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Mindful Meals

November 16, 2022 05:38 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MB

If you're having trouble meditating, or just being mindful during the day, use your eating times to anchor yourself to the present. Can you taste the sunshine, water and earth in every bite? Full transcript and links: https://upstartist.tv/ase/mindful-meals I write too! Join my private email list to be notified of new content.

The Art of Listening with Coach & Therapist Steve McCready

October 14, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

After 20 years helping people with therapy and coaching, Steve McCready shares his thoughts on the art of listening. Topics Introducing Steve (0:00) Coaching vs. Therapy for Solopreneurs (7:20) The Art of Listening (20:50) Boundaries (40:45) Listening to and Honoring Yourself (48:10) Steve McCready Steve has worked as a therapist for two decades. He hosts The Sensitive Rebel Podcast, and offers coaching at sensitiverebel.com. Show Notes Follow Steve on Instagram The Sensitive Rebe...

Strength Training for Entrepreneurs with Justin Parkes

September 04, 2021 04:20 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

Justin Parkes, a strength and performance coach, shares how entrepreneurs can build an effective strength training routine. He also recounts his career arc from finance to fitness, and how he has built an enthusiastic community of customers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Topics Justin's journey to performance training (2:40) Building a strength training program (11:24) Superman exercise for virtual workers (30:00) How Justin grew his business (36:10) Justin Parkes Justin is owner and f...

The Four Dimensions of Energy

August 01, 2021 04:42 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MB

Our performance barriers are often related to energy. Understanding the four dimensions of energy - physical (quantity), emotional (quality), mental (focus) and spiritual (force) - can help us identify and overcome what holds us back. 'The Four Dimensions of Energy' Full Writeup & Links: https://upstartist.tv/four-dimensions-of-energy I write too! Join my private email list to be notified of new content: https://upstartist.tv/subscribe/ Show Notes The 4 Dimensions of Energy: Physical, Em...

I Wrote a Book! (plus, a bonus excerpt from The Fail-Safe Solopreneur)

May 20, 2021 06:15 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

On April 15, 2021, I accomplished a life dream by becoming a published author. In this episode, I share the four-year, behind-the-scenes journey of how an idea to write down my own rules for success (for my eyes only) became a #1 New Release book on Amazon, and what I've learned so far. One lesson, that I'm still processing, is that life dreams are necessary, but the journey of becoming - the doing - is the real reward. There will always be the next thing to chase. We never really arrive. ...

Qigong: Cultivating Life Energy for Health & Well-Being with Mimi Kuo-Deemer

March 25, 2021 10:32 - 1 hour - 92.1 MB

Mimi Kuo-Deemer, author of Qigong and the Tai Chi Axis, shares her 20-year journey with qigong and how it can nourish mind, body and spirit. Mimi explains the core concepts of qigong, including yin and yang, the tai chi axis and 5 elements theory. She also walks us through wuji (emptiness stance), so you can get a feel for the practice. Topics How Qigong Changed Mimi's Life (3:40) Qigong, the Tai Chi Axis and 5 Elements Theory (21:15) Wuji & Practicing Qigong (40:25) Lightning Round (1:...

Growing your YouTube Channel with Celine Yeh

March 16, 2021 05:24 - 1 hour - 84.8 MB

Celine Yeh shares her journey from studying chemistry to becoming a YouTuber. How did she grow her company’s channel to over 500K subscribers and 35 million views? What is most important to make engaging and viral YouTube videos? Why did she start her own channel? And how is she able to support herself being a YouTuber and influencer? Celine shares what life is really like behind the scenes as well as many practical tips you can use right away to grow your YouTube channel. Topics From Che...

Two Pockets

February 06, 2021 10:27 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MB

Trying, failing and trying again. 'Two Pockets' Full Writeup & Links: https://upstartist.tv/ase/annual-review-process/ Be a first reader and help shape the final version of my book here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/upstartist I write too! Join my private email list to be notified of new content: https://upstartist.tv/subscribe/

My Annual Review Process & 2020

December 12, 2020 17:15 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MB

How was your 2020? I share my annual review process and what I learned this year, despite not hitting my goals. Topics Mapping the Past Year (5:15) Peaks, Valleys & Incongruities (7:50) Setting Goals & the Path Forward (13:15) Looking Out the Window (18:15) 'My Annual Review' Questions & Links: https://upstartist.tv/ase/annual-review-process/ I write too! Join my private email list to be notified of new content and rewards for subscribers: https://upstartist.tv/subscribe/

From Fashion to Documentary Photography with Nicky Quamina-Woo

November 04, 2020 08:53 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

How did Nicky Quamina-Woo go from being an art director in the fashion industry to a documentary photographer? Nicky shares the challenges of being an independent journalist, building trust with the people she photographs, and taking photos that resonate with viewers. Topics Becoming a Documentary Photographer (4:15) On Being Welcomed with a Camera (20:45) Taking Photos that Move & Connect (38:20) Nicky Quamina-Woo Nicky Quamina-Woo is a documentary photographer who splits her time bet...

Outsight

September 02, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Change happens from the outside in, not from the inside out. We need to play with new ways of working, being and engaging with others to reshape our image of what we can do and what's worth doing. Topics Outsight (0:00) The Paradox of Authenticity (6:10) Play with Yourself (9:30) 'Outsight' Episode Write-Up & Show Notes I write too! Join my private email list to be notified of new content and exclusive rewards for subscribers.

Live for Today or Tomorrow?

July 29, 2020 18:12 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Is it possible to live for today AND tomorrow? Darren shares one approach to be kind to your past, present and future self. What work, activities, and experiences bring you joy AND compound positively? Are you honoring “past you” by learning, adjusting, and living courageously? Are you honoring “future you" by giving him/her at least 10% of your time, attention and money? Topics Live for Today or Tomorrow? (0:00) Making Yesterday a Dream of Happiness (5:13) Making Tomorrow a Vision of...

How to Get Published with Elaine Pofeldt, Independent Journalist & Author

July 24, 2020 06:09 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Elaine Pofeldt is an independent journalist whose work has appeared in Forbes, Fortune, and Fast Company. Her book, The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, explores how entrepreneurs are scaling to $1 million in revenue prior to hiring employees. In this episode, Elaine draws on her experience as a Journalist, Senior Editor and Author to share how you can get more media exposure as a solopreneur - and publish your next book. Topics Introducing Elaine Pofeldt (0:00) Elaine's Journalism & ...

Entrepreneurial Survival, Growth & Impact with Elizabeth Tan

June 04, 2020 08:43 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

Elizabeth Tan shares her intertwined journeys leading her family business, Heatwave Shoes, and starting the non-profit Sight to Sky, which provides eye care to people in remote communities along the Himalayas. She also opens up about the challenges of having a job, running a NGO and raising a daughter, and what’s she’s learned about goals and work-life balance. Topics Growing up in a family business (6:40) Expanding Heatwave Shoes (15:00) Founding Sight To Sky (27:00) Balancing Work & L...

Live the Questions

April 08, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

A month ago my salsa friends and I shared our personal challenges over smoothies. Most revolved around feeling more whole and complete with ourselves and our lives. I've thought about that conversation for weeks. Here is my unsolicited advice to friends in their 20s searching for purpose, work, home and satisfaction. More than anything, this episode is a reminder to myself to love and live the questions - cause they never go away. Topics Satisfaction? (6:20) Home? (9:35) Work? (13:30) ...

Hard-Earned Lessons from Building a Social Enterprise with Founder Anny Chang

April 01, 2020 13:35 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

How did Chang Tsi Tzu (Anny), a college senior with no work experience, grow City Wanderer from a college assignment to a social enterprise that has impacted over 11,000 high school and college students in 23 cities worldwide? And after seven intense years building City Wanderer, why is she leaving her “dream job” to start anew? Topics Starting City Wanderer (3:45) Growing & Sustaining City Wanderer (20:30) Attracting Talented Employees & Volunteers (39:35) Balancing Personal & Professi...

