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By Amber Morningstar (Biz Consultant and Coach)Health & Fitness
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  • EP70: Mohamed Sulaiman - Making Money Making Music

    What would happen if you dropped everything and followed your passion? Whether you’re ready to take the risk or want some guidance before you leap into the industry of your dreams, Mohamed Sulaiman, AKA S.L.M.N., shares his own experiences as an entrepreneur in the music industry and what it means to really pursue your passion and why good timing is everything!     

     

    • How S.L.M.N. transitioned from making music his side hustle to his main gig
    • Lessons S.L.M.N. has learned from different challenges as an entrepreneur 
    • How travel opportunities through Sony Music have impacted S.L.M.N.’s growth as a producer and artist 
    • Why S.L.M.N. believes the growth he’s experienced prepared him for current opportunities
    • Advice for those who’ve considered taking the risk of pursuing their passion vs. staying in their normal job    
    • Why timing is key and what S.L.M.N. learned from his experiences working with big artists 
    • What it means to create from your passion and inspiration vs. with intent to please others 
    • What S.L.M.N. would never change about himself 
    • Why S.L.M.N.’s process for his creative flow changes daily   
    • How S.L.M.N. builds his personal toolbox by outsourcing or learning from others  

     

    S.L.M.N. is a talented music producer and artist who focuses on expressing himself in creative ways through music and sound. He believes his most beautiful creations happen when he’s guided by what inspires him and when he is genuinely excited to share the music he makes with others.

     

    Powerful Quotes to Remember:

    • “To me it’s all about being organic...because I stayed true to what I always believed in and to what I always cared about, I got led to this position where I got to do it full time.” 
    • “So many opportunities come from stepping out of your comfort zone.”
    • “Timing is so key with everything—relationships, with everything you do in this life—it’s all about timing.” 
    • “As you create good work, people want to work with people who want to do good work.”
    • “Have a relentless belief in yourself. If you don’t believe in yourself, how can you expect anybody else to?” 

    Connect with S.L.M.N.:

    https://www.instagram.com/prodbyslmn/

    https://twitter.com/prodbyslmn

     

    For more information about Amber Morningstar follow her on Instagram, click here, or check out her YouTube Channel or awesome Facebook Page!

     

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    41 min
  • EP69: Mackenzie Puricelli - From Binge Eating to Living Balanced

    Whether you’re trying to show up strong for your business, your relationships, or even just for yourself, it can be extremely challenging to admit you need help. Mackenzie Puricelli is living proof that acknowledging you need support is a sign of strength and can help create the balance that works for you!    

     

    • Why Mackenzie focuses on internal growth with her clients 
    • How prioritizing her mental health helped Mackenzie overcome her eating disorder   
    • The power of realizing you need a strong support system 
    • Why it’s important to remember your passion and to be aware of The “Bell Curve” of your journey  
    • The value of open communication and understanding balance is different for everyone 
    • Why you should acknowledge your struggles and share your story
    • The difference between taking things one step at a time vs. going all in   
    • The impact of recognizing and trusting your inner strength 

     

    Powerful Quotes to Remember:

    • “You grow through what you go through.” 
    • “I always want someone to make a lifestyle change instead of a quick fix.” 
    • “Just because you’re getting help doesn’t mean you’re weak.” 
    • “It’s really about finding what balance means for you.” 
    • “Sweeping things under the rug doesn’t get rid of it, it just gives you more stuff to deal with once you uncover the rug.”
    • “You don’t have to be perfect. You can go through shit—EVERYONE goes through shit.”  
    • “We’re in control of every action we take.” 

     

    Mackenzie Puricelli understands what it means to set high expectations for yourself, both internally and externally. As a college cheerleader, she pushed her body to the limit and eventually recognized she had an eating disorder. With the help of professional support, Mackenzie shifted her mindset to overcome her battle with bulimia and binge eating. She now coaches others to live life one step at a time and do what’s best for their unique personal journey.  

     

    Connect with Mackenzie:

    https://www.instagram.com/mbpfitnesss/

    https://www.facebook.com/teammbpfit/

    https://www.mbpfitness.com/

     

    For more information about Amber Morningstar follow her on Instagram, click here, or check out her YouTube Channel or awesome Facebook Page!

