Bold & Vulnerable Podcast

Hey Guys! We switched everything up for this May 2021 Super Blood Moon Eclipse to Release, Start Fresh, Set Intentions, Pull Tarot Cards, and Work through the Shadows with a 100% LIVE episode that was also part of Clubhouse! Since this was our first live episode on clubhouse and on our podcast, it was a work in progress with the audio (some echoes can be heard) but done is better than perfect and we wanted to share the goodness with you all! Let's get Vulnerable! Enjoy!

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Growing up as the daughter of entrepreneurs in California, Nicole Humphrey's always had that entrepreneurial bug. Her passion for philanthropy had led her to an established career working in nonprofits, but slowly the 9-5 corporate grind began to weigh on her. Upon traveling to Bali, Indonesia for her honeymoon, Nicole fell in love with Balinese people, culture, and artisans. She noticed that everywhere they went, there were expat entrepreneurs who had launched their businesses right there in Bali, and it struck her - why couldn’t that be her? Within one month of returning home, Nicole and her husband Connor quit their jobs, sold all of their worldly possessions, and moved to Bali in search of a new adventure and a new life of entrepreneurship. 
Nicole and Connor spent much of their time traversing the island on motorbikes, donning bandanas to guard them from roadway pollution. One day, they realized just how little they know about this staple accessory that they wore everyday. Upon looking for options, all they could find was scratchy cotton, boring patterns, and suspect manufacturing. Thus, the idea for BANDITS Bandanas was born. Building upon Nicole’s extensive work in the nonprofit sector and Connor’s business background, they set out to build a bandana that would spark collaboration, inspire original expression, and create positive change.

About BANDITS:

BANDITS bandanas are the opposite of that scratchy, paisley bandana. Each one features exclusive, original designs by young artists around the world, from illustrators and muralists to textile designers and activists. With each bandana sold, 10% of proceeds are donated to a charity chosen by the artist who designed it. Additionally, they are Fair Trade Certified and are ethically handmade from sustainably-sourced, ultra soft, 100% Organic Cotton. 

Only 2 years after launching, Bandits has created over 40 different artist-designed bandanas that have helped them donate over $58K in give back funds to artist-chosen charities across the world. Their bandanas can currently be found in Huckberry, Paper Source, REI and over 200 independent retailers across the country, or online at banditsbandanas.com. In 2020, high demand has increased the company’s year-over-year sales by 200%. 

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Melissa Mae is an intuitive healer, yoga teacher and overall badass from San Francisco that currently lives on the island of O’ahu, Hawaii.

An ex-comic she has a flare for the funny while facilitating spiritual awakenings for her students. She has studied and lectured on the ancient scriptures and Eastern philosophy, led chakra juice cleanses as well as taught the physical practice of yoga for nearly 10 years. She is a Level 2 Reiki healer, Doula In-Training and published poet.

Her love of life and earned wisdom shines through in her yoga classes and general demeanor. Check her out!

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JENNIFER BITNER:
Mental Performance Coach & co-host of The Mind Leadership

I have lived my life on both sides of the hustle. One side that led to anxiety, overwhelm and burnout; and the other- more of a humble hustle, that was fueled by passion, joy, and purpose. I spent 11 years of my corporate career working in the fitness industry for the largest chain of fitness clubs in Canada. I started my career in sales and quickly moved up the ladder to General Manager by the age of 23. I was a top performer, driven by success, accolades, and recognition. I thrived with goals and competition and was always chasing the next award.

Eventually, my overachieving and unhealthy drive led me to a dis-eased state of mental health. When I was 22 I was riddled with severe anxiety and panic attacks. I lived with two identities— this performer, goal crusher, and high energy leader… and, this broken and burnt out skeleton of who I once was. I finally decided something needed to change. I spent a decade of healing and recovering from unbalanced mental health.

I have now written and published a book called “Just A Girl With Anxiety”, detailing my journey and recovery process; I teach Mind Fitness techniques & am hired to speak to companies across the country on how success can be healthy, and teach natural approaches to mind wellness. I believe you can achieve your goals, dreams, and aspirations, without being left feeling stressed, exhausted, and defeated.

