Let's Keep It Real

Let's Keep It Real

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Let's Keep It Real episodes

  • Relationships Seen Through a Portrait
    Guest: Raj Bandyopadhyay
    Raj is a personal branding photographer based in Toronto, though he travels all over to work with clients. He's a recovering data scientist and software engineer, who decided to change careers in his mid-30s after his partner came out as trans. Along the way, he also trained as a sex and relationship coach. He's passionate about creating a safe, supportive and joyful space for his clients in front of the camera. 
    To learn more about Raj, check out the following links:
    Raj’s Website: https://seriesaphotography.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/technophobicgeek
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seriesaphotography/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajbandyopadhyay/
    57 min
  • Never Feel Guilty for Self-Compassion and Self-Care
    Guest: Gary Simonds
    Gary Simonds is the former Chief of Neurosurgery at Virginia Tech where he currently teaches neuroscience to undergraduates and medical students. He has a special interest in burnout and building resilience, and in helping guide students into healthcare professions.
    To learn more about Gary, check out the following links:
    Gary’s Website & Books: https://garyrsimonds.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garyrsimonds
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyrsimonds/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-simonds-5b0225a/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyrsimonds
    53 min
  • Embrace Your Struggles & Learn Something New
    Guest: Dr. Magie Cook
    Magie is the founder of a company that she started with just $800 and later sold to Campbells Soup for $231M. She helps entrepreneurs discover their hidden personal power so they can increase their revenue and make a bigger impact in the world.
    After living a life of poverty in an orphanage for 18 years, Magie developed some mindset strategies to help cope with he challenges, and these strategies changed her life. With over 30 years of experience, Magie is now dedicated to helping others unleash their full potential using her mind optimization techniques to accelerate their true success.
    Magie is an internationally recognized speaker and expert in the field of business and personal development. She has been featured in publications, magazines, and television networks such as Daystar TV, Bloomberg TV’s “The American Dream” and many more. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the Hall of Fame at the University of Charleston and Nobel Entrepreneur Prize in Mexico. She works with many Fortune 100 and 500 companies, as well as A-listers including professional athletes, influencers and thought leaders.
    To learn more about Dr. Cook, check out the following links:
    Dr. Cook’s Website: https://magiecook.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magiecook1
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magiecook/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magiecook/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/magiecook
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MagieCook
    1 hr 1 min
  • Combating Loneliness Through Human Connection
    Guest: Chris Miller
    Chris Miller directs Capture Connection Studios, hosts the Talk to People Podcast, and writes the Social Fitness Lab Newsletter. He graduated from Wake Forest University with a Masters in Communication and worked in the tech world before starting a media studio. He is passionate about communicating with young adults the importance of relationships, conversations, and community.
    To learn more about Chris, check out the following links:
    Chris’ Website: https://talktochrismiller.com/
    Talk to People Podcast: https://www.talktopeoplepodcast.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktopeoplepodcast/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talktochrismiller/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkChrisMiller
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaiHIZ7AIERZnOFVe6fQOLw
    48 min
  • Better Your Life with Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
    Guest: Greg Elliott
    Greg Elliott is an exercise physiologist, osteopath, and entrepreneur who is on a mission to help everyone own their health through education, motivation, and actionability. He is a Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and wearable technology thought leader, speaker, and a sought after healthcare practitioner. He believes in a whole health approach that supported by emerging technology so everyone can live a long, healthy, happy life. 
    To learn more about Greg, check out the following links:
    Greg’s Website: https://www.gregelliott.ca
    HealthQb Website: https://www.yourhealthqb.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregrelliott.ca/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregrelliott/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregrelliott/
    51 min
  • Bring Joy Back to Parenting
    Guest: Andy Goldstrom
    Andy Goldstrom is a business entrepreneur turned parent coach.  He became a coach after his child experienced anxiety and depression where he and his wife felt alone without approaches to help them. Now he works with parents to help them achieve more confidence and joy in their lives.
    To learn more about Andy, check out the following links:
    Andy’s Website & Podcast: https://parentsjourneycoaching.net
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentsjourneycoaching
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentsjourneycoaching/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andygoldstrom/
    55 min
  • Culture is Critical: Building the Perfect Business
    Guest: Mike Kaeding
    Mike Kaeding is husband to Alyssa, and father to Claire and Emma, and CEO of Norhart, a $200M residential real estate company that designs, builds and rents apartments. Norhart’s purpose is to solve America’s housing affordability crisis by reducing the cost of construction.
    To learn more about Mike, check out the following links:
    Norhart Website & Podcasts: https://www.norhart.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeskaeding
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikekaeding/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekaeding/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikekaeding
    48 min
  • AI Copywriting: Embracing Modern Technology
    Guest: Scott Bywater
    Scott Bywater is one of the most sought after marketing copywriters in Australia, who runs what many regard as the highest level private marketing group in Australia, Elite Marketers.. 
     
