Genuinely connecting with others is a rare occurrence these days. With smartphone addiction on the rise and technology making human-to-human connection less and less frequent, genuine connection becomes just that much more valuable. My guest today, Carolyn Kiel, is incredibly passionate about connecting with others. Carolyn is the host of the Beyond 6 Seconds Podcast, where she holds conversations with everyday people, pulling extraordinary stories out of them. Tune in to hear more about Carolyn’s personal journey and the meaningful connections that shape her life. Some Questions I Ask:  - How did you come up with the title for your podcast? (0:40) - Where does your desire to connect with others stem from? (2:53) - What are your favorite podcasts? (11:34) - What is your definition of happiness? (13:36) - What are your goals for 2020? (25:22)In This Episode, You Will Learn:  - Why Carolyn values human connection so deeply. (2:26) - How the evolution of workplace culture affects companies’ connection to their employees. (5:22) - How Carolyn starts her day. (10:02) - Who are major influences on Carolyn’s life. (15:45) - How Carolyn is living out her childhood dreams. (22:05)Connect with Carolyn Kiel: Beyond 6 SecondsFacebookLinkedInResources:  Problem Solvers

 

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What makes you feel good? What motivates you to get out of bed each day? Sometimes it’s the pursuit of your dream job, providing for your family, or just creating space to enjoy that first sip of coffee in the morning. For David Frangioni, it was drumming. David Frangioni grew up blind in one eye. Due to his disability, he was bullied throughout his childhood. But David refused to let them get to him. Instead, he immersed himself in an environment of feeling good. He was in pursuit of being a drummer. Throughout my conversation with David, he talks about how no matter the adversity or differences that you face from the world, feeling good is the key to propel you to happiness. Tune in to hear more about David’s journey and how you can immerse yourself in a feel-good environment each day. David’s Happiness Hack: “Faith gives you the strength that you need. Faith is the engine. We can just say all these words and we can say all the right things and we can talk about all the rah-rah-rah, but it really comes down to action. It really comes down to like, what do you do in your life? The faith that I have — and the strength that I get from that faith — helps me to “do” even in the face of adversity, challenges, setbacks - you know - all the things that happen in life as you’re on your journey. And don’t give up.”Some Questions I Ask:  - How did you get to where you are today? (2:44) - What’s your morning routine? (7:31) - What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from your mistakes? (14:57) - What advice do you have for those looking to pursue their talents and passions? (21:46)In This Episode, You Will Learn:  - How David designed his morning routine. (7:45) - How David “unlearned” lessons from his childhood. (15:09) - Who influences David’s life the most. (16:36) - How David defines happiness. (23:23)Connect with David Frangioni: Audio OneWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedIn

 

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Think about the last time you posted a picture on Instagram. Did you take the picture at a specific flattering angle, add a filter or two, or even edit parts of your body to appear different than they really are?  What’s fascinating about this process is that we all know we do it, yet we still judge ourselves critically when it comes to how we look. When we’re not satisfied, we then move on to look at other people’s photos. Chances are, they’ve probably done the same thing—and yet we continue to compare ourselves to that idealized image. Society is focused on showing off young, beautiful individuals; it convinces us that we need the anti-aging cream or the extra filter. But really, aging is a beautiful experience. In this episode, we talk about the gracefulness, beauty, and wisdom that comes with aging. Aging shouldn’t be resisted or feared—it should be embraced and bring you joy. Tune in to start embracing the wisdom that we’ve accumulated in the last 10 years. Some Questions I Ask:  - How do we create joy in challenging times? (3:39) - What’s your morning routine? (6:28) - Talk to me about when you began exploring aging as a process of growth and wisdom. (8:33) - What is your personal definition of happiness? (20:03) - Tell me about your new book. (21:14) - What is the greatest piece of wisdom from an elder? (29:24)In This Episode, You Will Learn:  - What Stephanie’s gratitude practice looks like. (5:41) - How writing functions as a doorway into the examined life. (6:53) - How women can embrace aging. (15:32) - How to cultivate a joyful mindset. (20:07) - How to overcome ageism in America. (26:04)Connect with Stephanie: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookResources: A Delightful Little Book on Aging by Stephanie Raffelock

 

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How do you need to grow? Exposing the areas in your life that you need to grow in can be incredibly vulnerable. Society expects that we have all things figured out all the time, but that’s just not how life works. Growth is a fundamental part of the human experience, but growth means that at some point you must accept that you don’t have things all figured out—and that’s okay. On this episode, I talk with Adam King all about growth. We both share personal stories about learning how to take care of ourselves, set boundaries, and what we’ve learned along the path. Adam also shares the biggest lessons he’s learned from his parents, about self-care, and what makes a great leader. Tune in to learn more about Adam King’s growth mindset. Some Questions I Ask:  - What were you doing before becoming a podcaster? (0:43) - How did Think Like a Fish come about? (5:17) - What are your daily self-care practices? (10:27) - What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned from your parents? (15:55) - What will 2020 be the year of, for you? (29:05)In This Episode, You Will Learn:  - What makes a great leader in the corporate world. (2:39) - How great marketing is like a form of great leadership. (7:11) - How Adam utilizes stoicism ideas throughout each day.  (20:52)Connect with Adam: LinkedInResources: Think Like a FishThe Client Catching PodcastThe Daily Stoic by Ryan HolidayGood Morning, Good Life by Amy Schmittauer Landino