I am here to teach you how to find peace amidst the chaos and bring joy + healthy success back into your days!

DWAYNE SMITH:
Leadership Development Coach, co-host of The Mind Leadership & member of the John Maxwell Leadership Team

I’m a certified public speaker and a mastermind group facilitator. I have been in a leadership role for over 17 years. ⁣
I graduated from college with a business marketing degree and moved into one of the largest companies in Canada. In my career, I have embraced my growth by developing myself in the art of leadership. ⁣ By managing large teams, I’ve learned in my career that leadership is action, and living by leader principles daily requires a great deal of intention. ⁣
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My journey has shaped my decision to be a part of The Mind Leadership because I have come to understand that between the tools we are provided and our intentions lies a thing called execution. Our execution is at its best when we are aware of our strengths and how to leverage them to our advantage. ⁣Our minds dictate how we operate and it’s our minds that we need to develop to be welcoming of new ideas, knowing who we are and how we become our best selves. ⁣

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Now, if you're more into the traditional braggy vanity metrics around success, I'm an Inc. 500 CEO, ranked number 40 in Inc. 500 in 2007, with 2500% plus revenue growth in three years of my business, Twin Capital Mortgage. I was ranked #9 in Glassdoor's Top Ranked CEO's in America for small to medium businesses. I have participated in many great programs, such as Birthing of Giants at MIT, Gathering of Titans at MIT, and I am a graduate of the World Renowned Stagen Integral Leadership Program.

I've spoken on some big stages. I was a TEDx curator. I did TEDx Golden Gate Park in 2011 and 2012 at the De Young Museum in San Francisco. I'm a crazy mad scientist CEO. I've grown companies from startup to just under a thousand employees in under three years, and I'm an expert at core values. I am very proud of my book, The Core Value Equation. If none of that impresses you, so be it.

I can make a damn good pizza, and my last meal on earth will be a pepperoni pizza from Pizzetta 211 in San Francisco with a cheese board salad, a slice of flourless chocolate cake, hand-whipped cream and with a Blue Moon beer. Peace. I love you.

My purpose is to live a poetic life – a life of true engagement that helps others learn and reach their potential.

What do you want to know about me? I'm a dad, husband, twin, brother, and son. I am grateful to have such an amazing family who loves me despite my loco craziness—born and raised in Cali. Now I live in Austin, Texas. I'm a serial entrepreneur, author, conscious capitalist, speaker, and entertainer. I'm all about the P's: Passion, Pizza, Puzzles, and especially Pink Unicorns. I am all about creating greatness in the world.

My passion is to make the world a better place, using my talents and engagement. My top six core values are happiness, which I call heart. Love, which I call Besos. Passion, which I call "Eye of the Tiger. Curiosity, which I call Cinco. Creativity, which I call BOOM. Last but not least, balance, which I call Movie Night. The reason I call it that is because my family and I watch movies together every Friday night.

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Amber Sears helps soul-powered entrepreneurs build their dream businesses and lifestyles doing what they love. She is deeply dedicated to inspiring, motivating, and empowering women to reclaim their power, share their unique gifts, live on purpose, and play full out in all areas of life. A huge aspect of this process is helping women heal, transform, awaken to, and embody the highest version of themselves now.

She specializes in designing and leading potent transformational retreats and teacher training around the globe in conjunction with her online 1:1 business coaching practice.

Amber weaves the tools, strategies, and systems required to rapidly grow your impact and income in business with holistic lifestyle design practices and techniques that are designed to fully support the mind, body, and spirit."

Founder of EpicSelf.com

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Sharmila was pronounced dead in a comma after a trip abroad. She was addicted to many vices such as smoking and unhealthy eating habits. She took a journey through her comma and came back into this realm finding herself stuck on many types of Western Medicines. She learned how to HEAL herself with holistic practices and now she is a natural Spirit Medicine Woman. Sharmila is a Consultant & Intuitive Healing Medium to Visionaries. Her greatest dream is to empower commUNITY with education & transformational skills so we may rise together as we heal all without the use of physical tools or physical medicine, thanks to Self Mastery!

