About this Episode: Professor of Psychology, and the Founding Director of the Center for Meaning and Purpose at Colorado State University, Michael F. Steger states that purpose is a collection of one or more overarching, very important aspiration or ambition in our lives. Purpose is the ultimate architecture that bridges where we are today to where we dream to be. It is about who we are and how we want to live in the world. To explore our purpose, we can assess our strengths and values, and ask ...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 24
About this Episode: Purpose is about being in alignment to our higher self. It is defined as something greater than any material or financial possessions in our lives. If we want to tap into our purpose, we should attach ourselves to a cause that is greater than ourselves, such as world hunger, the water crisis or climate change. Service to others without expectation is the surest way to tap into our purpose. However, we must note that we can’t be of service if our cup isn’t full - of love, grat...
Jan 19, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 23
About this Episode: To find purpose, we need to learn how to silent our mind, reflect on our lived experiences, and have a desire for meaning in our lives. Knowing how we relate to ourselves is important to creating the life we want - a life filled with positivity, hope for a better world, and liberation from suffering. We must learn how to disconnect from the world, focus on gaining clarity, and be intentional about our existence to truly achieve fulfillment. About the Guest: Jeffrey Besecker i...
Jan 14, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 22
About this Episode: Darrin played professional racquetball, achieving a career high ranking of #18 in the world, and knows a few things that many successful players go through while achieving great heights in sports: the most successful athletes in the world have dealt with many disappointments and failures, failure never ends because the competition is always high, and that the one skill many successful athletes possess when coping with failures and disappointments is the ability to get back up...
Dec 30, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 20
About this Episode: According to my guest, Noa Ronen, Speaker and Certified Coach, when we stop chasing our goals and simply surrender, we allow the universe to do its job to get us the things we want. When we’re so focused on trying to accomplish the big goals, we often overlook the small wins. It is important to recognize small wins because it gives us a sense of accomplishment and purpose, and reasons to strive for more. About the Guest: Noa Ronen, Speaker, Certified Coach, Author, Blogger, D...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 19
About the Episode: As Trav, The World’s #1 Bucket List Expert, defines it, purpose is about being in congruent with our values. When we have a sense of purpose, we are in alignment with who we truly are and the standards we have for ourselves. Trav suggests that one way to tap into our own purpose and achieve fulfillment is to focus on one or two things that matter most to us, and do it so well that we become a master at our craft. In addition, we ought to build our own “sunset” (or vision) for ...
Dec 02, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 18
About the Episode: When we practice what we can contribute to the world and make people’s lives better, we can align to our truest calling. We must ask ourselves, what do we want to be known for and how can we make the world a better place. The impact we make in people’s lives is far more important than our job titles and income. Understanding our “why” will help us connect to our higher purpose. About the Guest: Chandra Lynn inspires people to love life. As a transformational coach and the foun...
Nov 17, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 17
About the Episode: To achieve happiness, it is important that we must have multiple purposes—one related to our job, one related to our personal life, and one related to our family, friends and society. Purpose is what propels us forward and makes us look forward to the future with a smile. Because life changes who we are, our purpose often changes with it over time. In order to tap into our own purpose, we must do some self-reflection and ask ourselves, “What is something I can commit to that i...
Oct 23, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 16
About the Episode: Communication is important to how we interact with our family, friends and colleagues of diverse backgrounds. As Alissa, author of How to Listen and How to Be Heard: Inclusive Conversations at Work, states, we must adjust our communication style once we get to know people of diverse backgrounds. It is important that we keep in mind people have different life experiences that shape who they are and how they see the world. To treat people with respect, we must have a basic under...
Oct 14, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 15
About the Episode: In this episode, we talked about how to achieve upward mobility and freedom so that we can create the kind of life we want – helping people; traveling the world; and working however, whenever, and wherever we want. As Jermane states, it starts with being strong financially, emotionally and spiritually in order to make a positive impact on our family, neighbors, country and world. To achieve a purpose that leads to happiness and ultimate fulfillment, we must be the creators of ...
Oct 08, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 14
About the Episode: To lead with purpose and connect to something greater than ourselves, we must get clear about the direction of our lives. We must pause and take a moment to reflect on the choices we make. We must constantly question why we’re doing what we’re doing and ask ourselves whether the things we do are in alignment with our values, beliefs, and who we truly are. About the Guest: Dr. SooJin Pate is a professor; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional; and writer dedicated to cen...
Sep 25, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 13
About the Episode: From being homeless to getting elected as a politician, MN State Representative Rena Moran knew she wanted to use her passion and energy to drive change for good. Rep. Moran became a legislator because she wanted to change the unjust laws and systems that negatively impacted her communities. She believes the power belongs to the people, and if people get involved in the political process then they too can decide who best to represent them. To Rep. Moran, finding purpose is abo...
Sep 10, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 12
About the Episode: Serving our community is one of the surest ways to fulfill our life’s purpose. People serve in many capacities: through volunteer work, advocacy, donation, or in Zaylore’s case, writing a book. Author of Our Gay History in Fifty States, Zaylore gives voice to many LGBTQIA+ stories. His book tells the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ Americans, state by state. Zaylore’s book recognizes the significant individuals, places, and events around the country that pave the way for LGBTQ E...
Sep 02, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 11
About the Episode: In this episode, J.B. Mayo-Moschkau, an Associate Professor, discusses how we can transform businesses and help them get in touch with their higher calling. As J.B. states, transforming businesses means encouraging people within organizations to take a very hard look at themselves and their conduct, and have them ask themselves the following questions: Are they seeing people as human beings when interacting with others, are they connecting with people who look and think differ...
Aug 05, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 10
About the Episode: Engaging in advocacy, or organizing, is sometimes tough work as big wins are often accompanied by many losses along the way. Because of this, organizing requires us to bring our whole self to work and to really pay attention to how we’re showing up in order to inspire people to act and create positive change. We must also take care of ourselves in the process so that we don’t burn out as organizing work can be overwhelming. As Monica suggests, one of the ways that we can inves...
Jul 22, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 9
About the Episode: In this episode, my guest, Anne Phibbs, Founder of Strategic Diversity Initiatives, discusses what it takes to be a good leader, and the characteristics a good leader possesses. Anne states that good leaders don’t view themselves as being in a position of power or what kind of job they have. Instead, they possess strong emotional intelligence that allows them to build and maintain healthy and positive relationships with others in order to lead. Good leaders also have high self...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 8
When the future is so uncertain, what do you plan for and how do you keep yourself motivated in your goals and dreams? In times of uncertainty, should you be focusing on your ambition or reflecting on who you want to be? Having a purpose may be the answer to all these questions. Tune in to this episode to find out how you can create your own purpose and use it to make sense of your life in the midst of uncertainty. As my guest, DyShaun Muhammad, Global Head of Brand Marketing for Uber Eats, stat...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 7
About the Episode: If you want to impact people’s lives, start by being comfortable with taking risks, uncertainty and getting in the middle of the fight, according to my guest, Matt Musel, Director of Advocacy and Public Leadership. Matt believes to create the kind of change we want to see in our communities, we must apply the knowledge and theories we’ve acquired in classroom discussions to real world settings. The work of building power happens through the application of knowledge and experie...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 6
To discover your life purpose, you must do one or all of the following: Be still and listen to your inner voice, practice meditation, go on a silent retreat, surround yourself with nature, and/or engage with people in a meaningful way about an important topic. These are just some of the ideas mentioned in this episode with my guest, Jessica Shryack, an Organizational Development Consultant, whose life work is to help teams collaboratively solve problems and develop a path forward. Jessica has ov...
May 17, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Are you interested in developing your leadership capabilities while making an impact in your communities? Then you’ll want to listen to this episode where my guest, John Sullivan, talks about creating change through community involvement and board service. John is currently the Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Carlson, Inc. In his current professional position, John provides primary support to the company's Board of Directors. He also serves on an executive te...
Nov 30, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, our guest is Gary Peter, a talented writer, author, faculty member, and former lawyer. Gary is the author of the book titled, Oranges, consist of short stories about a life of a gay man living in the Midwest who is faced with life challenges such as dealing with his sexual orientation and acceptance during the AIDS epidemic, facing his mother’s death and an aging farther, and encountering difficulties of starting over after losing a partner. Oranges has changed how we think abou...
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, learn how to leverage your brain and creativity to achieve the life you want. Scott Mikesh, an advocate of self-empowerment, mental fitness, and health and wellness, talks to us about how to tap into your creativity to get what you want in life so that you can be your best, live longer, and be happier. As Scott says, it starts with head first.
Sep 30, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2
You’ll gain useful content that you can apply immediately to your own life to create value, meaning and success. Moreover, you’ll be equipped with confidence, skills and knowledge to help drive you towards achieving your purpose.
Sep 08, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