     

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    47 min
  • EP68: Emily Schromm - Hacking the System Through Internal Health

    Are you truly aware of what makes you happy and makes you feel healthy and strong? Everyone’s fitness journey is different which is why it’s so important to figure out what workouts and eating habits work for you. Emily Schromm believes understanding your body from the inside out is key to showing up for life powerfully while maintaining balance and positive energy.   

     

    • How strength training led Emily to her current business ventures 
    • What inspired Emily to create the “EmPack” 
    • What Emily learned from her personal experience with adrenal stress
    • Why Emily started her own gym with 24/7 access to strength training  
    • How Emily learned to find a balance between her business journey and fitness training 
    • Emily’s “Do, Feel, Know” approach and her “Body Awareness Project” 
    • Why Emily refuses to do less and pursues big goals     
    • The power of tapping into your intuition and being aware of how your body reacts 
    • The most common patterns Emily notices with cortisol and stress levels 
    • Emily’s plans to close the year with only doing what energizes her  

    Self-proclaimed “MeatHead Hippie” Emily Schromm has years of experience in the fitness training world. After realizing just how much she’d been resisting her own body, Emily embraced her inner self to find love for her whole body. She’s had multiple successful ventures as a serial entrepreneur and now focuses on teaching others how to hack their stress levels through her “Body Awareness Project” so they can still live big while doing less!         

     

    Powerful Quotes to Remember:

    • “How can we bring feminine energy to strength training? Because it’s not something that has been done enough.” 
    • “Check out #adrenalswithem if you’re ever curious…” 
    • “It’s either complete rest days and self-care and self-love, OR it’s full psychoness. You have to find that in between for yourself.” 
    • “I’m able to handle a lot more because I handled what was happening inside.” 
    • “If you want to do anything for your stress levels—life stress and internal stress—is fix the hangry!”      
    • “When you fix your gut, you change your life.”  

    Connect with Emily:https://www.meatheadhippie.com/listen

    http://www.emilyschromm.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/emilyschromm/

    https://twitter.com/emfitmtv

     

    For more information about Amber Morningstar follow her on Instagram, click here, or check out her YouTube Channel or awesome Facebook Page!

     

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    50 min
  • EP67: Daniel Guaragna - Sales Doesn't Have to Suck

    No matter what industry you’re in, knowing how to sell can determine if your business is either thriving or surviving. No one understands sales better than Daniel Guargana, the founder of “The Sales Academy”. Daniel explains that if you truly want to up-level your sales game, you’ve got to be willing to bring your most authentic and bold self to the table, and be ready to own what you have to offer others!   

    • The development of Daniel’s agency 
    • How Daniel shows thought leaders how to let go of their ego 
    • The importance of having a strong operational foundation for your business
    • 3 Skills Daniel looks for when hiring closers 
    • Why Daniel believes energy is the most important thing in business 
    • Why it’s necessary to understand the difference between pressure and urgency  
    • What it means to have a hunter vs. hunted mentality 
    • The power of being YOU, being honest, and being relatable 
    • The value of realizing not everyone has to buy from you 
    • How Daniel handles bad habits in his coaching program 

     

    Daniel G has years of experience in the B2B market. After finding success selling medical devices, he realized the value of his sales skills and created his own university focused solely on how to close high-ticket deals. Daniel now outsources his personally-trained and certified closers to thought leaders, coaches, and consultants looking to increase their sales.   

     

    Powerful Quotes to Remember:

     

    • “Why draw in life when you can trace? A wise person learns from other people’s mistakes.” 
    • “There’s a lot of wrong information in the market so the ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn is #1.”  
    • “You are never more excited selling your program than the person buying it.” 
    • “Find out where your buyer’s at. Find out where they want to go, and your job is to find the pain that keeps them up at night and solve that gap—from point A to point B.”
    • “Become the hunted and not the hunter.”
    • “The easiest thing in sales is just be YOU. You will vibe out with the right people in life.”   
    • “When it comes to building your version of how you sell, that’s the place where you want to draw instead of trace—in the sense of making it your own.” 
    • “You should be focusing more on coming out of your own shell instead of crawling into someone else’s.”

