Fire and Soul

You've heard me go on and on about my life since Date with Destiny in 2017 (Aka my transformation), but many of you ask... "How the heck do I get my own transformation without getting in the room with Tony Robbins?" Good news, today's pod will affirm you are already on the path.

First, let me take you back a few months before my Date with Destiny. My life looked pretty great on the outside. I worked next to Mario Lopez on the weekly and things seemed to be going well. But on the inside, I was sad, lost and broke AF at the time. My life felt meaningless. I longed for a deep connection with others and to make a difference in the world, but had convinced myself that it was hopeless. I was on the verge of a full-on breakdown and knew one thing for sure: something had to give.

Glory to the Google, I was able to break free from the stories that caused me so much pain and design the life of my dreams at Date with Destiny. What a freaking miracle!

But, you don't have to get into the arena with my mentor in order to design yours. I've come to realize the pain we feel (feelings of longing, discontent, and lack of fulfillment) are actually gifts. They're sacred signals from your higher self, that a greater life is seeking to express itself by means of you. These sacred signals are there to pull you forward to create a vision of what you truly want and desire...

Vibrant health, loving relationships, time+money freedom, fulfillment beyond measure, and a life on your terms.

Can you picture yours?

Vision is the "art" of transformation.

The "science" is so easy it'll blow your mind, and what I've personally done nearly every day since 2017 and how my life completely transformed. But you'll have to tune into this week's pod to hear what it is..

Here's to breaking free from anything holding you back from your infinite potential!

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• My date with podcast destiny (3:26)
• What discontent is trying to tell you (9:46)
• How to get clear about what you want (10:50)
• Mixing your personal transformation cocktail (13:24)
• Something that gives me a sense of gratitude (16:00)

Resources: 

Quiz: Reveal Your Podcast Potential

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It’s normal for us to fall out of alignment every once in a while. I mean, this pandemic has definitely tilted many of us off of our axes. But, the important thing is that you’re able to pick yourself back up and find that center again, and again, and again. That motivation comes from having an intimate understanding of your why. 

Knowing how to access your why is the first door you open that leads to the future you envision. We find our why by asking ourselves the BIG questions. Those answers will ultimately shape the motivation that drives you every day to keep searching for and living your purpose. 

In this episode, I want to invite you (yes YOU!) to take a moment. Detach for a second from your busy schedule, and give yourself one minute to stop and think about your answers to the big questions. Today, I’m giving you the prompts to start the journey towards your own why. 

My mission is to help you get clear and find the answers to these questions so that you can find authentic alignment. Are you ready to reach into the depths of your being and find what really drives and excites you? This is the first and most fundamental step towards truly making your life your own. 

Here’s to soul searching and living out your dreams! 

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• What I’ve learned about procrastination (6:30)
• Reconnecting with your flow through moments of fear (9:50)
• Finding conscious realignment when you need it most (15:25)
• What finding absolute certainty feels like (21:01)
• Celebrating the wins to keep the wheels of progress turning (23:03)
• A summary of the BIG questions you should be asking yourself (26:26)

People Mentioned in this Episode:

Ginni Saraswati

Jack Canfield

Resources: 

Episode: 2 Date With Destiny Distinctions that Will Change Your Life

Episode: How to Design Your Ultimate Destiny in 2021

Quiz: Reveal Your Podcast Potential

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The birth of a new year is about growing, both personally and professionally. It’s a time for upscaling your skill set and building your business to truly reflect your unlimited capacity for success. A new year is a time for harnessing that abundance of fresh, raw energy and putting it into something new and exciting!

There’s no better way to accomplish all of the above than through mastering the art of live video. It’ll boost your self-confidence, help scale your business, and help you connect with your own unique persona from behind the camera. 

My guest today is Natalie Osborne, another successful graduate of my 6-week Live Video Mastery program. As a certified Canfield Success Principles Trainer, she’s utilized her skillset to help bring energy and revitalization to burnt out professionals. She simultaneously helps them fuel their success and unload stress. She’s co-author of the international bestseller Ignite Your Leadership, and recently launched her own four week course called Positive Fuel Up.

If you’ve been listening to these powerful success stories over the last couple of weeks, then you know the enormous potential of LVM. There’s no better time to rev up your skill set and be ready for the live video revolution! 

