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Sekou Andrews is a spoken-word poet who may, at first, seem like an odd person to have on the show. You’re going to have to trust me on this. Creativity is an important part of playing hard, and it’s my goal to expose you to many different avenues of expressing that creativity. Sekou has incredible insights. We talk about what it’s like to speak in front of Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, and Barack Obama at the same time, and how it feels to get nominated for a Grammy for spoken-word poetry. He offers a different perspective on creativity that you’re going to find benefit from, regardless of whether or not you consider yourself creative.

In This Conversation We Cover: 

• [03:45] What Sekou learned from his parents
• [11:59] How he discovered spoken-word poetry
• [15:52] How Nike put Sekou on the map
• [19:58] The importance of clarifying your vision
• [25:24] The pressure of performing in front of Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, and Barack Obama
• [35:20] Putting spoken-word poetry on the map
• [43:18] Finding your voice
• [54:26] Sekou’s creative process

Resources:

• sekouandrews.com
• Instagram: @sekouworld
• getstagemight.com
• Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course
• Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
• Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
• Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

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This may very well be our last podcast recorded in the US. In four days, we are leaving California, and, after spending a week on the East Coast, we will be off to Italy. In honor of that, we’re going to answer questions from our community about the trip, from what we’re taking with us, to the lessons we’ve learned about downsizing and decluttering, all the way to where I’m going to find my hair products. This is a fun, informative conversation that I know you’re going to enjoy.

In This Conversation We Cover: 

• [01:56] Italy Q&A
• [03:42] Why it’s taken so long to move to Italy
• [04:54] Whether or not we will move back
• [06:20] Applying for dual citizenship
• [08:40] Advice for moving to Italy
• [12:38] What we’re keeping and what we’re getting rid of
• [17:31] Rapid-fire questions
• [19:38] Advice for decluttering even if you’re not relocating
• [24:44] How Sophia is handling the move

Resources:

• 340. “Attorney Michele Capecchi on How to Move to Italy Legally and Live La Dolce Vita”
• Text “ITALY” to 310-388-9724 to get updates on all things Italy
• Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course
• Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
• Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
• Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

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We are in the process of moving to Italy, and in that process, we’re looking all over the internet for places to educate ourselves on where we’re moving. Like anybody else in the world, we end up getting a lot of our information from TikTok. Kacie Rose is a Broadway actor turned Florence expat. It doesn’t matter if you’re moving to Italy or not, because hearing two people go through the process of something new in their lives and figuring it all out as they work towards their dream is going to bring you so much value.

In This Conversation We Cover: 

• [05:46] What performing does for Kacie
• [09:17] Commercial dance and getting a role in Cats
• [13:28] The rush when the curtains go up
• [18:51] Not waiting to follow your dreams
• [20:27] When serendipity strikes
• [25:58] Becoming a TikTok star

Resources:

• TikTok: @kacierose4
• Instagram: @kacierose_
• Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course
• Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
• Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
• Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

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Why is it that some of us can feel creatively blocked – even when we’re doing something that we supposedly love to do? When you’ve lost some of the passion that got you to where you are, sometimes the best thing to do to rekindle that fire is to walk away. Let go of what you aren’t loving anymore. Chances are, at some point, it will be screaming at you to come back. You’ll have to pull yourself away – and, if not, if you let it go forever, maybe that’s not such a bad thing in the end.

In This Conversation We Cover: 

• [01:56] How you sometimes get what you need when you don’t get what you want
• [05:46] Feeling the pull between two lives
• [14:17] Navigating the emotions that come with significant change
• [15:55] Putting the brush down and seeing what comes up
• [17:45] How your environment dictates your habits

Resources:

• Text "Italy" to 310- 388-9724 to get the link to our new Italy mini-series
• Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course
• Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
• Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
• Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

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Suze Yalof Schwartz is the creator of Unplug Meditation, an in-person studio (as well as an app) that has Los Angeles going nuts. Her career has been amazing. From working in the fashion industry with Anna Wintour, being a makeover specialist on The Oprah Show, and a fashion correspondent on Good Morning America, she eventually hit a point of burnout.

It was then that she was introduced to meditation and it was a game changer. When she moved to LA she expected meditation to be so common that you could just drop into a studio off the street – but she couldn’t find anything. So she built it instead. 

