On Becoming
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsMy name is Daniel Lim and this is the podcast where I explore the journey on becoming the best version of yourself. What it means to live a good life. In the areas of work, relationships and wellness.
The most important conversations during my journey are the conversations with myself. But I’m also fortunate to have had fascinating conversations with real people about real topics and real feelings that we all experience in our own lives. Stories are what brings us together. It’s through stories, that we find a common currency to connect and build relationships with people. It’s these relationships that we learn the most about the world around us and who we are. I’m sharing those conversations and stories with you.
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More information and content from the podcast can be found on Daniel Lim's YouTube channel, Instagram and Twitter @daniellim_me
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Episodes
World Traveler | Scott Eliab
August 23, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBScott Eliab is a world traveler, dancer, and accountant. After a few years of working as a CPA, he left to Japan to teach English. We explore the value in making decisions like this, and how it changed his world-view. We also talk about how no matter how many places he’s visited and sites he’s seen, it all comes down to the connections and relationships you make that really make it a valuable experience.
The Podcast is Back | Daniel and Devon
August 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBOn today’s episode I chat with Devon Coombs, who was a guest on episode 15 but will now be my co-host on this podcast going forward. On this episode we chat about what happened to the podcast, where it has been, the current landscape, and what to expect going forward. We also talk about what it’s been like working from home as finance and accounting professionals, as well as preview other topics we hope to cover in the coming weeks. Like this show? Please leave a review here - even one se...
Voyager Craft Coffee | Sameer and Lauren
June 08, 2020 01:28 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBVoyager sources, roasts, brews, and serves some of the best coffee in the Bay Area. Borne out of an intense desire to usher in a new paradigm within specialty coffee. On this episode, we talk about their voyage that began with a coffee cart and two optimistic people. A voyage towards wanting to bring new & intense & unique & challenging flavors to coffee. And a welcoming and engaging environment unlike any other cafe. Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Voyager Coffee (@voyagercraftcoffee) ...
My New Morning Routine During COVID-19
April 25, 2020 22:06 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBOn this solo episode of this podcast, I share my new morning routine During COVID-19 and things to think about as you design your very own routine. Like this show? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so I can thank you personally! Also, you can also find me at: YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMi5wUXA5Y8Mh-9YoAUVRPQ?view_as=subscriber) Instagram (@daniellim_me) Twitter (@daniellim_me) Email (dlim@daniel...
The Importance Of Mindfulness During COVID-19
April 06, 2020 06:30 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this first solo episode of this podcast, I speak about the importance, necessity and responsibility for mindfulness and training the mind during the coronavirus pandemic. And that the greatest contribution to society today is staying home.
The West Coast Advantage | Gabe Yanez and Arielle Bloom
March 15, 2020 02:38 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBGabe is an experienced Digital Sales and Marketing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the health wellness and fitness industry. Arielle is focused on providing a platform for education in Fitness, Health, and Wellness to help any and all achieve their goals. Together, they founded The West Coast Advantage Online Coaching and Podcast. Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Gabe Yanez (@_gabeyanez) Arielle Bloom (@ariellesunshine) The West Coast Advantage (@westcoastadvantage)...
The Importance of Failure | Alex Miller
February 11, 2020 19:29 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBDetermined sports creative that brings fresh and innovative twists to storytelling in an industry that is proud of traditional values. Alex talks about growing up in a family of pirates, her passion to encourage and move others. The power of sports, why we need to learn hard skills, working hard but also being kind. And the importance of failing. Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Alex Miller (@alexxmillaa) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmiller044/ Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) San Jose Sh...
Sam Kabert | Soul Seeker
January 23, 2020 03:17 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBSam is a Silicon Valley native and Founder of WhatUp Silicon Valley, a Silicon Valley based media network. He is also a 40 under 40 recipient, podcaster, author and coach. Sam knows the ins and outs of establishing yourself in the Hustle and Grind that is Silicon Valley. He has also successfully built SwagWorx, a business centered around promotional products. On this episode, Sam talks about his passion for inspiring people to do things they never thought possible. And how he believes in th...
Recipe for Life | Brandon Dearden
January 13, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBBrandon Dearden is an experienced Executive Chef with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Specifically Michelin star restaurants. Currently in Silicon Valley, Brandon is now a private chef cooking for the ultra high profile in tech. Brandon dives into his journey on becoming the culinary expert that he is today, and more importantly, what cooking means to him and how that has changed from when he first started. Brandon talks about proving value in any relationship ...
