Too many entrepreneurs get stuck on the business treadmill, hustling nonstop, unable to scale, and unknowingly stalling their growth. That’s where Dave Ramsey began. After crashing into $3 million in debt, he rebuilt from scratch, turning a small radio program into a national show with millions of listeners. With over three decades of experience in entrepreneurship, business growth, and content creation, he knows what it takes to build a lasting business. In this episode, Dave reveals the six drivers of long-term success, the five key stages of startup growth, and how he balances life as an entrepreneur and a content creator. In this episode, Hala and Dave will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (00:23) The Core Principles of Financial Freedom (05:42) Adapting to Change as a Content Creator (09:22) Balancing Content Creation and Entrepreneurship (12:34) How to Create a Clear Path in Business (15:19) The Truth About Starting a Business Today (18:22) The Six Drivers of Business Success (26:20) Shifting From Tactical to Strategic Thinking (29:44) The Five Stages of Business Growth (41:10) Leading with Care, Clarity, and Accountability (47:10) Identifying the Right Leadership Skills (48:35) Starting a Media Business as an Entrepreneur Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, radio personality, bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. Over the past three decades, he has built a legacy of helping millions achieve financial freedom. As the host of The Ramsey Show , Dave reaches more than 18 million listeners each week. He is the author of eight national bestselling books. His latest, Build a Business You Love , helps entrepreneurs navigate growth and overcome challenges at every stage. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify OpenPhone: Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at openphone.com/profiting Airbnb - Find yourself a co-host at airbnb.com/host Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/profiting RobinHood - Receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold Factor - Get 50% off your first box plus free shipping at factormeals.com/factorpodcast Rakuten - Save while shopping at rakuten.com Microsoft Teams - Stop paying for tools. Get everything you need, for free at aka.ms/profiting LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/profiting Resources Mentioned: Dave’s Book, Build a Business You Love: bit.ly/BuildaBusinessYouLove Dave’s Website: ramseysolutions.com Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Side Hustle, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking.…
Are you wondering what your purpose is? Wondering how others have found theirs? Me too. A Work In Purpose is our podcast for igniting and reaching our purpose -- together. On this podcast, I'll be interviewing people from all walks of life who are working towards some kind of purpose, whether it is with their career, volunteering, creativity, spiritual practices or just how they approach every day life. We'll uncover what obstacles they had to overcome along their journey for them to live with purpose today. I hope their stories will inspire you so we all can become A Work In Purpose.
Are you wondering what your purpose is? Wondering how others have found theirs? Me too. A Work In Purpose is our podcast for igniting and reaching our purpose -- together. On this podcast, I'll be interviewing people from all walks of life who are working towards some kind of purpose, whether it is with their career, volunteering, creativity, spiritual practices or just how they approach every day life. We'll uncover what obstacles they had to overcome along their journey for them to live with purpose today. I hope their stories will inspire you so we all can become A Work In Purpose.
Stepping into your first leadership role is filled with landmines. In this episode of A Work in Purpose , I sit down with Enrico Biscaro , a global executive-turned-leadership coach, to discuss the key steps to thriving as a first-time leader while avoiding common pitfalls. Enrico shares actionable insights around his three essential pillars of leadership , including building your personal leadership brand , and explains how leaders can resonate with their teams to create trust, remove fear, and inspire results. We also dive into the concept of resonance —the foundation of his leadership philosophy and the title of his book—and how storytelling and “feedforward” techniques can transform team dynamics. Plus, Enrico shares his purpose journey and how he helps others step into their full leadership potential. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The first steps to take when transitioning into a leadership role within your first 90 days. How to build your personal leadership brand and make it resonate. The power of resonance in creating trust and emotional safety within teams. Why leadership is about service, not authority. How to use storytelling and “feedforward” techniques to inspire growth and innovation. Enrico Biscaro: Website | LinkedIn --- A Work In Purpose is back. Let me help you discover, live, and amplify your purpose: Are you seeking clarity on your purpose? Book an 1:1 coaching session with me Are you a purpose-driven solopreneur struggling with doing your own marketing? Book a marketing strategy session with me…
