Wake Up!

Today is officially the relaunch of my podcast WAKE UP!   Each week I talk to people about the moment in their life that caused them to Wake UP and start living life to their highest and fullest potential; a life aligned to their purpose and passion.  After a near death accident in 2002, I woke up to discover that my life path was forever altered.  I left nearly 20 years of building my production company and corporate training business and embarked on a journey of self-discovery, healing and making a massive impact in a completely different way. I learned that I was not given a second chance just to leave a legacy, I was given the opportunity to create a dynasty.  Working with incredible leaders in their lives, businesses and communities, Wake Up! is a call to all people to wake up to their unique one-of-a-kind gifts and pay it forward.

In this brand new episode, I have the pleasure and privilege to share my mind-expanding conversation with  none other than the great and mighty Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First (and many other incredible books that you don’t want to miss). Mike’s books, trainings and Profit First University is contributing massive value to my growth and my entrepreneurial success. As a Certified Profit First Professional, I am creating programs and offerings so that I can spread the wealth and knowledge that are at the core of Mike’s mission to eradicate entrepreneurial poverty, and does he DELIVER!

In this Episode of Wake Up!, Mike shares that his greatest lesson came out of a WAKE UP moment with his 9-year old daughter and he shares the story of what shifted everything for him so he could not only get out of his own debt but go on to change the lives of thousands of people who have implemented Profit First into their businesses.

I absolutely loved speaking with Mike and got some surprising answers to questions about business growth, mindset, organization and what to focus your energy on most to win.

For the past 15 years my husband Jan and I had done everything we could to get out of debt that had followed us from the mountain of medical bills incurred from each of our near death experiences. No matter how much money we made, it was never enough. We tried every course, training, book we could get our hands on, marketing that it would be the answer and again and again the system or the advice did not work.  Then, one day, listening to one of my favorite podcasts, Smart Marketer, Molly Pitman introduced Mike Michalowicz and I knew his system was the answer.  He didn’t talk about just another structure, he talked about a NEW WAY OF BEING ABOUT MONEY. Literally, psychological behavior shift that literally has changed the trajectory of our lives, our businesses and surprisingly, our marriage.  

If you are ready to embark on your own journey to financial abundance, no debt and PROFIT FIRST, then tune in and take notes.

We have already helped 100’s of people transform their money story and get out of debt with our brand new Profit Mastery Program. If you are ready to be our next SUCCESS STORY, just like we were, then click on this link and join our upcoming Profit Mastery Program.

https://www.janandmonika.com/profitmastery

Your behavior and mindset will shift, and you will be on your way to financial success and freedom.

SHOW NOTES

5:10 Mike loves to talk about “The Land of Permanent Profit”. Once you get out of debt and know how to change behaviors and implement systems you are officially in the Land of Permanent Profit.

6:16 - Mike’s Wake Up MOMENT story

6:25 Self-made Millionaire by early 30’s. On top of the world and so arrogant and then… It all came crashing to a halt.

7:00 Mike lost everything, logically he thought he could get out of it, but emotionally he was in denial and had been lying by omission.

7:45 Moment when his daughter ran out of the room in tears only to surprise Mike with what she did next…

8:10 Shame - Anger and hatred towards himself, pride in his daughter’s perspective, but unable to reconcile inside himself turned to depression for 2 years

8:35 - Mike’s Mission - Eradicate Entrepreneurial Poverty so people never have to go through what he went through

9:30: Two biggest things that we don’t get when we start a business are the very things we started it for - Financial freedom and personal freedom (Book - Clockwork)

10:30 The way we are programmed to believe how to do life - get a job out of college… Mike couldn’t get a job so he went into business for himself

11:15 Mike defines Entrepreneurship and shares how redefining his Why continues to inspire his Mission

11:45 When your answer to the question, ” What would you do if you had all the money in the world or no money in the world? Is the same, you know that it is a calling you may wish to follow.

12:22 It is a privilege for Mike to meet with and service entrepreneurs. Grateful that when his books can make even a fraction of an impact in someone’s life it is a privilege.

13:47 Mike challenges the idea of hustle and grind and pivot.  The original definition of Entrepreneurship is someone who has a vision and takes risk to bring that vision to fruition. It’s been bastardized that Entrepreneurship is to hustle & grind and it’s not true.  Mike shares what he defines it to be.

14:55. Mike suggests we shift our definition of Pivot. We are constantly pivoting/adjusting to our customers needs without adjusting to our own needs. Then we can get resentful and lose sight of why we started what we are doing in the first place.

15:23 Mike proposes we shift into ALIGNMENT and find the community that is in alignment with us and a shared vision.

16:47 Mike has a special talent to refine complex ideas into simple concepts so people can adopt them and implement them easily. This is the key to making the concepts in his books easy to understand and easy to use.

19:10 The biggest danger of entrepreneurial growth is the belief that we can do everything and we must do everything. Mike shares suggestion on what to do instead.

21:50. Mike shares a summary of his books and the mindset behind their impact in life, business, money and success.

27:25. Final Question: What is the one piece of advice Mike gives for someone to get crystal clear on what is next for them to find that joy, peace and freedom in their business and life?

Jesse Gros is an extraordinary husband, father, and life coach, whose office is a yurt in the middle of Santa Monica. He has written two books. His latest, My Life Coach Wears a Tutu and Your Wild & Precious Life, were inspired by his life of adventure. During today’s episode, Jesse candidly shares his newly found ability to say no, his philosophy about what success truly is, and how he plans to uplift humanity’s consciousness one person at a time.

Key Takeaways:

[03:53] Every 10 years or so, Jesse receives a signal that it's time to make a transition in his life.

[13:12] Our society has mastered self-gratification, but Jesse craves authentic freedom.

[17:35] Pain and suffering are healed with total surrender and compassion for yourself.

[23:39] Playing 'the beauty I see in you is... ' game at Burning Man.

[27:57] Recognizing your mission, and becoming a beacon.

[32:05] Getting into alignment about what is clear to you.

[36:52] The tutu is free expression without judgment from others.

[38:44] Take the creative risk, and create a vacuum, and see what, and who finds the way in.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jesse Gros

Jesse on Facebook

My Life Coach Wears a Tutu: A Freethinker's Guide to Coaching, by Jesse L. Gros

Your Wild & Precious Life: Adventures in Conscious Creation, by Jesse L. Gros

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Taylor Clark is a 22-year-old entrepreneur and fashion designer dedicated to changing the world – one shirt at a time. Growing up with her parent’s bridal gown business, Taylor was exposed to the fashion and business industry at a young age. Her infatuation for bridal gowns led her to travel across the country to Los Angeles, CA to attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) and pursue her dreams of being a fashion designer. While Taylor’s main goal within FIDM was to be accepted into their 3rd year program, a full debut runway show that attracts 10,000+ industry professionals, she sadly just missed the mark. Little did she know, this would be a turning point on her mission to change the world. 

Taylor’s endearing vulnerability in sharing her downfalls, as well as her triumphs, makes her not only a pinnacle of humility, but an incredibly relatable human being to anyone who’s ever felt lost at some point in their life. After a year of feeling stuck, Taylor made it on the Gary Vaynerchuk show where she asked how to shake the feeling of dissatisfaction with her current state. His answer sparked a movement inside of her, and Taylor embarked on a 30-day plan to launch her very own clothing line: Digital Nomad Apparel (DNA).

As of now, Taylor is ever growing and expanding her clothing line toward her vision of a global massive collaboration. Her end goal is a to be a platform for designers from all across the globe to show and get credit for their creations, essentially changing the way we view fashion today. 

In this episode of WakeUP!, Taylor gives insight on how embracing the dark makes way for the light in your life and how taking every opportunity presented to you is a doorway to success. Get excited for episode 19 with Taylor Clark!

Discussion Topics:

Who is Taylor and what is she up to now?
Why are you on this planet and what is inside of you that is calling you forward?
What advice do you have on achieving your dreams in the face of fear and self-doubt?

Taylor Clark:

Instagram: @thefabulousjourney
Youtube: youtube.com/taylorclarkthefabulousjouney

Guest Alexa Rose Carlin is a speaker, business coach, author, and entrepreneur, who started her first business at 17. An autoimmune deficiency almost kept her from graduating college and working in the fashion industry designing jewelry. Alexa shares the story of how she turned a near-death experience and a debilitating disease into her personal brand by authentically sharing her ordeal on Periscope. Her goal is to empower people to believe in themselves, so they can accomplish their dreams and make a difference in the world.

Alexa’s All-In-One (Authenticity, Inspiration and Optimism) philosophy has earned her paid speaking engagements and a reputation as a confidant for people who need to feel like someone is listening.

Key Takeaways:

[1:39] Alexa volunteered to be put into a coma when a medical team was needed to save her life from Sepsis.

[10:34] After moving to NYC to start her career in the fashion industry, Alexa got sick again.

[12:46] Alexa adopted a healthier lifestyle and wrote a cookbook.

[14:26] Wanting to share her story with people who needed to hear it, Alexa started telling her story for free.

[18:01] Her decision to share openly about her sickness on Periscope made a huge impact on people.

[21:02] People let Alexa know her All In One (AIO)  philosophy has helped them by reaching out to her.

[23:57] Alexa’s advice is to journal and write feelings down, and to share feelings with trusted friends.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Alexa Rose Carlin

Alexa Rose Carlin on Periscope

@AlexaRoseCarlin on Twitter

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Alex Khan has been called the second most loved person on the Periscope platform. His wickedly intriguing German accent and his genuine persona earned him 200,000 followers and 50 million hearts in his first year of streaming. Alex is a serial entrepreneur, a keynote speaker and social media strategist. In the social media game since 2006, Alex has been able to gain insights about the most successful incentives and strategies that foster communication and activity among his members.

He joins Monika on today’s podcast to discuss how his early upbringing has shaped his life, how to sell any product, and the importance of knowing your audience.

Key Takeaways:

[3:36] Alex appreciates social media’s ability to bring together people that he knows, likes, and trusts.

[5:27] Live streaming is the next big thing, because it is an intimate, authentic way to see who someone really is.

[12:01] If you have KLT in marketing, you can sell any product or any service.

[14:28] Alex explains why it is important to know who and where your audience is.

[23:01] Advice from Alex on how to take advantage of their own greatness, including his 3 D’s to success.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Alex Khan

@1AlexKhan on Twitter

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Monika welcomes the lady who kicked her spiritual butt, Siddiqui Soul Ray. Siddiqui is an Intuitive Coach who provides her clients intuitive, clear direction, confidence, and hope. She is an energetic and playful certified health and wellness coach, and her 5 Archetypes help clients identify their blind spots. Siddiqui's genius channeled through in the form of photography. It was through this medium she realized she was healing her wound of needing to be seen.

Key Takeaways:

[2:48] Siddiqui’s new book, Fire Your Guru, highlights emotive intuition and egoic logic making their way through the world together.

[11:05] Yearning to be truly seen, guided Siddiqui to her genius.

[18:54] Five Archetypes to identify blind spots.

[22:29] The soul is a person’s unique, energetic DNA.

[27:23] The intuition muscle is our innate, animalistic sense of knowing.

[31:24] Channeling intuition is where genius is born.

[32:27] Monika shares her breakthrough journey.

[41:30] If you are listening to this podcast you are being called to wake up.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Siddiqui Soul Ray

Be Your Own Guru

Wake Up! with Monika Zands

The funny, raw, and authentic Isabel Foxen Duke joins Monika to share the inspirational journey of how she stopped fighting food. As a body positive advocate. Isabelle graduated with a BA in Sociology from Tufts, and received her health coaching certificate from the Institute of Integrated Nutrition. Isabel created StopFightingFood.com. It is there she offers a free video training series for women who want to stop feeling crazy around food.

Key Takeaways:

[2:08] Isabel’s obsessive diet cycle started when she was a three-year-old after a doctor put her on a special diet.

[9:58] Isabel skidded along the bottom for a while before she realized dieting was no longer an option for her.

[14:54] Isabel’s work addresses changing the way clients relate to food at a deeper level than intuitive eating.

[16:15] When Isabel stopped fighting food she had room for more things in her life.

[21:11] As a wellness professional, Isabel is here to serve a social justice mission.

[26:21] Isabel’s wake up tip — Identify what ‘you-shaped’ hole you can fill in the world.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Stop Fighting Food

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Monika welcomes Ruby Fremon to the podcast today. Ruby is a transformational life coach, an energy healer, and a self-love advocate. Ruby helps women boost their self-worth, and put an end to self-destructive behaviors, so they can experience happiness, gain confidence, and attract love. Ruby combines her love for the metaphysical with her passion for coaching.

Ruby was willing to do whatever it took to have the life she was intended to live. She values loyalty, authenticity, and integrity.

Key Takeaways:

[2:14] Ruby hit rock bottom before her waking up and getting healthy in her mind, body, and soul.

[5:45] Ruby describes how she works with individuals and groups.

[11:14] Fitting in and feeling understood was one of the biggest challenges Ruby had growing up.

[15:07] Ruby came across a spiritual group of women who helped her harness her powers.

[18:14] Ruby offers guidance for those who want to step into their light.

[20:10] Ruby’s work ignites people to be the person they have always wanted to be.

[22:08] Ruby says no when she needs to, to keep her love tank full, and at a higher vibration.

[25:23] It is empowering to tell the universe what you need and want.

[30:39] Ruby’s wake up tip — Own your role in life.

Mentioned in This Episode:

I Am Ruby

Self Love Tribe on Facebook

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Katie Dalebout is a life coach, author, speaker, yoga teacher, and host of the Let It Out podcast.  Katie spreads positivity and authenticity wherever she goes and to whomever she touches. She intends to use her body image experiences to start a movement about what beauty means in our society. Katie encourages people to journal, and shares her own unique journey in her book, Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling.

Katie and Monika share personal stories of how their relationships with their mothers have changed since reaching adulthood, and what it means to be present in this life.

Key Takeaways:

[2:00] Katie is living her astronomical dreams.

[7:50] Nostalgia is a time you long to have again, because you were not present for it the first time.

[14:12] Having an adult relationship with our mother can be enlightening to a woman.

[20:24] Katie has experienced the thin privilege that exists in our society.

[28:45] Egos are beneficial when we have a message to share.

[32:01] Katie’s Wake Up Tip — Get to know yourself through journaling.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Katie Dalebout

Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling

Wake Up! with Monika Zands

Monika’s guest, Asha Dahya is the Editor-in-Chief of Girl Talk HQ. Asha started Girl Talk HQ as a positive outlet for millennial women who are looking for inspiring content. After a decade-long career in the traditional entertainment industry, working for Disney, Fox, and MTV to name a few, Asha noticed women were represented differently than men in the media. So, she created a community where women could share and be understood without media bias.

Today, Asha describes the female role models in her life, her passion to provide a middle ground solution pertaining to reproductive and abortion rights and how she balances her traditions with her feministic values.

Key Takeaways:

[2:42] Asha had powerful, positive, female influences in her life.

[6:34] How Asha honored traditions while preserving her individual values.

[10:20] The conscious decision to overcome barriers no matter how high they are.

[13:38] Asha is able to separate the truth from non-productive criticism.

[18:43] Finding a middle ground between groups who disagree about reproductive and abortion rights.

[22:46] Women should celebrate their individual identities.

[25:26] The importance of being part of a community of women.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Wake Up! with Monika Zands

Girl Talk HQ