Exploring the creativity of the human spirit with just five simple questions. Those questions give us a window to explore the journey and life story of people that look like they have it sorted.
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
This week I am with Steve Gerein, a musician, entrepreneur, dream follower and co-founder of SongShop an online platform dedicated to bringing musicians and songwriters together.
Our conversation is testament to the benefits of coming to personal development work early and the recognition that we are in charge of what we get out of life and how we feel about it.
As mentioned in my shortcast on Sunday, Steve is one of my younger guests who are taking the information that is readily available and running with it. There really is no excuse any more, Personal Development is mainstream and everything you need to know is available online.
I hope you enjoy this conversation and take inspiration from it.
Full Text for this post along with Steve’s website and social links are all available at:
http://www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/steve-gerein-songshop
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
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Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Have you ever had one of those moments when facing reality makes you want to reach for the vodka? If the answer is Yes then you may understand how today’s guest Nate Rifkin felt when a regular morning routine of Energy drinks combined with Vodka was preferable to facing the self hatred, career failure and loneliness of his life.
His turning point came whilst practicing Taoist meditation whilst standing on a street corner in a silly costume. Six years later, Nate is now happily married, a published author and is using his natural talents to develop a successful career.
What Nate Rifkin brings to this show is the clarity and freedom he discovered from facing the truth of his situation and using the path of inner change to empower him to take the small daily steps required to walk the path of outer change.
Full Text for this post along with my Guest’s website and social links are all available at:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/nate-rifkin-reality-or-vodka
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
My guest on the show today is Wayne Mullins for whom life is about being a better person every day. Our conversation is his journey through transition and recovery and his commitment to living with deep integrity and commitment to personal progression, relationships and creating experiences that lead to having good stories to tell when the journey is over.
Gaining Insight
What you will discover through this conversation is how ‘script’ and ‘ego’ trip us up, how it is possible to recover from depression and the value of connection and self evaluation.
Like many people, Wayne followed a success script that ultimately leads to crash and burn. If you follow this podcast you will know that breaking this pattern is a repeating theme. and there is good reason for this. We all follow different scripts, but there is a common thread: A script is a path that is not of your choosing. It is an external model given to us through family, friends, culture and media. These models work to an extent, but measuring happiness, success, joy or contentment on outside circumstances leads to breakdown. We begin to lose our way.
The breakthrough occurs when we start to gain clarity on what is more important to us and start to create our own personal success model. That is what happened to me and it’s why I created the Life Passion & Business podcast as a route out of the wilderness. This show is about exploring the journey of others to draw parallels and gain insight into your own existence.
The point is when we choose a path that is in alignment with our wishes, values and beliefs the ups and downs on the journey become part of the quest of life.
Full Text for this post along with Wayne’s website and social links are all available at:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/wayne-mullins-being-better-every-day
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
This week, we are talking about what it takes to build community.
My guest is Peter Elam, a software developer. But you will not hear anything about computers or coding on this show. That is because Peter is also passionate about education reform and creating healthy communities that support people to build a better future, deeper connections and clarity in communication.
Through listening to our conversation you will discover what Peter believes the conditions are that enable people to thrive, make friends that are lasting, and the importance of what he calls ‘wet social cement’.
If you are intrigued by Peter’s software app for document communication and sharing, it is clever management system called Diamondtree. There is a free 14 day trial and Peter is generously offering Life Passion & Business listeners a 50% discount on the purchase price.
To obtain this, use the code PASSION (all caps) at the checkout on Peter's website DiamondTree.org
Direct links to this and all Peter’s websites and social media channels are available at:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/peter-elam-search-for-community
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
What Hayden brings to the podcast, is a beacon of light that can support others to make the switch before falling into the trap that many don’t recognize until it is too late.
Many of my guests talk about Life Transitions which sadly come about due to serious illness or unforeseen circumstances. I often describe this as the Curve Ball because it appears to come at us unseen and out of the blue. Retrospectively most recognize the signs that led up to this momentous event, and that ignoring the warnings is what caused it.
Hayden is different. He had the wisdom and the tools to turn his life in a direction that supported his well-being before it was too late. What’s more, he also uses his positive outlook to support others in making the switch in their lives.
Full Text for this post along with Hayden’s website and social links are all available at:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/hayden-humphrey-drop-the-script
If you are interested in working with Hayden, he runs a quarterly eight week program entitled ‘Unscript Your LIfe’. He is also offering a downloadable quiz to discover how scripted your life is. Links to both of these are included on our website via the above link.
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Ari Galper is familiar to me as The World’s #1 Authority on Trust-Based Selling. I have known him for about 20 years and his name is synonymous with direct and information marketing since 2005.
This interview explores the life lessons that led to him creating authentic techniques for building trust in business and personal relationships.
It was a sales call with a dream client that shocked Ari to the core and was a catalyst to start a revolution in the world of sales communication.
“This is so ethically wrong it is dehumanizing…
This is not how human beings should be treating each other.”
He has developed a system for re-building trust that has gone on to save marriages and resolve difficult communication issues with teenagers.
Full Text for this post along with Ari’s website and social links are all available at:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/ari-galper-building-trust
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
When I first spoke to Sarah Santacroce, she introduced herself as the Hippie turned Business Coach, which gave me visions of VW Beetles and flowers, so I was instantly hooked and intrigued to learn more. As you will hear, Sarah has a lovely European Accent with a twist of California that is charming to listen to.
She is part of a growing tide of marketing professionals (myself and several other guests included) who are questioning the dubious path that sales and marketing has taken over the last 20 years. Recognizing that it was not healthy to squeeze herself into a model that doesn’t fit her values and personality, Sarah has created a new niche for herself with her business marketing approach and is here to share her story with us.
I hope you enjoy this conversation and discovering more about the Gentle Marketing approach with Sarah Santacroce.
If you are interested in discovering how Sarah can help you, a good place to start is with her free download of “The One Page Marketing Plan”. Click on the link below to access this along with her other links and social media connections.
Full Text for this post along with my Guest’s website and social links are all available at:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/sarah-santacroce-gentle-marketing-revolution
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
This is a re-release of the conversation I had with Bryan Clayton in June 2020. He is known as the Uber for Lawn Care and I found his story fascinating so I hope you do too.
It all started when he was 13 years old whilst playing his Nintendo. In an attempt to get him moving, his dad suggested they go and cut the neighbour's lawn. It was the $20 his neighbour paid him that got him wondering how many lawns could he cut. By the time he reached high school, he had 200 customers and fast forward a few more years to college, he was already employing five people.
By 2013 he had taken it to 150 employees and $10 million in revenue. However, for Bryan, this signalled the time to move on. So he sold the company to Lusa holdings and tried retirement for a while, but found he needed more of a challenge.
This is where the birth of GREEN PAL came into existence.
Full Text for this post along with my Guest’s website and social links are all available at:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/bryan-clayton-uber-for-lawn-care
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however, the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
John’s story begins at his birth just 2 weeks after his parents and 3 older siblings had arrived in Toronto, Canada. Having liquidated all of their life in war-torn Vietnam, John’s parents had moved the family across the world to start a new life “for the betterment of the next generation”.
When he turned 40 last year, John expected to celebrate by inviting family and friends to take a big holiday with him but thanks to COVID this didn’t happen. Nonetheless turning 40 is a landmark for John and, as you will discover, the party idea holds more significance than it would for most
Full Text for this post along with my Guest’s website and social links are all available at:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/john-vuong-resilience-relationships
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
The one thing that stood out above everything with Axel Meierhoefer is his dedication to Precision and Excellence. Our conversation is the journey from his early passion for aviation and how that led him to understanding that success is when…
“People really gel into a coherent team that enjoys collaborating with each other.”
He says it’s about anticipating what the next person needs, when it is needed and what you need to do, not because somebody told you, but because you’re doing it in support of the overall objective.
“That form of success has a lot to do with trust…
It’s a very special chemistry.”
It’s a level of trust that’s not easy to establish, especially because people mostly have different personalities, goals and perspectives on how things should be.
Full Text for this post along with Axel’s website and social links are all available at:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/axel-meierhoefer-precision-excellence
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Today’s guest, Jason Barnard brings an eclectic mix of blue dogs, punk and SEO with this wildly varied and interesting conversation.
Jason is a man who has chased life experiences and is full of amazing stories including many interesting connections with UK 1980’s pop heroes. We also discuss mental health issues and losing the rights to his beloved identity as a blue dog.
The Full Text for this post along with Guest’s Website and Social Links are all available at:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/jason-barnard-blue-dogs-punk-seo
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of our Events and Resources visit: www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Support For Podcasters:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
When Gloria Rand received a message to write a book about Love during her meditation, it was a complete surprise to her. It was so Not her topic, and yet writing this book turned out to be the healing journey that was exactly right for her.
This conversation covers Gloria's journey from working as a writer and producer for The Nightly Report in the 1980's, through the transformative years nursing her sister, writing her book 'Live. Love. Engage and her subsequent alignment with love that has led to her to being known as 'The Insightful Copywriter'.
Full Text, Guest’s Website, Book and Social Links are all available at:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/gloria-rand-finding-love
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of our Events and Resources visit: www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
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Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. Not only does it support the Content Creators and their Guests, it also helps other Listeners find good content.
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Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Geraldine Schmidt is the founder of The Story Weavers. An online service that connects children from around the world through monthly collaborative writing projects. It's all about nurturing kids' active communication skills. Geraldine says that…
"Everything previous to this was preparation for what I am doing now."
In this conversation we discover how an early passion for communicating with horses and building a successful career wasn’t enough to alleviate her debilitating self doubt.
The turning point came when she discovered a book that showed her the way to inner peace and the discovery that success is not a measure of how well you are doing in the world. It is a feeling that comes from within.
Since then her mission has been to support children to face life's challenges with confidence and handle conflict in a way that builds relationships rather than breaks them.
