Speaking From The Heart

The behaviors that we learn and adapt growing up come from a variety of different sources. Whether they are from our family, friends, or others that we hold close to in our lives, their influences can dictate a number of outcomes in whether we wish to take risks, engage in challenges that we have in our lives, and so much more. When the stakes are incredibly high and you are uncertain about moving...

Starting over, especially when you have not chosen to, can be very difficult without strong assistance and help. The “voice” that we often think that we have in the process of change is overextended, feels strained, and more than likely, is not the kind of situation which we want to be involved in. Today’s episode explores the enduring question of how we can start over, but from the perspective of...

Having an open-minded perspective that expands your horizons can shift mindsets, give different perspectives, and create vast opportunities that would of otherwise not been thought about or considered. Staying in the same geographical environment to perform the "daily grind" can be exhausting, putting us into a never-ending, vicious cycle of repetitiveness that does not fulfill or create sustainab...

Often, your podcast host is asked why he is so open and vulnerable when sharing his story, and why it has been second nature to share it in various ways to deliver meaningful value. The biggest secret to ever opening up about your story is not just about being comfortable with your own story, but knowing that it deserves to be heard by others, regardless of the reaction that is received. Today’s e...

The creative side of our brains allow us to discover and explore possibilities that our analytical sides may not always be able to rationalize. Through this creativity, we are unlocking paths that are not explored through traditional means, and provides us with a clarity and direction that we can replicate in ways that make us explore new paths to freedom. The owner of Blossom Piano Studio & a...

Rejection is a staple of life that we must become accustomed to. By holding onto countless attempts of failure, we will never see the true versions of ourselves. How we deal with rejection, instead of dreading on it, may be easier than it seems. Today’s episode reinforces the importance of walking along the path, even if you are creating it yourself, to allow for opportunities to grow and reduce y...

The energy that we all exude is based on a number of different factors. One of the most important contributions is what we endure through life in order to bring presence, direction, and clarity as to what we are able to do to achieve our aspirations. What if those direction changes includes going through a life changing diagnosis that fundamentally changes the direction you are heading towards in...

Regardless of whatever may ever happen in your life, no matter what may happen, being able to unlock the potential in your heart means seeing things that may not be otherwise seen to the common curiosity about what may happen. Today’s episode explores what it means to connect with your belief in yourself, and what the highs & the lows can help to empower inside of you to become the best versio...

Finding your purpose to accomplish what we are set out to do in our lives may be easier for some over others. Through hard work, proper education, and direction that is granted from the mentors, friends, and family, we are able to define our purpose easily. However, form some, the ways in which this direction manifests comes from unexpected twists and turns that allow us to flourish in ways that w...

We have all faced it. How we handle challenging circumstances from various situations means understanding not only the dynamics of the situations that we potentially face, but also achieving consensus on the issues we have. Once those decisions are made, how can we not be stuck in the “after effects” we typically feel? Today’s episode discussed the feelings AFTERWARDS that you may experience. This...

The energies that we share amongst others are ultimately how we bond with others. Finding ways to make that connection is a transfer of this energy between two (or more) people and has careful interactions/considerations when it comes to what your needs and wants are. However, what does it mean to connect with others to form not only better relationships, but to work on this? Today's episode featu...

Following what was stated in Episode #159, it’s time to yet again talk about New Year’s Resolutions for 2025. Vision boards, setting goals, and even planning for accountability are all on the table, again! We have already talked about these concepts last year in a whole series of episodes. What else could possibly be added to remind us of what we can do to move forward in what our personal, profes...

Accomplishing your goals sometimes takes great persistence and learning from mistakes over and over again. Even if it means that you have keep going back and trying to figure out what occurred and diagnosing the issues, sometimes that does not mean that the problem will be solved right away. Finding your grit and determination to "see it through" can often be difficult when it has so many moving p...

Have you ever had something on your mind that desperately needed to be said, but every time that you start to formulate the response to someone that you are meeting with…the words escape you? How can we be able to communicate more effectively, especially if what we have to say always slips from our mind, lips and/or fingers? Today’s episode shares not only important tips to consider with ensuring...

As we get older, we physically and mentally change. There are numerous resources available for new parents as they start to understand the joys (both literally and figuratively) of their newborn, which includes their behaviors. Unfortunately, the prevalence or understanding of aging parents/grandparents/other close relatives and friends is not widely as available, causing misunderstandings of what...

The end of the year is almost here…almost 40 weeks in! Goals that were set 366 days ago may not be the same shape, form, or even mindset, of what they were once formulated. If they are not the same as they used to be, are they still worth fulfilling? This episode covers this important question, but more importantly, examines how to “wind up” to the unlimited possibilities of seeing those goals thr...

Throughout time, it has been stereotyped that anyone that has a differing thought about a person, concept, theory, or even the world, was ridiculed and thought of as a "radical thinker." Even inventors, philosophers, and other composers have been heavily criticized for their level of forethought and ability to think of ideas that challenge what the traditional, "conservative" thoughts are that soc...

It is so easy to forget that you have the ultimate power to either succeed or fail. Many famous celebrities, both off & on films, television and other expressive mediums have all struggled with this, whether they are public about this or not. What does it mean to believe in yourself, especially with the world that is ever-changing? How can we keep the faith when it is tougher some days over ot...

We are all designed in various ways. Whether we are wired to be more analytical, more creative, or a combination of both, we all bring different perspectives, knowledge, skills, and abilities to the table. Even with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), there are cases to be made of the vast importance of human ingenuity. Humans, however, have limits. Where can we divert our attention to in...

The sense of panic and fear as you are being summoned into the bosses’ office (or in a virtual meeting) can be intimidating, especially when you know that the deepest, darkest fear that would happen would come true: being told that there is a problem with your performance. Whether it is happening across a vast expanse of a conference room table, or staring at the camera on your screen making eye c...

We belong in community! Period. Figuring out what those identities that we align with when finding a community will look different for us, and finding that acceptance will help us to be vulnerable, unleash our true potential, and find ways to navigate obstacles that come through life. Regardless of what that may look like through religion, small groups, book clubs, civic organizations, non-profit...

If you have ever played truth or dare (any version of it), the consequences of each choice (and its corresponding answer) can be challenging to decide which choice to make. When others then challenge you to act on the choice you make, even though you may be waffling on that choice…do you still act on it, regardless of what happens, or do you hesitate to carry through? Today’s episode “challenges y...

In a world of interconnectivity, finding the right communication medium is truly important to not only help you get your message across effectively, but to help others get to know who you are. The last part, personal connection, is vastly important in the relationships, confidence, and determination that we are building to become huge advocates in our ever-changing, ever-evolving growth, particula...

How we see the world and whether the goals, aspirations, dreams, and other areas of life that we strive to develop is a process of the old adage, “seeing is believing.” However, being able to speak into existence the opportunities that we are manifesting sometimes seem out of our control, out of reach, and out of the realm of possibility…until it materializes in front of our eyes. In today’s episo...

If you ever attended a basic economics class, the old saying, "There is no such thing as a free lunch." rings true in the exchange of value that we have on a daily basis. Putting in a hard day's work is what we often have to create in order to provide opportunities that will become available down the road, even if it is earning a paycheck. However, what if you were able to take that energy and app...