Agile Self-Development

Today's guest  is Sam LaCrosse, author of Value Economics, The Study of Identity. When I was introduced to Sam, he was described as just a regular guy, “a nobody. He hasn't done anything amazing. He is not extraordinary or impressive. He doesn't even have a Wikipedia entry. He's just an ordinary guy from Cleveland, Ohio, who now lives an ordinary life in Austin, Texas.” 

Here’s what’s not so ordinary…Sam got tired of the self-help books falsely telling people they could be anything they want, and he researched and wrote a book to cut through all the hyperbole and put you on a path of self-discovery allowing you to become your most authentic self. 

Sam LaCrosse also authors a blog at Dontreadthisblog.com, and hosts Don’t Listen to this podcast.

Find Sam's book on Amazon.com

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When I received a DM on LinkedIn from Michael André Ford, I took a look at a his profile and was instantly intrigued by his headline mentioning talking to angels...not your typical LinkedIn profile. The conversation shifted from how he can help me by connecting me to angels to how he helps others through this work, and having him join me on the show. 

Michael André Ford is an angel intuitive whose unique gift helps others meet, hear and see angels, guides and other compassionate figures. Author of Listening to Angels: How to Listen to Angels for Answers to Life Questions and a number of other books to help you gain positive energy, love, harmony and to open your heart and mind, Michael uses his gifts to help people get unstuck, see the bigger picture, and support them on their healing journeys.

Connect with Michael at www.MichaelAndreFord.com. You'll also see photos of Angels there,  as well as 75+ testimonials, media and podcast appearances, etc.

Visit us at http://www.agileselfdevelopment.com!

Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, is one of the most common fears out there. In fact, some experts estimate that as much as 77% of people have some level of anxiety regarding public speaking. Yet for many of us, it’s something we may have to do as part of our jobs or community.

My guest today is Eddie Rice, Author of Toast: Short Speeches, Big Impact. Eddie is a speechwriter and public speaking coach with over 10 years of experience in helping business leaders, keynote speakers, TED talk presenters, and everyday people, enhance the messages they tell through great storytelling and structure.

Learn more about Eddie Rice and his book at: https://www.ricespeechwriting.com/

Buy the book at: https://www.amazon.com/Toast-Short-Speeches-Big-Impact-ebook/dp/B09VQTW746

Visit us at http://www.agileselfdevelopment.com!

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” —Maya Angelou

This quote opens the book  Finally Thriving - Your Guide to Empowered Wellness, from Allison Pelot who is the guest on this episode.

When I’d gotten a request to have a self described holistic fitness trainer, nutrition and energy coach on the show, my walls immediately went up. I’ve had a lifelong struggle with food addiction, an eating disorder, and body dysmorphia, and have serious issues with the diet and fitness industry for taking advantage of people like me. I was sure she’d be like all the others who just take 500 pages to tell you to use willpower, eat this not that, and exercise more.

Then, I opened my mind, dropped my preconceived ideas and learned some more about Allison and the book. It turns out I really identified with her holistic approach to our wellbeing. In her book, Allison focuses on self care for your physical, mental, and spiritual well being and how to create a self-care wellness routine to nourish every aspect of your life.

Allison Pelot is a dynamic fitness trainer and energy coach specializing in rapid, permanent change through corrective exercise, metabolic nutrition, and energetic alignment. Allison holds a BS in Exercise Science from GA State University and is a certified CHEK (Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology) Practitioner.  She’s helped countless clients create the body and the life they desire.

You can connect and learn more about Allison at https://www.pureenergypdx.com/
Learn more about her book at: https://www.finallythrivingbook.com/

Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/pureenergypdx/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-YV7ujyRBwnrEeBAwWbsUg
https://www.facebook.com/PureEnergyWellness/

Check out Allison's podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/75tyRVcNyykgKFYXTVpaRg

Visit us at http://www.agileselfdevelopment.com!

In the personal growth and self-help world, we often hear people talk about being stuck. But what does that really mean and what does it mean to get unstuck? On this episode, you'll meet Maria Lizza Bowen, author of the book “REFLECT - a perspective on understanding your reality and becoming unstuck.”

Maria Lizza Bowen is a Scientist and Director of Oncology Clinical Development with nearly 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry. Her experience includes molecular, chemistry, biochemistry and virology laboratory studies; quality assurance in pharmaceutical manufacturing; and clinical cancer research with a focus on executive leadership, program management, talent management, inspection readiness, quality systems development, and process excellence.

