How I Discovered My Purpose

Last week, Jovian Zayne helped us get our lives by explaining what it means to live on purpose. On this episode, I share how I discovered my purpose and share one really simple concept that has minimized the stress I feel around navigating my career! 

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Our 3 Key Topics I Cover:

•  How other people figure out what they want to do for the rest of their lives;
•  How I learned to be happy and have minimal stress as I navigate my career using one simple concept;
• What resources exist for someone trying to figure out what they should be when they grow up. 

Resources:

Skillshare - if you want to explore a wide range of interests

Coursera - if you want to explore academic interests

* PS: This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Skillshare, which means if you sign up for two months of free membership using the link above or by using the promocode DEPTHANDCANDORFREE, I get a referral commission.

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Living on Purpose with Jovian Zayne

We're back with season 3 with the one and only, Jovian Zayne! She is a leadership and professional development coach, and the founder of the On Purpose Movement. If you've ever wondered how to discover your purpose and how to live it out, this episode is for you! 

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Our 3 Key Conversation Topics:

• We all have internal narratives that define how we live our lives and spend our time. These narratives are incredibly important to explore
• Breadcrumb experiences, the experiences that aren’t necessarily our calling, lead us to our bigger purpose, i.e. we need to get comfortable with pivoting
• Let go of this idea of needing to figure out your passion

Resources:

Abide App - iPhone version & android version

Jesus Calling Devotional

On Purpose Movement - Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

 

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www.jovianzayne.com

Instagram: @JovianZayne

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Lessons on Vibrant Living

We’re closing this season off with a special episode where I share the toughest lessons I’ve had to learn as I try to live a vibrant life.

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The 3 Key Lessons I discuss in this episode:

• The art of focusing and being present
• Love and respect yourself and your work before asking others for love and respect
• Truly vibrant people are kind and compassionate towards themselves and others

Resources

Deep Work by Cal Newport

Ira Glass Quote

 

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Music: Itro & Kontinuum - Alive

All Things Wine with Kelly Mitchell

Kelly Mitchell is an independent wine consultant and educator and she came on the show to share some gems about all things WINE:)

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Our 3 Key Conversation Topics:

• A game of "truth or myth" about all things wine
• How Kelly became a wine expert
• A major key to keep in mind when assessing whether you are in the right carerr/relationship/etc

Resources:

Wine Folly

International Wine Center

Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET)

Want more from Kelly?

www.kellymitchellwine.com

Instagram: @kells01

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Music: Karan Dhadialla

On Staying Curious with Nandini Banerjee

Nandini Banerjee is an Ethnomusicology PhD student at Columbia University. As someone who studies music in society, she has developed a keen ability to ask questions about the world around her. 

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Our 3 Key Conversation Topics:

• The importance of staying curious and asking good questions in order to better understand ourselves and our society
• What to do if you can't afford to follow your passion now
• How our favorite musicians have created such large fanbases 

Resources:

Music therapy 

Alive Inside documentary

Columbia’s ethnomusicology program

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Instagram: @Nandini

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Music: Karan Dhadialla

Thinking Like a Leader with Girmay Zahilay, co-founder of Rising Leaders, Inc.

Girmay Zahilay co-founded Rising Leaders, an incredible non-profit, that teaches middle school students leadership and professional development skills. But this isn’t the first time he’s made a distant idea into reality.

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Our 3 Key Conversation Topics:

• How he took Rising Leaders from idea to an official non-profit
• How he balances work and fun
• How he gets motivated to pursue the ideas that scare him

Wanna connect with Girmay?

Instagram: @Girmay

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Music: Karan Dhadialla

How Cystal Hudson Built Gaygreetings

When I think of a powerhouse, I now think of Crystal Hudson. She is so positive and vibrant, I couldn't help but want to learn more about her work when I met her at the first Vinterlude event we threw. I asked Crystal to come on the show to give us a sneak peek behind her card company, GayGreetings.

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3 Key Conversation Topics:

•  Why she took a hiatus after launching a successful kickstarter campaign
•  How she focuses on the community she wants to serve, not the outcome
•  How she got comfortable letting go of what she couldn't control

 

Wanna Buy a Greeting Card? 

Gay Greetings

Wanna Connect with Crystal?

Email: Crystal@GetGayGreetings.com

Twitter: @GetGayGreetings

Facebook: GetGayGreetings

Instagram: @GetGayGreetings

 

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* Music by: Karan Dhadialla

Steve Alexander on Becoming An Excellent Public Speaker

Steve Alexander is so dope! He is the founder of Authority Speaking LLC, and the author of SPEAK, A Simple Guide to Public Speaking. He has eloquently delivered speeches at the White House as well as professional and academic institutions. I asked him to be a guest on the podcast because his sage advice around public speaking has transformed my public speaking skills and I wanted him to share it with everyone who listens to the podcast.

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Our 3 Key Conversation Topics:

•  The 5 fundamental strategies to becoming an excellent public speaker
•  How to "find your voice"
•  The psychology behind delivering the kinds of speeches people want to hear

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Resources Mentioned:

SPEAK, A Simple Guide to Public Speaking

Toastmasters International - Find a chapter near you

NY Toastmasters - The Toastmasters Chapter that Steve and I attend

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authorityspeaking@gmail.com - Email

Authority Speaking  - Website

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* Music by: Karan Dhadialla

Jessica Jones on Healthy Eating & Running a Successful Side Business

Jess is the coolest kind of dietitian. The kind that holds wellness retreats in Bali after showing you how to make the best veggie burger using ingredients from your local store. She and her bff, Wendy Lopez, have taken the internet by storm through their site, Food Heaven Made Easy. But what's even more impressive than her exuberant enthusiasm for their work, is that this is something she does after hours.  

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Our 3 Key Conversation Topics:

• What to eat to get/maintain a healthy body

• How she co-runs Food Heaven Made Easy while working a full-time job

• The commitment required to succeed at completing any major project

Wanna check out their new book? 

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Resources Mentioned:

Dirty Dozen - Buy the organic version of these fruits and vegetables

Clean Fifteen - Ok not to buy the organic version of these fruits and vegetables

Seth Godin - The marketing genius I mention

Marie Forleo - A fantastic business resource

UpWork - Where Jess finds professionals to hire

 

Want More From Jess?

Food Heaven Made Easy - Website

Food Heaven Made Show - Youtube Channel

Food Heaven - Podcast 

Food Heaven Made Easy - Facebook

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* Music by: Karan Dhadialla

How Semmi W. Grew Tib Tib House of Tea

Semmi is the founder of Tib Tib House of Tea, a social enterprise that gives 10% of all of their sales towards supporting refugees and displaced African youth. 

This episode is great for you if you want to know:

• How she found her "passion"
• How she transitioned from working as a journalist to working for herself
• Why she is so committed to the work
• What books she recommends for people who want to start a business (and just for everyday pleasure)

Learn more about Tib Tib House of Tea here. 

Connect with Semmi on IG: @TibTibTea

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Music by: Karan Dhadialla

Books mentioned in this episode:

$100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau                              How to Fly A Horse by Kevin Ashton                           Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

PS: The links to these books are affiliate links, which means if you buy them, I get some coins.

How Grace Mahary Built Project Tsehigh

I had the pleasure of talking to model Grace Mahary about how she built Project Tsehigh, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing renewable energy to impoverished communities around the world. 

This is a great episode for you if you are looking to give back or if you want to know how to invest in a new project while managing a busy career.

In this episode, you will learn:
 •    How Grace came up with the idea for Project Tsehigh
 •    What resources she uses to help her fulfill her vision
 •    How she juggles her modeling career with her passion project 

Online course websites mentioned in the episode:
 •    CourseEra
 •    Udemy

Learn more about Project Teshigh here. 

Connect with Grace on IG: @gracemahary

If you want to get involved, attend Project Tsehigh's upcoming #PedalForPower Fundraiser in New York. Get your ticket HERE. 

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Music by: Karan Dhadialla

MAINTAINING MOMENTUM AND MOTIVATION FT. MYLEIK TEELE

Myleik Teele is the founder of CurlBOX and the voice behind MyTaughtYou, a podcast and website. Listen to how a boss like Myleik maintains motivation in order to run her multiple businesses (even before the money started rolling in). Trust me when I tell you, nobody does it like my girl My. 

In this episode, you'll learn:

- How Myleik handles not being motivated in the first place

- What to do if you have an idea but don't know where to start

- How Myleik celebrates the wins *HINT* Her whole is life is a celebration

Want more from Myleik?

Check out Myleik's podcast and the companion worksheets

Instagram,  Twitter and Snapchat: @Myleik

The music on this episode was by Karan Dhadialla