When someone says “Burning Man”, what do you visualize? A bunch of hippies in the desert doing drugs, getting a little too intimate, and enjoying late-night raves? Okay, maybe you aren’t that far off of reality… but as Stephanie will tell you, Burning Man is so much more than its stereotypes. In this episode, Stephanie recounts her first “Burn” and tells Albert what she discovered at the experimental community of Burning Man. From journeying into the miles-long Playa; to discovering interactive ...
Sep 02, 2023•46 min•Ep. 508
On today's solo episode, Albert gets real about taking responsibility for your own financial security. With so many people struggling to find work (#opentowork), he says now is the time to future-proof your money situation, not sit around waiting for the next downturn. Key Points: We're quick to judge others but go easy on ourselves. Time to get real about personal responsibility. Hard times will come. There is no such thing as guaranteed stability. Learn to generate cash flow through assets lik...
Aug 16, 2023•20 min•Ep. 507
After focusing on primal, body-based practices in part one, Steph explores her favorite mental techniques to reduce anxiety and reset her nervous system. She shares: A new form of meditation that is actually enjoyable for her wandering mind. How small tweaks in language transformed Steph’s victim mentality. Could “get to” be more powerful than “have to”? Why feedback is a way to show love (when communicated and received correctly) A 2-minute journaling routine that’s easy and fun A reminder that...
Aug 09, 2023•22 min•Ep. 506
In part one of this two-part series, Steph shares her favorite primal ways to reduce anxiety and support your nervous system through body-focused practices. Get ready to scream, shake, and stretch. Mentions: How & Why Somatic Experiencing Works More information about Scream Therapy Vagus nerve exercises Body Shaking tutorial 4-6-4 breathing method Box Breathing Fast Tempo Breathing Progressive muscle relaxation video Magnesium salt bath Stephanie's previous episode on 23andMe results Email us -&...
Jul 13, 2023•20 min•Ep. 505
Caught in the crosshairs of an unexpected $90,000 IRS bill? Perhaps not, but our host Albert has found himself in this very predicament. On this week's episode of Mission Daily, Albert walks us through his taxing journey - unraveling the how's and why's behind this substantial debt to the IRS and his road map for repayment. Albert and Steph delve into the realm of finance, revealing the influencers who've shaped their financial outlook and the investment strategies they are championing. Plus, th...
Jul 05, 2023•35 min•Ep. 504
The landscape of our working world is shifting dramatically. From the rise of gig-economy positions to the increased use of AI tools at work, the dynamics of our employment paradigms are being rewritten. Today, Albert and Steph take a deep dive into the “Gutenberg moments” of our time - the revolutionary moments of disruptive innovation that irrevocably change the landscape of life and work. They discuss how these moments are less about the inventions themselves and more about the societal shift...
Jun 28, 2023•52 min•Ep. 503
This week, Steph heads into the studio for an amazing 1:1 with a guest many of you probably know. To Steph, Liv Boeree is a good friend and conversation partner. To the rest of the world, Liv is a renowned model, science communicator, philanthropist, public speaker, television personality, heavy metal guitarist, and World Series of Poker bracelet winner. And that’s only scratching the surface. In this highly entertaining hour, Liv and Steph dive into a wide range of topics, covering everything f...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 502
At this point in 2023, ChatGPT isn’t just a hot trend – it’s already permeated all facets of our lives. And, just like it was with the internet 30 years ago, we are already losing sight of just how much technology it takes to make AI happen for the masses. This week, Steph and Albert discuss the hidden aspects of AI intelligence. From the $30 million per day it costs in cloud computing, to the sheer amount of hardware power it takes to keep your AI assistant “alive,” to the hard realization that...
Jun 14, 2023•30 min•Ep. 501
On this episode of Mission Daily, Steph takes a break from the normal routine to welcome a very special guest, author and investor, founder of Blue Sky, veteran of Google, Microsoft, AWS, Slack, Twitch, Twitter, and probably seven other companies you know, Amir Shevat. In short, Amir knows how to build developer platforms that succeed. Throughout this entertaining 40+-minute discussion, Steph and Amir cover the foundations of what makes a good developer platform, the growing need for a social pr...
Jun 07, 2023•44 min•Ep. 500
If you could change anything about your life - pick a different personal path, invest in a new opportunity, pivot to a different career - what would it be? Steph and Albert ask themselves this question, bouncing from what they would have done differently, to what advice they’d give young people, to a discussion of how they might spend their future. This isn’t an episode about regrets, but rather a celebration of life’s endless possibilities and what Albert and Steph have learned from the choices...
May 25, 2023•34 min•Ep. 499
Running a service-based business is a difficult task because striking that ever-important balance between customer satisfaction and economic reality is an ongoing challenge. These companies must regularly weigh the costs of accommodating demands, such as redoing work, against the profitability and sustainability of their business. In this episode, Stephanie and Albert discuss their experience working with Mission’s wide range of clients, and how they effectively address client challenges by buil...
May 23, 2023•18 min•Ep. 498
Is the world really ready for one centralized, government-run financial system? Skeptics believe we already have one, and they may not be far off the truth. This week, Steph and Albert dive into the topic of central bank digital currency (CBDC), a unified ledger, and how this would give governments unprecedented insight into where its money is going, and how consumers are spending it. Of course, with such oversight of spending comes a larger discussion of power, and how more of it will shift to ...
May 18, 2023•37 min•Ep. 497
It’s true, the world is changing more quickly than most people are ready to accept. And we can’t comfortably rely on beliefs and findings from just a few years ago, much less our childhoods. So, as we continue to grow, how do we – as both business leaders and human beings – make forward-thinking decisions when most beliefs we currently hold will inevitably be disproven? In this episode of Mission Daily, Stephanie tries to throw Albert off his game by introducing this topic just a few minutes bef...
May 16, 2023•38 min•Ep. 496
If you’re lucky (and not a judge or a lawyer) you will never see the inside of a courtroom. Over the last eight months, Steph has spent significant time in court, handling no fewer than three different cases. This is a massively inordinate amount of time, especially when considering she’s staving off false allegations. But, because of the people they are, Steph and Albert use this conversation to share their thoughts about attorneys, the legal system, and the toll these lawsuits can take on fami...
May 09, 2023•23 min•Ep. 495
Mission Daily is a successful show because of how real it can be for listeners. On this episode, the ever-transparent Stephanie pulls back the curtain again to share the latest from her ongoing courtroom conflict with “a friend.” As always, Steph and Albert lay it all out on the Mission Daily table, sharing their thoughts about the parts of the case that are on public record, the effects on continued litigation on her family and business, and the persistent flaws of the U.S. legal system. More i...
May 04, 2023•30 min•Ep. 494
Though its business model has changed a few times, Southwest Airlines grew into the nation’s largest economy airline by streamlining the customer experience to cut costs. All seats are coach, seating is first-come, first-served, and the in-flight amenities are… well… limited. But these savings are passed on to legions of appreciative customers. That is, until recently, when the airline was forced to request FAA assistance in grounding its entire fleet due to old, dated communications and routing...
Apr 25, 2023•20 min•Ep. 493
On this special episode of Mission Daily, Stephanie sits down with Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear and author of the all-new title, Stories and Heart: Unlock the Power of Personal Stories to Create a Life You Love. Within just a minute or two, the discussion stops being an interview and becomes an insightful, inspirational conversation about the stories all working people have to tell by reaching as far back as their childhoods. Throughout this lively discussion, Sharon and Steph share th...
Apr 19, 2023•47 min•Ep. 492
To most of the world, cash is king. To smart investors, cash is trash. Thanks to recent events involving certain banks, Steph and Albert have more than a few things to say about how little control we actually have over our own funds. And because of this, both of our hosts are all-in on the long-term viability of Bitcoin. Maybe only 5% of the world’s population is currently invested in Bitcoin. And maybe the flood of smaller cryptos is blurring the true value of new currencies. But even without a...
Apr 12, 2023•22 min•Ep. 491
The business world is riddled with abandoned podcasts. But, before you stream Sarah McLachlan and honor their memory, know this: Most of those podcasts didn’t fail because they weren’t worthwhile. They failed due to a lack of consistency, commitment, and promotion. In the second leg of this three-part series on building a better business podcast, Steph and Albert dive a little deeper into what works for (and against) many of today’s corporate podcasts. Whether it’s from a lack of purpose or a gl...
Apr 05, 2023•16 min•Ep. 490
Albert is on the road, but that hasn’t stopped him or Steph from sharing their thoughts with the Mission Daily audience. This episode marks the first in a three-part series about building an ideal B2B podcast – one that stands out in an ever-growing sea of similar shows vying for listener attention. Right out of the gate, they dive into the key questions they feel any business should ask before launching a podcast. Most importantly, “Why do you want to start this show?” “What is the business app...
Apr 04, 2023•33 min•Ep. 489
Lauren Berlingeri is the co-founder and co-CEO of HigherDOSE, a company focused on making biohacking technologies easy and accessible, to improve holistic health. On this episode, she joins Stephanie for a 1-on-1 interview about biohacking–specifically biohacking for women. Lauren explains what biohacking is, shares some experiences she’s had as a “human guinea pig,” and reveals how her passions, experiences, and personal traumas have helped carry her to what she is building today at HigherDOSE....
Mar 29, 2023•57 min•Ep. 488
This week, Steph and Albert tackle a listener question asking why Mission Daily talks so much about parenting when it is primarily a business-oriented podcast. The conversation quickly shifts to how parenting styles can reflect how someone runs a business, especially when it comes to team building. They also talk about how different parenting styles can affect children and their development, with deeper looks into Albert’s tough-love approach compared to Steph’s more tailored ways of meeting her...
Mar 28, 2023•20 min•Ep. 487
Do you have the curse of knowledge? We don’t intend to be “uncreative” but as we lead our lives and grow our businesses, we can fall in the trap of letting our preconceived beliefs limit our thinking. This is why Steph thinks First Principles Thinking is a cornerstone every business leader should adopt to help them solve problems better, faster, and more creatively. At its core, this mindset is about shedding past expectations or experiences and simplifying problems into core truths you can buil...
Mar 23, 2023•21 min•Ep. 486
For as long as we can recall, the business world has allowed credit rating agencies to have the final say on a company’s worthiness. Even if the system seemed arbitrary at its best (and corrupt at its worst), there was still tremendous value in earning a AAA rating. Likewise, there was tremendous fear of seeing your rating drop to the dreaded “junk” status, especially when it comes to a company’s stock price. In this episode, after a week that saw our company’s own bank struggle mightily, Steph ...
Mar 21, 2023•20 min•Ep. 485
Ask and you shall receive! After getting a FLOOD of feedback on our episode, "How to buy back your time (and why you really should)" , we decided to talk about it (at least) one more time. Today, we dive deeper into the concepts from the book Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell. Steph shares how to determine your "buyback rate" and why it's something that you should consider budgeting for, even if you’re a million dollars shy of being a millionaire. (Budgeting for this is actually a lot more affor...
Mar 16, 2023•24 min•Ep. 484
Is the story you tell yourself a limitation? Or is it your liberation? Albert and Steph examine why your perception of your personal history plays a greater role in who you become than the actual events of your past. Or as Albert's mom used to put it: “It does not matter what happens to you; it matters what you do next.” Ultimately, the type of life you will end up living depends on the thoughts you have and the goals you set today. You own your story, it does not own you. And it’s up to you to ...
Mar 14, 2023•30 min•Ep. 483
Today's collapse of Silicon Valley Bank marks the second-largest failure of a financial institution in US history. So what exactly happened? Here's what we know, how we are handling it, and the few lessons we've learned so far. --- Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected] Follow Stephanie on TikTok -> @lifeandtimesofstephanie Hit up Albert on Twitter -> @albert4waves Email us -> [email protected] Work with us -> https://www.missionsponsors.com/ Follow Steph...
Mar 10, 2023•27 min•Ep. 482
Your thoughts become who you are. If you want different outputs, first you must change your inputs. Steph and Albert discuss how to “retrain” your brain by auditing what you are consuming, including tips on how to calibrate your social media feeds for a more positive mindset. No, this doesn’t mean following more highly successful people. In fact, we recommend doing the opposite. They also touch on their tips for making business content go viral, and which industries they think are ripe for innov...
Mar 09, 2023•37 min•Ep. 481
Delegating. Outsourcing. Reprioritizing. To the average person, these terms might give off a sense of passivity and lackluster effort. But in reality, business success doesn’t have to come at the expense of your freedom. Instead, successful entrepreneurs know how to pass along work that doesn’t inspire them, so they can focus on work that does. This week’s episode tackles the question, “Does free time have more impact on professional success than time spent working?” According to Wall Street Jou...
Mar 08, 2023•27 min•Ep. 480
Albert and Stephanie continue their discussion about resilient business opportunities. Today, they share what side hustles they are investing in, including a deep dive into why Albert is betting big on Section 8 Housing. --- Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected] Follow Stephanie on TikTok -> @lifeandtimesofstephanie Hit up Albert on Twitter -> @albert4waves Email us -> [email protected] Work with us -> https://www.missionsponsors.com/ Follow Stephanie -&...
Mar 07, 2023•26 min•Ep. 479
