The Dare to Dream Podcast

What is the meaning of suffering? It isn’t something we ask for, yet suffering afflicts every human being in some capacity, whether physically, emotionally, spiritually, or existentially (perhaps it’s all the same). It’s how we respond to what we can’t control in life that defines our time on planet Earth. “You desire to know the art of living, my friend?” said Henri Frédéric Amiel, the 19th-centu...

Danny Herlihy is a professional chef and a total badass. He went from a tortured childhood and having no drive, no purpose, and no will to live to becoming an inspired father, partner, and business owner. Expect to learn: How to "mise en place" every aspect of your life (including your children) The heartbreaking reason Danny's arms are covered in tattoos How sports helped him escape bullying but...

Vinny here. I’m back in Japan after a life-changing trip back home to California this past month.  I’m feeling it all, both the darkness and light. In this episode I reflect on these profound experiences and the need for fierce self-compassion amid the uncertainty of life. We don't need to have everything figured out. I certainly don’t. We don’t need the answers.  Live the questions.  Keep digging...

Dr. Lisel (pronounced Lee-Sell) Lewis is a San Diego native who chose to become a chiropractor after multiple misdiagnosis and getting pushed through an impersonal healthcare system. She believes in taking control of your own health, and being the driving force of your own life. Dr. Lisel's practice is in Solana beach and it has become a lighthouse for people who want to feel their best and get ba...

In this solo episode, I (Vincent) share my recent experiences navigating a transition period in my life. I don’t know what the hell is going to happen next—yet, I feel a peace I haven’t had in a long time.  My recent Burning Man experience taught me to go all in on me—my style, my passions, my calling to be uncommon. We all hear that call in ways big and small. Do I stand out, or fit in? Be me, or...

Abby Gooch is a coach, speaker, author, and CEO of Life Force Connection. She trains men, women, and children throughout the world to develop their intuitions to heal and create the lives they desire. In addition to founding Life Force Connection, One Heart Global, and The Intuitive Child she has authored two books: Touch The Light and The Miracle of U, and created the Intuitive Success Coaching P...

How does one bounce back from rock bottom? How do you re-enter your life after a life-changing peak experience? We dove into both of these questions on a special IN-PERSON episode where Vinny was in The Dare to Dream studio! Expect to learn: Where ideas come from What Vinny's first burning man experience was like Why you should break your routine every once in awhile How to integrate peak expe...

Wes Chyrchel is a Consultant, Fractional COO, Advisor, Speaker and Author, who helps businesses operate better to increase profit. He's also a lifelong learner and a total renaissance man so you know that we got along quite well. In this episode expect to learn: Why fear is the most destructive force in your life The powerful rules that Wes lives by Why you should stop watching the news Why We...

Paige Goldstein has been traveling the world for the past 3 years. In this inspiring episode, we dove deep into the highs and lows of the nomadic lifestyle and what it means to follow your calling, trust your intuition and chase what Fills your Sol. Paige has a background in partnerships, sales and brand marketing and has built her personal brand from the ground up while daring to dream big. Expec...

On this episode, Gregory and Vince discuss a concept known as the beautiful destruction, where sometimes our lives need to blow up, collapse and fall apart to be rebuilt that much stronger from the ground up. That is indeed what it feels like Vince is going through. A beautiful destruction indeed; we might ask ourselves: what should I have done? Why is this happening? What am I supposed to do? Sho...

Elijah is a creative artist whose journey has led him to become the published author of Close Your Eyes & Look, award-winning keynote speaker and multilingual entrepreneur. He has a unique gift for seeing and illuminating the very best in people and currently, Elijah is on a mission to fuel America’s dreams at motivation concerts. Expect to learn: - Where true confidence comes from - The bigge...

Vinny here. I've realized that I couldn't move forward with my life and heal the chronic back pain that I've dealt with for the past six years until I learned to love myself, here, now, exactly as I am. I've felt guilt. Shame. Anger. Sadness. I thought they were all due to the chronic pain, but the pain was just a mask for the underlying emotions. I felt unworthy of certain things;...