Doors officially close on the 25th of January, so I encourage you to join today and be a part of this intimate group learning experience. Not only is it a way to upscale your business, but it also opens you up to a new community of supportive entrepreneurs. If you’re ready to shake off the cobwebs of 2020 and get out there and meet like-minded, motivated business owners, this is your chance! 

Here’s to upscaling and energizing for your best year yet! 

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• How Natalie faced her fears and took a leap of faith (5:32)
• The roots of fear and judgement (6:08)
• How to monetize your LVM skills (10:02)
• The difference between reading a physical room versus a virtual room (12:48)
• The benefit of a team “safe space” to build confidence (17:11)
• How practice creates clarity (20:15)
• Setting the goal and pressing “Go!”(23:02)
• Why the “lab” phase is so important (27:06)
• How LVM boosts confidence (31:05)
• The ripple effect of LVM in other areas of your life (33:15)

People Mentioned in this Episode:

Raya Schwartz

Jack Canfield

Nichole Sylvester

Connect with  Natalie Osborne:

Website

Facebook

Resources: 

My FREE Masterclass: How to Master Zoom and Live Video Sales Like a Pro Free Masterclass

Ignite your Leadership: Proven Tools for Leaders to Energize Teams, Fuel Momentum and Accelerate Results featuring Natalie Osborne

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If the current state of the world has you feeling more uncertain than ever in your online business but hyper aware it’s time to put your focus where it counts, then it’s time to create the foundation to sell your services, programs or products with live video.

Yep, LIVE VIDEO. 

I'm passionate about this powerful platform because the numbers don’t lie. Live video generated $60 billion in sales last year and is projected to hit $184 billion by 2027! Embracing live video is no longer a nice-to-have skill because it's here to stay, my friend. 

So no time the the present to try it on just like today's pod guest Raya Schwartz did. I've shared a little about her story in past emails but today she shares the story in her own words. Raya opened her brick-and-mortar business Flirt Wax Bar in Tampa at the age of 23. When the lockdown hit, Raya was forced to close her doors for eight weeks and knew in that moment she would never be solely reliant on brick-and-mortar revenue ever again. 

That’s when she decided to create and offer her first signature beauty biz blueprint online course. She was super shy but after studying many others online, knew that she had to master live video ​for great success. Her very first course hit $106K in just a matter of days! She credits much of her launch success to going LIVE online and tells the ah-mazing story on the pod.

If you’ve always thought of yourself as shy, or someone who could never put yourself out there, consider this: live video is about connecting authentically with your ideal client, one person at a time. With a little bit of bravery and practice, you'll learn very quickly that it's so not about a performance. It's about genuine connection that increases that almighty know, like and trust factor which btw, makes the whole experience as empowering as it is effective. 

You will absolutely love this conversation.

Here’s to the brave and owning yourself in the virtual arena

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• How complexity can overrun motivation (6:25)
• The difference it makes when you follow your own rules 75:48)
• Why live video is already the next big thing (10:01)
• Targeting your audience in the right places (13:08)
• Why nobody wants perfection (15:27)
• A clever way to seek out your audience (16:13)
• Affiliates are your secret weapon (19:51)
• How live video builds trust (24:46)

People Mentioned in this Episode:

Amy Porterfield

Jack Canfield

Shannon Dickerson

Connect with Raya Schwartz:

Bosses in Beauty

Instagram

Resources: 

My FREE Masterclass: How to Master Zoom and Live Video Sales Like a Pro Free Masterclass

Boss Babe

Digital Course Academy - Amy Porterfield

Bloomberg: Livestreams Are the Future of Shopping in America

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How many of you have spent time wondering about all of the different ways you can cultivate your audience and grow your community? If you’ve done your research, you’ve no doubt come across the impressive earning potential of live video. 

If you feel shy or apprehensive at even the thought of doing this, you’ll find comfort in the fact that so many people have been in your shoes. The idea of putting ourselves out there isn’t easy. But, when you invest in the tools you need to build this confidence and skill-set, the ROI is wildly impressive!

Today you’ll hear from 3 very special guests. These are women who’ve come through my LVM course and found it to be instrumental in their success in terms of connecting with their audience. Cathleen Elle is a successful author who found the ideal way to connect with others like her who are healing personal trauma. Nancy Belda is a professional coach who now uses live video to help women in mid-life create the perfect path for their next chapters. Shirley Whing Chow found a more authentic way of connecting to her audience in her social-emotional intelligence coaching business from behind the camera lens.

