Hello ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to “How to Be a Grownup Podcast”! My name is Erik Andress, I created this show to help you to understand that you have a birthright to be healthy, happy and live an extraordinary life.

Today, I am humbled and honored to bring you the words and wisdom of my co-teacher at "North Education Center", Dan Aaker! A compassionate and light filled educator, I am so amped to have you listen to the advice he has to give!

Some stuff we cover over the course of the episode:


-How did Dan begin his journey towards becoming the compassionate educator he is today?

- How does Dan believe that we can cultivate the positive energy that he brings into his every day?

-What does Dan believe makes up a grownup of substance?

-And much more!

A bit of housekeeping: This is a labor of love for me, I do not make a dime off of this podcast! If you could please hit "subscribe" on the podcast app of your choice and leave a positive review for us on iTunes, it would really help me to spread the amazing wisdom shared by my great guests to as many young people as possible.

Secondly, if you or somebody that you know is making a positive effect in the lives of young people, I would love to hear from you! Please email me at [email protected], and let me know if we could chat!

I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed having the conversation! Let's learn how to be a grownup!

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Hello ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to "How to Be a Grownup Presents: Alvin Inspires"! This is a weekly podcast hosted by my friend Alvin Vilaythong. Alvin is a social entrepreneur, a yogi, a storyteller, a philosopher, an aspiring author and a guy that is looking to better the world through his own unique gifts. This show will take many different forms. From inspirational stories to travelogues to meaningful conversations with other positive people, Alvin will always strive to bring you the motivational and hopeful messages that you need to help you along your journey towards becoming the heart centered person that you deserve to be. So without further ado, let’s sit back, relax, listen to Alvin Vilaythong and get inspired!

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Hello ladies and gentlemen! My name is Erik Andress and I want to welcome you to “How to Be a Grownup Presents: Terell Sumpter!” Rell has a tough background story that informs his inspiring message in powerful ways. Rell lost his mother at an early age. That heartbreak and anger around the loss lead him down a dark path. Losing himself to the streets and struggling with run ins with the law, Rell could have lead a life of hopelessness and heartache. Instead Rell chose to make his life an example of hope and redemption. Moving to Orlando Florida, Rell completed a Bachelor’s degree, began volunteering with United Against Poverty Outreach, and started bringing his unique online motivational materials to begin to be an uplifting and authentic voice for young people the world over. Rell’s show will take many different forms, but whatever he is bringing you this week, Rell is dedicated to helping to bolster the power that is waiting to be unleashed within you. So let’s sit back, let’s relax, listen to Rell Sumpter and let’s get motivated!

Some links to check out:

Rell’s inspiring YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCD2Es0Loj7xJfUiy5n29WlA

Rell on Instagram: @softspokenr_inspires

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Hello ladies and gentlemen my name is Erik Andress and I am excited to welcome you to “How to Be a Grownup Presents: Joe Beckman”! Joe is Twin Cities based motivational speaker. Helping to uplift young scholars around the country, countless students have benefitted from his dynamic and powerful speaking engagements. Joe is also an actor, having starred in numerous local and national commercials, he has brought his infectious positive energy to a television near you. Joe is also a father of three beautiful children that light up his life. Joe’s weekly segments will take many different forms, but no matter what he is bringing you this week, his podcasts will be dedicated to giving you the inspirational shot in the arm that you need to be your best self. Joe believes in your ability to be amazing, and after listening to his words, so will you. So without further ado, let’s sit back, relax, listen to Joe Beckman and take our lives to the highest level!

Find Joe on social media:

Twitter: twitter.com/joe_beckman

Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe_beckman/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/joebeckmanmn/?fref=ts

Some links to check out:

Joe’s wonderful website: joebeckman.com/

Be an AWESOME person and book Joe for your event: joebeckman.com/book-joe/

Another great talk by Joe that you need to check out!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjKm_CMaUsg

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Welcome to "Monday Morning Meditation"! Join me in a short meditation to help focus your energy for the week. Take 5 minutes for yourself to set forth your intentions and have a productive day. So sorry that I am a bit under the weather. I wanted to brave my 100 degree fever to bring you a message of positivity this week!

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It is my humble privilege to bring to you the words and wisdom of the powerful professionally licensed counselor Celeste Coffman!

Celeste Coffman is an Alabama based professionally licensed counselor and the brilliant driving force behind Quiet Mind Collective, an online tool to help those that struggle with anxiety. She is a powerful voice for positivity and self- empowerment in the health and wellness sphere. I had the privilege of having Celeste as a guest on this show in May of 2016, and I knew that I needed to help to ensure as many people as possible could benefit from her wonderful message. Her work in her practice and her online presence has helped people the world over to push themselves towards calm and empowered daily routines. Her show will take many different shapes but will always be dedicated to helping you live the happy, healthy and productive life that you deserve to be living! Sit back, relax and listen to Celeste Coffman and learn to live our life on purpose!

