that interest the audiences. Like in all other art forms, originality is key when it comes to stand-up comedy, and our guest to...

“I believe all of us have stories to share and that by sharing our experiences, we connect in our humanity.” Maria Koropecky Once in a while, people experience situations where they feel stuck and are unable to move forward in their lives. When this happens, people set out to look for ways in which they can overcome the blocks and one artistic solution to explore is to seek clarity through crystal...

“A person has to want to change in order to change,” Sylvester Boyd Jr. Our history largely defines who we are as a people and explains why we do things the way we do them. Unfortunately, many people do not know their history leave alone that of other people that they live with. This lack of knowledge about history explains many ills that are being experienced today and could be avoided if people...

“Even those worst parts of us are helpful in certain actions at certain times and therefore the idea is to be in choice with your response.” Lisa Kohn A lot of what we become in life is largely determined by the environment we get exposed to and the experiences we get to encounter. Notably, there is no formula for success and this then means that we can always rise above our molded selves and use...

“I decided that like in other things I have done if I was going to fail, I wanted it to be spectacular.” Wayne McFarland Everyone has a story to tell and many choose to tell their stories by writing biographies and memoirs. But how do you make sure you create a sensory experience for everyone that gets to read the story of your life? Our guest today, Wayne McFarland, chose to go the unconventional...

“The results are literally in direct proportion with the actions we take and the actions are in direct proportions with the emotions, beliefs that we have.” Dmitry Badiarov A lot of what we go through in life usually turns out to be the preparation for us to take up bigger responsibilities in the future. This is especially true when we are able to identify our purpose and passionately work to live...

"There just needs to be a radical change in sex education." Rachel Brownstein People join the adults film industry for various reasons, and many do not intend to work in the industry forever. However, the transition from being a sex worker can be quite a challenge for many for varied reasons, as experienced by our guest today, Rachel Brownstein, who had to deal with emotional and psychological tra...

“It is the daily progress that you make on your purpose that gives you sustainable happiness.” Mike Duffy The meaning of happiness varies across different people yet still, there are areas of agreement within all these differences. One of the major areas where people agree on about the abstract concept that is happiness is that it involves the act of giving. Our guest today, Mike Duffy is all too...

“Art in general binds us together as a human society because we can see how others see the world through their art.” Sean Tyler Foley Art has long been used to explain the uniqueness in the being of every individual. That every person is special simply because they are unique and have something to offer is an attitude that should be embraced to encourage and inspire self-expression. This is accord...

“When we spend time doing things that we love simply because we love them, it fills us for the things that we need to do.” Melody Paine The universality of art is a reality that is felt by every individual. In most form of arts, it takes intentional keenness and experience to identify and bring out the details that make art unique. This is especially true in photography. Our guest today, Melody Pa...

“You have to believe in people and trust them because the more trust you give the better people perform.” Rahul Aggarwal When starting out, business owners are always forced to work with tight budgets to remain afloat. With such constraints, businesses have always opted to outsource tasks that are not within their core activities, and sometimes finding qualified professionals to do those tasks can...

“More people can be open-hearted and heart centered and that is a form of leadership that the world is aching for today even in the business.” Joe Bernstein Self-transformation is not an easy journey. However, what is even more damaging is choosing to remain complacent and sticking in the comfort zone. Our guest today, Joe Bernstein has lived on both worlds and understands well the importance of c...

“For every person that I have ever gotten an opportunity to lead, I ask them to always remember seven words, ‘I trust you,’ and ‘I believe in you.’” Kyle Sullivan The leadership journey is not easy considering the numerous challenges that a person has to overcome and the endless lessons along the way. This experience can however be very different when a leader has a supportive and encouraging forc...

“It is always about people first in service of your business goals.” Michael Solomon Times have evolved and continue to do so, and so have people and as a result, the organizations that they work for. The changes have further been accelerated by the current pandemic which has forced organizations to rapidly adjust their behaviors to remain productive. However, moving forward organizations need to...

“You can make every customer feel like they are uniquely valued and that they are not just a number.” Jeroen Corthout Research has shown that CRM can be a golden tool for organizations if used effectively. Its value will however be determined by the quality of data that is entered into the system. The ability to have quality information on demand is the differentiating factor between the levels of...

“Going into every situation anticipating that there’s going to be something that you will learn whether you are going to use it right away or not.” Coexistence requires that individuals respect and treat others with the dignity that they deserve. This means that civility is a fundamental component in the progress of any society. At its core, civility transcends the mannerisms, courteousness or pol...

“Finding your purpose by knowing your strengths and what drives you is important because that is what makes you unique.” Ciara Dilley Navigating through the world of business as a founder is never easy and they usually need support at different levels to make it through. This is especially true for women because of the many roles that they play in their communities. Our guest today, Ciara Dilley,...

“We are only responsible for the part of the solution that inspires us and hopefully it will inspire somebody else” Alicia Hemphill It is trust that forms the foundation of any form of relationship both professional and personal. The ability to be trusted and trust opens up grounds for people to relate authentically and transact at all levels. This is most especially true for leaders when they are...