Job searching is tough! Especially without one thing. Balance. It’s easy for us to fall into the trap of focusing exclusively on job searching while neglecting all other aspects of life. But this imbalance creates more anxiety. You lose that essence of you. It creates that feeling of desperation that potential employers can sense. And that is a cycle that’s tough to break. So mastering balance is key. With balance, you can show up for your interviews as your best self, full of confidence and optimism. But that is easier said than done. So how do we reach that balance? Listen to find out! Our special guest in this episode is Peter Callahan . Peter is a certified leadership coach , a career coach , and a mindfulness teacher. Get ready to uncover: Practical actions you can take to infuse balance into your job search How to use your core values as your secret sauce in the job market How to set routines and intentional discipline to cultivate balance in your week How to recover from disappointments and so much more! We’ll also dive deep into Peter's own journey of discovering his life’s purpose. If you’re ready to master balance and land your next role–listen! This episode is for you. More info on Peter Callahan Peter Callahan website The Fresh Perspectives Podcast --- A Work In Purpose Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook…
This episode continues the 3-part series of interviews with career coaches to provide practical advice for those experiencing job loss or searching for a new job . Our guest this episode is Wen Hsu , the founder of Wen Coaching and a best-selling author. Wen shares invaluable advice on how to handle the emotional rollercoaster of job searching , including how to deal with rejection, stress, and pressure . She also provides insights on regaining confidence , adopting the right mindset for interviews , and starting a new job on the right foot. As an immigrant woman, Wen knows firsthand the challenges that immigrant women leaders face in their careers. Coming out of a 15 year career of engineering leadership in the tech industry, Wen shares with us her journey of rediscovering her own purpose after a layoff and creating her own career path as a coach for others. Tune in now to discover practical tips and insights that will help you navigate this difficult time and move closer to your purpose. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you won't miss new episodes featuring insights from more career coaches. More info on Wen Hsu Wen Coaching Wen Hsu LinkedIn --- A Work In Purpose Follow on Instagram Follow on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
If you're going through a job transition or looking to change your career , this episode is for you! Joining us this episode is Paul Larsen , a career and leadership coach and the author of the book Find Your Voice As A Leader. Paul has extensive experience coaching over 500 leaders worldwide, including at top companies such as Salesforce, Charles Schwab, and Cisco. In this episode, Paul shares practical ways to: Navigate job transitions Recover from being laid off Stand out in your job search Overcome imposter syndrome during interviews Discover your V.O.I.C.E. and purpose to land a fulfilling career LISTEN for inspiring insights that can help you not only land your next job but to land a job that fulfills you! SUBSCRIBE so you won't miss new episodes featuring insights from more career coaches. --- More info on Paul Larsen Paul Larsen website Paul Larsen Linkedin --- A Work In Purpose Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
Whether you're an aspiring artist, musician, or simply searching for a new job, this episode is for you. We're joined by Mars Gelfo , an artistic actualization ninja who coaches people to unleash the artistic spirit that lives within all of us. Mars shares his journey as a French Horn player who made it as the top 2 finalist for an audition to join the LA Philharmonic, only to be bitterly disappointed with the outcome. It was during this dark period that he found his spark. Listen as Mars shares practical actions as well as some juicier methods from tantra practices you can take to release stuck traumas, fears, and criticisms to reignite your spark. He also shares the importance of assuming the identity of who you want to become and and teaches us how to use the ping test to help figure out our purpose. If you're looking to overcome your fears, reignite your spark, and live out your purpose, then sit back, relax, and enjoy this fascinating interview with Mars Gelfo, the artistic actualization ninja. And make sure to stay tuned till the end to hear Mars play a purpose living prayer with his French horn, exclusively for this podcast. --- Mars Gelfo website Caroline Myss' 72 archetypes…
In 2020, many of us suddenly found ourselves working remotely. Free from distractions, we turned inward and wonder what our purpose is. Now that we're returning to work, our workplace has changed. Our connection to work has changed. So now we wonder, how can we align our purpose with our work? Our guest this episode is Dr. Dana Mitra, a professor of education policy studies at Penn State University and the author of "The Empowered Professor." She is also a leadership coach who helps academics and professionals find their purpose through their work. Dana shares her journey and her insights on how you can find your purpose at work. Dana Mitra website…
We all have an inner voice that repeats stories about ourselves over and over again. But what should we do if our inner voice happens to be our biggest bully? Constantly keeping us down. How can we loosen its firm grip on us? And instead cultivate self-compassion, self-love, and self-acceptance? Our guest this episode, Calvin Michael West, sheds some light on how we can do just that. Calvin is a certified professional coach, healer, guide, teacher, activator, systems thinker and dot connector. Tune in to hear his story of how he overcame his inner bully and found his purpose in helping others overcome theirs as well. Calvin Michael West In Healing We Trust Follow on Instagram --- A Work In Purpose Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
Have you experienced trauma in the past? Are you trying to resolve it so you can finally live a full life? Or do you know someone close who has experienced trauma and you want know how to best support them? Then stay tuned. Our guest, Dr. Don Russell, is a psychotherapist of 25 years who specializes in trauma and trauma treatment. He's also the author of “The Trauma Treatment Companion”, a guide to the stabilization of trauma symptoms for smooth recovery from trauma of all kinds. In this episode, you'll hear practical tips on how to resolve trauma, how to replace debilitating thought patterns and emotions with new ones that serve you better, how to get out of your comfort zone, and so much more incredible insights to ignite your purpose. Dr. Don Russell: Follow on Instagram Watch on Youtube Like on Facebook Visit website --- A Work In Purpose: Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
When we think of the "midlife" period of our lives, we often associate it with a crisis. That it is all down hill from there. But does that have to be the case? Are there things we could be doing leading up to or during our midlife to flip the script upside down? And thrive within our purpose instead? Our latest guest this episode, Dr. Ellen , The Midlife Whisperer , is here to tell us how we can do just that. Dr. Ellen is the author of the upcoming book " Rock your midlife: 7 steps to transform your life and make your next chapter your best chapter ." Dr. Ellen holds a PhD in Psychology. She is also a licensed nutritionist, a wellness and life coach, and a mindful self-compassion teacher. In this fascinating episode, you will hear the steps you can take to find and step into your authentic self, embrace your power, and attract more people who will lift you up in your life so that you can be the purposeful self you are meant to be. You will also hear Dr. Ellen's story of how a messy period in her life led her on her journey in becoming a work in purpose. Whether you are in your midlife now or are getting there one day, you will get something out of Dr. Ellen's insights that you can begin applying today and start living the best chapters of your life now! For more about Dr. Ellen: Dr. Ellen's Website Follow Dr. Ellen on Instagram Follow Dr. Ellen on Twitter Sign up for Dr. Ellen's book launch --- A Work In Purpose: Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
Our guest this episode, Sarah Manuel, was not supposed to live past the age of 4 after being diagnosed with the number 1 genetic killer of children under age 2. She not only survived. She thrived. Despite being wheelchair bound and the low expectations so many people imposed upon her, Sarah found ways to overcome debilitating self-victimhood stories and instead chose to thrive in every area of life. Nowadays, Sarah is a school psychologist and an advocate for the needs of students with unique learning abilities. She is also the author of the book called "Differences are Dynamite", which teaches children to embrace each other's differences. She also coaches those with disabilities to gain the tools and strategies they need to embrace their uniqueness and discover their own entry points to their passions. If you're trying to get unstuck from your own disadvantaged circumstances or if you find yourself trapped inside a victimhood story about yourself, and instead you are ready to ignite your purpose and live out your full potential, then listen to this inspiring episode of A Work In Purpose with Sarah Manuel. About Sarah Manuel: sarahmanuel.com --- A Work In Purpose: Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
What are the differences between a purpose and a calling? Why is it important to distinguish the two? What are the benefits of knowing your purpose? Why do you even need a purpose? And how do you even get started with charting your purpose roadmap? Our guest this episode, Mick Lolekonda , is a Purpose & Fulfillment Strategist who helps people live their purpose and the author of The Purpose Roadmap . Mick shares his insights to these questions as well as practical techniques and habits you can use to get you closer to your purpose and calling. Plus, you'll hear Mick's story of how he became a work in purpose when a pivotal event in 2012 had set Mick back to the lowest point in his life and how he managed to turn that around to live out his ideal and purposeful life today. Listen to this episode and get inspired to ignite your own purpose! More about Mick Lolekonda: www.micklolekonda.com The Purpose Roadmap book Purpose and Fulfillment Facebook Group --- A Work In Purpose: Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