Naturopathic Principles for Optimal Health with Dr. Stephanie Berg

March 26, 2020 14:03 - 1 hour - 81.2 MB

Naturopathic Doctor Stephanie Berg shares how we can boost our immune systems during Covid-19. She also shares her journey from lawyer to naturopathic doctor, and how we can employ naturopathic principles to stay healthy working on our own. Topics Boosting Immune System during Covid-19 (3:00) Naturopathic Principles for Optimal Health (15:15) Managing Stress & Behavior Change (40:35) Optimal Sleep (52:45) Body Listening & Peak Fertility (1:05:20) Dr. Stephanie Berg Dr. Stephanie Berg...

Xiu Yang: The Ancient Art of Self-Cultivation with Mimi Kuo-Deemer

March 19, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

What is Xiu Yang? And how can we apply its ancient principles of self-cultivation to take care of ourselves and the world? Yoga, qigong and meditation teacher Mimi Kuo-Deemer shares how we can bring more of our whole, balanced selves to work, relationships & life. Topics The Art of Xiu Yang (3:50) Unity, Vastness & Gardening (15:00) Living Seasonally (32:13) Cultivating Spaciousness (43:23) Freeing the Inner Critic (49:40) Mimi Kuo-Deemer Mimi Kuo-Deemer has practiced and taught yoga...

Tour Guide Yous Sopanha - Everything is from the Heart

March 13, 2020 07:44 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Yous Sopanha lost his father and 100 relatives during the reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. He shares his family's story of survival and growing up with 1,000 orphans. We also discuss his work and approach to life. What are the challenges of being a self-employed tour guide while supporting dozens of family members? And why does he keep giving with an open heart? Topics Surviving the Khmer Rouge (3:30) Keeping an Open Heart (27:25) Being a Self-Employed Tour Guide (36:05) Stress, Ho...

Salsanerd Jimmy Yoon - The Accidental Dance Career

March 05, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

Can you imagine a life centered around what you love to do the most? Professional salsa teacher Jimmy Yoon joins ASE to discuss ashe (the power to make things happen), building community, terraforming, and stumbling into his life's purpose. His dance career might be accidental, but a deeper look into Jimmy's journey reveals a blueprint to win friends and influence people. Topics Ashe! (4:00) Building Community & Trust (14:00) Terraforming, Undeniability & Authenticity (35:30) Committing...

Mindsets, Tools & Models to Reinvent Yourself with Paul Millerd

February 27, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

Paul Millerd has a unique story to tell about his journey from management consultant and MBA to digital nomad, writer and coach. In many ways it is harder for those of us with prestigious jobs and degrees to reinvent ourselves and live our ideal life. Paul has thought deeply about the future of work and carving one’s own path in the world, and has helped hundreds of people reinvent themselves. In this episode, Paul and I discuss mindsets, tools and models to face the challenges of reinventi...

Artist & Songwriter Tuimi Finds Her Purpose

February 20, 2020 05:24 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Tuimi shares her musical journey from songwriter to singer to producer - and from Germany to Vietnam - to launch her first two singles, Purpose and Menina. What is it like getting started as an independent artist? Topics Songwriting & Vietnam (1:25) Life as an Independent Artist (19:10) Callings, Plans & Purpose (33:54) Tuimi Tuimi is an artist and songwriter of Vietnamese descent from Dresden, Germany. She currently resides in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tuimi on Instagram | Tuimi on ...

Unlocking Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality

February 07, 2020 16:36 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

What’s often forgotten about Kobe's #mambamentality Kobe Bryant has inspired millions to work hard and be excellent. But what makes hard work, curiosity and tenacity a whole lot easier? 'Unlocking Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality' Episode Write-Up & Links I write too! Join my private email list to be notified of new content and exclusive rewards for subscribers.

