Are you afraid to take the next step toward your vision for the future? Even the most successful people deal with fear on the daily. So, what separates the successful from the stuck? How do you learn to run toward conflict and face your fears head on?

Aaron Opalewski is the Founder and CEO of Spark Talent Acquisition, a staffing and recruiting agency out of Sterling Heights, Michigan. Since he started the company in 2013, Spark has grown from a team of five in a single office to an 18-state operation that will provide 3,000 opportunities this year alone. A driven entrepreneur with 13 years of experience in the recruiting industry, Aaron has impacted the performance and profitability of hundreds of businesses and thousands of people.

On this episode of Destined to Be, Aaron joins us to share his journey from personal training to entrepreneurship, describing what fuels him to work harder than everyone else and overdeliver. He explores what it takes to be wildly successful in your business and family life, explaining the relationship between being present and being effective with your time. Listen in for Aaron's insight on making decisions based on your values and learn how to navigate fear as you work toward your own bold vision for the future.

The lack of confidence that led Aaron to make poor decisions and get in trouble as a young man

Aaron's challenging transition from personal training to a sales role with a recruiting company

How being an undersized athlete fueled Aaron's drive to work harder than anyone else and overdeliver

The experience that taught Aaron he could learn anything he put his mind to

Aaron's insight around processes as the secret to scaling a business to multiple states

The role Aaron's relationship with God plays in his work

Why Aaron walked away from a successful multimillion-dollar company to start Spark Talent

How Aaron navigates the fear of working through each new level of uncertainty in his life

How Aaron makes decisions based on his vision and values

How Aaron's morning routine has pivoted through COVID

Why Aaron books time to work out and be present with his family on his calendar

What it takes to be wildly successful in your business and family life

The relationship between being present and maximizing the effectiveness of your time

Spark Talent Acquisition

Aaron on LinkedIn

Aaron on Instagram

Destined to Be

Jeremiah on Instagram

Mallory on Instagram

Level Up Entourage Facebook Group

Arete Syndicate

Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman

Entrepreneurial Operating System

EOS Vision/Traction Organizer

75 Hard

The Ed Mylett Show

Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

Ray Dalio's Principles in Action App

Tim Grover

Are you afraid to take the next step toward your vision for the future? Even the most successful people deal with fear on the daily. So, what separates the successful from the stuck? How do you learn to run toward conflict and face your fears head on?

Aaron Opalewski is the Founder and CEO of Spark Talent Acquisition, a staffing and recruiting agency out of Sterling Heights, Michigan. Since he started the company in 2013, Spark has grown from a team of five in a single office to an 18-state operation that will provide 3,000 opportunities this year alone. A driven entrepreneur with 13 years of experience in the recruiting industry, Aaron has impacted the performance and profitability of hundreds of businesses and thousands of people.

On this episode of Destined to Be, Aaron joins us to share his journey from personal training to entrepreneurship, describing what fuels him to work harder than everyone else and overdeliver. He explores what it takes to be wildly successful in your business and family life, explaining the relationship between being present and being effective with your time. Listen in for Aaron’s insight on making decisions based on your values and learn how to navigate fear as you work toward your own bold vision for the future.

The lack of confidence that led Aaron to make poor decisions and get in trouble as a young man

Aaron’s challenging transition from personal training to a sales role with a recruiting company

How being an undersized athlete fueled Aaron’s drive to work harder than anyone else and overdeliver

The experience that taught Aaron he could learn anything he put his mind to

Aaron’s insight around processes as the secret to scaling a business to multiple states

The role Aaron’s relationship with God plays in his work

Why Aaron walked away from a successful multimillion-dollar company to start Spark Talent

How Aaron navigates the fear of working through each new level of uncertainty in his life

How Aaron makes decisions based on his vision and values

How Aaron’s morning routine has pivoted through COVID

Why Aaron books time to work out and be present with his family on his calendar

What it takes to be wildly successful in your business and family life

The relationship between being present and maximizing the effectiveness of your time

Spark Talent Acquisition

Aaron on LinkedIn

Aaron on Instagram

Destined to Be

Jeremiah on Instagram

Mallory on Instagram

Level Up Entourage Facebook Group

Arete Syndicate

Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman

Entrepreneurial Operating System

EOS Vision/Traction Organizer

75 Hard

The Ed Mylett Show

Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

Ray Dalio’s Principles in Action App

Tim Grover

Conflict in relationships is unavoidable. The sign of a good relationship is not the absence of conflict but the ability to resolve disagreements as they come up.

So, what can you do to navigate conflict without tearing each other down? How do you cast a vision for a shared future that honors both partners' hopes and dreams?

On this episode of Destined to Be, we're sharing 3 more secrets to feeling satisfied in your relationship, discussing how to respect others even when you disagree and describing some of the things we do to demonstrate respect to ourselves and each other.

We challenge you to give up the need to be right, explaining why no one ever really wins an argument and how to empathize with someone who holds a very different point of view.

Listen in for insight on checking in with yourself first and then communicating your dreams and aspirations and learn how to create an intentional plan for achieving your individual and shared goals.

6 secrets to feeling satisfied in your relationship

1. Practice gratitude
2. Start with you
3. Be a great listener
4. Respect each other
5. Give up the need to be right
6. Check in + communicate

How to respect another person even if you disagree

Why we don't call each other out in public

What you can do to demonstrate respect to your partner

The link between self-respect and respect from others

Why nobody really ever wins an argument

How to empathize with someone you disagree with

Why you don't have to react when someone attacks

Why it's crucial to check in with yourself first

How to communicate expectations with your partner

Destined to Be

Jeremiah on Instagram

Mallory on Instagram

REVOLUTION WELLNESS Facebook Group

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex by John Gray

Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz

6 Secrets to Feeling Satisfied in Your Relationship, Part 1 on Destined to Be EP090

Conflict in relationships is unavoidable. The sign of a good relationship is not the absence of conflict but the ability to resolve disagreements as they come up.

So, what can you do to navigate conflict without tearing each other down? How do you cast a vision for a shared future that honors both partners’ hopes and dreams?

On this episode of Destined to Be, we’re sharing 3 more secrets to feeling satisfied in your relationship, discussing how to respect others even when you disagree and describing some of the things we do to demonstrate respect to ourselves and each other.

We challenge you to give up the need to be right, explaining why no one ever really wins an argument and how to empathize with someone who holds a very different point of view.

Listen in for insight on checking in with yourself first and then communicating your dreams and aspirations and learn how to create an intentional plan for achieving your individual and shared goals.

6 secrets to feeling satisfied in your relationship

1. Practice gratitude
2. Start with you
3. Be a great listener
4. Respect each other
5. Give up the need to be right
6. Check in + communicate

How to respect another person even if you disagree

Why we don’t call each other out in public

What you can do to demonstrate respect to your partner

The link between self-respect and respect from others

Why nobody really ever wins an argument

How to empathize with someone you disagree with

Why you don’t have to react when someone attacks

Why it’s crucial to check in with yourself first

How to communicate expectations with your partner

Destined to Be

Jeremiah on Instagram

Mallory on Instagram

REVOLUTION WELLNESS Facebook Group

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex by John Gray

Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz

6 Secrets to Feeling Satisfied in Your Relationship, Part 1 on Destined to Be EP090

We think that people don't want to be pushed. That they don't want to be called out when they're giving less than their best. But what if most people really DO want to be challenged? How do you coach a community to do MORE than they thought they were capable of—and celebrate each other along the way?

Tanci Spencer is the Founder and CEO of Turn Up, a dance fitness platform that helps women evolve unapologetically, dance ruthlessly and live out loud. More than a workout program, Turn Up is a movement of 1,000 women who empower each other to stop playing small and live the lives they desire. Tanci leverages her background as a college basketball player, high school teacher and coach to inspire her squad to push the limits they have set for themselves and step into their power.

On this episode of Destined to Be, Tanci joins us to discuss what inspired her to leave her marriage, quit her job as a teacher and coach, and move back to Michigan. She describes the Insta story that launched Turn Up, sharing the greatest challenges she's faced in building the community and the energy that comes from a group of women who celebrate each other. Listen in for Tanci's insight on coaching people to 'touch the line' and learn how YOU can be a part of the transformative Turn Up Squad!

Tanci's background as a college basketball player and how that role became her identity

How network marketing taught Tanci to be resourceful and question what she thought she wanted for her life

What inspired Tanci to leave her marriage, quit her job as a teacher/coach and move back to Michigan

Tanci's insight on how the chapter you're in now is preparing you for the next thing

The Instagram story that launched Turn Up Dance Fitness

The energy behind the Turn Up community and how the women celebrate each other

The poor decisions Tanci was making in college before she woke up to her greatness

Tanci's dedication to a consistent morning routine

How to call yourself out without beating yourself up

How being vulnerable on social has helped Tanci grow a squad of 1K women

The greatest challenges Tanci has faced in building Turn Up

Tanci's advice on coaching people to 'touch the line'

Why the best leaders are comfortable with making people uncomfortable and skilled in creating a safe environment where people can make mistakes

Turn Up with Tanci

Tanci on Instagram

Tanci on Facebook

Tanci on YouTube

Destined to Be

Jeremiah on Instagram

Mallory on Instagram

Level Up Entourage Facebook Group

Turn Up Instructor Training

The MFCEO Project Podcast

Andy Frisella

Ed Mylett

Arete Syndicate

Chris Harder

For the Love of Money Podcast

Jeremiah on For the Love of Money EP232

Entrepreneurial Operating System for Business

Gary Vaynerchuk

Key Performance Indicators for Dummies by Bernard Marr

We think that people don’t want to be pushed. That they don’t want to be called out when they’re giving less than their best. But what if most people really DO want to be challenged? How do you coach a community to do MORE than they thought they were capable of—and celebrate each other along the way?

Tanci Spencer is the Founder and CEO of Turn Up, a dance fitness platform that helps women evolve unapologetically, dance ruthlessly and live out loud. More than a workout program, Turn Up is a movement of 1,000 women who empower each other to stop playing small and live the lives they desire. Tanci leverages her background as a college basketball player, high school teacher and coach to inspire her squad to push the limits they have set for themselves and step into their power.

On this episode of Destined to Be, Tanci joins us to discuss what inspired her to leave her marriage, quit her job as a teacher and coach, and move back to Michigan. She describes the Insta story that launched Turn Up, sharing the greatest challenges she’s faced in building the community and the energy that comes from a group of women who celebrate each other. Listen in for Tanci’s insight on coaching people to ‘touch the line’ and learn how YOU can be a part of the transformative Turn Up Squad!

Tanci’s background as a college basketball player and how that role became her identity

How network marketing taught Tanci to be resourceful and question what she thought she wanted for her life

What inspired Tanci to leave her marriage, quit her job as a teacher/coach and move back to Michigan

Tanci’s insight on how the chapter you’re in now is preparing you for the next thing

The Instagram story that launched Turn Up Dance Fitness

The energy behind the Turn Up community and how the women celebrate each other 

The poor decisions Tanci was making in college before she woke up to her greatness

Tanci’s dedication to a consistent morning routine

How to call yourself out without beating yourself up

How being vulnerable on social has helped Tanci grow a squad of 1K women

The greatest challenges Tanci has faced in building Turn Up

Tanci’s advice on coaching people to ‘touch the line’

Why the best leaders are comfortable with making people uncomfortable and skilled in creating a safe environment where people can make mistakes

Turn Up with Tanci

Tanci on Instagram

Tanci on Facebook

Tanci on YouTube

Destined to Be

Jeremiah on Instagram

Mallory on Instagram

Level Up Entourage Facebook Group

Turn Up Instructor Training

The MFCEO Project Podcast

Andy Frisella

Ed Mylett

Arete Syndicate

Chris Harder

For the Love of Money Podcast

Jeremiah on For the Love of Money EP232

Entrepreneurial Operating System for Business

Gary Vaynerchuk

Key Performance Indicators for Dummies by Bernard Marr

Satisfying relationships don't happen by chance. Even the most compatible couples have to work at keeping their connection strong.

So, what can you do to improve your existing relationships? To feel closer to the people you care about and more fulfilled?

On this episode of Destined to Be, we're sharing our first 3 secrets to feeling satisfied in your relationship, challenging you to focus on the things about your partner that you are grateful for and write them down in a Thanksgiving List.

We remind you that while you can't control your partner, you do have control of your own response in triggering situations—and encourage you to seek guidance about your relationship from a therapist or coach.

Listen in for insight on preventing arguments by clearly communicating your needs and learn the active listening strategies we use to deepen our relationship and strengthen our bond as a married couple.

Key Takeaways

3 secrets to feeling satisfied in your relationship

1. Practice gratitude
2. Start with you
3. Be a great listener

How to shift your focus from what you DON'T have to what you DO have

The practice of writing a daily Thanksgiving List about your partner

Why it's crucial for you and your spouse to have core values that align

How to develop an awareness of your emotions and control your response in triggering situations

The value in getting guidance about your relationship from a therapist or coach

How to prevent arguments by having a conversation about your needs

The active listening strategies you can use to improve communication in your relationship

How genuine interest and concern translates to better communication

Destined to Be

Jeremiah on Instagram

Mallory on Instagram

REVOLUTION WELLNESS Facebook Group

Brendon Burchard

Satisfying relationships don’t happen by chance. Even the most compatible couples have to work at keeping their connection strong.

So, what can you do to improve your existing relationships? To feel closer to the people you care about and more fulfilled?

On this episode of Destined to Be, we’re sharing our first 3 secrets to feeling satisfied in your relationship, challenging you to focus on the things about your partner that you are grateful for and write them down in a Thanksgiving List.

We remind you that while you can’t control your partner, you do have control of your own response in triggering situations—and encourage you to seek guidance about your relationship from a therapist or coach.

Listen in for insight on preventing arguments by clearly communicating your needs and learn the active listening strategies we use to deepen our relationship and strengthen our bond as a married couple.

Key Takeaways  

3 secrets to feeling satisfied in your relationship

1. Practice gratitude
2. Start with you
3. Be a great listener

How to shift your focus from what you DON’T have to what you DO have

The practice of writing a daily Thanksgiving List about your partner

Why it’s crucial for you and your spouse to have core values that align

How to develop an awareness of your emotions and control your response in triggering situations

The value in getting guidance about your relationship from a therapist or coach

How to prevent arguments by having a conversation about your needs

The active listening strategies you can use to improve communication in your relationship

How genuine interest and concern translates to better communication

Destined to Be

Jeremiah on Instagram

Mallory on Instagram

REVOLUTION WELLNESS Facebook Group

Brendon Burchard

We're told to follow our passion. But is that really the key to fulfillment? Emily Eliza Moyer believes that it goes a little deeper than that. She contends that fulfillment comes from connecting the dots between your PURPOSE and what you do every day.

Emily is an intuitive career strategist focused on helping ambitious women overcome their limiting beliefs, uncover their purpose and craft strategic plans to build careers they absolutely love. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Emily served as the head of sales and marketing for a VC-backed travel startup, leading a team of 30 remote workers from all around the world.

On this episode of Destined to Be, Emily joins us to discuss why people have such a hard time figuring out what we want and share her strategies for reconnecting with our intuitive voice. She makes the distinction between passion and purpose, explaining why you don't necessarily have to live your purpose through your 9-to-5 job. Listen in for Emily's insight on growing into a new expression of your calling as your identity shifts and learn the three areas of self-study you can explore to uncover YOUR path to purpose.

Emily's mission to help people find the thing that lights them up and connect it back to the work they do every day

Why people have a hard time figuring out exactly what they want

How our intuitive voice gets drowned out by other people's voices

Emily's strategies for reconnecting with yourself and trusting your intuitive voice

The distinction between passion and purpose and why you don't necessarily have to live your purpose through your work

Why it's easier to persevere through challenges when they're in service to a bigger purpose

Emily's insight on growing into a new expression of your purpose as your identity shifts

The three areas of self-study Emily explores to help clients uncover their purpose

1. Joy
2. Contribution
3. Obstacles

Emily's personal process of identifying her calling and making choices in alignment with that purpose

Emily's Website

Emily on Instagram

Destined to Be

Jeremiah on Instagram

Mallory on Instagram

REVOLUTION WELLNESS Facebook Group

Emily's Path to Purpose Signature Program

Transcendental Meditation (TM)

Teach for America

We’re told to follow our passion. But is that really the key to fulfillment? Emily Eliza Moyer believes that it goes a little deeper than that. She contends that fulfillment comes from connecting the dots between your PURPOSE and what you do every day.

Emily is an intuitive career strategist focused on helping ambitious women overcome their limiting beliefs, uncover their purpose and craft strategic plans to build careers they absolutely love. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Emily served as the head of sales and marketing for a VC-backed travel startup, leading a team of 30 remote workers from all around the world.

On this episode of Destined to Be, Emily joins us to discuss why people have such a hard time figuring out what we want and share her strategies for reconnecting with our intuitive voice. She makes the distinction between passion and purpose, explaining why you don’t necessarily have to live your purpose through your 9-to-5 job. Listen in for Emily’s insight on growing into a new expression of your calling as your identity shifts and learn the three areas of self-study you can explore to uncover YOUR path to purpose.

Emily’s mission to help people find the thing that lights them up and connect it back to the work they do every day

Why people have a hard time figuring out exactly what they want

How our intuitive voice gets drowned out by other people’s voices

Emily’s strategies for reconnecting with yourself and trusting your intuitive voice

The distinction between passion and purpose and why you don’t necessarily have to live your purpose through your work

Why it’s easier to persevere through challenges when they’re in service to a bigger purpose

Emily’s insight on growing into a new expression of your purpose as your identity shifts

The three areas of self-study Emily explores to help clients uncover their purpose

1. Joy
2. Contribution
3. Obstacles

Emily’s personal process of identifying her calling and making choices in alignment with that purpose

Emily’s Website

Emily on Instagram

Destined to Be

Jeremiah on Instagram

Mallory on Instagram

REVOLUTION WELLNESS Facebook Group

Emily’s Path to Purpose Signature Program

Transcendental Meditation (TM)

Teach for America