We talk about her former career, running a physical meditation center during a pandemic, the process of creating an app, and more.

In This Conversation We Cover: 

• [04:07] Retracing Suze’s early fashion career
• [12:05] Working with Anna Wintour
• [14:30] Doing makeovers on Oprah
• [18:37] What triggered Suze to move to LA
• [22:50] Moving forward on the idea to open a meditation studio
• [34:37] How Unplug is different from other meditation apps

Resources:

• unplug.com
• Instagram: @suzeyalofschwartz
• Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course
• Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
• Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
• Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

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You know you have to work hard to get the life you want, but if you aren’t careful, you’re going to get so caught up in the work that you don’t have time to actually live that life. When you’re creating a plan for your future, it’s OK to be in a situation where you have to put your head down and work nonstop for some time – just make sure you’re building a plan that lets you sit back and bask in your well-earned rewards down the road.

In This Conversation We Cover: 

• [02:37] Discovering my next vision
• [08:01] The ways we built up our multiple income streams
• [11:48] How we came up with our income plans
• [16:47] Finding the time, freedom, and money to do what you want

Resources:

• Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course
• Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
• Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
• Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

Work Hard Play Hard is a production of Crate Media

Your dream life is going to cost you way less than you think it will – so why are you working so damn hard? You know I’m not against hard work. Hell, it’s half of the name of the show! But so often we focus only on that part of the equation without considering the other half: what’s the finish line? I guarantee you, you’re not as far from your dream life as you think you are, but you may be holding yourself back by moving the finish line over and over again. Pick your destination, go full bore, and take some time to revel in victory before you push the goal post back again. We often feel like we need a hill to climb, so make it the hill of life.

In This Conversation We Cover: 

• [01:56] The cleansing feeling of selling things
• [07:51] Defining your perfect life
• [11:46] Fighting the addiction for more
• [18:18] Climbing the hill of life
• [26:09] Identifying the finish line
• [29:42] Starting with your passion

Resources:

• Text "Italy" to 310- 388-9724 to learn more about our journey to Italy
• Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course
• Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
• Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
• Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

Work Hard Play Hard is a production of Crate Media

We’re wrapping up our Greek adventures in Mykonos today, and are now within 40 days of moving to Italy. That means every single day is going to be accounted for. A big part of that is going to be taken up by getting rid of things. All of the accumulations from a different life, things we are no longer taking with us. Change can sometimes feel like a type of death, the dying of the person you once were. But in this case, it’s to become someone better: the kind of person you’ve always wanted to be.

In This Conversation We Cover: 

• [04:16] Intentionally giving up control
• [08:39] Visiting places that are inspiring
• [10:51] Dying a different kind of death 
• [12:51] Getting rid of things that you love
• [20:51] Giving things up to move further
• [25:59] Figuring out what you need to let go of

Resources:

• Text "Weekend" to 310- 388-9724 to learn more about our Italy mini-retreat
• Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course
• Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
• Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
• Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

Work Hard Play Hard is a production of Crate Media

Travel puts you to the test. While we love travel and we are known for having a fantastic time exploring different countries, there’s a lot of expectations built up around it. If one person’s expectations or needs aren’t met, they can start to project that onto others and drag them down. Our current trip is hitting a bit of a rough patch and we’re working through how to make the most of it. What do you do when your vacation isn’t what you thought it was going to be? How do you make the most of it? Let’s dive in and find out.

In This Conversation We Cover: 

• [05:38] Traveling with other people to get to know them
• [09:55] Tips for managing your state during travel
• [18:02] Finding fond experiences

Resources:

• Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course
• Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
• Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
• Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

Work Hard Play Hard is a production of Crate Media

Nobody could have predicted this pandemic. We haven’t seen anything like it in a hundred years. Still, it’s inevitable that disruption is going to occur and you never know when it’s going to hit the industry you make your money in. Six figure businesses can topple in an instant. So what do you do? You diversify. Multiple streams of income are essential for mitigating risk. We’re going to look at how you can look at the options that are available to you and find ways to add more streams of income that support and complement your life.

In This Conversation We Cover: 

• [02:02] Diving into Sister Wives
• [05:30] Inoculating yourself against risk
• [09:22] The importance of multiple streams of income
• [17:04] Ways you can diversify your income

Resources:

• Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course
• Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
• Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd
• Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

Work Hard Play Hard is a production of Crate Media