Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill

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

Shawn Stevenson is the author of the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter and creator of The Model Health Show! He is featured as the #1 Health podcast on iTunes Shawn has been featured in Entrepreneur magazine, Fast Company, Forbes, Men's Health magazine, ESPN, CNN, and many other major media outlets. Before: Solid 32% Candy, 17% Cheetos! Growing up on microwave dinners, fast food,and candy. Food was FOOD to Shawn Stevenson. 16 years old Shawn Stevenson was diagnosed with brittle bone after breaking a hip. Standard of Care did not ask about diet or lifestyle. He was told that he wouldn't get better and he believed it! In a back Brace , with a body that was breaking down and gaining weight, eating more krispy kreme donuts, swallowing pills and hanging out in bed became his routine. One evening , after a girlfriend made a comment about his body that he didn't like he started to reflect over pill bottles and once again sitting in bed that DOCTORS tell him he won't get better. But THOSE doctors weren't thinking about HIM. Decided that he needed to help himself. Join me today as I learn from Shawn how he LEVELED UP and CREATED EVERYTHING from NOTHING! In this episode, you will learn: Why sleep is so important to your health How being genuine and open can grow your audience The art of strong relationships How Shawn was able to go from being overweight to the idea of model health

Her e-course, the Job Offer Academy, has a methodology that's helped more than 5,000 job seekers land job offers in 30 countries. Ashley also hosts inspirational guests each week on her show, the You Turn Podcast, with the intention of helping her listeners work on themselves, raise their confidence—all while taking life less seriously. At age 24, she managed a high-level program for the Pentagon, for which she was named a "Top 99 Foreign Policy Leader Under 33" by Diplomatic Courier Magazine and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy. Ashley is a columnist for Forbes, and her work has been featured on TEDx, the Wall Street Journal, CBS, SELF, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and more. In addition to her coaching business, she's the Founder of CAKE Publishing, a ghostwriting, copywriting and publicity house that helps influencers and companies strengthen their credibility through inspiring blog posts, PR placements and more. Ashley earned her Master's degree in international relations from King's College London, and another Master's in Spiritual Psychology at the University of Santa Monica. She holds a Bachelor's degree from University of Redlands in government, history and French. She's fluent in French and completely forgot how to speak Arabic, despite four years of studying it. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How sometimes 'the end' is really the beginning Why thinking you have it all means nothing How to create the perfect life utilizing your skills

Sam Bakhtiar was born in Iran under a strict regime and no freedom of speech, Sam was a very poor child. And not just financially. From ages 3-11 he went to sleep to the sounds of sirens and bombs. There was a constant firework of missiles and air attacks throughout his childhood His parents divorced when he was just three and he never saw or heard from his dad again. Raised by his grandparents and single mom, Sam thought this war stricken poverty way of life was normal. In 1985, Sams world began to change. He and his mom left as refugees with $500 and one piece of luggage to their names and made their way out of IRAN. Coming to the US was not what he expected. His expectation of US was from the shows Dallas and Dynasty and even the A-team. But the drug dealers, prostitute filled streets and abandoned buildings was what he came to know as home in America. Barely speaking english, being a minority, poor in and in a foreign country Sam longed to fit in. His love of sports gave him his first excitement to try out for a basketball team! When the 5'5" SAME was rejected, his two hour hike home in the snow he vowed that HE would be a success one day. And a success SAM now is. Same LEVELED UP transforming his own physique from a scrawny, awkward kid to a Champion bodybuilder who holds the record of having a first place title in every weight class. He became Dr. Saman Bakhtiar is the Co Founder of The Camp Transformation Center. He has helped transform THOUSANDS of people not only physically but what he feels is even more important "mentally". In this episode, you will learn: How to strengthen yourself physically and mentally The art of learning from hardships What it takes to be a world champion What role Sam's mom played in his mindset

When Nick Santonastasso was conceived, he was given 30% chance of surviving birth. He was 1 of 12 people in the world at the time who was born with Hanhart Syndrom, a rare genetic disorder. Now, despite being born with no legs and one arm, Nick TODAY is a bodybuilder, internationally known public speaker and internet sensation. You see, Nick had some AMAZING Parents. AND they taught him early that the world won't stop for him and it was THIS way of teaching that made Nick fiercely independent and competitive. Nick has continued to aim higher and higher, knowing that every day he lives is considered a medical miracle. Now, Nick is sharing his experience with people all over the world as a keynote speaker at schools, universities, nonprofits as well as Fortune 500 companies. He is using his challenges to inspire others to push beyond their suffering and live a life that has NO LIMITS. Nick already helped to inspire GIANTS in today's world, such as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Tony Robbins, Gary Vaynerchuk. In this episode, you will learn: How to use your "shortcomings" as a launching pad The power of gratitude Why you should focus on your strengths instead of your weaknesses That you have the power to inspire the world no matter who you are