One of the most profound new experiences I had during the pandemic was Breathwork . Little was I expecting that after 20 minutes of doing a style of breathwork for the first time that I would drop into a trance-like state and experienced the most amazing and profound breakthroughs in my life. I experienced a deep sense of ecstasy and love, like I had within me an explosion of serotonin. And I also got clarity about my purpose on a much deeper level. What was so amazing about it was that there was no drugs involved, no external substances what-so-ever. It all just came from within, from just my breath. What exactly just happened to me? Carla Aspesberger , our guest this episode, is a Soma Breath facilitator, yoga instructor, and also a nomad. Carla takes us deep into understanding the power of breathwork beyond just the physical level of the breath and the psychological level and into the spiritual level as well. She shares how we can better gain clarity and tap into our truth and purpose, while unlearning certain conditionings and negative habits we've learned from just living in our modern everyday life. As someone who has been practicing and teaching breathwork for so many years, Carla has a really deep wealth of wisdom that she had accumulated from her fascinating journey to share in this episode that can help you awaken to your own purpose. More about Carla Website - www.divineinterest.com Instagram - @divine.interest YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DivineInterest Soma Breath - https://www.somabreath.com/ --- Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
Going through a divorce, or any other major life changing situation, is tough. But it is usually in these moments in which we can truly discover ourselves and chart out a path towards our newer, better, and more purposeful self -- that is if we choose to. Our next guest, Sheva Ganz , understands this first hand. After becoming a divorcee and single mom herself, Sheva found her purpose by becoming a therapist who specializes in people going through divorces and single parenting . She uses expressive art therapy to help people going through major life changes to reclaim control of their lives and thrive. Listen to this fascinating episode to hear Sheva's insights on: How people can change their victimhood story How to identify and leverage your ideal identity of yourself to live your best self and purpose What tools and techniques you can use to better understand why you feel the way you do and how to use this insight to improve the way you live How to "reparent" yourself How you can apply the "4 F's" to tap into your purpose How to be more successful at single parenting Her number one must important lesson from going through a divorce And so much more! Learn more about Sheva Ganz --- Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
Before I introduce to you our guest this episode, let share some context. In my family, my dad, my aunt, my uncle, and possibly my grandfather, all died from a fatal hereditary disease called Amyloidosis. As with many genetically hereditary diseases, I too had a 50/50 chance of having this disease. And for many years, I really hesitated to get tested to see if I myself had it. Since there was no cure, I thought what was the point? Would it change the way I live? Would it make me cherish and make the most of life more? Or would it lead me down a downward spiral? Who knows? Then one day after some nudging from love ones, I finally got the test. And that was how I knew our guest this episode Claire Egan . Claire was the genetic counselor who counseled me before the test to make sure I understood the implications of the results. And she was the one to deliver the news after. After I anxiously waited for weeks for the results, I finally got the news from Claire that my test came back negative. Meaning that I did not carry the fatal gene. And wow, that was such a relief. But then it also got me thinking. Since genes have a 50/50 chance of passing down, for every good news Claire shares, there's someone else receiving devastating news. So how does someone like Claire tell such news? And how does someone do that on daily basis too? And why? What's her motivation for doing such deeply heavy yet very important work? Listen to this fascinating episode to find out how Claire found her purpose in her work as a genetics counselor, and hear her advice on how you can find your purpose so you too can become a work in purpose. --- Join Our Facebook Group Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
Like many of us, our guest, Carlos Ceballos , felt like he didn't have an obvious purpose. He had a typical office job his entire life. But then 2020 changed everything. Covid made his job insecured. To make things worse, the wildfire ravaging across California forced him and his family to evacuate their home. Needless to say, Carlos' life was full of uncertainty, but it was through this uncertainty when Carlos finally gained clarity about his life's purpose. From one surreptitious moment to another, Carlos somehow reconnected with his indigenous roots in Colombia and connected with an isolated indigenous community of 50,000 people who live in the mountains of Colombia called the Ikü . Through the teachings of the Ikü's, Carlos developed a passion about their deep wisdom about connecting with nature, understanding of human psychology and spirituality, and their way of life. Now Carlos is on a mission to help conserve and promote the Ikü culture and wisdom, by creating a mini series documentary about the Ikü as well as starting a business to introduce Ikü's unique coffee to the world. Listen to this episode to hear Carlo's journey of how he finally discovered his purpose, the fascinating story of how he actually ended up connecting with the Ikü community, and the wisdom they have to share for us living in "modern" society. Learn more about the Ikü and their coffee: umukecoffee.com --- Join Our Facebook Group Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
Sound. It is one of our five senses that we cannot simply shut off. It is constantly working. In our very noisy world, something is always pulling our attention. Is it such a surprise that so many of us feel scattered, and directionless? Our guest this episode, Manda Gannon , is a sound bath healer . She uses the power of sound to help people get into a meditative state and make it possible for them to surrender and unblock whatever is holding them back, like limiting beliefs, in their subconsciousness. As humans, we have a tendency to think that if we cannot perceive something with our senses then they must not exist. By now, many of us know about our mind and body connection. But what about our energy's connection? Listen as we talked about what is energy? What are chakras? what are vibrations and frequencies? And how do they affect our everyday life? Manda also shares lots of practical advice and actions we can do to boost our energy and vibrations. And we get to hear Manda's story how of she resisted her mother's spiritual teachings for most of her life until she finally embraced them, which led her to discover and ignite her life's purpose. Plus, Manda shares a powerful yet simple 4 phrase mantra that we can use to heal and forgive ourselves and others that is amazingly effective. Learn more about Manda: Ancient Vibrations --- Join Our Facebook Group Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
Can you envision, with all of the new emerging technologies, what will art be like 10 years, 20 years, 50 years from now? On this episode, our guest, Brendan Lewis , is the founder of Oscillations Art . And he is on a mission to shape the future of art, similar to what Walt Disney did in the 1900s. Through Oscillations, Brendon is laying the foundations for new possibilities of art using emerging technologies. As a former acrobatic performer, he has brought together performance artists, technologists, and venture capitalists to bring stunning virtual reality art experiences to life. His hope is that art should once again elevate people and bring them together in pursuit of community, beauty and knowledge. But as new technologies like VR headsets fizzled out a bit, turning his vision into reality had not been an easy ride. Listen to this fascinating episode to hear how Brendan first discovered his purpose, how he managed to persevere and stay devoted to his purpose despite many setbacks, and his inspiring vision for the future of human society, technology and art. Oscillations Art --- Join Our Facebook Group Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
Many of us don't get anywhere near our full potential because we often play small our entire life. We often hold on to limiting beliefs about ourselves that bind us inside our comfortable little box, forever wondering if there exists more life outside our self-imposed box. Our guest this episode, Devaiya Ra , is a Change Catalyst who helps people transform their lives by getting them out of the play small mindset. In this episode, Devaiya will talk about the 4 pillars of leadership : Power , Potential , Purpose , and Pleasure , and how we can build and strengthen each of those pillars so we can become the greatness we are capable of being, and live out our purpose. Devaiya shares practical actions we can take as well as deep spiritual wisdom. He also shares how a pivotal tragic event in his family led him on a spiritual journey that ignited his purpose today. Learn more about Devaiya Ra at www.devaiya.com --- Join Our Facebook Group Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
What can we do to our brain to function at our highest potential? On this episode, we will tackle how to find and reach your purpose based on the latest neuroscience findings. We're joined by our guests Dr. Mary Rensel, who is a Neuroimmunologist and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, and Ali Hively who is a life coach. Together, they'll share their framework for optimizing our brain for resiliency called CLE, which stands for Connection, Lifestyle and Emotional Processing. We'll dive deep into practical actions we can take using their framework to overcome things that are holding us back, like stress, anxiety and fear. We'll learn what we can do instead to further develop our higher brain functions and optimize our growth mindset so we can be our highest self and lead a life full of purpose. Mary and Ali will also share their stories of what happened in their life that led them to discover their aha moments about their purpose today. Learn more about Dr. Mary Rensel and Ali Hively at www.brainopsgroup.com --- Join Our Facebook Group Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
What is hypnotherapy? And how can it help you gain clarity on your purpose? Our guest this episode, Lauren Bruno, is a certified hypnotherapist, and she's here to tell us all about how hypnotherapy can tap into our subconscious mind and help us with things like overcoming fear, releasing anxiety and past pain, embracing confidence and self-love, activating our purpose and higher self and even connecting with our past-lives. Lauren also shares her story of how a tragic accident led her on her journey to a spiritual awakening that eventually led her to discover and live out her purpose today. AND we have a special treat at the end of this episode where Lauren will guide you through a guided meditation so you can get a taste of what hypnotherapy is like, and also just feel awesome afterwards! Learn more about Lauren: www.hypnolutiontherapy.com --- Join Our Facebook Group Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Visit A Work In Purpose…
What's the secret to true long-lasting happiness? Our guest this episode, Phil Lee, led a very successful career coaching business leaders for decades as a Performance Coach and Motivational Speaker. Yet despite his success, he found happiness to be elusive and never long lasting, which set him off to chase after the next thing one after another that was suppose to make him happy. However, a few years ago, he finally decided to do something differently and embarked on a deep inner work journey, based on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, one of the most popular spiritual teachers and authors today with his top-selling books The Power of Now and A New Earth. In this episode, we dived deep into Eckhart's teachings of letting go of our ego and realizing that we are not our thoughts, our emotions nor our bodies. And instead to recognize we are the awareness behind our thoughts, that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. Listen to this fascinating episode to hear Phil's insights on what is our real purpose here? How can we find deep long-lasting happiness? And hear his own experience of going through his profound spiritual journey and how you can apply his learnings to your journey as well.…
There are over 400K foster children in the U.S. alone and each one needs an advocate in the foster system -- but many don't get one. Jessica Holt, our guest this episode, is an elementary school teacher and also an approved foster parent. After spending most of her 20s working in jobs that didn't feel particularly meaningful, Jessica decided to listen to her inner voice to do her part in helping the over 400K foster children in the U.S. And she did that by being a volunteer for CASA, a Court Appointed Special Advocate for kids in the foster system. Listen to this fascinating episode to learn about the inside world of the foster system, why foster kids need a CASA in addition to a foster parent, and the steps be a foster parent. Hear Jessica's bittersweet yet life changing story as a CASA volunteer and her journey in becoming a work in purpose. Resources: California CASA National CASA Comfort Cases provide backpacks and some supplies when kids first come in to Foster Care. This is an easy way to donate to children in care without making the commitment to volunteer as a CASA. A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a Time (Book) Instant Family (Movie) --- Join Our Facebook Group Follow on Instagram…
Growing up in East Oakland CA during the drug epidemic in the 80s, gangs, violence and death were a part of Nasir Allah's (AKA "Nas") everyday reality. His dad was among the top of the chain of the gang life, until he too tragically succumbed to its harsh reality. As a young adult, Nas himself also became heavily active in the street lifestyle, tagging buildings with graffiti, selling illicit stuff, and getting into fights and into jails. Yet somehow today, he owns his own successful barbershop, Supreme Blend Barber Shop, in Oakland. Listen to this episode to hear Nas' inspiring story of: How he went from a young adult causing trouble to be the role model troubled young adults go to for help How his passion and talent for graffiti art led to a life-changing opportunity as an art teacher in one of Oakland's most notorious neighborhoods How his life experience growing up in such turbulent circumstances ended up fueling his life purpose…
Believe it or not, we all have our own unique story that can change the world. But often times, we either don't know our own story or we're too afraid to share it. Our guest this episode is Mark Snyder. Since he was a child to his adult life, Mark had always been using the power of stories to make a positive impact in the world -- to humanize one another to make the world a more empathetic and compassionate place. In this episode, we discussed: How Mark experienced relentless bullying as a queer teenager growing up in rural Pennsylvania How he had almost taken his own life but instead we discussed how he survived and eventually thrived How he then shared his story so fewer teenagers would go through what he had to go through in high school How he found the courage to start a queer activist group that garnered him international headlines as well as death threats How he had to find out through one of the hardest ways that his own dad is gay And how he realized his calling of helping others to find their own story, and their voice to share it too If you've experienced a difficult life, I hope Mark's story will inspire you so you too can find the power of your own story and share your story of your survival and triumph. --- Become A Work In Purpose! Join Our Facebook Community Group Follow Us on Instagram Check Out Our Website…
Are you concerned about whether you'll ever find your purpose? Is it too late? Our guest, Malia Mckinney, finally found her true purpose in her 60s. As it was expected at the time, Malia spent 30+ years of her career working in the corporate world as a sales and marketing leader. Towards the end of her long career, however, she had this deep realization that what she was doing was not fulfilling and purposeful. And that voice only got louder. She then began volunteering for an organization that provides services to those shunned by society where she had a pivotal awakening moment to her true bigger purpose. Since that moment, she went through a very challenging transition from her corporate self to her now purposeful self. And she has never been happier. In this episode, we discussed: What Malia's current purpose is and the practice she is sharing to bring more joy and love into people's lives How Malia leaned into her Christian faith to gain the clarity and impetus to live her purpose How she transitioned from a high paying corporate career to one that relies on the generosity of others And we had a fascinating deep discussion about the differences between faith and religion, the concept of God, and the importance of having a community to help you reach your purpose. This interview with Malia definitely inspired me with lots of wisdom and practical advice on how to ignite and reach my purpose. I hope Malia's story will inspire you to find yours too. --- Become A Work In Purpose! Join Our Facebook Community Group Follow Us on Instagram Check Out Our Website…
Because of COVID 19, we all had to come face to face with the harsh reality of mortality. If we were to die tomorrow, would we look back at our lives with regrets? Would we face death with fear or acceptance? Our guest today is Dr. Ivy Akid. She is a Palliative care doctor. That means she takes care of patients who are seriously ill, and who are about to die. In this episode, we discuss: What Dr. Akid usually hears from patients who are dying, their dying wishes, their regrets, and their understanding of purpose Why Dr. Akid decided go into Palliative Medicine, how her upbringing as an immigrant only child of a widowed mom and how being her caretaker shaped her sense of purpose today What they don't tell you as you're training to become a doctor and what she had learned the hard way to avoid being burnt out and the pitfalls of perfectionism I hope this episode gives you a different perspective in life and more clarity on your journey in being a work in purpose.…
How do you find your purpose? Our guest this episode Dee Guttikonda, a serial entrepreneur and a mother, shares her story of how a series of pivotal moments in her life led her to her purpose, and key lessons she learned so you can find yours. Dee's current purpose is to build a business called Maahi to help reverse climate change by turning backyards and unused urban spaces into local urban farms at scale. Though, Dee did not reach this clarity about her purpose just out of no where. Her journey was a rather long unexpected adventure that just built upon itself. After many years of feeling lost, Dee went on a yearlong backpacking trip around the world by herself. In this episode, we'll learn how this transformative yearlong solo trip helped Dee discover her true self, which ironically made her feel even more lost and severely out of place after returning home. We'll then talk about how it was then that Dee started exploring spirituality and the teachings of Sadhguru on a deeper level, which clarified everything for her, awakened her to a clear view of her own path, and eventually her purpose. ----- Let's discover and reach our purpose together! Join our Facebook Group Share your feedback our recommend future guests at www.aworkinpurpose.com Sadhguru's videos to check out: Sadhguru's Q&A Session at United Nations Sadhguru's Interview on Impact Theory Sadhguru's Interview with Neuroscientist David Eagleman…
In this first episode, we are exploring the path of Yensing Sihapanya on her journey towards her work in purpose. As a part of a refugee family from Laos to America, Yensing had to overcome many challenges and learn many hard life skills on her own. Since then, Yensing had spent her career providing services to families. Today, she is the Executive Director of a family service organization, based in San Francisco, where she works to empower other families with the resources and skills to thrive -- even during COVID. For those interested in having a career in the social service/non-profit space, Yensing also shares her advice on how to get into this career, succeed and not get burned out. --- Let's discover and reach out purpose together! Join our Facebook Group Share your feedback or recommend future guests at wing@aworkinpurpose.com…
Hello, and welcome to A Work in Purpose. This is our podcast for igniting and reaching our purpose - together. My name is Wing. Like many of you, I am just an ordinary seeker. During the Great Pause of 2020 when all of the external distractions suddenly disappeared, I, like so many of us, had a lot of time to reflect and discover inward. I eventually wondered and got stuck on one of life’s most perplexing questions, “what is my life’s purpose?” And I know I am not the only one. That is why I am inviting you to join me on this journey. Let’s discover, ignite and reach our purpose — together. On most weeks, I'll be sharing a podcast episode of me interviewing people from all walks of life who are working towards some kind of purpose, whether it is with their career, volunteering, creativity, spiritual practices or just how they approach every day life. Along the way, I'll also be sharing some insights and practical tips I learn on how to discover and reach our purpose. I hope they will inspire you so we all can become a work in purpose. And if you want to be a part of a supportive community of other seekers to help you reach your purpose, I invite you to join our Facebook group!…
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