Aim to Win Podcast

Anxiety can occasionally trigger the mind, but what if the mind can trigger it first? On today’s Aim to Win podcast, special guest Brian Shiers dives deep into recognizing and practicing mindfulness to help with stress. He has become an advocate for mindfulness meditation and how it creates a positive mindset during today’s COVID-19 outbreak. Brian’s goal is to help people tackle their anxiety through cognitive exercises, therapy and practice.  

Highlights: 

• The formula for acquiring a more accurate`cognitive mind to create a better personal environment 
• How to use mental exercises to calm the body and mind
• The importance of coaching and practicing mindfulness to help with anxiety 
• The importance of showing kindness and guarding your mind when feeling anxious during the COVID-19 pandemic

To learn more about Brian’s work visit his website and follow him on social media

Website: http://www.aligned-mind.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlignedMind?fref=ts

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In today’s episode, we have Gregg Gafinkel, a full-time lawyer who decided to turn his passion for baseball into a profitable business. Gregg started Baseballidays, where he reuses baseball leather used by big-league players to make crafty gifts with a huge emotional impact. Gregg makes key chains, menorahs, miniature Christmas trees, flags, wreaths, and even roses.

Highlights

• Embrace your passion, but at the same time, make sure your business concept can provide you with a steady income.
• It’s normal to be scared at the beginning when launching a new business.
• Why the first thing that you need to ask yourself is, "Is this business viable enough to meet my needs?"
• How businesses are always growing.
• Finding the correct environment is one of the most important things to help you grow your business.
• Passion is good, but you need to have a strategy and business mind behind it.
• At the end of the day, the biggest value is on the emotional charge you receive from your work.

Website: http://www.baseballidays.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregg.s.garfinkel/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baseballidays/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ggarfinkel

Allowing innovation and culture to come together is a light many people overlook. Today, we are joined by Rabbi Samuel Spector, who believes there is purpose in all things we do. Being a part of the Jewish culture, he shares his beliefs with a variety of congregants while discussing the social issues of today. Being so young, Rabbi Spector has created a different platform to bring together the Kol Ami Jewish congregations. He is an advocate for his Jewish community, the LGBTQ community and different cultures and backgrounds. He is a big believer in representing values and making everyone feel welcome. 

Highlights: 

• Support each other even when there are disagreements
• How to identify a wise person
• No one can deny another person's truth, even if they disagree with their position
• Leadership is about hearing both sides
• Working for a purpose
• It's not just a job, it’s providing a purpose to this world

Taking the time to help those in need never goes unnoticed. Today we are here with a special guest, Alana Epstein from MVP Pediatric and Urgent Care, whose heart of gold is helping children and their parents through pediatric care and psychotherapy. Alana believes positive mental health is one of the most important aspects a human can possess. She is spreading her word to help with mental illness and pediatric care. She also is no stranger to pulling up her sleeves and figuring out creative ways to build the foundation for her business.  

Highlights

• Running a business is a lot about learning. It’s a journey.
• Starting a business demands a lot of previous data collection.
• Why you shouldn’t focus on how many people are on the same business as you, but instead why should you focus on what you can provide to your clients that is useful, relevant and different. 
• Marketplace is unpredictable, focus on your mission and do the best as you can.
• Embrace the opportunity to build relationships with your clients important and how to make a personal connection with them. 
• Why the stigma of mental health needs to be eradicated from society.

To learn more about Alana: 

Website: https://mvppediatric.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mvppediatricurgentcare/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mvp_pediatric

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mvppediatric/ 

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Networking can be stressful when juggling life. Today we are joined by Emily Merrell, the chief networker and founder of Six Degrees Society. Because networking is so mainstream these days, Emily believes that connecting with similar types of people can help with our social and business lifestyles. Having quality networking over quantity holds such significance in meeting people today, which is one of Emily’s main focuses in handpicking clients.

Website: https://sixdegreessociety.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/six_degrees_society/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyamerrell/

Having someone to speak to during a troubling time is a huge factor in getting the mind right. On today's Aim To Win episode, Dr. Wendy O'Connor, a successful life coach and therapist with experience in mental health, trauma and relationships, talks to us about the importance of mental and social health. 

Website: https://www.trafficlightcenter.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdrwendy/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askdrwendy/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwendyschwartz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/askdrwendy

Having the right team in place and building and organizing them properly, are crucial factors in leadership. On today's show we have Mina Zavoda, a successful businesswoman with many credits to her name, such as: creative developer, writer, producer, corporate manager, product developer, and COO, just to name a few. Her passion for business, media and television drives her to achieve new goals.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mina-zavoda-40535012/

Team building and communication are key for a company to function properly, as a healthy work environment and equality are among the main priorities within a business. In today's episode, we feature Angel Guerra, founder of The Professional Female in Risk Management, where she advocates for equality, and works diligently to provide useful tools and information to women in the insurance industry; focusing on career development and honing life skills.

Website: http://theprofirm.com/
https://karmanblessings.org/
Instagram: The Pro Firm 
Linkedin: Angel Guerra

One of the main elements of success and productivity in your personal and professional life is having a healthy mind and body. Join today’s episode with our special guest, Dr. Adrienne Youdim, medical weight loss and nutrition specialist, using evidence-based medicine with a holistic approach to customize a treatment plan for each one of her patients. 

Website: https://dehlnutrition.com/ https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/
Instagram: Dr. Adrienne Youdim / Dehl Nutrition 

Nowadays, many people are considering entrepreneurship, but there's a lot to consider when being self-employed. Join us in today's episode, featuring Andrew Rafael, co-author of ‘Climbing the Retirement Mountain’ and ‘Heartful Retirement: Your Journey to What Matters Most’. He is a speaker on retirement planning and social security optimization strategies, and podcast host of ‘Your Wealth and Beyond'.

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