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We're talking with children's author, Lexi Young Peck. Even as a young girl, Lexi was known far and wide as the "baby whisperer."  She's just always been incredibly gifted at calming babies and connecting with kiddos. She took that passion and natural gifting and got her degree in psychology... and focused on childhood development.  Now, her heart is to create easy, straightforward ways for parents to navigate the complexities of raising kids. We're talking about her new book and specific ways to navigate fear with your kiddos and for yourself. RESOURCES: Lexi's Website: www.lexiyoungpeck.com  Lexi's Book: What Do You Say to a Dragon? MORE ABOUT LEXI AND THE EPISODE: Lexi's heart is to create practical and useful tools and strategies for parents to navigate the complexities of raising kids.   She's doing that in a number of ways… but one of the most recent… and the most powerful… is her new children's book, "What do you say to a Dragon?" It's a refreshing take on what to do when your kiddos… and frankly… when YOU… are facing fear and anxiety.  So, we'll be talking about THAT… because who doesn't need some new tools for the tool box when it comes to overcoming worry. Especially…  that temptation to freak out… when a dragon… real or imagined… walks in the room! By the way… Lexi is not handing out advice without having to apply these strategies herself… on a daily basis.  She and her husband, Josh, have two young children, Vivian and Xander.   And speaking of kiddos… Lexi is the daughter of my friend and former DTD guest… William Paul Young.  Paul is also a successful author who's written many books, including The Shack and Crossroads. In fact, Paul pointed me to the book and I was instantly hooked and wanted Lexi to come on immediately! That's why I'm so excited for this convo so let's get to it! MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 1:20 Quick announcement 2:53 Get to know Lexi 4:58 Why Lexi decided to write a kids book 10:03 Engaging your fear 13:33 How Lexi helps kids overcome fear 17:59 How Mitch handled fear with his youngest 20:16 The feedback Lexi has received 25:53 Meeting your kids where they are 27:31 Mitch's biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: So… what did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   What are some of your favorite strategies for helping kiddos face their fears?  What's worked for you?  What hasn't?  Where do you struggle?  And most importantly, what are some ways you inspire the kiddos in your life to dream big?  And as for THIS convo with Lexi... what's something you're going to try?  What's something that really resonated with you (big or small)?   What's something you're going to DO (big or small) as a result?   Let me know in the comments below. I can't wait to hear from you!

Jess Ekstrom is back and we're talking about strategies to help you journal, especially when life feels a little crazy!  You probably remember Jess from episode 242.  She's the founder and CEO of "Headbands of Hope."  And check this out, that for every headband Jess sells... a headband is given to a child with cancer… and almost a million headbands have been given away so far.  How awesome is THAT!? Since founding Headbands of Hope… she's also become a best selling author with her amazing book, "Chasing the Bright Side" AND she has her own awesome podcast called "Business on the Bright Side."  By the way…  Jess has been featured on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, and the VIEW… as well as in Forbes, Seventeen, Vanity Fair, and People Magazine.  After all of that… you might wonder how Jess does it all.  And that's something we're going to dig into today… because one of the most powerful tools in her toolbox is journaling. It helps her to dream bigger, think better and do more of what she's put on the planet to do.  So we're going to dive into exactly what she does… so you can be doing it too.   RESOURCES: Jess's first appearance on DTD: https://mitchmatthews.com/242/ The episode is called, "Finding the Bright Side in a Bad News World.) Jess's Bright Pages site: www.brightpages.com  Grab a month for free at: www.brightpages.com/dtd Jess's site: https://jessekstrom.com/ Jess's book: https://jessekstrom.com/buy-the-book EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 2:11 Welcome back Jess! 5:17 New problems need new solutions 6:55 Mitch's experience with journaling 11:16 How to know it's a good business idea 12:47 How journal can help you dream bigger 18:00 Creating conversation with yourself 22:22 How Jess  practically uses journaling day-to-day 29:13 Jess's advice for anyone starting or starting again with journalling 30:34 Mitch's closing thoughts What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   Do you journal now?  Has it ever gotten stale for you?  Are you needing something to bring some fresh ideas?  I know I did and I loved this convo! Which of Jess's strategies for journaling… and heck… for life… stood out to you?  What's something you're going to try?  What's something that really resonated with you (big or small)?   What's something you're going to DO (big or small) as a result?   Let me know in the comments below. I can't wait to hear from you!

Kim Kaupe is my guest and she's one of the hardest people to introduce… because her background is sooooo diverse and freakishly cool… it's hard to encapsulate.  BUT… I'm going to try.  In short… she's a dynamic female entrepreneur.  She has her marketing agency called "Bright Ideas Only."  Through that… Kim has helped people and brands like Oprah, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, The New York Mets, ACE Comic Con, Miller Coors and KISS to create raving fans!  Now… she's taking what she's learned and applying it to help individuals to grow their networks and relationships.  Call it an updated and revised approach to "Winning Friends and Influencing People."  We dig into her specific strategies so you can spread your ideas, grow relationships and get your dreams done!  Let's get to this. RESOURCES: Kim's website: https://kimkaupe.com/  Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe/ Mitch on Kim's Podcast: https://kimkaupe.com/mitch/ OTHER DREAM THINK DO EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY: Antonio Neves - A Bolder Happier You: https://mitchmatthews.com/307/ Mitch Matthews - How to Meet 50 Really Interesting People This Year: https://mitchmatthews.com/255/ 3 Keys for Meeting New People: https://mitchmatthews.com/nice-to-meet-you-3-keys-to-meeting-new-people/   MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: With all the wildness that COVID brought… Kim Kaupe uncovered a superpower.  In addition to helping celebrities and major brands grow a relationship with their audience… she's also started to help individuals harness the power of building relationships and influence.   Not by generating millions of followers on Instagram… but by being intentional about what you're putting out on social media and online… as well as how you're showing up for people in day to day life.  I think of a lot of what she's doing as "How to win friends and influence people… version 2.0." She's doing all sorts of innovative things… like her weekly LIVE podcast called "Coffee with Kim."  Which by the way… I was recently on and I loved it! Kim also has created courses that run in partnership with LinkedIn… and about 200,000 people have utilized those!!!  So THAT's huge. Plus… I've got to say… that if name-dropping past clients like Oprah and Katy Perry isn't enough to establish her street cred… Kim's also been named to: Forbes 30 Under 30,  Ad Age 40 Under 40  Inc. 35 Under 35 PLUS… she's been on Shark Tank  & a judge on the Miss USA Pageant Lastly… I'll just say that friend and past Dream Think DO guest Antonio Neves introduced us a few months ago… and since that time Kim's become one of my favorite humans on the planet!  So I can't wait to get to this! EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:01 What to expect today 1:39 Get to know Kim 4:18 Conversation starts 6:46 How entrepreneurship found Kim 11:50 Two winning strategies to build influence  16:31 The importance of growing in influence  20:57 How Kim is helping high-performers convert more 27:57 I know my superpower - now what? 32:40 Get quite and get away from the noise 35:18 Why you need to be on LinkedIn now 44:15 Helping others always helps you 46:48 Mitch's biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   Which strategies stood out to you?  Where are you needing/wanting to work on your growing your influence and being more intentional about building your network and developing new relationships?   What's something that really resonated with you (big or small)?  And… most importantly… what's something you're going to DO (big or small) as a result?   Seriously… let me know. I can't wait to hear from you!

May marked the 15th Anniversary of the BIG Dream Gathering! It's been a wild ride since that first "accidental" Gathering at our house... but we're wildly blessed to say it inspired countless events and thousands and thousands of dreams too!  And we have loved DREAMING BIG with so many of you over the years.  So, we wanted to have a special episode of DREAM THINK DO where we celebrate with YOU!  My bride, Melissa joins us!  Plus, we have some surprise guests who have inspiring stories to tell about pursuing and achieving BIG dreams.  Oh… and... we'll be sharing some behind the scenes stories we've not shared before… and we'll answer audience questions too!  It's time to celebrate.  Who's in?  Let's do this! RESOURCES: FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE BIG DREAM GATHERING and WATCH SOME OF THE VIDEO SERIES: www.BIGDREAMGATHERING.com    FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Adam Carroll: www.AdamSpeaks.com  Mandy Franje: www.instagram.com/mandyfranje/ Lindsay Palmer: www.hirealindsay.com   UPCOMING BIG DREAM GATHERING: BIG Dreams happen in small towns!  That's why we're teaming up with the innovative people in Earlham, Iowa to hold a BIG Dream Gathering this summer!   WHEN: Saturday, June 26th - 10am to noon.  