Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill

10 years ago, Angie Lee was a college blogger who was Corporate + College dropout, $100k in debt. She just wanting to "share tips" on her blog. She didn't know then what she knows now… that she would build an empire by age 29 being just her candid self. TODAY Angie is your hilarious + wicked smart business bestie you've always wanted. A serial entrepreneur, vibrant speaker, life coach & business mentor, Angie's genius is helping women embrace fear, take messy action & monetize their passion. She is a 7 figure entrepreneur under 30 and she has cracked the code for organic marketing by successfully producing multiple 6 & 7 figure product launches, with no paid advertising or complicated funnels. She now teaches her loyal community to grow & scale their online business with stand out branding, authentic messaging & intuitive marketing. Angie is an AMAZING example of how anyone can LEVEL UP and created EVERYTHING from NOTHING. In this episode, you will learn: How listening to your audience is the key to speaking to them The benefits of CBD How to create multiple streams of 6 and 7 figure businesses Why being authentic means everything

Dr. Jen Esquer, aka DocJenFit made a very tough decision before the holidays… to walk away from a love relationship that she thought and hoped would be her future. The decision was because of infidelity. Infidelity is not uncommon AND breakups because of it is not uncommon either. What is unique about this story today? You see, when most are faced with infidelity a few things typically happen . AND those things typically include BLAME, GOSSIP and staying stuck in a VICTIM mindset. Although those patterns can feel comforting in the moment, they do not serve a place in healing and learning. Today's chat with Jen is not about blame , or gossip or about being a victim. It is about being responsible, owning your voice, listening to your instincts, sharing your story and being RESPONSIBLE in your healing. Join in today and learn how Jen truly LEVELED UP and created EVERYTHING from Nothing. In this episode, you will learn: How you should listen to your intuition How to not make excuses when the truth it apparent Why it's not about blame, but acceptance Ways you're able to move through infidelity

Vince knows what it takes to build muscle, lose weight and overcome muscle unfriendly genes in the shortest time possible. He was so skinny growing up, he earned the nickname Skinny Vinny. Competing in long distance sports such as running and triathlon for ten years did not help improve his chances of overcoming his muscle unfriendly genes. Over the course of six months, Vince gained over 41 pounds of rock-hard muscle and climbed the scale from a scrawny 149 pounds to a muscular 190 pounds without drugs, without a lot of supplements and training only three days per week. After entering the world of competitive fitness modeling he became the Canadian Fitness Model Champion in his third show ever! His transformation even caught the attention of the International fitness magazine Maximum Fitness which featured a 2 page spread of his transformation story. Known as "Skinny Vinny" Vince wanted to make a splash in the personal training space. He knew how to build muscle but not quite how to brand or sell himself. In fact, he had 100's of youtube videos live and published before getting any decent type of traffic. But persistence was in his blood and before age 30 he had a 7 figure online fitness business dedicated to skinny guys, Vince sustained a multi 7-figure business for more than 8 years until he realized he wanted to impact more men, to help them build a successful and profitable online 7-figure fitness business, while mastering the 5 M's of Manhood—muscle, mindset, money, mission, and marriage. Join in today and learn how Vince continually LEVELS UP and creates everything from nothing. In this episode, you will learn: Why consistency is key to fitness and business What are the 5 M's of manhood Why being mentally strong is more important than physically strong

Everything James Wedmore does in his business (like making videos, teaching, and coaching) he describes as FUN. He says that "Anything that isn't fun he stops. Drops or delegates! He leads with PLAY. Surfing, skateboarding, and more and his "lifestyle" is about fun in and out of the business. And he strives to walk that talk every single day. For 10 years, James Wedmore has taught entrepreneurs and online business owners how to leverage the power of online video and YouTube marketing to reach more people, share their message and convert more customers. In 2016, James made a massive shift to focus on a big gap missing in the marketplace: the mindset needed for entrepreneurship. He launched a totally woo-woo podcast, the Mind Your Business Podcast and his signature program, Business By Design. Today he helps coaches, experts, content creators and authors not only to craft better marketing messages but also how to ditch the "hustle" mentality and create success from the inside out. Join in today and learn exactly how James Wedmore LEVELS UP and has created EVERYTHING FROM NOTHING time and time again. https://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/p/about-me In this episode, you will learn: Why you need to delegate anything you don't enjoy The Mindset of an Entrepreneur How to ditch the hustle mentality

In High School, Justin was a 1.7 GPA kind of kid. He jokes around that if there was a vote for "least likely to succeed" HE would have been unanimously voted for that. Justin had a LOT of reason for his lackluster attention in school. His mom battled a 20 year opiate addiction and his dad was in Jail. He had NO direction or role model for success At 14 years old he was told that he would someday change the world and he believed it…. THAT was the wind beneath his wings. Today, Justin is the Host of Growth Now Movement which was chosen by INC magazine as a Top 8 podcast everyone should follow and he now helps individuals and brands grow their business through podcasting, while speaking all over the country on the topic. He is the reason I have my podcast today! Justin has also aligned himself with massive influencers, celebrities, and entrepreneurs to put together a life changing event called Growth Now Movement LIVE! You can grab your tickets at www.gnmlive.com Join in today and learn how Justin LEVELED UP and TRULY created EVERYTHING from Nothing In this episode, you will learn: How building relationships is the key to success Why your rock bottom moment has your purpose inside of it Why your past doesn't dictate your future How incremental growth every day will create your perfect life

From Bullied Teenager, to teacher, to a multiple 7 figure entrepreneur Sage Lavine is #1 Best Selling Author of WOMEN ROCKING BUSINESS, and the CEO of Women Rocking Business Training Company reaching over 100,000 conscious women entrepreneurs around the globe. Sage teaches women entrepreneurs to fill their practice and create sustainable wealth through creating a business they love, working 12 days a month or less. She has shared the stage with Neale Donald Walsch, Jack Canfield, Janet Attwood, Marcia Wieder, and many more. Sage believes in purposeful entrepreneurship as a way to create world change: Women Rocking Business has raised over half a million dollars for women around the globe, women in the rainforest and in Indonesia, supporting them to build businesses that serve their communities and protect our ecosystems. Sage inspires her students to love themselves and each other so much that we can't help but all succeed . . . together. Join in TODAY and learn how Sage Lavine LEVELED UP and created EVERYTHING from NOTHING Learn more about Sage: www.womenrockingbusiness.com In this episode, you will learn: How to multiple your income while working less How you can shift into the life you want How to create a business you love

Chris Lee is Transformational Trainer , Best Selling author and Life Coach and TV/ Radio personality from San Juan, Puerto Rico. For 30 years Chris has been traveling the world and has led Seminars and Workshops that has directly impacted over 1 Million People teaching them the Art of living Abundant, Extraordinary and Successful Lives! Chris Lee Has worked with top companies worldwide such as Dreamworks, Paramount Pictures, Universal, Sony Music, CAA, WWE, Apple, Microsoft, IBM, Dragados, Amgen, Unilever, Google, Univision, NBC, Telemundo among many others. He also coaches many celebrities and business leaders, to create unprecedented results. Lee has been collaborator for Top Latin and US Television and Radio Networks like, NBC, ABC, FOX LATINO Noticias Telemundo, Wapa America, Venevision and Univision. Opened and runs successful Seminar Businesses in US, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Puerto Rico. Lee had created a workshop for Teens called Torch / Antorcha that teaches adolescents the key to happiness and success lead all over US, Asia and Latin America. Wrote Best Sellers "Dile Yes a la Vida!" And "Transform your life 10 Principles of Abundance and Prosperity" Chris Lee has been featured in top News and Business publications and Newspapers such as Huffington Post, Inc Magazine, Success Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, Miami Herald, El Nuevo Dia, and Primera Hora. He is currently featured as collaborator on Thrive Global by Arianna Huffington. Follow Chris on instagram and Twitter @chrismotivador or Facebook Chris Lee Motivational Trainer. In this episode, you will learn: How to stop being a control freak Steps to transforming into the best you How to create abundance in your relationships Why focusing on your purpose is the only way through

When Dana Cavalea's dream of becoming a pro athlete was shattered, he decided that there had to be some blessing and opportunity in his disappointment. At age 19, he accepted a job cleaning up towels and being a water boy with the Yankees. Dana never looked at this as beneath him. In fact, he looked at it as an opportunity to serve and add value to some of the best athletes in the world. He decided that he would add value, listen and learn. While listening and truly living with a mentality of serving, Dana found an opportunity to add even MORE value… He started running the athletes through some core workouts :) His humble attitude, constant wanting to add value and his high levels of intuition propelled him into a coaching position. Dana didn't become just "any coach" He became a CHAMPION coach Dana spent 12 years with the New York Yankees Organization and even winning a World Series in 2009. Throughout his career, Dana has had the opportunity to train and coach the greats that include Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, and many others. In addition to working with high level Athletes, Coaches, CEO's and Executives, he is an International Speaker/ Consultant helping corporate workforces, Sports Teams, Universities, and Organizations to optimize their overall performance through his 5-Drivers of Performance (mindset, training, fueling, recovery, influence) framework. In this episode, you will learn: The 5 drivers of performance Why mindset is the beginning of everything Why setbacks are the greatest opportunity to leap forward What Dana has learned working with some of the greatest baseball players of all time

