“When you can trust in the unfolding, you know that every hardship you’re experiencing is only a hardship because it hasn’t fully blossomed into the blessing yet.” I’m super excited to release this latest reflection episode. April 2021 held a lot of teachings and because it was also the last month of my 20s, this reflection holds an extra special meaning.This month, I’ve been learning to cultivate faith. Sometimes, life doesn’t unfold in the way you imagine. Sometimes, projects and plans can take longer to come to fruition than you would have liked - and that can create inner friction! But when you believe that everything is happening FOR you, delays create an opening to explore uncomfortable emotions and experiences. In the process, you grow and evolve at lightning speed!    I’m super grateful for this month. April has given me the circumstances that have allowed me to experience who I am at a deeper level - and as always, I’m sharing all the juicy details with you in this week’s episode.  “The more I personally lean on reflection, the more I learn to trust in the unfolding of events.” If you’ve listened to any of my previous monthly reflections, you’ll know that Georgina El Morshdy is here to help us navigate this conversation. Here are some of the key takeaways you’ll hear us explore: The important difference between the paths of evolution and achievement. Differentiating between the idea of you and the real you. Faith and the gift of believing everything happens FOR you. Recognizing that painful moments often deepen relationships and cultivate intimacy.Cultivating the courage to ask for help from those you would normally support. What it means to ‘keep the glass clean’.And more...The universe asked me to step up in so many ways this month. But in hindsight, I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Allowing myself to see who I am at a deeper level, is an experience I’m always grateful for. It’s my hope that by discovering my recent experiences and listening to this conversation, you’ll have more trust in the lessons life wants to teach you - however they choose to show up.  Check it out. “Asking for help is one of the bravest things anyone can do.”Contact Info:Raj’s contact details. Find Georgina on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/georginaelmorshdy/ Summary/ Call to Action: We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Loss is part of life and we have to be able to support people better.” COVID interrupted our lives in so many unexpected ways. As the fallout of the pandemic continues, people across the world are experiencing loss and grief in ways we couldn’t have predicted. Some people are working through job losses, business closures, and shifts in the way we socialize, travel, and work. Others are navigating the grief of losing a loved one. In this way, COVID has brought the subject of death to the surface. Death is a conversation many of us in the western world are ill equipped to hold, handle, or lead - at work and in our homes. Serial entrepreneur - Tracey Ivanyshyn - is on a mission to change this way of being by helping founders and companies create a culture that holds space for good grief at work. This work is so important - especially during these times - because companies that can hold space for ‘good grief’ are stronger; as are their people. “Grief is like a wave.” Tracey is the CEO of three companies, a founder and a soul centered leader. She’s also a ‘retired’ social worker, with recent studies in Palliative Care, The Art of Dying and The Grief Journey. Selected to join Virgin Unite's 100% Human at Work Group, Tracey attends quarterly gatherings with the Virgin Group of Companies. She’s published in their annual Culture Experiments Collection alongside many corporate culture giants - Google, Zappos, Chanel, Unilever, Ideo and NextJump to name a few.In life, death is the only thing that’s certain, which means grief will tap us all on the shoulder at some point. By empowering people and companies to create sacred space for ‘good grief’, Tracey opens the door to borrow wisdom from death, so we can better live.Key takeaways:The mindset for shifting the grief conversation. Understanding the power of acknowledging loss. How to hold and support someone with grief. What are meaningful condolences? Allowing empathy to guide your response to grief. Exploring rituals for grief and remembrance. Tangible ways leaders can open up about grief and loss. Letters to a 10-year-old. Why Tracey is inspired to support people in grief. The two questions people ask at the end of life that you could be asking now. And more... This episode’s conversation is so beautiful. Tracey’s empathy, compassion, and heart shines through. She makes a challenging topic feel like a safe space to explore. Check it out for yourself. “I think that grief can trip us up because we don’t have the right words.” Contact Info:www.reimaginegoodbye.comTracey.forster.ivanyshyn (Facebook)https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefatworkhttp://twitter.com/goodgriefatwork Summary/ Call to Action: We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When you reflect on your journey, you’re better able to connect the dots.” What do YOU think