A thought leader in transformation and conscious media, Preston Smiles is fiercy creative and unique. Raised under very challenging circumstances, as a child Preston was labeled learning disabled, hyperactive, and dyslectic. Smoking pot and joining gangs at the age of 11, Preston longed to belong. Through a series of life altering tragedies, trauma and events, Preston was able to escape the trajectory he was on re-write his story by questioning everything and embracing that wounds are not our faults but that healing is our responsibility. Best selling author Preston Smiles is a Disrupter, truth teller, urban mystic, author of LOVE LOUDER 33 ways to amplify your life, founder of STRETCH 22 and C.M.B the conscious man brotherhood...fashion guru, afro amazing surfer and amazing father to kingston Ra and husband to Alexi Panos, PRESTON SMILES is a force to be reckoned with. Tune in to find out how Preston was able to Level up, creating everything from nothing. In this episode, you will learn: How to start loving from the inside out instead of the outside in How someone else's path isn't your path The power of leading with love instead of hate Why embracing our 'short-comings' is the best thing we can do to live out best life

Almost a decade ago the world got to know Justin Wren through his successful mixed martial arts career in the UFC- from starring in the Spike reality show The Ultimate Fighter, to becoming a dominating force in the heavyweight division, to his MMA record of 15-2. Today, the world knows this 6-foot-3-inch, 265-pound fighter for the size of his heart. Following a six-year struggle with addiction and depression in his early career, Justin stepped away from MMA to seek out purpose and passion for his life. What he found was a forgotten tribe of Mbuti Pygmies deep in the jungle of the Congo, beaten down by the economic environment, disease, and hopelessness. Through his Fight for the Forgotten initiative, 1,500 members of this formerly enslaved people group are now free and flourishing on 3,000 acres of their own land with access to clean water and their own farms. Justin 'The Big Pygmy' Wren has expanded his Fight For the Forgotten to empower all those who dont have a voice. He regularly speaks to raise awareness for those affected by the water crisis, as well as those who are bullied, and those suffering from depression and addiction. Today, the world knows this 6-foot-3-inch, 265-pound fighter for the size of his heart. Today meet JUSTIN and learn how he LEVELED UP and continues to create EVERYTHING from NOTHING. Make sure to give big for Fight for the Forgotten at www.fightfortheforgotten.com In this episode, you will learn: How to empower others instead of beating them down The art of learning from our pasts It's the size of your heart that matters most How you can Fight for the Forgotten as well!

Cassey Ho is an award winning fitness instructor, entrepreneur, and online personality. In the world of digital marketing, social media, and drive for perfection, AUTHENTICITY is sometimes hard to come by. When we DO spot it, we want more of it. Cassey has made a name for herself by being truly authentic and real with her audience. A few minutes with her and you quickly realize that there is so much more to her than being the face behind the #1 female fitness channel on YouTube! Creator and founder of blogilates, pop Pilates and pop flex active In this episode, you will learn: How being a teacher and adding value has helped her over and over again How being authentic and real will help you grow your audience How to turn pain into purpose The art of shifting quickly to continue to move forward

Kerwin Rae is a businessman, entrepreneur, investor and international speaker. As one of the Australia's leading business strategists helping business owners succeed for over a decade, he has consulted in 11 countries and over 154 different industries and taught over 100,000 people the world over through his seminars and workshops. To date making his clients well in excess of Hundreds of Millions Dollars. As a student who nearly failed out of school, Kerwin had formed a belief as a child that he was in his words "stupid" And his poor grades validated that to him. With SIX near death experiences which including a near fatal stroke and another serious accident that Dr's said would leave him physically disabled Kerwin Rae was NOT set up for success. He is a true example of fear transcending it into peace , and purpose. In this episode, you will learn: How to overcome adversity How to not allow past circumstances dictate your life Empowerment tools to create your best life

Lori Harder was an overweight kid in an overweight family. "Bad genetics," was what she believed she had. She was teased in elementary school about her weight and her religion which led her into anxiety and panic attacks. After picking up a fitness magazine one day, her whole world shifted. She wanted like these women. They looked strong, confident and powerful. Lori recalls begging her mom to buy her more fitness magazines and as she devoured these she shifted her focus to fitness. Not only did her body improve, but she started to feel strong and in control and a new creative confident Lori started to emerge. A fire was lit that got her thinking about new possibilities for her life. Now, as a successful author and entrepreneur running two seven figure business, Lori truly knows how to create her own happy and it is her mission to share this with you. On this episode, you will learn: How to use visualization to create a new reality Using your past pain to be your driver Tricks to overcome panic attacks The key to persistence in the face of failure Make sure to visit Lori's website for more information.

You can manifest the life of your dreams, and Sarah Centrella is the master of this. Sarah was married to her High School sweetheart and together for nearly 16 years. As a stay home mom With 3 kids she was content. After watching a tv episode about husbands that cheat, A quick moment of woman's intuition found her looking at her husbands cell phone. That peek, altered the course of her life forever. Her husband was having an affair. He moved out that night leaving her and her three children behind. Broken and Scared Survival was Sarah's first instinct. On welfare and foodstamps she asked herself "now what?" She sold everything she owned, begged and pleaded for someone to lease her and her kids a tiny 2 bedroom apartment and decided that she would NOT allow any negative thoughts in. She decided that it was HER CHOICE what the next chapter of her life would bring and she shut up any voice within that told her otherwise. She shifted her focus to what is POSSIBLE and it was liberating. In this episode, you will learn: How to manifest the life of your dreams What's a vision board and how to utilize them starting now Why your toughest days are your greatest blessings How to Hustle, Believe, Receive

"When you are at rock bottom it doesn't show you who you ARE it shows you who you are NOT" Janine Shepherd was an elite athlete known as "Janine the Machine." It was on a bike ride with her teammates while Training for the olympics that tragedy struck....she was hit by a truck head on. Janine woke up 10 days later in the ICU with her neck and back broken in multiple places, collapsed bones and ribs and paralyzed from the waist down. She spent 6 months in the spinal ward trying to wrap her mind around what had happened to her. Her body - that body that had defined her - was no longer Janine the Machine. With all consuming pain, no movement from the waist down, a catheter bottle that would become part of her, Janine recalls feeling like she was in another world - like she was in a life that was meant for someone else - not her. In this episode, you will learn: The mindset needed to overcome ANYTHING How your physical doesn't define who you are When your life becomes 'derailed' how do you create your next purpose

Kelsey Humphreys is a MASTER at enrolling others in her vision! As a bestselling author and international keynote motivational comedian, actor, singer she has spent over 4,000 hours studying success habits and interviewing moguls & celebrities, landing guests like Rachael Ray, Barbara Corcoran, Tony Robbins, Larry King, Dave Ramsey and more Her work has been published for publications like Entrepreneur Magazine, Success Magazine, the Huffington post and others, with a total distribution of more than 140 million. Kelsey achieved all of the above without an agent, manager, publicist or sanity. In this episode, you'll learn: Why you should fake it until you make it Pushing through when the competition quits Why Kelsey follows the mantra of Ready, Fire, Aim How you can battle self doubt daily

Danny is a real estate sales coach and Founder of Intero Real Estate Services Rancho Cucamonga, Downey and La Quinta Southern California. With an impressive background in the real estate industry, Danny Morel brings over 15 years to the real estate business as a coach, mentor, investor and broker. Danny's interest in the real estate industry began with the simple dream of buying his mother a house. From there, he learned about the industry, began selling homes and this led to obtaining coaches to further his career. As an agent, Danny successfully sold 150 homes in a year while only working 4.5 days a week, and by 27 earned 1.5 million in commissions during the course of one calendar year. From that passion grew his coaching company where Danny had the pleasure of leading almost 500 agents to success in their careers through multi-day seminars that impacted thousands of lives. In 2013 Danny was named to the HispanicBusiness.com top 50 Most Influential list. Learn more about Danny at Dannymorel.com As a young boy, Danny Morrell bounced from one small apartment to another as his single mom struggled to pay rent. It was a TV show, Beverly Hills 90210 that exposed him to the idea of "what is possible" Years later, Danny is a mega success. His energy and drive is nothing short of magnetic! On this episode, you will learn: A trick for stopping worry dead in its track How to shift your messed up belief systems How you can grow a following with your vision Why anything great has nothing to do with the how or the process

Tiffany Lee Bymaster Originated as a camera shy makeup artists BEHIND the camera, Tiffany Lee aka Coach Glitter was great at her job but wanted more. On set for countless hours, she would listen and keenly observe all of the information she was learning from her powerful clients. As she watched and learned she started to ask herself one simple question that changed the course of her life… "Why not me?" That question and hunger for more sparked a fire inside that lead her to a mega successful brand where the once camera shy coach is now a leading Camera Confidence Coaching program. On this episode, you will learn: How to overcome anxiety by "going for things anyway" Why you should always add more value than is asked of you Why you should choose to lead with service and worry about the financials later How to utilize mentors, coaches, and masterminds to build your dream