3 feet tall, in a wheelchair, Sean's fantasy as a child was just to "blend in." Devastated when he was turned down for what he viewed as "normal jobs" a mentor pointed out to him that his disability was a GIFT and he was meant to share his story and lead and inspire others his world changed. You see, Dr. Sean Stephenson was predicted not to survive at birth because of a rare bone disorder that stunted his growth and caused his bones to be extremely fragile (fracturing over 200 times by the age of 18). Despite his challenges, he took a stand for a quality of life that has inspired millions of people around the world. Over the past 24 years, his powerful message has been heard at live events in nearly all 50 states and in 16 countries. Sean has presented at hospitals, universities, prisons, and to companies such as Nike, Whole Foods, Zappos, Walmart, and Sharp Healthcare. He's shared the stage with U.S. Presidents, billionaire business moguls, celebrities, and his Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Sean has appeared on everything from The Oprah Show to Jimmy Kimmel, in addition to online videos with tens of millions of views. The Biography Channel produced an hour-long feature on his life called, Three Foot Giant. Join in today and learn how Sean Stephenson has repeatedly LEVELED UP and created EVERYTHING from Nothing! In this episode, you will learn: How you can take what you feel is a set back and make it the reason for success How challenges are nothing but an opporunity Why you should educate people instead of shaming them

At age 11, young Christine was depressed from being bullied and teased. She spiraled into 20 years of antidepressants and antianxiety medication dependence. She muted her emotions and her feelings and believed that she was broken, unlikeable and that something was very wrong with her and the medications and doctors diagnoses were all the evidence she needed to validate that something WAS wrong with her. All Christine recalls every really wanted was to be was HAPPY. Today, Christine Hassler is the best-selling author of three books, a keynote speaker, retreat facilitator, spiritual psychologist and life coach, and host of the top-rated podcast "Over it and On With It", she has been teaching and inspiring people around the world. Christine believes once we get out of our own way, we can show up to make the meaningful impact we are here to make. Join in today and learn how Christine Hassler LEVELED up and Created EVERYTHING from Nothing. Visit her online at www.christinehassler.com In this episode, you will learn: How to get over it and on with your life How creating happiness first creates success Why you should make an impact How to get out of your own way

At the innocent young age of just 5, Cayla's dad was incarcerated and a drug addict. Her mom, left to fend for the kids was forced to declare bankruptcy. Feeling ashamed with cards stacked against her and odds NOT in her favor, Cayla shifted her mindset through positive thinking, books and breathing techniques. Today, Cayla Craft, Host of Mommy Millionaire Podcast, is a mom of three, a self-made Millionaire, and a lifestyle entrepreneur who has created and runs FOUR successful 7 figure businesses. Join in today and learn how Cayla Craft leveled up and created EVERYTHING from Nothing In this episode, you will learn: The power of controlling your breath How you're able to create multiple 7 figure businesses How to shift your mindset and create the life of your dreams

Growing up in Florence Italy in a modest, blue collar italian family, Fabio knew food stamps and a life of "hard work" for necessity. He understood "broke" and never knew a world where "things would come easy" He had his first job at age 11 working at a bakery and did not know then that he would one day be the Chef/Culinary Personality/Restaurateur/Cookbook Author that he is today! Best known today for his participation in Bravo's Top Chef seasons 5 and 8 - earning the "Fan Favorite" title - his on-screen appearances have propelled him to become one of the top culinary names in the country. Fabio is a recurring guest on national television shows such as Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, and countless Food Network Shows such as Cutthroat Kitchen: All-Star Tournament, which he won. Fabio speaks the truth today on how he CONTINUALLY leveled up and created everything from nothing time and time again. In this episode, you will learn: How the law of attraction "works" The art of being resourceful Why hard work is the only way How and why you should stop making excuses now

21 years old Ulyses Osuna is so much wiser beyond his years. At just 21 yrs old , Ulyses founded and runs the uber successful agency "Influencer Press " that manages publicity for Influencers & several clients worth over $100m! A couple of his clients include: >Ed Mylett (he's been on your show) >Ben Lee who created the app for Tony Robbins & Snoop Dogg >Gerard Adams who sold Elite Daily for $50m As a kid , Ulyses dreamed of big Fame and spotlight and he was fascinated by psychology. Those fascinations coupled with a father who taught him the value of hard work and made Ulyses a HUGE success at a young age. Join us today and learn how ULYSES has LEVELED UP and created EVERYTHING from Nothing. In this episode, you will learn: How to get published How you're able to capitalize on being in the spotlight How to align yourself with some of the top people in the world

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

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!