Unconventional Leaders

Topics: How Michael broke free from years of addiction What is a flow state? How can it help addicts? What is the purpose of money when talking about impact? This week I had the honor of connecting with Michael D. Dash an entrepreneur, best selling author, a recovering addict, mentor, speaker, and philanthropist. He is the founder of the F.A.T.E. series (From Addict to Entrepreneur) and shares with us today about his journey of overcoming addiction and finding a deeper purpose. At the age of eleven, Michael was introduced to gambling and that addiction opened the door to multiple other addictions that almost took his life. In today's episode, he shares with us about how a trip to Bali changed his life, and how one simple question, “Would it be so bad to live a different way?” carried him to a new chapter of his career. For more on Michael’s story make sure you grab his book:  http://chasingthehighbook.com/     Connect with Michael: Website: www.michaelgdash.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.da

TOPICS: What is the knowledge and intention gap? Why we should appreciate when bad things don't happen. Why it's not always about learning more. Why we should have a process orientation instead of goal orientation.   Up to this point, Nic Peterson says that he has spent half of his life homeless. Growing up in an abusive environment, even a college counselor told him once that no child should have ever had to experience what he experienced. However, before the age of thirty Nic has been able to redesign his life and create success by being a student and learning from the best minds he could find..   Today Nic shares with us his powerful story, drops some very practical wisdom on how we can go to the next level, and lets us know exactly why it’s NOT always about learning more.   Connect with Nic:  Websites:  Masterymode.com Nicpeterson.com profitlayer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicpeterson23/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicpeterson23/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/NicPeterson13   ----- 3

TOPICS: How to forgive the "unforgivable" How to let go of shame after abuse How do we know what forgiveness or healing looks like What can we do through vulnerability hangovers?   After experiencing over twenty years of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse Rene Michelle says she is now able to embrace her story and healing journey. Growing up in a fatherless home, Rene was subjected to sexual abuse starting at the age of ten years old from multiple "unsafe" men including family members. As a young woman, she had two suicide attempts as well as years of substance abuse and harmful relationships as a means to cope with the trauma she experienced. In today's episode, we talk about how Rene has not only been able to heal from her past but also use her powerful story to impact women all over the world who struggle with feelings of shame and isolation from the abuse that they experienced. We also dig into the effects of complex trauma, the importance of community, how we can raise our children with confidence a

Topics: How do you tune in to your purpose without getting distracted? Can we measure “impact”? Uncovering your unique gifts.   After escaping a devastating war in her home country and living in a refugee camp with her family, Mali Phonpadith moved to the states as a five-year-old little girl. This week we hear her powerful story and learn what it was like for her as a little girl to navigate major life transitions and ultimately connect with her higher purpose.    Mali Phonpadith is the CEO of the SOAR Community Network and is passionate about helping socially conscious entrepreneurs connect with their mission and make a greater impact through their work. In this episode, we dig into the topic of uncovering YOUR unique message and the importance of community in the process.        Connect with Mali: Website: https://soarcommunitynetwork.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOARCommunityNetwork/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maliphonpadith/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOARwithSCN Instagram: http

Topics: How do you build confidence without external validation? How to stop comparing yourself to others. Fitness’ role in developing a stronger mindset.   At the age of 20 years old, Joshua Coburn was ready to take his own life. After growing up in the midwest in a “small farm community” Joshua struggled with deep depression after being marginalized for the way that he looked and his personal goals and interests. Fast forward almost twenty years and Joshua is a motivational speaker, author, mentor, entrepreneur, and 5% sponsored athlete who’s spent his life & career redefining stereotypes & assisting others in reaching dreams. How did he turn everything around? How can we as unconventional leaders build confidence, and step into our calling when all odds are stacked against us? Connect with Joshua :   Book: http://www.joshuacoburn.com/shop/shitthatneedssaidltd Website:http://www.joshuacoburn.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuacoburn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjoshuaco

Topics: How to know if you are called to adopt or foster Setting up boundaries and practicing self-care while fostering How to tune in and “be still” in the midst of hectic circumstances   Often when we think about “making an impact” or “changing the world” we think of standing on stage in front of thousands of people or being in the public’s eye in some way. I wanted to bring on Katie Finklea because she and her husband are changing the world through parenting. Katie is an advocate for fostering and adoption through her organization called Loving Well Living Well, where she educates the church on their mandate to love the fatherless and motherless, whether that is on “the front lines” or by providing support to those within children in the home. This is what leadership is all about. Please connect with Katie at https://lovingwelllivingwell.com/ Resources Mentioned:  The Connected Child: https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Child-healing-adoptive-family/dp/0071475001   Connect with: Website: https://lovin

Dominick Quartuccio and Brian Stacy say that a few years ago they were the “last men on earth” who would be talking about spiritual awakening and inner work. But after being faced with a crippling addiction and a diagnosis, their lives began to take a turn. They began a journey towards spiritual awakening that challenged the way they viewed the world and what it means to be a man. In today’s episode, we talk about a man’s journey towards uncovering years of conditioning that ignores emotions and prevents healing. Dominick and Brian are the founders of DoInnerWork.com and the hosts of The Man Amongst Men Podcast where they explore high-performing men who are doing inner work around purpose, performance and their sex lives.   Topics: What is “inner work”? What is “Awakening”? What is sexual addiction? What is the difference between self-help and spiritual awakening? Resources Mentioned:   Outwitting the Devil: https://amzn.to/2HYb7qb     Connect with DominickQuartuccio and BrianStacy: Websites:www.DoInne

After losing her son to suicide, Anne Moss Rodgers made the brave decision to dedicate her life to raising awareness about mental health and suicide. Although she says it's a “taboo” conversation it is one that we must have in order to shift culture, see the warning signs, and ultimately save lives. In our conversation, we dig into what it has been like for her to share such a personal story publically, how she worked through her grief to find hope and what we can do as leaders to lead change and prevent deaths by suicide. This is a powerful conversation and I encourage you to download Anne Moss’ free PDF specifically for Unconventional Leaders: www.AnneMoss.com/Unconventional Topics: The link between creativity and mental health issues Connection’s role in suicide Finding the courage to share your story   Connect with Anne Moss Rodgers :   Websites: http://emotionallynaked.com  https://AnneMossRogers.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/annemossrogers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnneMossRogers FB: https

Do you feel stuck in this seemingly endless cycle of self-sabotage? You want to change but everyone is telling you that change takes a long time and as a result, you worry that you will never see the results that you want to see. This week we are talking with Erin Pheil, founder of mindfixgroup.com who says that change can happen a lot faster than we are told and there is a way to tap into the subconscious mind and dismantle the negative beliefs that we have had for years.    Topics:   What is the difference between being “driven” and being an “overachiever”? How to create alignment between our subconscious and conscious mind How we can overcome a negative belief system.  Connect with Erin:   Website:  https://www.mindfixgroup.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinpheil     -----   Want to Start a Podcast? Apply for our Mastermind: https://www.heatherparady.com/podcastmastermind/   ----- Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A   ----   Connect with Heather: ◼️ Website: http://heat

Do you feel overwhelmed in your business? Do you feel so much pressure to do “all the things”, end up struggling just to keep up, all the while not seeing the results that you want to see? This week, I had the honor of sitting down with Paul Jarvis, Author of Company of One to talk about why minimalism in business is the next big thing. Topics: TRUE Freedom in business. The problem with "great opportunities". The inner-work of minimalism in business. The true meaning of "enough"   Connect with Jarvis: Website: https://pjrvs.com Book: https://amzn.to/2jUNOER Twitter: https://twitter.com/pjrvs     -----   Want to Start a Podcast? Apply for our Mastermind: https://www.heatherparady.com/podcastmastermind/   ----- Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A   ----   Connect with Heather: ◼️ Website: http://heatherparady.com ◼️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heatherparady ◼️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unconventionalleade

