The Ikigaia Podcast

How do you find your calling when you don't know what you want? What if you aren’t even sure you have one? Do you find it yourself or does it find you?

There are just those moments in life that you have a strong intuition that you have to do something. That moment when something connects within you and changes your direction.

Today's guest is the warmhearted, Tino Beth. He is the founder of Quantum Feedback, an online platform that teaches people how to increase the frequency of conscious coherence in real-time self-awareness.

Throughout his journey, Tino has searched for the meaning of life. His pivotal moment arrived back in 2003 when he crashed his car into the back of a semi-trailer. Being on the edge of death, he decided to do what he calls a "hard reset" where he flipped the switch and started living for a higher purpose.

In this episode, we'll get into Tino's younger years when a single life event changed not only his mindset but also his trajectory. We'll discuss how we can explore our infinite potential using the power that's already within us, how to find our true calling, how to be the masters of our lives, and much more!

Things you will learn in this episode:

• How to pick yourself up after hitting rock bottom.
• The role consciousness plays in our lives.
• What Quantum Feedback is.
• The magic in trusting the unknown.
• The power and purpose of self-awareness.

Connect with Tino:
Instagram - @tino.beth
Tino's website - http://tinobeth.com/

Connect with the show:
Instagram - @ikigaia_
Website - https://www.ikigaia.co/
Join the Facebook community of purpose-driven people! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/remoteworkresource

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Quantum Feedback's website - https://quantumfeedback.org/
Quantum Feedback's Instagram - @quantumfeedback

Welcome to this episode of The Ikigaia Podcast!

Food, glorious food! We all need it, depend on it. It is part of who we are. Who hasn’t posted a photo of their favorite dish on social media? Why do humans love it so much? Why do we let so much of it go bad in our fridges? Is it more than just fuel?

Today's guest is Anjli Vyas, a Chef, brand consultant, and anthropology of food researcher from the UK. 

She is the founder of Bare Kitchen, a platform that brings together the sensory relationship between humans and food. 

Her newest venture, Revolting Vegans is another expression of her passion for the culinary arts where she encourages conversations about our relationship with food, the global food crisis, and other social and political issues related to the subject.

To Anjli, food is much more than what is on our plates. It is her love language, part of her daily rituals, and her way of connecting with others.

From early childhood, she was passed on the legacy of cooking and now seeks to create a meaningful impact through her work.

In this episode, we discuss a few aspects of the current global situation, how to grow respect for the world behind what we eat, society's addiction to speed, and how we are living so disconnected in a connected world.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• The power of slow living.
• The connection between food and human emotions.
• The role food plays in our lives.
• The concept of intentionality.
• How to feel aligned with the work that you do.

Connect with Anjli:

Instagram - @anjilivyas
Website - http://www.anjlivyas.com/

Connect with the show:

Instagram - @ikigaia_
Website - https://www.ikigaia.co/
Join the Facebook community of purpose-driven people! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/remoteworkresource

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Bare Kitchen - https://barekitchen.squarespace.com/
Revolting Vegans

Welcome to this episode of The Ikigaia podcast! A show where I speak with people on purpose.

What does it mean to be a successful entrepreneur? What does it take to make a big idea happen? What is the purpose of entrepreneurship?

Today I have an amazing guest! Influencer, writer, entrepreneur, and world traveler: Chéyan Marie.

This powerhouse woman is an executive assistant by day and a passionate, multifaceted entrepreneur by night.

Chéyan is the founder of Ital Living, a holistic wellness brand focused on creating a positive impact in communities around the world.

She is also a curator at The Almost Vegan, where she brings awareness to the way we consume food. 

And last but not least, she is a poetry author currently working on a publication she plans to release this fall.

This intuitive woman is not your standard entrepreneur. While she knows starting a business can mean more money, she strives for more than that. She is looking to create real impact, leave a legacy, align with her visions and values, and be the change she wants to see in the world.

In today's episode, we discuss the process of discovering your passions, how to create confidence around your business ideas, the entrepreneur's role in a community, and how to build one.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• Why your passion and values should align with the work that you do.
• How to positively impact your audience while doing something you love.
• The importance of supporting creativity in society.
• How to stay productive in your workday.
• How immersing yourself in a diverse environment changes your perspective.
• How failure can lead to success.

Connect with Chéyan:

Instagram - @iamcheyanmarie
Website - https://www.cheyanmarie.com/

Connect with the show:

Instagram - @ikigaia_
Website - https://www.ikigaia.co/
Join the Facebook community of purpose driven-people! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/remoteworkresource

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Workaway
@thealmostvegan
@italliving.us

Welcome to another episode of the Ikigaia Podcast!

Today, I'm having a conversation with Reiki Master and teacher Elaine Hamilton Grundy.

Elaine is the founder of the Reiki center in Singapore which has been running since 2007. She is one of the pioneers in the online Reiki teaching space, has written 2 books on the subject, and recently launched her online Reiki community where she helps people find more meaning and purpose in their lives.

Elaine's professional past includes a 10-year corporate career in marketing, advertising, and market research. She admits it was never her intention to fall into the Reiki path. However, as her mother started practicing it, and while feeling skeptical about it, she started noticing the health and soul benefits of the technique.

After two years of learning this self-healing practice, she decided to start teaching at other training centers. But it wasn't until 2007 that she stepped away from her corporate job to dive deep into her spiritual journey,  which led to her founding the Reiki Centre in Singapore, and the online community she leads today. 

Elaine is extremely passionate about empowering other people and  has found teaching Reiki  to be her life's purpose. 

She believes finding such purpose is an entire process we must trust, and that we should honor every single thing we go through in this journey as it prepares us for the next  step.

In today's episode, we have a very candid conversation where we discuss the importance of living the present moment, the validity of purpose, and the illusion of separation as human beings.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• How to  make a living doing something you love.
• How to know when it's time to change careers.
• What Reiki is.
• How to overcome old structures and resistance within your line of work.
• The different meanings of purpose.

Connect with Elaine:

Instagram - @elaikereiki
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ReikiCentre
Website - https://www.reiki-centre.com/
Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1KxBYlL9t0vtqJgSoauBDQ


Connect with the show:

Instagram - @ikigaia_
Website - https://www.ikigaia.co/
Join the Facebook community of purpose driven people! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/remoteworkresource

Welcome to episode 4 of the Ikigaia Podcast!

Today I'm chatting with the inspiring Chef, Cynthia Louise.

Cynthia is the creator of an online cooking academy full of plant-based at-home masterclasses, programs, and cookbooks that has students all over the world.

She's also an international speaker and presenter, and works with restaurants on their food and branding, internationally.

She is well known for being the creator of My Pro-B+, the world’s first living probiotic spread packed with a powerhouse of nutrients.

Nobody is going to take me, I'm gonna create my own

When you know you have something fascinating to offer the world but no one will take you seriously, what do you do?

You listen to your higher self and design your own path!

Chef Cynthia started her career in Australia, back in 2004 while doing her apprenticeship in one of the many health retreats she would attend and even co-present in the future. 

While there, she soon realized most people interested in these workshops were suffering from different illnesses due to poor nutrition. 

Motivated by this, she developed a passion for guiding others through their healing crisis and started looking for media exposures.

She knocked on different TV stations only to get rejected, which encouraged her to build her own studio and start supporting others with her knowledge.

This visionary businesswoman has built an empire of products and services around healthy eating. She is a contributor & presenter on FMTV and Gaia TV, and hosts cooking retreats around the world.

Join me as we dive deep into the process of building an online presence and brand, the importance of working in the things that we love, and the meaning of leaving a legacy.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• How to create and launch online products based on your purpose.
• The power of connecting with your audience using social media.
• How to create a community around your true passion.
• What the product creation process looks like for Chef Cynthia.
• The difference between influencers and alchemists.
• How to grow your business using brand ambassadors.

Connect with Chef Cynthia:

Instagram - @chefcynthialouise1
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChefCynthiaLouise/
Website - https://chefcynthialouise.com/


Connect with the show:

Instagram - @ikigaia_
Website - https://www.ikigaia.co/
Join the Facebook community of purpose driven people! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/remoteworkresource

Welcome to this episode of the Ikigaia podcast!

Have you ever found yourself in a career path that doesn't fulfill your dreams? Have you ever wondered how you can start working online even when you have zero experience in the field?

Today I'm having a conversation with Darius Lukas, a digital nomad from Lithuania who has run and grown his digital business profitably for more than 4 years from all over the world.

Darius is a theatre director by trade. He graduated from one of the most prestigious drama schools in the English-speaking world back in 2012 and started directing his own shows the same year.

His entrepreneurial journey hasn't been a traditional one. He started teaching English in person while living in London as a way to generate some extra income.

After realizing the potential in this business and building a solid customer base, he decided it was time to take it to the next level and transitioned it to the online space.

But he didn't stop there. What started as a modest side hustle with just a handful of students kept growing to such an extent, that Darius decided to create a membership site which now facilitates English lessons to over a thousand students.

While the entrepreneur's initial intention wasn't to become a digital nomad, his dream of achieving professional freedom led him to move to Asia where he now also works on his second project - School of Growth Writing - a program that teaches brand storytelling & journaling methods to other entrepreneurs.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• How to capitalize on the skills you already have and start making money.
• What are the first steps to start working remotely.
• How to build a customer base and scale your online business.
• How a membership site will help you work smarter and leverage your time.
• How to stay focused on meeting your business and career goals.

Connect with Darius:

Instagram -  @dariuslukas
Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/growthwriting/
Website - www.dariuslukas.academy


Connect with the show:

Instagram - @ikigaia_
Website - https://www.ikigaia.co/
Join the Facebook community of purpose driven people! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/remoteworkresource

Welcome to another episode of the Ikigaia podcast!

Today I'm chatting with one of the most authentic and inspiring people I know, Liv Loo.

Liv is a certified personal trainer who specializes in approachable fitness for people with chronic illness. Her passion for helping people with these conditions derived from her life-long journey with Rheumatoid Arthritis, an autoimmune disease she's had since she was 4 years old.

In January of 2019, she founded Move to Liv Fitness in San Francisco, California intending to serve her community by making the fitness world a more inclusive and empowering place for all people with invisible conditions.

Join us as we dive deep into how Liv started her entrepreneurial journey, recognized her condition, and built an awesome community around chronic illness.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• What does it look like to start your own business?
• How to stay authentic in social media and build a following.
• How to define your non-negotiables.
• How to transition a physical business to the online world.

Connect with Liv:

Instagram - @movetoliv
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MoveToLiv/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/movetoliv/


Connect with the show:

Instagram - @ikigaia_
Website - https://www.ikigaia.co/
Join the Facebook community of purpose driven people! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/remoteworkresource

Welcome to the first episode of the Ikigaia Podcast, where I speak with people on purpose.

Today, I'm joined by digital nomad, writer, tea lover, and community builder Emily Milsom.

In this episode, we chat about employee advocacy and how building a life on purpose is all about finding your balance and creating your standards.

Emily started her freelancer journey back in 2016 while working her regular 9 to 5 at a marketing agency in the UK. Feeling tired of doing the same thing every day and dreaming about being her own boss, she decided to take the plunge and launched The Social Boffin.

Once in business, the social media expert started traveling the world to some of the most popular digital nomad destinations.

Places like Greece, Bali, and Thailand witnessed her growth not only as a human being but also as a professional. 

Emily is sure her strongest asset is sharing her knowledge and teaching people which is reflected in her passion for public speaking and education.

'Keep being brave, keep moving forward, keep learning and you'll get where you want to be'

During our conversation, Emily shares a piece of advice for those starting a nomadic life.

She thinks it's important to keep in mind that where you start is not where you're going to end up as long as you're always willing to grow. Allow yourself to find your criteria, set the pace for the life that you want, and understand your life is meant to be lived, not to be worked.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• What is employee advocacy and why it's so powerful
• How to create a well rounded work-life balance when working remotely.
• How to know your worth, set boundaries, and work with projects you're really passionate about.
• The importance of learning what your client needs before establishing your offers.
• How to network, connect with the right people, and find job opportunities.

Connect with Emily:

Instagram - @emilythejoyfulnomad
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eammilsom/
The Good Mental Health Toolbox  -https://bit.ly/GoodMentalHealthToolbox


Connect with the show:

Instagram - @ikigaia_
Website - https://www.ikigaia.co/
Join the Facebook community of purpose driven people! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/remoteworkresource