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  • ep.45 From Professional Swimmer to Mindset Mastery Coach with Parisa Rose

    When we think about athletes, we think of talented stars who are at the top of their game. A sports career brings the notion of a life full of glitz and glam. But like normal people, athletes have personal struggles and internal battles. These, along with the pressure to win, can take a massive toll on their mindset to success. The medals and accomplishments are only the tip of the iceberg. What goes down behind the scenes is far from what we imagine. In this episode, Parisa Rose joins us to talk about all the sides of her successful swim career. She discusses the realities of honing a sports career and being a college D1 athlete. Parisa then sheds light on the childhood and college experiences that impacted her career and her mindset to success. Finally, Parisa shares the inspiring story of how she picked herself up and found authority in her voice. Tune in to the episode to learn how to set your mind free from things you don’t speak about and find authority in your voice! 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Learn what it’s like to be a D1 athlete and an All-American. Find out how unresolved trauma manifests in life and affects your mindset to success. Discover the importance of finding and exercising the authority of your voice. Resources ●      Connect with Parisa: https://www.instagram.com/__parisarose/ (Instagram) ●      https://www.simonosamoh.com/who-i-became-podcast/formallyincarceratedpart1 (Episode 28: Formerly Incarcerated To Civil Liberties Strategist, Part 1 with Lewis Conway Jr.) ●      https://www.simonosamoh.com/who-i-became-podcast/formerlyincarceratedpart2 (Episode 30: Formerly Incarcerated To Civil Liberties Strategist, PART 2 with Lewis Conway Jr.) ●      https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/0399185046 (The Book of Joy) by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Carlton Abrams ●      Sign up for Simon’s https://www.simonosamoh.com/ (newsletter) and stay connected! About ParisaParisa Rose is a mindset mastery coach for healing and wellness. She helps clients work their way toward becoming emotionally and mentally fit. Along with this, Parisa also works as a personal trainer and a swim coach. She was an NCAA D1 athlete, national swim champion, and is an 8-time All-American. Her athletic skills allowed her to score a full college scholarship, holding more than 20 swim records in the US, with some having stood for over 20 years. If you want to reach out to Parisa, you can visit her https://www.instagram.com/__parisarose/ (Instagram). Enjoyed this Episode? If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode will inspire them to know what it takes to adopt a mindset to succeed. Have any questions? You can connect with me onhttps://www.facebook.com/simonosamoh1 ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh ( Twitter), orhttps://www.instagram.com/simonosamoh/ ( Instagram). Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, visit myhttps://www.simonosamoh.com/ ( website) orhttps://mailchi.mp/79a93fb461d9/simonosamoh ( join) the community. You may also tune in onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-i-became/id1514104061 ( Apple Podcasts) orhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmu-CaQ10DJk7Y1uAfk_f_MJkwt1m2441 ( YouTube).

    42 min
  • ep.44 How To Achieve Excellence In Your Life And Business With Akhtar Khan

    In this episode of the Who I Became podcast, Akhtar Khan a property investor and performance coach from London. Explains how to achieve excellence in your life and business using his 4 step plan. Khan is a property entrepreneur and an expert in property investment and business psychology. He built the Reaching Excellence Academy to help others overcome the obstacles of success and live the lifestyle they deserve. Join Simon's Tribe: http://bit.ly/CommunitySimonOsamoh (http://bit.ly/CommunitySimonOsamoh  ) Subscribe to the Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeSimonOsamoh (http://bit.ly/SubscribeSimonOsamoh  ) Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/WhoIBecameGroupApple (https://bit.ly/WhoIBecameGroupApple ) Podcast: https://apple.co/2Z7NuTY (https://apple.co/2Z7NuTY) More About Simon: https://www.simonosamoh.com/ (https://www.simonosamoh.com/   ) Reaching Excellence Program: https://bit.ly/3zTacAp (https://bit.ly/3zTacAp) Akhtar Khan IG: https://www.instagram.com/theakhtarkhan (https://www.instagram.com/theakhtarkhan)

    41 min
  • ep.43 ow to Pay Debt Off and Improve Your Work-Life Rhythm with Kyle Depiesse

    We may find ourselves lost at some point in our lives. At times, we may feel so trapped in our careers that we lose time for the things that matter. That's why working adults frequently experience burnout — society pushes us to find satisfaction in our careers. However, you can still pay attention to more essential aspects of your life while on your journey toward success. In this episode, Kyle Depiesse talks about his experience on how he escaped being trapped in his career. Kyle also shares what it took to learn how to pay debt off in just 38 months. By doing that, he managed to get a hold of his life and focus on self-improvement. From there, he built his own business from scratch and now teaches others to find their work-life rhythm. If you want to hear more about Kyle’s stories and learn how to pay debt off, listen to this episode. 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Hear about Kyle’s journey throughout his career: from being a part of corporate America to doing things that matter. Discover how to pay debt off and how that helped Kyle be free from being tied to his career. Get some tips about how Kyle was able to build a business from scratch by prioritizing self-improvement. Resources    Connect with Kyle:  https://kyledepiesse.com/ (Website) | https://instagram.com/kyle_depiesse (Instagram)| Email | https://www.facebook.com/pg/The-Reaching-Beyond-Experience-2200338123398370/community/?ref=page_internal (Facebook )| https://linkedin.com/in/kyledepiesse (LinkedIn) | https://vimeo.com/366763761 (Vimeo) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reaching-beyond/id1500137598 (The Reaching Beyond Podcast) https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/the-ramsey-show (The Ramsey Show Podcast) https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/education/foundations-in-personal-finance-high-school-edition-for-self-study (Foundations in Personal Finance) by Dave Ramsey https://www.ssa.gov/ (The United States Social Security Administration) About Kyle Kyle Depiesse is the founder of Reaching Beyond Experience, a company that promotes a work-life rhythm. He once was a part of corporate America, climbing the ladder for about 13 years. He currently lives in the Twin Cities with his wife and son. Now, he dedicates his life to promoting a mindset that focuses on managing the seasons in our lives. With the help of his podcast, Reaching Beyond, he helps individuals having a hard time in their debt-payoff season. If you want to learn more about Kyle, you may visit his https://instagram.com/kyle_depiesse (Instagram) page and the https://kyledepiesse.com/ (Reaching Beyond Experience) website. Enjoyed this Episode? If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode will inspire them to seek a work-life rhythm and take steps to learn how to pay debt off. Have any questions? You can connect with me onhttps://www.facebook.com/simonosamoh1 ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh ( Twitter), orhttps://www.instagram.com/simonosamoh/ ( Instagram). Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, visit myhttps://www.simonosamoh.com/ ( website) orhttps://mailchi.mp/79a93fb461d9/simonosamoh ( join) the community. You may also tune in onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-i-became/id1514104061 ( Apple Podcasts) orhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmu-CaQ10DJk7Y1uAfk_f_MJkwt1m2441 ( YouTube).

    47 min
  • ep.42 How to Find Happiness and Make Better Money Decisions with Nicole Middendorf

    What do you think it means to be good with money? Most would think it’s about accounting and math, but it’s so much more than that. It’s really about decisions and habits to help us achieve a better and happier life. Remember that money is just a tool. You can’t find happiness or satisfaction just by having a lot of it. Instead, money is a way to help you provide for yourself and your loved ones. It’s the vehicle that allows us to invest in experiences and opportunities. So how can we utilize money to live our best lives? Do we even know what our best lives can or should look like? In today’s episode, wealth advisor Nicole Middendorf shares how using a Live It List will help us find happiness and make better money decisions. She encourages people to live a life without regrets and find innovative, and sometimes even free, ways to experience life. She also shares the value of learning and growing after failure. Build a better relationship with money so you can live the life you want. Tune in to the episode to learn more! Three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover how you can build grit and determination to overcome any failure. Understand how you can find happiness with a Live It List. Learn how to have a better relationship with money, starting with learning about your money memories. About Nicole Nicole Middendorf is a wealth advisor, RJFS, and CEO of Prosperwell Financial since 2003. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for four years before deciding to run her own wealth management firm. As a wealth advisor, she has helped people create wealth inside out and empowered clients to create positive changes in their own lives.  Nicole shares financial advice and real-life perspectives on money through her books, podcasts, presenting at conferences, and appearances on several media platforms.  Nicole aims to inspire people and help them find happiness. She believes that people should live a life without regrets, and this is the guiding principle to her Live It List.    Interested in Nicole’s work? You can check https://prosperwell.com/ (Prosperwell Financial Group) and her https://nicolemiddendorf.com/ (website). You can also reach her on https://www.youtube.com/user/NicoleMiddendorf (YouTube), https://www.facebook.com/nicolemiddendorfthemoneygal/ (Facebook), https://twitter.com/NicoleMiddendor (Twitter), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolemiddendorf/ (LinkedIn).    Enjoyed this Episode? If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode will inspire them to learn how to balance work and life. Have any questions? You can connect with me onhttps://www.facebook.com/simonosamoh1 ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh ( Twitter), orhttps://www.instagram.com/simonosamoh/ ( Instagram). Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, visit myhttps://www.simonosamoh.com/ ( website) orhttps://mailchi.mp/79a93fb461d9/simonosamoh ( join the community). You may also tune in onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-i-became/id1514104061 ( Apple Podcasts) orhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmu-CaQ10DJk7Y1uAfk_f_MJkwt1m2441 ( YouTube).

    59 min
  • ep.41 The Ultimate Formula To YouTube Success With Amanda Horvath

    Content creation is now bigger than ever. It is no longer just something people do for fun; it's grown to be a proven strategy for growing brands and businesses. As such, it's no surprise that everyone wants to be an influencer or a YouTuber these days. Still, it's not a trend you can jump on without a plan. If you want to know how to be a successful YouTube content creator, you have to put in time and effort. In this episode, Amanda Horvath shares her video and content creator journey. She opens up about the incident that prompted her to change paths and pursue her passion. Amanda then imparts some secrets and tips to navigating how to be a successful YouTube content creator and how to deal with the audience. She believes that we should get off the hamster wheel of trading time for money and start living the life we truly want. Tune in to the episode to learn how to be a successful YouTube content creator and establish your brand. 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover why today is the best time to start working on fulfilling your dreams. Find out the importance of consistency in success. Navigate how to be a successful YouTube content creator and deal with your audience. Resources Join the tribe and subscribe to Simon’s https://www.simonosamoh.com/podcaster (newsletter)! Connect with Amanda: http://amandahorvath.com/ (Website) | https://www.youtube.com/amandahorvath (YouTube) | https://www.facebook.com/ahhvisions (Facebook) | https://www.instagram.com/ahvisions/ (Instagram) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/horvathamanda/ (LinkedIn) Check out the DIY Video Roadmap https://courses.amandahorvath.com/waitlist (here)! Get Amanda’s ready-to-use package templates https://amandahorvath.com/store (here)! https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-CASHFLOW-Quadrant-Financial/dp/1612680054 (Rich Dad’s CASHFLOW Quadrant: Rich Dad’s Guide to Financial Freedom) by Robert Kiyosaki About AmandaAmanda Horvath is a content and course creator, video strategist, personal brand coach, and YouTuber. She helps entrepreneurs leverage the power of video in their business without taking up tons of time or breaking the bank. Amanda has worked with numerous top influencers and business owners in successfully establishing their brand. After studying how to be a successful YouTube content creator, she accumulated thousands of subscribers and views over time. If you want to reach out to Amanda and learn how to be a successful YouTube content creator, you can visit her http://amandahorvath.com/ (website), https://www.facebook.com/ahhvisions (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/ahvisions/ (Instagram), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/horvathamanda/ (LinkedIn). Don’t forget to subscribe to her https://www.youtube.com/amandahorvath (YouTube channel). Enjoyed this Episode? If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, please leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode will inspire them to follow their path and become better at creating content for others. Have any questions? You can connect with me onhttps://www.facebook.com/simonosamoh1 ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh ( Twitter), orhttps://www.instagram.com/simonosamoh/ ( Instagram). Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, visit myhttps://www.simonosamoh.com/ ( website) orhttps://mailchi.mp/79a93fb461d9/simonosamoh ( join) the community. You may also tune in onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-i-became/id1514104061 ( Apple Podcasts) orhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmu-CaQ10DJk7Y1uAfk_f_MJkwt1m2441 ( YouTube).

    44 min
  • ep.40 How to Overcome and Adapt to Life in a Wheelchair with Isaac Harvey

    In life, we inevitably go through some challenges. These challenges, whether welcome or not, can help us grow into stronger individuals. However, what if life decides to challenge you right from the start? Will grit and determination be enough to overcome and adapt to it? Is giving up the only option for difficulties we must deal with the moment we are born? Joining us on today’s episode is Isaac Harvey, the president of Wheels and Wheelchairs. He shares how it is like to overcome and adapt, living as a person with a disability. He talks about the various obstacles he had to face as someone who was born disabled. Isaac also sheds light on his experience living in a wheelchair and translating this into his work. He also shares some usual assumptions that people make because of his disability. Finally, Isaac looks back on the things he has been through and how he has successfully proved people wrong. Tune in to this episode and grasp how you can overcome and adapt to even the most formidable challenges through perseverance and the right mindset. 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Learn about disabilities and break some myths about disabled people. Find out how perseverance and understanding your worth can help you overcome and adapt to adversity. Get inspired by Isaac’s story and know that even disabilities are not enough to stop you from achieving your dreams. Connect with Simon Join Simon’s Tribe: http://bit.ly/CommunitySimonOsamoh    (http://bit.ly/CommunitySimonOsamoh) Subscribe to the Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeSimonOsamoh (http://bit.ly/SubscribeSimonOsamoh)   Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/WhoIBecameGroup (https://bit.ly/WhoIBecameGroup ) More About Simon: https://www.simonosamoh.com/ (https://www.simonosamoh.com/) Connect with Isaac Isaac’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamisaacharvey/ (https://www.instagram.com/iamisaacharvey/) Isaac’s LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/isaac-harvey-136b04205 (https://linkedin.com/in/isaac-harvey-136b04205) Wheels and Wheelchairs Website: http://www.wheelsandwheelchairs.co.uk/ (http://www.wheelsandwheelchairs.co.uk/) Wheels and Wheelchairs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelsandwheelchairs/ (https://www.facebook.com/wheelsandwheelchairs/) Wheels and Wheelchairs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEemGSryHJXpuVUW8ISSViw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEemGSryHJXpuVUW8ISSViw) Episode Highlights[03:10] Isaac’s Medical Conditions[03:50] How Isaac Spends His Time[05:44] Isaac’s Origin and Upbringing[08:51] Living His Life in a Wheelchair[11:54] Being Black and Disabled      [17:34] Having the Proper Mindset to Overcome and Adapt to Obstacles[19:38] Having the Right Attitude      [21:57] Being Free in Mind    [24:03] Questioning His Disability[26:50] A Message to the Naysayers[26:50] What It Feels to be Restricted by Disability[33:10] Isaac’s Defining Moment in Life[38:20] Takeaways from Isaac About IsaacIsaac Harvey is a freelance videographer, motivational speaker, and inspirational figure. He was born with a disability called limb/pelvis-hypoplasia/aplasia syndrome. Because of his condition, he had to live with the help of support assistants. However, Isaac’s disability never let him stop aiming high. In 2017, he was dubbed as London’s best vlogger during a vlogging challenge where he won against 1500 other young vloggers in London. He has won multiple awards and received television and newspaper features for his videos. In addition to his creative work, Isaac also serves as an inspiration to both disabled and non-disabled individuals. He acts as an ambassador for charities and presents motivational talks on many occasions. He is also the president of Wheels and Wheelchairs, a nonprofit organization for roller skaters and wheelchair users.  If you are looking to connect with Isaac, you may

    44 min
  • ep.39 How To Improve Your Life With Energy Healing With Joe Petroski

    Have you ever wondered how energy healers and intuitive coaches get their gifts? or what it is like when they meet someone for the first time, can they read their thoughts instantly, and is that a blessing or a curse being able to see what we keep being closed doors. And what is energy healing and how does it work? If these questions sparked your interest like they did mine then stick with me to find out.  Today I’m talking with Joe Petroski an energy healer and intuitive coach and Founder of Profound Power. In 1999 when being told by doctors he was going to die Joe sought out alternative medicine which led him to understand what he knew had been there for some time. His intuitive ability to read people!   If you get value today please subscribe to be notified every time I release a new inspiring interview!  Connect with Simon   Website: https://www.simonosamoh.com/  Podcast: http://apple.co/3nnvSxm   IG: https://instagram.com/simonosamoh/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhoIBecame/   Simon's Books: https://amzn.to/3icJ8D0    Connect with Joe Petroski  Website: https://profoundpower.net/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntuitiveLifeSpecialist  IG: https://www.instagram.com/profoundpowerjoe/

