Goal Magic

As we round out the year and head into the new year, which is always a great time for resetting and restarting, we want to give you the tools you need to light a fire and blaze a trail for whatever you want to achieve in your own life. It’s why we brought back Andy Ramage, who started One Year No Beer, had appeared on the Rich Roll show, and now has written a book Let’s Do This which will help you understand what you need to get or stay motivated.

Fun teaser: it’s a really simple thing that everyone can do every day. But you have to be willing to show up.

About Andy Ramage:

Andy is a former professional athlete. After injury cut short his career, he went on to create two multimillion-dollar city brokerages.  

After achieving traditional “success” Andy was left unfit, unhealthy, overweight, stressed and unhappy. He believed there had to be another way to win big in the city while staying super fit, healthy, maintaining a happy home life and doing it with a smile on his face. So he set out on a quest to study peak performance and well-being. As part of this process, Andy took a break from alcohol. It was this experience that helped him unlock the behavioral change code and revitalize his business and life.

Inspired, Andy co-founded with Ruari Fairbairns a world-leading behavioral change platform OneYearNoBeer.com (OYNB) which is a 28, 90 or 365-day alcohol-free challenge. OYNB has inspired over 70,000 people to transform their relationship with alcohol and power up their life.

Andy’s first book, The 28-Day Alcohol-Free Challenge, is a best seller, and his second book on motivation called Let’s Do This is available to pre order on Amazon now. Andy also has a TEDx talk: This Pill Will Make You Limitless.

You can catch Andy almost daily LIVE on both the @OneYearNoBeer & @_andyramage Instagram and FB pages inspiring over 90,000 followers. 

Andy also has masters degree in coaching psychology and positive psychology and is currently exploring a PhD. Andy’s unique background, education and experience make him one of the world’s leading behavioral change & peak performance experts.

 Connect with Andy:

• @andyramageofficial

• @oneyearnobeer

• Let’s Do This

Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen

Please check out our “Mantras with Goal Magic” PDF which you can get for FREE when you sign up for our Magic Boost emails. Mantras aren’t just for Buddhist monks and yogis anymore - they have been game changers for both Brennen and I, which is why we wanted to introduce people to a different way of thinking and being, especially for those who have never tried mantras. You literally can use these anywhere, so they are great for taking that first step towards a goal. Get your free download now when you sign up for our emails at www.goalmagic.co/magicboost.

We have an awesome episode this week for all the moms out there. I actually came across our guest today when I was searching for exercises to help my bad back, and ironically, found videos about core health and postpartum strength training. I kept saving videos from her as she popped up in my social feed, but was most impressed with her focus on women during and after pregnancy because there seems to be so little out there for anyone who is trying to establish their core connection again after pregnancy. I also just loved her down home, real perspective as a busy mother of four children and a woman running her own business.

About Andrea Allen

Andrea Allen grew up playing sports but didn't get into fitness and health until college. She used physical exercise to pull herself out of her depression her freshman year of college and became hooked on the endorphins. She graduated with a degree in public health education. Andrea became a fitness instructor during this time as well. In 2007 she tore her ACL while playing lacrosse for BYU in a game versus Air Force so she got stuck sitting around for a few months. It was around this time that she realized that she had to do more than exercise to get fit; she needed to eat healthy to feel good about herself and realized what a gift a healthy body is.

But things weren’t all roses and unicorns from there for Andrea. She started binge eating, but her habits slowly turned to balanced eating and now she shares her meals and workouts with her fans, and in particular moms.

Andrea is the mother of 4 children, the first two (twin girls) of which were conceived after fertility treatments, and in-vitro. 

She is now the Founder and Owner of Deliciously Fit n Healthy where she is making multiple 6-figures and helping moms during pregnancy and postpartum. 

• @deliciouslyfitnhealthy on Instagram

• https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/

Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen

Please check out our “Mantras with Goal Magic” PDF which you can get for FREE when you sign up for our Magic Boost emails. Mantras aren’t just for Buddhist monks and yogis anymore - they have been game changers for both Brennen and I, which is why we wanted to introduce people to a different way of thinking and being, especially for those who have never tried mantras. You literally can use these anywhere, so they are great for taking that first step towards a goal. Get your free download now when you sign up for our emails at www.goalmagic.co/magicboost.

Brennen and recorded this episode together because Brennen witnessed a friend's life event that shifted his own life in a big way. For those of you who are stuck in any way, this show is a great reminder that nothing is permanent, not even your life; that you can change at any point; and that if we can get unstuck in our everyday lives so can you. Meanwhile, we want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! We want to thank everyone who has been listening and following along with Goal Magic. We are grateful for everyone who has helped build our show. If you feel inclined and haven’t already done so, we would love it if you would leave us a review on apple podcasts and give some love back.

