Grit, Grace, & Inspiration: Hope and Healing When Life Doesn't Go as Planned

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Billy Thorpe has been creating content since he was just a "youngster". From making bad home music videos to evolving into a weekly tv show producer for several years. However, Billy's journey as a "full-time" content creator didn't start until 2020 when he was forced to close a t-shirt printing business that he launched in 2013. At the time Billy was only podcasting as a hobby. During the first 30 days of 2020 he took phone call after phone call of people inquiring about how to create a podcast or a live show. One of those phone calls turned into a collaboration podcast that would truly set Billy off on a new journey in his life! And as they say, the rest is history!

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Change is inevitable, but knowing as adults when we're ready to make that change is what is uncertain. As children we are constantly faced with new obstacles, new choices, new decisions that have to be made. And as children we face these roadblocks with intention and bravery. Ironically as we grow older we seem to lose that sense of bravery and instead allow feelings of worry, stress, and uncertainty to take over our minds.

Perhaps it's time we all start facing decisions with the mind of a child... Embracing change, seeking out obstacles and charging at them head on!

But still yet, the question persists... But how do I know when it's time for me to make a change? Well, inside of today's episode I am breaking this down into 5 relatively simple questions. The answer to these 5 questions is what is going to answer that looming question... But how do I know when it's time to make a change?

TOPICS DISCUSSEDThese 5 Questions are what we explore inside of today's episode:

1. When is it that I finally get to really start enjoying life?
2. Is life starting to feel like that old pair of jeans that you struggle to button?
3. Do you dream for 5 o'clock on Friday and have nightmares about 8 o'clock on Monday?
4. Do you ever feel like you're not swimming through life, but instead stuck in the middle of the pool just tredding water?
5. When people talk about making a change, do you find yourself getting defensive?

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In that awkward stage of life when you're not young, but you're not really old either... When life's timeline hasn't followed your life's timeline at all. When you almost feel like you're going through a Midlife Crisis, but know you're certainly not old enough for one of those! It's in this beautiful crazy period of life that we find ourselves sitting down to talk with Jennifer Villamil.

Inching closer to 40 years old during a pandemic while also replanning her wedding multiple times due to COVID, 2020 and 2021 made Jennifer Villamil reevaluate her life choices in search of positive change.

To sort through this time in her life, she launched My Almost Midlife Crisis Podcast in January 2021 to discuss the challenges of this time in our lives and how the midlife crisis doesn't have to be negative. The midlife crisis can be time for positive change and should be celebrated!

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Today we are celebrating the 100th episode here on the podcast! 2 years down and now 100 episodes in the bucket and I've learned a thing or two. And it's these lessons learned that I am sharing inside of today's episode!

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Tim Branyan began his career as an Airman in the United States Air Force, but would soon realize that was not the path he wanted to continue on.

In 2011 with no formal education and only $6,241.56 Tim launched his first app. That would be the start of a whole new chapter in Tim Branyan's life!

Since then he has launched hundreds of apps, developed hundreds of platforms, and directly supported other multi-million-dollar organizations.

He has scaled to millions of users across his various platforms globally.

And he teaches others how to build towards their own freedom and wealth.

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Today's topic takes a deep-dive into the overall well being of yourself and your family. More specifically, it discusses the number 1 way you can and should be investing in yourself and in your family! And the answer may very well surprise you!

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• How it's possible to build an even deeper bond amongst your family.
• The best way to invest in Self-Help
• How to become a better leader
• How we as a community can become better citizens ultimately resulting in a better, more understanding, more compassionate society.

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"We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us."

Today's guest embodies this very mindset, this way of living life differently. And it's honestly no real surprise...

When you've traveled the world, experienced life in over 50 countries and stepped foot on all 7 continents you can't help but gain a greater appreciation for life.

David Axelrod is a 7-continent explorer and professional globonaut whose lifelong travel obsession has taken him to over 50 countries. He is regularly featured by travel and hospitality brands such as AFAR, Fodor’s, Exclusive Resorts, Matador Network, and Relais & Châteaux.

A sought-after travel consultant, speaker, and leisure champion, he helps freedom-seekers design their ideal trip. When he’s not planning getaways, he’s making smoothie bowls and frolicking with his bernedoodle in Seattle.

David's book, Get Away! provides the confidence and step-by-step guidance you need to design a vacation that is a truly transformative travel experience.

All of this and more is inside of today's podcast!

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At some point in time. We will all be pushed to our breaking point, knocked to our knees, and left to feel as though the world is falling apart. This is just a fact of life. And it's this acknowledgement that life will have these hard times that has prompted today's episode.

INSPIRED BY:Shawnie Whitaker

Shawnie was featured in EPISODE 95 where we explored the tremendous adversity he has overcome and the truly impactful life he lives today because of it!

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At the time I was set to record today's episode I watched a YOUTUBE video released by one of my favorite channels called The Smiths and was even more so compelled to speak of today's topic.

Their son River passed away in a drowning accident in their family swimming pool. The way in which this family has kept going, guided by their faith and inspired by the memory of their son River has been truly humbling to watch.

And that is why I felt so compelled that I mention them in today's episode.

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When giving up isn't an option and the pull to live life to the fullest is too great, only then will you truly understand what it's like to live in the mind of today's guest! A true warrior in the face of adversity, Shawnie Whitaker turned a tragic accident into a life full of epic opportunities!

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Imagine if we all smiled a little more, laughed a little harder, loved a little bigger... Wouldn't that be a better place to live?

And even for someone like myself who is a genuinely happy person, I believe we all can benefit from a little extra attention paid to the subject.

I'm always trying to find ways to be happier in my own life, and I was recently inspired by the guest on Episode 94, Rob Dubin, to dive a little deeper into this topic of living a happier life.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. What are some tips for living a happier life.

2. How can smiling and gratitude help make someone happier.

3. Why it is important to focus on one's own life and not worry about what others think.

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