Mission of Life | Matt Beard
January 06, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBMatt is a military veteran who spent almost three years as an army ranger in the 75th Ranger Regiment - U.S. Army’s premier large-scale special operations force, and it is made up of some of the most elite Soldiers in the world. Matt’s military experience has given him the ability to problem solve, collaborate and delegate under any work environment. Matt has since transitioned to the field of construction in pursuits of career development with passionate, motivated companies and individuals...
Marvin Santos | Understanding
January 01, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBMarvin Santos otherwise known as Tito Marvin is one of the few CrossFit Level 3 certified trainers but more importantly, someone I observe as a well grounded individual and whom I have the privilege of calling a good friend. Marvin shares his journey which started as a massage therapist and health educator back in 2008. We talk about the broader concept of understanding. And the micro and macro implications that result from a lack of understanding of other people as well as ourselves. We ta...
Erick Bell | Educate and Entertain
November 11, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBErick Bell is an accounting professor at Las Positas College. He previously taught at Golden Gate University and University of San Francisco. His goal is to educate and entertain - while encouraging people to pursue careers in accounting. Erick started his professional journey as an auditor at one of the largest accounting firms in the world, KPMG. It was there that he began pursuing teaching. On this episode, Erick talks about how he changed his dream of making a lot of money first and then...
Liz Adams | Helping Others Through Mindfulness
October 28, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBLiz Adams has been competing in the sport of CrossFit for over 7 years. On this episode we talk about her walk away from competing in the Sport of CrossFit. Finding a way to crave learning. And learning about herself as she focuses on her practice of mindfulness. Liz talks about “How do I need to be, to allow others be who they are”. And how we often struggle to be kind and compassionate with ourselves. Featured Guest/People Mentioned Liz Adams (@lizadams21) Jami Tikkanen (@jamitikkanen...
Devon Coombs | Moments that Matter & Teaching and Helping Others
October 21, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBDevon Coombs is a technical accounting advisory professional. He started his career at one of the largest accounting firms in the world, Deloitte. But he wasn’t always around accounting. Devon grew up never knowing his father. And when he was 15, his mom passed away. It was then, that Devon found solace in music - first playing with various bands and eventually starting his own record label at 18 years old. With that eventually failing and forced out of his home, Devon found himself waiting ...
Ryan Blackwell | Serving People Through Giving Them an Experience
October 14, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBRyan Blackwell is both an educator and entertainer. He discovered early on that he was passionate about sports and serving others - by giving people an experience. After playing lacrosse at Cal Poly, Ryan pursued a masters in sports management at USF. He then spent time with the San Jose Sharks organization before becoming a core member of the NCFit coaching staff. On this episode, Ryan talks about the role his mom has played in his life, changing his last name to Blackwell in 2018, and why ...
Daniel Enskat | Artificial Intelligence and Holistic Movement
October 07, 2019 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBDaniel Enskat has written over a dozen books on the global asset management industry and has lectured at universities around the world alongside speakers such as Secretary of State John Kerry, Dr. Mark Mobius, ex-Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan, Professor KC Chan and former Prime Minister Gerhard Schroeder. After a stint as a Consultant for the World Bank, he co-founded Warren Enskat as Managing Partner, AI Research and Analytics. Daniel also serves as the CEO of the Compliance Strategy Institut...
Daniel Hong | Changing Corporate Culture with Health and Wellness
September 30, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBHealth and fitness has always been important to Daniel Hong (“DH”). Since his High School wrestling days through today, he has been on a constant journey of improving myself and increasing my ability to help others achieve their goals. In 2007, Daniel was diagnosed with Lymphoma. The challenge of overcoming Cancer inspired him to recommit to being healthy. Since 2009 he has been committed to his personal fitness and a part of the NC Fit community. In 2011, Daniel began training clients and c...
Kristin Kremers | Do What You Are Afraid To Do
September 23, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBKristin Kremers is a New York based filmmaker who travels the world to uncover and capture unique heartbeat moments that set her subjects apart. She shoots, edits and produces music, travel, and lifestyle content for brands, nonprofits and celebrities. Kristin pursued a brief career in fashion merchandising before she was drawn back behind the camera. Inspired by her previous experience shooting a documentary film in Uganda, Kristin moved to New York to embark on a career in the film industr...
