Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill

Nearly two and ½ decades agon, Ed Mylett and his newlywed were showering at the apartment complex they were rentings outside shower because their own water had been turned off. Their car had been repossessed. Their electricity had been shut off and now they didn't even have water. Growing up in a as he calls it "typical dysfunctional household" Ed was shy, humble and enjoyed silence. He didn't "Expect" anything great to happen to him but he had dreams and a strong vision for a life of possibility. He believed in investing in himself AND in finding others who would believe in him. You can become an entirely different person tomorrow by changing how you think and the actions that you take and WORKING hard. That is exactly what Ed did. Practicing gratitude, praying, having strong intentions and taking massive action is what changed him and propelled him into a high level of success. Today, Ed is one of the premier business leaders, peak performance experts, and motivational speakers in the world. He has a passion for mentoring and coaching others on what it takes to become a champion in all areas of life. He has shared the stage and has very close personal relationships with other business legends such as Tony Robbins, John Maxwell, Phil Knight and many others. Join in today and learn how Ed Mylett continually LEVELS UP and creates EVERYTHING from NOTHING. In this episode, you will learn: How to overcome insecurities Why rock bottom doesn't mean the end How inspiring others can uplift you Why you should invest in yourself

SPECIAL EDITION on Leveling Up Today! Today, one of my personal coaches and mentors, Michael Strasner joins us! If you don't know Michaels work yet, you will! He is a master leader in the work of personal and professional coaching and has been doing this for over 30 year! Through his life changing transformative workshops, trainings, seminars and keynote speaking he has PERSONALLY impacted, inspired and made a profound difference with thousands of people (INCLUDING ME) throughout the world. Some of his clients include Fortune 500 companies, CEO's, Presidents, professional athletes, entertainers and his specialty, entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur himself, Michael is a TRUE EXAMPLE of leveling up and creating everything from nothing. He has created and invented several successful and profitable businesses including designing extraordinary training programs including his Mastering the Art of Leadership/Phd Program, currently being offered in multiple countries Join us today and learn how Michael coaches OTHERS to Level UP and create everything from nothing. Make sure to get Michael's new book on Amazon In this episode, you will learn: How to identify "winners" Why you shouldn't judge others by their outward appearance How to lead others to level up How you need to be open to the idea of never settling

Once a serious addict, Anna David wanted to die. She was isolated, hated herself and turned to drugs like cocaine to numb the pain of childhood trauma. Starting alcohol at age 12, her life spiraled into a lonely life of addiction as she tried desperately to mask her pain. After a life altering event forced her to face the true music of her addiction and choices, she decided to enter recovery. 18 years sober now, Anna David is now a New York Times and #1 Amazon bestselling author of two novels and five non-fiction books about addiction, recovery and relationships. She's been published in The New York Times, Time, The LA Times, Vanity Fair, Playboy, Vice, Cosmo, People, Marie Claire, Redbook, Esquire, Self, Women's Health, The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed and Salon among many others, written about in numerous publications, including Forbes, Martha Stewart Living, Entrepreneur, Allure and Women's Health and has appeared repeatedly on The Today Show, Hannity, Attack of the Show, Dr. Drew, Red Eye, The Talk, The CBS Morning Show, The Insider and numerous other programs on Fox News, NBC, CBS, MTV, VH1 and E. Anna speaks at colleges across the country about relationships, addiction and recovery and has been a featured speaker at three different TedX events. Through her company, Light Hustler, she helps creatives share their dark to find their light—through coaching, writing, workshops, retreats, online courses, a podcast, a storytelling show and more. Join us today as Anna David shares ALL and shows us how she continually LEVELS UP creating everything from nothing. In this episode, you will learn: How to get sober and begin your rise to the top How to not allow your past to define you The art of sharing your dark to create your light

Matt launched his first company, Commercial Fleet Financing, Inc. (CFF), in 1995 with a phone, a folding table and the unyielding confidence of a single client, a trucker. Fast forward 23 years and CFF, has funded over $1 billion in transportation equipment with annual business of $150,000,000+. CFF has served more than 10,000 clients and has become one of the largest independently owned transportation equipment finance companies in America. CFF is a 3-time winner of The SMU Cox School of Business 100 Fastest Growing Companies. His companies have been recognized in publications such as Inc. Magazine, Dallas Business Journal, Overdrive Magazine, Fleet Owner, Transport Topics, Commercial Carrier Journal, and Dealer Solutions Magazine. Audiences resonate with his tough-minded and business battle tested philosophies on "company culture", skilling up and scaling up" and "finding your GRIT". He is willing and eager to share his positive and negative experiences within both the personal and business world with others. Matt is a sought after speaker within the entrepreneurial and association communities, and has a highly popular podcast aptly named, YOU NEED MORE MONEY. It wasn't alway like that, abandoned by his birth dad and raised with a step dad who called him "Stupid and an idiot" Matt learned the power of emotional intelligence and personal development to dream BIG and ultimately CREATE BIG. Through hardships and life lessons, Matt has used his gift of solid intuition and hard work to continually LEVEL UP and create EVERYTHING FROM NOTHING. In this episode, you will learn: The art of emotional intelligence How to now allow your past dictate who you become How to create wealth in your life Why you need more money

Carol Elizabeth is someone who has truly created her own life. Overweight and feeling lost, Mom of three Carol Elizabeth found herself in a spot she did not expect. In her mid 30's she felt she had lost herself and did not understand why. She was SUPPOSED to be happy! Afterall, she was "living the dream" with what appeared to be a happy family and life. But she felt something was missing…and felt like she was not truly living her passion or her purpose. Going through a divorce was painful as it happened but she quickly learned the "WHY" it was THAT event that helped her turn that PAIN into purpose. Starting by controlling her thoughts, her actions and ultimately her diet and her movement she shifted into a whole new Carol. Thriving in her new body, mind and spirit she decided to take yet another leap- stepping on stage and COMPETING well into her late 40's and turning that into multiple successful businesses. Defying the odds, Carol became a network marketing millionaire, champion fitness competitor, coach and host of the ever successful podcast "So much More" Please welcome my friend Carol Elizabeth today and hear how she continues to LEVEL UP and create EVERYTHING from NOTHING. In this episode, you will learn: How learning your why can lead to great success Why you should turn your pain into purpose How to shift into your greater self How to ask yourself the right questions

Danny-J, is a serial entrepreneur who has created multiple successful brands and online businesses with one underlying principle: "Make People More Awesome" She won Ali Brown's 2012 Entrepreneur of the year award, lived through being paralyzed at age 22 and was a suicidal and pregnant teen, with quite a turn-around story. She owned a very successful personal training and online-training business, No Excuses Fitness, and has helped thousands of people shed unwanted body fat and find inner confidence. She coached fitness competitors to the stage and has even graced the stage as a National Level Athlete and Fitness Magazine Cover Model herself. Danny J is one of my favorite humans! She is a real life example of "Truth is Stranger than Fiction" and she uses her real "Jerry Springer Style Life" stories to engage with her audience, teach life lessons and inspire others to rewrite their stories. On paper she is an award-winning entrepreneur, coach, podcast host, entrepreneur and storyteller. But in life she is a TRUE example of making lemonade out of lemons no matter WHAT life throws you. In this episode, you will learn: That our circumstances don't define our outcomes Why Truth is Stranger and than Fiction What you can do to engage an audience How you're able to rewrite your own story today

Mike Young helps people who have achieved a level of success in their business, that that next step forward...by looking influential, powerful, sexy, and appealing to their audience. Mike has invested the equivalent of a Harvard degree in his own self-education for business, marketing, and branding programs. He is well studied with over 10,000 hours of dedication to learning hi craft. As a successful Entrepreneur in 2008, Mike was living the dream. He had the house, the cars, and the EGO that went along with it. In an instant, his world was shattered. Mike lost his company, his income, and his confidence. Mike had to shift. He had to learn how to LEVEL UP and be able to create EVERYTHING from NOTHING. Today, with a new outlook on accountability, mindset and life, Mike Young focuses OUT helping some of the most popular personal brands online. Helping THEM stand out. In this episode, you will learn: How to rebound after losing a company The art of branding yourself to level up How marketing can help you achieve your dreams

Brad Lea is CEO, Entrepreneur, Host of The Dropping Bombs Podcast and the Creator of The Bottom Line People call Brad "The Real Brad Lea" because he keeps it real no matter what. He is a successful businessman and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder and CEO of LightSpeed VT, a global leader in web-based training and communication platforms with headquarters in Las Vegas, NV. Brad is continually striving to enhance the technology to better serve his clients. Engaging, authentic and dynamic, Brad is passionate about helping people succeed. In fact, he's created the Dropping Bombs podcast to help people succeed in Life and in Business. He's dropping bombs on a wide-range of topics that educate, inspire and deliver results. Brad's bombs are explosive strategies you can leverage to obliterate any obstacle getting in the way of your personal or business success. Listen to the Official Brad Lea Podcast for exclusive content, success strategies rooted in real-life experiences and stories from the front lines. Brad's dropping bombs. Listen up or run for cover!. On this episode, you will learn: How to master gratitude even in your lowest moments The realization that there is no self-made millionaires Mindset is the key to success Why money does equal happiness

Jasmine Star is a HIGHLY sought after photographer and business strategist who has built an internationally recognized and award-winning business. She's amassed over 700,000 loyal followers on all of her social platforms in a short period of time and took the photography industry by STORM. Despite all of this, Jasmine Star is as down to earth as they get. Raised in a hard working American Immigrant she believed herself to be under average" , overweight and not that smart. It was trauma that brought her clarity and vision. You see, trauma struck when Jasmine's mom was diagnosed with Brain Cancer. With that diagnosis, Jasmine learned that playing by the rules in life would bring on regret later in life . She decided she wanted to FULLY live life and have no regrets later. This led Jasmine to follow her purpose and passion. I can't wait for you to meet Jasmine Star today and learn how she LEVELED UP and created EVERYTHING from NOTHING. What you'll learn, during this episode: How trauma can create hope How to turn your life around due to one decision How breaking the rules will lead to creating your best life

Today on Leveling Up, Bedros shares how he founded Fit Body Boot Camp (which by the way, is listed on Entrepreneur Magazine's 500 fastest growing franchises in the world and 3x , AND listed on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing privately owned companies! Coming to this country from communist Soviet Union as a child, Bedros Keullian had odds stacked against him. English was his second language. He was a Arminian Refuge, and his family had very little money. At 6 years old he had a job- crawling in dumpsters searching for "expired food" to feed his family. So poor as a child, when he got lice from living in section A housing, his mom couldn't afford lice treatment so she got resourceful. She used GASOLINE to kill the lice. The amazing thing that Bedros DID have? RESOURCEFUL hard working parents that taught him you can ALWAYS be resourceful and that FREEDOM was an opportunity to achieve big things. Bedros KNEW he would be successful one day. He always would talk in his teens to buddies about "WHEN THEY WOULD BE RICH…" That VISION and self talk allowed him to turn thoughts into actions. And how although it has been a ROCKY road, he has continually LEVELED UP over and over again creating EVERYTHING from NOTHING. In this episode, you will learn: The power of mentors How opening up an being vulnerable can lead to a world of opportunities How you can start to define your life starting now Why your health is the catalyst for change