Full Show Details, Guest’s Website and Social Links are all available at:
www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/geraldine-schmidt-active-communication-skills
Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary; to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring; and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.
There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.
For full details of our Events and Resources visit: www.lifepassionandbusiness.com
Your Support Is Appreciated:
Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. Not only does it support the Content Creators and their Guests, it also helps other Listeners find good content.
Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Today’s guest ‘Paul Glover calls himself the No B S ‘Work Performance’ Coach. This podcast is about how he earned that reputation.
Paul’s childhood was strongly influenced by his father, a union man at GM who hated his job but strongly stood up for the rights of the workforce. This is what inspired Paul to become a Labour Lawyer. So, after military service he dedicated his attention to building his career, eventually rising to become Vice President and Labour Lawyer for the organization he worked for.
“As With Every Good Story, There’s An Up and a Down”
Paul’s down was his inability to resist opportunities to receive kickbacks and bribes and he had a business partner who was prone to drug and cocaine abuse. This was a lethal combination that led to some pretty dubious activities. Being found out, and having his partner testify against him, culminated in a 5½ year prison sentence.
“If I had not gone to prison I would have died”
Being incarcerated gave Paul plenty of time for resentment and reflection on the direction his life was heading. Boredom eventually led to studying religion and philosophy. But, coming out of prison was a rude awakening to the realities of finding a job and being snubbed by people he used to know.
“They tell you, you’ve done your time and everything will be okay.
It’s not going to be okay!”
However, Paul did manage to turn things around and has put his life experiences to good use. Being a labour lawyer gave him definitive insights and opportunities to understand people objectively. Being a union negotiator taught him how to deal with and stand up to conflict. In prison Paul also learnt how to avoid conflict, engage people who are emotionally distraught and support people through difficult situations.
“Everybody earns their scars, and you should be able to learn from them.
After all, you’ve paid the pain price to get them.”
These life experiences have enabled Paul to become the no b.s. coach he is today. He believes there is a lot of untapped potential in people, and his driving passion is to draw that out. Paul is not afraid to address the blind spots people don’t want to talk about. So his contribution is to help his clients see the cause of a problem and support them through the process of overcoming it.
Paul says success is being relevant, interesting and memorable as someone who cares. And, the meaning of life is to fulfill your potential and be the best person you can be. For Paul, that means having a positive impact on the people he meets every day.
Thank you for joining me with Paul Glover the No B.S. Coach. His links are below along with opportunities to enjoy more podcasts and other resources on the Life Passion & Business website.
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Paul’s book WorkQuake: Making the Seismic Shift to a “Knowledge Economy” is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/WorkQuake-Making-Seismic-Knowledge-Economy-ebook/dp/B006894EPE
Life Passion & Business links:
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Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Today’s guest is Tracy Lamourie and our conversation topic is Activism and International PR. Tracy always wanted to be a writer or a journalist, so began with the school newspaper. By nature Tracy has always been an activist. With striking red hair and a wicked sense of humor I can see why she is now an undeniable force in the world. Today she is an award-winning international publicist, but that wasn’t her original plan.
She met her husband, Dave Parkinson through a chance meeting when she was in her early 20s. Together they explored their mutual interest in advocacy work, racism, sexism and activism. They co-hosted a radio show called Uppercut on CIUT Toronto where they explored these topics.
Building A Reputation In Activism & PR
Tracy and Dave became advocates for Jimmy Dennis while exploring the arena of wrongful convictions and the death penalty state side. Their campaign secured Jimmy’s release in 2015, by which time he had been on death row for 20 years. Tracy’s drive and passion to get Jimmy’s story heard is what contributed to his freedom today. Since his release Jimmy has become a recording artist.
Tracy has always been passionate about human rights and giving a voice to the unrepresented. Working on the campaign for Jimmy and others enabled her to develop her skills in PR and Media relations. She has learned how to harness this power to the best advantage.
“Over the years our pro bono work got our advocacy featured in media worldwide from Der Speigal in Germany to CNN to the front pages of newspapers in Florida and Texas”
Tracy’s Media & PR Business
Recognising this was her niche, Tracy began developing it as her business in 2015. The business is now known as Lamourie Media and her success is signified with Media and PR awards. Tracy is known as a Public Relations thought leader and is frequently quoted on Human Rights issues. She is also a regular guest on TV, Radio and Podcasts worldwide on topics of ‘Leadership, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship’.
“With my clients, I seek to amplify, elevate and celebrate.”
Tracy has a lot to say. She is sharp witted and has drive, passion, which is probably the contributing factor for the reason she speaks quickly. I had to slow her down a few times to take it all in, but I hope you enjoy this fast pacing conversation with Tracy Lamourie.
Thank you for joining me for Activism & PR with Tracy Lamourie. Her links are below along with opportunities to enjoy more podcasts and other resources on the Life Passion & Business website.
Life Passion & Business website links:
- The Five Questions FREE eBook with worksheets
- Live This Week / Online Events
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Tracy Lamourie's Links:
- Website: www.lamouriemedia.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylamourie/