On this episode I’m joined by Sherrie Clark.  Sherrie is a best-selling and award-winning author, author coach, ghostwriter, and editor, and award-winning publisher. She’s helped many others' dreams and aspirations become a reality, one that is tangible and that you can hold in your hand.

We discussed the topic of “storytelling” and how it can be very healing and insight for others on their own journey. I’ve yet to write a book, I aspire to write a book…but I haven’t made the time to do it yet.  So, I had a lot of questions for Sherrie on how I should approach this from a writing, editing, publishing and promoting perspective.  If you’ve ever thought of writing a book you are going to love this episode.


Episode Topic

5:08 | How Sherrie went from being a NYC Cop to a best-selling author
8:55 | The time that Sherrie was homeless and how it pushed her to go all in
11:36 | Why do people hesitate to share their story?
15:12 | How your ability to be vulnerable can inspire other to create change
17:18 | Why we sometimes need someone to pull our inspiring story out of us
21:39 | Why should you consider writing a book?
25:49 | Where is the future of book publishing going?
29:57 | Should you try to make money from your book or with your book?
33:00 | Why you need to start with WHY when you write a book?
36:09 | What is the number one thing that stops people from writing a book?
38:57 | Where should you start when you know you have a book in you to write?


Episode Quotes

“Maybe I should actually share my story with the intent of it touching someone's heart that causes them to shift the way they show up in the world.” - Trevor Turnbull

“If you want to do a book, make sure you also do a podcast.  And if you are doing a podcast, you should write a book.  You should really do both” - Sherrie Clark

“Don’t write what you know…write what you are passionate about.” - Sherrie Clark

“Start with WHY and then strategy and then get into the tactics. If your driver for writing a book is to wrap a marketing campaign around it to generate sales…that’s when it loses its authenticity.  You can tactic your way into burnout very quickly” - Trevor Turnbull


Episode Resources Mentioned

(None)


Guest Contact Info

Store House Media Group
Behind The Miami Badge
Connect with Sherrie on LinkedIn
How Great Leaders Write A Book And Leave A Legacy (eBook)

In this episode I talked about why we are moving our family to Costa Rica.  Full disclosure, I’ve never been to Costa Rica.  I’ve heard good and bad things about the country.  I have friends who have lived there.  I have friends who currently live there.

Ultimately though, this experience is something that I’ve been visioning for over 15 years.  It started when I read a book called “Unlikely Destinations - The Lonely Planet Story” back in 2007.  And, that dream is now coming true!

I broke down all the reasons we are planning to move.  Some obvious reasons (sun and surf) and some not so obvious reasons (education, politics & taxes).  My hope is that this inspires someone to follow their dreams and take the steps TODAY to make it a reality!


Episode Topic

1:30 | Why I trust my wife’s intuition (there is a history here :)
6:19 | How “The Lonely Planet Story” changed my life vision forever
10:04 | Why this opportunity to move to Costa Rica didn’t “just happen”...I created it
12:52 | Why the pandemic speed up the ability to live and work in another country
14:25 | Why my wife and I chose “You & Me” by Dave Matthews as our wedding song
15:23 | Reason #1: The weather (good old Vitamin D!)
17:58 | Reason #2: Access to healthy, fresh food
20:09 | Reason #3: The surfing culture
22:55 | Reason #4: The education opportunities
29:58 | Reason #5: The Canadian politics (we gotta talk about it!)
34:48 | Reason #6: The Canadian taxes (and our medical system)
42:34 | Reason #7 | The Costa Rican culture


Episode Quotes

“I want to help others that are ready to take that leap into creating everything they desire…because it’s possible. I don’t care what stage you are at right now…I’m here to amplify the impact of change makers of the world.  The first step is YOU believing that you are one of those people.” - Trevor Turnbull


Episode Resources Mentioned

Unlikely Destinations - The Lonely Planet Story (book)
You And Me - Dave Matthews (YouTube)
Canada PM Justin Trudeau seeking to forcibly silence news outlets (Fox News)
9 Steps To Escape Canada (Nomad Capitalist)
Tide Academy (Tamarindo School)
Here's Why Bill 67 Is So Dangerous For Canada | Rex Murphy & Jordan Peterson
The Trudeau Liberals remain obsessed with censoring the internet (Toronto Sun)
Bayside Real Estate (Huatulco, Mexico).


Guest Contact Info

TrevorTurnbull.com
TrevorTurnbull.com/podcast
Connect with Trevor on LinkedIn
Connect with Trevor on Facebook
Follow Trevor on Instagram

In this episode I’m joined by Christine McAlister.  Christine and I unfortunately have a shared experience of losing a child due to stillbirth.  I first learned about Christine’s loss via a LinkedIn post where she spoke vulnerably about the day she lost her daughter Maeve in 2015 (and I shared about losing our daughter, Indya, in 2016)

To be clear, this interview was filled with gratitude. Christine has an infectious personality and through her loss, she has found her purpose to live life with passion. And, not surprisingly, she has built a business that’s sole purpose is to empower impact-driven entrepreneurs to share their gifts with the world by leveraging her “Powerhouse Podcast Guesting Method”.


Episode Topic

6:24 | Trevor reads the LinkedIn post that brought him to tears
9:11 | Christine shares the story of her daughter’s birth and passing
13:28 | Trevor shares the story of his daughter’s birth and passing
20:23 | The moment Christine realized her true purpose in life
28:34 | Christine explains who she is here to serve and why
32:50 | Why is Christine so passionate about podcasting?
40:56 | Why you need to stop looking to the “gurus” for the answer
46:29 | What if the abundance you are looking for is already inside you?
49:52 | Who are the people that Christine attracts and serves
58:03 | What is the ONE thing you are most grateful for right now?
1:00:24 | Trevor explains his spiritual awakening (and what it’s created)
1:06:42 | How can people connect with Christine?


Episode Quotes

“I remember sitting on the bathroom floor crying one Easter because someone said something that brought up a lot of emotions. I was trying to figure out who I was becoming because the previous version of me had died with her (Maeve).” - Christine McAlister

“I thought to myself for years that I need a better story, I need a better story, I need a better story. All of a sudden, I lost a child and thought…shit…not THAT story! It was that moment that I realized that I am the conscious creator of everything in my life.” - Trevor Turnbull

“I was a professor. I’ve been on both sides of the system. I think the school system is backwards.  It did not set me up to be a successful, empowered creator of my own life.” - Christine McAlister

“Yes, money buys us homes and cars and helps us take vacations…but, in the last 2 months as I’ve begun to speak out loud my own truth. I’m attracting people to me that’s creating an abundance of wealth. A limitless abundance of wealth for everybody.” - Trevor Turnbull

 
Episode Resources Mentioned

Christine’s LinkedIn post about losing her daughter
Lewis Howes - School of Greatness


Guest Contact Info

LifeWithPassion.com
The Powerhouse Podcast Guesting Method
The Podcast Guesting Checklist
Connect with Christine on LinkedIn
Connect with Christine on Facebook
Follow Christine on Instagram

In this episode I’m joined by Roy Chong. Roy is the founder of Noodlewave (a Citizen of Republix).  We have that in common as my agency was also acquired by Republix a few years ago.  Roy also happens to be located in the same city (Kelowna) as me and has 2 young boys.

Roy is an extremely talented creative. In fact, before he started Noodlewave, he was a music producer who won a Juno award and had music on the Billboard charts. He’s now taken that creative talent into his work with clients and recently produced a kid’s album (Song Heroes) that combines animated cartoon characters (modeled after his family) with positive, catchy educational songs.


Episode Topic

4:39 | Roy explains how he met my wife (Sharmila) before I knew her
8:26 | Roy discusses his background as an successful music producer
27:15 | Roy talks about starting a content marketing agency before it was a thing
36:28 | Roy explains why creativity is the key to successful marketing campaigns
42:01 | Roy outlines how imagination and action created Song Heroes


Episode Quotes

“There was a moment in my music producing career where I had to choose between buying toilet paper or veggies. That was the struggle.  And, the question was…would the payoff be worth it?” - Roy Chong

“Think about artists today.  If you have talent, you have the ability to get your art out there. You don’t have to convince anyone that it’s good.  You just have to put it out into the world and let the world decide whether there is a market for it.” - Trevor Turnbull

“It’s unfortunate that we only take audit of our goals once we’ve had some clarity of milestones achieved.  But, in the moment, we are so hard on ourselves.  As creators who want to make an impact…when we reach 100,000 people instead of 2M…somehow we don’t recognize the impact we are making.” - Roy Chong

“I had a 7 page resume (more like a portfolio) that screamed don’t hire me.  It screamed…I’m not going to stay in this job for more than 6 months cause I’m going to get bored and go start something new.” - Trevor Turnbull

“I wanted to give my kids a template of what’s possible with your imagination if you just put action to your thoughts and creativity. Everyone’s had a million dollar idea in the shower. It’s just that they didn’t do anything with it.” - Roy Chong

Episode Resources Mentioned

Republix - We Help Businesses Grow Predictably and Easily
Song Heroes (Kid’s Songs - Subscribe on Youtube)
I’m A T-Rex (Song Heroes)
ABC You and Me (Song Heroes)
Tick Tock (Song Heroes)
Papa Thank You (Song Heroes)
Mama Thank You (Song Heroes)
Goodnight (Song Heroes)
Double Dragon Music


Guest Contact Info

Noodlewave Media
Connect with Roy on LinkedIn
Follow Roy on Instagram

In this episode I’m joined by Alex Cargill.  Alex is one of the incredible men that I’ve met at theMENtorship.World calls that I attend on Monday night. He always stood out to me partly because of his “manly” voice and presence…but also because of his thoughtful words and willingness to lean in and speak from his heart. 

Alex is the Founder of Bear Wolf Integrative.  He is committed to supporting other men that have grown up with the story that “real men don’t cry” to shed their masks, embrace their truth and bring light to their dark shadow.  This one is for all the “manly” men out there that are ready to be the father, husband and leader they know they are meant to be!

Episode Topics (TImestamps)

5:03 | How did Alex’s upbringing shape him into the man he is today
9:56 | The journey that had Alex discover “men’s” work
16:53 | Why do men have such a tough time asking for help?
20:56 | Why is “construction site talk” fun (and part of the problem)
23:45 | How can we be grateful for everything in our life (even the dark shit)
30:21 | The moment Alex got his dream job in the show business world
37:34 | When we remove the resistance everything opens up for us
41:54 | Trevor questions Alex about his commitment to lean into his purpose
46:32 | Trevor walks Alex through a visualization of “why his vision matters to him”
55:16 | Who is ONE person/mentor in your life that has been most influential in your life (all time)
56:50 | Who is ONE person/mentor in your life that has been most influential in your life (right now)
57:52 | What is ONE philanthropist cause that means the most to you (and why?)
59:32 | What is ONE thing that you are most grateful for right now?
1:00:01 | What is ONE thing that you are most curious about and looking to explore further?
1:01:01 | What is ONE thing that scares you right now that you know you need to meet with bravery?

Episode Quotes

“I was going to change our family story.  I grew up in an environment where being uncomfortable around money was the place that I was comfortable. It took a lot to get out of that mindset.” - Alex Cargill 

“I was this stereotypical man’s man.  I had the truck, the money, the wife…and it just went f*ckin sideways. All I wanted to do was live into my passions. But, I had no idea how to achieve them.” - Alex Cargill 

“When I started getting into things where I was deeper in trouble, I would emotionally disconnect.  I would use things to numb myself so that I wouldn’t actually be feeling those problems or pain. The energy got stuck inside me. It stopped me from being able to move forward.” - Alex Cargill 

“I still remember my Dad saying - that’s the Turnbull way…you get your stuff through debt financing. The bank helps you pay for it.  That stuck with me for a long time. I always thought…is that how it’ll always be? Am I always going to be owing taxes to the government, am I always going to have debts and be behind on payments? I didn’t break thru on that until 4 years ago.” - Trevor Turnbull

“It’s ok to be hurt, it’s ok to be vulnerable, it’s ok to express yourself, it’s ok to let those f*uckin tears roll. That’s being a man. Having the emotional intelligence to be able to take care of your emotions insider is how you are stronger for the outside world.” - Alex Cargill

Episode Resources

Jordan Peterson on the Joe Rogan Experience

TheMENtorship.World

Guest Contact Info

Follow Alex on Instagram

Connect with Alex on Facebook<

In this episode I’m joined by Brian Pannuzzo.  Brian is the founder of The Success Lift where he helps men get fit, reconnect with their family and live a life of true success.  He is also the host of the popular podcast of the same name where I was a guest a few weeks ago!

Brian and I were introduced by a mutual friend (Tyler McKinna) and hit it off right away.  We have similar backgrounds in that we both had our early identity tied to being an “athlete” and then transitioned into the corporate world.  Until one day…he had to face the loss of his mother and an ultimatum from his wife. 


Episode Topic

5:10 | Who is Brian Pannuzzo and what drives him to support other men
18:56 | Can you create change in your life without pain?
28:41 | How can you upgrade your “circle of influence” with technology?
36:49 | Why do we need to take responsibility for our personal health?
52:11 | How can we lead with positivity in a fear based world?
1:02:30 | What can we do as parents to ensure our kids become kind, empowered humans?
1:06:53 | What is the ONE thing you are most grateful for in your life right now?


Episode Quotes

“I made a bunch of changes, I started with my health, I started to lose weight, I thought if I looked better my wife would love me more.  She really just wanted me to show up as the man she knew I could be.” - Brian Pannuzzo

“How many people can say that they were making a true career decision at the age of 17. We don’t know what we are doing for lunch at 17.” - Brian Pannuzzo

“If I want to create influence and help build the world I want my kids to grow up in, and see my kids become the happiest version of themselves, I need to be the example. I can’t tell them what to do.” - Trevor Turnbull

“I find people want to vilify technology when actually, some of the most incredible people I’ve met (including Brian), I’ve never actually met in person.” - Trevor Turnbull

“If you are not taking care of yourself, you do not have sovereignty in this world. You are subject to someone else imposing a mandate or a rule or a law on you.  And, you may have to follow it because you may not have any other choice.” - Brian Pannuzzo

“There’s definitely a mistrust that’s happening with the mainstream media now.  People are not stupid. They see what they see, and then when they get the news report saying the opposite…they think - Am I crazy? Am I being gaslit right now?” - Trevor Turnbull


Episode Resources Mentioned

Red Parent Blue Parent (The Atlantic)
COVID Parenting Has Passed The Point Of Absurdity
The Survival Rate Of Kids Under 17 Is Absurdly High (Brian’s Instagram)


Guest Contact Info

The Success Lift (Website)
The Success Lift Podcast (Apple)
Connect with Brian on LinkedIn
Follow Brian on Instagram
Follow Brian on Twitter

In this episode I’m joined by Ryan McKenzie.  Ryan is the co-founder of Tru.Earth - an eco-friendly laundry detergent that’s as sensitive on your skin as it is to the environment (650,000 customers).  This is a company that started 4 years ago that has now made a major dent in the highly competitive “laundry detergent” market.

We discussed his journey as an entrepreneur and the “addictive” nature of entrepreneurship.  We also discussed how his priorities have shifted as he became a Dad and why he decided to invest his time and money into TruEarth and how its growth has given him energy where it might actually drain or intimidate the average person.


Episode Topic

9:30 | Why did Ryan decide to start TruEarth (the Dollar Shave Club of laundry)
15:48 | The truth about the entrepreneurial rollercoaster
20:54 | Why as marketers we need to solve problems (not sell features)
25:25 | Why you need to seek mentorship to level up your skills and as a leader
30:36 | Why do we need to “find our tribe” to feel normal as an entrepreneur
35:02 | How to overcome “anxiety” as an entrepreneur in networking environments
41:30 | Why you need to get your reps in to be ready for the big leagues
44:00 | How to be a high-achieving entrepreneur AND a present Dad


Episode Quotes

“Whenever I’d get close to being burnt out I’d think - what is this all for?  Am I just pursuing this for money or is there something more I can do to leave a better world for my kids?” - Ryan McKenzie

“If I stay in something for too long and I lose the drive for it, I’ve learned enough now to be self aware and realize when it’s time to pivot.  Even if it’s painful (financially), I just need to trust that I’m going to go the right direction.” - Trevor Turnbul