Maria is also an author and a student of life. Growing up surrounded by her compassionate mother’s vast book collection and her father’s simplistically raw yet deep perspective on life, she began reading at a very young age and dedicated a significant portion of her childhood and adult life trying to understand why we’re all here. Maria’s quest for answers resulted in a large collection of books on physics, philosophy, and spirituality, which led her to acquire a different perspective on the curve balls that life has thrown her way.

Connect with Maria through her website at: www.marializzabowen.com
Where to find the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SZQNG3Z   

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No intro, no music, just a sharing of my talk on the Wisdom app. I shared the agile self development framework as a way to help us achieve our goals and growth. An audience member joined me, as well, to discuss his take on it and it was a great collaboration. 

Enjoy!

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Season 2's trailer mentioned that we'd be bringing yoga into the conversation more in this season, as it had been so instrumental to my own personal healing and growth. On this episode, you'll meet my friend and teacher Mary E Wright. 

Mary owns GROW & Little Buddhas Yoga which you can learn more about at  www.growyogafl.com and www.littlebuddhasfl.com. Find her IG FB & other social media platforms @GROWYogafl & @littlebuddhasyogafl @littlebuddhas @marye.wright.  

She'll be releasing her own podcast episodes and shorts this summer. Look for “GROW with Mary”

GROW stands for GRATITUDE, REST, OBSERVE & WORK!

Mary teaches  &  guides you to CONNECT your mind, body & spirit. Her education, experiences, practices & healing abilities assist in creating UNION. Mary has an ability to CONNECT with anyone from a newborn to the elder populations and all ages in between. She teaches how to slow down and really REST & learn to OBSERVE our daily thoughts, acts and behaviors off your yoga mat as well to move with INTENTION during asana. She leads you thru may disciplines such as Yoga, Pilates, Pranayama, Fitness Training, RESTorative Training showing you joyfulness as you learn to WORK. If you are lucky to receive her Bodywork then you are in for a real treat to experience the sacred space for deep spiritual GROWth as well as mind/body connection planting seeds to GROW!

Mary founded Little Buddhas Yoga in 2014 however her journey began in 1989 in Manhattan, KS teaching gymnastics. Since this time she has coached & trained athletes, created preschool & recreational programs worldwide, directed, managed & owns Fun & Tumble Gymnastics LLC. Being an entrepreneur for almost 30 yrs while actively loving moving in her own body she is now really excited to be sharing her journey with you so we can all create more UNION! 

Mary closed her brick & mortar Yoga Studio in March 2020 due to the COVID pandemic, continued offering both online and in her own home studio classes. Today she teaches, heals and shares her own garden by inviting you into Mary’s World in her Studio Garden or via ZOOM from anywhere around the world. She offers Weekly Yoga Classes or Practices for adults, kids & family. She offers Concierge style approach to your Private 1-1 Sessions working with committed, educated, inspired clients willing to GROW! 

Book a class or session online or simply text Mary @ 954-296-0838 or DM either IG or FB! She is super excited to launch “GROW with Mary” discussing “The Never-ending Laundry.” Come for a great laugh about how we all keep our shit together after folding the tenth load of laundry!

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Justin and Alexis are authors, speakers, business owners and part of the Forbes Next 1000 class of 2021. Together, they’ve published an award-winning, bestselling book titled Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat The Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness and Love that has impacted over 15,000 individuals and families.

With ROSE (Rising Over Societal Expectations) Empowerment Group and Redefining Normal, they hope to continue the conversation on healthy relationships, mental health, and healing through speaking engagements, trainings and book clubs.

Learn more about Alexis and Justin on their website at Re-definingnormal.com
Get 50% off autographed copies with promo code 50OFFRN

Find them on
Facebook @redefiningnormalmovement
Instagram and Tiktok @re.definingnormal

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Melissa Kirk is a business and lifestyle coach who offers a holistic approach to help people understand their purpose and create a human design blueprint for business owners to discover their potential, imagine their ideal future and  strategically navigate obstacles to create transformation, and generate results in nearly every area of your life.

On this episode, Melissa discusses the obstacles that get in our way for both our professional and personal lives. Listen as she shares on taking a holistic approach for success.

Learn more about Melissa at
https://melissakirk.com/
https://www.facebook.com/melissakirkconsulting

Visit us at http://www.agileselfdevelopment.com!

Visit us at http://www.agileselfdevelopment.com!