Click Here to find out more and register! THE "DREAM TOGETHER" APP IS HERE! It's designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with others so you can "dream together" to make those dreams (big or small) a reality!   So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find "Dream Together" for your Apple Device: HERE Find "Dream Together" for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! MORE ABOUT THE BIG DREAM GATHERING: The back story is in 2006, one of Mitch's big dreams was on the ropes and he was about to give up.  As a last ditch effort… he decided to host something he called a "BIG Dream Gathering" at his home. It was an opportunity for friends to come and write down their dreams and goals, and then post them on the walls of his family home. Next everyone could read all the dreams and see if they could help with encouragement, connections or support. It was supposed to go for a few hours… but it wound up lasting a full week! And as a result… all sorts of dreams were launched. Everything from helping kids in Africa to a couple of dreamers scoring a contract with NIKE! These BIG Dream Gatherings have continued and Mitch and his Dream Team have seen this revolution take off with countless dreams reawakened and incredible connections made. To find out more about the BIG Dream Gathering, visit: BIGDreamGathering.com. To follow along with the adventures and to help inspire YOUR dreams, join Mitch and the BDG team on Facebook by clicking here.   THE EPISODE - MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 Welcome! It's time to celebrate. 1:59 Download the Dream Together App 3:11 Episode starts 3:41 What to expect from the event 4:11 Welcome, Melissa, and a look back at the first Dream Big Gathering. 13:47 Start messy but try your best 16:42 Melissa's dream to own a farm 21:19 The week-long instigator: Meet Andy 27:30 The role of prayer in Mathew's journey 29:19 Some of the Matthew' favorite dreams over the years 35:28 Granting permission to dream 40:37 The power of encouragement 42:00 Meet one of our first dreamers, Mandy! 46:51 You never know where your dreams will take you 53:07 Meet the women behind the scenes, Lindsey Palmer! 59:28 How Lindsey's dreams have evolved 1:03:31 Q&A with Mitch and Melissa 1:14:27 Closing thoughts I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: Leave a comment and let me know what stood out from all the great stories!  What do YOU think?  How important is it to go after dreams?  How do YOU decide which dreams to go after? Why do you think it's important to encourage other people to go after their dreams?  Seriously… let me know. I can't wait to hear from you!

Rachel Rodgers joins us! Rachel is the founder of Hello Seven, a multi-million dollar company that teaches women how to earn more money and build true wealth. Her dream has been to teach women—especially women of color—how to end the cycle of overworking, under-earning, and financial stress, once and for all. She's the creator and host of the wildly successful "Hello Seven Podcast." And her brand new book was just released and it has been an instant BESTSELLER. It's called "We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman's Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power. Rodgers has been featured in Time, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company… just to name a few. She resides in North Carolina with her husband and four kids on their 53-acre ranch!  How awesome is THAT? She's truly living the DREAM THINK DO life and I can't wait to dive into her story… so let's get to this! RESOURCES: Rachel Rodger's Website: https://helloseven.co/ Rachel's Book: "We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman's Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power." Rachel's Instagram: instagram.com/rachrodgersesq/ Hello Seven's Instagram: instagram.com/hello7co/ OTHER DREAM THINK DO EPISODES TO HELP WITH YOUR MILLIONAIRE MINDSET: DTD Episode 194: Frank McKinney - Philanthro-capitalism, living life, making money and giving back! DTD Episode 233: Jaime Cross - She asked for a Billion Dollar Idea DTD Episode 228: J Lee - Let me go do it like it's never been done before MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 2:24 Welcome Rachel 3:40 Conversation starts 6:05 What life was like for Rachel growing up 11:16 Giving yourself permission to make a career change 15:48 Don't let people talk you out of your ideas 17:30 Why we should all build wealth 23:40 Becoming a millionaire stats with your mindset 33:11 Practical tools you can use to start making the money you want 41:15 What Rachel wishes she would have known sooner 43:42 Mitch's biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   Which stories stood out to you? Where are you needing/wanting to work on your money mindset?  What's something that really resonated with you (big or small)?   And… most importantly… what's something you're going to DO (big or small) as a result?   Seriously… let me know. I can't wait to hear from you!

Erin Rollenhagen is joining us!  Erin is the founder and CEO of Entrepreneurial Technologies - which is a people friendly-tech company based in Des Moines, Iowa.  She's also the author of "Soul Uprising - which is an incredible book that encourages entrepreneurs and business leaders to trust their purpose and embrace IMPACT as the true measurement of success.  Erin joined us back in episode 253…where we talked about how you can be strong AND authentic. It's a powerful episode and one of our most popular of 2020… so I encourage you to go back and check it out.  Since that time, Erin has continued in her leadership at Entrepreneurial Technologies… AND she's also found herself consulting entrepreneurs and other business leaders to navigate the wild emotional ride of entrepreneurship and leadership… in life in general… as well as during crazy times. We recently reconnected and as I heard about that work… I wanted to have her back on the show to talk about some of the strategies she uses herself… and well as what she suggests for her clients… especially when it comes to our emotions… and thriving at any time… but especially during unpredictable times.  So let's get to it! RESOURCES: Erin's first DTD appearance: https://mitchmatthews.com/253 ERIN'S BOOK: "Soul Uprising"   Please link to: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Uprising-Erin-Rollenhagen/dp/0578531860/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1578696966&sr=8-1 ERIN'S WEBSITE: erinrollenhagen.com ERIN'S INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/erollenhagen MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 Can you resonate with this? 3:36 Welcome back Erin! 5:54 One myth about emotions that most leaders believe 9:26 The most common answer to "How are you?" 10:14 How to start freeing up your schedule 14:45 Categorizing your schedule 20:38 Practical tools that make your schedule easier 25:35 Is your ego running your schedule? 32:18 How Erin avoids burnout 38:10 What Erin wishes she knew earlier 39:25 Mitch's biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   Which strategies stood out to you?  Where are you needing/wanting to work on your emotions and being more intentional about your emotional state?   What's something that really resonated with you (big or small)?  And… most importantly… what's something you're going to DO (big or small) as a result?   Seriously… let me know. I can't wait to hear from you! MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today! 2:39 Jillian 'Juggernaut' Michaels 5:28 What Jillian wanted to be when she grew up 6:11 Jillian's journey to finding her dream job 11:56 Why Jillian almost turned down The Biggest Loser 15:11 The downside of being a reality tv star 20:33 Holding both your dreams and reality 25:43 Why Jillian hates social media 35:55 Dream Think Do-er Q&A 36:14 What drives Jillian 37:52 Bring it back to your 'why' 39:16 How Jillian balances a healthy lifestyle with her family 42:40 Jillian's hope for the future 47:31 Wisdom of the week 29:21 Mitch's biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   What inspired you about Jillian's story?  What stood out to you about her journey?  What resonated?  What made you wonder?  What's something that you heard?  What's something you're going to do as a result?  Seriously… let me know. I can't wait to hear from you!

Jillian Michaels is our guest this week.  As you probably know… Jillian is one of the world's leading fitness experts.  She's also a renowned nutritionist.  And… you may or may not know this… but she's an incredible entrepreneur.  Listen to this… in the past decade… her company, Empowered Media has become a juggernaut within the wellness industry… providing products and solutions spanning all aspects of... living a healthy life… as you live your best life.  One of their most recent huge successes has been their app.  It's simply called:  Jillian Michaels: The Fitness App.  It's one of the top rated fitness apps and it's won multiple awards from Apple and Google!  You'll want to check it out… because it is impressive… and incredibly helpful!Plus… and let's just bullet point a few more things here… she has over 100 million followers worldwide on the interwebs, she has a top rated podcast  (Keeping it Real with Jillian Michaels), she's released 20 fitness DVDs that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide.  There's so much more too!  But the biggest thing is that she's a big believer in dreaming bigger, thinking better and doing more of what you're planet to do.  So we talk about THAT and how she's done those things in her own life.  I think you're going to love this one so let's get to it! What's that piece of wisdom you wish you'd known earlier when it comes to getting clear and going after dreams and goals? RESOURCES Website: https://www.jillianmichaels.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianmichaels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillianmichaels/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JillianMichaels Her newest book: The 6 Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health, and Beauty, is available now on Amazon.     ABOUT THE FITNESS APP BY JILLIAN MICHAELS: It's so comprehensive.  Customizable fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness features in one single, seamless platform. There's a free trial and variety of premium subscription options available at: https://www.jillianmichaels.com.  (FYI: We don't receive any payments for this endorsement.)   THE "DREAM TOGETHER" APP IS HERE! Speaking of apps… the DREAM TOGETHER app is here!  It's designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with others so you can "dream together" to make those dreams (big or small) a reality! So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find "Dream Together" for your Apple Device: HERE Find "Dream Together" for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! MORE ABOUT JILLIAN AND THE EPISODE:  Here's a few more stats and facts about Jillian Michaels: She has over 100 million followers worldwide on the interwebs She has a top rated podcast  (Keeping it Real with Jillian Michaels)  She's released 20 fitness DVDs that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. And... Jillian's the author of EIGHT New York Times bestsellers… including her most recent book… The 6 Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health, and Beauty, is available now.    Most importantly…   She's the mom to two amazing kiddos… and she's an incredible human.  Jillian is living the DREAM THINK DO life… so it's a true honor to have her on the show!  Let's do this… Jillian Michaels… welcome to DREAM THINK DO. MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today!  2:39 Jillian 'Juggernaut' Michaels 5:28 What Jillian wanted to be when she grew up 6:11 Jillian's journey to finding her dream job 11:56 Why Jillian almost turned down The Biggest Loser 15:11 The downside of being a reality tv star 20:33 Holding both your dreams and reality  25:43 Why Jillian hates social media 35:55 Dream Think Do-er Q&A 36:14 What drives Jillian 37:52 Bring it back to your 'why' 39:16 How Jillian balances a healthy lifestyle with her family 42:40 Jillian's hope for the future 47:31 Wisdom of the week 29:21 Mitch's biggest takeaways   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   What inspired you about Jillian's story?  What stood out to you about her journey?  What resonated?  What made you wonder?  What's something that you heard?  What's something you're going to do as a result?  Seriously… let me know. I can't wait to hear from you!

Jillian Michaels is our guest this week.  As you probably know… Jillian is one of the world's leading fitness experts.  She's also a renowned nutritionist.  And… you may or may not know this… but she's an incredible entrepreneur.  Listen to this… in the past decade… her company, Empowered Media has become a juggernaut within the wellness industry… providing products and solutions spanning all aspects of... living a healthy life… as you live your best life.  One of their most recent huge successes has been their app.  It's simply called:  Jillian Michaels: The Fitness App.  It's one of the top rated fitness apps and it's won multiple awards from Apple and Google!  You'll want to check it out… because it is impressive… and incredibly helpful!Plus… and let's just bullet point a few more things here… she has over 100 million followers worldwide on the interwebs, she has a top rated podcast  (Keeping it Real with Jillian Michaels), she's released 20 fitness DVDs that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide.  There's so much more too!  But the biggest thing is that she's a big believer in dreaming bigger, thinking better and doing more of what you're planet to do.  So we talk about THAT and how she's done those things in her own life.  I think you're going to love this one so let's get to it! What's that piece of wisdom you wish you'd known earlier when it comes to getting clear and going after dreams and goals? RESOURCES Website: https://www.jillianmichaels.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianmichaels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillianmichaels/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JillianMichaels Her newest book: The 6 Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health, and Beauty, is available now on Amazon.     ABOUT THE FITNESS APP BY JILLIAN MICHAELS: It's so comprehensive.  Customizable fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness features in one single, seamless platform. There's a free trial and variety of premium subscription options available at: https://www.jillianmichaels.com.  (FYI: We don't receive any payments for this endorsement.)   THE "DREAM TOGETHER" APP IS HERE! Speaking of apps… the DREAM TOGETHER app is here!  It's designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with others so you can "dream together" to make those dreams (big or small) a reality! So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find "Dream Together" for your Apple Device: HERE Find "Dream Together" for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! MORE ABOUT JILLIAN AND THE EPISODE:  Here's a few more stats and facts about Jillian Michaels: She has over 100 million followers worldwide on the interwebs She has a top rated podcast  (Keeping it Real with Jillian Michaels)  She's released 20 fitness DVDs that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. And... Jillian's the author of EIGHT New York Times bestsellers… including her most recent book… The 6 Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health, and Beauty, is available now.    Most importantly…   She's the mom to two amazing kiddos… and she's an incredible human.  Jillian is living the DREAM THINK DO life… so it's a true honor to have her on the show!  Let's do this… Jillian Michaels… welcome to DREAM THINK DO. MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today!  2:39 Jillian 'Juggernaut' Michaels 5:28 What Jillian wanted to be when she grew up 6:11 Jillian's journey to finding her dream job 11:56 Why Jillian almost turned down The Biggest Loser 15:11 The downside of being a reality tv star 20:33 Holding both your dreams and reality  25:43 Why Jillian hates social media 35:55 Dream Think Do-er Q&A 36:14 What drives Jillian 37:52 Bring it back to your 'why' 39:16 How Jillian balances a healthy lifestyle with her family 42:40 Jillian's hope for the future 47:31 Wisdom of the week 29:21 Mitch's biggest takeaways   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   What inspired you about Jillian's story?  What stood out to you about her journey?  What resonated?  What made you wonder?  What's something that you heard?  What's something you're going to do as a result?  Seriously… let me know. I can't wait to hear from you!

In this very special episode of DREAM THINK DO… we're talking about our "Hiro's Journey (so far).  That's right!  We got a new puppy and I'm sharing some of the fun (and messy) adventures we've had in THIS dream journey that's been 30 years in the making. We'll talk about pursuing buried dreams.  How prayer played out in THIS story.  We'll talk about road trips involving 1,700+ miles… VEGAS baby… messes… mistakes… and majestic views. In this end, this is a very real… very raw… look at the last few months and some of the things a very cute (and messy) puppy has been teaching me about pursuing dreams and living life.  Let me know what you think! RESOURCES: THE "DREAM TOGETHER" APP IS HERE! That's right! Our DREAM TOGETHER App is here! The "Dream Together" app is designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with like-minded individuals so you can "dream together" to make those dreams (big or small) a reality! So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find "Dream Together" for your Apple Device: HERE Find "Dream Together" for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! Let's do this! KEY POINTS & CUTE PUPPY PICS: "If one of your dreams isn't right for this season of your life, it doesn't mean that it's a bad dream.  It just means it's not the right time to pursue it.  Dig into the dreams that are right for this season… and know that the right season will come." I prayed a dangerous prayer… "If you want it to happen, make it an adventure." Avoid "Future Tripping." It's where you spend all your time thinking about the future.  Instead, focus on what you can be doing in the present moment.  That's where the real magic happens. Some fun pics: Click here to see the pics   MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 2:00 Episode begins 3:16 The dream that has been in the works for 30 years 11:48 When Mitch's puppy dream started to come true 17:41 How prayer played into Mitch's dream journey 24:51 How even the random people you meet can serve your dream 32:06 Looking for the adventure in everything 39:15 Remind yourself of the truth 39:55 Where the name Hiro came from 43:27 The dangers of perfection 48:24 The puppy policy and how to apply it 50:54 What are your thoughts? Connect with Mitch! I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What do YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!  Which parts of the story do you resonate with?  What clicked with you?  What are your thoughts on puppy training?  What have pets taught YOU about life?  How does prayer fit into your dream pursuits? Seriously… let me know. I can't wait to hear from you!

Today, we're talking with Karena and Mia Steir.  These are two amazing humans… with incredible stories.  But we're going to focus on ONE particular story from something that started at a BIG Dream Gathering a few years ago.  I mentioned this story in episode 311 and you guys let me know you LOVED it.  It was the story of Mia… who came to the BIG Dream Gathering and decided that one of her big dreams was to write a book.  Well… she was really inspired by a number of people in the room… (and her mom Karena).  So… with the support of her parents… Mia got 'er done and wrote that book ("Victoria… the Drama Investigator) in record time!!!  Not only that but she was able to get that book into schools across the country!  So, we're going to dig into their inspiring story… and more importantly, talk about the power of pursuing dreams at ANY age and the surprise gifts that can come along the way.  Let's get to this!   RESOURCES: Click here to find out more about Mia's book, "Victoria - The Drama Investigator."   Click here to connect with Kerena Steir on LinkedIn THE "DREAM TOGETHER" APP IS HERE! It's designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with others so you can "dream together" to make those dreams (big or small) a reality! So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find "Dream Together" for your Apple Device: HERE Find "Dream Together" for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! PICS from Mia's Dream Journey: Click here MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 1:48: Download the dream together app 2:50 Karena and Mia Steir 4:11 Conversation starts 4:57 When Mia knew she could dream big 6:23 How Mia turned her dream sheet into a reality  11:45 Why Mia's book should be in every school 17:20 What Mia has learned chasing her dream 19:40 When Mia went on a mini speaking tour 25:11 Learning challenges and gifting 31:50 Advice for anyone scared to dream 33:06 Advice for parents that have a dreaming kid 35:04 Mitch's biggest takeaways    MORE ON THE EPISODE: After I shared Mia's story in episode 311 of DREAM THINK DO, her Mom, Karena, reached out with an update.  And once I heard THAT… I asked if I could have them both join me on the show to share it.  Because… well… you guys HAVE to hear the "rest of the story!"  It's a great example of what we talk about in the fact that when you start out to pursue ONE dream… you never know where it might take you.