The Irreplaceable Man Podcast

Masculinity and spirituality are NOT mutually exclusive. And if we want to access our full power as men, Monte Farber contends that we must deepen our self-awareness and view the spiritual realm as another arrow in our quiver, a tool for expanding consciousness.

Monte is the co-author of a series of bestselling metaphysical self-help books that have been translated into 14 languages. Since 1988, Monte has used his pragmatic approach to ‘street smart spirituality’ to train people in improving their psychic awareness, and he is passionate about helping individuals access their intuition to make better decisions and alleviate suffering.

Today, Monte sits down with Emerald to share his background in comparative religion and spiritual teaching, explaining how his wife Amy inspired his interest in astrology. He offers insight around being masculine and spiritual at the same time and accessing your inner power with tools like his Karma Cards. Monte discusses the principles of quantum physics and offers advice on expanding your consciousness and supporting your partner. Listen in for Monte’s take on the connection between decision-making and hope and learn how to pursue creative endeavors at the intersection of your gifts and the world’s needs.

Why Monte considers the year he met his wife Year Zero

Monte’s background in comparative religion and astrology

The idea of ‘street-smart spirituality’

Monte’s insight around being masculine AND spiritual

The tools Monte has designed to access your inner power

Monte’s advice on making the conscious choice to be present

How Monte’s self-awareness helps others feel safe

How to expand your consciousness through quantum physics

Monte’s view on helping your partner fly

How Monte’s wife inspires his creativity

Monte’s ‘never give up’ approach to creative projects

The creative intersection of your gifts and the world’s needs

Monte’s take on poor decisions stemming from a lack of hope

Monte’s Website

The Enchanted World of Amy Zerner & Monte Farber

Books by Monte Farber

Love, Light & Laughter by Monte Farber and Amy Zerner

Karma Cards: Amazing Fun-to-Use Astrology Cards to Read Your Future by Monte Farber

The Art of War by Sun Tzu

How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything by Cheri Huber

Books by Lao Tzu

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Lou Holtz is credited with saying, ‘In this world you’re either growing or you’re dying, so get in motion and grow.’ Justin Schenck lives by this mantra, measuring each day by his growth in several areas of life. So, what drives Justin? When did he discover his purpose in inspiring others to accept themselves? And how did he learn to overcome big challenges without seeing himself as a victim?  

Justin is the host of the Growth Now Movement podcast. He is on a mission to teach the world that it isn’t about where you came from, it’s about the decisions you make today. Justin was named a Top 8 Podcaster to Watch in 2018 by Inc. magazine and selected as an ‘Icon of Influence’ in the new media space. He also serves as a podcast coach and consultant, teaching others how to launch and grow their own podcast.

Today, Justin joins Emerald to explain how his mother’s passing after a 20-year pill addiction inspired him to launch the Growth Now Movement. He speaks to his decision to surround himself with inspiring mentors and his mission to help people learn to love themselves. Justin describes how growth serves as the driving force in his life and how he assesses his progress through daily check-ins. Listen in for Justin’s insight around viewing success as an opportunity to reach more people, celebrating the love and support of family, and embracing where you are in this moment.

How his mother’s passing drove the launch of Justin’s podcast

The connection between growth and self-love

How his parents’ poor choices gave Justin clarity of purpose

Justin’s decision to surround himself with inspiring mentors

How growth serves as Justin’s driving force

How Justin uses daily check-ins to assess his progress

How Justin views each day as an opportunity to change the world

Why Justin struggles with accepting and celebrating success

Justin’s insight around success as an opportunity to reach more people

How Justin is driven by the love and support of family

The empowering moment Justin received his calling

Justin’s advice around embracing where you are in this moment

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Growth Now Movement

Doug Sandler on Growth Now Movement

‘8 Podcasts Every Entrepreneur Should Follow in 2018’ in Inc.

‘Top 26 Entrepreneur Podcasts in 2018’ in CIO

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Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

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Email: [email protected]

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Lou Holtz is credited with saying, ‘In this world you’re either growing or you’re dying, so get in motion and grow.’ Justin Schenck lives by this mantra, measuring each day by his growth in several areas of life. So, what drives Justin? When did he discover his purpose in inspiring others to accept themselves? And how did he learn to overcome big challenges without seeing himself as a victim?  

Justin is the host of the Growth Now Movement podcast. He is on a mission to teach the world that it isn’t about where you came from, it’s about the decisions you make today. Justin was named a Top 8 Podcaster to Watch in 2018 by Inc. magazine and selected as an ‘Icon of Influence’ in the new media space. He also serves as a podcast coach and consultant, teaching others how to launch and grow their own podcast.