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Arun Thompson is a coach and facilitator whose mission is to give people the self-understanding they should have got in school. He first gained expertise in personal development and transformative coaching working at Rosemary Dream, a personal development retreat centre in Brazil, for nearly 3 years. Now, he designs and facilitates programs and workshops with profoundly insightful and enjoyable experiences that create a lasting and empowering effect on the people who participate. As well as the workshops and experiences, he is also providing coaching and mentoring for those people on a personal journey of self-discovery, wanting to learn to understand and overcome fears, worries and past pain in order to live fully, excitedly and wholesomely.

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Bill Bachand is the founder and owner of Renu Therapy where he encourages you to get into the cold every day with either a Cold Tub, jump in a naturally cold body of water, or even a Cold Shower. Yes it is tough to first step into the cold but the Reward is waiting for you when you get out…..a mental tune up and a sense of Happiness caused by a rush of Norepinephrine.The rest of the benefits are soon to follow. When cold water immersion and a daily cold tub become part of your routine, you will become Believers and want to tell the World. The enthusiasm comes from how you feel and that the benefits are tangible. The list of thought leaders who go into an ice tub daily is substantial: Tony Robbins, Adam Corolla, Tim Ferris, Joe Rogan, Kevin Hart, and Wim Hof are just a few. They are seeing tangible results! Popping supplements sure would be a lot easier, but I am here to break it to you, there is no supplement or combination thereof that will give to you such a wide array of Benefits that you can actually feel in a tangible way, like a cold water tank. RENU is rated to be the Best Looking and the Best Performing Cold Plunge Tank on the market!

About Renu Therapy: Cold Plunging is a great way to add to your offerings in the Health & Wellness space. Any Business, Training facility, Trainer, counselor, or Health Coach can increase profits and grow their customer base by offering CWI. The demand for this is increasing every day and with the positive impact on Boosting Immunity right now, the demand is only growing! The RENU Therapy Cryo Tank is always be Cold and Clean, sets up in 5 minutes, and can handle a Commercial Application. We are here to help and would love to add you to the Cold Water Community

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Book List:
Stillness is the key - Ryan Holiday
Daily Stoic - Ryan Holiday
The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday
The Glutathione Revolution - Nayan Patel

In 2008 SaunaSpace founder Brian Richards needed to make a decision: fill prescriptions for acne, insomnia, and adrenal fatigue, or take a chance with Near Infrared (NIr) Sauna Therapy, as recommended by an alternative medicine doctor. For Brian, it was a no brainer. But there was a problem, at the time you couldn’t find an NIr sauna. So, he began his journey to change that. Over the following years, Brian became consumed with creating the perfect product, fueled by the healing transformation of his personal experience with NIr Sauna Therapy. At the beginning, SaunaSpace was one big DIY project, where Brian did everything from designing his logo and website to building every sauna himself. Today, Brian heads our 35-person team that operates 3,500 square feet of workshop space spread over two locations. His personal journey to optimal health inspired him to create SaunaSpace’s Incandescent Sauna product line, in order to help others discover the pathway to natural healing, which now includes the world’s first Faraday-Cage Sauna.

Some of the science-backed health benefits associated with near-infrared sauna:
● Skin purification and rejuvenation
● Accelerated wound healing and tissue repair
● Increased fat burning and decreased cellulite
● Faster muscle recovery and improved athletic performance
● Boosted immunity
● Superior relaxation and stress relief
● Improved sleep quality
● Detoxification of chemicals and metals that can build up in your body

100% chemical free - 100% EMF-free - Plus 100-day money-back guarantee AND lifetime warranty!

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Press Mentions
● https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/08/twitter-and-square-ceo-jack-dorsey-on-his-personal-wellness-habits.html
● https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6904869/Jack-Dorsey-eats-day-fasts-weekends-walks-5-miles-work-daily-ice-bath-meditation.html
● https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/04/10/the-10-secrets-to-twitter-billionaire-jack-dorseys-wellness-habits/