Making Morning Routines Stick with Tiny Habits

January 30, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Do you have a morning ritual? If you’re like me, you’ve tried to do certain practices in the morning - meditation, tai chi, visualizations - but they’ve never stuck. This episode is about picking ONE morning ritual and making it so easy to do that it becomes an automatic part of your morning - no motivation required. 'Making Morning Routines Stick' Episode Write-Up, Video & Show Notes I write too! Join my private email list to be notified of new content and exclusive rewards for subscribe...

Spring Cleaning for Chinese New Year

January 25, 2020 08:57 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MB

Sweeping out the old to let in the new. Happy Lunar New Year! Chúc mừng năm mới! 新年快樂! 'Spring Cleaning' Episode Write-Up & Links I write too! Join my private email list to be notified of new content and exclusive rewards for subscribers.

How I'm Taking Advantage of Having (Near) Zero Subscribers

January 13, 2020 08:28 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MB

Thoughts on standing out and growing your audience when starting from scratch. 'Zero Subscribers' Episode Write-Up, Video & Links I write too! Join my private email list to be notified of new content and exclusive rewards for subscribers.

Making a Living by Making a Difference with Ho Thai Binh

January 03, 2020 10:06 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

After graduating from one of Vietnam's top universities and studying finance in Australia, Ho Thai Binh chose to return to his hometown, Vung Tau, and work for the provincial government. But that wasn't enough to pay the bills nor "cool" enough for his girlfriend. That was the turning point. Could he make a living by making a difference in Vietnam? Binh shares how he has spent his 20s trying to solve social problems in Vietnam. Topics Building a social impact career in Vietnam (3:50) Star...

Decade in Review: Lessons from My 30s

December 27, 2019 13:57 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

So long, 2010s! I spent this decade trying to do creative, fulfilling work that could support a location independent lifestyle. In my case, that was starting a business that gave world-class MBA admissions advice to thousands of applicants - especially from developing countries - for free. This episode is quite personal and not easy to share, but I hope that it encourages you to do your own decade in review. Looking at the past 10 years: What are you most proud of? What were your bigges...

Staying True to Your Art while Making a Living with Filmmaker Boo Junfeng

December 22, 2019 04:41 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Can you stay true to your art while making a living? At age 15, Boo Junfeng knew he wanted to make films, even though this wasn't a career path in Singapore. In this episode, Junfeng shares the career choices that allow him to make films close to his heart. Boo Junfeng Boo Junfeng has written and directed two feature films – SANDCASTLE (2010) and APPRENTICE (2016), both screened at Cannes Film Festival, and several award-winning short films. In 2008, he became the first recipient of the Mc...

What I Learned from Asking 30 People about their Perfect Day

November 20, 2019 10:10 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Last year I started asking friends and strangers about their perfect day. I realized 90% of my Kindle books were written by white males from western societies. The thinkers I admired shared a similar worldview. Where could I find different ideas about the good life? I wanted to learn from a broader spectrum of lived experience. Rich or poor, young or old, accomplished or not – it didn’t matter. I wanted to listen to everyone, even that random dude across the street in Vietnam. We idolize th...

Wu-Wei and What Ancient Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us about Peak Performance with Edward Slingerland

November 20, 2019 10:02 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Success does not always come from thinking, trying or striving harder. The ancient Chinese philosophers believed that wu-wei – effortless action aligned with the natural order of things – was the answer. Edward Slingerland, author of Trying Not to Try: Ancient China, Modern Science and the Power of Spontaneity, presents Confucius’, Laozi’s, Mencius’, and Zhuangzi’s strategies to access wu-wei, as well as the cognitive science demonstrating its power. Topics Wu-wei, De, and the Way (5:50) ...

Demystifying Intuition with Simone Wright

November 20, 2019 09:38 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Simone Wright, author of First Intelligence, explains how intuition works, and how we can use it to reach our highest potential. Topics Simone and First Intelligence (3:15) Recognizing intuition (9:35) The foundational triad of intuition: peace, precision and perception (19:23) The paradox of taking action and letting go (41:37) Remembering the future (49:55) Playing in the intuitive field (56:00) Simone Wright Simone Wright is an internationally recognized expert on intuitive intel...

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