 

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What does self-care look like for you? Self-care is a vital part of living and thriving. Self-care practices establish a foundation for us to build on top of. But, without that foundation, there is no platform to launch off of. My next guest teaches and preaches all about self-care. Kim Flucher is a dynamite and powerhouse. As a business expert and coach, she’s gained a lot of insight into how crucial self-care is in a society that doesn’t prioritize or value it. Throughout our conversation, Kim shares her insights into creating and maintaining self-care practices, how to tune into your own mind and body to determine what needs must be met, and so much more. Tune in to listen to Kim’s advice about self-care, speaking up, and empowering women. Some Questions I Ask:  - What’s the number one issue women experience in business? (3:00) - What’s your morning routine? (9:30) - What are practical steps for women approaching the negotiation table in business? (17:14) - What are the five buckets of drama? (26:01) - What achievement are you most proud of? (32:28)In This Episode, You Will Learn:  - What is the most powerful hack for women in business. (4:25) - How to increase your level of confidence. (7:53) - What are non-negotiable self-care practices for Kim. (11:43) - Why women should tune into their feelings. (24:12) - What Kim is most proud of in her life & career. (33:01)Connect with Kim Fulcher: WebsiteFacebookInstagramResources: Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 

 

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Are you living your life authentically? We all have moments where we just want to hide away in fear of how others will receive us. The truth is, that’s exactly the time when we need to be our most authentic selves. This is, however, much easier said than done, especially for LGBTQ individuals. My next guest is a superhero in the Australian LGBTQ community: Harry Cook. 6 years ago, he started his coming out journey through posting a YouTube video. Now, he’s written a book about that experience called Pink Ink, and he’s living his best life as an actor. Throughout our conversation, Harry shares the ins and outs of his daily routines, writing practices, and how he cultivates happiness in his life. Tune in to hear more about Harry’s experience coming out, living authentically, and pursuing his dreams.Harry’s Happiness Hack: “Happiness, I think, was always defined as…I mean, if you’re healthy and you look after yourself and you try to be a really good person.”Some Questions I Ask:  - How does your coming out experience feel nowadays? (4:23) - What’s your transition from being an actor in Australia to an actor in LA like? (8:27) - How has the LGBTQIA community responded to your book? (13:21) - How are the 5 most influential people in your life? (18:41) - What is your definition of happiness? (20:57) - What books have impacted you? (33:35)In This Episode, You Will Learn:  - What pushed Harry out of the closet 6 years ago. (6:14) - What inspired Harry to write Pink Ink. (10:56) - How Harry starts his day. (14:52) - How Harry uses transcendental meditation to fuel his writing practices. (16:09) - Why focus your life on achieving happiness rather than fame. (25:31)Connect with Harry Cook:WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramResources:  Harry’s Coming Out VideoBecoming by Michelle ObamaPink Ink by Harry CookThe Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai

 

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Have you ever taken a leap of faith into the unknown? It’s kind of like standing at the edge of a cliff, imagining all the possibility that awaits you on the other side. Then, you close your eyes—and jump. Moving countries in your adult life can feel a bit like that, too, especially when you’re in pursuit of a dream. You leave behind the environments and cultures that are familiar and comfortable to you, communities you can count on, and you also leave behind some memories and those you’ve grown up with. Of course, you’ll carry bits and pieces of all that with you in your heart no matter where you go, but your new experiences will still totally transform you. My next guest is Aalok Rathod, a fellow podcaster and immigrant to New York City. Aalok is a filmmaker and creative at heart. After living in Mumbai for 20 years, he decided to take that leap of faith in pursuit of his dream, landing him right in the heart of the Big Apple. Throughout our conversation, Aalok unpacks his journey about how he remains grateful, what it’s like living in a new and huge city, and how he navigates the intertwining of his culture with the culture of the Big Apple. Tune in to hear more about Aalok’s personal and professional journey, and how he constantly shifts his perspective to focus on gratitude. Aalok’s Definition of Happiness: “For me, happiness is doing something that you love doing, but at the same time, it impacts other people positively.”Some Questions I Ask:  - What’s your morning routine? (10:35) - How do you manage the challenges of having loved ones be so far away? (14:33) - Who are the greatest influences in your life? (18:39)In This Episode, You Will Learn:  - How Aalok developed his perspective on gratitude. (3:24) - How Aalok spiritually anchors himself each day. (10:54) - How to make friends in a new place. (15:00) - What happiness means to Aalok. (24:20)Connect with Aalok Rathod: LinkedInFacebookInstagramThe Afflatus Podcast

 

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As a child, what did you dream about becoming? How does your current reality compare to that childhood dream? More often than not, the dreams we conjure up as children don’t line up with where we go as adults—but sometimes it’s right where we need to be, and it’s what’s best for us and our families. My next guest is Chris Green, host of the Gravity Beard Podcast. Throughout his childhood and into young adulthood, he always said he would never go into a career that had a commission-based salary. Today, that’s exactly where he is. As a child, what he didn’t understand is the level of freedom this would provide him, and the happiness and joy that he would derive from that. Throughout our conversation, Chris shares about his routines that help him find balance in his life, juggling the responsibilities that constantly pull him in different directions, and the mentality that helps push him forward when things go south. He also shares about the meaning of happiness and joy, and what it takes to achieve both on a regular basis. Tune in to hear more about Chris’s story of how he finds the nuggets of happiness and joy in his life.Chris’s Happiness Hack:“If I can look at the way that God has blessed me, which is abundantly over time, and look at the evidence of that, that’s my definition of joy. I will ignore my circumstances in a moment, and I will take a broader assessment of what’s really going on in the real situation that I’m in.”Some Questions I Ask:  - What did you want to be when you grew up? (4:16) - How do you keep yourself going when things aren’t going your way? (14:03) - Who are the most influential people in your life? (14:39) - What’s your definition of happiness? (18:22) - What’s your advice to anyone struggling to find their version of happiness? (23:10)In This Episode, You Will Learn:  - How Chris starts every day. (7:24) - How Chris experiences freedom in his career. (10:03) - Why Chris loves being a one-person company. (13:26) - The differences between happiness and joy. (18:29) - Chris’s strategies to achieve happiness. (23:26)

 

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When was the last time you felt truly connected to yourself and to others around you? Connection is one of the most valuable aspects of life, and this value often presents itself in intangible forms. Having healthy relationships with yourself and others ultimately manifests into a sense of calmness, happiness, and belonging.Yet, in our hectic day-to-day lives, it’s easy to lose those connections and forget about ourselves along the way. This is one reason why connection is so crucial: it helps trigger a process of self-awareness, pushes us to invest in self-love and a love for others. In this episode, I talk with Chris Winfield, who also calls himself The Super Connector. He connects with people from all fields of life, and it gives them the ability to have a platform to share his own messages with the world. I had the privilege of meeting Chris when I first moved to New York City, and I’ve witnessed him creating a life filled with happiness and connection. This week, he shares with us his key to gaining an unfair advantage in all facets of life: truly connecting with others and building relationships with them. Tune in to learn about Chris’ story of how he transformed his life, and how you can transform yours through focusing on connection. Happy 2020, my friends!Chris’ Happiness Hack:“I started doing something where I would meet with one person every single day. And I just said to myself, “Just be open, honest, and vulnerable with these people.” Some Questions I Ask:  - How do you cultivate complete surrender when starting something new? (8:51) - What is your definition of happiness? (10:24) - Do you have a morning routine? (11:02) - What is your secret power? (17:59)In This Episode, You Will Learn:  - How the worst day of Chris’s life became the best day. (1:09) - How Chris’s company going under resulted in a major turning point in his life. (5:10) - Who the 5 people are that Chris spends the most time with. (14:52)Connect with Chris Winfield: Website

 

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Whose life are you living? Are you living the life you want to live or the one that someone else is telling you to? Leaving the corporate world to venture onto your own journey can be really intimidating. Even with the best intentions, we don’t really know where the road we’re on is headed. This week’s guest, Wendy Schultz, knows this truth well. In this episode, Wendy and I talk about her experience working in corporate America and missing out on some of the most important parts of her life. After an experience that pushed her to make the decision to leave the corporate world, Wendy started down the path of entrepreneurship—which eventually led to a life designed by herself, which is a life full of happiness and freedom. Tune In to learn about how freedom can lead to a life of happiness. Wendy’s Happiness Hack: “I really find happiness in being around the people I love, creating memories, and having the freedom to do so.” Some Questions I Ask:  - When you worked in corporate America, how did you feel when you woke up to when you came home each day? (0:53) - How did you create a lucrative business for yourself? (6:10) - What have you learned from poor customer service experience? (9:58) - What is your definition of happiness? (16:14) - What is the best advice someone’s ever given you? (20:04)In This Episode, You Will Learn:  - What the catalyst was that pushed Wendy to start her own business. (2:44) - How Wendy starts her morning to set herself up for the day. (14:40) - What brings Wendy joy. (16:22) - How Wendy overcame the fear of missing out. (17:30) - How Wendy uses her history to help her move toward the future. (20:13)Connect with Wendy: Permanent Vacation FacebookSimple Life Rentals 

 

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