Mindful & Intentional, from Jeremy Hurst

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Joshua Becker is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of The Minimalist Home, The More of Less, Clutterfree with Kids and Simplify. He's also the Founder & Editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to intentional living visited by over 1 million readers every month. Joshua is one of the first people I ever followed online within the world of minimalism and intentional living, so this definitely ranks as one of my favorite conversations to date. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

 

Resources:

Website: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshua_becker

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBMKymQczkDxCpE1R2vvA4Q

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_becker/

 

Timestamps:

(2:55) When you think about your childhood and your relationship to money or consumerism, what comes to mind?

(12:00) What motivations were behind your decision to major in finance?

(14:00) What was the catalyzing moment that brought you into contact with minimalism?

(16:55) At some point, you switched from transforming your own life to helping to spread the word about minimalism to others. Why?

(20:40) What was the transition like from being a pastor to writing full-time about minimalism?

(26:05) Does minimalism impact how you exist on the internet?

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Steve Jobs famously referred to a computer as a bicycle for the mind. I think my latest guest, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, would agree with that sentiment. Anne-Laure is a neuroscience student at King's College London and an entrepreneur. She describes her company, Ness Labs, as a school for mindful productivity. She creates content and courses, hosts events, and moderates a community, all centered around helping curious humans achieve more without sacrificing their mental health. This is one of those episodes that you'll want to devote your full attention to. Enjoy!

 

Resources:

Subscribe to the Ness Labs newsletter: https://nesslabs.com/newsletter

Follow Anne-Laure on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anthilemoon

 

Timestamps:

(2:45) What comes to mind when you think about your childhood?

(5:45) Was mental health a part of the conversation when interacting with your family?

(7:15) When did you begin to develop a love for writing?

(9:15) What did you study at university and what was your thought process behind choosing that subject?

(12:00) After you school, you landed a job at Google where you ran into some unexpected turbulence. What happened?

(16:15) When you decided to leave Google, what did your internal monologue sound like?

(19:00) What is Ness Labs?

(24:05) Having done so much research about productivity, what does your average workday look like?

(28:10) Do you ever run into challenges with focus and productivity?

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Carly Adams is a professional organizer based in Sacramento, California. A few years after college, she couldn't help the feeling that something was wrong. Her personal finances, her time management skills, her apartment; everything felt a bit out of wack. Today, by contrast, she's building a personal organizing business called Tidy Revival and loving every second of it. I find her story incredibly inspirational and I think you might as well.

 

Resources:

Website: https://www.tidyrevival.com/

Free class: https://www.tidyrevival.com/freeclass

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tidyrevival/

 

Timestamps:

(3:30) How would you describe your relationship with money as a child?

(10:40) You majored in American studies during college. What was the thought process behind that decision?

(17:10) After college, you went into a fair amount of debt and were struggling with your finances. What was happening in your life at that time?

(23:20) What books or resources helped you push through and re-orient your thinking?

(27:05) How do you get from improving your own finances and transforming your life to building a business that helps others do the same?

(37:20) There are many different methodologies and approaches for organizing and decluttering. What's unique about the Tidy Revival decluttering method and what does your process look like?

(46:55) Do you incorporate digital decluttering?

(52:55) What are you most excited about for the future of Tidy Revival?

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Michelle Anderson started her career as an interior designer. Her days were spent helping people decide what to buy and how to fill their space. Today, she's a certified KonMari consultant, meaning she now helps people get rid of things that no longer serve them. It's quite a juxtaposition, but one that affords her a rather unique perspective. So without further adieu.

 

Resources:

Website: https://www.thetidyeffect.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetidyeffect/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetidyeffect

 

Timestamps:

(2:50) What attracted you to the world of interior design?

(4:35) You attended a 2-year vocational design program as opposed to a traditional 4-year university. What was behind that decision?

(8:20) How did your family and friends respond to you deciding to drop out of high school?

(12:55) You hit a point where interior design didn't feel like the right path for you. What changed and how did you decide what came next?

(17:05) People that are not familiar with Marie Kondo often don't appreciate the importance of the first step of the Konmari process. Can you describe that step in the process and what it was like when you went through it personally?

(23:20) You have a deep interest in sustainability. Is that somehow related to the Konmari method?

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Kara Ladd started her career in high fashion and media. That is, until a one-in-a-million cancer diagnosis changed everything. The first step was a personal journey of healing and self-discovery. But that has since evolved into Boundless, what Kara calls a conscious conglomerate. Boundless includes Boundless Creatives, a purpose-driven marketing consultancy, and Boundless by Kara, her personal brand centered around modern mindfulness. I'll leave it to her to tell you more about it...

 

Resources:

Kara's company: https://www.boundlesscreatives.com/

Kara's personal website: https://boundlessbykara.com/

Kara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boundlessbykara/

 

Timestamps:

(3:10) How would you describe your life in the first few years after college?

(6:15) In your earlier years, where did your definition of success come from?

(9:35) What happened when you were 24 years old that changed everything for you?

(16:35) What does "modern mindfulness" mean?

(21:05) What is Boundless Creatives and what are you trying to accomplish?

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Patty Morrissey is the Founder and Head Coach at Clear & Cultivate. Her work centers around helping people clear the clutter from their lives, both physical and otherwise, and in parallel to that, helping them cultivate a better version of themselves. Said differently, Patty's not a huge fan of fine or just ok. She believes that everyone has a right to flourish, and thus, she's crafted a specific methodology for bringing that about. Her message resonated deeply with me and I have a feeling it will for you as well. Enjoy!

 

Resources:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattymorrissey/ 

Website: https://www.clearcultivate.com/ 

 

Timestamps:

(2:50) What motivated your decision to study psychology and social work?

(5:48) Was talking about trauma a normal part of your experience growing up?

(9:35) Where do your empathy and altruism come from?

(12:00) In 2016, you were fired from your job for speaking up about burnout and ethics violations. What can you share about that experience and what you took from it?

(20:50) You often talk about the importance of life KPIs. What KPIs are most important in your life?

(24:58) ​When did you start your first business and what did you set out to build?

(31:01) You recently shared something on Instagram about the difference between hierarchy and territory. Can you explain that distinction and how it impacts the work you do?

(36:56) What is Cultivate Club and what does the experience look like for people?

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Today's conversation features Sam Heumann, the founder of HumanlyWell. When I asked her about her mission, she said that her guiding light is bringing integrative health to the masses and leaving the world a healthier place, a rather timely pursuit given the moment in which we find ourselves. I found our conversation to be both refreshing and inspiring and I think you will too. Enjoy!

 

Resources:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samhumanlywell/

Website: https://humanlywell.com/

 

Timestamps:

(3:05) When did your love of health, wellness, and fitness begin?

(10:15) What steps did you take in your transition toward a more healthy lifestyle?

(15:40) When you decided to focus your career on integrative health, how did you think through the different options for making a career transition?

(20:05) What is HumanlyWell and what are you trying to accomplish?

(24:20) Can you share an example of how you use the science of behavior change in the cultivation of healthy habits?

(32:15) When were you introduced to mindfulness and how does it play a role in your life today?

(40:00) Do you have any recommendations or ideas you'd like to offer up about how people can better cultivate self-care in the new year?

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Cassandra Bianco is the founder of Wellbeings, a collective of meditation teachers, healers, authors, doctors, and all types of thought leaders working to combine ancient wisdom with modern science to create a healthier workplace and a healthier world. Join us for a conversation on what it means to be a teacher, the power of transitions, returning home, and more.

 

Resources:

Cassandra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_bianco_/

Wellbeings website: https://www.hellowellbeings.com/

 

Timestamps:

(3:15) What your first experience with mindfulness and/or meditation?

(11:50) How has your background and your childhood informed your path?

(21:25) After studying PR then working in saas and fintech, how do you arrive on the spiritual path that you're on today?

(27:35) You recently launched a community called "masters and mystics." What's that all about?

(32:30) What has working with a mindfulness or meditation coach done for you that you didn't get from your own self-directed practice?

(38:40) When did the idea for Wellbeings come to you and how do you describe the community & what you're trying to accomplish?

(45:25) One of your offerings involves digital wellbeing. Can you share a bit about what that entails?

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Sarit Sela is a minimalist, visual content creator, & certified KonMari consultant. Take a listen to our wide-ranging conversation about pursuing her vision, ignoring her critics, setting goals, and more.

 

Resources:

Sarit's website: https://www.minimalist-me.com 

Sarit's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minimalistmeblog/ 

 

Timestamps:

(1:51) How would you describe your life in Israel before moving to Sweden?

(7:39) After the move, what stood out to you about your new environment?

(12:04) How did Marie Kondo and her KonMari method change your life?

(18:04) You've been incredibly intentional about cultivating your digital presence on Instagram. What was your thought process for that and what was the starting point?

(23:55) What was your learning process for becoming a better content creator?

(32:50) While great, there can also be downsides to Instagram and other social media platforms. As someone with young children, how do you think about that?

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You know that saying about life giving you lemons? Well, Cecelia Ticktin must be running one hell of a lemonade stand! She's an actress, singer, and writer, and she made her theatrical debut in a tiny and somewhat obscure show called Wicked. But, more impressive than her theatrical accomplishments, Cecelia is a walking case study on pursuing your dreams. So if you're someone who might be ignoring that little voice inside that's calling you to your purpose, you'll want to listen closely to this one. Enjoy!

 

Timestamps:

(2:45) When did musical theater first capture your imagination?

(7:35) Did people around you try to dissuade you from pursuing your interest in theater?

(15:19) You've spoken in the past about an experience during your college years that derailed the plans you'd made for yourself. What happened?

(22:25) Where does your determination and drive come from?

(29:50) What about the role of Elphaba was so intriguing for you?

(38:30) After all of your hard work, you landed the role as the Elphaba standby. What does that mean?

(40:37) What did you learn from being around so many world-class actors and actresses on a nightly basis?

(49:38) Once Wicked and the amazing experience that it was came to an end, what did you shift your focus to next?