As Told By Nomads

My guest today on As Told by Nomads is Michael Unbroken, an advocate for adult survivors of child abuse. Michael is a life coach, international speaker, and author of four books, including Think Unbroken: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma. His own experience of trauma began in childhood, when his mother cut off his index finger, and continued through being abused by his stepfather, adopted by his racist grandmother, and getting into drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism. Michael finally began to recover from his trauma after nearly committing suicide at the age of twenty-six and deciding that he had to make changes in his life. His mission is to end generational trauma in his lifetime through education and information so that another kid doesn’t have a story like his. In today’s episode, we discuss different ways to navigate trauma, what trauma is, and the complexity that comes from figuring out how to heal.

We then move the conversation to Michael’s own experience with trauma, starting with his mother’s shocking violence. He takes us through his journey from his family’s abuse to being expelled from school at fifteen for dealing drugs and finding professional and financial success only to realize his lingering unhappiness. Michael discusses the lowest point of his life, his attempted suicide, and his subsequent choice to change his life, bringing him to his current success and fulfillment. And, as always, I end the episode with my mission statement question: how does Michael use his difference to make a difference? Michael responds that he does it by showing up, having honest conversations, and being willing to suffer public embarrassment because he doesn’t care what you think about him, so long as he can look in the mirror and be okay with the reflection.

Episode Highlights:

• How Michael defines trauma
• Learning the tools to navigate life with trauma
• Using self-awareness to find clarity and meaning
• Michael’s history with trauma
• Hitting rock bottom and rising up
• Having the courage to seek out support and community
• Michael’s Think Unbroken programs
• Shifting to a mindset of kindness
• Surrounding yourself with the right people
• How Michael uses his difference to make a difference

Links:

Michael's website: https://www.thinkunbroken.com/

Michael's podcast: https://www.thinkunbrokenpodcast.com/

Michael's book: https://book.thinkunbroken.com/

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My guest on As Told by Nomads today is spiritual badass, mother, mentor, healer, soul-cial influencer, attorney, entrepreneur, and so much more, Shamina Taylor. Her main goal is to empower her audience to share her messages and gifts with the world, and she believes that you can design the life of your dreams by manifesting anything you desire. First up, Shamina tells us her remarkable story of figuring out her soul’s true calling after a breakdown in yoga class made her realize she had to make changes in her life. She describes her pursuit of opening her third eye by entering “monk mode” and going into the unknown to discover her purpose of combining human experience and spiritual experience. I then ask Shamina about her belief that leaders should take messy action, and we discuss the importance of choosing to take action every day and doing the work to understand yourself and who you are instead of following the herd. She also emphasizes that we should develop sovereignty for ourselves instead of doing what others want us to do and that, by committing to having faith in ourselves, we can build self-confidence and stop getting in the way of our own success.

And speaking of success, one thing I wanted to ask Shamina, who made a million dollars in cash in eleven months, is about how she refuses to compromise on her prices or feel shame for her wealth. She responds that shame over wealth is a leftover from previous generations’ attitudes and that she rejects the pressure to feel guilty over wanting an extraordinary living instead of a humble one. She also explains that, to her, wealth isn’t just about money but also encompasses having a healthy body, great relationships, and love in your life. And finally, Shamina answers my favorite question, how does she use her difference to make a difference, saying that she helps women realize that they can and will have it all, as long as they choose to have it all.

Episode Highlights:

• A moment of realization in yoga class
• Opening the third eye
• Combining human experience and spiritual experience
• Taking messy action
• Having sovereignty for yourself
• Choosing to have faith in yourself
• Being unapologetic about wealth
• The Quantum Woman
• Radical self-love
• Leading the conversation with your kids
• How Shamina uses her difference to make a difference

Links:

Shamina’s website

Shamina on Instagram: @shaminataylor

The Quantum Woman Group

Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast on:

Personal Website: https://tayorockson.com

UYD Management: https://uydmanagement.com/

UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson 

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRockson

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On today’s episode, I’m joined by Peter Desberg, clinical psychologist and co-author of the book Pitch Like Hollywood, which shows you how to use the elements that sell classic Hollywood pitches in your life. Peter is a Professor Emeritus at California State University and recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award and the Outstanding Professor Award. He is the author of twenty-three books and has been quoted in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, Psychology Today, and The New York Times. He has also consulted for companies including Apple, Boeing, and Toyota in the areas of pitching persuasion and corporate presentations. Peter’s here today to talk about pitching with the power of Hollywood, overcoming stage fright, and using storytelling to make yourself more persuasive.

We begin with Peter discussing how Hollywood pitches use emotion, instead of dry data and statistics, to hook people’s attention and then employ a three-act structure to keep them engaged. He then demonstrates how the same elements can be used in any industry to create persuasive and engaging pitches and gives some tips on how to get an audience’s attention. I then ask Peter about stage fright—his clinical specialty—and he discusses the factors that cause it and how fear is the common driver behind it. Moving on, we talk about the Hollywood numbers game, professional influencers, and how social media has reduced the value of a person to how many followers they have. And finally, Peter answers my favorite question to ask guests, about how he uses his difference to make a difference, stating that his mission is to help people with great ideas be heard in a world where not-so-good ideas are being listened to way too much.

Episode Highlights:

• The psychology of persuasion and building credibility
• The emotional power of a Hollywood pitch
• The three-act pitch
• Stage fright and finding confidence
• The predictors of stage fright
• The Hollywood numbers game
• Influencers and the psychology of a person’s value
• The importance of storytelling
• Pitching as a conversation
• Peter’s co-writer Jeffrey Davis and the art of collaboration
• Conflict in storytelling
• How Peter uses his difference to make a difference

Links:

Pitch Like Hollywood: https://desbergdavis.com/product/pitch-like-hollywood/

Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast on:

Personal Website: https://tayorockson.com

UYD Management: https://uydmanagement.com/

UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson 

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRockson

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In this episode I speak with Dr. Gary Crotaz, Gallup Certified Coach and author of, "IDEA Mindset: Figure Out What You Want from Work and How to Get It In 6 Weeks," whose wakeup call was completing a long medical training and a PhD only to discover that it was not the career he was meant to do. Seen as something of an expert in career change. His varied career has encompassed medicine and science, strategy consulting and senior corporate leadership. He’s trained as a doctor, has been a world-class professional ballroom dancer, has worked as a university tutor and even had a short stint as a hospital radio DJ. A regular winner of ‘most eclectic CV’ contests, these days he’s an executive coach and Gallup-certified Strengths Coach. He has coached clients in more than 15 countries, specializing in activating their talents and strengths to achieve ambitious personal and professional goals.

Links

• Website: https://garycrotaz.com/
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/IDEA-Mindset-Figure-What-Weeks/dp/1913532909/
• The IDEA Programme: https://garycrotaz.com/coaching/

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In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and Jason Moore as we talk about how he built the lifestyle that allows him to pursue and make a career out of his passion for traveling. As the co-founder of the community platform Location Indie and the host of Zero to Travel Podcast, Jason helps us understand how passion for traveling differs from other passions, the main goal of Zero to Travel and Location Indie, what shapes leadership, his view on how communities are formed, and so much more.

Traveling – A long time love

Some forms of passion are like sparklers. Sparklers are hot and bright when ignited or sparked. But shortly after, they, too, quickly fade away. They give out this attractive display only to die off faster. Some passions are like that. Some people start them and last months or a year until a new passion is found. Conversely, traveling is not like that.

Although, pursuing passion is not always as easy as cake. Jason shares that there'll be times when you'll think, "I can't do this anymore." But despite that, things somehow always find a way to win him back.

About Jason Moore:

After college, Jason was clueless about pretty much everything, including how to realize a dream to travel the world. Having little money and over $20,000 in student debt didn't help. Not one to give up easily (except when he attempted to run long distances). Trav and Jason started their community because they knew that getting around other like-minded people on the same path just plain works. Not to mention it's a TON of fun.

Outline of the episode:

• [03:40]Jason Moore – on starting a podcast right after college
• [09:00]How Jason managed to release podcast episodes every week for the past eight years
• [15:19]What problems do Zero to Travel and Location Indie aim to solve?
• [18:49]Jason Moore – on finding his wife and the desire for location independence
• [29:05]Limiting beliefs can have an impact on one's identity
• [35:19] Give yourself permission to take yourself more seriously
• [42:39]Some leaders just don't get the goal of leadership

Resources:

Zero to Travel website: https://zerototravel.com/

Podcast: https://zerototravel.com/travel-podcast/

Location Indie website: https://locationindie.com/

Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast on:

Personal Website: https://tayorockson.com

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UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRockson

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