Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes - 

“In my twenties, I started to look at how profoundly human our parents actually are.” 3:44

“Sometimes, Wendy Jones, our greatest pain can turn into our purpose if we listen to the whisper.” 9:32

“Imiloa really is a home and an experience where human beings are invited to awaken their consciousness.” 10:30 

“I am always so fascinated by how we either get stuck in post trauma stress or we break through to this beautiful post traumatic growth.” -Wendy @ 11:22

“Our lives are fulfilled in direct proportion to the care and concern we have for others.” 18:17

“Clarity leads to serenity, serenity leads to peaceful prosperity.” 22:47

“The only way I could take action was to quiet my mind and listen to the whisper.” 30:40

“The quality of our questions determines the quality of our life.” 32:44

“If you want money, ask for advice, and if you want advice, ask for money.” 33:35

Guest Bio - 

Jake Sasseville is a serial media, music, and hospitality entrepreneur, author, and podcaster. He is the CEO and Founder of Imiloa Institute in Costa Rica, was the youngest host in late-night TV history on ABC, and the White House named him one of the most “innovative entrepreneurs under 30.” Imiloa is booked years in advance, and clients renew at a rate of 86%.

INC Magazine wrote that Jake has "more than enough chutzpah" to scale any business, and Huffington Post wrote that he’s built an impactful career at “the intersection of culture and consciousness.” 

Show Notes - 

0:00 - WIMTS Podcast Intro

0:35 - Introducing Jake Sasseville

0:56 - Welcome to Jake

2:20 - Parents & Growing Up in Maine

8:09 - Intersection of Wellness & Travel

11:18 - Post Traumatic Stress Vs. Post Traumatic Growth

14:27 - Grandma’s Basement to Oprah’s Neighbor in Maui

16:31 - Story of the Buddhist Monk

22:21 - Maui to Costa Rica?

27:13 - What Do We Have to Do to Turn Pain into Purpose?

31:08 - BB Commercial

31:17 - Advice on How to Choose What Opinions to Let In

33:59 - Some Examples of Good Questions to Ask Yourself

38:11 - Advice for People Pleasers

41:38 - Experiencing the Magic of Costa Rica

46:05 - Wendy’s View on Parenting Adult Children

48:01 - Starting a Podcast & Growing an Audience

51:59 - One Piece of Advice 

53:50 - Where Can People Find You?

54:40 - WIMTS Podcast Closing

Links & Where to Find Jake - 

IG - @jakesasseville ; @imiloa.institute 

Code Word: JAKE for $350 dollars off any retreat ticket at Imiloa!