Summary

In this episode of Unlocking Happiness, Amy Dix returns after a two-year hiatus to share her journey of personal and professional growth. She discusses the challenges of running her new business, Authority Speakers Agency, and how it has impacted her mental well-being. Amy emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and creativity in navigating life's ups and downs, and she expresses her excitement for the relaunch of the podcast, promising new content and community-driven initiatives.

Takeaways

00:00 Welcome Back to Unlocking Happiness

02:45 The Journey of Authority Speakers Agency

03:30 Navigating Challenges in Business and Happiness

06:53 The Importance of Choice in Happiness

11:47 Looking Ahead: New Season of Unlocking Happiness

David Nordel, retired USAF Command Chief Master Sergeant, registered nurse, and emergency manager, served as a medic in areas of operation, including but not limited to the “surge.” In efforts to stem casualties, Nordel developed the Maximum Fabulous organizational attitude that led to a 99.5% survival rate.

Amy Dix talks with Best-Selling Author of Giving Back! Life and Leadership From The Farm To The Combat Zone and Beyond. As a proponent of the sentiment, “knowledge is power, but only when shared,” David Nordel speaks an infinite wisdom on setting the right attitude into action. As a farm raised youth turned to military medic, building a positive attitude is David’s forte.

Book: Giving Back! Life and Leadership From The Farm To The Combat Zone and Beyond

Website: Onemanoneplanmt.com

Vision plus action is what changes the world. One without the other . Paola Knecht talks with Amy Dix about the success mindset starting with confidence and getting past what we offer as external reasons for others success. Its not about the money we start with, or natural talent; its a decision we have to make for ourselves. Success isn’t handed out, it’s up for grabs.

Website: my-mindpower.com

Book: The Success Mindset: Take Back The Leadership Of Your Mind

How symbolic is it to have a vocalist speaking as an advocate for owning your voice? Mariama shares her story of touring with the Lion King to the ‘what’s next’ we’re often asked in life.

Her lessons in theatre apply so perfectly to life outside of touring, from the power of community to the benefit of breathing. Amy and Mariama talk about the importance of communication because “once you open your mouth, you share who you are with the world.”

Website: mariamawhyte.com

We have lost ourselves in a chase for something tangible, and we’ve forgotten that it’s a feeling we’re all after: love, connection, safety, and acceptance. We fear rejection. How do we chase the feeling and get off the hamster wheel of perpetual disappointment?

Website: alwaysonpurpose.com/

Book: Living on Purpose

Kind companies get more business. When you’re living a more thoughtful life, you’re going to be more fulfilled, happier, and more profitable. But more importantly, you’re making a difference.

Amy Dix and Jill Lublin take a peak inside Jill’s newest book, The Profit of Kindness, as a jump start to practicing kindness to benefit everyone surrounding you in business.

Books:

The Profit of Kindness

Guerilla Publicity

Websites:

jilllublin.com

publicitycrashcourse.com/freegift

Musical Director of Hamilton (the globally sensational musical), author of children’s book, Captain Perfection, and just a human being, perfectionism might be rearing its head.

At age 43, Julian suffered a heart attack. Cause? Workaholism and perfectionism.

As a young boy, Julian’s piano teacher was his mom, and playing the right note often felt like the only way to gain parental love. When we strive for perfection as a kid, we set up the rest of our lives for some unnecessary pressure. Julian and Amy talk about Perfect Equilibrium, a balancing act to find the simple bliss of life.

Website: julianreeve.com

Book: Captain Perfection & the Secret of Self Compassion: A self-help book for the young perfectionist

What do you say to a kid being bullied at school by their teachers? Many times, adults are teaching bullying to children. They role model the behavior and preach not to be a bully. Dr. Jennifer Fraser discusses bullying and the dynamic lessons neuroscience has on personal development and cultural change.

Fraser talks with Amy Dix about the advantages we have today in identifying brain damage using brains-scans like we’ve used X-rays to identify broken bones. We have the power to identify and heal. We ignore the physical scars on the brain, leave science behind, and underestimate how much we know.

Book: The Bullied Brain, Teaching Bullies: Zero Tolerance in the Court or in the Classroom

Website: bulliedbrain.com

Born with a unique heart defect, Julianne Williams doctor asked her to take it easier for the rest of her life. Surgery at five years old removed a few restrictions, but a typical childhood playtime was still off the table. Advised not to have children, she parented two. Her husband’s bipolar disorder led her to be a single mother.

Julianne leads with HOPE; heal, opportunity, purpose, and execution. She shares her struggle and climb with Amy Dix.

Book: Head Above Water: A Journey of Emerging Hope

Podcast: Brave Enough: Renew, Recreate, Recover

Financial Mindset starts as early as childhood. We learn tendencies and emotional responses to our financial welfare, which can affect how we perceive happiness.

Dawna Campbell, The Mind Whisperer and financial savant, joins Amy Dix in connecting happiness and financial well-being. Are the two heavily correlated?

Book: Financially Fit: Living The Secrets To An Abundant And Prosperous Life

Website: dawnacampbell.com