Thank You, Cynthia & Brennen

With the holidays next week, and the onslaught of parties, goodies, and just the overall stress that we sometimes feel to make it all happen, we wanted to bring back one of our favorite guests to help us manage our health during this time, Mackie Root. Mackie and I chat about the best ways and the most simple things you can do to ensure that you don’t let the holidays “gift” you with an extra 15 pounds come the new year.

For those of you who hadn’t listened to our first episode with Mackie, you should definitely check that out because he does a great job of simplifying what we all really need to do to hit our fitness goals or just stay healthy. In this episode, it’s all about managing your health without depriving yourself.

About Mackie Root

Mackie Root is the founder of the ReadySetActive Online Training platform, which is a health coaching business on a mission to help busy people live healthier and happier. He is a health coach, online personal trainer, a group fitness coach in Philadelphia, with classes at Unite Fitness and Flywheel Sports. Mackie combines the latest science in nutrition and training with motivational techniques to create efficient and effective weight loss protocols for clients.

• Instagram: @mackieroot

• Readysetactive.com

• Mackie’s Free Stress Relief Guide

We want to let you know that we’ve released our NEW “Mantras with Goal Magic” PDF which you can get for FREE when you sign up for our Magic Boost emails. Mantras aren’t just for Buddhist monks and yogis anymore - they have been game changers for both Brennen and I, which is why we wanted to introduce people to a different way of thinking and being, especially for those who have never tried mantras. You literally can use these anywhere, so they are great for taking that first step towards a goal. Get your free download now when you sign up for our emails at www.goalmagic.co/magicboost.

Other links you may want to check out:

Our website

Our YouTube channel

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Here’s to Staying Fit & Healthy, Cynthia & Brennen

Our episode today was recorded with a dear friend of Brennen’s and mine. We have been lucky enough to work with Russ Hickman when he took our photos for both our Goal Magic shoots. Upon learning more about his unusual childhood, his path from wannabe director living in NYC to finding passion in photography and stills, and finally his road to coming out we just had to get him on as a guest on the show. You’ll have to tune in to get all the juicy details!

About Russ Hickman

Russ Hickman is a professional lifestyle photographer based in Philadelphia. He specializes in photographing people in all different types of life events, which can range from editorial portraits and weddings to corporate headshots and professional branding. His work is best known for its colorful, cinematic style and he uses his humor and film background to make images that overflow with emotion. He loves coffee, any and every dog, movies/tv and nerds out over anything photography related. Connect with Russ:

• russhickman.com

• www.instagram.com/russhickman

• https://twitter.com/russhickman

• https://www.facebook.com/russhickmanphotography

We also want to let you know that we have released our new “Mantras with Goal Magic” PDF which you can get for FREE when you sign up for our Magic Boost emails. Mantras aren’t just for Buddhist monks and yogis anymore - they have been game changers for both Brennen and I, which is why we wanted to introduce people to a different way of thinking and being, especially for those who have never tried mantras. You literally can use these anywhere, so they are great for taking that first step towards a goal. Get your free download now when you sign up for our emails at www.goalmagic.co/magicboost.

Other links you may want to check out:

• Our YouTube channel

• Our Facebook Group

• Leave us a review!

Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Brennen & Cynthia

Unless you’re living in the dark ages, you know or have heard or even seen how cannabis has become THE hot topic in our country. From CBD to legalizing marijuana, cannabis is the girlfriend everyone wants to date or is dying to be. It’s why we decided to bring on a trailblazer in this space, who has been on the front lines of this trend for over a decade. Not to mention, this person is a woman, working in [what was] a very masculine space. For all these reasons and more I was eager and excited to talk to Claudia Post. 

Claudia Post is an award-winning and seasoned leader, business owner, nonprofit executive and experienced problem solver with the ability to steer change and transform organizations. As a dynamic strategic thinker and influential change agent, Post consistently demonstrates commitment, leadership and vision. She has proven her effectiveness in cultivating and leveraging professional relationships throughout organizations and across industries.

Post founded Diamond Courier Service, Inc., a same day, time-critical, bicycle and car delivery service. As she built the company from one location and four employees into the national Diamond Transportation Group, Inc. with 10 locations, over 350 employees, and enhanced vertical services, revenue escalated and Diamond became a multi-million-dollar organization.

Post most recently founded Claudia Post Advisors, a marketing, sales, logistics, and management consulting company. As a facilitator, Claudia Post enables organizations and individuals to realize their full potential. She uses her entrepreneurial and leadership skills to assist others in developing pathways for growth and accomplishment. As a catalyst, she can spark innovation and cultivate vision among her clients.

As a community leader Post has served as a director, officer, committee chair, and/or advisor to scores of educational, business and industry associations, and nonprofit organizations. Additionally, Post has been a teacher, mentor and advocate helping entrepreneurs to develop business, personal, and professional skills.

Having recognized cannabis as the next frontier, Post founded Smokin’ Hot Solutions - which focuses on digital marketing communications for the industry. Armed with a tremendous amount of knowledge and a huge network of connections in the industry, she distinguishes her agency by being at the forefront of all things cannabis related. Equipped with a wealth of business acumen, she connects the dots for her clients.

Connect with Claudia:

• https://smokinhotsolutions.com

• [email protected]

We also want to let you know that we JUST released our NEW “Mantras with Goal Magic” PDF which you can get for FREE when you sign up for our Magic Boost emails. Mantras aren’t just for Buddhist monks and yogis anymore - they have been game changers for both Brennen and I, which is why we wanted to introduce people to a different way of thinking and being, especially for those who have never tried mantras. You literally can use these anywhere, so they are great for taking that first step towards a goal. Get your free download now when you sign up for our emails at www.goalmagic.co/magicboost.

Other links you may want to check out:

• Our YouTube channel

• Our Facebook Group

• Leave us a review!

Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Brennen & Cynthia

Our episode today is one that is fueled by our own desire to continue to push for a fair and representative democracy. While voting is not something that everyone does in every election (local or presidential) we want to urge people to go and vote so that your voices are heard more loudly and consistently. The Atlantic is saying to brace yourself for the voter “tsunami” and Pew Center Research is showing that Gen X’ers, Millennials, and Gen Z are turning out in higher numbers than Baby Boomers. The importance of getting your voice heard through your vote has never been more apparent or needed, which is why we wanted to bring on our guest today, Jess Riegel.

Jess Riegel is Co-Founder and CEO of Motivote, a voting accountability platform for Millennials. Jess started her career with Teach for America, leading first-grade classrooms in New Orleans and Newark. As a consultant with Cause Strategy Partners, she advised nonprofits and foundations on board governance. She also led impact evaluation efforts for an educational tech startup, Kinvolved. While earning her MPA in Social Impact, Innovation and Investment from the NYU Wagner School of Public Service, Jess served on the Rockefeller Foundation’s social finance team. Jess holds a B.A. in Urban Studies and Political Economy from the University of Pennsylvania.

Connect with Jess:

Learn about Motivote: https://www.motivote.us/ Join Motivote: https://join.motivote.us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/motivoteUS

Meanwhile, we want to invite you into the Backstage Pass Goal Magic Community Group on Facebook. Our group is a very dynamic, supportive, and creative bunch who is full of awesome ideas, is always willing to help, and has already had some amazing conversations about our struggles and goals. We’d love to meet you, and so would our community, so drop us a note to say hi once you’re in!

Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen

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“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” Aristotle once said, and it’s one of the reasons that I brought our next guest on our show. The episode we have got for you today will have you turning the mirror on yourself over and over, so that you can better understand your own reactions to loved ones in your life, and have you taking responsibility instead of pointing the finger, which is what most of us do when faced with a situation that has us thinking “why did they do that ME?” Our guest today, Figs O’Sullivan, who is the leading Relationship Therapist in San Francisco and the Bay Area, will help everyone realize that your reactions are actually not at all about the other person, they’re all about you... and that is a constant for everyone.

This episode is going to change your relationship with yourself and help you reflect on what’s really happening when someone lashes out at you, or you break down and feel helpless, or a loved one gets angry and takes it out on you.

About Figs O’Sullivan

Fiachra “Figs” O’Sullivan, is the Founder and Chief Empathy Officer at Empathi, which provides step-by-step guidance for couples and individuals who care about their relationships. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who is certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and individuals, and a passionate entrepreneur, driven to change lives for the better. He strives to interact with clients as a fellow traveler on life’s journey, allowing them to easily dive deeper into their “stuff” with his down-to-earth philosophy.

Constantly working on his skills and psychotherapeutic approach, Figs is passionate about helping couples love each other and feel more connected. Figs has spent years working with frustrated couples at a crossroads in their relationship; they want to make things work but are stuck in what Figs calls their “Waltz of Pain”, which led him to create Empathi. Inspired by attachment theory, improvisational dance and theatre, experiential psychotherapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, Empathi provides fun, effective, and simple solutions to help couples stop fighting and snuggle more. Figs designed Empathi to be available for everyone, no matter their socio-economic status, orientation or station in life.