Episode Resources Mentioned

UPS Supply Chain Commercial (Youtube)
TruEarth - Canada’s 2nd Fastest Growing Startup
TruEarth - Fundraising
TruEarth In London Drugs
Tru Earth is eliminating plastic pollution, one laundry detergent jug at a time (Globe & Mail)
Want to Be Greener at Home? Follow This Eco-Friendly Routine Dawn to Dusk (Marth Stewart)
Mastermind Talks
Garrett Gunderson - The Marriage Interviews


Guest Contact Info

https://tru.earth
Connect with Ryan on Facebook
Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn
Subscribe to TruEarth on Youtube

In this episode I’m joined by Olav Krigolson - The Neuroscience Guy.  I met Olav on the Monday night MENtorship World calls and have always admired how he’s shown up with honesty and a commitment to challenge his beliefs (which of course he does…he’s a neuroscientist! :)

As a neuroscientist with the University of Victoria that studies brain waves, his work is committed to bridging the gap between science and solving “real world problems”. We dove into numerous topics related to how people’s brains adapt to different situations including “How Your Brain Reacts To Being Sick” and “The Neuroscience Of Fear”.


Episode Topic

6:39 | Can we measure the impact of a hug?
11:00 | How is the pandemic and mandates impacting our mental health?
17:26 | Why finding your tribe and sharing out loud is so important
20:37 | Why the pandemic is like being in a war (in our brain)
22:49 | The role the legacy media is playing in declining mental health
25:34 | How do our “thoughts” rewire our brain (from a neuroscience perspective)
27:16 | What are the 5 things you can do right now to improve your mental health
37:03 | How long does it take to form a new habit?
40:26 | How much does sleep impact your mental health?
43:16 | How much is “anxiety contagion” contributing to the health crisis
50:12 | What is the solution to our medical system crisis?
56:02 | What is ONE thing you are most grateful for right now?
57:18 | How can you learn more about and connect with Olav


Episode Quotes

“We are hardwired to be social creatures. In this pandemic situation, we are all starved for more interaction. I have a couple of friends that are neuro psychologists that are saying the amount of calls they are receiving that are depression or suicide related are skyrocketing.” - Olav Krigolson 

“We hear about politicians that are saying their constituents are calling in and expressing concerns about the mental health impact of the pandemic and mandates. Mom’s that are saying their kids won’t eat because they are so anxiety filled because of what they are dealing with at schools and the lack of interaction with their peers.” - Trevor Turnbull 

Episode Resources Mentioned

Bringing Neuroscience Outside The Lab | Olav Krigolson | Tedx BearCreekPark
The Neuroscience of Fear | That Neuroscience Guy
How Your Brain Reacts To Being Sick | That Neuroscience Guy
(UVic) 5 tips for better brain health
Our brains are being challenged - pandemic means chronic stress


Guest Contact Info

OlavKrigolson.com
That Neuroscience Guy (Olav’s podcast)
KrigolsonLab.com
Connect with Olav on LinkedIn
Follow Olav on Twitter

In this episode I’m joined by Patrick (PJ) Brady and Danielle Grant. I have been introducing Danielle to all of the amazing people I’ve attracted into my world the past few months and the conversations have been AMAZING!

So amazing in fact that I’ve been thinking…I should share these with the world!  Unscripted, honest, vulnerable conversations … with no intention of publishing them for the world to see.  Which is what makes them so engaging to listen to / watch.

I guess I’ll call this the “Fly On The Wall” series … because that’s what it is.  You are getting a peek into the everyday conversations that I’m having with Conscious Creators that are making a difference in the world through their work and by how they are showing up every day.

We spoke about transitioning into the spiritual world, what’s wrong with therapy, ascended information, how to see more “beauty” in the world, why teachers deserve more support and much, much more!


Episode Topic

00:36 | The relief we are all feeling with business coming back after C*VID
1:30 | My introduction of Danielle to PJ (and why I wanted to connect them)
5:54 | Danielle tells PJ about her ascension from “Your Mindset Mentor” to “Spiritual Guide”
12:49 | What’s wrong with the “therapy” people seek to support their mental health
17:29 | There are no original ideas in the world…everything is ascended information
20:00 | Why we are all aspiring for a slower pace, less noisy world
22:13 | Imagine a world where we teach kids to see more “beauty” in everything
38:11 | Trevor explains his purpose of elevating the change makers of the world


Episode Quotes

“I've learned though that the people that truly are coming into my life now are coming to me because their own soul is guiding me. It's not even about me anymore. It's about their soul needing to come into my experience to help them ascend, which is a completely different experience than most people are in.” - Danielle Grant

“The feedback I received from people I work with is - you've helped me more than my psychiatrist or my counselor in 10 years, because it's just a completely different experience. I'm not talking to your human, I'm talking to your soul and that's not what any of these people are educated in.” - Danielle Grant

“4.5 years ago Facebook took my Facebook page down and I still don’t have access to it. They told me I couldn’t validate my business model of - Consciousness.  Because I was sharing about consciousness and they wanted to censor it.” - Danielle Grant

“My kids talk to me about being afraid all the time.  And, it’s such an awesome conversation to have.  I never went to my parents with that. So, we start to develop language around it and habits around it. And as they get older and develop courage, it’s a tool in their box.” - PJ Brady

Episode Resources Mentioned

(None)


Guest Contact Info

BraveSmartKind.com
Connect with PJ on LinkedIn
Follow Brave Smart Kind on Facebook
Subscribe to Brave Smart Kind on YouTube

TheSpiritualRoom.co
The Spiritual Show Podcast
The Spiritual Show Podcast (YouTube)
Follow Danielle on LinkedIn

In this episode I’m joined by JV Crum III.  JV is the founder of ConsciousMillionaire.com and the host of multiple podcasts that have over 12 Million listeners in 190 countries.

He knew at the age of 5 that he was going to be a millionaire.  And while the number didn’t really matter, it was more a belief that he would be consciously wealthy, abundant and limitless.  When that day came at the age of 25 when he became a millionaire, he had a meltdown a year later when he realized something was missing.

We dove deep into the topic of mindset and spirituality in this podcast. And, he shared why “finding his purpose, living it and surrendering” were the keys to him finding true happiness and fulfillment.  

Speaking of which, JV is hosting an upcoming masterclass where he’ll be teaching the 7 Money Mindset Secrets Conscious Millionaires Use To Unlock More Income


Episode Topic

3:00 | Why I decided to invite JV to my podcast 24 hours after meeting him
5:39 | JV explains how he created the Conscious Millionaire in a hot tub
11:42 | Why JV didn’t hesitate when he was called to create Conscious Millionaire?
13:42 | JV talks about why he refused to believe at age 5 that money was bad
20:16 | Why do people stay in the “scarcity box”?
30:50 | How do you create limitless abundance around the world?
35:42 | The questions JV asked me that had me pondering how I can become a billionaire
39:38 | How to quick shift from scarcity by trusting “perfect timing”
46:16 | How to be in control of “flow” any time and any place you want
50:56 | How the “First Million Masterclass” is your first step to creating your dream life
52:43 | What is the ONE thing that you are most grateful for right now
53:58 | Why JV believes he may never attend or host in-person events ever again
59:57 | Why creating the life that you’ve always dreamed of is only 1 choice away


Episode Quotes

“You know what’s interesting is to watch how the mosaic of life comes together, where I don’t have to do anything to make it come together.  I just have to surrender to allow myself to notice that it’s coming together. Life is so magnificent.” - JV Crum III

“I wanted to feel I had control over everything.  Where I could strategically and tactically attain my desired result. I dove deep on vision and said….here’s the plan!  And, it just never, ever worked out like that. It wasn’t until I surrendered to whatever is that it all started to come together.” - Trevor Turnbull

Episode Resources Mentioned

First Million Masterclass (start here)
Huffington Post Column
Conscious Millionaire (Amazon)

Guest Contact Info

Conscious Millionaire (free chapter)
http://ConsciousMillionaireShow.com
http://ConsciousMillionaire.com
Follow JV on Instagram
Connect with JV on LinkedIn
Connect with JV on Facebook
Follow JV on Twitter