Rachel Young | Gratitude and Accountability
September 16, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBRachel Young vowed to change her lifestyle after hitting the scale at nearly 200 lbs. She adopted a love for fitness, made a daily goal to push herself out of her comfort zone, educated herself on proper nutrition, and lost over 50 lbs. In the process she became a competitive CrossFit athlete, turning her passion for a healthy lifestyle into a career. She uses her experience to push her clients past their limits and to remind them to never give up. She is currently a CrossFit Level 2 coach a...
Danny Burde | Spending Time Alone and in Silence
September 09, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBDanny Burde and fell in love with fitness when he needed to gain weight for his high school football team. He read everything he could on exercise, nutrition, and health. He also experimented with everything under the sun, since he was not a naturally gifted athlete and needed all the help he could get. His love for exercise continued throughout college, where he played football at San Jose State University as a running back. He double majored in Psychology and Kinesiology with an emphasis i...
Lauriane and Dominic Jackson | Couple on the Map
September 02, 2019 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBLauriane and Dominic are a young couple who discovered their common love of travel back in 2015. In 2019, they took time off from work and traveled to 23 countries in the span of four months. I worked with Lauriane when I was at KPMG, one of the largest accounting firms in the world. The two are extremely focused individuals who understand the importance of having a growth mindset. And the power of setting and sticking to a plan. I sit down with the couple to talk about their willingness to ...
Elisabeth Cardiello and Kristin Kremers | Brave Conversation
August 26, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBI participate in what my friend and host Elisabeth Cardiello calls a “Brave Conversation”. She is the owner of Caffe Unimatic and the founder of legacy out loud. Brave Conversation was created by Elisabeth with the intention of bringing humans together around a table over coffee to take positive steps forward. We sit down with NYC based cinemotagrapher, Kristin Kremers, to exercise holding space in each other’s experience to answer the question - what does becoming mean for you right now? ...
Jay and Liz Adams | Adams Strong
August 19, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBJay and Liz Adams were born and raised in Rye, New York. Starting out in the world of finance, they are now fitness professionals currently living in NYC. The brother-sister duo have been training and competing together in the sport of CrossFit and other fitness style competitions for over 7 years. But that is about to change as they both embark on the next chapter of their own individual journeys. Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jay Adams (@atrain4240) Liz Adams (@lizadams21) Jami Ti...
Joe Lavacca | Strength In Motion
August 12, 2019 06:59 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBJoe Lavacca is a physical therapist in NYC for almost 10 years. He has seen (and been a part of) both the good and the bad of the profession. He has developed a style that centers around education and empowerment through his experiences with mentors, continuing education, teaching for RockTape, and his own personal battle with depression. Those experiences, coupled with the birth of his daughter, re-shaped his view on life and his career. Joe and I sit down and talk about how in all aspects ...
Eric Brown | Beneath the Surface
August 09, 2019 08:04 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBEric Brown is the founder and owner of Waterline. A full audio post creative studio who’s featured work includes the 2018 NBC Olympics, US Open tennis and Shawn Mendez. Eric is also the co-owner of CrossFit Union Square located in the heart of New York City. Eric and I talk about the fact that everyone just need to start on something, the importance of travelling alone, how the details are what makes the thing the thing, and what happens beneath the surface is what really matters. Featured...
Elisabeth Cardiello | Coffee For All
August 09, 2019 07:45 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBElisabeth Cardiello is the founder and owner of Caffe Unimatic. She had business cards at six and her first product on shelves at 13. She graduated from business school, spent time at Credit Suisse and a hedge fund, dealt with loss, found herself, found her passion, more loss, learned the meaning of post traumatic growth, started a coffee company (with a story you won’t believe!), gave two TEDx talks, and was featured in the NetFlix documentary Coffee For All. Elisabeth is famous for asking ...
David Tao | What the World Needs
August 09, 2019 07:25 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBDavid Tao is BarBend’s Co-Founder and Editorial Director. David is a veteran of the health & fitness industry, with nearly a decade of experience building and running editorial teams in the space. He also serves as a color commentator through USA Weightlifting. In his free time, David is a voice over actor and can be heard in animated films, independent shorts, music videos, commercials, and podcasts. David and I talk about how we often punt big life decisions, how we are in the golden age o...
The Journey On Becoming
August 08, 2019 07:53 - 5 minutes - 5.83 MBOn Becoming explores the journey on becoming the best version of yourself. What it means to live a good life. In the areas of work, relationships and wellness. I am sitting down and having fascinating conversations with real people about real stories, topics and feelings that we all experience in our own lives. It’s through stories, that we find a common currency to connect and build relationships with people. And learn about the world and who we are. I’m sharing those conversations and stor...