     

    Connect with Daniel:

    www.instagram.com/danielg/

    www.salesagencyacademy.com

    www.facebook.com/DanielGuaragna93

    For more information about Amber Morningstar follow her on Instagram, click here, or check out her YouTube Channel or awesome Facebook Page!

     

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    42 min
  • EP66: Justine Albert - Competing Isn't Supposed to Be Easy, It's a Sport Not a Game

    The competitive lifestyle is so much more than just sparkly bikinis and monitoring your macros. If you’ve ever been curious about what it takes to compete, IFBB Pro Justine Albert shares her personal journey as a physique competitor and the very real struggles and sacrifices athletes in this unique sport experience.  

     

    • What it means to be a physique competitor 
    • Justine’s journey from competing in regional competitions to national competitions
    • The sacrifices required to compete successfully at the top level 
    • Why it’s important to have a strong offseason 
    • The value of listening to feedback and getting second opinions 
    • Why it’s okay to want a healthy lifestyle and not compete 
    • Justine’s transition into the pro circuit
    • Why it’s necessary to love the whole process of competing  
    • How Justine balances online coaching, her brick and mortar business, and self-prep
    • Why you can’t judge your prep based on what other people do 

    Justine first started training when she was just 12 years old! Over the years, she has participated in hundreds of shows and understands the never-ending challenges of prep and competition. Justine opened her own gym and offers coaching based on what’s best for each individual to support them in the next level of their fitness journey!   

     

    Powerful Quotes to Remember:

    • “It’s not just about being the biggest. Conditioning is key...It’s quality over quantity.”
    • “If you’re at the top level in a  professional sport, there’s some level of unhealthiness and you have to accept that and make that choice.”
    • “Be that smart athlete that gets their blood work done and give yourself rest and recovery time so you’re coming in better at every show and not just a mediocre version of the last show or a slight improvement.”
    • “Find one coach and listen to THAT coach...instead of trying to listen to other people or try doing it on your own.”
    • “You can be in shape and not compete...the end goal doesn’t have to be the stage.”
    • “You can let loose without letting go.”
    • “You can’t just love the end product. You have to love the prep and the process.” 

     

    Connect with Justine:

    Instagram

    Facebook

    For more information about Amber Morningstar follow her on Instagram, click here, or check out her YouTube Channel or awesome Facebook Page!

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    53 min
  • EP65: Dr. Bryan McElderry - A Short Dive Into Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

    Mindset work is becoming increasingly popular because ultimately, if you want to see any kind of real change in your physical and/or emotional health, you’ve got to start with how your thought patterns impact your decisions. Dr. Bryan McElderry specializes in using Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) to help clients understand they have the capacity to make decisions and take actions to live the life they truly desire and deserve!   

     

    • How Dr. McElderry blends holistic nutrition with mindset work
    • The importance of targeting the root cause of your issue 
    • What inspired Dr. McElderry to integrate the mindset piece into his coaching   
    • What Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is and how Dr. McElderry teaches to help people take action on their goals  
    • 5 Types of Personality Traits Dr. McElderry uses in his mindset and NLP coaching
    • Different suggestions for getting out of your comfort zone 
    • The mindset shift that helped Amber transition from working retail to entrepreneurship
    • The value of taking calculated risks and reframing your definition of success 
    • The power of understanding it’s your decision if life is hard or something you can handle    

     

    Dr. Bryan McElderry started his career as a pharmacist and moved into holistic health coaching, which eventually led to holistic life coaching. His goal is to help shift people out of their comfort zones and mindsets into making more purposeful decisions in any area they want to feel more empowered and fulfilled.     

         

    Powerful Quotes to Remember:

    • What did you pretend to be when you were growing up?  
    • I don’t believe in cookie-cutter plans for anything. Everything needs to be unique to you for you to get the best results out of it.  
    • A lot of what holds people back is they let that hamster run and end up running on the wheel the whole time and never do anything.  
    • I don’t want to age and then sit there and think “What if this? What if that? What if I would have taken that risk and gone after that dream?” 
    • Take action no matter the outcome, and just be prepared for it. 

    Connect with Dr. McElderry:

    www.facebook.com/drbryanmcelderry

    www.instagram.com/drmcelderry

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryankmcelderry/

    www.twitter.com/drmcelderry

    www.bryanmcelderry.com

    www.bryanmcelderry.com/shiftmentorship

    www.envizionhealth.com

    For more information about Amber Morningstar follow her on Instagram, click here, or check out her YouTube Channel or awesome Facebook Page!

