In this episode, BD starts out by recognizing the newly signed federal holiday, Juneteenth, and explained the essence of this celebration, honoring the African American heritage. He continues on sharing some principles from a book about the Hawaiian forgiveness ritual that he wants to keep improving on. He also honors how the African Americans have shaped the United States’ whiskey industry as he talks about Nathan Nearest Green and Mrs. Fawn Weaver.

So, listen in now, and let us give honor as we learn more about these significant events, people, and principles that made us who we are today and who we are becoming as we continue to improve and grow.

MENTIONS

• https://two-promises.com/
• Juneteenth Holiday
• Ho'oponopono
• Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
• Nearest Green Foundation

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00:56] Greetings and honoring Hobi
• [00:01:35] Biden signed for Juneteenth to be recognized as a federal holiday
• [00:01:55] What is Juneteenth?
• [00:03:03] Ho'oponopono - the Hawaiian forgiveness ritual
• [00:04;43] “Forgiveness is not a one-time thing. Forgiveness is a lifestyle.”
• [00:05:25] The four key sentences to practice
• [00:05:58] I am Sorry
• [00:06:21] Please forgive me
• [00:06:47] I love you
• [00:07:05] Thank you
• [00:08:01] Recognizing how the African Americans have shaped the United States’ whiskey industry 
• [00:08:27] Nathan Nearest Green - an enslaved African American who taught Jack Daniels an ancient African filtering technique from filtering liquor through a charcoal mellowing system.
• [00:09:12] Mrs. Fawn Weaver - The founder of Nearest Green Foundation and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey - Our whiskey of the week
• [00:09:50] Honoring all of our African American heritage and the brothers that BD served with

In this Memorial Day episode, BD dedicates this time to honor and celebrate the lives of an incredible couple, Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Reinold Lloyd “Nick“ Benzschawel and Mary Alice Benzschawel. BD had the privilege to meet the couple through their son, Spicy Nick the Pirate who sought a life of adventure away from the sea. Get to know them in this episode and  take a moment to honor their legacy as patriots and Special Operations pioneers.  Please, raise a glass in honor of them and all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

MENTIONS

• https://two-promises.com/
• https://summersfuneral.com/ 
• https://summersfuneral.com/tribute/details/204754/Mary-Benzschawel/obituary.html
• https://summersfuneral.com/tribute/details/211730/Reinold-Benzschawel/obituary.html

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00:56] Greetings and intro to the Memorial Day episode
• [00:01:18] Honoring some American patriots that have served honorably, not just in the service, but also their lives - Mary Alice Benzschawel and Nick Benzschawel
• [00:01:50] Who is Master Chief Benzschawel?
• [00:04:58] Spicy Nick the Pirate
• [00:06:13] Honoring the memories and celebrating lives
• [00:07:22] Honoring and reading the obituary of Mary Alice Benzschawel
• [00:11:32] Honoring and reading the obituary of Reginald Lloyd "Nick" Benzschawel Sr.
• [00:15:23] Seek Wisdom; a charge from Master Chief  Benzschawel with some of the wisdom that he had gained over the years leading our nation's finest
• [00:17:08] Taking a moment of silence and raising a glass to honor this amazing couple and their legacy

In celebration of Women’s History Month, this episode talks about the women in the history of Greece and how they helped shape the Greco-Persian war. BD talks about the epic saga of the 300 Spartan Warriors fighting the Persian invaders at Thermopylae, and explores the state of the sea campaign at Salamis.  He heroes two women and shares a story of the swirling sea.

Tune in now and listen to this exciting saga and be reminded of the power that resides inside of each of us.

MENTIONS

• https://two-promises.com/
• Battle of Thermopylae
• Battle of Salamis
• Queen Gorgo
• King Leonidas
• Hydna of Scione
• Scyllis of Scione
• https://greekreporter.com/2021/03/08/ancient-greek-women-changing-history-greece/

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00:55] Greetings and episode intro
• [00:02:03] Talking about King Leonidas and the situation during that time
• [00:03:49] The epic tale of the 300 Spartan warriors
• [00:05:08] The stories of powerful women that shaped history - Queen Gorgo
• [00:08:31] What would be the history of the earth without the legends of the ocean and exploring those depths
• [00:11:17] Two champions from the depths - Hydna of Scione and her father, Scyllis of Scione
• [00:12:37] How the father-daughter duo pull off the victory against the Persian fleet
• [00:16:01] In celebration of the Women’s History Month

TAGS

Woman's History Month

Molon Labe

Daddy daughter duos

Philosophy

Naval History

Divers

In this episode, BD takes us in a more relaxed conversation sprinkled with humor and showing how humor can greatly help people cope and ease out from stress brought by a challenging situation. He also shares a great book that depicts the therapeutic power of humor. 

Tune in now and take this time to just sit back and relax while learning bits of helpful tips.

MENTIONS

• https://two-promises.com/
• Gates of Fire, book by Steven Pressfield
• https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/inguinal-hernia/symptoms-causes/syc-20351547

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00:55] Greetings and episode intro
• [00:01:27] As the elections are over, we can now breathe again
• [00:01:54] BD got to see his doctor and to check his recent condition - Hernia explained
• [00:08:16] Hernia prevention tips
• [00:09:13] BD’s checkup situation and getting permission to level up in the health care process
• [00:13:17]  Being able to manage the pain because there is a plan in progress that has been communicated appropriately
• [00:16:04] “Just holding in my guts.”
• [00:17:15] Reframing emotional attachments to experiences and that helps yourself close off from it
• [00:18:33] Humor opens up the lungs in ways that aren't done in any other ways - Book reference: Gates of Fire, book by Steven Pressfield
• [00:22:30] The humor and the therapeutic power 

In this episode, we have a special guest from last month back, Julie of Renew You Mobile Massage.

Julie is back to share a little bit about her experience as a massage therapist from a different angle. She will share good tips and knowledge that will help to prepare yourself when you’re considering massage therapy as part of your self-care routine.

You will surely enjoy this episode so go ahead and click play now!

MENTIONS

• https://two-promises.com/
• Swedish Massage

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00:56] Greetings and introduction of Julie of Renew You Mobile Massage
• [00:02:48] What you can do when you’re considering massage therapy as part of your self-care routine
• [00:06:21] The massage therapist and the client are working together to come up with a treatment plan that's very customized to the client
• [00:08:53] Giving all the necessary information to make an informed consent - Knowing the right amount of pressure needed
• [00:12:42] Massage therapy is manually manipulating the muscles to release the tension and to lengthen them
• [00:13:45] How to prepare yourself and get on the massage table
• [00:15:55] The general Swedish Massage - Effleurage, Muscle stripping, Muscle Kneading, Fascial Techniques - Pin and Stretch Technique
• [00:24:35] How often should you get a massage
• [00:26:11] Doing a 30-day yoga challenge
• [00:26:42] Julie’s professional goals - Teaching couples massage therapy

In this episode, we have a woman who empowers others to gain more confidence and make the best decisions for their lives. BD is joined by Dr. Dee Ann who has 34 years of experience in the field of education. She taught school for several years, and then became an assistant principal of a middle school, then K3 principal of a school, and then in the last decade, she was a district office administrator, the Director of Curriculum in Instruction Assessments.

Together with BD, Dr. Dee Ann talks about her passions and how she was able to reach the achievements she now has. She also shares powerful insights about legacy and gives out effective tips on how to break through the glass ceiling of negative thoughts and self-doubt.

Make sure you listen in now and get all of the nuggets of wisdom in this episode!

MENTIONS

• https://two-promises.com/
• Carol Dweck

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00:56] Greetings and introduction of Dr. Dee Ann
• [00:03:34] Dr. Dee Ann’s passion for education and mentorship - Having been blessed by people who believed in her
• [00:04:41] Not taking others’ rudeness personally
• [00:05:50] From the leadership perspective, providing the tools and psychologically fortifying the mindset
• [00:07:57] Continually working on your professional development, and realizing that there’s always room for growth - The growth mindset
• [00:08:45] Practicing your response to a situation/challenge that you might face
• [00:10:34] Dr. Dee Ann’s passion for music, rodeo, and agriculture 
• [00:11:02] Developing grit mindset through farming
• [00:12:28] Learning to ask when needed - There is more to learn
• [00:14:06] Discovering new truths and always learning more, but also revisiting lessons 
• [00:15:43] Raising 2 children with different personalities
• [00:17:31] “What legacy am I leaving?” - Talking about the spiritual legacy, and in education, and self-care
• [00:25:23] Supporting the work for women’s empowerment - Building confidence and empowering them to make the best decisions for their life
• [00:29:53] Speaking greatness 
• [00:32:07] Having the humility to ask
• [00:33:19] The challenges from some leaders that try to push people down
• [00:34:19] Talking about Glass Ceilings and breaking through
• [00:37:14] A test of tenacity
• [00:39:22] Having meetings that are unproductive vs. getting the work done
• [00:40:24] The good blessings from this season
• [00:41:27] The glass ceiling of negative thoughts and self-doubt and what you can do to breakthrough

In this episode, BD is joined by a special guest, Momma Cheryl in a beautiful conversation about life and lessons learned as Momma Cheryl went through different experiences as a mom and a person who has seen lives being lived meaningfully as well as some that fell apart.

Hop right into this conversation and gain nuggets of wisdom and understand the power of appreciating the beauty that’s born in a tragedy as well as the simple beauty around us.

MENTIONS

• https://two-promises.com/
• Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
• TAPS
• Lcpl Johnathan Kyle Price

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00:55] Greetings and introduction of Momma Cheryl
• [00:02:27] When Momma Cheryl had her first child at 18 and learned along the way of being a young mom and figure things out.
• [00:04:27] Trust but verify
• [00:06:56] Seeing the fruit of the mother’s labor of love
• [00:07:56] Defining boundaries according to different stages and areas in life - Stay their parent, don't try to be their friend
• [00:10:07] Trusting the method to your madness
• [00:12:26] Seeing the fragility of life when Momma Cheryl’s son passed away in 1990 - the power of appreciation and sense of wonder in the simple beauty around us
• [00:17:04] Learning through your own experience or through other’s experiences and choosing whether to become bitter or be better - The beauty and power of simplicity
• [00:20:23] The difficulty watching people struggle and unable to help due to mindset differences
• [00:21:10] The dangers of "I Can't" and how to fight it
• [00:22:50] The beauty that’s born in tragedy through positive cultivation
• [00:23:47] Trusting the journey - It’s all worth it

In this episode, as BD continues with his series on interviewing successful women in different industries, we have an exciting guest, Nor Pangulima. Nor is the podcast editor/manager of Two Promises Podcast. Yes! We get to have this awesome chance to get to know her all the way from the Philippines.

So, you better tune in now and gain wisdom in the podcasting industry and enjoy knowing a little bit of Nor’s culture and her success stories.

MENTIONS

• https://two-promises.com/
• Kopiko Brown Coffee
• Sarah Geronimo 

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00:55] Greetings and introduction of Nor Pangulima
• [00:02:38] How Nor got into the podcast industry
• [00:05:20] Working from the Philippines and running the podcast managing business
• [00:07:26] A country with many different dialects which 
• [00:09:52] Filipinos love karaoke and Nor’s favorite singer/actress Sarah Geronimo
• [00:10:54] Travelling far to attend Sarah Geronimo’s concert and got interviewed on stage
• [00:15:43] Speak up for what you want and enjoy your memorable moment
• [00:17:52] Nor’s achievements from having the online podcast managing business
• [00:19:23] Nor’s dream for her family and the culture of sibling burden and taking care of the family 
• [00:21:30] How the pandemic affected Nor’s podcast managing business
• [00:23:10] Some challenges in the health care system in the Philippines
• [00:24:54] Honoring Nor for the excellent work she put in for the Two Promises Podcast
• [00:28:50] This is Nor’s first time being interviewed in a podcast in 5 years of podcast managing
• [00:29:28] What you can do as you’re planning to start podcasting
• [00:30:13] Consistency is very important in podcasting
• [00:31:27] The Daisy, The Bud, and The Thorn - with Nor
• [00:34:37] A beverage BD enjoyed when he was in the Philippines

In this Valentine's Day Special episode, we are honored to be with an incredible lady boss, Magda Khalifa. Magda is the founder of the first veteran owned luxury fragrance line, Triangle Fragrance.  She is also a best-selling author, speaker, and a US Army Combat Veteran.

