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Our identity is built around the story we tell ourselves about who we are. And that story includes the labels we have been given by the people we love. But what if those labels aren’t serving us? How can we start to shift our identity and write a new story? How can we learn to say YES to things that are bigger than us and grow into the best version of ourselves?

Rock Thomas is the motivational speaker and self-made millionaire behind the #IAmMovement, a crusade to help people create their best life, on their terms. After decades of learning from the likes of Tony Robbins, Stephen Covey and Gary Keller, Rock has impacted more than 100M lives with his teachings around personal growth, entrepreneurship and financial freedom. He is also the author of The Power of Your Identity and Your Epic Life Blueprint, the creator of the M1 Mastermind, and the host of The #IAmMovement Podcast.

On this episode of Men on Purpose, Rock joins Ian to share his top advice for getting on the path to personal development. He explains what he learned about energy and focus from studying successful people and challenges us to be purposeful in everything we do. Listen in for Rock’s insight on how the stories we tell ourselves become the script for our lives and learn what you can do RIGHT NOW to upgrade the stories that don’t serve you, shift your identity and become a better version of yourself!

Rock’s advice for getting on the path to personal development

• Get clear on what’s important to you
• Say YES to things bigger than you

The science behind how we access our Superman Cape

How Rock defines faith as an emotion of trust that things will work out

Rock’s challenge to be purposeful in everything we do

How studying successful people inspired Rock to create the 7 P’s

Why the energy + focus we bring is more important than how much time we spend in practice

How Rock discovered the power of visualization

How the stories we tell ourselves become the script for our life

Rock’s 10 Best/Worst exercise for shifting your identity

How Rock’s mentorship helped Ian believe in limitless possibilities

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Is your inner voice calling you toward your purpose—but you’re not taking action? Are the ‘what ifs’ stopping you from taking the next step? If a fear of failure is what’s holding you back, it’s time to take the word out of your vocabulary and recognize that every learning experience is part of the journey. So, how do you learn to trust that inner voice and do something TODAY to change your course?

Glenn Lobas is a serial entrepreneur and international shipping consultant—and our new host Ian’s dad! He studied International Marketing and Logistics in college and worked his way up to Import Manager at an international shipping company while studying to become a Licensed Customs Broker. In 1987, he founded his own global air freight company, Ian International. Since then, Glenn has founded a total of three international shipping companies and currently serves as President of Customs & Trade Logistics.

On this episode of Men on Purpose, Glenn joins Ian to discuss his first experiences with entrepreneurship, explaining what inspired him to start his first business at age 14 and describing the sense of freedom and belonging he got from making his own way. Glenn shares his approach to parenting, offering insight into why he allowed Ian to make mistakes and responded without judgement when things didn’t go as planned. Listen in for Glenn’s advice on trusting the inner voice that points you toward your purpose and learn how to overcome the ‘what ifs’ and take the next step on YOUR journey!

How starting his own business (at age 14!) gave Glenn purpose after his mother passed away

The sense of freedom and belonging Glenn got from making his own way as an entrepreneur

How to trust the inner voice that points you toward your purpose

Glenn’s insight on overcoming the ‘what ifs’ to take the next step on your journey

Why Glenn doesn’t believe in failure because experiences move you forward

How taking over his dad’s welding business reignited Glenn’s taste for entrepreneurship

Glenn’s balanced approach to parenting

• Allow kids to make mistakes
• Respond without judgement

How to respond to your kids’ mistakes with purpose vs. being fueled by emotion

How Glenn learned the consequences of not holding up your end of an agreement

Glenn’s experience working as a short-order cook at Bob’s Big Boy to pay for college

The value in every life experience, no matter how painful or ugly

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A lot of men chase money and success to provide for their family. And yet, their relationships with their partner and children suffer because they are burned out and don’t have anything left to give. They may have confidence, but no purpose or passion. So, how can we harness the power of BEING and transform into the kind of men who show up for the people we love?

Ian Lobas is a successful entrepreneur, real estate investor, high-performance coach—and new owner of the Men on Purpose brand. He and his wife, Meredith, have spent the last seven years serving coaching clients in the realm of mindset, business and personal development, and high-performance habits. Ian spent years grinding it out in the shipping and real estate sales industries before realizing that money, power and success didn’t matter if he didn’t have purpose. From there, he set out on an intense self-development journey and made it his mission to help other men unlock their highest potential.

On this episode, Emerald passes the mic to Ian as the new host of Men on Purpose. Ian discusses his own transformation to become a man on purpose, sharing the question his wife asked that initiated his self-development journey and explaining why it’s crucial to change not just WHAT you do, but WHO you are inside. Ian describes what inspired him to step in and say YES to the Men on Purpose mission and offers insight on his commitment to lead other men in developing deeper relationships with the people they love. Listen in for Emerald’s top takeaways from more than two years of hosting the Men on Purpose podcast and learn what YOU can expect from the show moving forward!

What You Will Learn Ian’s insight on the power of BEING and inside-out alignment

The question Ian’s wife asked that initiated his transformation

Why it’s crucial to change not just WHAT you do, but WHO you are

Ian’s shift from fear-based courage to being driven by his WHY

What inspired Ian to step in and say YES to the Men on Purpose mission

Ian’s calling to lead other men in developing deeper relationships

Who Ian goes to for support, guidance and mentorship

How 1:1 coaching kickstarted Ian’s self-development journey

Emerald’s top takeaways from hosting the Men on Purpose podcast

How seeking out purposeful men served to help Emerald heal

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The forced slowdown brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic has a lot of us reevaluating who we really are and what puts fire in our soul. But once we decide to reinvent ourselves, what happens next? How do we identify the man we want to be and then take steps to make that vision a reality?

Known as the world’s foremost reinvention expert, Steve Olsher is famous for helping entrepreneurs and organizations get clear on their WHAT and achieve massive profitability while also cultivating a life of purpose. With 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur himself, Steve’s resume includes founder and editor-in-chief of Podcast Magazine, creator of The New Media Summit, host of the #1-rated podcasts Reinvention Radio and Beyond 8 Figures, and New York Times bestselling author of What is Your WHAT? Discover the ONE Amazing Thing You Were Born to Do.

On this episode of Men on Purpose, Steve joins Emerald and Ian to discuss the opportunity we have to reinvent ourselves in the aftermath of the COVID-19 shelter-in-place. He offers advice on navigating failure and fear and explains why it’s crucial to have a clear sense of want versus need as we work through the reinvention process. Listen in for Steve’s insight on uncovering your purpose by asking, ‘What conversation do I most want to be part of?’—and then positioning yourself at the center of that dialogue.

How the COVID-19 shutdown has impacted the consumption of audio + video

Steve’s advice for men looking to reinvent themselves right now

How the pandemic will open up new ways of doing business

The value in exploring what legacy you really want to leave

How Steve defines failure as success with an unintended ending

How to navigate fear by being grounded in the NOW

Why it’s crucial to have a clear sense of want vs. need through the reinvention process

Steve’s advice on taking action to live your purpose

1. If possible, don’t quit day job (let someone else fund transition)
2. Identify preferred topic of influence
3. Figure out how to be hub of wheel

Steve’s role in helping Emerald pass the Men on Purpose torch to Ian

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What makes Steve Gross a man on purpose? His commitment to operating with intention. His attitude of generosity. His ability to act from traits of character like compassion and love—rather than react out of emotion. The question is, how do we work toward this level of awareness and align our actions with the kind of man we want to be?

Steve Gross is the Founder and Chief Playmaker of the Life is Good Kids Foundation, a nonprofit that spreads the power of optimism to kids who need it most. He is dedicated to addressing the social and emotional needs of children impacted by poverty, violence and illness, and his signature approach has been widely adapted throughout the world. Steve also works with corporations to demonstrate how optimistic leaders can inspire organizations through times of change.

On this episode of Men on Purpose, Steve joins Emerald and Ian to explain what inspired him to pursue work that gives him a sense of meaning and fulfillment and how he became a part of the Life is Good company. He discusses why he doesn’t believe in the idea of giving back, but instead advocates for developing an attitude of generosity in every moment. Listen in for Steve’s insight around the role of intentionality in becoming a man on purpose and learn how YOU can be a part of Life is Good’s mission to spread the power of optimism.

What inspired Steve to pursue work that gives him a sense of meaning

Why Steve doesn’t believe in the idea of ‘giving back’

Steve’s take on sharing our gifts with the intention of elevating others

How to develop and attitude of generosity in every moment

How a shared mission led Steve to become part the Life is Good company

How the Playmakers contribute to making Life is Good stronger

The role of intentionality in becoming a man on purpose

Steve’s distinction between acting from a state of mind vs. trait of character

How Steve’s wife holds him to a high standard

The self-awareness that made Steve seek help from a professional coach

How to recognize when your behavior is counter to your purpose

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The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of people in a vulnerable position, out of work and in need of food and comfort. And logistically, it’s very difficult for the government to step in to feed and supply an entire country locked in our homes. But what if those of us with means knew who was struggling and could help them directly? What if those of us in need had a place to go to ask for help—without fear of judgement? What if we could deliver LOVE and support each other through this unprecedented time?

Ron Lynch is the Creative Director and CEO at Big Baby Agency, a marketing and media production consultancy that helps entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies alike build brands and launch new products through direct sales on television and online. In the wake of the Coronavirus shutdown, Ron introduced an initiative known as Intellihelp, a platform designed to engage its network of Angels with people in need one-on-one, fulfilling emergency food rations and drugstore medical and hygiene supplies. Since its inception in March 2020, Intellihelp has grown to a community of 65K members in 12 countries.

On this episode of Men on Purpose, Ron joins Emerald and Ian to discuss what inspired him to create a peer-to-peer solution for fulfilling our current needs and explain how Intellihelp gives us the opportunity to step into who we can be as humans. He describes how he got the movement up and running so quickly, offering insight on choosing NOT to operate out of fear and making ‘cold and fast’ decisions when necessary. Listen in for Ron’s take on the misguided shame we feel around asking for help in America and learn what YOU can do to get involved in the Intellihelp movement and deliver LOVE in your community—and around the world!

What inspired Ron to create a peer-to-peer solution for our current needs

How Intellihelp gives us an opportunity to step into who we can be as humans

How Ron maintains a high level of purpose by keeping his deliverable simple

How choosing NOT to operate out of fear fuels Ron’s confidence

Ron’s insight on thinking fast and making decisions to mobilize quickly

Why movements can only be created when a need presents itself

How Ron navigates the emotional side of a platform created out of pain

The misguided shame we feel around not having money in America

Ron’s long-term vision for mobilizing Intellihelp in future natural disasters

How we’re doing a service when we have the courage to ask for help

What you can do to get involved with the Intellihelp movement

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How do you source the motivation to wake up each morning and go after what you want? For Raymond Lott, the drive comes from an ongoing commitment to (and conversation with) his Future Self. He has a clear vision of the man he is called to become, and his Future Self pulls him forward on the journey.

Raymond is a US Marine Corps combat veteran and hip-hop recording artist known as The Marine Rapper. He is also the creator of The Military Musician, the premiere platform, directory and resource for military musicians and their fans. Raymond served as a combat correspondent with infantry battalions during deployments in both Iraq and Afghanistan, earning a combat action ribbon and an award for combat photography during the same firefight. His music has been featured on We Are the Mighty, VET TV and the Range 15 movie soundtrack, and Raymond has performed in and hosted numerous live shows in Southern California.

On this episode of Men on Purpose, Raymond joins Emerald and Ian to discuss his challenging transition from the Marine Corps to a music career, offering advice on how to combine self-awareness with a mission in order to find your purpose. He shares his calling to serve as a voice for the veteran community and explains how he draws courage from solitude and a hunger to be self-sufficient. Listen in for Raymond’s advice on generating forward momentum from your #FutureSelf to achieve big things—one step at a time.

How becoming The Marine Rapper was a role pre-written for Raymond

Raymond’s challenging transition from the Marines to a music career

What Raymond does to talk his vision into existence

Raymond’s purpose as the mouthpiece for the veteran community

How to combine self-awareness with a mission to uncover your purpose

How Raymond draws courage from solitude and a hunger to be self-sufficient

How Raymond’s future self holds him accountable to keep moving forward

The role Raymond’s mom played in cultivating his resourcefulness

Raymond’s advice on taking just one step toward a big goal

Raymond’s ability to navigate difficult situations with grace + humor

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How do we cultivate calm in a chaotic world? David Adelson contends that as the world shifts to a quantum realm, we can channel its vibrational flavors to bring the qualities of peace and harmony into our lives, shift the energy around us, and effortlessly cocreate the life we want.

David Adelson is the lifelong healer and meditation teacher behind Peace and Harmony, a company dedicated to bringing serenity, hope and transformation into the world. He has developed more than 500 unique Personal Energy Signature Enhancers, including audio and video recordings, photography and artwork, all designed to help people move with ease from a place of sadness, struggle or frustration to one of good health, prosperity and joy.

On this episode of Men on Purpose, David joins Emerald to discuss the challenge we face to cultivate calm in a chaotic world. He explains the distinction between Newtonian and quantum physics, describing how we can harness the world’s shift to a quantum reality to change the energy around us. Listen in to understand why David is ‘not allowed’ to have goals and learn how to cocreate your life simply by knowing what you want!

The challenge around cultivating calm in a chaotic world

How David’s programs align with the principle of least action

The distinction between Newtonian + quantum physics

How we can harness vibration flavors to change the energy around us

David’s light switch analogy for learning to perceive with new senses

Why David is ‘not allowed’ to have a goal

How cocreation operates differently in the quantum realm

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Depression ranks as the #1 health problem in the developed world, and according to the World Health Organization, 300M of us suffer from depression on any given day. Yet after two full antidepressant trials, only 50% of people fully recover. So, what do we do when antidepressants aren’t enough?

Dr. Stuart Eisendrath is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Emeritus at the University of California—San Francisco and Founding Director of the UCSF Depression Center. He has 40 years of experience treating a full range of depressive disorders, and his lectures on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) have more than 1.5M views. Dr. Stuart is also the author of When Antidepressants Aren’t Enough: Harness the Power of Mindfulness to Alleviate Depression.

On this episode of Men on Purpose, Dr. Stuart joins Emerald to explain how his interest in the mind-body connection and his own experience with depression inspired his work in mindfulness meditation. He discusses how mindfulness changes the way the brain functions, sharing his own daily meditation practices and offering reassurance for those of us who don’t respond to antidepressants. Listen in for Dr. Stuart’s insight on bringing mindfulness into all aspects of your life and learn how to notice negative thoughts—without taking them on!

How Dr. Stuart’s interest in the mind-body connection inspired his work

How mindfulness meditation helped Dr. Stuart recover from depression

Dr. Stuart’s storefront analogy for noticing negative thoughts without taking them on

Dr. Stuart’s simple mindfulness meditation practice

1. Close eyes and focus on breath
2. When mind wanders, bring attention back to breath

The evolution of Dr. Stuart’s career from researcher to writer and speaker

How mindfulness meditation changes the way the brain functions

Dr. Stuart’s reassurance for patients who don’t respond to antidepressants

How Dr. Stuart sought coaching as part of the creation process for his book

The two forms of mindfulness meditation that Dr. Stuart practices daily

1. Sit and watch breath
2. Dispositional mindfulness

Dr. Stuart’s insight on bringing mindfulness into all aspects of your life

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