Peace and Possibilities
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsDiscover how to be happy, peaceful and content, no matter where you are in your life or career. Learn from successful people who share life lessons and stories about their journeys. Each conversation will leave you feeling inspired and looking forward to what’s possible. And you’ll be more peaceful because of it!
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56. Update your dream and trust the process
December 02, 2020 15:33 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBUpdate your dream and trust the process. Hmmm...can you think of an easier way to get what you want? As far as "ease" goes, I think "update your dream and trust the process" is right up there with, "say what you want and see what happens". Which is good news for you! Why? Because asking the right questions and watching the answers come is something only you can do to figure out what you should do. So start asking, "What’s my next right step?" Then stop an...
55. She opened herself up to the possibilities
November 25, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB"I always knew I wanted to write…" But my guest on this week's podcast was thinking either/or. How many times do you think this way? It's one way or the other. It's black or white. This is wrong and this is right. What if instead you opened yourself up to other possibilities and you came to work to make a difference? It's amazing what can happen when you consider another perspective. (And for perspective, be sure to check out my new book, Peace, Possibilities, a...
54. Surround yourself with people who care!
November 18, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThat's it, that's all you need! Wouldn't that be nice? For Alan Kaye, my guest on this week's episode of The Peace & Possibilities Podcast, he tried something he thought he wanted to do and found out it wasn't for him. He's had quite the interesting journey to his own business that's included art, education, hobbies, and incredible experiences with his childhood heroes. He realized he didn't want to have the life sucked out of him, saw too many boxes, and didn't want ...
53. What a combo: Sisters, Fashion, and Great Leaders
November 11, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB"It sparked something new in me", says my guest on this week's episode of The Peace & Possibilities Podcast. And then, quite simply, it was her life…. I'm talking about Shellie Thompson, stylist and founder of Closet Wardrobe You, and she wants you to be excited about getting dressed in the morning. What does this have to do with Peace & Possibilities? Only everything. Listen in to this week's episode and you'll see what I mean. We both agree, if you're loving wor...
52. Corona Conclusions with Dr. Wayne Pernell
November 04, 2020 16:43 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBWant a salve for Coronavirus? Our final guest in this four part series on lessons learned from the Corona Virus, is Dr. Wayne Pernell. He's many things: a coach, a TEDX speaker, a leader, a podcaster, and a best selling author. And he's an awesome person! This episode is full of great insights and positive messages to focus on during this persisting, stressful time. Wayne reminds us that this pandemic is not personal. Our perspective around all of this uncertainty...
51. Corona Conclusions with Julie Bruns (soon to be author)
October 28, 2020 13:36 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBOur third guest in this four part series on lessons learned from the Corona Virus, is me. As we close in on the end of the year, I wanted to offer my insights on the lessons I've learned in 2020. It's hard to believe we are still going through all of the same stuff that started in March. What is it with this never-ending saga? On one hand, I wish I had a magic wand to put everything back to normal, but on the other hand, I'm glad some things are not normal anymore. I'm ...
50. Corona Conclusions with Food Network Designer Taniya Nayak
October 21, 2020 14:23 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBI'm launching a four part series on lessons learned from the Corona virus in 2020. Our second guest in this series, on this episode, is Food Network designer, Taniya Nayak, and as usual, she has many uplifting messages to share. More light and love than you're used to is a good thing. Especially in 2020 when there is still a lot of uncertainty and the new normal is setting in. Want to hear some positive things that have come out of this crazy pandemic? Well, you're in luc...
49. Corona Conclusions with Sam Bruns
October 14, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBI'm launching a four part series on lessons learned from the Corona virus in 2020. We will have a college student, a famous designer, a winery founder, and a TEDx speaker. Our first guest is Sam Bruns, and he urges us not to let one little thing ruin our day. He gives a great example: If you had $10,000 and you dropped a dollar, you wouldn't let the loss of that $1 ruin your day. You'd still have $9,999 to enjoy! What If someone ruins 10 seconds or 10 minutes of your day? Why w...
48. Just ask for it, clearly
October 07, 2020 16:18 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBLately, maybe you've been wishing for something new… Maybe you've been asking for it or writing about it… Maybe you've been telling other people what you want… Either way, you were putting it out there. You were deciding you wanted it. You were believing it could happen. And then guess what? If you're like my guest on this week's Peace and Possibilities Podcast, Daisy, you "coincidentally" were offered it, or it was delivered to you from the most surprising occurrence. Voila! D...
#47. Harmony, not balance
September 30, 2020 21:05 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBI just love when I interview someone and we share experiences that are very similar, but we didn't even know each other at all! When I talked about meditation and mindfulness this week on the Peace and Possibilities Podcast with Dr. Asha Pai Bohannon, she shared her own daily practice and how she figured out what she needed to change to begin her own healing. We don't always see new problems as opportunities to teach us, but when we can ask ourselves this question, we're so much ...
47. Harmony, not balance
September 30, 2020 21:05 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBI just love when I interview someone and we share experiences that are very similar, but we didn't even know each other at all! When I talked about meditation and mindfulness this week on the Peace and Possibilities Podcast with Dr. Asha Pai Bohannon, she shared her own daily practice and how she figured out what she needed to change to begin her own healing. We don't always see new problems as opportunities to teach us, but when we can ask ourselves this question, we're so much ...
46. Sparkly energy coming your way
September 23, 2020 20:25 - 28 minutes - 26 MBHave you ever met someone who is just sparkly when they talk? I hope so. If not, then you're in luck this week! Beatrice Adenodi is a shiny bowl of energy and has a unique perspective on business and integrating mindless behaviors into our everyday lives. On this week's podcast, we talk about reflecting on our own behaviors, questioning our biases, and how awareness is just the beginning. Trying to find where you fit in is difficult at any age, but when ...
45. How we make a difference counts more than you know
September 16, 2020 18:41 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBJoin me in this touching podcast as Cliff Jones shares about the unconditional love and unity of a family, with a partnership soaked in mutual respect and friendship. In life, mastering the inner game is so important as we figure out our purpose and what will make our time on this planet meaningful. As he was rolling through trauma earlier in his life, he found acceptance, courage, and wisdom on the other side. We talk about neuroscience, what's it's like when your ener...
44. Find something that sticks
September 09, 2020 13:30 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBWhether you're looking for the right job, the right person, the right city, the right (fill in the blank), finding something that sticks is paramount. Something that sticks to what? Well, that depends. If you're searching for a meaningful life, one with purpose, with value, with lasting impact, then that something is the "thing" that gets you up in the morning. That "thing" is the reason you're excited to work or live each day. That "thing" becomes the basis for all you do as...
43. Losing his way and bouncing back
September 02, 2020 13:55 - 28 minutes - 26 MBMy guest on this week's episode of the Peace & Possibilities podcast has so much wisdom to share. Cliff Jones is quite the inspiration, if you ask me. And he married a very special lady, if you ask me (as he mentions). And now he's leveraging a lifetime of experience to bring business owners tons of value so they can live their purpose. Listen in to discover the many life lessons Cliff is willing to share, and the impactful moments that shaped his life then, and now. Our conve...
42. Are you un-inspired where you are?
August 26, 2020 13:10 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBWhere are you in your life - personally or professionally? Do you ever stop and wonder, like my guest on this week's Peace and Possibilities Podcast, Taylar Barrington-Booker, "I'm still here; what kept me here? Why did I do this in the first place?" We can't always make a move as soon as we want to. Planning and preparing is important. Sometimes making the move anyway is what you need to do. Like taking that risk to get that reward. Letting go of good, for better to c...
45. He's crazy, not me!
August 19, 2020 13:54 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBA happy, peaceful life is possible! You know that! At least I hope you do. Please say you do! At least start thinking it, until it becomes a belief! My guest on this week's episode of The Peace & Possibilities Podcast is Dr. Wayne Pernell. In the 7th grade, he remembers listening to a speaker on career day, and thinking, "I love everything he says". What a unique and important moment to capture something that makes you happy and lights you up. (For you teachers, parents, and boss...
41. He's crazy, not me!
August 19, 2020 13:54 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBA happy, peaceful life is possible! You know that! At least I hope you do. Please say you do! At least start thinking it, until it becomes a belief! My guest on this week's episode of The Peace & Possibilities Podcast is Dr. Wayne Pernell. In the 7th grade, he remembers listening to a speaker on career day, and thinking, "I love everything he says". What a unique and important moment to capture something that makes you happy and lights you up. (For you teachers, parents, and boss...
40. Create the atmosphere you desire to grow in
August 12, 2020 13:08 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBYou're lucky if you have a parent that was instrumental in your life. I hope you know that. Not everyone does (have a parent like this). If you don’t, you can look toward others to support you. Find those great friends, mentors, or colleagues who want to see you grow and thrive. Find people who’ve had success in their lives and ask them for advice. Share your thoughts with them and ask for their feedback. Tell them you admire their accomplishments and you’re interested in l...
