Earn Your Happy

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Observing how we feel from day to day Being okay with not feeling motivated but still keeping up your routine How it’s not a time problem, it’s a discipline problem Finding out what you’re made of Believing that you can do things   Resources: Learn more: The Bliss Project Learn more: eventluv.com Read: A Tribe Called Bliss   Show Notes: When everything is changing and we have to settle into a new normal, you have the greatest opportunity to define what your new normal is going to be. What do you want your life to look like on the other side of this? Because this time, this moment in the world, is going to define who you are, and YOU are in control of what that definition says.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How people will gain strength in this time Communication during isolation Moving your energy around instead of letting it stagnate Finding strength from the “soft parts”   Resources: Learn more: The Bliss Project Learn more: eventluv.com Read: A Tribe Called Bliss Show Notes: We are all persevering right now. We answer your questions about how to persevere with a bit of levity, which we all surely need.   Question #1: @kylie_loran How do you keep a level head when everyone around you is feeding into the negativity and distress?   Question #2: @tay_pelletier What motivates YOU (and Evans) to persevere even in tough times? What's your why?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Finding the gift in this situation Understanding what’s in your control and what isn’t Sticking through the resistance Asking better questions   Resources: theblissproject.info Show Notes: Let’s talk about unexpected gifts. In this very unique situation that we are all facing, more and more people are waking up to see the gift that is coming from all of this. You need to understand what is under your control and what is not, and being forced to do so may be the greatest gift of all.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Figuring out how to make money from your passion Finding your true voice and listening to it Exploring your creativity Sharing the lessons we learn with each other through our art Resources: Learn more: in-q.com Read: Inquire Within Instagram: instagram.com/inqlife Skillshare: skillshare.com/HAPPY Show Notes: IN-Q is an incredible spoken-word poet and songwriter who has the ability to change your energy level and the frequency you vibrate at. I’ve had the incredible experience of being able to see him live several times now, and each time has had me laughing, crying, and feeling universal truths in his words. Seeing his poetry live was so inspirational that it led to me writing and recording spoken-word poetry for this podcast. I hope he inspires you too. Question Highlights: What is it exactly that you do? What made you open to exploring different ideas? Did you have to let go of a part of yourself to write this book? What does it feel like to tap into your creativity? How do you define what you are trying to say? Why is it important to figure out how to get out your vision and voice?   Guest Bio: IN-Q ​is a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list of the world’s most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO’s ​Def Poetry Jam​. He’s inspired audiences around the world through his live performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral, with over 70 million views combined. As a songwriter, IN-Q’s hit single “Love You Like a Love Song” by Selena Gomez went multi-platinum, winning him a BMI award. He has written with renowned artists including Aloe Blacc, Miley Cyrus, Mike Posner, and Foster the People. His songs have accumulated over one billion views on YouTube alone. Leading organizations including Nike, Instagram, Spotify, Google, Lululemon, Live Nation, Shazam, The Grammy Foundation, and many more have brought IN-Q in to motivate their teams through his keynote speeches and acclaimed storytelling workshop, a transformational bonding experience for companies that want to share their story more authentically. Ultimately IN-Q writes to entertain, inspire, and challenge his audiences to look deeper into the human experience and ask questions about themselves, their environment, and the world at large.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Creating “If this, then that” statements Figuring out how to break out of negative cycles Giving yourself momentum Connecting with other people   Resources: Learn more: eventluv.com Learn more: The Bliss Project Read: A Tribe Called Bliss Fast Foundations: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: Let’s chat about the most important thing we can possibly be paying attention to right now, and that is — once again — your mindset. What is your plan when you start to feel like you are not in control of your thoughts? This situation with the coronavirus is an exercise in letting go of control, but our mindset is one thing we always have control over. To help facilitate that control, we’re going to do some “If this, then that” exercises. This is a fun activity that you can do along with us at home to help you break out of unproductive cycles.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Riding the waves of uncertain times The number one trait of leaders Facing resistance when connecting with yourself Knowing when to push through and when to pivot   Resources: Learn more: The Bliss Project Learn more: eventluv.com Read: A Tribe Called Bliss Fast Foundations: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: We’re going to keep it light-hearted and happy because that’s what we all need right now. We hope to bring some lightness to your socially-distant walk or sitting at home.   Question #1: @carendecesaris Do you ever come up against resistance to deepening your connection with self?   Question #2: @brittmarieladner When you face resistance how do you decide to either pivot or push through?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What to do when you aren’t feeling prepared Acting fast to get back on track Stop the financial bleeding Building a powerful routine Find yourself a financial runway Inventing new income Building a September plan   Resources: theblissproject.info fastfoundations.com Show Notes: In light of everything that’s going on right now and the circumstances everyone is facing, we have seen a lot of people asking, “What do you do if you feel financially unprepared?” It’s okay to not feel prepared for this situation, but it is not okay to not figure out how to move through this as quickly as you can. Chris and I are going to give you six steps you need to take right away to get yourself back on track.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Cultivating radical empathy The importance of healthy attachment Being new at something after seeing success Figuring things out as you work Your audience is your past self Taking that first ugly, scary step   Resources: Learn more: cathyheller.com Instagram: @cathy.heller Read: Don’t Keep Your Day Job: How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career Listen: dontkeepyourdayjob.com   Show Notes: Cathy Heller is the author of Don’t Keep Your Day Job, as well as the host of the massively popular podcast of the same name. She is a songwriter, singer, podcast host, author, and summit host. She is an all-around amazing, epic human being who wants to help people find their purpose. You are going to love this interview as she shares how to get over the fear of starting something new, getting over perfectionism, and the importance of empathy.   Question Highlights:   What have you done to support people when they take a leap to the next level? Have you ever had a period in your life where you were isolating yourself? What do you say to people who have fulfilled their purpose and don’t know what’s next? What’s the next level for you that freaks you out? Can you expand on how to have the courage to step into something new?     Guest Bio: Cathy Heller is a fire hose of inspiration. She’s the host of the popular podcast Don’t Keep Your Day Job, which was given the #1 spot on iTunes recommend list of shows for the New Year in 2018 and 2019. Each week Cathy encourages thousands and thousands of listeners to find more purpose in their life and get paid to do what they love full time. Cathy’s show has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, HuffPost, the NY Times and Inc Magazine, and has 9 million downloads. She’s been featured several times by Apple themselves and the fans are resonating with how genuine she is. Throughout the show, she has interviewed creative entrepreneurs like actress Jenna Fischer, popular blogger Seth Godin, designer Jonathan Adler, make up artist Bobbi Brown, dancer Mandy Moore, Jimmy Choo co-founder Tamara Mellon, fitness expert Jillian Michaels, Starbucks’s Howard Schultz, and Gretchen Rubin to name a few. Cathy’s book Don’t Keep Your Day job is coming out in November with Macmillan. It’s filled with inspirational stories from people within her own tribe who have decided to take control of their life’s journey. Her book goes into detail about how to find the work you were meant to do, how to grow your business, and level up your quality of life all around. She is a phenomenal coach for creative entrepreneurs and she’s helping people everywhere find a deeper sense of purpose and add their gifts to the world. Cathy often says “purpose is the opposite of depression” and she is truly lifting others to be the happiest version of themselves.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Looking for proof of what you want to believe Looking for opportunity wherever you can Continuing to grow through hard times Resources: Learn more: eventluv.com Learn more: The Bliss Project Read: A Tribe Called Bliss Fast Foundations: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: This is the time we have been training for with all of these mindset tools we have learned over the years. You need to keep the mindset that is going to be able to move you forward and keep you positive. The mindset I’ve chosen to take with me may not be the right one for you, but it is the one that makes me feel good and like there are possibilities in the world. You need to find the mindset that works for you.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Finding the positive in what is going on right now Understanding different communication styles Not overlooking irritants   Resources: Learn more: The Bliss Project Learn more: eventluv.com Read: A Tribe Called Bliss Fast Foundations: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: We have some weird circumstances in the world right now, but one thing I’m good at is keeping things light and silly… and I think we need some of that right now! Let’s take some time to answer your questions with a bit of levity.   Question #1: @al.lanz How did you learn to use different types of communication with different types of situations?