Today, Justin joins Emerald to explain how his mother’s passing after a 20-year pill addiction inspired him to launch the Growth Now Movement. He speaks to his decision to surround himself with inspiring mentors and his mission to help people learn to love themselves. Justin describes how growth serves as the driving force in his life and how he assesses his progress through daily check-ins. Listen in for Justin’s insight around viewing success as an opportunity to reach more people, celebrating the love and support of family, and embracing where you are in this moment.

How his mother’s passing drove the launch of Justin’s podcast

The connection between growth and self-love

How his parents’ poor choices gave Justin clarity of purpose

Justin’s decision to surround himself with inspiring mentors

How growth serves as Justin’s driving force

How Justin uses daily check-ins to assess his progress

How Justin views each day as an opportunity to change the world

Why Justin struggles with accepting and celebrating success

Justin’s insight around success as an opportunity to reach more people

How Justin is driven by the love and support of family

The empowering moment Justin received his calling

Justin’s advice around embracing where you are in this moment

Begin Podcasting Now

Growth Now Movement

Doug Sandler on Growth Now Movement

‘8 Podcasts Every Entrepreneur Should Follow in 2018’ in Inc.

‘Top 26 Entrepreneur Podcasts in 2018’ in CIO

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Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

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Email: [email protected]

This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age

What does it mean to be a great dad? Conventional wisdom tells us that it is about providing for your family… But providing what, exactly? What is it that your kids really want—and need—from you? Matt Hall contends that you already have all the tools you need to be the best version of yourself as a father, and he is on a mission to help good men unpack the type of parent they want to be and ultimately become great dads.

Matt is the founder of Organic Man, a coaching program that supports men in achieving a better balance between career and family and developing strong relationships with their children. Prior to his work as an entrepreneur and executive coach, Matt spent 15 years in the field of education, working with thousands of parents and their children in the UK and the Middle East. He also happens to be the father of three girls under the age of nine.

Today, Matt sits down with Emerald to explain how he found his niche in helping good men become great dads. He shares his take on the immense value of coaching, discussing how it enables conscious choice and helps men uncover the kind of dad they want to be. Matt offers his insight around the influence of mindset, faith and community in harnessing your courage. Listen in for Matt’s definition of what it means to provide for your family and learn how to be the best version of yourself for your kids.

How Matt found his niche in helping men become great dads

Matt’s calling to serve kids by coaching parents

Matt’s take on coaching as enabling conscious choice

How Matt coaches men to uncover the type of dad they want to be

Matt’s advice around exercising your courage

• Mindset
• Faith
• Community

The benefit of reveling in the process vs. trying to control the outcome

Matt’s insight on what it means to provide for your family

The challenge in uncoupling the link between success and income

Organic Man

Organic Man on Facebook

Organic Man on Twitter

Matt on Twitter

Matt on LinkedIn

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Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

Emerald on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

What does it mean to be a great dad? Conventional wisdom tells us that it is about providing for your family… But providing what, exactly? What is it that your kids really want—and need—from you? Matt Hall contends that you already have all the tools you need to be the best version of yourself as a father, and he is on a mission to help good men unpack the type of parent they want to be and ultimately become great dads.

Matt is the founder of Organic Man, a coaching program that supports men in achieving a better balance between career and family and developing strong relationships with their children. Prior to his work as an entrepreneur and executive coach, Matt spent 15 years in the field of education, working with thousands of parents and their children in the UK and the Middle East. He also happens to be the father of three girls under the age of nine.

Today, Matt sits down with Emerald to explain how he found his niche in helping good men become great dads. He shares his take on the immense value of coaching, discussing how it enables conscious choice and helps men uncover the kind of dad they want to be. Matt offers his insight around the influence of mindset, faith and community in harnessing your courage. Listen in for Matt’s definition of what it means to provide for your family and learn how to be the best version of yourself for your kids.

How Matt found his niche in helping men become great dads

Matt’s calling to serve kids by coaching parents

Matt’s take on coaching as enabling conscious choice

How Matt coaches men to uncover the type of dad they want to be

Matt’s advice around exercising your courage

• Mindset
• Faith
• Community

The benefit of reveling in the process vs. trying to control the outcome

Matt’s insight on what it means to provide for your family

The challenge in uncoupling the link between success and income

Organic Man

Organic Man on Facebook

Organic Man on Twitter

Matt on Twitter

Matt on LinkedIn

If you (or someone you know) are one of the worlds Magnificent Men On Purpose who should be considered for a guest spot on the show APPLY HERE: bit.ly/PitchMen

Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

Emerald on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Everyone who is playing the game of life at a high level has support and guidance, someone in their corner who helps them make the necessary shifts to progress to the next level. After all, we can’t outrun our own blind spots, and a coach or mentor can offer a clear picture of what we are missing, facilitate the decision-making process, and even inspire us to appreciate and celebrate our successes—big and small.

Shannon Graham is a motivational speaker, self-help author and success mentor with 15 years of experience helping individuals and businesses reach high-impact goals. Recognized as a leader in the coaching industry, Shannon has developed a number of transformative programs designed to tackle the hurdles of life and business. His most recent innovations include The Ultimate Lifestyle Intensive, a wildly popular weekend mentorship program that helps developing coaches fast-track their personal and professional success, and Legacy, his one-on-one coaching program and mastermind for visionary entrepreneurs.

Today, Shannon joins Emerald to discuss his intuition-based decision-making process and offer his insight on decisiveness as an indicator of self-trust. He walks us through the value of coaching, explaining the two chief styles and when each proves most useful. Shannon shares his framework for making connections through Facebook, speaking to the importance of authenticity and presenting the highest, truest version of your message—even if it’s polarizing. Listen in for Shannon’s take on celebration as appreciation and his advice around striving for what feels impossible.

How Shannon makes decisions based on his gut and heart

The pull of Shannon’s full-body YES

Shannon’s insight on decisiveness as an indicator of self-trust

Shannon’s personal source of support and guidance

The two categories of coaching

• 0-60—global shifts
• 60-120—game of inches

How Shannon’s coaching takes high-level players to the next level

Shannon’s framework for connecting through Facebook

• Real version of self
• Polarizing message

Shannon’s take on celebration as appreciation

The concept of celebration as a practice in self-love

Shannon’s advice around striving for what feels impossible

• Get clear on purpose
• Go for it with obedience

Shannon’s Website

Shannon on Facebook

Graham in Forbes

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Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

Emerald on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Everyone who is playing the game of life at a high level has support and guidance, someone in their corner who helps them make the necessary shifts to progress to the next level. After all, we can’t outrun our own blind spots, and a coach or mentor can offer a clear picture of what we are missing, facilitate the decision-making process, and even inspire us to appreciate and celebrate our successes—big and small.

Shannon Graham is a motivational speaker, self-help author and success mentor with 15 years of experience helping individuals and businesses reach high-impact goals. Recognized as a leader in the coaching industry, Shannon has developed a number of transformative programs designed to tackle the hurdles of life and business. His most recent innovations include The Ultimate Lifestyle Intensive, a wildly popular weekend mentorship program that helps developing coaches fast-track their personal and professional success, and Legacy, his one-on-one coaching program and mastermind for visionary entrepreneurs.

Today, Shannon joins Emerald to discuss his intuition-based decision-making process and offer his insight on decisiveness as an indicator of self-trust. He walks us through the value of coaching, explaining the two chief styles and when each proves most useful. Shannon shares his framework for making connections through Facebook, speaking to the importance of authenticity and presenting the highest, truest version of your message—even if it’s polarizing. Listen in for Shannon’s take on celebration as appreciation and his advice around striving for what feels impossible.

How Shannon makes decisions based on his gut and heart

The pull of Shannon’s full-body YES

Shannon’s insight on decisiveness as an indicator of self-trust

Shannon’s personal source of support and guidance

The two categories of coaching

• 0-60—global shifts
• 60-120—game of inches

How Shannon’s coaching takes high-level players to the next level

Shannon’s framework for connecting through Facebook

• Real version of self
• Polarizing message

Shannon’s take on celebration as appreciation

The concept of celebration as a practice in self-love

Shannon’s advice around striving for what feels impossible

• Get clear on purpose
• Go for it with obedience

Shannon’s Website

Shannon on Facebook

Graham in Forbes

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Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

Emerald on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

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How would you like to turn your life into an Indiana Jones film? Douglas Smythe embodies that spirit, answering every call and opening the door to everyone who knocks. In fact, the idea for his business was born from living in a hammock at the edge of the rain forest in Central America! Curious how he went from enduring sand flea bites to leading the Traditional Wet Shaving Revival?

Douglas is the founder and CEO of Phoenix Shaving, a product line with a creative approach to male grooming and all things traditional shaving. He is also the co-host of the popular morning show, I’d Lather Be Shaving, and the organizer of The Big Shave, an annual festival that features artisans, vendors and online personalities in the wet shaving scene.

Today, Douglas joins Emerald to share his ‘Indiana Jones’ approach to life and how living in a hammock on the beach in Costa Rica inspired his business. He offers insight around his experiences in theatre, music, yoga and macrobiotic cooking, explaining how those pursuits inform his confidence as well as his product line. Listen in for Douglas’ advice on growing a business built around your passions and putting yourself out there—every time.