39. Making other people happy makes you happy
August 05, 2020 14:21 - 32 minutes - 30 MBMaking other people happy makes you happy. And thank goodness for that! Can you imagine where we'd be if we didn't care about taking care of each other in any capacity? I'm guessing that taking care of people isn't something we all long for. For some of us, this is the driving force in our lives. We want to find love, we want to be parents, or we want to make a difference with our work. All of these roads involve taking care of others, in one way or another. My guest on this week...
38. Don't second guess yourself so much
July 29, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWhen you know, you know. About a job, about a person, about a house. When you know, you know. You may experience it as a nagging. You may experience it as a nudge. You may experience it as a tree falling on your house. Or you may experience it as you asking a million people what they think about so and so, or this place, or your role, or your problem. But deep inside, when you really get quiet, and you finally ask yourself the question, without distractions…you know. So, why do w...
37. What happens to one of us, happens to all of us
July 22, 2020 14:51 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBWe are all connected. In one way or another, we humans are all connected. We have choices in how we live are daily lives, whether we're helping the planet, our country, or our family. Marc and Kim Ramirez know this very well. They've been living a very different life than the one they started decades ago. Marc was a successful high school and college athlete, but living a very unhealthy lifestyle. Until he wasn't. He saw the pain and suffering in his own family growing up around un...
36. Every person has potential
July 14, 2020 23:35 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBI've definitely been learning some interesting things on my podcasts lately. Smart people are everywhere (that's not the interesting part - I was already sure of this!) and I learn something new every day, especially when I talk to my guests. Angel Marie is no exception. On this week's episode of the Peace & Possibilities podcast, we talk about the gifts we all have, the feelings we need to pay attention to, and learning how to appreciate the journey. Ah, if life was always so simple...
35. Do what you love, love what you do
July 08, 2020 12:59 - 25 minutes - 23 MBGet ready to be blown away by a young lady who decided she wanted to become a pilot when she was 14, and then made it happen by the time she was 18! Yes, you read that right! “Do what you love, love what you, and have faith in your dreams,” urges my guest, Jessica Vargas, on this week's episode of the Peace & Possibilities podcast. Growing up, she had a fascination with flying, and her parents supported her, showing her what was possible. She knew it would be a long road and it woul...
34. I cannot still be here in 6 years!
July 01, 2020 13:54 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBHave you ever had that lucid moment when you realized you just couldn't continue with what you were doing for one more day? In relationships, in life, at work? What do you think about this statement? Just because you're good at something doesn't mean that's what you should be doing for the rest of your life. What if we defined what success looked like for us in the end result, like how we'll feel, the environment we'll be in, the people we'll surround ourselves with, then defined our ...
33. Don't silence those signals!
June 24, 2020 14:17 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBHave you ever had someone trying to dictate where you should go? In the car, in school, in life? Or worse, did you let them tell you what to do even if you knew it wasn't the right move? My guest on this week's podcast is Neha O'Rourke. She was in that place, searching for a way to have a career she loved. She shared with me that we work 90,000 hours over our lifetime. No wonder so many of us want to be happy at our job. That's a lot of time spent away from our families, with other...
32. Let life lead
June 17, 2020 13:41 - 28 minutes - 26 MB"The universe has lots of amazing opportunities lined up for you", says my guest on this week's podcast, Kelley Kosow. She's the author of the book The Integrity Advantage, and she knows a thing or two about being successful. Life is never a straight line to our goals. We plan for it to be. We expect it to be. And then...we go for it, and something unexpected happens. We realize it's not what we thought it would be, or we find something else that lights us up. Sometimes it happens whe...
31. Why were you never asked this question?
June 10, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBYou have a dream. You want to be something. You want to achieve something. You're attracted to this role of teacher, nurse, healer, or business owner. What about this role/job/person truly inspires you? Who is this person being that is telling you that you want to be that thing too? What is drawing you to that? What's inspiring about it? What is the why? What if we all just took the time to go inside and ask ourselves these questions? Trying to figure out the patterns, discoverin...
30. She wanted to create change
June 03, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBHave you ever been told by a parent, a teacher, a coach, a boss "I don't think you'd be successful at that" or something similar? I hope not. But I'm guessing at least one time in your life, someone along the way told you that you weren't cut out for something. It's almost guaranteed in this ever changing world. Did it spark an instinct to prove them wrong? Or did you believe them? I sincerely hope it made you determined to prove them wrong. Because ultimately we get to d...
29. Respect, love, and admiration
May 27, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBLive, love and appreciate all you have. Is this a quote from Instagram? Maybe, possibly. I do know for sure that it's a quote from Ron Onesti, my guest on this week's podcast, and the owner of many businesses that help us do just that - enjoy experiences. Have you ever met someone who loved life and then made everyone around them feel the same way? Knowing just how to do this isn't as much about learning a process, as it is about dwelling on what makes you happy. Spending time with...
28. I don’t need to fit this mold, to be who I am
May 20, 2020 12:17 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThose are the words of Alle Pierce, my guest on this week’s podcast. She’s the epitome of resourcefulness and learning not to settle. If you were to ask her in college what her dream was, it was to be a reporter. She’d been working hard to make that happen but when she was finally in it, she realized it wasn’t what she was meant to do. So she started asking questions, meeting new people, researching, and asking herself what she was going to do about it. And she was determined to do so...
27. Empower other people and watch them flourish
May 13, 2020 12:44 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBHow often have you thought about sports or hobbies, and the impact they have on our lives? I hadn't given it much thought until I started looking back at all the lessons that sports can teach us (now that my kids have gone through so many phases of sports, from 5 years old and now approaching adulthood). When I think back about all the talks we had with them, I would say 80% focused on an issue they had to face on their teams, with players, coaches, etc. There are a myriad of life lesson...
26. What motivated him to help people?
May 06, 2020 12:52 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWe have busy lives. Whether we have a family and a career, a career and no family, or we're concentrating on raising decent human beings, we're always striving for something. It's different for each of us. When we look at where we are in our lives or careers, it's not often that we contemplate on how we ended up there. Sometimes it's never at all…until someone asks. My guest on this week's podcast has thought about it. When Rob was 14, his mother passed away from cancer. He already ...
25. Determined to seek harmony
April 29, 2020 15:13 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBHave you ever made a decision, at any age, simply determined to see it through, and then when you finally arrived at your goal, you didn't want it anymore? This has happened to me several times. I'm not sure if it's because I finally achieved it and then needed to seek something else, another goal needed to be looming. Or if it's because I finally could see all that it would entail and I was mistaken. Or worse. I was wrong all along and just wanted to stick to what I committed to, even if...
24. Let me ask you, do you want ataraxia?
April 22, 2020 17:11 - 7 minutes - 6.43 MBShort answer: Yes. Why? Because it means being in the state of calmness and tranquility. And what better state to be in these days, don't you think? When I asked myself what might be needed this week, this is what came to me because it's what I've been needing. Even though we're all less frazzled not running around "out there", we still may be lacking the sense of calm and peace we'd like to feel inside our homes and inside our heads, given the anxiety that might be coming from all ...
23. Get out of your funk!
April 08, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThere's a lot we can do to stay motivated and positive, while continuing to grow and learn during this unprecedented time. Join me on this episode as I review what adults can do, and we hear from a special (almost 18 year old) teen, who shares his thoughts on making the best of the remote learning and working environment we all find ourselves in these days. Our mindset is a powerful tool that we all have control over. Listen in and then maybe share with your kids (or coworkers) to inspi...
22. Less stress and more time!
April 01, 2020 14:28 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIf you're feeling overwhelmed and wondering how you're going to get through this unprecedented time, consider how much less stress you'll have: Less money spent on gas Less traffic Less time spent driving Less time spent commuting Less laundry Less drama at school Less drama at work Less worrying about what to wear to work Less arguing Less checking up on your family when they aren't with you Less stress about not having enough time Less worrying about where to go for ...
21. A little more joy at work/home
March 25, 2020 14:34 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MBWe can have more JOY in this crazy time. We just need to think about it a little differently as we adjust to a new normal. Below are a few ideas... Sleep more Read more Love more Clean more Relax more Eat together more Talk more Laugh more FaceTime more Get inspired more Simplify more Create more Be grateful more Meditate more Listen to this week's episode of the Peace & Possibilities podcast on how to bring a little more joy into your daily work or...
20. Taniya Nayak has designed her life!
March 18, 2020 13:52 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBAnd you can too… Restaurant Impossible has a bright light, and her name is Taniya Nayak! She's inspiring for a lot of reasons, but wait until you hear her describe her journey to becoming a famous designer on a popular TV show. You'll never guess what her first job was! Happiness exudes from Taniya, and it's because she's moved toward opportunities and situations that were a natural fit, slowly and determinedly. Her aha moment was when she realized on a trip with her sister, that "I'...
19. Resourcefulness, gratefulness, and celebrating small wins
March 11, 2020 17:29 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBThis is what Lori Lefcourt recommends if you want to continue to make things happen. She should know, as the co-founder of Unicreamer, a healthy alternative to coffee creamer, and a truly passionate person who knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur as soon as she began her accidental career on Wall Street. Lori is my guest this week on the Peace & Possibilities podcast. She shares some stories about just knowing where she was meant to be, then committing to do whatever she needed to do. ...
18. And then there's this...
March 04, 2020 14:43 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MBHave you ever dreamt of going somewhere, or doing something, or seeing something, and then having it surpass all of your expectations? Well, I can tell you from experience it is an amazing feeling. Just when you think you’ve seen a lot of beautiful things, you get to see more beautiful things, and then you realize, beautiful things are all you ever really want to see....beautiful things, beautiful people, beautiful scenes. And you get to make it so. YOU get to make it so, because you...
17. Don't be afraid to change your path
February 26, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWouldn't it be great if we could walk around knowing exactly the right path and all of the steps to get exactly where we want to go, and then get there exactly when we want to get there? Who wouldn't want that? A better question: Who actually ever gets that? You may have guessed it…very few people. Not because we don't work hard, not because we aren't creative, not because we didn't have a dream…but because we get stuck thinking about the end game, instead of being present along the w...
16. Every good thing is on the other side of fear
February 18, 2020 23:23 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIf we could only get past this idea of fear wanting to stop us. It's not that we shouldn't or won't feel fear, it's that we will feel it and should move forward anyway. My guest this week on the Peace & Possibilities Podcast, was careful not to let fear stop her from getting what she wanted. She was in high school when she realized that she could possibly combine two of her passions and then set out to do just that. And she hasn't looked back. Ali simply wanted to see what was possibl...
15. I'm going to figure this out!
February 12, 2020 14:25 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBYes, you can figure this out! I promise! What message is your day giving you? This probably isn't something you ask yourself each day, but maybe you should. Why? Because it will help guide you to what brings you (and the world because of you), just a little more joy. Asking questions, staying curious, really wanting to know how you can use your strengths to serve the world, this is what will help us get to a place where we can thrive and be content. This week on the Peace & Possibili...
14. Sir, you changed my life today!
February 05, 2020 13:55 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIf you really want to feel inspired to be more grateful, listen to this week's podcast. Kevin Schmiegel, CEO of Operation Gratitude, shares stories about his military career, lessons he's learned, and the words that stuck with him throughout his lifelong journey. He gets to see gratitude every day, inside Operation Gratitude. Retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Schmiegel is the CEO of Operation Gratitude, whose mission is to forge strong bonds between Americans a...
13. You create your own world
January 29, 2020 14:52 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBEveryday, we walk around this world, bumping into people, smiling at strangers (hopefully) and never really thinking about what one person may have to say, that you need hear or feel or know. One day a few years ago, I walked into a Starbucks in San Diego, and was drawn to this beautiful woman, writing at the counter. I sat next to her and we began talking. I love connecting with people, but I just felt like I HAD TO connect with her. So I did. And as it turns out, we both had aha mome...
12. Three things that helped him heal and thrive
January 22, 2020 14:01 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBMy guest this week survived a traumatic brain injury, and went on to graduate college early, get his MBA, and thrive in a strenuous career. Chuck Chung had inner hope, and a few other key traits that contributed to his miraculous recovery. You'll be amazed at what he survived after the doctors told his family he likely wouldn't walk or talk ever again!
11. Could your hobby turn into a thriving business?
January 15, 2020 15:11 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBJoin me as I interview Maria Panno, who figured out how to do just that. She'll inspire you as she talks about what your true product really is and her advice on taking advantage of the momentum so that you can experience excitement and freedom to keep going after your dreams. Maria Panno is the founder of Infinite Warrior, where healing meets fashion. Check out all of her lovely designs and feel the energy that emanates from these beautiful pieces! You can find her details below. Be...
10. Why North Face Co-Founder, Hap Klopp, thinks you don't have to be the smartest person in the room
January 08, 2020 15:02 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB"What do you think about when you wake up in the morning?" Hap Klopp thinks that's what you should be going for….when you wake up in the morning and when you go to sleep at night, what can you not stop thinking about? Then the rest is just hard work! Learn about where he didn't fit in, the variety of jobs he had, and why he thinks failing is so important.
9. "Be as curious as possible", because "curiosity breeds humility."
December 18, 2019 13:47 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBJena Viviano realized that having the job that everybody else wanted wasn't her definition of success after all. Instead, it was about how much time and flexibility she had. And she paid a difficult price figuring that out. Learn how she turned all of that stress into a thriving career helping people. Jena is an ex-Wall Streeter turned career coach and entrepreneur who helps go-getter professionals articulate their personal branded career story to land their dream jobs. http://www.jenavi...