Being Human

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/ My guest this week, Jay Jakub, started his professional journey as a strategist for Mars, Inc., where for 14 years, he navigated the corridors of the global headquarters.  As part of the chief economist's team, he worked with Mars’ internal think tank with a groundbreaking idea: the "Economics of Mutuality." The idea? That by investing in social, natural and human capital, you can increase your returns on financial capital.  It erases the idea that investments outside the four walls of the business need to be traded off against profit. His work proves that it’s possible to achieve win-win-win-win’s. We discuss: The four types of capital Chewing gum for good Improving DIY sales by getting homeowners to trust handymen Measuring Natural Capital How Stakeholder Capitalism can appeal to the Left and the Right Links: The Economics Of Mutuality Alliance Jay’s LinkedIn Profile Completing Capitalism - The Book

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/ My guest this week, Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan's journey into holistic wellness, is a tapestry of ancient wisdom and modern science. By integrating Chinese medicine, acupuncture, biology, and practices like qigong and Tai Chi, she guides individuals towards heart coherence and alignment with their true selves. Dr. Edith’s work extends into the realms of education and parenthood, where she champions a revolutionary approach to nurturing young minds. Through her minimalist lifestyle, she discovers profound joy and invaluable lessons from her children. Her teachings inspire a mindful, sustainable path to personal and collective well-being. We discuss: The moment that had her quit her tech lifestyle The instant healing that first opened her eyes to alternative approaches Why diet nor exercise are the highest priorities for health The practices more potent than yoga Maintaining throughout the day without coffee Links: Dr. Edith’s Website SuperWellness - Dr. Edith’s latest book

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   From managing a single furniture store to President at Starbucks. Meet my guest Howard Behar. His philosophy is not something you will learn at business school, yet the growth of Starbucks during his tenure speaks for itself. Howard’s approach is to lead with love. We discuss: Knowing who you are The power of affirmation. When the list of layoffs gets leaked Breaking Japan Compassionate emptiness Links: Howard’s Website It’s Not About the Coffee - The Book

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   My guest this week, James Rhee, has had an extraordinary path through life. With a Harvard Law degree, he chose to become a middle school teacher. From there, James switched careers to join one of Boston's most prestigious private equity firms.   His leadership star rose through his transformative leadership at Ashley Stewart, a company on the brink of collapse. During a solitary six-month struggle, he fought tirelessly to avoid liquidation, eventually dedicating seven years to revitalizing the business.  Through his work, James champions a vision where kindness and compassion are integral to leadership, advocating for a life where work is just one sustainable aspect of overall joy. We discuss: The moment he learned the meaning of kindness The real meaning of assets and liabilities Small 'p' product vs big 'P' product Kindness, Goodwill, and Math Applying counterpoint in business Links: James’ Website red helicopter - The Book

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   My guest this week is Rich Diviney, a retired US Navy Commander and former Navy SEAL, who, over his illustrious career, has become a thought leader in optimal performance, authoring the influential book "The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance". Rich's journey emphasizes the critical role of soft skills and character traits in achieving excellence. Drawing from systems theory, he underscores that a team’s success hinges on the interactions between its members rather than their individual prowess. With a mission to translate military-won insights into the business world, Rich advocates for the clear articulation and teaching of key performance attributes. We discuss: When he knew he was going to survive Hell Week As a Navy Commander, the attributes he most values for high performance How to develop attributes What he misses most about the Navy Why skills training is going to become less relevant Links: Rich's Website The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance - The Book

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   Oneness: that was my guest Brendan D. Murphy's nickname in his twenties, such was his early spiritual development. He went on to write 'The Grand Illusion', a book that integrates paranormal phenomena with contemporary science, aiming to empower humanity and chart a new course for civilization. His work methodically catalogues the wealth of scientific literature describing paranormal effects, providing a powerful bridge for those of us who are more scientifically minded into the world of spiritual phenomena. His insights challenge our conventional notion of reality. We discuss: Photographic proof of the aetheric body Playing computer games blindfolded Torsion fields and DNA expression  Sex adventures in the astral plane  The real costs of ugly buildings Links: Brendan's Website The Grand Illusion - The Book

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Stephanie Mines, Ph.D., shock and trauma researcher, founder of the TARA Approach (a unique fusion of Western neuroscience and Eastern energy medicine), and author of 'The Secret of Resilience'. Stephanie's work focuses on the transformative power of compassion and the inherent brilliance within each individual. She combines her background in creative writing and literature with her personal experiences to help others find stability, express their innate creativity, and sustain faith in humanity during difficult times. We discuss: Life as a bohemian in San Francisco Discovering the link between her father's head trauma and sexual abuse Finding Energy Medicine via a Japanese hippy A remarkable relief from Cerebral Palsy Rediscovering our original brilliance Links: The Secret of Resilience - The Book Stephanie's Website  

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Hollie King, a fireball with an incredible life story. After being diagnosed with cervical cancer, she chose to forgo chemo and radiation therapy, opting instead to heal herself with a natural, holistic approach. As a result of remarkable healing, she doubled down on her kitchen-table natural cosmetics and wellness brand. It’s now in hyper-growth mode, expanding to 50 employees and manufacturing across the US and the UK. We discuss: Surviving on Benefits Refusing chemo Healing through intention and mushrooms Building a 50-person business The leadership principles helping to fuel her outstanding success  Links: Sweet Bee Organics - Hollie's Brand - get 20% off when using code BEINGHUMAN20 at checkout Hollie's Instagram 

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Shay Wheat, an accomplished event producer who creates transformative experiences through events. If you're planning an event soon or part of planning one, this could be the episode for you. Shay's early experience creating social events at her isolated farm, to later forays into entrepreneurship, set her up for her current business. We discuss: Dropping out of Med School Losing it all in Network Marketing First experience with Reiki Managing energy in event production Three principles for producing outstanding events Links: Shay's Website

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Brandon Bozarth,  the founder of Integrated Somatic Inquiry (ISI), a process that deals with the root cause of our mental/emotional suffering and physical disease.  Dropping out of college to pursue network marketing, he found success but felt unfulfilled. After experiencing a raft of medical conditions he was unable to resolve, Brandon discovered German New Medicine in his quest to heal. This modality offers a radical new perspective on the nature of disease and recovery. After an apprenticeship with a renowned mentor, Brandon experienced intense, hands-on healing work. Witnessing profound transformations, he decided to launch his own practice. Brandon now helps others achieve meaningful change in their lives, with his clients having seen improvements in and have resolved depression, cancer, arthritis, psychosis, anxiety, skin rashes, grief, IBS and many other psycho-somatic symptoms. We discuss: Can losing a son lead to testicular cancer? How tumours may not be what you think they are How brain scans can reveal conflicts in your past Why your great uncle lived to 100, smoking and drinking every day What it means to live 'biologically' Links: Brandon's Website Brandon's Instagram Page