How Douglas invented Itch No Más living on a beach in Central America

How Douglas’ business evolved to become Phoenix Shaving

Douglas’ advice around growing a business that combines your passions

How Douglas’ background in stage craft facilitates his fearlessness

The benefits of traditional wet shaving

How Douglas’ experience with holistic practices inform his business

How using Phoenix Shaving’s Daily Driver benefits the skin

The concept of the ‘pink tax’

Douglas’ drive to initiate events like The Big Shave

How Douglas is inspired by his work

Douglas’ Indiana Jones approach to life and work

• ‘Put yourself out there every time’

Phoenix Shaving

The Big Shave East

Phoenix Shaving on Facebook

Douglas on Twitter

I’d Lather Be Shaving on YouTube

The Big Shave West on Facebook

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Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

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Email: [email protected]

This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

How would you like to turn your life into an Indiana Jones film? Douglas Smythe embodies that spirit, answering every call and opening the door to everyone who knocks. In fact, the idea for his business was born from living in a hammock at the edge of the rain forest in Central America! Curious how he went from enduring sand flea bites to leading the Traditional Wet Shaving Revival?

Douglas is the founder and CEO of Phoenix Shaving, a product line with a creative approach to male grooming and all things traditional shaving. He is also the co-host of the popular morning show, I’d Lather Be Shaving, and the organizer of The Big Shave, an annual festival that features artisans, vendors and online personalities in the wet shaving scene.

Today, Douglas joins Emerald to share his ‘Indiana Jones’ approach to life and how living in a hammock on the beach in Costa Rica inspired his business. He offers insight around his experiences in theatre, music, yoga and macrobiotic cooking, explaining how those pursuits inform his confidence as well as his product line. Listen in for Douglas’ advice on growing a business built around your passions and putting yourself out there—every time.

How Douglas invented Itch No Más living on a beach in Central America

How Douglas’ business evolved to become Phoenix Shaving

Douglas’ advice around growing a business that combines your passions

How Douglas’ background in stage craft facilitates his fearlessness

The benefits of traditional wet shaving

How Douglas’ experience with holistic practices inform his business

How using Phoenix Shaving’s Daily Driver benefits the skin

The concept of the ‘pink tax’

Douglas’ drive to initiate events like The Big Shave

How Douglas is inspired by his work

Douglas’ Indiana Jones approach to life and work

• ‘Put yourself out there every time’

Phoenix Shaving

The Big Shave East

Phoenix Shaving on Facebook

Douglas on Twitter

I’d Lather Be Shaving on YouTube

The Big Shave West on Facebook

If you (or someone you know) are one of the worlds Magnificent Men On Purpose who should be considered for a guest spot on the show APPLY HERE: bit.ly/PitchMen

Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

Emerald on Twitter

Email: listeners@menon

How do you develop the courage to jump off a ledge and ‘assemble a plan on the way down’? Max Marmer believes that confidence comes from knowing who you are and developing that. So what tools are out there to help you achieve that kind of self-understanding and clarity of purpose? And how exactly do you practice stepping into your courage, developing confidence as part of your skill set?

Max is a serial entrepreneur, investor, spiritual guide, philosopher and polymath. He was the co-founder of Startup Genome, a research project involved in collecting the world’s largest comprehensive dataset of high-growth technology startups and releasing reports covered in the Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review. Max also co-founded Compass, a business intelligence tool for eCommerce that was acquired by The Sage Group in 2013. His latest venture is TrueSelf, a transformative technology startup providing dynamic tools for self-awareness. Max is dedicated to enabling humanity to flourish in the 21st century.

Today, Max sits down with Emerald to explore his early awareness of multidimensionality and how he navigates between maps and territory to further his understanding of himself and the universe. He explains the concept of biohacking, sharing how he utilizes its principles to increase his energy and mental sharpness. Max walks us through the life cycle of a successful startup, discussing how self-awareness and clarity of purpose have contributed to his confidence as an entrepreneur and the dynamic tools for self-understanding offered by his new company TrueSelf. Listen in for Max’s insight around the power of integrating across disciplines and the opportunity for men to design a new model of masculinity in the current cultural moment.

Max’s early awareness of multidimensionality

How Max navigates between maps and territory to understand himself, the universe

How Max leverages biohacking to increase energy and mental clarity

Max’s take on the crossover between the inner and outer world

How Max uses applied kinesiology to identify his body’s needs

The life cycle of a successful startup

• Discovery
• Validation
• Efficiency
• Scale

The idea of confidence as a practice and a skill

How self-understanding and purpose informs confidence

How Max employs faith to endure the darkness of the ‘crash and burn’

How Max’s new company TrueSelf offers dynamic tools for self-understanding

The definition of a polymath

How power and innovation comes from integrating across disciplines

The opportunity to develop a new model of masculinity in this cultural moment

Max’s Website

Max on Facebook

Max on Twitter

Max on Medium

Max on Instagram

TrueSelf Personality Test

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Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

Emerald on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.