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How to connect: Submit Feedback Form - To give feedback or suggest an idea or question Book a Call With Me - A free 30min chat about your dreams Follow me on Substack Workingtowardsourpurpose.com Watch Working Towards Our Purpose on YouTube...
How to connect: Submit Feedback Form - To give feedback or suggest an idea or question Book a Call With Me - A free 30min chat about your dreams Follow me on Substack Workingtowardsourpurpose.com Watch Working Towards Our Purpose on YouTube...
In This Episode: The Big Leap [(paid link) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases] How to connect: Submit Feedback Form - To give feedback or suggest an idea or question Book a Call With Me - A free 30min chat about your dreams Follow me on Substack Workingtowardsourpurpose.com...
In This Episode: I share 4 tips to actually help your goals come true. Unison Studio's North Haven, CT [if you are interested in guitar lessons from me, click here ] How to connect: Submit Feedback Form - To give feedback or suggest an idea or question Book a Call With Me - A free 30min chat about your dreams Follow me on Substack Workingtowardsourpurpose.com...
In Episode Links: Follow Relished Roots on IG Unison Studio's North Haven, CT [if you are interested in guitar lessons from me, click here ] The Celestine Prophecy [amazon affiliate link] How to connect: Submit Feedback Form - To give feedback or suggest an idea or question Book a Call With Me - A free 30min chat about your dreams Follow me on Substack Workingtowardsourpurpose.com...
Episode 40 of Working Towards Our Purpose How to connect: Submit Feedback Form - To give feedback or suggest an idea or question Book a Call With Me - A free 30min chat about your dreams Follow me on Substack Workingtowardsourpurpose.com...
My Single: Between Lines Follow me on Substack 3 Books Mentioned [amazon affiliate links] Rebel by Graham Cochrane The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
Change is in the air, and Working Towards Our Purpose is back...but a little different. Today I talk about music, and quitting my side job. My New Song: Between Lines Follow me on SubStack
"I want to use music and the arts to really bring people out of the shadow, celebrate diversity, and bring them into community. To be able to give back, and recognize that everybody has value." -Adam I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Christoferson, the founder of Musical Intervention in this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose. Adam shares his powerful vision of creating opportunities for individuals who have been marginalized by society to be celebrated through their creative expressi...
In this solo episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, I reflect on the challenges of starting new ventures and the frustrations that come with a lack of immediate progress. This showed up for me when building my new website and learning Wordpress, and also starting a new job. I discuss the internal struggle of being hard on yourself for not grasping things quickly. As I navigate through self-criticism and the need for patience and grace, I arrive at the importance of perseverance and self-compass...
Phil went from not being able to get a job, to owning his own plumbing business, flipping houses, and owning 7 rental properties. In this episode I sat down with my friend Phil Restivo. A resilient and motivated person who doesn't take no for an answer. He is a plumber by trade but as you will find out in this episode, he is truly someone with a deep thirst for learning. Not knowing how to do something has never stopped him, and propelled him to owning his own business and multiple properties wh...
Opening a boutique supply store at the age of 24 after graduating college with a degree in philosophy. Chelsea Risling is the founder of Meraki Supply Co. a boutique storefront featuring products from other small businesses. In this episode we talked about her experience of graduating college and then going in a completely different direction and opening a small business. We talked about the the challenges and triumphs of pursuing passions, the evolution of purpose amidst societal expectations, ...
Joe George has figured out how to make music for a living. In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose I had the pleasure of talking to Joe George, a songwriter, producer, and Emmy nominated film composer with an unwavering love for creating. Joe shares his experiences in first falling in love with music, figuring out how to make money gigging at an early age, and finding his way into the film industry . We'll delve into his upcoming album "folk cinema" and the inspiration behind its unique c...
My brother Michael just came back from a month long trip to Nepal and shares what he learned. In this episode I sat down with my twin brother Michael to discuss his recent trip to a small remote village in Nepal. Michael shares some of the lessons he learned and shares his insight into the village's way of life. While he was there he helped rebuild homes that were damaged from an earthquake. We discussed his approach to photographing the people and the warm reception from the village community. ...
Cory gave one of his custom built guitars to one of his favorite bands after a show. In this episode I sit down with Cory Reynolds, the founder and owner of CRC Guitars, who shares his inspiring journey of turning his passion for music and woodworking into a business. We discuss the challenges teaching yourself how to build a guitar, the impact of human connection has on his craft, and the importance of doing work that involves the things you love. From his humble beginnings, to his plans for th...
A thought that I had recently inspired this episode. The concept of choosing what we are known by others. Connecting with people who have recently resonated with my journey, has brought me to the realization that we have the ability to shape our own narrative. From transitioning out of a corporate job to pursuing more meaningful work, to doing more music projects, I reflect on how my decisions and authenticity have impacted how I am perceived by those around me. It's my second solo episode, and ...
A business that was built during the pandemic to allow health care workers to have a little bit of self care. Today I sit down with Dimitri Cotman, the founder of Zenith Point Candles, as he shares his inspiring story of building a successful business from the ground up. From the challenges of starting a new business without any prior business knowledge to the importance of community support and self-care, Dimitri's journey is a testament to the power of determination and purpose. Join me as we ...
From selling insurance to learning how to grow mushrooms, Patrick Blanchette has found purpose in his work. He is founder of Union City Farms, a gourmet mushroom farm. After I read an article online where Patrick was quoted in saying, ”I could literally do my entire job without thinking” I knew I had to reach out and have him on the podcast. We talked about how he found meditation which led him to leaving his career in insurance and finding purpose in growing mushrooms. Patrick emphasizes the ne...
Are you someone who think's they can't meditate? If you are, you better tune in to this episode with Kobéy Smith. As someone who used to believe the same, Kobéy might just be the guy to get you to rethink what meditation is. We talked about the stigma of what people think it is, and what it actualy can be. We also discuss his entrepreneurial journey and the power of failing and pivoting and not giving up. Lastly Kobéy is a podcaster too, and we both agreed on the importance of authenticity in th...
This summer, the powder ridge mountain of Connecticut will be the home of the first annual Transcend yoga and wellness Festival, and today I sat down with Allie O'kane, the creator and founder of this amazing event. Allie shares her inspiring story of pursuing her passion for yoga, holistic healing, and above all helping others. She discusses the challenges of balancing a 9to5 job with her endeavors, her journey with different types of yoga, and bringing her vision for the Transcend Fest to life...
Today I reflect on the one year anniversary of the podcast and the 3rd year anniversary of me deciding to leave the corporate life. I talk a little bit about my journey of entrepreneurial challenges, redefining how my business serves me, and how embracing my authenticity will lead me to my next step. In this shorter episode I take an introspective dive into my own path towards purpose. Connect with me: Subscribe to my Substack Follow me on IG pleasantpodcasts.com If you would like to start your ...
In this episode I spoke with author, speaker, founder of the nonprofit Pajama Program, and someone who was featured on Oprah, Genevieve Piturro. I was so inspired by her book Purpose, Passion, and Pajamas, that I had to have her on the podcast. We had such an inspiring discussion I'm really excited to share this episode. Genevieve takes us on a journey from her traditional Italian upbringing to her successful corporate career and ultimately to the moment of realization that led her to create a l...
In today's episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, I sat down with Alex Angeloff, owner of Remedy Co and The Cultured Cafe. Alex shares his journey from a background in drug dealing and spending time in prison to founding a craft CBD company, and later opening a cafe that specializes in fermented foods. We talk about personal growth, healthy eating, and the impact of aligning values with actions. Join me for an insightful and inspiring conversation as we delve into Alex's path to purpose-driven ...
In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose I talk to my friend Chelsea Paquin about journey from finding her footing in various marketing career paths, to navigating the challenges of van life, to embracing her passion for astrology. Chelsea reflects on her transition from traditional employment to freelancing after getting fired from a job. She also talks about her experiences living in a van with her boyfriend for the past 4 years, and her deepening interest in astrology. We explore the im...
Derek Okley is an educator, business strategist, coach, and author who uses podcasting as a means to empower individuals and showcase the incredible work being done by ordinary people in their communities. He was initially inspired to pursue a career in education after witnessing the positive impact of his mentor in the special education department at a school in Brooklyn. This led him to work in a dropout prevention program where he absorbed valuable lessons and experiences. Seeking new challen...
In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend Raheem Nelson, a talented artist and entrepreneur from New Haven. Raheem takes us through his artistic journey, from his early days as a cartoonist and illustrator all the way to having his art featured in Time Square in NYC. Join us as we explore Raheem's experiences with finding sustainable income as an artist, the power of having a job for financial support, and not being afraid to try new things. Get ready to be inspired as we...
Today my guest Dave Phelan shares his entrepreneur journey from working in the corporate world, to starting his own startup app, to pivoting to a successful consulting business. Dave is an entrepreneur who grew up outside Philadelphia and studied business at Susquehanna University. After college, he started working at an engineering firm but always had a desire to start his own business. Together with his college friend Phil, they came up with the idea for an app called Loople. The app aimed to ...
Dan Barletta is one of the founders and owners of the mobile cafe, The Jitter Bus. Serving the New Haven community for almost 8 years now, the blacked out bus with artwork on it is a familiar site to locals. An idea that came from witnessing a ice cream truck and a love for coffee, The Jitter Bus started out as a simple idea. Through some hard work, perseverance, and learning some hard lessons, The Jitter Bus has become a staple downtown New Haven. In this episode we talk about Dan's struggle wi...
Karolyn Johnson is a devoted mother and passionate therapist. Despite not having a background in psychology, she made the bold decision to pursue a career in therapy after accepting her people person superpower. I met Karolyn a few years back when she was looking for someone to edit her new podcast and have had the opportunity to work with her ever since. She believes in staying curious and invested in life, constantly evolving and learning. Alongside her partner Raya, she owns a group practice ...
