Last year, I opened up on Growth Minds talking about losing my Aunt to suicide when I was 15. A friend linked me to a YouTube video from Anna Akana, who lost her little sister to suicide when she was 17. Coincidentally, both were from the same city in Japan. And both were gone too soon. The unfortunate reality is that seeking mental help is far too stigmatized in our society. Asian-Americans are 3x less likely to seek help than other Americans, and you can see why after hearing Anna’s personal e...
Jan 29, 2020•39 min
He changed the way we watch TV forever, and today Netflix is worth nearly $150 billion dollars (at the time of this writing). I got the opportunity to dig deeper into the origins of Netflix's story, like how it could've been a personalized shampoo business, nearly selling to Amazon.com for $15 million in 1998, and more. What most people don't know was that Netflix was Marc's 6th company. As a seasoned entrepreneur, he shared invaluable insights on how to accelerate your career, validating your b...
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min
At 21 years old, Lexie Alford is the youngest person to travel to every country in the world, and she's got the Guiness World Record to prove it. I had the pleasure of sitting down with her shortly after she received her official certificate (we get into how the process works). We talked about the origins of her travel story, some of the craziest (and dangerous) experiences she's been through, and the insightful travel hacks that took her many years to learn. I appreciated how open Lexie was abo...
Jan 15, 2020•44 min
Sugar Ray Leonard, one of the greatest sports icons alive, joins us on Growth Minds today. To be honest, I didn't know quite what to expect in this interview because my boxing knowledge is comparable to cooking skills - minimal at best. The good news for me and you, Ray shared valuable insights and stories that apply to every aspect of our lives. I learned a lot myself about what it takes to overcome fear and anxiety, the importance asking for help, when your back is against the wall, and most i...
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Victoria Arlen became paralyzed with 2 rare conditions at the age of 11. Hear her inspiring story of how she overcame every possible physical and mental barrier to go from being in a wheelchair to winning the Gold Medal at the Paraolympics then competing at The Dancing With The Stars. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and a rating on our Spotify show ? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to c...
Jan 01, 2020•33 min
“You are a victim of the rules you live by.” -Jen Sincero One of the most controversial topics in our society today is around: Money. In certain cultures, it’s more taboo than sex, religion, or politics. The mission of this podcast is to have an honest conversation about vital topics that aren’t being talked about in the traditional media to reach your full potential. And that often means getting uncomfortable . This episode about money and limiting beliefs is no different. Our guest today is Je...
Dec 25, 2019•44 min
The 5X NBA champ (and North Korean Supreme Leader's BFF?) Dennis Rodman blesses us with his presence. You may know Dennis for teaming up with Michael Jordan to win multiple NBA championships or being an exuberant character wearing wedding dresses to the basketball stadiums. But there's so much more to Dennis that people rarely talk about, and we uncover a lot of who Dennis Rodman is in this interview. Some things we talk about: -Dennis growing up without a male figure and how hanging out with on...
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 21 min
Robert Greene, the bestselling author of 48 Laws of Power, comes on the show to talk about his new book The Laws of Human Nature, working with 50 cent, and we go deep into talking about power, how to protect yourself from being taken advantage of, and much more. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and a rating on our Spotify show ? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get gue...
Dec 11, 2019•40 min
Vanessa Van Edwards has broken down “people skills” into a science-based approach to teach us how to master your social skills including body language, social psychology, and more. Her website Science of People is a human behavior research lab, where she studies people of all backgrounds on human behavior, psychology, and relationships to answer questions like: What makes someone charismatic? Why didn’t I get the date? Do people like me? How can I win the deal? In just 30 minutes, Vanessa blew m...
Dec 04, 2019•28 min
After checking into rehab from facing alcoholism, then being 50lbs overweight at the age of 40, Rich decided that he wasn't going to be another statistic. Rich overcame all odds and committed to becoming the best version of himself in all areas of his life, particularly health. He adopted a plant-based diet and began doing iron-man distance triathlons, including the EPIC5 CHALLENGE - an odyssey that entailed completing 5 ironman-distance triathlons on 5 islands of Hawaii in under a week. Yes, he...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 8 min
R3hab is a globally recognized DJ who rose to fame from the Netherlands. He ranked 12th on the DJ Mag top 100 DJ in the World, and was recognized by Forbes as one of the most iconic DJ's and producers of recent times. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and a rating on our Spotify show ? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! Subscri...
Nov 20, 2019•45 min
James Altucher is an investor, entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host, stand-up comedian and more. Why so many titles? James shares why this curiousity (and lack of focus) is what made him successful in the first place. We also get real about money, real relationships and how to spot fake ones, skill stacking, how introverts can hack networking, and much more. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and a rating on our Spotify show ? It ta...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 21 min
Matt Higgins is a prominent entrepreneur, investor, and a recurring shark on Shark Tank. We jam today about how to take control of your life, why he doesn't chase legacy, and switching your mindset from defense to offense. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and a rating on our Spotify show ? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! Su...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 6 min
My dear friend Lewis Howes is a New York Times Bestselling Author and host of the popular podcast School of Greatness. He's here to talk to us about redefining what society thinks masculinity should be, and the power of being vulnerable in your relationships. In our conversation we talked about his book "Mask of Masculinity", his journey with life and vulnerability, the masks that men put on, how to disarm those masks, and more. ► Lewis' book: https://www.amazon.com/Mask-Masculinity-Embrace-Vuln...
Oct 30, 2019•51 min
Let's face it. Dating today is hard. Amanda Bradford, CEO of the popular dating app TheLeague.com, seems to have some answers for us. Single or not, this one is worth tuning into. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and a rating on our Spotify show ? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/38bZNAY L...
Oct 23, 2019•48 min
Tom Bilyeu is the host of the popular show Impact Theory and founder of the billion-dollar nutrition brand, Quest Nutrition. Watch video interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJT0i400dV0 If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and a rating on our Spotify show ? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit....
Oct 10, 2019•58 min
2x Grammy-nominated DJ joins the show today. I even challenge him to a push-up contest and get my ass kicked. Watch the video interview (and push-up contest): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLjqm8x2UbM If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and a rating on our Spotify show ? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! Subscribe on YouTube: ...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Andrew Yang is running for President of the United States in 2020 as a Democratic candidate. Andrew's website: https://www.yang2020.com Watch the video interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmZ4Y4LMJ-M If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and a rating on our Spotify show ? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! Subscribe on YouTu...
Oct 10, 2019•44 min
