EXTRAordinary Podcast

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Background Track – "Hot Heat" by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena

It has never been easier to start a business, build a website, or share your vision. We have access to tools, software, and marketing on an unprecedented level. Anyone can now do what only large corporations could do in the past. And we can do it cheaper and better than ever before. But all these solutions also present a challenge. Which tools? What software? Will this service really help me achieve what I am trying to do? How to understand it all? Just because we have access, doesn't mean we know the best way to use it. Trying to navigate all these different aspects requires some type of organization. Some type of debriefing.

That's where Isar Meitis comes in. A former F-16 fighter pilot in the Israeli Air Force, Isar learned to debrief everything. To its smallest detail. This attention to detail and the ability to deconstruct things went on the serve him well in business. Implementing this mentality with his tribe at two different startups, then watching their success, allowed Isar to realize his dream of teacher and mentor. After a corporate buyout of his parent company, Isar had a golden opportunity to scale that dream and share his knowledge with anyone looking to create a business. And the E-tribe was born. The E-tribe provides solutions to small business owners and entrepreneurs. For free. They break down real actual tools, products, and software. Pro's and Con's along with alternatives and competitors. His newsletters also provide key takeaways that will save you time, money, and headache. But most importantly the E-tribe shows you how to scale your business, market your product and grow your tribe. In ways, you never dreamed possible. If you own a business or want to market any kind of skill or product, you won't want to miss my conversation with Isar Meitis.

Music: Aswan by Nate Arnett

No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care. This generation has access to all the knowledge of the world and yet can often feel more lost than ever. We can all feel lost, alone, and not understood. And Mental health continues to be an area of difficulty for people from all walks of life. But the more we can empathize, the more we can understand that issues like depression are struggles we all face at times. This complex range of emotions is found in each of us regardless of race, sex, or ethnic origin. Recognizing that and being able to relate allows us to be heard. Felt. Appreciated. That's why Empathy Always Wins.

Growing up in Egypt, and attending university in Toronto, Ally Salama had some pretty incredible experiences growing up. From literally getting stabbed in the back over a girl to swimming at Nationals for a shot at the Olympics, Ally experienced some of the highest highs and the lowest lows. This led to him to seek a path of therapeutic recovery that he had previously been too proud and culturally biased to consider. But through that transformational process, Ally not only discovered who he was but as fate often does, Ally found his calling. Now the host of the Empathy Always Wins podcast, Ally is sharing his story with youth around the world. Letting them know they are not alone and that he is dealing with many of the same issues. Empathizing with their pain and their fear but most of all their hope. Hope of better things to come. And he is definitely a great example of that. Allow me to introduce the mental health ambassador to the middle east, Ally Salama.

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Background Track - Sunspots by Jeremy Blake

Incorporating regular exercise as part of a daily routine is the one of the first steps to living an Extraordinary life. And as you add these workouts into your lifestyle the inevitable soreness and fatigue are sure to set in. The more I learn about the importance of exercise, the more I have grown to appreciate the importance of recovery as well. From improved sleep patterns to massage rollers, allowing the body to recover is just as important as the exercise itself. This repairing process allows you to not just rest, but rebuild, stronger than before. And the quicker we recover the quicker we rebuild.

That is where Robby Jenkins comes in. Partnering with David Johnson and his wife Bailey, Rapid Reboot was born in 2016. This pneumatic compression system draws lactic acid from muscles helping athletes recover from intense workouts. Similar to the compression boots found in hospitals used to avoid blood clots in patients. This Professional Recovery System takes that concept to a whole new level. Now with attachments for arms and hips, Rapid Reboot allows athletes to train longer and at a higher intensity but most importantly it helps them recover. Better and faster.

The competitive edge athletes gain from this system is enough to make it a remarkable product. But as an end-user I can tell you for me personally that's not even the best part. For me, the time spent in the boots is one of the best parts of my day. It's not just recovery, its relaxation. I look forward to that time to unwind, read, or even take a quick little nap. Most active recovery systems require effort or an extra set of hands to be effective. With Rapid Reboot, all the active recovery work is done for you while you still get to remain inactive. Just like a massage.

In part 1 of our conversation, Robbie and I discuss all this and how the company is rebooting the recovery space as a whole. Learn how they bootstrapped the business from day one, taking big risks and changing the recovery market in the process. The second half of the interview has some exciting news that we will release along with the company's big announcement coming soon. So stay tuned up and tuned in to my conversation with Robby Jenkins.

