Rise Higher

In this episode, Alex Banayan, author of the acclaimed book 'The Third Door,' shares his incredible insights on fear, courage, his quest to fulfill a dream, never giving up and always finding a way. At 18 years old Alex realized the path he had been on his whole life wasn't the right one. Rather than continue with pre-med, the day before his freshman year final exams, Alex hacked the TV game show The Price Is Right, won a sailboat, sold it and used the prize money to fund his quest to interview the most successful people in the world, from Bill Gates to Lady Gaga to discover how they broke through and launched their careers, and write a book about his discoveries. Alex shares how to move through fear and keep going when it seems nearly impossible to truly channel your greatest success. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP46

Today the inspiring Cherie Aimée, a near-death survivor, heart transplant recipient and global tech leader shares her story of flat lining for 90 minutes and how she completely rebuilt her life after she lost everything. She went from not being able to walk to kick starting a global leadership platform that takes her around the world inspiring others. Cherie discusses everything from bouncing back from tragedy, to clearing away the recurring issues of our lives, to overcoming our conditioning in order to finally achieve everything we want. She details all the things she learned when she went to the other side. Cherie is here to help you learn how to tap into your inner faith and belief and to cultivate awareness, forgiveness and acceptance for true alignment and peace. Trust me, it's a journey you'll want to take! For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP45

Today Sebastian Terry, the founder of "100 Things" and "Kindsum," joins me to discuss how to create your happiness and defining how you want to live your life. After the death of a close friend, Sebastian created a bucket list of 100 things that lit him up no matter how scary or confronting. From swimming with sharks, skydiving naked, saving a life to marrying a stranger, he jumped in to accomplish as much as possible and through the process it revealed what truly made him happy and was the catalyst to his purpose to help others set meaningful goals and achieve them. For Sebastian this was more than a bucket list. It's about something more far reaching; permission, choice, growth and connection. Listen in to be inspired to think big and be the best you can be on every level. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP44

Sarah Pendrick, self-love advocate, community influencer, life coach, and empowerment speaker, joins me in today's episode to expose the doubts and fears we all have, and pinpoint how to step into authenticity and purpose instead. Sarah shares her journey toward creating the empowering GirlTalk Network, and how rising above her personal doubt and healing her past led to self-acceptance and a huge amount of success! She shares the powerful qualities she consistently embodies that has grown GirlTalk into a massive global brand, that you can embody too. Sarah's here to help you find your true self, live in alignment and fully live your unique purpose. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP43

In this episode, internationally recognized leadership and personal mastery trainer Krista Petty Rainer joins me to dive into the the pathways to live a deeply fulfilling life. Krista discusses everything from the daily practices she uses to start her day to the importance of self-regulation to how to find grace and alignment. Krista is dedicated to helping women come home to themselves, and face the hard truths they may not want to confront so they can be free. She's here to help you embody what you believe is important — From that understanding comes a fuller and more fulfilling expression of life. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP42

In today's episode, author, transformation coach and founder of Organifi Drew Canole joins me shares his powerful journey toward self love, forgiveness and elevating his frequency which led to his abundance and true fulfillment. He has overcome insane obstacles--from a painful childhood being abused, to being bullied, to an unhealthy relationship with food, to finally breaking through and harnessing his personal power to achieve incredible success. Drew shares numerous insights and ways to release any toxicity the world has engrained in you and how to reclaim your power to live an intentional, purposeful and deeply fulfilling life. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP41

Jenna Phillips Ballard, founder of Unicorn University and co-founder of Ascension Leadership Academy, joins me today to do a deep dive into the power of positive thinking, how to shift your mindset from one of scarcity to one of abundance, and how to own your worthiness and align with your purpose in life. Jenna not only shares her personal journey towards owning her worth to manifest her best, most abundant life, she shares how you can too! Jenna considers herself an "interrupter," here to help people embody confidence and shift their egos, and she shares her methods, insights, and more in this inspiring episode. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP40

In this episode, Business Brand Life Alignment Strategist Amanda Bucci joins me to talk about her journey leaving Rhode Island to becoming a fitness blogger to fulfilling a big dream and creating massive success as an entrepreneur in Los Angeles. She dives into the ups and downs of her business, and how others can build confidence in putting themselves out there on social media. Dealing with other people's negative comments, comparing yourself to others, and finding your joy can be extremely difficult, but Amanda talks about how the experience can also be incredibly rewarding. As long as you remain authentic and true to yourself, people will resonate with your message, and you can create an impact. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP39

Ready to live in total abundance and freedom? In this episode my friend Preston Smiles, best-selling author and a leading force in the new thought movement discusses his path from being in special education, a gang and the black sheep of the family, to releasing old programming to become a powerful force of change in this world intentionally designing his life of alignment, abundance, and limitless possibilities. He and his wife, Alexi Panos, are committed to helping others do the same through their powerful programs. From radical acceptance, speaking your truth, owning your true worthiness, to releasing past traumas to open you up to a whole new world of possibilities, Preston is full of incredible insights and tips to help you create an aligned life of success, abundance, freedom and to live a life of your choosing. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP38

In this episode, Dr. Jade Teta, integrative physician and sought after strength and conditioning specialist, joins me to discuss his most personal transformation — Going from having an affair to integrating honesty into all facets of his life. Jade discusses the path he took to discovering truthfulness, developing his personal honor code, and transforming his life into one of radical honesty, kindness, and generosity. It's easy to lose ourselves in lies now and again, but Jade really stresses the importance of being completely honest in all aspects of your life, whether it's in romantic relationships, business partnerships, or even with yourself and how that can create power and ease in your life. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP37