The Amani Experience Podcast

Kit Rich (EP 133) shares why there is no fast track, valuable advice Kesha shared with her and what "a little bit of the left" means to her! Show Notes: 4:12 - Writing a love story in the LA Times. 6:45 - "A little bit to the left ... " 12:45 - Definition of "higher thoughts". 13:46 - "There is no fast track ... " 17:05 - Definition of resilience. 21:05 - "The thing that scares me most is not hitting my potential ... " 23:43 - Giving away her intellectual property without knowing. 25:57 - Discovering your worth. 30:59 - Oprah 34:02 - "Get better at being easier on myself ..." 36:10 - "Give myself permission to do what is in my heart ... " 39:04 - Advice from Kesha. How to reach Kit: Website | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Book Recommendations: "Calling In The One" by Katherine Woodward Thomas "Wishes Fulfilled" by Wayne Dyer

Kimberli Hudson [EP 132) discusses starting her first company at the age of 17, what "progress is better than perfection" and how we can become less burned out. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

3:32 - Kimberli's first business at age 17.

6:17 - Most valuable lessons learned from starting 13 companies.

7:50 - Why people don't trust their intuition.

13:23 - Under the radar self-care options.

17:24 - What happened when Kimberli started her blog.

23:16 - Losing both parents and a child.

26:45 - Being a part of the "scar clan"

29:53 - "I'm still willing to love ... "

30:56 - "Progress not perfection ... "

33:27 - Perfection is a myth.

37:40 - Kimberli's new book.

39:36 - How can we become less burned out.

44:32 - "You are enough, just as you are ... "

How to reach Kimberli: Website | Linkedin | Instagram | Facebook

Book Recommendations:

The Soul of Money by Lynn Twist

Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Dr. Steve Ralph [EP 131] shares with us why a "pause practice" is crucial to the well being of our creativity, how he balances being a professor and a CEO, and why you should try workshops you never would consider before.

Show Notes:

5:38 - Becoming a professor at Pepperdine and Steve's favorite part of being a professor.

8:23 - The EPIC Impact Summit

10:50 - Balancing teaching in Malbu, California and living in Colorado.

12:59 - "Go to conferences you have never been before ... "

13:22 - Definition of leadership & creativity.

15:57 - "They know how to pause ... "

24:52 - "Everyone has their own story ... "

25:40 - Resilience.

28:00 - The importance of being present with the people you love.

32:15 - Response to the thoughts that people can only do one thing as a creative.

34:54 - "It's going to be ok ... each part has it's place ..."

39:40 - "Stay the course ... "

How to reach Steve: Website | Linkedin

Book Recommendations:

"Innovators DNA" by Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen and Clayton M. Christensen

"The Element" - Sir Ken Robinson and Lou Aronica

Jon Armstrong (EP 130) discusses how he is always learning, what his music career taught him about business and why "the path is the path".

Show Notes:

4:30 - Pursuing his masters and getting signed to MCA Records.

12:04 - Valuable lessons learned while being in a band.

15:40 - "If I am doing something and feeling a little uncomfortable, I'm probably in the right spot ... "

18:10 - Jon's perspective on the 10,000 hour theory.

20:15 - A message to people who think they can only be an expert in one category.

30:40 - A lab procedure that did not go as planned.

37:02 - How to handle the "bomb-throwers".

39:38 - The importance of having a team in business and personal life.

43:40 - "The worst type of planning you can do is crisis planning ... "

48:58 - "The path is the path ... "

51:25 - "The chance to fail is always going to be there ... "

56:23 - Thoughts on Ozzy Osbourne.

How to reach Jon: Website | Linkedin

Book Recommendations:

"Designing Tube Preamps for Guitar and Bass" by Merlin Blencowe

Kasey Blaustein [EP 129] discusses how a call from the Golden Globes changed her life, not buying into the critics and the beauty of coloring all day. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

3:50 - Favorite authors growing up.

6:32 - Getting a call from the Golden Globes.

9:10 - "I'm very happy ... content with today and excited for growth tomorrow ..."

13:34 - Kasey's family's reaction to going all-in on her business.

14:10 - "I color all day ... "

17:44 - Different ways Kasey is kind to herself.

22:21 - "Don't buy it ... "

23:30 - Discovering mindfulness and yoga.

25:42 - Five years later.

28:24 - "I would like to be better at numbers ... "

29:18 - Knowing and sticking to your worth.

31:14 - "Don't take yourself so seriously ... "

How to reach Kasey: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin

Book Recommendations:

"His Dark Materials" by Phillip Pullman

"Three Women" by Lisa Taddeo

"Washington Black" by Esi Edugyan

Miscellaneous:

MARC Class at UCLA Extension (Mindfulness)

Rajiv Satyal [EP 128] shares some phenomenal stories about coming up in the comedy world, why it is so difficult for people to finish things and what Eva Longoria said to him after one of his shows. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

4:14 - "The Catcher In The Rye"

6:10 - It's not easy as it seems.

7:27 - Go Bananas Comedy Club.

9:16 - Staying disciplined with writing.

10:50 - Eva Longoria liked Rajiv's show.

14:23 - Reading a room in comedy.

17:06 - Advice to young comedians.

18:56 - "That which is most personal is most general ... "

22:40 - "I wish I had more haters ... "

25:40 - "When you are smart, you can do anything ... "

28:52 - Roger Fishman from CAA.

33:10 - Andre Agassi

39:33 - "You can be everything, just not everything at once ... "

41:22 - Why is it so difficult for people to finish things.

45:22 - "I want to make as many people laugh and think as I can ... "

How to reach Rajiv: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | Facebook

Book Recommendations:

"The Catcher In The Rye" by J.D. Salinger

"Who is Michael Ovitz" by Michael Ovitz

"Talking to Strangers" by Malcolm Gladwell

"Sapiens" by Yuval Noah Harari

"I Cannot Accept Not Trying" by Michael Jordan & Mark Vancil

"On Writing" by Stephen King

"Open" by Andre Agassi

Kristen Richards (EP 127) talks about investigating all red flags, how she is currently dealing with the fear of success and why we can't control everything. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

5:47 - How Kristen found her way to Marriott.

9:18 - How did woodworking come into Kristen's life.

12:15 - What is a street builder?

17:14 - "Create something that people want to see that they have never seen before ... "

21:50 - "I just need my shop time ... "

25:25 - The fear of success.

33:25 - The power of journaling.

36:28 - Advice to people who are on the cusp of separating.

41:18 - "Investigate all red flags ... "

42:52 - Advice to females who want to follow in Kristen's footsteps.

46:23 - "I can't control everything ... "

52:52 - "What people tell you and what people do ... "

How to reach Kristen: Website | Instagram | Pinterest

Book Recommendations:

Codependent No More by Melody Beattie

Kay Lawal Muhammad discusses the purpose of being fearless, loving yourself and why we cannot give up.

Show Notes:

4:10 - The Thunder Thigh Revue

6:26 - The genesis of Wombwork Productions.

12:30 - Her last addiction.

13:25 - "I can help open up other people ... "

17:10 - Learning to love yourself.

18:59 - "Be fearless ... "

24:18 - "I have loved this since I was a little girl ... "

28:58 - How is Wombwork different from other non-profits.

33:25 - "The deepest criticisms can bring about a moment of growth ... "

39:22 - Family - "Strong and fragile ... "

41:20 - "It's ok to trip ... just get up ... "

43:05 - Fasting.

46:40 - "Love like you just don't care ... never give up ... "

How to reach Kay: Website | Instagram | Facebook

Book Recommendations:

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Between The World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Hicham Hajji, Director of the film "Redemption Day", shares how he put all his chips on the table and risked everything to direct his movie and also recount numerous stories from his career. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

4:33 - What the movie "The Shining" means to Hicham.

7:29 - Celine Dion's music video.

10:20 - Getting the courage to go all in on his film directing.

12:33 - "Be honest with yourself ... "

14:40 - Summary of the movie "Redemption Day"

21:24 - Advice from Nancy Foy.

25:00 - "A passport full of stamps is better than a house ... "

29:45 - Don't stop and listen to every dog that barks.

32:45 - The next movie will be a musical comedy in the EDM world.

35:42 - Guitar lessons.

37:48 - "Stop what you are doing and follow your passion ... "

42:17 - The importance of "Redemption Day" for the Moroccan film community.

45:28 - Advice from Mario Kassar.

Book Recommendations:

Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashley Vance

Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

We review the best of The Amani Experience Podcast in 2019. We hear from Judi Holler, KJ Rose, Jen Boschma, Puno Puno, Shinah Chang, Adam Gubman and Laura Powers. Enjoy!

1:05 - Judi Holler

4:11 - KJ Rose

7:36 - Jen Boschma

13:03 - Puno Puno

15:32 - Shinah Chang

18:52 - Adam Gubman

22:10 - Laura Powers