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In this inspired conversation, we reflect on our chat with QuHarrison Terry, who is a serial entrepreneur that was recently named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology. QuHarrison’s interview was one of our most scientific interviews to date and we’re continuing that theme today by giving our thoughts on Transhumanism, our quest for perfection, the importance of making mistakes, and how technology is potentially hindering our personal growth as human beings. Enjoy! What you’ll hear in this episode: The drastic difference in Blake and Ivy’s takeaways from their conversation with QuHarrison What is Transhumanism? Are our smart phones actually helping us? If you aren’t making mistakes, you aren’t making anything How Blake and Ivy overcome reflexive fear How technology physically rewires our brains The importance of occasionally getting out of your habit loop   Follow Us On: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

QuHarrison Terry is a serial entrepreneur who was recently named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology. He’s the Co-Founder and President of VNM USA, the Co-Founder and CEO of 23VIVI, the Marketing Direct at Redox, and is known for his marketing work at EatStreet. Perhaps most impressive is the fact that he’s been able to accomplish all this by his early 20’s. In this episode, we talk with QuHarrison about his fascination with Transhumanism, the values that were crucial to him when starting his multiple businesses, how he markets specifically to millennials, and much more. Enjoy! What you’ll hear in this episode: QuHarrison’s fascination with the concept of the inevitable human When, and how, QuHarrison fell in love with technology How QuHarrison’s technological interests have changed over the years Why Transhumanism scares even QuHarrison The three values QuHarrison kept at the forefront when starting all his businesses Where QuHarrison gained the confidence to start multiple businesses at such a young

In this inspired conversation, we’re reflecting on our interview last week with Molly Mandelberg; a tech savvy strategist supporting coaches, healers, change makers, and visionaries to expand their businesses in a way that allows them to reach more people and make more money with less time spent. The two things that stood out to us the most during that conversation with Molly was that we need to be asking other people what we’re good at, or at least paying attention to the items and topics people are regularly seeking our help with, and why it’s so importance to have the right tribe of people around to support you. Enjoy! What you’ll hear in this episode: How the opinions of others have impacted Blake’s career path Why sometimes the easiest path can actually be the right path How to utilize skills gained from your hobbies in your business The importance of having people around who can hold you strong Are our distractions just a way to escape our work? Our tendency to seed advice from people we know will slow

Molly Mandelberg is a tech savvy strategist supporting coaches, healers, change makers, and visionaries to expand their businesses in a way that allows them to reach more people and make more money with less time spent. With the heart of a writer and the brain of an engineer, Molly is uniquely qualified to support her people not only to connect the dots and tackle the tech but also to craft their deep work into inspiring content and hot copy. As a business strategist and coach, she is known for taking the overwhelm out of big exciting projects, so they can be birthed into the world and received by those who need them. In this episode, we dive into the struggles Molly faced with her business, the importance of realizing the game is big so you should play small, why it’s critical to surround yourself with a community of supportive like-minded people, and much more. Enjoy! What you’ll hear in this episode: How Molly decided she wanted to focus on helping people with the tech side of their business The ways that

Last week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Marc Guberti; who has written over 18 books and is the host of the Breakthrough Success Podcast where he’s had guests like Seth Godin, Neil Patel, and Ray Edwards. It was while he was speaking about some of his most successful guests and how they all have systems in place, that our interests were particularly piqued. It was a great reminder of how important systems are, not only in business, but also in our general lives. It’s that concept of having internal and external systems in place that we’re diving more into today. Enjoy! What you’ll hear in this episode: Blake dispels the myth that you must wear hard work like a badge of honor to be successful The irony of saying you don’t have time to put systems in place The importance of realizing you deserve to be supported Ivy’s takeaway from Marc’s interview about a book that is sexist but also powerful in a positive way Why we shouldn’t just focus on external forms of support How “acting as if” can help you manif

As a young child, Marc Guberti survived a life-threatening illness. As a young millennial, Marc has written 18 books, and thousands of blog posts, educating millions of people on how to build their own digital marketing empires. Marc is also the host of the Breakthrough Success Podcast, where he’s had guests like Seth Godin, Neil Patel, and Ray Edwards. Marc believes that age is not a limit to success and that you can never be too young, or too old, to pursue and capture your dreams. In this episode, Marc discusses how the Boston Red Sox got him started down his online career path, his favorite personal and business development books, the common traits he’s noticed all his most successful podcast guests have, and much more. Enjoy! What you’ll hear in this episode: Why virtual summits are the next big direction Marc’s taking his business The main thing Marc has learned from doing virtual summits The balance Marc has found between celebrating his successes and pushing himself to accomplish more How the Boston