Having been heard on NPR “All Things Considered” as a Relationship Expert, Figs is the most sought-after and highly-rated couples counselor in Silicon Valley! Figs is funny, engaging, opinionated, quick-witted, and sometimes irreverent—delivering it all with a charming Irish brogue.

www.empathi.com Before we get to our interview with Figs, we wanted to invite you all into the Backstage Pass Goal Magic Community Group on Facebook. We know that some of you may be thinking “another facebook group to keep track of” but our group is a very dynamic, supportive, and creative bunch who is full of awesome ideas, is always willing to help, and has already had some amazing conversations about our struggles, our goals, and some laughs about a YouTube video gone wrong. We’d love to meet you, and so would our community, so click on the link in our show notes and drop us a note to say hi once you’re in!

Meanwhile, we want to invite you into the Backstage Pass Goal Magic Community Group on Facebook. Our group is a very dynamic, supportive, and creative bunch who is full of awesome ideas, is always willing to help, and has already had some amazing conversations about our struggles and goals. We’d love to meet you, and so would our community, so drop us a note to say hi once you’re in!

Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen

One of the biggest things on my mind is millennial debt and the crisis it is creating for our economy. I think about this A LOT, in part because my husband and I discuss his student debt ALL. THE. TIME. Business Insider says that the average millennial earns $35,455. The average student-loan debt per 2018 graduate is $29,800. A recent SuperMoney report found that, since the 1970s, young adults have seen only a $29 income increase, while college tuition has more than doubled” which means that, sadly, we are getting more educated without any financial opportunity on the other side of it.

This topic has sometimes been called “the next bubble to burst” and it’s something that our current democratic presidential candidates have policies around, should they make it into office. The issue is that big!

Because I think this topic is *so* critical for so many people, I wanted to bring back a favorite guest of ours, Robert Farrington who is a Millennial money expert and founder of thecollegeinvestor.com. Robert’s path is a fascinating one - starting with his time working as a manager at Target while blogging on the side, to then making $45,000 a month on his blog to now making multiple 7 figures. Robert focuses on millennials and millennial money, as a major topic of his expertise.

About Robert Farrington

Robert Farrington is a Millennial Money Expert and Founder of TheCollegeInvestor.com.

He is on a mission to help millennials get out of student loan debt and start building wealth for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school.

Through his work at TheCollegeInvestor.com, Robert Farrington has emerged as one of the nation's leading student loan debt experts.​

Farrington launched TheCollegeInvestor.com from his home in 2009​, while finishing his MBA at the UC San Diego Rady School of Management. Being passionate about investing and personal finance, he wanted to connect with others who shared his passion. Not finding what he was looking for on campus, he created TheCollegeInvestor.com as a resource for young adults about money, covering topics from paying for college and escaping student loan debt, to investing their first dollars after graduation.

Since then, Robert Farrington has shared his successful student loan and wealth building expertise with thousands of ​young adults, both online, in person, and as a contributor to major publications such as Forbes and Huffington Post.

The San Diego native's drive to help others and "geekiness" have fueled his work as a blogger, journalist, entrepreneur, and family man. Farrington earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science from UC San Diego, and an MBA from the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego.

Passionate about his family, FinTech, and watching the latest Marvel movie, Farrington resides in San Diego with his wife and son.

www.thecollegeinvestor.com

Also wherever you get your podcasts: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/audio-show/

Meanwhile, we want to invite you into the Backstage Pass Goal Magic Community Group on Facebook. Our group is a very dynamic, supportive, and creative bunch who is full of awesome ideas, is always willing to help, and has already had some amazing conversations about our struggles and goals. We’d love to meet you, and so would our community, so drop us a note to say hi once you’re in!

Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen

Cynthia and I have a fun episode for you today where we try out our brand new Wheel of Questions segment. What is the Wheel of Questions, you ask? It’s a list of quirky questions that we’ll randomly ask guests at the end of each show, just for fun. Now, I must admit that this segment didn’t quite go as we planned, but the results are pretty funny and we got into some interesting territory. 

Meanwhile, we want to invite you into the Backstage Pass Goal Magic Community Group on Facebook. Our group is a very dynamic, supportive, and creative bunch who is full of awesome ideas, is always willing to help, and has already had some amazing conversations about our struggles and goals. We’d love to meet you, and so would our community, so drop us a note to say hi once you’re in!

Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen

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