Mindful & Driven

Welcome to episode 27 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 27's guest is Regina Joseph. My introduction is not going to do justice to everything that she’s achieved. She's one of the world's only superforecasters which means that she's statistically proven to be better at making predictions to almost everybody on the planet. There are only about 150 people in this bracket who’ve consistently and reliably made accurate forecasts.

On top of this, she's led many many organizations, as well as subdivisions of large organizations too. As an example, she created Blender in 1994 which is the first-ever digital publication. She's now the founder of Sibylink and Pytho. During her career, she's worked for NATO, Microsoft, and Liberty Global.

Topics discussed in this episode:
How to make better decisions. How to make better predictions. Why it's important to prioritize the future when making a decision. How to make future-oriented decisions. How to improve your decision-making. How to improve your predictions. How to think more accurately. How to make accurate judgments. How to make your reasoning more accurate. Why you shouldn't listen to your gut all the time. How to make rational decisions. What's important about decision-making. Learn how to make better decisions. Decision-making is best made through a clear process.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Regina: www.superrj.com

Follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regina-joseph-780b211

Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Superforecastr

Keynotes:

A superforecaster’s restless mind (1:47) 

Learn to make better decisions (8:39)

Being different  (13:03)

The struggles of the working world and burnout (19:37)

That time when nobody believed  (22:53)

Being conscious of your decision-making  (28:03)

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Welcome to episode 26 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 26’s guest is Fab Giovanetti. She is the founder of Creative Impact Co, a collective of hundreds of creatives all trying to make a difference on the planet. Through her community and her work as a founder of a marketing school, she has reached over a hundred thousand people all across the world. She is a keen speaker, writer, published author as well as a guest lecturer across the UK.

Her most recent book is ‘Reclaim Your Time Off: The 3-Step Solution to Overworking’.

Topics discussed in this episode:
How to improve your energy levels. How to better manage your time. Why you should pay attention to burnout before having the "symptoms." Tips to reclaim your time back. How to manage your schedule to achieve more balance in your life. What can you do to free more time in your schedule. Tips to better manage your energy throughout the day. How to increase your energy levels. Why it's important to take care of yourself. How to start taking care of yourself.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Fab:  https://fabgiovanetti.com/

and: https://creativeimpact.group/

Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabgiovanetti

Keynotes:

We are all different (2:04)

Struggling with balance (6:37) 

Working too much (10:54)

Being mindful of where your time is going (16:37)

More about balance (22:21)

Play more! (25:18 )

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Welcome to episode 25 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 25’s guest is Jon Brosio. He is the founder of tribeloyal. Jon originally was a server at high-end restaurants where he serves celebrities in Los Angeles before deciding that he wants to become his own boss for his online business world. He has achieved this and much more. Jon is now an established online writer with millions of views and thousands of followers.

His mission is to help other people achieve the same transformation that he achieved himself going from a job that really didn’t make him happy to something that he loves and has full control over. 

Topics discussed in this episode:
How to use your inner negative voice to find motivation. How to lean into your self-consciousness and use it to improve your work and life. Why it's important to embrace your self-consciousness. How to embrace self-consciousness as a creative. Why it's important to keep pushing as a creative. How to find balance in your life as a creative. Self-consciousness and productivity. How to monetize your work as a creative.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Jon: https://tribeloyal.com/

Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonbrosio

Follow him on Medium: https://jonbrosio.medium.com/

Keynotes:

Working for yourself (1:12)

Struggling with balance and making a difference through writing (5:13) 

Not looking back and creating your own path  (10:54) 

The importance of outside perspective (13:08) 

Work-life balance (21:20)

Putting in the work afterward (28:12)

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Welcome to episode 24 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 24’s guest is Shivali Bhammer. She's not your average person who works in an investment bank. She's a devotional singer who has released three albums, including two that topped the Apple charts. She's also a dancer and was classically trained at the Royal Academy of Ballet in London and holds a first-class diploma in Kathak.  She's acted in and written her own plays as well as having written for the Financial Times. If you're wondering how she fits this all in, so was I and that is what we get into this conversation.

