The Michael Brian Show

37- Ajit Nawalkha: Co-Founder of Mindvalley & Host of Evercoach

Ajit Nawalkha (Ajit on Instagram) is the co-founder of Mindvalley & host of Evercoach. We talk about Ajit's story living in india and the moments that lead up to him thinking, "This can't be my life."

We then talk about how he started on his Mindvalley & Evercoach journey and what he feels enabled him to get to where he is today.

Enjoy! :)

You can find out about Ajit and what he offers by going to Mindvalley.com & Evercoach.com

36- Bruce Hartman: Does The Gospel Link To Business?

Bruce Hartman (Bruce on Instagram) is the founder and creator of Gideon Partners, an advisory firm committed to “walking with people into a brighter future” as they navigate life and career transitions. Hartman was the Executive VP and CFO at Yankee Candle Company, Cushman & Wakefield, and Foot Locker, Inc. He is now the author of a new book called "Jesus & Co.: Connecting the Lessons of the Gospel with Today’s Business World."

We talk about how creating a company based on values and integrity form the beginning can help the business grow while maintaining a certain culture. Bruce shares his 5 things that are important when developing a company that develops & grows long term.

We also talk about Jesus.Co and how the gospel links to business.

Enjoy! :)

Check out what Bruce is up to on Facebook and check out Jesus.Co on amazon.co.uk and amazon.com

35- Froswa Booker-Drew: Building High Quality Connections

Due to an extensive background in leadership, nonprofit management, partnership development, training and education; Froswa'​ Booker-Drew, PhD (Froswa on LinkedIN) is currently the Director of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas. Formerly the National Community Engagement Director for World Vision, she served as a catalyst, partnership broker, and builder of the capacity of local partners in multiple locations across the US to improve and sustain the well-being of children and their families.

We talk about building high quality connections (building trust and communication skills amongst other things) and the impact of social media on our ability to communicate.

Enjoy! :)

You can find Froswa and check out her work (including her books) at froswasrules.com

34 - Kate Erickson: Systems & Processes for Entrepreneurial Freedom

Kate Erickson is the implementer over at "Entrepreneurs On Fire", an award winning podcast where John Lee Dumas interviews the worlds most successful Entrepreneurs and tackles topics and questions that every Entrepreneur encounters along their journey. She is also the host of the podcast "Kate's Take" and co-author of The Podcast Journal: Idea to Launch in 50 Days.

We talk about Kate's passion for creating entrepreneurial freedom in business & life; we discuss systems and processes that can help their business scale and grow.

Enjoy! :)

Check out EoFire.com to see what amazing things Kate is up to!

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33- Bronwen Sciortino: Simplicity & Living Differently

Bronwen Sciortino (Bronwen on Instagram) is an Author and Simplicity Expert who spent almost two decades as a high powered, award winning executive before experiencing a life changing event that forced her to stop and ask the question ‘What if there’s a better way to live?’

We talk about he journey of self-discovery, Bronwen gained the knowledge and wisdom to write ‘Keep It Super Simple -Tips from a Recovering Perfectionist’ and to step away from a traditional life.

Enjoy! :)

You can check Bronwen out on Facebook and take advantage of her "7 Steps to Living Differently" over at sheiqlife.com 

32- Cathy O'Dowd: The Summit of Everest & Beyond

Mountaineer Cathy O'Dowd (Cathy on Instagram) is the first South African to climb Everest and the first woman in the world to climb Everest from both sides. She has turned that success into an 20+ year career as an internationally known motivational speaker. She shares her experiences on Himalayan teams with corporate leaders interested in leadership, team dynamics, and goal achievement. 

 

We talk about her journey to the summit of Everest, all that went into making the climb (going through a storm, a motivational phone call & how team dynamics helped her get to the top) and how she's made a business out of the experience.

 

Cathy also talks about how to create a "Business of Adventure" and how you're the brand when you start to monetise your lifestyle of adventure.

 

Enjoy! :)

 

Check Cathy's adventure lifestyle out at cathyodowd.com & thebusinessofadventure.com if you want some help turning your life of adventure into a business.

You can also check out Cathy's book "Just For The Love Of It" at amazon.co.uk/Just-love-Cathy-ODowd

31- Lori Cheek: From Shark Tank to Cheekd

Lori Cheek (Cheekd on Facebook) -- Architect turned Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Cheekd -- a mobile dating app that makes missed connections obsolete. Lori, a Shark Tank Veteran, was recently listed as "The Digital Dating Disruptor" and "One of the Top 10 CEOs to Watch." A University of Kentucky Architectural Graduate, Lori is no longer building structures.  She's now building relationships.

 

We talk about her journey as someone who was always creative and persistent; the decisions that lead to her appearing on Shark Tank and (after the decision of the sharks) launching the dating app Cheekd.

 

Enjoy! :)

You can check out the Cheekd App on iTunes and cheekd.com or check Lori out on Instagram & Twitter

 

30- Awren Bardsley: Alternative Medicine & Wellbeing

Arwen Bardsley (Arwen on Facebook), the founder of Evenstar Wellbeing, is a wellbeing practitioner who delves into the broader and deeper levels of health and wellbeing.

Arwen shares her story of how she experienced the results of alternative medicine practices for herself and her family and now helps others in the same way. We talk alot about the benefits of different practices (Results Vs Evidence based practices) and the way science & nature are always at work in alternative health and wellbeing.

Enjoy! :)

If you want to find out more about alternative medicine or find out more about Arwen and the work she does, check out Arwen's website evenstarwellbeing.com

29- Pat Armitstead: Resilience & Joyology

Initially a Registered Nurse, Pat Armitstead (Pat on Facebook) is now a multi award winning speaker who has toured internationally with Patch Adams. Over the last 17 years she has amassed hundreds of stories as a result of getting present in her life.

Pat is no stranger to grief, loss and overcoming adversity. She shares her journey overcoming things like losing her first child, avoiding bankruptcy, leaving her partner of 20years to being diagnosed with cancer and everything in between. She shares her experience, her lessons and getting across to the other side.

Pat is now a Joyologist and she shares the many different aspects of emotional intelligence and building resilience in her life and business... and smiling the entire time.

Enjoy! :)

You can find out more about Pat and Joyology at Joyology.co.nz

28- Catherine Plano: Healing & the power of knowing who you want to be

An International Executive Coach and Creative Soul Adventurer, Catherine Plano (Cathrine on Facebook) has dedicated her entire life to helping others transform their own lives into greatness. Catherine continues her mission of aiding companies and individuals in becoming aware of their limitless potential and using their extraordinary abilities to achieve their desired outcomes.

We had a wide ranging conversation that touches on Cathrine's journey of launching her Healing Centre, the power or beliefs and how effective it can be to ask yourself "What do you want to be?"

Enjoy! :)

You can find out more about Cathrine by following her on Instagram or checking our her website at catherineplano.com.au