The Secret of My Success

In a fascinating conversation covering several aspects of human psychology, Erica Lane and I talk about how we tend to forget the “hard times”.  When the universe hits us with a brick wall, we tend to straighten up and fly right for a while.  But with time, the gravity of the lesson may begin to wear off and old habits creep back in. One of the deeper aspects we cover is the idea of Progress Not P...

Have you ever noticed that no matter how hard you try, you keep ending up doing the same stupid things over and over?  Well, I don't know about you, but I have.  And it gets old REALLY fast. I mean I left all those jerks behind at the LAST job I left!  Why are they back in front of me again at my NEW job?  How come I can't seem to lose the weight I SWEAR I want to lose?  And why does my...

Hi there! It's been a few weeks since I last posted an episode. Let's just say that there have been a few things going on. If you'd like to hear the story of the gap and what's been evolving for the Podcast, tune in and give us a listen. This is part of my story in creating and growing the show.  I hope it is a contribution to you.  Just know that no matter what happens in life...

During my conversation with long time acquaintance and kindred soul, Julietta Wenzel,  Julietta shared her journey from a Physical/Occupational Therapist to the healer and spiritual guide she has become.  She shares her view that people will only heal when they truly want and choose to heal.  very often, illness serves a purpose in our lives beyond just being an interruption or a bother.  When we...

After being arrested, receiving a DUI, and nearly losing everything, Hope Long finally found the courage and the strength to overcome her drive to drink.  With time, she has been able to mend relationships and put herself on a path to happiness and success. But it took hard work and brutal honesty with herself to face her demons.   Hope and I talk about how authenticity has become not only one of...

When Zayna found out she was pregnant, she and her partner decided to do everything right.  Whole natural foods, exercise, meditations, spiritual practices, the whole nine yards.  Even with all their preparation, the unthinkable happened - Nor, their son, passed away at birth. Zayna shares her journey as a mother and her experience with grief and the deep sadness that came in the aftermath.  Utili...

From losing her mother at the tender age of 13 to contracting crippling rheumatoid arthritis from a dentist visit, Dr. Joy Vaughn has experienced some harrowing situations.  She has also really leaned on faith and seeking her mission to help pull her through. Join us as we talk about her path through life and how her struggles have and still contribute to her work and service in the world.  Want t...

Raised in Detroit, Michigan and the oldest of 10 children, Joseph believed he had limited options for his path in life.  He decided to try his luck in the military and discovered that he is capable of doing whatever he puts his mind to. Joseph Tolbert is the epitome of an entrepreneur.  Whether it's running his cleaning company, offering wisdom through his bible based training offerings, or b...

In this episode, Leslie Ann Reams shares her journey to find happiness.  After completing several personal development programs, she found herself still feeling unfulfilled.  The problem was there wasn't anything really "wrong" so she didn't feel compelled to "fix" anything.  One day, her son's girlfriend invited her to Church and the rest is history. Originally...

Join us as we explore what it means to live authentically.  Many of us deal with some form of "Imposter Syndrome" where we find ourselves passionate about a hobby or vocation but we feel like I can't really be an expert "since it's just little old me".  We often use convoluted definitions or extreme benchmarks to keep ourselves well outside the field of expertise we u...

Craig Duncan was visualizing his perfect future long before he even knew visualizing was a thing.  Energetic, funny, and full of life, Craig shares what he has learned through the years about how to live a life worth living.  Some of his greatest points of advice are to challenge yourself, surround yourself with people who help you be better, and remember that your life is not just your own. Craig...

Mother of two sons, neither of whom really ENJOYED school, Lydia Harris had to figure out how to teach her sons how to survive in life.  When her younger son told Lydia that he wanted to be a "repo man", rather than belittling him, she took the time to understand what his goal was and to help him accomplish those dreams. After teaching her son how to generate income to pay for his own Ai...

Emmy Award Winning Journalist Lilian Cordova shares her amazing story of achieving her dreams and then losing it all.  Once a legal immigrant, her status changed overnight and she fell from the top of the heap at Telemundo to the bottom of the barrel as a waitress working under the table at a local cafe.  In this Cinderella story, she learned that she had the magic inside of her all along. Want to...

As a someone raised in the Western world, karma has a sort of fatalistic mystique.  When you begin to study and practice Buddhism, you begin to understand that this isn't really how it works. Giorgina Liguori and I talk about karma, cause and effect and how we can create a more peaceful world by focusing on our own circle of influence - first with the self and then with those around us.  As G...

Have you ever wondered how people who have AMAZING relationships do it? In this episode, I have a powerful conversation with Mandy Erel about marriage, divorce, assumptions, family, friends, and doing the "right" things.  Even when you follow the advice and do your best, life doesn't always turn out the way you want it to.  Mandy shares how she and her husband, Tyler, keep their rel...

My guest this week is Molly Scanlon - a long time friend and fellow devotee of personal growth.  She and I talk about an array of topics from Dangerous and Gracious Permissions to the seeming futility of attempting to plan. Molly Scanlon is a substance abuse counselor and Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern in Florida. She has been exploring spirituality and depth psychology for nearly a...

In a vibrant, multi-cultural environment, Sabrina's art journey began. From a young age, she found solace and joy in creative expressions. Influenced by diverse sources, she became a skilled designer, brand creator, illustrator, and painter. Her work is more than talent; it's a personal healing and growth process. This soulful approach connects deeply with clients, manifesting their drea...

This is the very first episode and this is where we talk a little bit about what exactly we mean by the secret of my success.  • What does it mean to explore living a fulfilling life?  • What can you expect in this podcast?  • Why should you tune in?  • Why should you care?  Allow me to take a moment to explain, to describe, to express, to the best of my ability, what we hope to accomplish with th...