Allison Maslan was a young mom, she was at the height of a self made advertising career. Making lots of money and living large she was fully living "the dream". Working with huge brands like Ben & Jerry's, Merrill Lynch, and more. Although she appeared uber successful and was admired for thriving at such a young age, she was continually stressed, working around the clock and not living in her purpose and was anything BUT happy. That stress and that hustle brought on a terrible freak car accident while she was in route to pick up her daughter from daycare. Taking a forced time to recover, heal and think, she decided to walk away from that which no longer served her. Allison walked away from a successful business, a marriage and all funds and into a new identity: As a broke, single mom. All Allison left with was a desire for more. Grab her free offer at: www.allisonmaslan.com/natalie In this episode, you'll learn: Why money does not equal happiness How to manifest who you truly are Why you should say 'yes' and figure out the rest later And Allison's secret to success that everyone can do

Kim Bauman is now the Founder of One Love Movement, a yoga teacher, and the creator and facilitator of One Love Heroes talk show and podcast. One Love Movement is a nonprofit that brings people together to take action and build support for projects advancing social justice, particularly to under-represented kids. But it wasn't always like that. Abandoned as a baby in Seoul Korea, with all odds NOT in her favor, Kim Baumans life could have gone in a VERY different direction. You see, nobody gets to choose what or WHERE they are born into, but they DO get to choose what they decide to believe and create in their lives. Kim believes it is her duty, and her purpose, to touch as many people possible and make a difference in the dignity and humanity of their own life. To learn more, please go to: www.onelovemovement.org On this episode, you will learn: The art of practicing gratitude, compassion, and service. How you can use your message to level up the world. How shifting your perspective can allow for massive growth.

Chris Harder didn't just drop out of college, he was KICKED OUT. He was smart though - and hungry - and he learned about sales and leadership early on. In a fast paced career in his early 20's, Chris quickly found him and his wife in a cycle of "keeping up with the Joneses" When the recession hit, he failed hard and he was stripped of his "fake" identity as he calls it. He sold his possessions, downsized , ate his way to a 30 lb weight gain and tumbled into a sad few years of asking himself "what is my value?" He is now GRATEFUL for what those hard times taught him. Years later, a number of seven figure successful businesses, Chris shares his journey of leveling up with us today. Welcome Chris to Leveling up… creating EVERYTHING from NOTHING. On this episode, you will learn: How shifting your mindset will create success. How to use gratitude to manifest your best life. Why money is important but not everything. How you can turn your life around even from your rock bottom.

Mike Dillard created 10 million dollars in revenue on a start up business in its first year. 18 months in when he thought he was on track to bring his business to 100 million, his world came crashing down. Overnight his sales were gone, his business tanked , and he most valuable trait that he had, (his reputation) was taken away and used against him. He lost EVERYTHING. His wife, his partner, his possessions, and his voice. Mike is a true example of someone who has repeatedly LEVELED UP and created EVERYTHING from nothing In this episode, you will learn: When everything is taken from you, how do you shift and create more. How to find self-awareness before you do anything. Why you should live your life for you and nobody else. How are you able to create the next multi-million dollar idea.

Natalie Kern was born and grew up in Ukraine during post soviet collapse, civil war and other political and economical tragedies, Natalia Kern grew up in a small town with without even running water. Natalia had all odds stacked against her for success. Despite this, she had a mom that told her she could accomplish anything she wanted and she thankfully believed her. Natalia taught herself 5 languages, immigrated to the US, and transformed herself into a professional model then an internationally published writer and now today, she is a much sought after successful women who teaches other how to have it ALL. She rewrote her past story and now helps others re-write their story. Today, meet Natalia on a more personal level while she shares with us exactly how you TOO can accomplish ANYTHING that you set your mind to and LEVEL UP creating everything from Nothing. Connect with Natalia In this episode, you will learn: How to rewrite your own story The best way to not allow your past to dictate your future The art of creating the life you truly desire

I'm Natalie Jill, Fat Loss Expert turned High Performance Coach. Many know me from fitness but I am not not just another "fitness girl" 😊 10 years ago I was a divorced single mom, broke, overweight, in debt and had lost my house and my confidence. I was a totally different person than I am TODAY. I turned my life around by becoming a master at creating EVERYTHING from NOTHING. NOT just in fitness, but in my relationships, my business and my life. I learned that we can ALWAYS create everything we want from changing our thoughts and actions. And i have experienced this first hand time and time again. On this episode I wanted to take a couple of minutes and really tell you my why behind creating this podcast. I'm so glad you're joining me and my friends on this journey as we level up together! Make sure to Subscribe, Rate, and Review the show. I love reading all of them and hearing what your biggest take aways are!