You will get to know Magda through her experiences while learning the beauty and power of your own inner strength as you face challenges and grow through the struggles in life. Magda also shares the essence of being confident in who you are and not being conformed to society’s predefined notion of who you can be in the world.

Enjoy all these and a whole lot more! So, tune in now.  Dive into this insightful and very encouraging conversation with BD and Magda Khalifa.  For a special treat, use promo code TwoPromises at trianglefragrance.com for 10% off plus free shipping! *Some exclusions may apply

MENTIONS

• https://two-promises.com/
• The Freedom Triangle 
• Maker’s Mark 
• Don Pablo Bourbon infused coffee
• Cleveland Whiskey
• Triangle Fragrance, by Magda Khalifa
• American DREAM, book by Magda Khalifa
• Magda Khalifa

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00:55] Greetings and introduction of  Magda Khalifa
• [00:03:11] BD’s and Magda’s beverages of the day
• [00:05:09] Fragrance profiles of Triangle Fragrance 
• [00:06:33] Magda Khalifa’s book, American DREAM - We all are strong people in our own rights
• [00:08:05] Paying forward by sharing the struggles, experiences, lessons learned, and breakthroughs
• [00:09:31] Magda’s experience when she came home from her last deployment where everything came to a crashing halt - Grit for deep challenges and struggles, 
•  [00:13:25] Dealing with toxic leadership and cognitive dissonance
• [00:14:57] Finding yourself in a scenario where you can’t find anybody you can trust
• [00:16:46] Never quit on yourself because what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger0
• [00:17:52] The value of intentionally creating the right environment to come back to
• [00:19:32] Know who you are and figure out where you lie to be able to build resilience, embrace and grow through the struggles
• [00:22:39] Women standing and fighting together equally with men - The story behind the Confidence For Women Fragrance of Triangle Fragrance
• [00:25:54] What true leadership is about - servant leadership
• [00:26:53] Refusing to play the victim
• [00:28:35] The political correctness of gender equality in the default sense does not help in many ways
• [00:29:22] An anchor of being confident of knowing who you are and your core beliefs to push through the predefined notion by the society
• [00:31:16] The importance of critical thinking and knowing that we are so blessed to be well-positioned to grow so much as a human race
• [00:31:52] Honoring Magda Khalifa and the work she has been doing

In this episode, we are joined by a passionate entrepreneur and totally amazing person, Julie of Renew You Mobile Massage. Julie is a licensed massage therapist from the Great White North - Ontario, Canada.

Julie graciously shares her journey as a massage therapist and the experiences that helped her build and grow her business from 5 to almost 80 clients now. She also gives advice to those who want to know more or start out their massage therapy journey, and some quick tips for your self-care.

Jump right into BD and Julie’s conversation and you will surely enjoy gaining insights that will add value to your life.

MENTIONS

• https://two-promises.com/
• Just Breathe, by Dan Brule and Tony Robbins

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00:56] Greetings and introduction of Julie from Ontario, Canada
• [00:01:39] The beverage of the day for Julie
• [00:03:02] How BD and Julie met on Social Media
• [00:04:20] How Julie showed her heart to help
• [00:05:05] How Julie had grown her business and implementing the business tips and suggestions from BD
• [00:06:07] Transitioning to being more independent - Starting out from 5 clients and grew to almost 80 clients now
• [00:07:17] Building and strengthening the business during the pandemic and blossomed when it reopened
• [00:08:26] Honoring Julie’s traits: driven, passionate, hardworking, confident, and a heart to help
• [00:09:02] Using Pink Himalayan sea salt lamp and essential oil recommendations
• [00:10:04] The plan to have some incredible lady bosses, influential women, entrepreneurs, etc. as guests in the podcast over the next few weeks
• [00:10:18] What got Julie interested in massage therapy
• [00:12:24] Being able to work, do your passion, and impacting people at the same time
• [00:12:51] What keeps Julie going
• [00:15:30] BD’s experiences with different body massages and how it greatly helped him
• [00:17:40] Advice on starting out into the massage therapy journey
• [00:19:43] The benefits of breathing the proper way
• [00:21:28] Self-care is very important
• [00:23:22] Quick tips to add value to your life - Peppermint Oil, Epsom Salt baths, Foam rollers
• [00:25:13] Let’s help Julie get her message out