Intent on Purpose

"There are those who like to eat well and those who like to sleep well, and I'm in the category of those who like to sleep well."

Join me for an eye-opening conversation with Eric Johnson, a fair divorce attorney who challenges the norms of the legal profession. Discover how Eric's commitment to honesty and fairness shapes his practice, and hear his thought-provoking views on the role of integrity in law. Whether you're interested in legal ethics or personal growth, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on doing what's right. Don't miss out on this inspiring dialogue!

About Eric:

Eric K Johnson is a lawyer practicing divorce & family law, domestic violence, criminal defense and 9 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University, and has been licensed for 29 years. Eric practices at Utah Family Law LC in Salt Lake City, UT.

https://divorceutah.com/about-us/

"Music is the perfect tool to explore and express epilepsy." 

“Shy bairns get nowt.”

Guy Stoker

In this episode, Guy Stoker, a composer specializing in music for epilepsy, shares his journey of intertwining music and epilepsy. He discusses his personal experiences with epilepsy and how he uses his compositions to express and educate about epilepsy as well as his gratitude for the opportunity. His experience in doing the best he can with the talents and time he has and offering it to the world is inspiring.

What can you do with your talents and trials?

About Guy:

Guy W. Stoker is a pianist, composer, singer/songwriter from Northumberland, U.K. now living and working in Paris, France. Having worked as an entertainer in an array of venues from pubs to cruise ship theatres he has visited around 50 different countries. As a composer he has explored several different genres from contemporary to cinematic, including songwriting. He has written 2 albums exploring the world of epilepsy from various different perspectives, and this is now the focus of his work today.

Debut album was Ictal Variations

Newest album is Purple Universe

www.purplechorus.com

Steady Steps to Fitness with Madeline Hatch

"Fitness is not separate from the rest of your life."

Madeline Hatch

Discover how Madeline's journey from overcoming personal challenges to becoming a transformative fitness coach who inspires others to integrate wellness into their lives. Her calm and supportive approach empowers clients to embrace a healthier lifestyle without the pressure of traditional fitness norms. Tune in to explore Madeline's unique perspective on self-care and perseverance.

Here is more about Madeline:

Madeline Hatch is a fitness and nutrition coach who helps busy people build strong, healthy habits that last. She runs Hatch Services, where she gives support, smart plans, and real results. Madeline believes change happens when people feel seen, heard, and guided. She teaches simple moves, mindful eating, and steady steps so her clients feel better in their bodies and lives.

You can learn even more about Madeline's transformation program through her Instagram Account: @madelinehatch21

Mary Rowe shares her spiritual journey, exploring her upbringing, the influence of her mother, her natural personality, world events, as well as 1960's culture, that lead her to her embracing the Baha'i faith. She discusses the challenges and revelations she encountered along the way, emphasizing the importance of unity, service, and continuous learning.

What Mary writes about her spiritual journey:

Relying on the Baha’i Writings and Administrative order, I support the spiritual education of children and youth with the understanding that we are all engaged in civilization building - approaching a new, long promised stage of human maturity and unity. “The All-Knowing Physician hath His finger on the pulse of mankind. He perceiveth the disease, and prescribeth, in His unerring wisdom, the remedy. Every age hath its own problem, and every soul its particular aspiration. The remedy the world needeth in its present-day afflictions can never be the same as that which a subsequent age may require. Be anxiously concerned with the needs of the age ye live in, and center your deliberations on its exigencies and requirements." Baha'u'llah

 “I don’t know” is a Great Conversation Starter, with Shawn Dunning.

In this episode of Know It Live It, Laura Hansen Breksa engages in an insightful conversation with Shawn Dunning, a seasoned expert in collaborative problem solving. They explore the essence of collaboration, the challenges of political leadership, and the transformative power of shared experiences. Shawn shares insights from his diverse career, including his work with international peacebuilding and his unique role in training South Pole crew members. This episode delves into the heart of what it means to create solutions that work for everyone, emphasizing the importance of communication, understanding, and leadership.

Get to know Shawn:

Shawn Dunning has spent over 25 years pursuing his passion for collaborative problem-solving toward a vision of a world that works for everyone. Previously the Global Director of Leadership & Training for the international nonprofit Search for Common Ground and COO for the corporate leadership development firm, Adventure Associates Incorporated, Shawn is now the United States South Pole Station Team Trainer. In his spare time, he runs for local office in Richmond, California to bring collaborative leadership into local politics. Shawn’s work and passion has taken him to 49 states and 60 countries, and he’s proud to be raising two fierce daughters.

Visit Shawn's website and see the awesome logo at:

https://www.shawnmdunning.com/

The doctor says, "I think there's something really great about being able to produce music that people like to listen to while you're playing. I think that's really cool."

In this week’s episode, Dr. craig John Alimo shares his joy of drumming, about kits and drumsticks, and about connecting to family, the past and future, and musicians near and far.

Bio (lowercases intentional)

i have stumbled and fumbled my way as a social justice educator for over 25 years. i currently am an educator at San José State University where i serve the campus in their institutional diversity office by designing, facilitating and researching the efficacy of social justice educational and leadership programs. i also run an "intergroup dialogue" program.

In my free time, i love playing volleyball, hiking and camping when it’s warm, and snowboarding when it’s cold. i've been playing the drums on and off for a long time. I play the drums for a few bands that include Uromastyx (pronounced Euro-mast-ix), Five Pines, Hedgefire, and these dads that come over to my garage to jam on Sundays.

FIVE PINES BAND on Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/five-pines/534266936

Hedfire performance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB-BjpN3-l8

In this week's episode, I talk to my friend, Maryam Henderson-Uloho about her drive to help justice-impacted individuals reclaim their identity, purpose, and humanity. Maryam is always honest and the interview is real and raw, so be aware violence, death of a child, suicide, and sexual violence are mentioned.

In the introduction I mention a magazine article, here is the link:

https://apnews.com/general-news-045310dfff3a4fd5a2911e3a65823758

Also, check out Netflix's Queer Eye, Season 7, Episode 6 for a closer look at Maryam's work and her life.

And check out the website, sisterhearts.org.

If you are ever in New Orleans, make sure you get to St. Bernard Parish and go shopping at Sister Hearts Thrift Store!

Maryam's bio:

Maryam Henderson-Uloho is the founder and CEO of SisterHearts Decarceration Program. A formerly incarcerated woman turned prison traumatologist, she transforms trauma into triumph by helping justice-impacted individuals reclaim their identity, purpose, and humanity. Through her nationally recognized work in decarceration, she inspires communities to heal and rebuild through dignity, faith, and fierce compassion.

Episode NUMBER ONE! Karrie Mitten

https://uplevelyourlifeconsulting.com/

In Know It, Live It's first ever posted interview, transformational life coach Karrie Mitten shares her story of making changes to living what she knew she was meant for. She also shares profound insights on living a life of abundance and purpose.

BIO

Karrie is the CEO and founder of Up Level Your Life Consulting LLC. As a certified, and award-winning transformational Life Mastery Consultant, speaker, and empowerment coach, she has worked to find new ways of empowering people to live a life they absolutely love. Karrie became a passionate, heart-centered support system for people struggling to feel confident about their soul’s purpose, and stuck in default patterns of life, typically by searching for the opinion and approval of others. She empowers people to tap into their hidden genius and infinite power, and unleash the true soul’s calling. Karrie locks arms with her clients and guides them through several programs, each tailored to empower them to live a life of design and she guides them with love, compassion, and experience, to live a life they truly love living! Karrie is a contributing author to the international best selling book “Sacred Dance: Wisdom from Leaders Leading a Soul Led Life” and “Short, Sweet and Sacred, Volume Two”. Karrie has also been featured in many podcasts and online events including her own summit “Soulutions for Success” Karrie lives with her soul mate, her husband of 35 years, and her furry office administrators Gracie and Murphy. She enjoys her family and spends as much time as she can at her vacation home in Michigan. Karrie doesn’t just tell her clients what to do, she lives these tools and principles every day.