Do The Thing

Doing the thing involves controlling and influencing the things you can while accepting those you cannot. Imagine what's possible if you embark on your journey with the right mood, attitude, commitment, and effort.

Today I got personal with Ron Alford, Senior Partner for Southwestern Consulting, about how he turned a summer internship into a lifelong career of helping others. As a military kid, he quickly learned how to adapt, adjust, and accept criticism from others. Little did he know how much these life lessons would impact his adult life.

Here's how a door-to-door college internship shaped Ron's professional career and taught him how to do the thing.

In this episode, Ron breaks down these essential points of the Do The Thing Formula:

Want more inspiration with Ron? Check out www.southwesternconsulting.com to elevate your business and achieve your goals 

Challenges push us outside our comfort zone, but many people don't see them through because of the fear of failure. What if you had a motivational support system cheering you along every step of the way?

I had the pleasure of chatting with Hartley Alford about finishing a 60-day no-sugar challenge. From learning how to read tricky labels to fighting temptation, she explains her methods for reaching the finish line. Although still a child, she's wise beyond her years and already knows what it takes to do the thing. Here's how this high-achieving 10-year-old started a challenge, followed it for 60 days, and why she already has another big, five-mile goal to reach. In this episode,

Hartley explains how she used these points of the Do The Thing Formula to reach her goal: Building a support system:

Trauma affects all people, but not everyone takes the time to heal from these life-changing events. They just go into survival mode. What if you advocated for yourself and got into a level of peak-state flow instead?

Today, I sat down with Diana Patton, Civil Rights Lawyer and founder of Rise Advocates, to learn how she went from merely surviving to fully thriving after trauma. A father's betrayal and a devastating loss forced her to become her own advocate at an early age. She spoke up for herself, never accepted the status quo, and fought for equity, diversion, and inclusion. Discover how Diana did the thing to become an advocate, heal her trauma, and why she wants to help other women leaders reach their fullest potential.

In this episode, Diana analyzes these points of the Do The Thing Formula:

Visit www.riseadvocates.com to learn more about Rise Advocates Academy, an 8-week program to become a Certified Rise Advocate. 

Many go-getters embark on their missions, hoping to cross the finish line quickly. But doing the thing is a marathon, not a race. What if you took time to carve out self-care and wellness into your journey?

I got to sit down with Debra Mares, a dear friend with quite an impressive resumé. As an accomplished criminal law prosecutor, legal thriller author, teacher, and arts nonprofit owner, she's helped countless people overcome hardship in their own lives. However, her passion for finding resilience began with a very chaotic childhood. How could she overcome her own personal traumas to support those struggling with similar upbringings and challenges?

Here's why Debra believes everyone needs a sense of purpose, support system, self-esteem, empathy, and expression to advocate for themselves as they build resilience to do the thing.

In this episode, we touch on how these points of the Do The Thing Formula help you overcome deeply-rooted trauma and adversity:

Want to find out even more about Debra? Visit thewriteofyourlife.org to learn more about her social-emotional learning curriculum. You can also follow her on Instagram @debramares and pick up a copy of The Mamacita Murders on Amazon www.amazon.com/Mamacita-Murders-Gaby-Ruiz-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0073GWF2K 

People often worry about maintaining their status quo. It's sometimes more frightening than the unknown of the future. But what if you decided to embrace change instead?

I got personal with my good friend Wendy Sallin, a muscle activation techniques practitioner and talented artist, to learn how she embraces new experiences and says yes to all opportunities. After working as an academic advisor and running a nonprofit for many years, she discovered that healing people and creating are her true passions.

Here's how Wendy did the thing, found her way to the health and fitness realm, and accidentally became an artist during the global pandemic.

In this episode, we break down these points of the Do The Thing Formula:

Want to keep in touch with Wendy? Learn more Mana Bodywork at www.manabodyworksandiego.com. You can also view her art on Instagram @wendysallinart. 

Starting and growing a business from scratch is a lot like climbing a mountain. But what if you made it to the summit, only to discover you climbed the wrong mountain entirely?

I had the opportunity to chat with Theo—founder of Forgotten Health and creator of BioRecharge! and Pure Vitamin C Flush—about the importance of being in alignment with yourself. Theo started his entrepreneurial journey with a real estate company. Money and clients flowed in, but the thought of doing it forever took a toll on his body and mind. He had to unhook his identity, one cell at a time.

Here's how a spectacular case of burnout drove Theo to switch gears, heal himself, and launch two brands in the natural health niche.

In this episode, Theo dissects these points of the Do The Thing Formula to help you along your journey:

Inspired to realign yourself? Join Theo's newsletter at get5gbook.com or getbiorecharge.com to start producing more energy in your cells. You can also visit purevitamincflush.com to get the program plus 20,000mg of vitamin C. It's free—just pay for the cost of shipping. 

The customer experience can make or break a business. But service doesn't start with the frontline; it only reflects on them. Sometimes the most significant changes have to come from above.

It was my pleasure to sit down once again with Anastasia Vladychynska, Customer Experience Consultant, to discuss how she transitioned from corporate life into entrepreneurship. As the CEO's assistant for an international airline, she discovered a flaw in customer relations. Motivated by people and a disrupter by nature, she sought a better way to create happy customers. Here's how Anastasia personally responded to angry letters, developed a customer call line, and did the thing to carve her niche in service consulting.

In this episode, Anastasia hints at how she uses these points of the Do The Thing Formula:

Learn more about Anastasia on Instagram @theworldservicecoach. You can also connect with her on Facebook or LinkedIn, and yes, she answers all messages. 

Opening up in a group setting isn't always easy. Toss in a taboo idea, and many people shut down entirely. How can women start having much-needed conversations about difficult subjects?

Today I got to pick the brains of Isabella Grandic and Hailey Sani, co-creators of Boob Blurb, to find out the answer. Periods, sex, and pubic hair are something all females have in common, yet many can't talk about these topics without turning beet red. Izzy and Hailey decided it was time to become vulnerable and bring these conversations to the dinner table. Discover how two high-achieving women became business partners, launched a card game to foster tough conversations, and why you should play.

In this episode, Izzy and Hailey reveal how these points of the Do The Thing Formula affect the human connection:

Surrounding yourself with like-minded people

Here's how you can stay in touch with Boob Blurb and its creators: Visit boobblurb.com to get your hands on this innovative card game. You can also follow @boobblurb on all social platforms. Learn more about Izzy at isabellagrandic.com, or follow @izzygrandic on all major platforms. Check out Hailey's videos at youtube.com/haileysani, and give @haileysani a follow on all social media platforms. 

Entrepreneurs can do anything, but they can't do everything. Many high-achievers learn this lesson after years of feeling used and abused. But what if you focused your energy, developed systems, and followed the data for that one thing that really drives you?

I sat down with Kevin Atto, owner of Park Metro Realty, to discover why he left a high school teaching career to become a full-fledged entrepreneur. After graduating with higher-level degrees in education, he believed teaching high school math and coaching golf would fulfill his need to serve others. But a lacking income and endless hours changed his mind. He did the thing, changed his path in life, and never looked back.

Here's how Kevin made the jump from teacher to poker player to cleaning company owner to real estate guru, changing countless lives along the way. In this episode, Kevin outlines these points of the Do The Thing Formula:

Feeling inspired by Kevin Atto? Learn more about how he does the thing at Park Metro Realty by visiting parkmetrorealty.com, keepingsdclassy.com, or kevinatto.com. Mention you found him from the podcast, and he'll set up a time to talk. 

You are your own worst critic. But sometimes, the noise in your head keeps you from stepping out of your environment and doing the thing. Imagine what could develop if you let go of your inhibitions and embarked on a new journey.

Today I chatted with Adam Webber, the creator of CallCast and frequent contributor to this podcast. In a recent panel interview for the Do The Thing Dating Dare Challenge, he challenged listeners with a Dare to record 7-10 podcasts of their own. Fear paralyzes people from just leaving their house and striking up a conversation. Completing this goal will help build the muscle needed to change that mindset and go after what really interests you. Here's why Adam believes in the power of setting goals, holding yourself accountable, and how to begin your own podcast challenge. In this episode,

Adam discusses how these points of the Do The Thing Formula help you take the first step:

Ready to start the challenge? Learn how Adam makes recording, editing, publishing, and promoting easy at CallCast.