Last week, we spoke with Anna Nti-Asare who is a writer, teacher, counselor, a PhD student at Cambridge University. We were really inspired by Anna’s transparency in talking about all the times she wasn’t able to obtain the goals she set for herself and how she valued those times since they made her work harder and appreciate her successes even more. It’s that practice of gratitude that we’re diving into today and how is applies to our humanness and the global desire to obtain happiness. What you’ll hear in this episode: The main takeaway Ivy had from the conversation with Anna regarding a global truth and Buddhist psychology How we can reduce our suffering by becoming grateful for it Blake’s recent unpleasant experience that ended up being a great exercise in practicing gratitude Why radical acceptance doesn’t mean resignation Ivy’s belief that happiness is the motivator for why humans do everything they do Blake’s belief that reducing suffering takes a higher priority for humans than seeking happiness The

Anna Nti-Asare is a writer, teacher, counselor, a graduate of both Stanford and Cambridge, and soon to be a PhD student at Cambridge. Anna focuses her efforts on gender and race issues in the United States with an emphasis on how those issues relate to the country’s youth and pop culture. In this episode, Anna opens up about her own struggles in her educational journey and personal life and how she feels it’s important to look past a resume and see all the times a person wasn’t able to achieve their goals because, only when doing that, can others learn their failures aren’t actually failures at all. What you'll here in this episode: The type of guidance Anna provides a counselor to recent high school graduates The elements of Anna’s personal journey that resonate the most with her students How Anna’s resilience helped her receive a Gates Cambridge Scholarship The importance of talking about the times we don’t get what we want out of life How Anna keeps a narrative going with her students about self-worth as

In this episode, we’re reflecting on our conversation from last week with the incredible Julia Price. One of the main things that stood out to us as Julia was talking about her experiences in the music industry was how she felt more doors open when you follow your passion and purpose. Today, we’re diving more into this by connecting Julia’s perspective to the Law of Attraction and discussing why you can’t always rely on the universe to do all the work for you. Take a listen and enjoy! What you’ll here in this episode: Ivy explains how the theme for today’s show relates to the Law of Attraction How science proves we should have gratitude journals Finding the middle-ground between using hope as a business strategy and not having any at all Why Blake and Ivy feel grit is a requirement for entrepreneurs and why they believe Julia is a perfect example How trying to maintain a positive attitude all the time is a form of denial Why you shouldn’t hide what you care about   Follow Us On: Facebook Instagram Twitter

Have you ever experienced something so emotionally painful you weren’t sure you could come back from it? We all face our own challenges and our guest this week, Julia Price, is no exception. Julia is a musician with millions of YouTube views under her belt, was a top-rated Viner, and has been a featured artist on Good Morning America. She also speaks at conferences and workshops in the self-development field motivating audiences to turn their pain into power. While Julia is currently living her dream life, it wasn’t always that way and, in this episode, she’s talking about what she’s learned from her challenging experiences and how they’ve shaped her perspective and purpose in life. What you’ll here in this episode: Julia’s shift from just making music to understanding her deeper purpose The moment in a recording studio that made Julia feel powerless Why new generations of creatives should trust their instincts and be confident more opportunities will come Julia’s viral experience of a little boy standing u

In last week’s episode, we spoke with Caleb Arring and Matthew VanHorn who are successful business mentors for LGBTQ entrepreneurs. During that conversation we talked about the medical scare that completely changed their perspective on their career paths, the unique challenges LGBTQ entrepreneurs face when starting and growing a business, why entrepreneurs should switch to outcome-based planning instead of to-do lists, and more. While talking with Caleb and Matthew we were particularly fascinated with how they were able to change their perspectives and see a direct result in their business. So often we convince ourselves we’re not capable of accomplishing the things we want when there’s actually nothing stopping us but ourselves. In this episode, we’re going to dig a little deeper into this topic. What you’ll here in this episode: Ivy’s biggest takeaway from their interview with Caleb Arring and Matthew VanHorn Blake’s biggest takeaway from the interview Using gratitude to switch to a “now that” perspective

Caleb Arring and Matthew VanHorn are a dynamic power couple who are also successful business mentors for LGBTQ entrepreneurs. After struggling to get enough clients to survive they’ve finally found success to the tune of over $20,000 per month collectively. Now, they’re passionate about helping other entrepreneurs in the LGBTQ community find fulfillment through self-employment. In this episode, we’ll discuss the medical scare that completely changed their perspective on their career paths, the unique challenges LGBTQ entrepreneurs face when starting and growing a business, why entrepreneurs should switch to outcome-based planning instead of to-do lists, and much more!   What you’ll here in this episode: How Caleb and Matthew started working together to help LGBTQ entrepreneurs Caleb and Matthew’s experience being both romantic and business partners at the same time The medical scare that changed Caleb and Matthew’s outlook on their career paths The unique challenges LGBTQ entrepreneurs face when starting and

During our conversation last week with Loren Trlin, in which we talked about how she helps young people figure out their purpose, we realized a common theme in that process was trial and error. This might have stood out to us because we’ve both used trial and error, whether intentionally or not, to figure out our own purposes. In this episode, we explain how trial and error led us both to where we are today, how our unhealthy relationships with money have had a ripple effect on various aspects of our lives, and why our issues with feeling unworthy of success kept us from realizing our true purpose.

Loren Trlin figured out her life purpose after burning out as a lawyer, launching 3 unsuccessful businesses, and embarking on a "Find My Why" experiment. In this episode, Loren talks about her transformative journey, how she responds to people who push back against the idea of having a true purpose in life, and how she was able to tap into her warrior spirit.   What you’ll here in this episode: The layers Loren had to peel back to reveal her true purpose What did Loren’s “Find My Why Experiment” entail? What Loren finds most exciting about what she’s doing now Loren’s response to people who push back against the idea of having a life’s purpose The most common challenges faced when trying to discover your purpose The major a-ha moments of Loren’s life The role alchemy plays in Loren’s value system How vision boards factor into Loren’s workshops Loren’s advice for millennials who are on a journey towards success Are you a worrier or a warrior?   Follow Us On: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

Welcome to the first official stand-alone after show episode! If you listened to our interview last week with the ultra-spiritual JP Sears, or even if you’re just familiar with his hilarious videos, you know that JP has found the balance between being funny and making some very important observations about our society. One thing that really stood out to us as we spoke with JP was how he’d been using humor to mask his pain and heal his wounds ever since he was a child. This is something we both have a lot of experience with as well and that’s why we wanted to dive more into this topic in this week’s episode. Enjoy!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be ultra-spiritual? This week’s guest, JP Sears, can absolutely guide you. JP is an emotional healing coach, YouTuber, author, international teacher, speaker, and world traveler, whose work empowers people to live more meaningful lives. JP is the author of How to Be Ultra Spiritual, and is very active with his online videos where he encourages healing and growth through his humorous and entertainingly informative videos; including his hit Ultra Spiritual comedy series, which has accumulated over 100 million views. Thanks to JP’s desire to be ultra-spiritual, he’s currently living in beautiful Costa Rica; which explains all the wildlife noises that can be heard during this interview. Those that know JP only from his comedic videos, will get to experience another side of him in this thought-provoking interview as he openly discusses the wounds of his past, the dragons we must all face, our dysfunctional use of social media, and several additional compelling topic

We’ve made it! We’re officially back with Season 2! Did you miss us? Thanks to the incredible feedback we’ve received from our amazing listeners, we’ve decided to change up the format of the show a little bit. Don’t worry, we’re explaining everything in today’s episode. We’re also talking about the biggest ways we’ve grown since the end of Season 1 because you know we’re all about personal growth and transformation on this show.   What you’ll hear in this episode: A change in the format of the show What “secret perfectionist weapon” did Blake eliminate from his life? The ways Blake and Ivy have each grown since the end of Season 1 Why our choices can help us stop being victims of our circumstances How Ivy’s ongoing struggle with anxiety has helped her feel more empowered The importance of acknowledging and evaluating your emotions Why Blake doesn’t like Taylor Swift’s new song and Ivy’s annoyed by John Mayer The power of being part of a community   Follow Us On: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

Welcome to the Season 1 Finale! Today we’re talking about how we’ve grown in the podcast, our lives, and our businesses---all around the theme of vulnerability. Let’s explore the topic together! What you’ll hear in this episode: Recurrent themes for our guests and for us: vulnerability and authenticity Why vulnerability does NOT equal weakness What vulnerability really is and how it shows up for us The irony of our goal for the podcast (sharing with people the human stories and journeys of phenomenal millennials who have had struggles) and how it’s helped us in the process If you feel scared and “not big enough” . . . Why a “to-do” list can be overwhelming The vulnerability around trusting yourself and listening to your intuition Moving forward from a grounded place and in alignment with your values “Your business success is a function of how many uncomfortable conversations you have.” –Tim Ferris Being supported, strong, and focused Why it shows vulnerability to care about something A look ahead to Season 2

After a life-threatening hospitalization in 2011 from an unforeseen development of Type I Diabetes, Latisha Di Venuto decided that life was too short to not live for her true passions: The Arts and humanities.  Since taking classes, pursuing auditions and doing stand-up shows, Latisha has become a professional actor with appearances on HBO’s Girls, Orange is the New Black, and Street Behavior.  In addition to acting, she loves music, dancing like nobody is watching, and doing marathons... of TV shows.   You can read the full show notes at www.motivationalmillennial.com.  

Do you ever feel like you aren't where you are supposed to be in life? Do you feel like the world has left you behind? It's during these times that we need faith the most. Listen to hear how career coach Evangelia Leclaire is navigating a season of faith while balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship.   Evangelia is an expert career coach at The Muse, and the Founder of Career Ready Set Rock, an independent consultancy for millennial women, moms and moms-to-be who want to make more moves, money, and meaning in their lives and careers.   Evangelia has gone from a Fortune 100 company career to a start-up called Dream Careers that she helped grow globally. There she helped young people discover and pursue their career dreams.   Although Evangelia is a career strategist who swears by strengths assessments and action plans, at heart, she believes that the greatest life blessings and lessons come from being present, surrendering and having faith.     What you'll hear in this episode:   What Evangelia is up to rig