Foundational Steps: The SHOW

In this episode I’m talking with James McConchie founder of Haight Street Shroom Shop.  James is an innovator and a leader in the world of mycology. We talk about how cancer, broken legs, meningitis and business all come together through the mycelial network.

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www.haightstshroomshop.com

Paul Stamet vid about curing his mom’s cancer: https://youtu.be/7agK0nkiZpA

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Time Stamps:

(00:01:00) Intro, this is James

(00:03:30) Making conscious choices in life, cancer & broken legs

(00:08:00) The steps to get to the wins, the struggles are gifts

(00:13:55) A little parental background

(00:19:20) Deeping the experience and taking risks

(00:22:30) Becoming a mycologist

(00:29:00) Legality and history of Magic Mushrooms

(00:36:55) Changing a red light into a green light

(00:40:15) Cooking mushrooms, all mushrooms are medicinal

(00:44:42) Transformation through breaking both legs

(00:50:45) Coping mechanisms, alleviating the pain

(00:54:45) Burnout is real, connection & the disconnect

(00:59:00) Solitude, finding flow states & letting go

(01:08:50) Processing information through technology, what’s optimal

(01:16:50) Closing thoughts

In this episode I’m talking with Ashley Allen. Professional dancer, dance teacher, 9 figure corporate marketing expert, and mother of three. We get into some pretty heavy territory on this one. If you want to go deep with some real talk, don’t miss this episode.

If you want to listen to her husbands episode: https://www.foundationalsteps.com/theshow/ep020

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https://www.instagram.com/ashley.aallen/

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Time Stamps:

(00:01:00) Defining who you are in this moment

(00:03:10) Trauma leading to being aware of cause & effect

(00:06:40) Finding dance as an outlet and career path through the NBA

(00:15:00) Being on her own and navigating chaos as normal

(00:23:30) Learning how to have relationships with your parents

(00:26:30) Preparing your kids for the world

(00:35:00) Coping with all the trauma and life in general

(00:43:40) Eating disorders, health, body issues and making changes

(01:02:00) Teaching dance and closing thoughts

In this episode I’m talking with Dr. Nothabo Ncube. Dr. Thabo has an amazing life story. This episode was a long time in the making and we really focused on her journey of becoming a doctor, working with Oprah and how she is now inspiring others to achieve their dreams.

All Dr. Thabo’s social media links are found on her main site:

https://drthabo.com

The book we talked about - Flow - by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

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Time Stamps:

(00:01:30) First moment realizing where her choices brought her

(00:06:55) First step to working with Oprah

(00:12:25) Being picked to work with Oprah, how we get where we get

(00:21:50) Being grand in anonymity, her mother changed people’s lives

(00:29:15) Standing in your truth is all life demands

(00:34:20) Alignment and getting into flow

(00:40:00) It’s never too late, don’t miss the signs and whispers

(00:47:40) Being vulnerable enough to let people give you what you need

(00:56:00) Stepping into power is an act of surrender

(01:04:25) How to find Dr. Thabo

In this episode I’m talking with Veronica Taylor Black. We met shooting an episode of the TV show Mad Men a number of years ago. Veronica has been an actor & model since she was a child. Sliding behind the camera, she made a natural transition to work as a stylist and start her own company. We have a great conversation from motherhood to business you won’t want to miss.

Links for Veronica and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.

www.veronicablackstylist.com

www.instagram.com/veronicataylor

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Time Stamps:

(00:01:35) That moment life really becomes real, motherhood

(00:03:05) Modeling is a job, how it prepared her for life

(00:13:15) Awareness as a young woman and coping with attention

(00:17:00) Side stories around creativity and self-talk

(00:21:45) Humans are survivalists, community vs tribes

(00:27:42) As a child actress, feeling the weight of decisions

(00:31:00) Becoming a mother and cultural norms

(00:40:00) Coping with postpartum and the new life

(00:54:25) Doing the deep dive on self

(01:07:50) Starting her own business

(01:14:45) Closing thoughts

In this episode I’m talking with Ben Whitehair.  Entrepreneur, social media expert and Actor are just a few titles that fit Ben. He has been around the block a few times, as they say and we dive in a talk about what choices have made him who he is today. It’s a great conversation you won’t want to miss!

Don’t miss Ben’s new movie that comes out this week, Vengeance. Written, directed and starting B.J. Novak of The Office fame. The trailer for the movie looks fantastic, I can’t wait to see it myself! Vengeance Trailer

Links for Ben and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below. 

https://benwhitehair.com

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Time Stamps:

(00:00:55) Jumping into: how you effect reality, first moments

(00:12:20) That one moment in the last 5 years that pops out

(00:20:35) Revisiting past memories

(00:28:35) Making healthy choices with a partner

(00:34:00) Was it easier to grow being single

(00:42:30) Community/Thrive vs Tribes/Survive

(00:56:17) Identity as individuals or groups

(00:59:24) Coping mechanisms

(01:12:38) Community can be practiced, and Ben’s a cowboy

(01:18:40) Hate/Like/Love checking in is important

(01:26:05) Moving forward and closing thoughts

In this episode I’m talking with Selah Victor. Actor, Producer, Voice artist and so much more. You might recognize her from shows like Modern Family or her voice from the animated Netflix series Miraculous Ladybug. We have a really great conversation you won’t want to miss.

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https://linktr.ee/selahvictor

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Time Stamps:

(00:00:56) Selah, musical meditation and/or stronghold

(00:04:14) Flow vs pause, personality types

(00:08:15) First moment of conscious decisions

(00:16:40) How things work out

(00:27:20) Shadow work

(00:29:38) Stepping into your vocation

(00:38:05) Don’t let people stifle you

(00:43:50) Moment of clarity

(00:50:58) Coping with it all

(01:04:00) The need and joy of acting

(01:15:04) How to trust your vision

(01:17:50) Closing thoughts

In this episode I’m talking with Adam Fried. Adam is a multi-hyphenate super talented entertainer. He’s done amazing things like working as an actor on two national theater tours, started a film festival, and is on his way to being top TV writer. He’s got a great story you’ll want to hear.

Actor, writer and producer living in Los Angeles. Managing Artistic Director of Chrysalis Pictures. Co Director of the Moving Parts Film Festival. Co Host of the Quick Change Podcast, and the creator/ Head Writer of the series DIRTY LAUNDRY.

Links for Adam and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.

https://www.chrysalispicturesproductions.com

https://www.instagram.com/adamfriedla

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamfried313/

https://twitter.com/adamfriedtweets

https://www.facebook.com/adamfriednyc

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Time Stamps:

(00:01:00) Little about consent

(00:02:28) Great young Adam story

(00:05:30) First foray into acting

(00:14:20) Moving to LA

(00:21:11) Excitement for the demand of authenticity

(00:27:20) Being a writer

(00:37:20) Starting a non-profit/production company

(00:46:00) Coping with everything

(01:03:50) Know thy self or self-awareness

(01:12:26) Telling a story is a party, who do you invite

In this episode I’m talking with Dr. Unati Makiwane.  We have a wonderful wide-ranging conversation. Dr. Unati is a Family Physician (MD) and a Certified Transformational Life Coach, she’s passionate about Men's Mental Health advocacy and educating the public about disease prevention, management and compliance. She is a Mom to a Boy Child who embraces his vulnerabilities and normalizes all feelings spectra.

She is a keynote speaker on Men's Mental Health focusing on self-love and empowering them to tap into their unique Zones of Genius. If you’re looking for a Transformation in your Organization, get in touch at [email protected]

She offers Virtual/In Person Seminars- Adverse Childhood Experiences, Mental Health, Self-Love, Vulnerability & Finding Your Purpose After Trauma, Mental Health in The Workplace.

Links for Dr. Unati and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.

Check out her new online course: “Men Get Depressed Too”

https://linktr.ee/drunati

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Time Stamps:

(00:01:40) When you realized the choices you make effect your reality

(00:06:40) Wanting to get out of South Africa

(00:14:06) Navigating multicultural and multilingual culture

(00:18:08) State of awakening working with addicts

(00:25:25) Working with men

(00:34:50) Leadership vs division

(00:45:45) Storytelling to relate to people

(00:54:35) Making the tough choice to see what’s next

(01:11:00) Having a great partner & closing thoughts

In this episode I’m talking with Alex Knight. He’s an amazing actor you may have seen in shows like Narcos on Netflix, Big Sky on ABC or Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO. Alex is also a teacher/coach of comedy improv. If you’re a comic book fan you’ll find him drawn in to the latest Suicide Squad: Blaze #1 as Michael Van Zandt

Alex is the artistic director of The Box Improv Theater in Albuquerque, NM where he teaches currently.

Links for Alex and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.

https://www.instagram.com/scalknight/

https://www.theboxabq.com

https://www.dccomics.com/comics/suicide-squad-blaze-2021/suicide-squad-blaze-1

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In this episode I’m talking with Megan Vick.  We met many years ago doing improv comedy at UCB and quickly became friends. She’s a very accomplished entertainment journalist, working for big outlets like; TV Guide, The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard. We have a great conversation I’m sure you’ll love!

Links for Megan and Time stamps for all the things that came up while we talked are below.

www.Twitter.com/MeggoInc

www.linkedin.com/in/meganvick

https://www.instagram.com/meggovick/

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