The Lively Show

Today we’re having our follow up episode with Alex Ikonn, an awesome vlogger and the co-founder of the popular Five Minute Journal and Luxy Hair. Earlier this month, Alex came on TLS and discussed his fascinating journey to go from the brink of juvenile detention to now living the life of his dreams just 11 years later. Today, we’re going into the daily habits and mindsets that he has found most effective and included in his newest product, the Productivity Planner, which we can use with and without the actual planner itself in our daily lives to make sure we execute on our most important work. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in learning simple + powerful strategies to help them focus and be more effective at the things that mean the most to them in life and work.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   Alex tells us how the productivity planner was developed from his and Mimi’s own personal and business struggles. He briefly explains how he was influenced by the myth of the four hour work week and how that affected their lives. Alex talks about his struggles of procrastination and how it led to a goal to make productivity simpler. He recounts the achievement of their dreams and the comfortable lifestyle brought on depression to both of them. Alex describes that through discipline and focus people can create more freedom in both their personal and work lives. He reviews with us the structure of the productivity planner and how we can implement the concepts right away. Alex reveals the importance of focus and how crucial focused time is for many people. He tells us that those moments of self-awareness are there to bring you back on the course to be a better person.   SHOW NOTES   The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss The Lively Show with Mimi Ikonn #75 The Lively Show with Alex Ikonn #113 The Five Minute Journal The Pomodoro Technique Dandapani Dreamers & Creators Scaling Up

Today I have my first 2016 monthly favorites podcast sharing all my January favorites with you! In this TLS episode, I’m talking about a bunch of fun things including… some great rose teas and lattes, how I’ve upped my laundry game without buying a new washer/dryer, my new favorite mug which benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a favorite new nail polish color, and more. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear a fun, lighthearted conversation about the things I’ve been loving in January. SHOW NOTES   Courtney Carver / Courtney’s TLS episode The Rose Establishment in Salt Lake City Equal Exchange Organic Mint Chocolate Roasted Almond Tea Townshend’s No. 19 Rose Petal Tea Smart Sheep 6-Pack XL Premium 100% Wool Dryer Balls, Reusable Natural Fabric Softener Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones – Apple devices, White Smith + Cult City of Compton nail polish Detroit Rose Candle Co. Cinnamon Chai candle West Elm White + Gold Heart Mug Rising Strong The True Cost documentaryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today on The Lively Show we have one of our first repeat guests, Pat Flynn, of the Smart Passive Income podcast.   I’ve been a HUGE fan of Pat and his show for years now, and today we’re diving into a topic he hasn’t shared much about: the creative and entrepreneurial mindsets he’s deliberately exposing his children to as they develop. In addition, we’re also discussing the topic of his new book, Will It Fly?, which addresses ways that we can validate and test potential business ideas to determine whether they would be financially successful before we invest a lot of our time and money. This episode is perfect for anyone who is interested in ways to expose children to a creative or entrepreneurial mindset, or is interested in learning about how to test business ideas before investing a lot of time and money. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   Pat tells us about how he instills the proper focus and mindset on his children so they can be more successful in what they do. He tells us about how his parenting style helps his children learn by discovery and mistakes to grow up in a mindful way. Pat tells us the story how school children can be guided to become problem solvers with real-life applications. He tells us the reason he wrote the book Will It Fly and how it can help entrepreneurs move forward with their business. Pat tells us about the two different type of validations in business, especially the “business to self” validation to see if your idea will fit into your life’s goals and direction. He describes that being in alignment with your business idea personally is the goal to being happy as well. Pat talks about the various exercises in the book which help determine if your business idea has merit and if it is a good idea for you. He tells us which of his “superpowers” he would use to sell himself on TV’s Shark Tank if he had the opportunity. Pat reassures us that we need to believe in ourselves and embrace our differences to stand out from the crowd.   SHOW NOTES   The Lively Show episode Pat Flynn The Zig Ziglar Show Remind (Classroom App) The ONE Thing by by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Made to Stick by Chip Heath Shark Tank on ABC Robert Herjavec Mark CubanAdvertis