    49 min
  • ep.38 How I Fight Mental illness Being Badass with Ashley Kesner

    In today's episode, I’m talking with Ashley Kesner who is an addiction recovery coach, mental health blogger, founder of Free your Ghost, and someone who has personally battled depression since the age of 12 leading to a suicide attempt.   Ashley talks about a spiritual intervention in her life following a suicide attempt and how that experience helped her on the path to recovery. If you get value from this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share with your friends!  Suicide Prevention https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Connect with Simon   Website: https://www.simonosamoh.com/  Podcast: http://apple.co/3nnvSxm (http://apple.co/3nnvSxm)   IG: https://instagram.com/simonosamoh/ (https://instagram.com/simonosamoh/  ) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh (https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh  ) YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/SimonOsamoh (https://youtube.com/c/SimonOsamoh ) Simon's Books: https://amzn.to/3icJ8D0 (https://amzn.to/3icJ8D0  )  Connect with Ashley Kesner   Website: https://www.ghostinmybedroom.com/ (https://www.freeyourghost.com/ ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashley.kesner/ (https://www.instagram.com/ashley.kesner/)

    1 hr 11 min
  • ep.37 Mental Toughness When A Sports Career Ends with Krish Patel

    Today’s guest is Krish Patel the founder of Tales to Inspire. Krish will share how he moved forward when his dream to be a professional soccer player in England came crashing down, how an opportunity in America gave him a fresh perspective, a new focus, and a new dream to help others never give up!  But before you get into today’s episode, if you get value from this content don’t forget to subscribe to be notified every time I release a new inspiring story! Connect with Simon Website: https://www.simonosamoh.com/ (https://www.simonosamoh.com/) IG: https://instagram.com/simonosamoh/ (https://instagram.com/simonosamoh/ )  Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh (https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh  ) YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/SimonOsamoh (https://youtube.com/c/SimonOsamoh) Simon's Books: https://amzn.to/3icJ8D0 (https://amzn.to/3icJ8D0   ) Connect with Krish Patel   Website: https://talestoinspire.com/ (https://talestoinspire.com/) IG: https://www.instagram.com/talestoinspire/ (https://www.instagram.com/talestoinspire/)

    59 min
  • ep.36 To Start a New Life As A British-American With Dr. James Densley

    One of the most significant life changes you could ever make is to move to another country. It impacts every aspect of your life, from your identity, values, outlook, and more. It's like walking around anew in a blank state in an unfamiliar place. But along with this, this change can sometimes be a gamble. When you start a new life, it comes with some measure of uncertainty. That said, what are the actual realities of being an immigrant in another country? In this episode, Dr. James Densley joins us again to discuss how he finds identity in being a British-American. He shares how he went to start a new life in America. Dr. James emphasizes the pros and cons that come with being an immigrant in the US. He highlights how he navigates these in his personal, family, and professional life. Finally, he explains the work they do at The Violence Project around gun violence and mass shootings. Tune in to the episode to learn what it’s like to start a new life and identity in another country. 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Learn what the British immigrant privilege is in America. Find out the biggest challenges when you start a new life and move to another country. Discover what it’s like to reinvent yourself and develop your identity as an immigrant. About Dr. James Dr. James Densley is a Professor and the Department Chair of Criminal Justice at Metropolitan State University. He is also the co-founder and co-president of The Violence Project, a non-partisan and nonprofit violence research center. Here, they developed the most comprehensive Mass Shooter Database, funded by the National Institute of Justice. As an expert on street crimes, he has authored several highly acclaimed books on street crime and violence. Dr. James has spoken in numerous speaking events, including TEDx. He is also a writer for several publications, such as CNN, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, LA Times, and USA Today. In 2017, the UK Prime Minister awarded Dr. James the Points of Light Award for his outstanding community volunteerism. If you want to reach out to Dr. James, you can visit hishttps://twitter.com/FigenMurray ( )https://www.jamesdensley.com/ (website) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdensley (LinkedIn). Don’t forget to visit https://www.theviolenceproject.org/ (The Violence Project). Enjoyed this Episode? If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode will inspire them to follow their calling, start a new life, and use what they have to do good in the world. Have any questions? You can connect with me onhttps://www.facebook.com/simonosamoh1 ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh ( Twitter), orhttps://www.instagram.com/simonosamoh/ ( Instagram). Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, visit myhttps://www.simonosamoh.com/ ( website) orhttps://mailchi.mp/79a93fb461d9/simonosamoh ( join the community). You may also tune in onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-i-became/id1514104061 ( Apple Podcasts) orhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmu-CaQ10DJk7Y1uAfk_f_MJkwt1m2441 ( YouTube).

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