Over the last few episodes, you’ve heard directly from graduates of my FREE Masterclass who’ve shared their personal experiences. LVM is the path towards proven, exponential growth. Instilling that confidence in yourself is the ultimate game-changer. 

Who’s ready to invest in my expertise and get camera-ready? There are truly no limits to what you can accomplish by mastering live video, and I’m so excited to help you at every step along the way! 

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• The 4 elements Cathleen was able to access through LVM (5:30)
• How Cathleen utilized live video to become a best-selling author (7:41)
• The hidden benefit of LVM (10:58)
• Why it’s never too late to master LVM (22:37)
• How Nancy found her client niche (28:08)
• The difference between acting and communicating from behind the lens (30:52)
• Why you actually become less judgemental of your performance when recording live (34:33)
• How Nancy plans to use LVM in her business (39:01)
• Why Shirley found so much value in my Seven Steps Pitch approach (43:27)
• How a perfectionist learned to let it go through LVM (45:24)

People Mentioned in this Episode:

Evan Mark Katz

Jack Canfield

Joseph McClendon III 

Gary Vaynerchuk

Connect with Cathleen Elle:

Website

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

Connect with Nancy Belda:

Website

Facebook

Training

Email- [email protected]

Connect with Shirley Whing Chow:

Website

Facebook 

LinkedIn

Resources: 

My FREE Masterclass: How to Master Zoom and Live Video Sales Like a Pro Free Masterclass

Beyond Your Best Plan Podcast

Book- Shattered Together: A Mother’s Journey from Grief to Belief by Cathleen Elle

Book- Women Who Rise featuring Cathleen Elle

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How much would you love to be on vacation right about now? For those of us who love to travel, staying put has definitely been a challenge. So, today, we’re going to daydream about long stretches of sandy beaches, warm crystal blue water, and the sound of palm leaves rustling in the wind.

Are you with me? 

My guest today is Shanna Dickerson, Owner and CEO of Blue Sky Luxury Travels. Shanna traded in her high profile job in the music industry in Nashville for the dream of starting her own luxury travel business, and she hasn’t looked back since! As a successful entrepreneur, video presence has helped her not only expand her reach, but also connect with new and existing clients on a more personal level.  

In this episode, you’ll hear Shanna’s story of big, bold, and brave entrepreneurship. Video mastery has been a crucial building block of her towering $40 million dollar per year business that she’s built over the last decade. She’ll reveal how it helped her gain confidence and create connection with the audience that continues (even through Covid!) to grow her business.

So, imagine you’re holding that cold drink with the little umbrella in it and kick back for a moment to listen to this incredible success story. While you’re in the zone, picture the success and limitless opportunity that awaits and register for my  FREE Masterclass: How to Master Zoom and Live Video Sales Like a Pro Free Masterclass

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• How Shanna’s busy life in the music business eventually led her to pack it all up and head to the Caribbean (3:56)
• Realizing that ownership over your time is priceless (8:29)
• How long it took for her to get cozy with the camera (13:01)
• Why revealing who you are to your audience is so important (17:14)
• How live video helped Shanna’s travel company stay relevant through Covid (20:41)
• Becoming more relatable to your audience through video (26:22)
• How quickly live video paid off for Shanna (28:10)
• Why video is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss out on (35:49)
• How Shanna defines an awakened soul (40:31)

People Mentioned in this Episode:

Michael Nitti

Tony Robbins

Deepak Chopra

Connect with Shanna Dickerson:

LinkedIn

Instagram

Blue Sky Luxury Travel:

Instagram

Facebook

Blue Sky Luxury Travel

Resources: 

My FREE Masterclass: How to Master Zoom and Live Video Sales Like a Pro Free Masterclass

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For everyone out there who’s been a listener of this podcast, even if you’re brand new to Fire & Soul, connecting with you, my audience, brings me so much joy! So today, I want to get personal and share more of myself with all of you out there.

Having had the opportunity to connect with you so intimately and authentically each week means that you always know what’s on my mind. But, there are so many other elements of my life that come together to shape “Michelle Sorro”. Today, I want to share those day-to-day building blocks that make up who I am. And, I’m willing to bet we’ll have a lot in common! 