These are unprecedented times. With a school year abruptly cut short, Parents find themselves forced into the new and often unfamiliar roles of teacher, custodian, and principal. While this has been a major transition for our kids, I think it has been even harder for parents. Many of us were caught off guard and unprepared for this drastic turn of events. Who would have thought this could be a remote possibility even 6 months ago? But we are here now and there is no turning back. We have all had to make changes, sacrifices, and adopt new routines in the process. So what do we do now? How do we survive these unchartered waters? We have to adapt. We have to keep trying. Fail our way forward. So despite still having a few in-person interviews, the EXTRAordinary podcast is releasing our 1st virtual episode. And the only person I could think of to interview in a time like this is Liz Carlile.

The host of the Motherhood Unstressed podcast, Liz has spent the last decade mastering a lifestyle designed for these challenging times. Her TED X talk on intentional self-care although geared towards women is exactly what we all need to hear right now. She not only has regular meditation episodes; she also interviews some amazing guests on her podcast. And her line of organic CBD products works hand in hand with practices she preaches. These mindful methods and harmonious habits will keep us all cool calm and collected even when it feels like the world is crashing down around us. Liz gives us not only the tools but daily routines that provide the peace we need as we work through the rest of the school year with our kids. And as you will hear, just listening to her speak, Liz makes everything a little more chill. Her soothing presence radiates when she speaks, and I hope comes through in my recent conversation with a certified health coach, mother, and self-care expert Liz Carlile.

Podcasts have exploded in popularity over the past decade and made their mark as a new form of media that isn't going anywhere. It's a fascinating medium in that it is completely uncensored, anyone can make one (no matter how good or bad). It's a place where you can find your voice and your audience.

Khrysti Hunsworth has been producing podcasts longer than anyone I know and is setting the standard for how it should be done. With breakout hits like the Gr80's and their first podcast Star Wars in Character, Khrysti, and her husband now produce over 25 different shows. Many of these podcasts are original productions done with a variety of hosts, covering everything from obscure board games to Special effects tech breakdowns.

For over a decade Khrysti has master the art of producing podcasts but that's not even her full-time job. Khrysti also works at Universal Studios Florida. This is where her story gets interesting.

After rising through the corporate ranks and achieving great success, Khrysti saw a series of unfortunate events that left her overworked and overwhelmed, emotionally after finally losing her mother to cancer. But hitting that wall, asking for help, and stepping outside her comfort zone changed everything. Khrysti had to chance to rediscover her passions, pursuits, and purpose.

She has since found a new niche at universal and makes time for all the other things she loves. And that not just podcasts, Khrysti has stepped up her game and stepped back into the world of improv and stage acting. Pursuing all the things that keep her happy, healthy, and only halfway crazy. Khrysti has been able to design the lifestyle she loves, defining her purpose, and performing every step along the way. I hope you enjoy my candid conversation with Khrysti Hunsworth.

Launching a book can be a scary and daunting task, so is launching a new business. Imagine doing both. Imagine relocating countries as part of that process. Well, this is just another exciting challenge for Julie Broad. From managing tenant housing and real estate investing, to best-selling author on amazon, all these different iterations of her career have directly contributed to getting her where she is today.

Starting her business as part of her visa application, Julie bet it all not just on the business but on herself. Going against the grain and against the odds, Julie put everything on the line. Switching from investing in real estate to investing in herself and others, Julie's company Book Launchers has catapulted onto the publishing scene. Taking the best of both the worlds, Book Launchers provides the support and marketing of traditional publishers, while still allowing retained ownership and copyrights of self-publishing. This new model has found quick success in a slowly evolving industry.

With some incredibly talented authors in tow, Julie and her team are launching the book publishing world into a whole new direction. Disrupting an industry like Airbnb and Warby Parker, part of Book Launchers' success is the result of traditional publishers failing to adapt and change. Julie found that out when she tried to publish her first book.

Figuring out the process, but more importantly, finding great books to publish, it's easy to see why she has experienced so much success. Find out how she did it, the future of books, and launching a business in my conversation with Julie Broad.

Soundtrack "Stoney Creek" by Nate Arnett

How I met Pablo Gonzalez is similar to how he meets most people. By putting himself out there. Networking would be an understatement. Pablo is a perpetually making connections on a whole different level. He's not just swapping business cards or linking on social media. Pablo is fascinated with every person he meets. Learning from their expertise but also learning about their goals and aspirations, Pablo is not just making connections but in many cases actual content! This Chief Executive Connector hosts a podcast with the same name, and he is creating communities and conferences designed to take this connection concept even further.

My connection with Pablo was instantaneous. With similar career paths, taste in music, and a love for Publix subs, we hit it off immediately. This native Floridian even found a common love of surfing while living in Huntington beach. Now hitting the waves in Jacksonville, Pablo brings an energy and a synergy to every room he enters. That presence manifests itself with each new connection he makes. But these opportunities and connections only revealed themselves when Pablo learned to step outside his comfort zone and engage the process. It's not easy at first, but he will be the first to tell you, the more reps you put in, the easier it gets. And when you do, the universe conspires to answer your dreams. I was fascinated to hear all the ways these manifestations continue to happen for him. Listen to these stories and a whole lot more when I had the chance to Connect with the networking ninja Pablo Gonzalez.

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Most of us remember the pager, back in the days before cell phones, but most of us failed to fully recognize or appreciate what that pager represented. For doctors like Kim Manwaring, it meant being able to be counted on. To be depended upon. To be there when someone really needs your particular expertise. That level of purpose is what pushes Dr. Manwaring to reach beyond the ordinary. He is Forever pushing the frontiers of scientific discovery, technical skill, and human understanding.

Now Dr. Manwaring spends a large portion of his time on his intense translational research hobby continuing to develop new devices and inventions. His instruments and sensors are now commonplace in many operating rooms around the world. And, for decades Dr. Manwaring has been doing state-of-the-art clinical work in his pediatric neuro-surgery practice. You might assume that someone with such tremendous talent and skill would have an inflated ego or carry an air of bravado, but far from it, this soft-spoken genius oozes humility and acts like a child at heart. His love of learning and discovery keeps him pushing the boundaries of what is scientifically, technologically, and even humanly possible. Forever looking to the next frontier. Get ready for an intense and introspective conversation with Dr. Kim Manwaring.

Running a marathon can be a transformative experience. I strongly encourage everyone to tackle that challenge. Any ordinary person willing to put in the work to train and prepare can accomplish this monumental feat. But I will admit, you have to be a bit extraordinary do it in under three hours and even more extraordinary to pull that off on back to back days. But Orinthal Striggles is pretty Extraordinary. Training with Kenyan runners and coaching incredibly talented Americans like Shawanna White, you can find Coach Striggles any given weekend on a marathon podium near you. He and his crew travel almost every weekend, bouncing from race to race racking up the records and awards. Not just a world-class runner, Orinthal has used his talents to help others attempt to accomplish some pretty lofty goals as well.

His passion for the sport started at an early age and through overcoming some tragic mistakes along the way, Coach Striggles has now been able to help athletes on two continents realize their dreams and potential. Orinthal has served as a mentor to many. His example, both in his full-time role of counselor and especially as a father, shows all of us how we can overcome adversity and dedicate ourselves to what is truly important. We all make mistakes, but it's how we choose to react to those mistakes that define our character. And Coach Striggles is definitely a character. Hear all about the journey of this "Running Man" in my conversation with Coach Orinthal Striggles.

Disrupting an industry is not an easy task, but then again neither is running 100 miles. But that didn't stop a couple of guys from Orem, UT from doing both. Growing up at the base of Mt. Timpanogas, these cross-country kids spent their youth working at their local running store. After struggling with their own shoe dilemmas, the experimenting began, and the idea of a form-fitting, zero drop shoe was born. After trying to give to the idea away to the top shoe companies and being turned down by all of them, they were so sure they had something good, the trio decided to do it on their own.

And the result is a shoe company that completely changed to the game, particularly in endurance running. Redesigning footwear for the endurance community, Altra Shoes not only created a cult-like following but also found a home with the greater population. Creating a shoe that is actually in the shape of a foot and accounting for the slower gait of a long-distance runner, Altra shoes inadvertently began appealing to the masses and these more casual runners have been buying them in droves. The resulting explosive growth and religious following over the past decade have proven that these guys really have changed the game.

But in the process, the game change for Brian as well. Going from college grad to company president in an incredibly short amount of time, he had to develop the leadership skills to grow the company to scale despite very little background or executive training. He was up for the challenge and saw the company continue to grow as a result. But, despite all their success and the explosive growth, Brian found himself in a tailspin with the purchase and relocation of the company. With his life now in limbo and his company in flux, Brian did the one thing he always struggled to do…. Ask for help. Both with the business but also for himself as well. In doing so, not only did he get the help he needed, but he was able to finally take the time to craft the lifestyle he had strayed away from. He reevaluated his life, figured out what He needed, and asked for it.

Now Brian has turned the page, has a new role within the company, and lives life on his terms creating a lifestyle we can all be envious of. Hear all about his journey, ultra-racing, and some cool fishing stories. Check out how he has created an Ultra life, in my recent conversation with the co-founder of Altra Shoes, Brian Beckstead.