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Dec 25, 2022 • 53min

Anjali Bhimani Unboxing | I am Fun Size & So Are You

Anjali Bhimani was born in Cleveland, OH, and raised in Orange County, CA, by Drs. Ela and Bharat Bhimani. After performing in school and community theatre for most of her young life, she went on to earn a degree in theatre from Northwestern University’s highly acclaimed theatre school, with a certificate in musical theatre. Anjali continued performing on Broadway when she joined the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bombay Dreams, going on to take over the role of Bollywood diva Rani in the hit musical. On television and film, Anjali has been seen as Bina on Netflix’s Special, Joya on Alex Inc, and tiger mom Nina Patel on ABC’s hit comedy, Modern Family. Other notable appearances include Marvel’s Runaways, S.W.A.T., Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Grace and Frankie, The Neighborhood Miss India America, Silicon Valley, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, NCIS: Los Angeles, The Fosters, Necessary Roughness, Law and Order: SVU, The Sopranos, and more. In 2017, she created the positivity and life-hacking web series I Am Fun Size on YouTube, a series in which she shares her experiences and interviews other well-known performers in order to help people looking to live fuller, bigger lives. The upcoming companion book, I Am Fun Size, And So Are YOU!, will be available in 2022. Get my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS► AMAZON UKCONNECT WITH JAY & THE STORY BOX► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER  ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 22, 2022 • 45min

Chalene Johnson Unboxing | Find Your Focus & Set Better Goals

Chalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top health podcaster with over 70 million downloads of her show. Tens of millions of people around the globe have transformed their bodies and their lives with her help, and her fitness programs have been featured in gyms and on TV for more than 12 years.  She and Bret, her husband of over twenty years, are the founders of the SmartLife movement. Together, they have built and sold several multimillion-dollar lifestyle companies and helped countless people to do the same.Chalene and her husband have trained tens of thousands of fitness professionals and consulted with the world’s largest health club chains. She has sold millions of fitness videos and holds The Guinness Book of World Records for having starred in the most fitness videos. Chalene has designed several number-one-ranked fitness and diet programs for industry giants, including Beachbody, the creators of p90x, Insanity, Turbo Jam, Piyo, and more.Get my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS► AMAZON UKCONNECT WITH JAY & THE STORY BOX► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER  ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE  SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 4min

Linda Thai Unboxing | Healing Complex Trauma

Linda is a trauma therapist and educator who specializes in brain and body-based modalities for addressing complex developmental trauma. She is highly sought after for her trainings in trauma-informed care, compassion fatigue resilience, and vicarious trauma recovery skills for human services professionals. As an adjunct faculty member in the Social Work Department at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Linda's decolonized approach to education and engaging teaching style makes her well-loved with students. She assists internationally renowned psychiatrist and trauma expert, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, with his private small group psychotherapy workshops aimed at healing attachment trauma. She has a Master of Social Work with an emphasis on the neurobiology of attachment and trauma.Dr Bessel x The Story Box Get my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS► AMAZON UKCONNECT WITH JAY & THE STORY BOX► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER  ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE  SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! ► Apple Podcast ► Spotify ► YouTube  Enjoying The Show? Consider Subscribing To YouTube & Apple Podcasts, Please Leave A 5-Star Rating and Review over on Apple Podcasts.► Support The Show Here:Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 18, 2022 • 37min

Ron Boss Everline Unboxing | Kevin Hart's Personal Trainer on Don't Quit

Ron 'Boss' Everline's precision in the boardroom has taken him from trainer to partner with clients like comedian and entertainer Kevin Hart, pioneering and managing deals with JP Morgan Chase, Nike, and Rally Health. His company maintains a portfolio of clients and trainers around the U.S. and U.A.E. that includes fortune 100 and 500 company CEO. For Boss, it has always been more than fitness, it's about understanding what is required to keep up in a world full of winners through tactical approaches for elevated results. Connect with Boss here: Instagram Facebook Get my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS► AMAZON UKCONNECT WITH JAY & THE STORY BOX► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER  ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE  SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! ► Apple Podcast ► Spotify ► YouTube  Enjoying The Show? Consider Subscribing To YouTube & Apple Podcasts, Please Leave A 5-Star Rating and Review over on Apple Podcasts.► Support The Show Here:Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 15, 2022 • 49min

Michael Rubino Unboxing | How to fix the air quality of our homes

MICHAEL RUBINO is an air quality expert and wellness advocate, helping to bridge the gap between our homes and their direct impact on health. He is the founder and CEO of HomeCleanse (formerly known as All American Restoration), a company dedicated to addressing the worldwide health epidemic caused by poor indoor air quality. He works closely with the company's advisory team, which includes global well-being trailblazers Deepak Chopra’s The Chopra Foundation and Gwyneth Paltrow, to achieve the company's mission to improve the quality of life for 100 million people each year by 2030. Rubino is also the founder of Change the Air Foundation, a nonprofit committed to empowering the world to achieve better health by establishing safer and healthier indoor environments. In an effort to share his expert knowledge, Rubino has authored the book, The Mold Medic: An Expert’s Guide on Mold Removal., and is an ongoing contributor to MindBodyGreen. He has been featured on Gwyneth Paltrow’s The goop Podcast, LIVESTRONG, Dr. Will Cole's The Art of Being Well Podcast, Forbes, MarketWatch, and USA Today.Get my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS► AMAZON UKCONNECT WITH JAY & THE STORY BOX► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER  ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 13, 2022 • 53min

