Do The Thing

Traveling the world alone can feel intimidating. It’s also rewarding. What if you packed your bags, set aside your fears, and did it anyway?

I had the chance to speak with Ross Epstein, Partner at InteLink Law Group, about his worldly adventures. Although he practices law today, he's always been a traveler first and a lawyer second. A high school Latin club trip to Italy sparked his interest, a stay in Israel springboarded his love, and the sudden end of the Cold War fueled his desire to travel. But how would he get involved with the global changes while still earning a living and raising a family?

Here's how Ross left law, moved to Prague after the Cold War, started a telecom business, and found his way back to IP and transactional law—without ever sacrificing his need to see the world. 

When something doesn't go as planned, do you jump ship or wait for a safety net? Entrepreneurs tend to run away from failure, but sometimes it's the best friend you never knew you needed.

I had the opportunity to chat with my fellow mastermind member and friend Jill Addison, about her ability to pivot and transfer skills to new experiences when life threw her a curveball. Twelve years ago, she started her first business as a digital marketer, soon discovering it wasn't the right fit. But since life is a daring adventure, she decided to wipe the slate clean and enjoy the ride. Here's Jill's master plan to do the thing, earn $10K a month in passive real estate income, and raise a $1B donation with a little help from her like-minded clients. 

Fear, anxiety, and nervousness make your heart race, knees knock, and palms sweat. And guess what? So does excitement. What if you channeled your fears into excitement to go after what you really want in life?

I sat down with Christine McDannell, the Founder and Principal at The Magnolia Firm and dear friend of mine, to explore how a fearless attitude and innate entrepreneurial mindset paved her journey from garage circuses to boutique brokerage. Trusting in hard work and blissful ignorance, she discovered the secret behind a successful exit—and now helps others do the same. Whether she's jumping headfirst into the tech industry, riding a motorcycle, skydiving, or selling a business in 77 days, here's how inherited confidence drove Christine to do the thing on her own terms. 

High achievers get stuck in their heads, disconnected from themselves. Self-doubt, exhaustion, and burnout keep people from doing the thing. But what if you slowed down to learn how to trust your natural intuition?

Today I went on a journey with Somatic Therapist and Authentic Relating Facilitator, Kate Middleton. A deep fascination for yoga and meditation drove her to study with other teachers and open her own center in Indonesia. Soon, the parallels between somatics and authentic relating became apparent, and she decided to tie them together to achieve homeostasis. Discover how Kate uses somatic therapy to embrace self-inquiry, human connection, and personal development, helping others cold turkey their inner critic to finally do the thing. Learn more about Kate www.katemiddletonyoga.com 

The brain is perhaps the most complex organ of the human body. It controls your thoughts, actions, and behaviors. But what if something triggers an inner beast, and your brain starts working against you?

I had the immense pleasure of speaking with Dr. Amelia Case, Health & Behavior Expert, about how being out of touch with the mind exacerbates all problems. Although a successful clinician herself, dissatisfaction with her own mental health treatment led Amelia to start a coaching business to help others. Making the brain accessible was a priority. She personifies it with seven beastly characters: dog, monkey, lion, wolf, eagle, rabbit, and cat. Each animal represents the innate need for survival, takes over when it sees a threat, and will stop you from doing the thing.

Learn how Amelia identifies each beast brain and the restep needed to tame it. Then take this quiz to learn which beast brain is getting in your way. https://www.donewithanxiety.com/DoTheThing 

The pain of change can make it seem like the universe is against you. Instead of following fear, what if you fine-tuned your vibrations to discover your authentic self?

Today I sat down with Dr. Nancy De Andrade, an enlightened Holistic Life Coach, to discover how growing up in Venezuela with parents who had a deep spiritual connection shaped her journey. But hearing angels was very much out of the ordinary in the States. After discovering her Ph.D. in clinical psychology only focused on the brain and not the whole person, she decided to follow a holistic route to empower and give back to those around her.

Here's how Nancy uses holistic life coaching to help others tap into their body wisdom, discover their purpose, and unlock their authentic self. 

Growing up on a cattle ranch in rural America paints a fairytale scene. But what if you decided to rewrite your story after childhood trauma and lots of self-reflection?

Today I chatted with Lisa D'Acquisto, a VP of Human Resources, about having both a servant's heart and a strong drive to succeed. She began her journey assisting victims in the criminal justice system. But when all her colleagues became bitter, depressed, and emotionless, she wanted out. Discover how doing the thing taught Lisa how to evolve through experiences, ultimately igniting a passion for HR and curiosity for crypto investing. 

Life is full of ups and downs, but no one can really prepare for when tragedy strikes. What if the imminent threat of war destroyed everything you built overnight?

I had the privilege of talking to Anastasia Vladychynska, known on Instagram as The World Service Coach, about overcoming extreme adversity. Life in Ukraine was peaceful and lucrative until everything changed in an instant. Would Anastasia have the resilience to start a new chapter as a refugee?

Here's how this customer experience consultant turned women helper did the thing and made a difference during inconceivable hardship. Reach out to help or use Anastasia's incredible services at Vladychynska Consulting. www.vladychynska.com Tel.|What’sApp +38 096 014 34 06 [email protected] 

Everyone's waiting for a bolt of inspiration to help them find the thing they really want to do. But what happens after inspiration hits?

I sat down with Sue Anderson, who's building Idyllwild Woods Entrepreneur Retreat Center in the Smoky Mountains, to find out. Within just a few months, this 54-year-old used a powerful combination of exercises to identify what she wants to do, what steps to take, and how to do the thing. Here's how she found her idea, chose a group of people to serve, and made her brand new dream come true. 

The entry barrier into entrepreneurialism is nearly non-existent, but many don't take the first step. What if your own lack of prioritization and accountability prevents you from actually doing the thing?

I sat down with Sandi Masori, the past-paced brain behind Expert Book 4 U, and unraveled how ADHD was both a blessing and a curse in her entrepreneurial journey. She didn't think twice starting a balloon business, and pivoting to book strategist was a career change no one expected. But would she be able to overcome her own imposter syndrome in the process? Here's how she did the thing, took the balloon industry by storm, and became a leading book strategist to help others follow their own dreams.