While podcasting is becoming more and more popular, show hosts are scrambling to learn how to make their show stand out among the noise. This week we brought back my friend, the Underdog Entrepreneur himself, Zachary Babock to learn how to stand OUT in podcasting. You may remember him from episode 118 (Listen Here: http://heatherparady.com/episode118) where he shares his story about growing up in addiction, spending time in prison, and then overcoming all odds by becoming a successful entrepreneur and podcast host. Today, we dive into how he has used his story through the podcasting platform to not only grow his business but make an impact. Zachary says that although no one wanted to collaborate with him in the beginning and he was an “ex-convict turned entrepreneur afterthought” within a few weeks he was able to rank his show as a top 200 podcast and interview celebrities in his field which gave him the leverage that he needed to build his brand.  We talk about how to become a master in your field, why being

Can we use travel as a form of transformation? Why is it important to lean into intuition and trust ourselves during difficult situations? This week, I had the honor of connecting with Special Forces (Green Beret) Veteran turned high-performance coach, Lane Belone to dig into this and much more.   Lane is the business partner of Steven Kuhn (You may remember him from EP 155- 6 Figures Without Marketing) and has an incredible perspective on how travel has the power to transform you and give you a new outlook on life.    Lane shares with us how a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors, changed the course of his life, and how “His traveling to over 40 countries on 6 continents, exploring the Arctic and climbing mountains give him a unique perspective to solve problems in the business world.”    We also dig into why trusting yourself is important and how to listen to our intuition. I learned a lot from Lane and am excited to share this powerful conversation with you!   --- Topics: How travel can inspire change. How to b

When Mike Midgley was in his twenties he was working as an auto mechanic making £25 per week. Deep down he knew he wanted something different with his life and began a personal growth journey toward becoming the man that he envisioned.   He is now a serial entrepreneur achieving successful six and seven-figure exits plus he has raised over £1.6m in Venture capital and franchised his businesses over 68 times.   As a Keynote Speaker, Investment Director, Angel Investor, Executive Coach, Non-Executive Director, Growth Engine Architect (SuccessHub), and the host of #TheOpenMike Podcast, Mike has gained priceless wisdom on what it takes to bridge the gap between idea and execution.   In this episode, we discuss the mental and spiritual implications of success and Mike's formula for achieving your biggest dreams.   Topics: Identifying and bridging the gap between who you are and who you want to be. Overcoming the poverty mindset. How to see challenges as opportunities.   Connect with Mike: Website: https://www.t

How do you set AND ACCOMPLISH massive goals? Our guest this week, Andy Heck, says that the key is tracking and recognizing that accomplishments are “incremental” and not “monumental”. Andy is the president of Alpin Haus, a family-owned business which provides RV’s, Boats, Ski’s, Swimming Pools, Spas and Fitness Centers in 5 different locations. He has also completed 6 Ironmans, 13 half Ironmans, and 12 marathons. Andy shares with us about his goal-setting process, how he tracks and visualizes his goals, and how to adapt when life throw’s interruptions our way.  Topics: How to set goals and still be flexible Why we should track daily instead of batching The importance of focusing on small goals Connect with Andy: Website: www.alpinhaus.com Social Handles: Facebook - Andy Heck Twitter - https://twitter.com/aheck1 Linkedin -https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-heck-9750035 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/andyheck/   -----   Free Consistent Content Workshop: https://www.HeatherParady.com/workshop   -----

Sometimes we find ourselves in a really difficult circumstance where we are at a crossroads between security and calling. Maybe we feel drawn to do something but it would require us to leave “security” behind and take a risk.  This week, we are talking with Angela Marshall the founder of In Other Words by Stone about her journey leaving the financial security of being an NFL player’s wife to pursuing her passion for writing and finding her sense of identity. She also shares a powerful story about when her little girl saved her life and how she won her battle with depression. This is a powerful interview for anyone who feels STUCK and doesn’t know how to move forward.   Connect with Angela: www.inotherwordsbystone.com     Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A     --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unconventionalleaders/message

Steven Kuhn has built a multiple six-figure business without marketing. Yes, you read that right. After years of experience working with brands, celebrities, and politicians he believes that successful relationships and business all come back to honesty, integrity, and transparency (H.I.T). In today’s episode, he talks to us about intuition’s role in building successful businesses and why it’s important that we create the SPACE to succeed.   Resources: Listen to Steven’s previous interview: https://www.heatherparady.com/episode008/  Last Goal Setting Course: https://go.steven-kuhn.com/lgsc The Immediate Impact Revenue Program https://go.steven-kuhn.com/iirp Topics: Creating “space” instead of marketing. Why certainty is key to achieving your goals.  What is a “mastermind” and how can we create it? Connect with Steven: Website: https://steven-kuhn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenKuhnOfficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevenekuhn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveneugenekuhn/ You

This week we are talking to the “Guy Gone Keto” about a pivotal moment in his life where he realized that everything needed to change. As the successful CEO of Icon Foods and Steviva, companies centered around natural sweeteners, Thom King was living an unhealthy lifestyle and as he puts it “not living with integrity”. Over the past couple of years, Thom set out on a journey to reclaim his life and shares with us what he has discovered along the way to be life-changing habits and rituals. I learned a lot from Thom today and am excited to introduce you to this unconventional CEO.    Grab Thom’s Book: Guy Gone Keto Topics: Why everyone should suffer from imposter syndrome. How to find the willpower to make a change. The importance of journaling and tracking. Connect with Thom: Website:  https://www.Steviva.com https://www.iconfoods.com https://www.Thomking.com https://www.guygoneketo.com   Email: thom.king@iconfoods.com   Social Handles:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/ThomKing Instagram:  https://www

This week I had the honor of connecting with Sarah Stevens founder of The Beautifull Project, which invites women to challenge the notion that they must shrink in order to fit, and supports them as they learn to use their voice and take up space. In this super powerful conversation we talk about what it means as leaders to step FULLY into our calling and accept ourselves from the inside out.    Topics: What is body trust? How do we balance growth and acceptance? How can we show up FULLY and not shrink back?   Connect with Sarah: Website: https://www.thebeautifullproject.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebeautifullproject/t Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeautifullproject/ Sarah’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y12HpNKvobE   ----- Free Consistent Content Workshop: https://www.HeatherParady.com/workshop ----- Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A ----   Connect with Heather: ◼️ Website: http://heatherparady.com ◼️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heatherpara

Ariel Garten says that she has always been fascinated with how the brain and mind work. As a psychotherapist, neuroscientist, and a former fashion designer (who used clothing to teach concepts of psychology) Ariel knew that she wanted to create something that had a positive impact in the world. Her company Muse uses cutting edge technology to help guide users into a peaceful meditation in order to promote the daily practice of meditation. In this episode, we talk about what actually HAPPENS in the brain during meditation, what the goal of meditation actually is, and how as leaders and entrepreneurs we can use meditation to become more productive and in tune with our work. If you struggle with quieting your mind and want to bridge the gap between KNOWING you should meditate and actually practicing meditation...this episode is for you! Topics: Focused attention meditation Creating the disciple of meditation. How to be empowered in your own mind   Connect with Ariel: Website: https://choosemuse.com/ LinkedIn:

From Today's Episode: How to implement common-sense health strategies into your daily life  Why not every illness needs to be treated with a pill How grounding work and intermittent fasting helps secure brain health Why you need to ditch your favorite protein shakes  How getting more sleep and drinking less caffeine can boost your productivity    Do you get bored with drinking the same protein shakes every day? Maybe you have tried every fad diet out there but still, haven’t gotten the results you want. Or maybe you just feel like you have mental fog and feel sluggish throughout the day. Regardless of where you are on your health journey, there are a few key things that you may not be doing but can greatly benefit from.   Our guest this week, nurse practitioner and founder of CHT Wellness, LLC, Cynthia Thurlow talks with us about intermittent fasting, functional nutrition, and how speaking at a TEDTalk about her 13-day stay at the hospital changed her life. We dive into why pills aren’t always the best way