Today's guest on Voices of Mindfulness is Victor.  He is retired from 20 years of service in the U.S. Army after graduating from West Point.  He tells us his story of almost becoming a Zen Buddhist monk at a young age and using mindfulness to deal with emotional trauma in the military.  He is now an executive coach using mindfulness to help people both in leadership and personal development.

Our thanks to Victor for his many years of service and also for spending time with us.

This episode of Voices of Mindfulness features Sara Flitner,  the Mayor of Jackson, Wy.  She joins us to talk about her goal of bringing the principles of mindfulness to community leaders and those in service.  She is the founder of Flitner Strategies, a company specializing in communication strategy, messaging, and pragmatic collaborative problem solving.

Our many thanks to Sara for spending time with us!  She's awesome!!!!

This episode of Voices of Mindfulness features Cassandra and her story of attempted suicide and the road to recovery.  She is author of How to Go from BooHoo to WooHoo in 90 Days.  She has a wonderful energy and presence and we were so fortunate to have this conversation.

Thanks Cassandra! 

This episode of Voices of Mindfulness features Dory Halati.  After 24 "miserable" years as a banker, she became a therapist, going from a negative mindset to one centered around gratitude.  Her current mission is to change the mindset of Iranian-Americans.  

Thanks Dory!!  We enjoyed our time with you. 

This episode of Voices of Mindfulness features Jenna, who is currently a student at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.  She has started a company called the Lead Up to help spread mindfulness to the Millennial generation.  

Thanks Jenna for joining us!

This episode of Voices of Mindfulness features Adera Abdela all the way from Ethiopia. He talks to us about how receptive Ethiopia is to the concepts of mindfulness and meditation.  As with most Ethiopians, Adera found it all a little weird in the beginning, but is now out there teaching others how to practice. 

Adera is the Managing Director of a company called SAK Business and Personal Development PLC.  You can find him at www.SAKEthiopia.com

Thanks Adera!

This Voices of Mindfulness episode features Aisha Moore.  She is a coach, facilitator, and blogger specializing in techniques for self-care.  Check out her website at www.SelfCareByAisha.com

Thanks Aisha!  

This Voices of Mindfulness episode features former police officer Ed Cabello, who was diagnosed with PTSD and has found meditation to be very effective.  He is currently a mind coach in Sydney, Australia.  You can visit Ed at his website, www.WhatsYourMindset.com.au.

Thanks Ed for sitting down with us and telling your story!!

Pete and Jay get up close and personal (with permission) to find out how mindfulness is changing the lives of people on the street - or at least people attending a mindfulness conference.  Please enjoy the stories and life lessons from some really interesting people who are walking the walk on mindfulness.

These interviews were conducted live at the Mindful Leadership Summit in Washington DC.

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