about the world? How can you differentiate between the knowledge you’ve acquired from books and the wisdom you’ve embodied as your own? What is the truth of who YOU are - and how can you go about finding it all? Vipul Bhesania’s life transformed when he developed severe eczema while studying at university. His condition was so extreme that even sleep became painful because his skin tore so easily. Physical pain made Vipul question his ambition to become a successful, highly paid city of London lawyer. Instead, he got interested in philosophy and began asking bigger and bigger questions. Who am I? What is this force behind science? What is underneath all the layers of my identity? As a result of these conversations, Vipul transformed his relationship with himself - and cultivated the beautiful skill of expressing emotions through words. “When I connect with the feeling, the words appear.” Today, Vipul inspires other people to seek their truth through his Know Your Legacy podcast, and his new book - ‘Searching in Silence’. In this episode, Vipul shares the personal journey that inspired his spiritual evolution and empowered him to connect with his truth. Together, we explore: What inspires Vipul’s writing and creative process. How to connect with your true sense of self. Self-reflection and how it builds self-trust. Why gratitude is the undercurrent beneath it all. What inspired Vipul’s spiritual path. Digging into the concept of shedding. The power of building a relationship with yourself.The journey of expressing your emotions and heartspace through writing. And more...If your soul is calling for self-discovery and you’re ready to reconnect with your authentic self and unlock the answers to your biggest questions, this soulful conversation holds an abundance of clues.  “What inspires me is to channel more of who I actually am into the work.” Contact Info:www.vipulbhesania.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/vipulbhesania/Summary/ Call to Action: We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Inspiration really comes in the quiet moments.” We all have the ability to be creative, the question is, how do you access your unique talents and allow yourself to be inspired? The good news is there are specific acts you can take to awaken your creative being so you can express your essence and become your authentic self. This episode’s guest is Tracy Matthews - a jewelry designer, entrepreneur, mentor to creative visionaries and host of the top-rated podcast, Thrive By Design. Tracy’s life has been inspired by creativity and imagination ever since she was a child. Tracy has unique insight into what it means to be creative, and in this episode, she reveals it all! “The more open you are to hearing someone else’s perspective or point of view, the more knowledgeable you become about yourself.” Tracy has a passion for helping people tap into their unique creative brilliance factor to make more money and impact. She’s been featured in InStyle, Elle, Us Weekly, Real Simple, Martha Stewart Weddings, Entrepreneur, and The Today Show. She’s also been interviewed on various media outlets including Yahoo Finance, Entrepreneur, American Fashion Podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy and Creative Live. As the Chief Visionary Officer of Flourish & Thrive Academy, she helps other jewelry brands launch, grow and scale profitable jewelry businesses. Over the years, she’s inspired creative thinkers to use their innate gifts to grow their businesses. At Creatives Rule the World, she helps creative visionaries of entrepreneurial companies to spend more time in their creative zone of genius which results in more inspired teams, increased profitability and a lot more fun in business. In this powerful episode, Tracy explores how to tap into your creative genius - so you can express your uniqueness into the world. Here’s an overview of what we discuss.Key takeaways:How do you cultivate an energy of fascination? The power of role models for inspiring your path. How Cameron Diaz inspired Tracy to become a jewellery designer. The value of the nuance that’s often overlooked.Opening up by leaning into curiosity and playing with ‘what if’ energy.Playing devil’s advocate and debating for the other side. Rip-offs, plagiarism, and navigating copycats. Co-creating with the universe. The dance between the inner voice and external influences. Creating from source. And more...If you want to unlock your creativity and top up on some tips and insights to help you cultivate your skills, this episode has your back. Tune in now. “I try to have one day a week to just have nothing on the schedule where I can think about stuff and formulate ideas.” Contact Info:Websites: TracyMatthews.com,  FlourishThriveAcademy.com, &  CreativesRuleTheWorld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracymatthewsofficial/  https://www.facebook.com/FlourishThriveAcademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourish_thrive/https://twitter.com/flourish_thriveSummary/ Call to Action: We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If we truly want to heal as a country, as a society, as a world, we need each other.” Rewind the clock to 2020 and consultant, coach, author, speaker, and connector Andy Storch was riding a momentum train. He’d re-designed his in-person training business post-COVID and was getting ready to launch and promote his new book - Own Your Career Own Your Life. During this same period, Andy was experiencing some abdominal pain, which he’d planned to “tough out”. Unfortunately, the pain didn’t subside so Andy went to an urgent care facility. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. This diagnosis guided Andy’s life down a path that required a shift in priorities. He faced surgery and chemo as well as redesigning his life so he could manage his mindset and his health.  “Even though I have these challenges, I have so much to be grateful for.” Andy is the host of two podcasts including The Talent Development Hot Seat and The Andy Storch Show. He’s also the founder and host of the Talent Development Think Tank conference and community. Most importantly, Andy is a husband, father, and friend who is on a mission to get the absolute most out of life and inspire others to do the same.In this powerful episode, Andy and I explore what it’s like to receive a cancer diagnosis. We also explore how you can best help someone who’s walking a similar path to Andy. Key takeaways:The moment Andy was diagnosed with cancer at age 40.Andy’s relationship with control and how it changed through cancer. The struggle of asking for help. Specific ways Andy likes to be supported.Healing through the support of others. Gratitude as a force to help you navigate anything.The journey of accepting cancer and finding gratitude for the moment. Cultivating an empowered mindset for dealing with challenges. Three questions to ask yourself when you face a challenge. A mantra that helped Andy navigate these times. Why you’ve got to take ownership of your career.And more... “Nobody else decides your happiness, your fulfillment, or your success. That is all up to you.” Andy’s story is an inspiring reminder of the personal power that’s available - regardless of the path life asks us to walk. Everything in life is a result of the perspective you choose. In this episode, Andy shows how you can leverage the power of mindset to navigate anything with gratitude and courage. This man is an inspiration and I’m excited for you to hear his story. Contact Info:Buy Andy’s book at OwnYourCareerOwnYourLife.comhttps://www.facebook.com/andystorchhttps://www.instagram.com/andy_storch/Summary/ Call to Action: We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The more you can allow yourself to be seen, the more you heal.” For me, reflection is a practice that sparks accelerated growth. I’ve always got a journal near me because I know the value of capturing insights and deep-dives when they show up. Moving through life with this level of awareness helps me bend time around my learnings and lesson. It’s one of the reasons I can move fast, but with a level of depth that keeps me grounded. These monthly reflection episodes are quickly becoming some of my favorite to record. There’s power in riffing off some great questions and weaving out the narrative of my month. I benefit from this practice because it crystalizes my growth. It’s my intention that you get some benefit too by seeing behind the curtain on my life this March. “The voice that I’m supposed to be paying attention to is inspiration and love and joy and passion.” As usual, Georgina El Morshdy is here to interview me. Together, we always stir up some magic! Georgina is great at holding space and guiding my thoughts down a path that ensure I reveal even more than I captured in my journal beforehand! This episode was no exception. There are some gold insights in this conversation and I’m so excited for you to tune in and extract some inspiration for your own journey.  Here’s a flavor of what we discuss: Escaping the cage of emotional blockages. Using anxiety as a north star for emotional release and deep healing. The story behind my badass turquoise crystal necklace.The logical reason why purpose would be a form of pleasure.The unexpected role nature can play in your healing journey. What becomes possible when you calibrate to truth. What happens inside a sweat lodge.Permission to be messy and how this infuses freedom into your life.Allowing requests for support to become your superpower. And more! As Q1 comes to an end, I’m so grateful for my journey, all the experiences that have shaped me, and all the incredible people who hold space for me to continue on this path. I’ve realized that no one needs to walk this healing path alone. You’ll find confidence and courage inside of community. It’s my hope that by sharing my inner journey, you’ll see a bit of yourself in me, and realize you’re not alone.  “When you’re in nature, you’re experiencing the truth of existence. You’re not experiencing this man-made sort of fabricated bullshit lifestyle that we’re all chasing. You’re connecting with what’s actually true.” Contact Info:Raj Jana social detailsFollow Georgina on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/georgina.morshdySummary/ Call to Action: We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“A legacy is living in a way that the world is better every day, not just when you’ve gone.” We’re at a pivotal point in human evolution. As a collective, we have huge challenges to solve, and a growing number of people want to make an impact and create a better world. The desire to make a difference has been at the core of society for millennia. As humans, we instinctively want to help each other. Contribution is one of our core needs. The problem is, change-makers often sacrifice their own well being and needs in the pursuit of helping others that are less fortunate. As “noble” as that sounds, the stark imbalance between the acts of giving and receiving isn’t sustainable. But what if there was a different way to impact that held space for you - as a change-maker - to live an abundant, fulfilling life? This episode’s guest is Lisa Wynn - an award-winning Master Certified Coach (ICF), Certified Wealth Creation Coach, author, speaker, and host of the International No 1 Rated Legacy Creation Podcast. Lisa is all about changing the paradigm of change-making. Her work focuses on empowering people to create legacies fueled by love, joy, play, and inspiration that can be experienced NOW rather than being left behind when we go, which in turn helps individuals create a much bigger impact in the world. Lisa is here to show us how we can all create a long-lasting difference in the world without sacrificing our own abundance, happiness, and joy. Her paradigm-shifting work is having a far-reaching impact across the globe, and I can’t wait for you to experience her wisdom in this powerful conversation.  “Legacy has to start with your world. You have to get into a space where your world allows you to change the whole world. It’s very simple.” Check out this powerful episode to hear Lisa and I explore: Key takeaways:What is a legacy?Why self-love is a key pillar in legacy creation. Why we’re afraid to indulge in the things we desire.How to connect with your desires. The difference between change-making and game-changing. The dangers of the pedestal of old-paradigm change-making. Working with your shadow. Why the energy of giving is more important than giving itself. Unconditional love and the beautiful story of Lisa’s grandparents. And more...If you want to make a bigger impact while creating a beautifully abundant life that you can enjoy now, this episode is for you. I believe Lisa’s fresh perspective on legacy creation is exactly what we need, and I can’t wait for you to discover it all.   “Joy is a pure essence of lightness and celebration that comes from the soul.”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The divine itself is hidden like a treasure, like a gift inside of every single one of us.” There’s another dimension to life that’s beyond what we can physically detect with our physical senses. Whenever you call it energy, intuition, instinct [or something else], this essence holds the potential to deepen our understanding of who we are and what we came here to experience in this lifetime. The topic of energy and energetics and the power a deeper understanding of these brings is something I’ve been contemplating and exploring for a while now. Which is one of the reasons I can’t wait for you to tune into this week’s episode. I’ve been wanting to have a conversation about energetics with your new friend - Sheryl Netzky - for a very long time! Sheryl’s unique gift is directing energy in a way that helps people heal. In her work, Sheryl specializes in helping people, families, and businesses unblock themselves, evolve, and heal. She combines multiple skills and is the rare combination of business consultant, executive coach, meditation teacher, and shamanic energy practitioner.For over a decade, Sheryl has shared her gifts with organizations around the world, including:thought leaders on Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island, tech firms in Europe, leadershipteams in Africa, as well as leading visioning experiences for Gates Foundation’s teacher-leaders.Through her work, Sheryl has developed a keen understanding of the human condition and hasan ability to help others see what has previously been hidden or overlooked.Sheryl has a beautiful reverence for life and I can’t wait for you to tap into her wisdom. “If there wasn’t the suffering, would we change?” Sheryl is so generous with her insights and wisdom in this episode. We talk about a lot of thought-provoking topics including: Who are we as energetic beings? How do we raise our vibration? What does it mean to be a shaman? Why is it so hard for us to trust our innate intelligence? How to own your gifts. Is there a purpose for suffering? The Beautiful Creature poem. And more…If you’re ready to deepen your experience of life, unleash your unique gifts, trust more deeply in your intuition, this episode is for you. Sheryl’s reverence for life and gentle energy will awaken something in you - helping you to see life through a new lens. Check it out.  “Most of the CEOs of Fortune 100 and 500 companies are planning their days of what most needs to get done that day based on their three biggest gut instincts.” Contact Info:www.goodenergyheals.comhttps://www.facebook.com/sheryl.netzkyhttps://www.instagram.com/sherylnetzky/https://twitter.com/SherylNetzkySummary/ Call to Action: We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We’ve lowered the bar so much when it comes to what health and wellness should look like, that I think we’ve lost sight of what healthy actually is.” If you’re an A-Type entrepreneur putting in the work and the hustle to make your business thrive, there’s often a cost. For Chris Michael Harris, that cost was a health crisis. When he hit rock bottom, Chris was a 29-year-old suffering from severe gut issues, which created a knock-on effect emotionally, physically, and mentally. He had deficiencies across the board, he was bedridden, his body was beginning to shut down, and he struggled with suicidal thoughts. His condition was so bad; doctors told him he’d be gone by 40 - best-case scenario, 50.  This diagnosis forced Chris to review his lifestyle and his perceptions of what it means to be healthy. Turns out, he’d set the bar extremely low, and looking back over his life, Chris began to see a pattern of environmental factors which stretched right back to birth. Chris is now 34 and is in the best health of his life after committing to a journey of restoring health. He’s energetic, vibrant, and supported by the data he needs to stay in optimum health. In this episode, Chris reveals what it took to turn his life around - and in the process, challenge what it means to be healthy. “You can’t achieve optimal health and wellness with an unhealthy gut.” Through online training, memberships, and coaching, Chris Michael Harris helps people become Superhuman Entrepreneurs who are ready to make an impact in whatever it is they do. Chris is also the host of the Startup U Podcast What’s beautiful about this episode is Chris’ health takes center stage. We used the entire episode to dive deep into Chris’ personal wellness journey - giving you an insight into the recovery that’s possible when you take your health into your own hands. Together, we explore: Factors that contribute to gut health. How Chris figured out a plan to get well. What inspired Chris to stick with the journey to wellness. The power of documenting wins on your journey. What health challenges can teach you about life. Why your healing journey starts online. Healing without financial stress. Chris’ top book recommendation. Why you want to test your stool. And more! If you’re not feeling as good as you want and you’re ready to raise the bar in your life for what it means to be healthy, this episode is for you. As well as being inspired by Chris’ personal journey, you’ll also discover some powerful tips and strategies that will leave you feeling more empowered with your health.   “We are put in situations so that we can overcome that challenge and then bless other people with that.” How to contact WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterWe thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“True self-love is giving yourself the permission to look messy.” It’s that time again! The episode where I pull back the curtain on my previous month to reveal a behind-the-scenes perspective of what it takes to walk the extraordinary path through life. Through these episodes, I’m committed to sharing my journey as authentically as I can. Working on yourself is one of the most potent things that anyone interested in living a more vibrant, exciting, fulfilling life should do. The more I dig in, the more I’ve been able to grow and experience more. But it’s not always easy - and that’s what I want you to take away from these episodes. I want you to see the deep work that goes on behind the scenes. I want to show you how every single thing is happening so that you can step into higher levels of power for yourself. Our human journey - the trials and tribulations, the successes and the failures... everything is here to help us get to that place of absolute power and truth.This is why in these episodes, I hold nothing back… because there’s a chance that something I share may help inspire your next step.“When you feel like you have everything within you - when you have no feeling to fear - you are free. You are in choice.”And to help us go deep, once again, I have my Message Muse - Georgina El Morshdy - here to pull out all the juicy details! So get ready for a deep-dive conversation where we get under the skin of my most significant discoveries and learnings from February 2021. Tune in now to hear us explore: Why sharing your life lessons helps you consolidate your learnings. Tips for making your greatest impact. What it takes to be willing to navigate emotional lows. The healing power of separating the story from the feeling.What it takes to choose to believe that life can be easy.  Understanding the duality of self-love. Why the greatest gift you can give to the world is to be free. My hindsight word for the month. What kept me grounded in February 2021.And more! I hope these reflections inspire you to be brave. To choose yourself and permit yourself to be messy and to see yourself fully. And if something in this episode spoke to you, please reach out and let me know. I always love hearing from people who listen to the show.  “The more I allow myself to feel, the faster things happen.”How to contact InstagramRaj websiteWe thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.