In this episode, I’m sharing all of my favorite things, from books, to movies, to my favorite foods. There are brilliant podcasts and incredible mentors that I want to be sure you know about, because if they helped me, they just might be meaningful for you too!  I’m also going deep and sharing my favorite vacation I took a few years ago, and how those three weeks made such a profound impact on my life and growth. 

This week, I’m sharing all of my favorite things. Are you ready to get personal? 

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• My very specific sleep regimen (3:07)
• My most recent food obsession (8:15)
• The people and podcasts that have changed my life (10:21)
• The music that moves me (16:01)
• My favorite books of all time (18:00)
• Guilty pleasures: movies and Netflix (22:10)
• How I invest in my growth (26:26)
• The trip of my lifetime (29:18)

People Mentioned in this Episode:

Nancy Meyers

Tony Robbins

Jack Canfield

Panache Desai

Evan Mark Katz

Jairek Robbins

Reverend Michael Beckwith

Mary Morrissey

Jean Houston

Matt Boggs

Dalai Lama

Podcasts Mentioned in this Episode:

Amy Porterfield: Marketing Made Easy

James Wedmore: The Mind Your Business Podcast

Kathrin Zenkina: The Manifestation Babe

Abraham Hicks Rampages and Meditation

Abraham Hicks NEW

Conversations With Abraham Hicks

Alec Baldwin: Here’s the Thing

Lewis Howes School of Greatness

Jay Shetty: On Purpose

Brene Brown: Unlocking Us

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer

The Velveteen Rabbit: Or How Toys Become Real by Margery Williams

The Little Soul and the Sun: A Children's Parable Adapted from Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch

The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs by Patricia McConnell, PhD

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise L. Hay

TV & Film Mentioned in this Episode:

Notting Hill

The Family Man

The King’s Speech

Schitt’s Creek

Ted Lasso

Bridgerton

Real Housewives of New York City

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Real Housewives of Orange County

Resources: 

My FREE Masterclass: How to Master Zoom and Live Video Sales Like a Pro Free Masterclass

Sferra Luxury Bedding 

Mountain Valley Spring Water

Amy Porterfield’s Digital Course Academy

James Wedmore’s Inner Circle Mastermind Course

Michelle’s Date with Destiny Spotify Playlist

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Every successful entrepreneur is going to eventually have to be in the limelight. Whether you’re a natural who just wants to polish up your public speaking skills, or you’re a complete newbie who’s terrified of the camera, the sooner you’re prepared for that shining moment, the better off you’ll be when it arrives! 

My guest today is Sarah J. Stevens, a highly successful speaker, coachm and real estate enthusiast. She’s on a mission to empower you to achieve all your financial goals. One way she’s been able to achieve that and grow her business is through mastering live video. 

In this episode, we’ll talk about what drove Sarah to invest in strengthening her comfort in front of the camera, and how it’s allowed her to connect more fully and authentically with her audience. We’ll also cover some of the financial specifics so that you can hear for yourself the impressive ROI that’s in store for those who are ready to take the leap!

If you’re ready to maximize your potential through a new platform and watch profits soar, listen to Sarah’s story and sign up for my FREE Masterclass: How to Master Zoom and Live Video Sales Like a Pro.

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• The driving force behind Sarah’s decision to try Live Video Mastery (04:00)
• Why knowing how to command a room allows you to connect with people more authentically (5:46)
• The numbers: How live video puts you ahead of the competition (9:32)
• Live video ROI: The investment compared to the return (11:19)
• The 3 camps of entrepreneurs who invest in LVM (12:56)

Connect with Sarah Stevens:

Email: [email protected] 

Website

People Mentioned in this Episode:

Gary Vaynerchuk

Resources: 

My FREE Masterclass: How to Master Zoom and Live Video Sales Like a Pro Free Masterclass

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Here’s to being confident! 

Have you ever been curious about utilizing live video to grow your business, but you feel a little nervous or apprehensive about being in front of the camera? Well, let me tell you, you’re not alone. The fear is understandable, and it’s a part of the process for everyone.

The truth is that we live in a digital world, something that’s been made especially clear during this pandemic. Conversations happen over video and we have meetings via video. That means the natural progression for your business has to be building a strong, confident, video presence where you can truly connect with your audience and potential customers. 

