Grateful Living

In this vlog, I talk about how we need to look at failure differently and how I think failure is a necessary part to getting better.

In essence, failure provides us feedback in ways we can improve and become a better version of ourselves.

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4

Had the pleasure to speak with Emily Neale on becoming a professional ballet dancer!

In this interview, we talk about:

- Emily’s 5 year journey with Ballet West from trainee in 2016 to demo-soloist in 2018 to soloist in 2020

- Being Pointe Magazine's 2019 Summer Issue cover

- Her advice to young ballet dancers trying to become a professional

- Her advice to dancers on mental health and recovering from injuries

- Her current journey taking a breather from company-life dancing to explore other opportunities

Emily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/em__neale/

Grateful Living Website: http://grateful4living.com/​

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?...​

To Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttt...​

To Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...​

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo...​

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4

Photo Credits:

Kate Taylor, courtesy of Ballet West (right)

Jayme Thornton, courtesy of Pointe Magazine (middle)

In 2018, at age 23, Marguerite Rix was diagnosed with Stage 1 Ovarian Cancer.

In 2019, at age 27, her sister Mikaela Rix was diagnosed with Breast Cancer.

Now cancer-free, the two sisters along with their other sister Morgayne, started the non-profit We Fight Like Girls where they raise money for cancer research mostly through their "We Fight Like Girls" runs/walks and WFLG bracelets.

Through their efforts, they have raised over $60,000, the money going to the The Foundations for Women's Cancer and Memorial Sloan Kettering Breast Cancer Research.

In this interview, we talk about:

We Fight Like Girls Website: https://www.wefightlikegirls.com/

We Fight Like Girls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wefight_likegirls/

Marguerite's Blog: https://ahandfulofawkwardness.wordpress.com/blog/

Grateful Living Website: http://grateful4living.com/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?...

To Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttt...

To Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo...

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4

In this vlog, I give the situation of a friend of mine whose ex blocked them on a social media platform and how I think it’s time for him to really realize putting energy into relationships that are not serving him positively is not a great idea.  

Let me know what you think!

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To Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttt...

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YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo...

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4

Hanson Grant is the founder and CEO of Think Board, a company that creates dry erase films which can turn any surface into a whiteboard.

In this interview, we talk about:

* Hanson’s background to developing a love for entrepreneurship in his teen years

* Creating a sustainable business

* Working as a retailer on Amazon

* Lessons on how to decide whether to turn your side hustle into a full-time business

Think Board's Website: https://www.think-board.com/

Hanson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventure.capitalist/?hl=en

Grateful Living Website: http://grateful4living.com/​

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?...​

To Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttt...​

To Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...​

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo...​

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4

In this vlog, I talk about how unless you know what's going on in someone's life, I would refrain from judging them.

I give them example of a story with me and one of my eighth grade classmates that changed my life forever and brought me to this conclusion.

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To Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttt...

To Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo...

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4

Antonio Valverde is the owner of Athlete Perform, where he provides athletic training services to clients.

He is a certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with over 10 years experience as a professional trainer. Antonio works with elite clients from professional athletes to entertainment icons and corporate executives. Top players from The NBA, NFL, NHL, and Olympic sports teams train personally with Antonio in their off seasons, making him one of the most dynamic sports performance trainers in the field.

He now owns a studio in Dumbo, Brooklyn.

Athlete Perform's Website: https://www.athleteperform.com/

Antonio's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonioperformance/

Grateful Living Website: http://grateful4living.com/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?...

To Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttt...

To Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo...

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4

In this vlog, I give my opinion on how to handle anxiety when it comes to making a decision.  

I give the specific example of a friend of mine who is weighing the option of changing jobs or staying in their current job.  

Let me know what you think!

Maverik is the official DJ for Boston Red Sox and is an on-air radio personality for @jamn945.

He’s opened for some of the biggest artists in the world includingLil Wayne, Future, 2Chainz, Sean Paul and Shaggy.

In this interview, we talk about:

- His journey from intern to becoming an on-air personality at JAM'N 94.5 Boston

- The keys to becoming one of the most well-known DJs in New England

- Advice he has for other DJs trying to grow their career

- His entrepreneurial ventures like starting Itsmavcity, being a creative director at Bookvinyl, and founding Mavlife clothing line

DJ Maverik's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneymav/?hl=en

DJ Maverik's Website: https://www.moneymav.com/

Its Mav City Website: https://www.instagram.com/itsmavcity/

JAM'N 94.5 Website: https://jamn945.iheart.com/featured/maverik/

Book Vinyl Website: https://www.instagram.com/bookvinyl/

Grateful Living Website: http://grateful4living.com/​

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?...​

To Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttt...​

To Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...​

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo...​

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4

In this vlog, I talk about the importance of boundary setting and setting limits.  

I talk about 3 areas where I see people struggle with it: 

1. Work and burnout 

2. Personal relationships and being overly reliant on 1 person 

3. Too much social media consumption   

Let me know what you think!