Mischa Zvegintzov has lived a fascinating life. He went from being addicted to drugs and alcohol at age 17 to a clean and sober life with stops at being a professional snowboarder, a DJ, a yoga teacher, a retail commodities broker, and a stay at home dad along the way. Mischa is now the Chief Influence Officer of The Influence Army, a company that helps heart centered entrepreneurs amplify their m...

Greg and Vinny hash it out on an epic episode, where they discuss topics such as our favorite monk; a Zen parable; what it means for Vinny to live "belly out"; how there's somebody out there in a faraway galaxy just like you gazing into the night sky; and the beauty of transcending rules. This was one for the books, a soul-nourishing hour between two best friends who hope that their...

Sharon Belknap is an incredibly talented artist, creator, and certified hypnotherapist. She describes herself as leading a feisty life of protecting and nurturing what she knows to be true for herself and this episode was one of the most enlightening conversations I've had in awhile. Expect to learn: Why simplicity is essential to unlocking your true gifts Why Sharon traded in Sunday service f...

I (Vinny) am honored to record another podcast with Santana, who is one of my very best friends, a mentor, a spiritual guide, and just a rock in my life.  We met last year in Osaka, yet it feels like we’ve been friends for decades, and even longer, perhaps in a past life. On this episode of DTD we explore the themes of presence, personal growth, and the importance of authentic human connections—to...

“It’s our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.” — Marianne Williamson, A Return To Love In this conversation, Gregory and Vincent discuss the deep-seated fear that reigns in all of us: that of embracing our true greatness. To embrace our own greatness, we must admit to ourselves that what we want isn’t normal, nor is it what everybody else seems to want.  What we want isn’t secure or r...

The journey of following your dreams is never a straight path. There will be difficult, annoying, and painful experiences between who you are today and who you wish to become. "If it were easy, everyone would do it." Today's guest is the king of one liners, Brett Wheeless. Brett is co-founder of Wheelesss Fitness, a personal training company he runs in San Diego with his wife Chelsey...

Expect to learn about Vinny's spiritual odyssey, a journey of self-discovery and healing that goes far deeper than just overcoming back pain. The conversation delves into the process of reprogramming the mind, the role of therapy, and the use of education, journaling, and meditation to change how we view our past and our pain. Our challenges are truly blessings. We just gotta be courageous, us...

Hitting rock bottom caused me (Vinny) to seriously change how I think about my chronic pain, my emotions, my past, and everything about my life for the better. Hitting rock bottom was an absolute gift. I'll never be the same. What we think is a set-back can actually be used as a set-UP to truly live the life that we are meant to live. For more Dare to Dream content, find us on: Apple Podcasts:...

After suffering for 4 years from depression, Tim went from the top sales producer in his company to getting laid off just three months into the pandemic. This was his rock bottom, which forced him to examine his relationship with alcohol and take ownership of his life. Through deep introspection and intentional daily actions, Tim transformed his life and is now a wellness coach and entrepreneur. H...

On this episode of The Dare to Dream Podcast, I (Vinny) discuss the spiritual odyssey I have now embarked upon. For the last six years, I thought my chronic pain has been physical. But after last month—the most challenging month I think I’ve had throughout my twenties—I broke down. This was my lowest point. Yet, it’s exactly what I needed to change my perspective and look at this pain and my life...

This episode marks Dare to Dream history. It was the first video episode recorded in person in Gregory's new office shot with two cameras. If you are listening to this on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, make sure to check out the video on YouTube because it is BEAUTIFUL! Matt Meredith is a friend, a fellow dreamer, and an incredible documentary film maker. He and his wife Leah are the founders of S...

On this episode, I (Vinny) share my full chronic back pain story, which includes how my pain came about, what finding effective treatments has been like, what I’m doing now to overcome the pain, and the physical and emotional toll of living with pain.  Yet, like most of what I write and share about my back condition, this is a story of faith, meaning, and perseverance in the midst of adversity.  I...

What would it be like to jump out of bed each morning, excited for the day ahead? Ikigai is a Japanese concept that encourages you to discover what truly matters to you and to live a life filled with purpose and joy. In this episode, which originally aired on The Mankind Podcast, Gregory and Brandon dispel the notion that passion, purpose, and income must always align perfectly. Instead, they advo...