My guests today have all been where you are. Mandi Dana is a Life Coach, a Lead Trainer and Mentor to Lead Trainers with Tony Robbins. She invested time in learning how to master live video and it’s not only increased her bottom line, but it’s helped her build confidence and connect better with her audience. Christina Stutz turned to live video to connect with other sensitive, introverted women like herself and boost their confidence. Michaëlle Gocko runs three businesses ranging from coaching, to real estate, to marketing. She chose to leverage the power or live video to take the lead and speak up for underrepresented groups. 

They all took steps to get out of their comfort zone and make the leap into live video, and so can you!  It’s been such an effective tool for them that they’ve come to share their success stories with you today.

In this episode, my guests will share how video mastery has helped them in their businesses, and how it’s been such an effective confidence booster for them personally. You’ll hear how video allows you to connect more deeply and authentically with your audience and how you can convert viewers into clients like a pro. 

Are you ready to optimize your business and create intimate connections with viewers through Facebook Live and Zoom? It’s time to overcome your fears and take charge! 

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• What’s covered in my free Live Video Sales Masterclass (2:45)
• How the program will boost your confidence and increase sales (6:42)
• The importance of connecting with people through the camera (12:04)
• How camera confidence translates into in-person confidence (13:49)
• Why being comfortable in front of the camera is no longer a negotiable skill (17:17)
• Owning your power through commanding your voice (25:18)
• A before and after story of live video mastery (31:06)
• The community fringe-benefit of connecting with like-minded people through the course (35:37)
• How preparation and focus take the pressure off of presentation (41:33)
• How live video mastery strengthens your skills as a communicator (47:41)
• Why you don’t have to have a decisive plan for how you’ll use LVM today (53:39)

Connect with Mandi Dana:

LinkedIn

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Connect with Christina Stutz:

LinkedIn

Instagram

Facebook

Connect with Michaëlle Gocko:

LinkedIn

Twitter

Resources: 

My FREE Masterclass: How to Master Zoom and Live Video Sales Like a Pro Free Masterclass

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Here’s to being brave! 

How many times has fear stopped you from doing something you really wanted to do? My guess is that whatever you were afraid of, in hindsight, you probably wish you would have just taken the leap. 

Whether it’s a leap towards being your own boss, making a big move, or a complete career change, those big jumps can be daunting. When we’re wrapped up in the fear of anything new and unfamiliar, it can scare us into walking away altogether. Then, we end up with regret. Why couldn't I have just been braver? 

The anxiety we create in these moments exists only in the build up. Once you take action, it dissipates like magic. Suddenly, it’s full speed ahead. You’ve created momentum that possesses such an incredible, raw energy that any fear you once had gets left in the dust. 

If this situation resonates with you, you’ll find so much value and encouragement in today’s episode. Tapping into this energy of movement requires bravery, and you’ve got to embrace courage in order to move forward. When you do the things that scare you, that bravery is rewarded.

Procrastination is fear in disguise. It’s the space in which we create excuses in order to justify our avoidance of what scares us. By choosing to embrace fear, and applying laser-sharp focus on our success, we can overcome its limitations. We can free ourselves to move and thrive!

It’s a new year my friends, and now is the time for you to lean into the moments that require bravery. If you’re ready to declare 2021 as your year, this episode will inspire you to take action. 

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• Why action is the antidote to fear (2:07)
• Definitions of bravery (7:37)
• How I found the courage to act on something that no longer aligned (10:43)
• Why you need to get into the mindset of an entrepreneur (15:42)
• The 3 basic fundamentals of business growth (20:10)
• The archetypes I called on when I needed to be brave (22:25)
• The brave investments I made that helped grow my business (25:29)
• How fear nearly prevented me from launching this podcast (30:30)
• What you’ll learn in my free Live Video Sales Masterclass (34:13)
• The mind-boggling statistics of live video sales (35:41)

Resources: 

Podcast- The Goal Digger

Podcast- Conscious Conversions

My FREE Masterclass: How to Master Zoom and Live Video Sales Like a Pro Free Masterclass

People Mentioned in This Episode:

Brene Brown

James Wedmore

Kathrin Zenkina

Amy Porterfield

Jim Fortin

Michael Hyatt

Jack Canfield

Jairek Robbins

Panache Desai

Chanti Zak

Jenna Kutcher

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