Today I’ve got a special Tuesday edition of The Lively Show for you with one of my favorite food bloggers when it comes to cooking or baking healthy, delicious comfort food, Monique Volz of Ambitious Kitchen. In January, many of us oftentimes start to think about small, healthful adjustments we’d like to make to our eating habits. So I’ve asked Monique to share 11 easy ways we can start to eat more nutritiously without sacrificing flavor aside from the (in)famous coconut. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about some fun, easy cooking + baking swaps that will naturally infuse more nutrition into our favorite comfort foods, or loves food blogs. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   Monique tells us how Ambitious Kitchen started from her days in college and how she wanted a place to share the things she was making. She tells us how eating “unhealthy” and her college weight gain pushed her to discover the better ways to cook and eat right. Monique reviews with us the things we can do in the kitchen to start having more nutritional and balanced choices by using mindful food “swaps.” She shares with us her favorite food swaps and recipes. Monique tells us how important it is to incorporate more veggies in every meal and how to do so. She tells us her opinion using coconut oil and how we can cook with avocado oil instead of olive oil for cleaner cooking.   SHOW NOTES   The Lively Show episode with Alisa Vitti Monique’s favorite spiralizer Inspiralized by Ali Maffucci 2016 the International Year of Pulses A Guide to 8 Natural Unrefined Sweeteners The Minimalist Baker Recipe: Fluffy Coconut Flour Pancakes Recipe: Paleo Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe: Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes over Spaghetti SquashAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today on The Lively Show, we are speaking with Chicago-based health and fitness coach, Anna Maria Locke. We’re discussing her mission to help women access their “enoughness” and her experience growing up trying to be traditionally “successful.” As an alumni of Life With Intention Online, Anna is also sharing what her experience was like and who she recommends it for. This show is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about how to develop a mission-minded career, or for anyone looking to learn about LWIO from a member’s perspective. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   Anna tells us how she grew up as a creative, imaginative and smart kid who was led to a career path that she really didn’t want to pursue. She tells us how her fascination with geography changed her career direction from being a medical doctor to something more enjoyable. Anna talks about how becoming a fitness coach did not really fulfill her life mission enough. She describes to us how she watched her own life’s journey and development grow and evolve through the years. Anna tells us how she’s now into learning more about our energies: both our masculine energies vs feminine energies. Anna tells us her experience using the Life with Intention course and how it helped redefine success for her. She tells us how Life with Intention allowed her to gain more confidence in herself and her current career path. Anna speaks of how success is not derived from chasing external goals and validation, but from within her own values, truths and her heart. She feels empowered because she knows what she needs to do to overcome resistance to regain her peace, joy and fulfillment in that moment. She tells us how the Life with Intention course has changed her life for so many positive reasons and that she has peace in her life.     SHOW NOTES   Amy Pohler’s book, Yes Please The Slight Edge The Power of Now A New Earth The Lively Show with Elizabeth PiperAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today on The Lively Show we are speaking with coach and author, Tara Mohr, about the work she does helping women worldwide to “play big” in their lives – based on their own unique Values. In the show, Tara guides us through a visualization exercise to uncover the wisest course of action for any situations we might be struggling with. And we discuss: the two different types of fear – and how to live more with the “good” fear, unhooking from praise and criticism, and a bit about the findings from my work and worth book research. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to get clarity on a situation where they might be staying “small” and find a peaceful way to move past those limiting beliefs or circumstances. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   Tara tells us how her childhood, specifically her mother, guided her to the profession she is in today. She tells us the external and internal barriers that affect women when “playing small” in their lives. Tara describes how she started on a journey to understand why women were playing small and what helps us play big, from the inside out. Tara describe the concept of Playing Bigger and how women can shift their loyalty to their dreams. Tara works with Jess on applying the “Playing Big” concept in Jess’s life. She goes over the concept of the inner critic and how to quiet her voice. Tara talks about the two types of fear people face and how to respond to each fear. She describes how being “hooked” by both positive and negative feedback limits women’s playing big and how to get rid of that. She tells about the difference between the should goals and a gift goal. Tara tells us some strategies to unhook ourselves when we are caught in praise or criticism.   Tara tells us about how the inner mentor has the answers many of the biggest challenges within oneself.   SHOW NOTES   Playing Big The Power of Now Yes Please Get a free 2 week trial of PrepDish.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today I’m answering a plethora of listener questions shared on Instagram. We’re covering a huge array of topics including the gluten + dairy free lifestyle, making new friends (and letting go of other friendships), dealing with family and friend reactions to my non-traditional career/relationship/life choices, podcasting tips, and much more. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear me share openly on a wide array of life, career, and relationship topics.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   The best self-care tips you can possibly share. If you had to choose your last (ultimate) meal, what would it be?? I would love to know your Top 3 Tips for new podcasters that you wish you would have known when you started!! Do you have any tips for sharing/creating values based intentions with a significant other who is resistant to the idea?  What routines do you find crucial to live a balanced life? What are your favorite gluten and dairy free meals?  What internal doubts or resistance do you currently face? What podcasts do you listen to? How you created your wardrobe as I know you’ve talked about owning less and capsule wardrobes before! Can you talk more about the gluten free diet? I did that this autumn myself, and felt SO much better. And are you afraid of “becoming intolerant”? You have moved around in the last few years – do you have any advice on making meaningful friendships in a new community? On another note: Have you ever stopped investing in friendships that were not supporting your Values? If so, how did you approach the process? How did your friends and family react to your choice to develop lifestyle and values based businesses rather than working the traditional 9-5?? I wonder how you’ve dealt with fear (if there was any) surrounding your divorce. Fear of not finding someone who meets your expectations, fear of loneliness, fear of the reactions from friends/family, financial fears of being a single homeowner now, etc.  Your episode on conscious uncoupling was so brave and true. I’m also wondering what, if anything, gave you that final push to make the decision? What made you feel that it was the right decision for your future?  How do you find it in yourself to be and remain so open and honest about yourself to your audience?  I’d like to know your routine: from taking care of yourself, to taking care of the house (i.e. cleaning, etc.), or anything else that you do to maintain your life (i.e. anything BESIDES work).  What is your plan for dealing with the loss of income a spouse adds to a household? How are you using the value based intention approach to make those hard decisions/cuts?  About this time last year you hit a bit of a wall and took a short break from the podcast. I am curious what is different now. What is more balanced, smoother, or easier? Because it does seem as though things have been better for you since then – calmer maybe – and yet you are still working hard. You have been self-employed your entire career. What did you

Welcome back to The Lively Show – 2016 edition! I’m so excited to be back in the host seat with an exceptionally wonderful + inspiring episode with Alex Ikonn. If you’ve been following The Lively Show for some time, you’ll know that Alex is the co-author of The 5 Minute Journal (his partner, UJ Ramdas was on the show in 2014), and his wife, Mimi Ikonn (a famous YouTube vlogger), came on the show in 2015. Like Mimi, Alex came from (very) humble beginnings, and is now living in London, travels frequently, and runs several successful businesses. In today’s episode, Alex is sharing the actions, rituals, and mindset shifts that have helped make his dreams a reality at just 28 years old.   This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how Alex has cultivated a beautiful, Value-driven marriage, career, and outlook on life. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   Alex tells us how he got to where he is today after immigrating from Russia to Canada to pursue a better life. He’s tells us how his parent’s divorce was a positive influence on him and how gratefully he was to be raised by a single mother. Alex tells us how he came from being a troubled child involved in drinking, drugs and crime and took responsibility for his own life.   He describes the story of how his mother brought home Tony Robbins tapes and how that inspired Alex as a teenager. Alex talks about his “gratitude walk” and how that changed his mind and attitude for success in his life. He tells us once he reframed his mindset, he saw all the successful people around him only as inspiration. Alex shares the two biggest things that make the biggest difference for him and his wife’s life and strengthens their relationship. He talks about the reason he vlogs and how that affects their daily relationship.  Alex tells us what his biggest resistance he has in his life and his career. He gives us advice for those seeking to fulfill themselves in life by believing the possibilities.   SHOW NOTES   The Lively Show with Mimi Ikonn Overcoming Disability Anthony Robbins’ Personal Power II The Lively Show with Brooke Castillo The Obstacle Is the Way TheBingoTheory.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Welcome, 2016!!! Today I’m sharing my favorite things from December, 2015. This episode includes a mishmash of all sorts of things that are bringing me pleasure including my favorite coloring books, non-fiction books, a dating class(!), eyelashes, and more. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to hear about several of my pleasurable + feminine December favorites. SHOW NOTES   Alisa Vitti Lively Show episode about hormones Matthew Hussey’s Dating Class: How to Get the Guy My favorite gel pens Secret Garden coloring book May Designs coloring book Detroit Candle Co. lavender candle Roasted Almond tea (decaf) Rising Strong The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship: A Toltec Wisdom Book Mimi Ikonn on The Lively Show UJ Ramdas on The Lively Show Where I got my eyelash extensions doneAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Happy New Year! In today’s Lively Show, I’m sharing the areas I’m planning to focus on the most in my life in 2016. After so many many changes personally, logistically, and professionally in 2015, this is going to be a BIG year for me on many levels. I’ll be sharing my biggest Values-based intentions, areas of personal growth, and my travel plans. This episode is perfect for anyone curious to know what I’m focusing on in 2016. SHOW NOTES The Lively Show With Jen Hansard The Lively Show With Alisa Vitti Rising Strong The Lively Show with Lara Casey The Lively Show With Mimi IkonnAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands