Today Jake and George welcome Joey Hanel onto the podcast! Joey is a former division one basketball player at DePaul University. He is currently living in Tanzania helping at schools after traveling the globe. He began running marathons after basketball ended and is currently training for the Boston Marathon. Today we discuss marathon training, living and teaching in Africa, traveling, life after basketball, ‘holy hell’ moments he has experienced and more!

Intro, training for the Boston Marathon. (0:00-10:10) Training & living in Africa, the African school system. (10:11-22:02) Traveling the globe, balancing work while doing a podcast and life after basketball. (22:03-29:29) ‘Holy hell’ moments, stepping outside your comfort zone and final thoughts. (29:30-39:11)

Nick's Notes ~ I love those moments when you can feel good energy from people. That is how I felt listening to this. Keep doing you Joey!

We are back with another Coronavirus update! Jake and George welcome on a new Bold Perceptions team member, Jack Seedorf. Jack lives in San Francisco where there has been a state of emergency put in place by the Governor of California. We discuss how it is impacting business, how are people reacting and where we think the virus will go. Make sure to wash your hands!

Nick is in northern Italy, which has the most cases of the Coronavirus in Europe. He shares his perspective versus what is displayed in the media. He talks about how it has impacted travel, food supply and everyday life. Tune in to hear first hand experience of the Coronavirus!

Today we welcome Stevie Ivette! With the northern part of Italy on lockdown, Nick is staying healthy and away from the Coronavirus. Stevie is an Italian Youtuber originally from Ecuador. We discuss youtube, creating, being vulnerable, finding acceptance internally rather than externally and more!

Intro, Italian lifestyle and stepping outside of the norm. (0:00-7:48) Finding a niche on youtube, branching out to different content and lessons learned from being a youtube creator. (7:49-17:05) Young relationships, searching for acceptance, The Gamma Mindset and finding confidence. (17:06-26:50) Traveling, quotes that have made a difference, favorite book and her best advice for the listeners. (26:51-35:07)

Today we welcome back Heem for his return to Bold Perceptions! For those that don’t know, Heem is a cohost and a part of the Bold Perceptions team. He is also a musician and salesman. We discuss finding balance, his new song, letting go and his returning to the podcast!

Finding balance and restoring his faith. (0:00-8:16) Heem’s new song and how he keeps momentum to stay in a high place in life. (8:17-16:59) Letting go, returning to the podcast and Kobe’s death. (17:00-27:17)

***Nick's Notes ~ Braheem is back :). Heem has had a crazy year, I am very happy for him. Sometimes he likes to talk, and I am hard on him to be accountable with action. But what I love about Heem is he is not afraid to let it all out raw and uncut. We need more Heem's in the world, people who keep it real and aren't afraid to be vulnerable.

Welcome to another episode of Bold Perceptions! Today, Jake and George summarize a life changing book, The Gamma Mindset, written by Chris Walton, who has been on the podcast. The book goes in depth on the significance of the subconscious mind, the importance of updating your belief system in order to better manifest your desired reality and techniques on how to do it. With mind blowing study after mind blowing study, we recommend this book to everyone who is looking to take control of their life and make their dreams come true!

Today we welcome George Nusbaum! George has perfected the life of working the 9-5 while also being a free spirit in his off time. When he is away from being a successful salesman, George is in two rock bands, is a color commentator for the Prior Lake High School basketball team, where he became a viral star last month and coaches basketball among other things. Today we shares how he lives the lifestyle of a free spirit and outside of the comfort zone!

Intro, father passing away and staying active. (0:00-8:49) Self awareness and living as a free spirit. (8:50-17:19) Color commentating for the local basketball team, being yourself and conquering your fears. (17:20-24:39) Living outside of the comfort zone, quote to live by and final words. (24:40-32:39)

Quotes

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“I was 16 making my own choices. I want my kids to make their own choices.”

“I set a lot of goals and I have the energy to carry out those goals.”

“These are coming from your insecurities not mine.”

“When I am on the air, I want to be positive. That’s how you can pay it forward to the people that listen.”

“When you’re comfortable in your own skin, you won’t be afraid to take a chance.”

“If people want you to be fake then do you really want them to be your friends.”

“There doesn’t need to be an ulterior motive for everything.”

“9 out of 10 people will like what you are doing but there will be the person in the corner waiting to take their shot.”

“You have to conquer your fears.”

“Really try to figure out who you are. Be comfortable in your own skin and then you will be able to set realistic, incremental goals.”

“Everyday is a new day.”

“You have a choice to be happy or sad everyday.”

“Life is a hell of a lot more fun when you are happy and positive.”

“What you try to give to others, you get back fivefold.”

We welcome AudreyOffTheCuff today! Audrey is a licensed clinical social worker that hosts her own podcast. She owns two businesses, Simply Bee Wellness Center, which focuses on mental wellness counseling. She also created SheBe with a friend that centralizes around athletic training. We go in depth about producing vs. consuming, the Vagal Theory, starting businesses, creating a podcast and much more! Check out her podcast, audreyoffthecuff on iTunes, Spotify and SoundCloud. Also give her a follow on Instagram @audreyoffthecuff.

Intro, producing vs. consuming and entrepreneurship. (0:00-7:18) Starting a business, dealing with “no” and creating a podcast. (7:19-17:10) Most important lesson learned, the Vagal Theory and having a podcast dedicated for solely women. (17:11-28:08) A/B testing, working with athletes and mental tips for athletes. (29:09-40:08) Best quote, why you should listen to her podcast and connecting with the BP community. (40:09-43:40)

We welcome on Blake Cashman once again! He has just completed his rookie year in the NFL as a linebacker for the New York Jets. Blake started 5 games this season as a 5th round draft pick out of the University of Minnesota. He shares his rookie year experiences, playing with & against some of the greats, dealing with the spotlight, being a bachelor in New York City and much more. We wish Blake a long and healthy career!

Intro, rookie year experience, and playing against one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, Tom Brady. (0:00-8:14) Overcoming his draft status to become a rookie starter, first surreal moment of his first year and meeting NFL stars & egos. (8:14-16:03) Handling the spotlight and rookie hazing stories. (16:04-25:29) Earning respect from his teammates, Jet quarterback having mono and being a bachelor in New York City. (25:30-32:20) Behind the scenes in the NFL, dealing with stress & anxiety during the season and Blake’s charity foundation. (32:21-40:37) Questions from the listeners and Connecting with the community. (40:38-49:35)

***Nick's Notes ~ Great to have Cash back on! He is a good dude, who is an inspiration to a lot of people. I appreciate him taking us behind the scenes and keeping it raw and uncut! Look forward to what BP and Cashman are cooking up...

Dear *****,

Whenever I feel down or start worrying about little things, I think of what you are going through and snap out of it. You have made me realize how precious life is and inspired me to live my life to the fullest. To live BOLD!

Love ya,

Nick