Topics discussed in this episode:
Why it's important to follow your personal standards. How to stick to what's important to you. How to make your life more fulfilling. You want to live your life the way YOU want to live it. How to make career decisions that align with your personal goals. How to reduce the risks tied to your creative career. How to take control of your career decisions. How to balance your life when pursuing more than one career path. Money gives you the freedom to enjoy the things you love.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Shivali: https://www.shivali.co.uk/

Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shivaliartist

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.shivali.co.uk/

Keynotes:

A prescription method of life  (1:43)

Shivali’s artistic world and learning from her decisions (8:35) 

Carrying confidence, challenges, and regrets (10:58)

Judging ourselves for the choices that we make and taking more risks (19:22)

Living your best life (27:31)

“Never put yourself down.” - Shivali  (29:34)

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Welcome to episode 22 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 22's guest is Dipanshu Rawal, a life-purpose coach based in India. He lost his job a year ago after failing to turn up to work on a Sunday on which he wasn’t contacted to turn up anyway and this really made him think about what was important to his life and whether or not he was living alongside the values that he believed in. 

He decided to become a life coach because he wants to help people. He works with them 1-1 to try and change their lives around and lead them to a more fulfilling life. 

Topics discussed in this episode:
You don't need to work hard to earn more. You need to find an activity that you're naturally interested in and develop it. Making money starts inside your head. How to overcome the beliefs that keep you from earning more. Why it's important to change the deep-seated beliefs you have before going into business or starting a new activity. You don't need to work 14 hours a day to earn more money.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Dipanshu: https://www.dipanshurawal.com/

Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rawaldipanshu

Follow him on Medium: https://dipanshurawal.medium.com/

Keynotes:

“Money comes to you when you do what’s natural to you.”  (1:40)

A focused future (6:09) 

Talking about burnout and realigning where he is right now  (7:26) 

All about momentum, efficiency, passion, and fulfillment  (12:07)

Old patterns and the challenges of living alone (16:31)

Dipanshu’s ideal lifestyle  (20:22) 

“I am responsible.” (21:09) 

Download my Anti-Burnout Toolkit here.

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Welcome to episode 23  of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 23's guest is Ryan Fan. He is a special education teacher based in Baltimore. On top of this, he is an avid marathon runner, he is studying for a master's degree and he is a well-known content-creator having published hundreds of articles in the last few years. Somehow he manages to juggle all of these at the same time and that is why he is a guest in today’s show to tell you how he manages his time.

Topics discussed in this episode:
Knowing who you are supposed to be (according to your own standards) allows you to gain confidence. How to sort through advice to find things that work for you. Life is a marathon. How to manage your energy. How to prioritize your different aspects in life.  Why trusting yourself helps you achieve your goals. Why it's important to picture yourself as someone who gets things done. Why it's important to have time to recover. How to switch between priorities.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Follow Ryan on Medium: https://ryanfan.medium.com/

Keynotes: 

Idolising someone (1:28)

Trusting yourself and being your best-self (4:06) 

The importance of conserving your energy and sacrifice (8:20) 

Talking about balance and putting people that matter first (15:36) 

Making the change and knowing where you are supposed to be (21:34 ) 

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Welcome to episode 21 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 21's guest is Mara Cimatoribus. She's a hugely popular yoga instructor and a massive content creator. She has over 500 hours of yoga teacher training and has other specialties such as Reiki. She was raised in a small village in Italy and initially found life difficult when she moved to London, overwhelmed with the big city.  Despite starting yoga late, she thrived almost straight away and has over 85,000 followers on Instagram who look to her for inspiration every day

Mara teaches vinyasa flow, shares tutorials on her YouTube Channel, hosts workshops and retreats, and offers online classes. 

Topics discussed in this episode:
Why it's important to disconnect from work and pay attention to your inner world. Listen to your inner voice to find your purpose. How to be mindful about your work-life balance. The importance of switching off from work. Why it's important to take breaks from work. Why it's important to practice gratitude. How to be mindful despite distractions and work. How to switch off from work. How to find your purpose. Small things you can do to be more mindful every day.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Mara: https://www.she-smiles.com/

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maracimatoribus/

Keynotes:

Nothing is absolute  (1:47)

Struggling with balance (4:23)

“The rules of society” (7:37)

Catch and refrain your thoughts (10:25)

A quick decision (13:04)

Take breaks(16:17) 

Mara’s content process and her main goal (19:05) 

Retreats, workshops, and travel  (22:33)

The importance of expressing gratitude (24:34 ) 

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Welcome to episode 20 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 20’s guest is Kaki Okumura. She’s a Japanese wellness expert. She particularly focuses on how the relationship between physical health and mental health are so connected and weakness in one or sickness in one will lead to sickness in the other two.  At the same time, if you can improve your health and improve your physical health, there are also benefits to your mental health too. She really explores how you can do this through both diet and exercise. 

Kaki herself was born in Dallas but grew up across Tokyo and New York which gave her an interesting insight into the two different cultures as she’s growing up. This means that she could see the pros and cons of both and from her own life philosophy where she now shares with her huge number of followers. We’ve also touched on some aspects such as ikigai which I know a lot of people are very interested in. 

Topics discussed in this episode: 
How to be mindful of your the connection between your mind and body. Why it's important to pay attention to your nutrition both food and information. How to make sure your mind and body are in harmony. Japanese wisdom on how to achieve balance and be healthy. Japanese concepts about healthy mindset. Japanese ideas about work-life balance. How to be kinder to yourself and others.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Kaki: https://kakikata.space/

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakikata.space/

Follow her on Medium: https://kokumura.medium.com/

Keynotes:

The best version of yourself (2:02)

Balance and not needing a crutch (6:28)

The importance of encouragement and having a strong strong social lifestyle (11:40) 

Ikigai and finding that equilibrium (15:55)

‘Hard work is not just working hard but it’s also knowing when to not work.’ - Kaki (20:37)

Managing your own time, protecting your mental health, and putting emphasis on the people you surround yourself with (25:29)

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Welcome to episode 19 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.
 
Episode 19's guest is Imran Dean. He is the founder of The Money Cog. It’s a website that aims to break down complex financial information into easy-to-digest data. The aim is to make it easy for anybody to start investing without a huge amount of prior experience. The Money Cog aims to make everybody take on a long-term, sustainable mindset.
 
In his day job, Imran helps manage an investment management company with clients who have over 100 million in assets across the different portfolios.
 
This was an in-person interview and Imran had an interesting story about his journey the day before.

Topics discussed in this episode:
How to take calculated risks. Why it's important to take calculated risks in business. How to approach risks. Why risk-taking doesn't have to be dangerous. Money grows on trees, but you need to plant and water those trees. How to minimize failure in your side hustle and business. How to increase your chances of success in business. What to do to minimize your risks. How to measure your business risks.
 
I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Imran: https://themoneycog.com/

Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imrandean/

Keynotes:

Money grows on trees (1:46)

New opportunities and ‘failures’ (4:36)

Structured goals, enjoyment, and balance (7:15 )

All about focus (9:58)

Pain + Reflection = Progress - Ray Dalio (12:43)

The importance of spontaneity (15:59)

Recreating routine and re-balancing (18:24)

Designing your life (22:46)

Being human first  (24:40)

Making sacrifices, achieving more, and being grateful (31:09)

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Welcome to episode 18 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.

Episode 18’s guest is Sinem Gunel. She’s a successful online content creator with millions of views and tens of thousands of followers. She has since founded and ran multiple successful businesses including the Medium Writing Academy, Personal Growth Base, and the Freedom Business Accelerator. The latter is an intensive coaching program over six months designed to help people go from beginner to running their own successful and thriving business too. 

Sinem is a long-time collaborator of mine and I’ve worked with her on a project called Write Your Future. She started her entrepreneurial career at just the age of 19 and has already helped so many people. I’m sure you’re going to find a lot of value from her words today.

Topics discussed in this episode:
Why you shouldn't trust advice you find online. Why you should question everything you hear online. How to find advice that works for you. What advice to follow and why. How to choose who to follow online. How to identify good advice for you. How to find what works for you as an online creator. How to approach online content. How to filter online advice. What business advice you should follow and why.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. 

You can find all my work and socials here:

http://amardeepsparmar.com

Download my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:

http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.com

United for Global Mental Health:

 https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Find more about Sinem: https://personalgrowthbase.com/

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinem.guenel/

Follow her on Medium: https://www.mediumwritingacademy.com/

Keynotes:

Disagreeing with bold statements and not following everyone’s opinion (1:47)

Consuming content, persona, and targeted advice (5:37)

Seeing behind the number and doing what makes you happy (12:05)

Talking about productivity, balance, and dealing with the transition(19:12)

The right time to stop and live the lifestyle you want (26:10)

Something that keeps you going (29:34) 

You can have more if you want more (32:10)

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