Some links that you should check out:

My interview with Celeste: Erik-andress – Celeste-coffman-psychologist-how-to-elevate-ourselves-by-lifting-up-others

Celeste's website (which has portals to a lot of her awesome work): thoughtfuljourneycounseling.com/coaching/

Quiet Mind Collective: quietmindcollective.teachable.com/

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Hello ladies and gentlemen and welcome to, "How to Be a Grownup Presents: Joe Kleckner"! Joe Kleckner is a recent college graduate from Anoka, Minnesota with two passions: motivation & social media. After spending years studying entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and motivation gurus, he landed an internship with the largest self-development blog in the space addicted2success.com. From there, Joe has been published on multiple online publications and believes that knowledge, in all forms, is essential for success. Joe's weekly show will take many different forms, but it will always be dedicated to helping you foster the entrepreneurial and productive spirit that is within you! So sit back, relax, listen to Joe and get PRODUCTIVE!

Connect with him on social media! Chat with this guy, he is the real deal.

Snapchat: @jekleckner

Twitter: @JEKleckner

Instagram: @jekleckner

LinkedIn: Joe Kleckner

Facebook: Joe Kleckner

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Hello ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to “How to Be a Grownup Podcast”! My name is Erik Andress, I created this show to help you to understand that you have a birthright to be healthy, happy and live an extraordinary life.

Today, I am so excited and profoundly grateful to be able to sit down with the powerful speaker, podcaster, chaplain and all-around awesome person Vanessa Zoltan! Vanessa Zoltan is a fascinating woman in every sense of the word. With a bachelor of fine arts from Washington University in St. Louis in English and composition, Vanessa began at a young age to set herself up with the knowledge around literature and deep thought that makes her such a fascinating person to listen to. Having graduated from Harvard Divinity school she took a position as a chaplain at her alma mater. At the esteemed educational institution, She began to blaze trails as one of the "few feminist humanist" chaplains in the world. Setting a powerful precedent for people of the world over, she brings her humanist and progressive ideology via her work to many engaged audiences. She is also a powerful and dynamic speaker, known the world over as the cohost the acclaimed and top rated podcast "Harry Potter and the Sacred Text". As of today, it is the 45th most listened to podcast in the entire world. Along with her cohost, they dive deep into JK Rowling’s vital works, bringing their listeners on a fascinating audio journey in which they reconnect with old literary friends while discovering a whole new way to appreciate the series. Always offering fascinating and powerful insight into whatever she is discussing, Vanessa (in her own words) "explores life's existential and essential questions of vocation, meaning, suffering, and joy.” I am so excited to have her on the show and for you to hear her words of wisdom!

Some stuff we cover over the course of the episode:


-How did Vanessa begin her journey into the loving deconstruction of the "Harry Potter" books?

-What does Vanessa believe that you can do to incorporate more literature into your life and LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT?

-What does Vanessa believe makes up a grownup of substance?

And much more!

A bit of housekeeping: This is a labor of love for me, I do not make a dime off of this podcast! If you could please hit "subscribe" on the podcast app of your choice and leave a positive review for us on iTunes, it would really help me to spread the amazing wisdom shared by my great guests to as many young people as possible.

Secondly, if you or somebody that you know is making a positive effect in the lives of young people, I would love to hear from you! Please email me at [email protected], and let me know if we could chat!

I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed having the conversation! Let's learn how to be a grownup!

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This episode is sponsored by

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Hello ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to "How to Be a Grownup Presents: Alvin Inspires"! This is a weekly podcast hosted by my friend Alvin Vilaythong. Alvin is a social entrepreneur, a yogi, a storyteller, a philosopher, an aspiring author and a guy that is looking to better the world through his own unique gifts. This show will take many different forms. From inspirational stories to travelogues to meaningful conversations with other positive people, Alvin will always strive to bring you the motivational and hopeful messages that you need to help you along your journey towards becoming the heart centered person that you deserve to be. So without further ado, let’s sit back, relax, listen to Alvin Vilaythong and get inspired!

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Hello ladies and gentlemen! My name is Erik Andress and I want to welcome you to “How to Be a Grownup Presents: Terell Sumpter!” Rell has a tough background story that informs his inspiring message in powerful ways. Rell lost his mother at an early age. That heartbreak and anger around the loss lead him down a dark path. Losing himself to the streets and struggling with run ins with the law, Rell could have lead a life of hopelessness and heartache. Instead Rell chose to make his life an example of hope and redemption. Moving to Orlando Florida, Rell completed a Bachelor’s degree, began volunteering with United Against Poverty Outreach, and started bringing his unique online motivational materials to begin to be an uplifting and authentic voice for young people the world over. Rell’s show will take many different forms, but whatever he is bringing you this week, Rell is dedicated to helping to bolster the power that is waiting to be unleashed within you. So let’s sit back, let’s relax, listen to Rell Sumpter and let’s get motivated!

Some links to check out:

Rell’s inspiring YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCD2Es0Loj7xJfUiy5n29WlA

Rell on Instagram: @softspokenr_inspires

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