Josh Smith Unboxing | Saving Masculinity

Manhood is under attack today. Toxic Masculinity is on the rise making men feel like they can't be men. How do we save our men? That's what this conversation with Josh Smith is all about. J. Josh Smith is the senior pastor of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. He and his wife, Andrea, have four daughters and one son. He is the author of Preaching for a Verdict and co-author of The Psalm 1-50 volume in the Christ-Centered Exposition Series.The Titus Ten: Foundations for Godly ManhoodGet my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS► AMAZON UKCONNECT WITH JAY & THE STORY BOX► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER  ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE  SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! ► Apple Podcast ► Spotify ► YouTube  Enjoying The Show? Consider Subscribing To YouTube & Apple Podcasts, Please Leave A 5-Star Rating and Review over on Apple Podcasts.► Support The Show Here:Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 11, 2022 • 44min

Trudy Cathy White Unboxing | Leave A Legacy That Lasts

Trudy Cathy White is the daughter of Truett and Jeannette Cathy, and like her father, she is a beloved leader, communicator, and entrepreneur. Trudy Cathy White is a native Georgian and the only daughter of Jeannette and S. Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A, Inc. An ambassador for the family business, Trudy has held various roles within Chick-fil-A including that of restaurant operator at just 19 years old. Trudy and her husband, John, served as missionaries in Brazil and co-founded Lifeshape and Impact 360 Institute. A developer and encourager at heart, White served as the Director of WinShape Camps for Girls from 2003-2017. She is a speaker, author, dedicated wife, mother of four, and grandmother of fifteen. Every day she is fueled by her passion to be intentional with her influence. In everything Trudy does, she is led by her commitment to obeying God’s leadership, nurturing family relationships, and promoting Godly character in the next generation.Get A Legacy That Lasts Connect with Trudy Instagram Facebook Get my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS► AMAZON UKSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 8, 2022 • 53min

Ritu Bhasin Unboxing | Living A Life of Authentic Inclusion

Ritu Bhasin is an award-winning speaker, consultant, author, and internationally recognized expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), authentic leadership, anti-racism, and personal empowerment for people from equity-seeking communities.As Founder and President of Bhasin consulting inc. (BCI), Ritu has worked with hundreds of top organizations and senior leadership teams around the world and, as a professional speaker, she has presented to hundreds of thousands of people globally. Ritu is also a certified cultural competence coach and a certified neuro-strategies coach who has personally coached over a thousand people.Ritu’s first book, the Amazon bestseller The Authenticity Principle: Resist Conformity, Embrace Differences and Transform How You Live, Work, and Lead, was released in 2017. She is currently writing her second book, which is slated for release in 2023.Get my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS► AMAZON UKCONNECT WITH JAY & THE STORY BOX► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER  ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE  SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! ► Apple Podcast ► Spotify ► YouTube  Enjoying The Show? Consider Subscribing To YouTube & Apple Podcasts, Please Leave A 5-Star Rating and Review over on Apple Podcasts.► Support The Show Here:Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 6, 2022 • 44min

Christine Courtenay Unboxing | Bryce Courtenay A Storyteller

‘In the end, if someone says, “Here lies Bryce Courtenay, a storyteller”, my life will have been worthwhile.’ - Bryce CourtenayIt has been widely reported that approximately one in three Australian households own a Bryce Courtenay book. Bryce started writing novels aged 52: twenty-one books in twenty-three years. Most of them became number-one bestsellers and his debut novel The Power of One went on to sell millions of copies.Christine Courtenay (nee Gee) was born in north-eastern Victoria in 1954 and grew up on a cattle property before graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from the Australian National University.In 1975 she co-founded Australian Himalayan Expeditions, which offered trekking trips to the Himalayas and became a world leader in adventure travel. In 1989 she created her own marketing company and was engaged in several pioneering tourism projects. She also worked alongside acclaimed authors, world-renowned mountaineers, and polar explorers.Get Storyteller here:Get my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS► AMAZON UKCONNECT WITH JAY & THE STORY BOX► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER  ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 4, 2022 • 59min

AJ Jacobs Unboxing | How To Be More Curious Around Difficult People & Conversations

A.J. Jacobs is an author, journalist, lecturer, and human guinea pig. He has written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor and a dash of self-help.He is also an editor at large at Esquire magazine, a commentator on NPR, and a columnist for Mental Floss magazine. He is currently helping to build a family tree of the entire world and holding the biggest family reunion ever in 2015. His first book is called The Know-It-All: One Man’s Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World (Simon & Schuster, 2004). The memoir — which spent two months on the New York Times bestseller list — chronicles the 18 months Jacobs spent reading the entire Encyclopedia Britannica in a quest to learn everything in the world. After trying to improve his mind, he turned to his spirit. The Year of Living Biblically: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible (2007) tells of his attempt to follow the hundreds of rules in the Good Book.Learn more about AJ here: Connect with AJ Instagram Twitter Get my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS► AMAZON UKSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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