Action Ignited

Action Ignited

By Jason Hoggarth & Issam HatahetEducationSelf-Improvement
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Action Ignited episodes

  • The Time Trade-Off: Fast Success vs. What Really Matters

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    In this episode of Action Ignited, Jason and Issam unpack the hidden cost behind chasing rapid success, the trade-off with time. Izz reflects on his desire to accelerate milestones, but also acknowledges what might get lost in the process: time with family, presence, and peace. This conversation is about more than ambition, it’s about asking what’s really worth it.

    What You’ll Hear in Today’s Episode:

    • Izz’s internal battle: wanting to speed up success, but not at the cost of family.
    • How to evaluate which trade-offs are temporary and which ones can damage your peace long-term.
    • How ambition can blind you if you don’t regularly check your values.
    • Why sometimes slowing down is the most powerful play.
    • Questions to ask yourself when deciding what’s truly worth your time.

     Have you ever felt this tension between wanting more and wanting to protect what matters?


     Send us a message @ActionIgnited or email [email protected]
     to share your story.

     Stay present. Stay intentional. Stay ignited. 🔥

    27 min
  • Create Your Path: Side Hustles, Strategy, and the Bridge to Your Bigger Goals

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    In this episode of Action Ignited, Jason and Izz explore what it really looks like to create your own path, especially when you're not in your dream job (yet). They break down how side hustles can act as a financial bridge between your current reality and your future vision, why sometimes “part-time in your purpose” is the most strategic move, and the pros and cons of turning hobbies into income streams.

     What You’ll Hear in Today’s Episode:

    • Why side hustles are less about passion and more about positioning.
    • How to fund your long-term business goals without burning out or going broke.
    • Strategic ways to test your dream career before you go all in.
    • The danger of monetizing hobbies: does everything you love have to become a business?
    • How to reframe “means to an end” work as part of your bigger picture.

     You don’t have to wait for the perfect moment to start. You just need a strategy that respects your reality and moves you closer to alignment—one intentional step at a time.


    Send us a DM @ActionIgnited or email [email protected], we’d love to hear your story.

    Your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Build smart. Build aligned. And as always, stay ignited!

    35 min
  • The Ideas That Shaped Us (Even When We Didn’t Build Them)

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    In this episode of Action Ignited, Jason and Izz dive into the ventures that never happened, the ideas they almost built, walked away from, or outgrew. Because sometimes, the ideas you don’t pursue shape you just as much as the ones you do. This is a conversation about alignment, clarity, and learning to separate ego-driven ambition from purpose-driven action.

    What You’ll Hear in Today’s Episode:

    • The business and career choices Jason and Izz nearly built and why they passed.
    • Why “saying no” can be a form of growth, not failure.
    • How old ideas teach you about identity, timing, and alignment.
    • The emotional pressure of feeling like you “quit” something and how to reframe that.
    • What past decisions reveal about who you are today as a builder and leader.
    • The value of revisiting past visions to audit your current direction.

    Ideas aren’t wasted just because they weren’t built. Every “no” teaches you what kind of “yes” is worth your time, energy, and alignment.

     What’s an idea or venture you walked away from, and how did it shape you?
     Send us a message on IG @ActionIgnited or email [email protected].

     Let your past ideas refine your direction, not define your worth.
     Build from clarity. And as always, stay ignited!

    32 min
  • Season 5 Kickoff: Identity, Alignment, and the Real Cost of Growth

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    In this Season 5 premiere of Action Ignited, Jason and Issam get personal. They open up about who they are now, what they’ve outgrown, and what they’re still building within and outside of themselves. This episode is about checking in with your values, your energy, and your direction before you build anything else. From emotional honesty to execution strategy, this is the foundation of what’s to come.

    What You’ll Hear in Today’s Episode:

    • Iz & Jason reflect on building their journey for the last 6 years.
    • Izz shares the identity shifts that shaped his coaching and personal growth.
    • Honest discussion around chasing legacy and what’s really at stake.
    • The emotional pressure behind ambition: outgrowing parts of yourself while trying to stay aligned.
    • Real talk on what it costs to build something meaningful, and why most people avoid that part.
    • Season 5 intentions: Less filtered. More real. Fully aligned.

    Building the life you want starts with being real about who you are right now. Identity isn’t fixed, it evolves. The question is: Are you building from truth or from pressure?

    What’s one part of you that you’ve outgrown and one part you’re still wrestling with?

    DM us @ActionIgnited or email [email protected].

    You don’t have to build alone. Build from alignment. Build for impact.  And as always, stay ignited!

    36 min
  • The Season 4 Blueprint: Lessons on Alignment from Our Top Guests

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    In this episode of Action Ignited, Jason and Issam reflect on the most powerful lessons from Season 4’s guest lineup. Exploring how alignment across mind, body, emotions, and purpose creates the foundation for sustainable success. From emotional intelligence and passion-driven routines to systems thinking and spiritual clarity, this season brought it all. Whether you’re scaling your business, building your health, or searching for balance, this episode offers a blueprint rooted in real, lived wisdom.

    🔑What You’ll Hear in Today’s Episode:

    • Jeff Jacob – The role of emotional intelligence and feedback loops in true leadership.
    • Jordan Hurley – How turning passion into process creates long-term growth.
    • Raymell Bentley – Letting energy flow, releasing control, and embracing spiritual presence.
    • Gabby Kulikowski – Reframing strength and empowering yourself through intentional physical stress.
    • Pete Sacco – Why mind-body-spirit alignment is essential, not optional.
    • Kamil Tilden – Building clarity and direction through systems, structure, and visualization.

     Alignment isn’t a buzzword, it’s a strategy. And it happens when you build awareness across every part of yourself, then take consistent, intentional action toward the version of you that feels whole.

     What was your favorite guest takeaway from this season? Share it with us on social @ActionIgnited or email [email protected].

     Stay aligned. Stay consistent. Stay ignited!

    33 min
  • Becoming Whole: The 4 Dimensions of Personal Growth

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    In this episode of Action Ignited, Jason and Issam break down what it really means to become your best self and why it’s not about perfection, performance, or proving something to the world.

    Instead, we explore how growth comes from integration across four core areas: physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. Each dimension unlocks a deeper level of clarity, discipline, and peace and when they come together, you don’t just look successful... you feel whole.

    What You’ll Hear in Today’s Episode:

    • Physical: Why self-trust starts with keeping promises to your body
    • Emotional: How to build resilience and reframe your response to pressure
    • Intellectual: Why mental clarity depends on managing your inputs
    • Spiritual: How purpose and faith anchor you when performance breaks down

    Thanks for tuning in to The Action Ignited Podcast. Your best self isn’t built from the outside in, it’s built from the inside out. If you’re ready to stop proving and start integrating, this episode will give you the clarity and structure to begin.

    Want to share your story or how you’re building in these four areas? Connect with us on social @actionignited or email us at [email protected].

    Subscribe, leave a review, and join us next week. Until then, stay ignited.

    35 min
  • Why You Don’t Need Something New: You Need a Challenge

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    In this episode of Action Ignited, Jason and Issam break down a common trap in personal growth: mistaking boredom for misalignment.

    It’s easy to believe that when something feels repetitive or slow, it means you're stuck. But what if it actually means you're in the right place and just need a new challenge within that space?

    We explore why people often abandon their goals too soon in search of novelty, and how to reframe progress as staying committed while still evolving. Whether it's in business, fitness, or relationships, the breakthrough often comes not from switching paths but from going deeper on the one you're already on.

    What You’ll Hear in Today’s Episode:

    • The difference between being bored and being off track
    • Why growth often looks like doing the simple things better, not different
    • How to introduce challenge without changing your whole direction
    • What it means to stay aligned and keep pushing
    • Real talk on resisting the urge to start over when things slow down
    • How to set purpose-aligned challenges to reignite progress

    Thanks for tuning in to The Action Ignited Podcast. Don’t let boredom trick you into abandoning the right path. Challenge yourself within your mission and watch the growth compound.

