In this podcast, I talk about SETTING GOALS YOU CAN ACHIEVE with Erin Falconer, the editor-in-chief and co-owner of PickTheBrain. We may attempt to make many goals in our lives but may find ourselves often discouraged that we aren't able to (1) achieve them or (2) stick to them without giving up. From Erin's own success with creating PickTheBrain, which Forbes has named one of the "Top 100 Most Influential Sites for Women," she gives her insights into how she achieved her goals and what factors to keep in mind for achieving yours too.

QUESTIONS ASKED IN THE PODCAST:

1. Why should we set goals?

2. Are goals really achievable? How can I transition from goals being something real in my life versus just a pipe dream?

3. What are some common bad habits and/or mistakes you see that prevent people from achieving their goals or making "bad goals"?

4. How can I stay motivated to reach my long term goals when they seem hard or almost impossible?

5. How can I stay focused when I have many goals I'm working on at the same time?

6. What is the most important thing to do in goal setting? What are the important markers I should hit when setting goals to guarantee success?

7. How can our audience get connected to you?

Now more than ever, consumers are supporting and purchasing from businesses with a conscious mission. Anna Choi is a conscious business coach who helps her clients focus their energy to attract more customers in less time and scale their impact on the world. Her key message is creating a new normal economy based on the "quadruple bottom line."

QUESTIONS DISCUSSED

1. How would you define a "conscious business?" Is it different from a social enterprise?

2. What is the quadruple bottom line?

3. Is it really possible to make a profit while taking care of the Earth?

4. What are some examples of social enterprises that we see out there?

5. How can I vote better with my dollar? How can I make my daily purchases more mindful?

6. What tips do you have for someone who wants to start a conscious business?

7. How do I free up more time to grow my business?

Earth Citizens will save the world. Are you one?

Questions discussed:

1. What is an Earth Citizen?

2. What is the Earth Citizen spirit?

3. Why do we need it?

4. Can it really fix our problems? If so, what?

5. How can I become one or get involved?

6. What daily actions can I take to live as an Earth Citizen?

Gillian Riley is the author of 5 books related to curbing addiction. She is also a TEDx speaker and an expert on the science of food and nicotine addiction.

Questions discussed:

1. Are humans addicted to food?

2. What is the science of food addiction?

3. How much of hunger is "real hunger?"

4. What are the benefits of eating less?

5. How can I naturally eat less without causing myself to feel stressed or starved?

Guest Speaker: Victor Step, Creator of Growth Evolution Development

Questions discussed:

1. What's your story with procrastination?

2. What is the cause of procrastination?

3. Is there a way to "avoid" procrastination?

4. What are some good habits or tips to be more diligent and proactive?

6. If there's something that I'm procrastinating on right now, what can I do at this moment to get motivated to start?

Don't you love the feeling of giving someone something you know they'll love? Treger Strasberg, co-founder of Humble Design, says she has had that feeling every day since she founded her company and helped over 1,200 families transition out of homelessness since 2009. In this episode, Treger shares her "ah-ha!" moment that changed the course of her legacy and the impact of what transitioning people out of homelessness into dignified homes means for a community, a city, and also YOU.

Everyone feels lonely. It might be a lot, it might not be that much, but we all have a sense of loneliness deep down. Even if we're the most popular, socially active person, it's still there underneath it all. Linda and featured guest Danielle Gaudette analyze the feeling of loneliness and how it may drive much of what we do.

Episode 4 podcast takes us into the topic of channeling some hard-found peace during trials in our life. Bad things can happen one after the other, but the key is to separate from it and look at it from a new perspective. Linda gives us advice on how to manage ourselves during these times.