    He is the creator of the online ‘Simple Email ROI System’ course and over the past 21 years has written for gurus and leading companies including Kerwin Rae, Jay Conrad Levinson (of ‘Guerilla Marketing’ fame), Mercola.com and The Learning Annex. 
     
    He’s an in-demand speaker who has presented at James Schramko’s SuperFast Business, Dale Beaumont and Ben Simkin’s masterminds - and is on a mission to help coaches, consultants and course creators leverage their most undervalued asset (their email list) without being pushy or salesy.
    To learn more about Scott, check out the following links:
    Simple Email ROI System Website: https://www.simpleemailroi.com
    Scott’s Ultimate AI Email Writing Cheat Sheet: https://www.simpleemailroi.com/ai?r_done=1
    Copywriting That Sells Website: https://www.copywritingthatsells.com.au/
    Scott’s Email Address: [email protected]
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LikeScottBywater
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottbywater/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbywatercopywriter/
    1 hr
  • Firewalk Adventures
    Guest: Dave Albin
    Dave Albin was born in 1954 at Queen of Angels Hospital in Hollywood, California to a single mother.
    He was adopted by his Aunt & Uncle on his mother’s side at the age of 5. His adoptive parents told Dave they were not his parents at the age of 11.
    Later that year both his adoptive parents started drinking.
    This is where Dave’s life took a hard turn.
    Dave tried alcohol at the age of 11. By the time he was 14 he was experimenting with hard drugs.
    Grossly addicted to drugs and alcohol he joined AA some 20 years later in June 1988.
    This is when Dave was introduced to the personal development industry. He attended a seminar with Tony Robbins in 1995 where he did his first firewalk.
    Dave went on to work for Tony Robbins for just shy of 20 years as Tony’s Firewalk Captain.
    Dave retired from the Anthony Robbins Companies in 2014 shortly after GOOGLE hired him to put on an event for them.
    Firewalk Productions, LLC was born in 2014.
    Dave has done gigs for NASA, Heineken, The Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), RE Max, Chick-fil-A, Pruvit, Google, NI, NC Chiropractic Association, Isagenix, Heineken, Boone, Blowing Rock, Ashe and the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce, Wayne Dyer, T Harv Eker, CRISP Video, Y.M.C.A., NATE BAILEY, Tony Robbins and many others.
    To learn more about Dave, check out the following links:
    Dave’s Website: https://firewalkadventures.com
    USE CODE “6828” TO RECEIVE A SPECIAL DISCOUNT WHEN YOU SCHEDULE A CALL WITH DAVE FOR A FUTURE FIREWALK ACADEMY
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dave.albin.10
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firebuilder2/?hl=en
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-albin/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxcTJfSBSBy4OrkN5f0bfVQ
    52 min
  • Going the Wrong Way: Round the World Travels
    Guest: Chris Donaldson
    On his return from South America, Chris Donaldson joined the family furniture shop in Belfast, which over the years he expanded into London and Dublin. He was UK Master Franchisor for a fitness company, developed a Health & Fitness Franchise, and a Mobile App company in Dubai; where he lived for eight years with his family on a 47ft yacht.
    His hobbies include sailing and flying. Following his quest to do things his own way, he built his own aeroplane. He still rides his Moto Guzzi Le Mans, SOI 222, and some years ago rode it to Moscow and St Petersburg with his wife, Julie.
    The journey still impacts his life to this day where he continues to go the wrong way whenever he can; The journey started in 1979 finally completed in March 2023 when Chris finally arrived in Australia with the same Moto Guzzi Le Mans after riding to Nepal and flying from Katmandu to Brisbane. Burma was closed in 1979 and still is, although he finally made it through Iran! The bike is currently in the Moto Guzzi Cathedral in Yea, near Melbourne.
    Chris now works with Ed’s son, Jeff Arditti from North Carolina. He sells their furniture in Europe, Russia and Australia.
    He now lives in Belfast and is the father of two beautiful girls.
    To learn more about Chris, check out the following links:
    Chris’ Website: http://chrisdonaldson.world/#content
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.donaldson.771
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goingthewrongway_book/?hl=en
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdonaldson1/
    49 min

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Let’s Keep it Real with Sandy Joy Weston, is all about hearing from amazing people from around the world who are making a positive impact. Topics are in every single area of life, the sky's the limit: the only criteria is that we know the individual will absolutely inspire you, we feel they’re making a positive difference in the world, and will leave you with a handful of takeaways you can apply to your own life. Some topics might be a little controversial, but we don’t shy away from them, because everyone we speak to is coming from a good space, so it’s an opportunity to learn a lot.