    Want to share how you're pushing through your own plateau? Hit us up @actionignited or email [email protected].

    Subscribe, drop a review, and we’ll see you next time. As always, stay ignited!

    26 min
  • How to Find Calm When Life Feels Overwhelming

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    In this episode of Action Ignited, Jason and Issam explore how to stay grounded when everything feels like too much. From work stress to mental burnout, it’s easy to fall into escape-mode but there’s a better way.

    Instead of checking out, what if you leaned into something small that brings you focus, joy, and calm?

    Jason shares how building LEGO sets like the iconic 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GTR has become a simple, hands-on activity that helps him feel relaxed. They also talk about shifting away from late-night habits that used to drain them, moving toward more intentional practices. This episode is all about choosing fun that refuels, not numbs.

    What You’ll Hear in Today’s Episode:

    • The power of building small, joyful rituals into your routine
    • Why outlets don’t always mean escaping
    • The late-night trap of reclaiming time by sacrificing sleep
    • Why doing something fun and simple can bring big mental relief
    • What it means to stay focused without staying serious all the time

    Thanks for tuning in to The Action Ignited Podcast. Whether it’s LEGO, music, cooking, or movement your outlet matters.  It’s not an escape, it’s strategy and most importantly fun!

    Have your own calming ritual or want to share what’s working for you? Connect with us on social @actionignited or email [email protected].

    Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join us next week. As always, stay ignited!

    19 min
  • Scaling Businesses with Clarity and Purpose with Kamil Tilden

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    In this episode of Action Ignited, Jason and Issam sit down with Kamil Tilden to explore how systems, purpose, and global perspective come together to create meaningful impact, without losing your sense of self.

    Kamil is the co-founder of Astral Business Solutions, helping businesses streamline systems through automation and lean execution, and the COO of Hycon, an athlete investing platform transforming how fans engage. Born in the Philippines, raised in the U.S., and now back living in the Philippines, Kamil brings a rare mix of executional precision and intentional leadership.

    We dive into his evolution from behind-the-scenes operator to visionary founder, and what it really takes to scale your impact while staying rooted in values that matter.

    What You’ll Hear in Today’s Episode:

    • Why Kamil founded Astral Business Solutions and what it solves for business owners
    • His role scaling Hycon and how he leads remote teams effectively
    • What moving back to the Philippines taught him about values and priorities
    • The power of systems both in business and life for creating real freedom
    • How to balance ambition with inner stillness and avoid burnout
    • Lessons from shifting from execution mode to intentional leadership

    Thanks for tuning in to The Action Ignited Podcast. Whether you're building a business or rebuilding your priorities, this episode is a deep dive into scaling with strategy and staying grounded while doing it.

    Have questions or want to share how this episode impacted you? Reach out on social media @actionignited or email us at [email protected].

    Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join us next week. As always stay ignited!

    47 min
  • Change Your Mind Until You Don’t, Then Go All In

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    In this episode of Action Ignited, Jason and Issam explore the often-overlooked truth behind success: you have to be willing to pivot until you find the thing that demands your full commitment.

    We discuss the power of experimentation, the value of changing your mind, and why there's no shame in adjusting course. But once you find the lane where your skill, passion, and purpose align, it’s time to stop testing and go all in.

    This episode is about the tension between exploration and execution and how to know when you’re ready to bet on yourself.

    What You’ll Hear in Today’s Episode:

    • Why changing your mind is a strength, not a weakness
    • The hidden pressure of “getting it right” too early
    • How to recognize when you’ve found the right fit
    • What “going all in” really looks like in your life or business
    • Why success often starts with letting go of what’s almost right
    • Tools to reflect on what’s working and what needs to change

    Have you been afraid to change direction or stuck in something that no longer fits? What would it look like to fully commit to the thing that lights you up? Let us know your thoughts by tagging us @actionignited or sending a message to [email protected].

    Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone navigating their next pivot. As always, stay ignited.

    26 min

About Action Ignited

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Action Ignited is the podcast that fuels your drive and empowers you to take action in every area of life. 


Join co-hosts Jason Hoggarth and Issam Hatahet as they share…