     

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    48 min
  • EP64: Jordyn Kreller - Recovering from SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)

    Counting calories, watching your weight, and tracking macros may be considered normal parts of a fitness routine, but they also commonly lead to an unhealthy lifestyle filled with physical and mental stress. Jordyn Kreller walks us through her own fitness journey and shares why mindset is key to keeping our bodies and minds fit for the future! 

     

    • Why Jordyn enjoys being a personal trainer for both men and women
    • How Jordyn handles being an authoritative figure for male clients 
    • Jordyn’s gut health experience and why she works with a functional medicine doctor 
    • The importance of understanding the long term impact of your current health choices 
    • Why having the right mindset about your body image is crucial to your overall health 
    • The value of finding your own fitness journey and what works for you

     

    As a long-time personal trainer and professional bikini competitor, Jordyn has always maintained an active, healthy lifestyle. However, she knew something was wrong when she began to noticeably and unintentionally lose weight. After learning she had SIBO, Jordyn worked with a functional medicine doctor to overcome her gut health issues and turned to yoga and rest to let her body recover. She now coaches both men and women on how to make better choices today in order to live happier, healthier lives for years to come.   

    Powerful Quotes to Remember:

     

    • It comes down to creating the right program for the individual rather than basing their programming off whether they’re a guy or a girl.  
    • I find these time where you’re deep, deep in a hole, and there’s gonna be this huge breakthrough for you and you can look back and say ‘I overcame that’. 
    • What you’re doing to your body now will have serious effects on you down the road.
    • Where the real transformation starts is always internal.  
    • Allowing yourself grace and flexibility to find yourself within your fitness journey is really important. 
    • Fit fitness into your life instead of fitting your life into fitness. 
    • Instead of us controlling the numbers, the numbers control us. 

    Connect with Jordyn:

    Instagram

    FB Fitness Page 

    FB Group "Crave To Be Brave" 

    For more information about Amber Morningstar follow her on Instagram, click here, or check out her YouTube Channel or awesome Facebook Page!

     

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    35 min
  • EP63: James Reynolds - Benefit Medical Apparel - Quality Over Quantity

    Whether you want to start your own business or are currently building your brand, being an entrepreneur takes tons of hard work and a mad desire to succeed no matter how many times you fail. After successfully launching a unique apparel business, James Reynolds knows firsthand why it’s important to strengthen your zone of genius, find the support you need, and always focus on providing quality for your customers!  

    • James’ background and what led him to start a medical apparel company 
    • What it’s like to create a prototype and find an apparel manufacturer 
    • How James used crowdfunding and social media to launch his business 
    • Why a proof of concept is important for any business 
    • How James used social media marketing to build his brand 
    • How to provide value and make your audience part of your brand’s community 
    • James’ hybrid approach to running a successful team 
    • How to stay relevant in your industry and keep customers excited 
    • BeneFIT’s Brand Ambassador Program vs. affiliate marketing 
    • Future plans for BeneFIT and why control of your brand is key     

    Powerful Quotes to Remember:

    • We used our own patterns. We didn’t just buy another product and put our logos on them. 
    • Those are the people you want; the genuine followers that will support you and spread the word...and genuinely love your brand and care about your story and mission. 
    • Even though it’s the company Instagram, we still focus on being a human.    
    • Double down on your strengths and don’t worry about building up your weaknesses. 
    • There is power in keeping your own product in your own hands instead of putting it in someone else’s. 

     

    James Reynolds has always appreciated physical fitness and being comfortable while working out. After working at a pharmacy during college, James realized a need for scrubs that were more functional and fashionable and partnered with his brother to build a scrubs apparel line from the ground up. Today, BeneFIT Medical Apparel is a fast-growing company and is like the Lululemon for scrubs. Be sure to check them out if you want to up your scrubs game!     

    Connect with James:

    BeneFIT’s Facebook

    James’ Personal IG

    BeneFIT’s IG

    BeneFIT Website 

    For more information about Amber Morningstar follow her on Instagram, click here, or check out her YouTube Channel or awesome Facebook Page!

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    48 min
  • EP62: David Cook - It's Okay to Not Be Okay: Understanding Depression

    No matter how physically fit someone might be, mental health can still be a struggle to maintain. If you or someone you know has ever battled depression or addiction, considered or attempted suicide, you understand why it’s so important to talk about this very real issue. David “Cookie” Cook shares his own personal fight against mental illness and why we should all do our part to support each other as we navigate the ups and downs of life.   

    • The stigma surrounding mental health 
    • How judgements can impede conversations around mental health 
    • Why David felt trapped by his issues and how he manages them now 
    • Why David started sharing his story 
    • The need for more awareness and education around mental health 
    • How you can feel alone even when others feel the same way you do 
    • David’s background and the impact of depression 
    • The importance of accountability from both sides
    • Advice for how to support people with mental health struggles
    • How it’s easy to give into your feelings and feel safe even when it’s not
    • The importance of finding the balance of what works for you
    • David’s Fundraiser for The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention   

     

    David has a wide range of experience including nursing, boxing, online and personal training and NPC competing. He eventually found his passion in the fitness industry and started his company “Cookie Cuts”. David uses his popularity as a fitness trainer to help others struggling with mental illness. He works to create a safe space and educate others on how to address mental health issues.  

    Powerful Quotes to Remember:

    • It’s sad how society has made people react to their mental health. It’s a disease and should be treated accordingly. Nobody makes people feel bad for getting cancer.  
    • When people are real with each other, it’s amazing what you can accomplish.
    • We’re not taught how to be there for people even though people WANT to be there for others.   
    • Be present and don’t treat people who suffer differently. They already feel different. 
    • Struggle is relative. Just because you can deal with a problem in a healthy way doesn’t mean everyone can. 
    • A large portion of being fit and healthy starts with your mind.   
    • Love yourself on every step of your journey but make sure you HAVE a journey. 

    Mentioned on the show:

    Donate to David’s Fundraiser for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention

    Connect with David:

    Personal IG

    Business IG  

    Facebook

    For more information about Amber Morningstar follow her on Instagram, click here, or check out her YouTube Channel or awesome Facebook Page!

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    56 min
  • EP61: Jim Decicco - Super Coffee Beans & Building Epic Teams

    Anyone who’s an entrepreneur knows how challenging it is to start your own business. Going a step further to expand into a thriving company with a team of people requires even more discipline and determination. Jim Decicco has watched Super Coffee grow from a team of 3 brothers to a profitable company of 50+ employees, and absolutely believes in the power of positive energy and working hard to get the results you want!  

     

    • The challenges of going from solopreneurs to CEOs with a team of employees   
    • Why Super Coffee uses “Empowered Action” as a company philosophy
    • The importance of having a strong company culture and consistent messaging 
    • The value of humility no matter your background or years of experience 
    • What it means to be a team player ready to contribute 
    • Why it’s more beneficial to be slow to hire and quick to fire 
    • How Jim and his brothers elevate their leadership  
    • How Super Coffee became a successful business 
    • The evolution of Super Coffee’s formula and plans for future products 
    • How Super Coffee builds team bonds with their in office and remote workforce 

     

    As a former college athlete, Jim has years of experience playing for different teams with people and coaches from a wide range of backgrounds. He understands what it takes to cultivate a team that works toward the same goal with passion and positive energy.

    Powerful Quotes to Remember:

    • Our philosophy is to work hard and be nice to people.
    • Our brand is an extension of our culture. It’s about your attitude and the goodness you’re putting out in the world.  
    • Hesitation and reluctance to be a teammate or contribute to the team goal is what’s slowing down some organizations. 
    • Culture is not only the people you surround yourself with, it’s what you tolerate. 
    • Jocko Willink: “Discipline equals freedom” 
    • When enjoying a food or beverage, it doesn’t have to taste bad to be healthy or be unhealthy to taste good.

     

    Mentioned:

    20% off Super Coffee: Use Discount Code: SUPERAMBER at Super Coffee 

    Team of Teams Book 

    Slack

    For more information about Amber Morningstar follow her on Instagram, click here, or check out her YouTube Channel or awesome Facebook Page!

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    40 min

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Dropset Gorgeous Radio is a podcast created around delivering on three core principles: