People of Purpose

Silvia's biggest passion is showing people how their emotional pain, their challenges and struggles contribute to their growth. As a young girl, she was growing up in a destructive environment which carried violence, drugs and alcohol abuse in different forms. After she completed her bachelor's degree, she knew that she needed some massive change, something crazy and life transforming. At the age of 22 she grabbed her suitcase and moved to the U.S. with $500 in her pocket and a dream in her heart. She was obsessed with changing her life and helping her family in her country. Even when she struggled at the beginning and was far away from what we call the "American dream", she knew that life isn't only black and white and if she can fix her mindset and see the world differently, she can change her life. She started to educate herself, she read a lot and she studied her own behavior. One question which triggered her mind more than anything was "How can we handle pain and struggle better and thrive in life in spite of challenges?" About 2 and a half years ago, she launched her blog "Courage Within You" where she was sharing my stories, experience and knowledge with others. She knew that she found a lot of support in reading and learning from different self-development giants so she decided to do the same. After 2 years of blogging, she self-published her first book Courage Within You and now is in the process of building her own coaching business. Listen as Silvia and I talk about: The one question to ask yourself to shift your perspective on struggle How she learned empathy through struggle Why vulnerability is a strength How pain can motivate you How she learned empathy through struggle Why vulnerability is a strength How pain can motivate you How you can take more responsibility for yourself by studying your feelings How the law of attraction is working to help Silvia make a difference in the lives of others How writing can help you to better understand your feelings A step-by-step process to examine and accept your pain Why forgiveness is her biggest success Overcoming fear by using fear to scare a fear The challenges and opportunities of being an immigrant The power of consistency Why she began writing and sharing her story The Idea behind her Mastermind and Course - The School of Courage Silvia's morning routine Why meditation has changed her life How you can participate in Silvia's missions --------------Resources Mentioned: --------------------- The Gifts of Imperfection - Brené Brown Awaken the Giant Within - Tony Robbins Courage Within You - Sylvia Turnova's first book Contact Sylvia, download the Free Challenge Pro Worksheet and explore more @ https://www.silviaturon.com/ My blog from my 15 months in Thailand -My blog 5-Minute Journal - A toothbrush for your mind Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... Facebook Instagram YouTube Channel Facebook Group - Purpose Seekers Help More Find Their Purpose by Donating to the Cause

Susan Peppercorn is an executive and career coach who has a passion for helping individuals thrive in their career. Having made four career changes herself, Susan knows what it's like to feel stuck in a job you hate as well as the self-recrimination that goes along with it. Susan transformed her career and developed a scientifically-validated approach to help others do the same that she practices in her work and teaches in her best-selling book Ditch Your Inner Critic At Work. In the book Susan makes the most compelling case yet that career satisfaction―and the full engagement that comes with it―is more important than ever in today's workplace. Susan has been tapped for career advice by high profile publications such as the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review and U.S. News and World Report. Susan is a graduate of the Whole Being Institute with a Certificate in Positive Psychology, and was a teaching assistant in the same program under Dr. Tal Ben Shahar. Also Accredited by the International Coaching Federation, she is a frequently requested speaker and an executive mentor for the Healthcare Business Women's Association (HBA). Listen as we talk about: Why purpose in the workplace comes from a focus on internal rewards, rather than external rewards [8] How a severance package forced her into career purpose [10] What gave Susan the confidence to know she could coach people before she was "qualified" [15] Why her certificate in Positive Psychology changed her life [19] Why we need to integrate and acknowledge emotions to thrive [20] Why its important to acknowledge the emotions experienced in the body through your job [28:30] Specific exercises Susan uses to guide her clients into greater self-awareness and the grieving process of losing a job [32] Why the 20's are a time to experiment and try different things [36:30] A three-step process to come into your career purpose [40] What is a "stretch goal" and how if helped her write a bestselling book [42:30] Scientifically-backed findings that are proving misconceptions in American work and career happiness [47] How to think about money as it relates to purpose - especially if your financial situation is destitute [50] Why you should highlight something that is not on your resume [54] How failing at technology sales brought her into a greater sense of purpose [56] The importance of creating a "Personal Board of Directors" or a "Kitchen Cabinet" - i.e. why you must surround yourself with people that can support you in what you're trying to do [1:02] The right mindset to approach an informational interview [1:07] The necessity of formal education and trianing to climbing the career ladder [1:14] --------------Resources Mentioned: ------------------------ Ditch Your Inner Critic at Work - Susan Pepporn's best-selling book Brené Brown - Ted Talk - The Power of Vulnerability Tal-Ben-Sharar - Founder of the Whole Being Institute U Penn Positive Psychology Center Free 15-minute Strengths Assessment 2 free Ebooks to evaluate if you are in the right job and find a positive workplace Contact Susan: Website Blog LinkedIn Facebook Twitter - @susanpeppercorn Instagram - @ peppercorn Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... Facebook Instagram Facebook Group - Purpose Seekers YouTube Channel To Contribute your Patronage to the Podcast please visit: https://www.patreon.com/PeopleofPurpose And a special thanks to our newest member of the team NanaiiZ for all of her hard work as our sound editor

Jivasu's (Pradeep Kumar) teachings are called Naturality. Naturality is to 'to live according to our nature' and 'walk our own path'. The core of Jivasu's teachings is about the fear of death (and life) and the emergence of the ego in response to that fear. The ego helps us to escape the fear of death and promises us an illusory immortality. This illusory immortality is needed during the early stages of life but we must eventually go beyond the ego in order to experience freedom from fear. Born in 1956, Jivasu was trained as a pediatrician in India. He and his wife, Karen (his teacher) served in the remote villages of Uttarakhand Himalayas for thirteen years. While living at Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh, India, he experienced his first awakening, which came to full fruition twelve years later in an experience of 'wholeness' and 'freedom from the psychological fear of the death.' Eventually the process culminated in the realization that death is an illusion. The mind and body die but consciousness is immortal. Currently, he is teaching courses about Naturality (Sahajta) and the fear of death and life in Canada, India, Ireland, Barbados and Dominica. He also teaches acupuncture courses for the Contemporary Acupuncture Program at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He conceived Expansiveness Meditation (Braham dhyan) and the Breath of Dissolution (Kalajayi pranayam), two elements of the Naturality teachings. He also teaches that all spiritual experiences have a biological basis. When the brain is cleared of its memories and emotional scars, it will connect to and clearly reflect the universe within and around us. Jivasu is the author of many books including: Meditation: A Path of Relaxation, Awareness and Expansion of Awareness, From Death to Immortality, Naturality, Science of Naturality, and Offerings in Longing and Love. Listen as Jivasu and I talk about: How a 5 year stay at a Hindu monastery helped him to overcome his fear of dying How Fear prevents you from discovering your purpose Why having a healthy identity is essential to discovering yourself How to know your natural personality by examining your body and asking certain questions The stages of enlightenment that come from Naturality The feelings you get from living out your purpose within your true nature How each of us must open our own, unique door to fully explore one's Naturality and purpose Why religious, group settings prevent one from fully understanding their purpose How his Eastern and Western cultural help him to discover his Naturality Why he has decided to be a family man instead of a monk Thoughts on good teaching Why he doesn't care about a following How to educate children in today's culture Why one should take the path of least resistence to discover Purpose Why yoga and meditation are necessary tools to get started in Naturality Why one no longer needs yoga and meditation once they are living their Naturality The science of yoga, meditation, and Naturality Why science is the universal language of the world How to get involved in Jivasu's upcoming immersive, Naturality courses around the world Listen as Jivasu leads a guided Inner Light meditation to conclude the episode --------------Resources Mentioned: --------------------- The Rise of Superman - Steven Kotler The Denial of Death - Ernest Becker Strange Order of Things -Antonio Demassio A Brief History of Everything - Ken Wilbur Finding Your True Personal Nature Questionaire - developed by Jivasu Find Naturality Programs around the world, contact Jivasu, and join the movement @ http://www.naturalitypath.com/ Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... Facebook Instagram YouTube Channel Facebook Group - Purpose Seekers Help More Find Their Purpose by Donating to the Cause

Caroline Stokes is an executive headhunter, certified executive coach, and certified EQ2.0 trainer for global technology and entertainment leaders. Caroline is an expert on a number of topics, including emotional intelligence for recruiters in the age of AI, talent acquisition and development, executive coaching and headhunting, and workplace culture development. She is the founder of FORWARD, the first executive search and first-quarter coaching firm to expedite the integration of all talent placements; and the host of the new podcast, The Emotionally Intelligent Recruiter, which interviews top leaders in the field to support evolving recruiters to adapt in critical collaborative and analytical environments. Caroline has been called to speak or join panels about current talent technology trends at Pocket Gamer Connects Vancouver, VR Connects London and VR Connects San Francisco, plus a Fireside Chat at the BC Labour Market Report Conference. Caroline is a contributor to Forbes, Venturebeat, Undercover Recruiter, and Huffington Post. She has written over 70 human capital articles for Forbes, LinkedIn, Thrive Global, The Undercover Recruiter and Medium, and has been quoted in in Forbes, Fast Company, TechRepublic, Business News Daily, The Coaching Connector and Monster. Listen as Caroline and I talk about: Why experimenting is so important for you to find your purpose Stories from her enthusiasm for technology in the 1980's Her Eureka moment working for Sony that brought her into purpose How a 10 day Vipassana meditation course brought her into purpose What is the "hidden market" and how to constantly remain well-positioned within it Why emotional intelligence is an essential part of leadership An emotional intelligence exercise she recommends Technological implications on the skills needed in the workplace Imaginations on the future of artificial intelligence and emotional intelligence How a young, talented, ambitious, entreprenurially-minded person can position themselves to find a fulfilling purposeful environment in which they can learn and grow Wisdom from the phases of the 20's, 30's, 40's Why developing the learn it all mindset is so important in the time we are in The importance of having commitment to excellence in all things A $99 online course (unsponsored) that will dramatically sharpen and shape your purpose --------------Resources Mentioned: ------------------------ How Great Leaders Inspire Action - Ted Talk - Simon Sinek Altered Traits - Daniel Goleman's book on emotional intelligence and the way meditation changes the brain WHY Discovery Course - Simon Sinek's $99 course mentioned at the end of the interview Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... Facebook Instagram Facebook Group - Purpose Seekers YouTube Channel Help More Find Their Purpose by Donating to the Cause

Today's podcast episode is a new kind of episode. It's actually a podcast episode that I'm republishing from my friends' podcast - Catching Z's: The Millennials Guide to Mindfulness. The guest in this episode is me, Tanur Badgley. In my first ever guest appearance on a podcast my friend, mentor, and podcasting accountability partner Nick Zolfo and I really broke down my 10-day Vipassana meditation course the day after I completed my course in Thailand. For those of you that don't know, Vipassana is a technique developed by Gotama the Buddha 2500 years ago. The word Vipassana means seeing things as they really are. Vipassana is about removing the root of your impurities through self observation and mastery of the mind with the goal of happiness and liberation from suffering. I decided to ask for permission to publish our episode directly into People of Purpose. Not because of this feat that I genuinely am proud to have accomplished, but because I hope it nudges you to do a course yourself. I think one mark of my success after leaving the course is if I can do my part to get the people I love and respect and wish the best to do a ten day course of their own! ------------Reccommended Resources:-------------- My Teacher S.N. Goenke's Dhamma Talk - Why Vipassana Find a Vipassana Meditation Center Around the World Catching Z's Podcast Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... Facebook Instagram Facebook Group - Purpose Seekers YouTube Channel To Contribute your Patronage to the Podcast please visit: https://www.patreon.com/PeopleofPurpose

Ron Carucci is a best-selling author of 8 books, and popular contributor at Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Ron is an expert on a number of topics, including the journey from start up to scale up of a young business, leading massive transformation in more mature organizations, advice on rising through an organization from middle management to executive leadership, and more. Ron led a ten year longitudinal study on executive transition to find out why more than 50% of leaders fail within their first 18 months of appointment, and uncovering the four differentiating capabilities that set successful leaders apart. Those findings are highlighted in his ground breaking Amazon #1 book Rising To Power, co-authored with Eric Hansen. These findings are also summarized by Ron in the popular HBR article and were selected by HBR as one of 2016's "Ideas that mattered most". Ron Carucci is co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, working with CEOs and executives pursuing transformational change for their organizations, leaders, and industries. He has a thirty year track record helping some of the world's most influential executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization and leadership. From start-ups to Fortune 10's, turn-arounds to new markets and strategies, overhauling leadership and culture to re-designing for growth, he has worked in more than 25 countries on 4 continents. In addition to being a regular contributor to HBR and Forbes, and has been featured in Fortune, CEO Magazine, BusinessInsider, MSNBC, Inc, Business Week, Smart Business, and thought leaders. Ron is also a 2-time TEDx speaker. Listen as Ron and I talk about: Specific aspects of change Why getting fired as an insider made Ron an expert outsider advice to his younger self How a leader can rise into power by never compromising integrity Why being respected is so much more important than being popular How to get respect from senior executives How to effectively use your voice to get things done His coffee mug technique to practice gratitude every morning Why he understands the compulsions of his ego better as he ages How a Ted Talk just after his brother's desk gave him the perspective and gratitude needed to succeed The role of the U.S. President and insights into what is great leadership at this level Why millennials are the greatest social justice leaders in the history of the world Why millennials are misunderstood and how they can succeed in today's work culture How building coalition is so important to create larger impact How a leader should think about making hard choices Why Ron is so enthusiastic about the rise of B corps (Benefit Corporations) How hiring himself a business coach propelled his career tremendously Thoughts on the leadership of Steve Jobs Thoughts on bridging the generational divide in leadership Advice on how to develop your personal leadership regardless of age or status --------------Resources Mentioned: ------------------------ Leadership Divided - Ron Carducci's book on the Generational Divide in Leadership Bridging the Leadership Divide - 9 page Free PDF - 6 year follow-up on his original book Leadership Divided New Politics (organization placing National service veterans and alumni into politics) B Corps (Corporations accountable to social, financial, and environmental impact) Ron's Ted Talk on Power Ron's 2016 Idea's That Mattered Most HBR article Ron's insights at HBR and Forbes, and at the Navalent blog Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... Facebook Instagram Facebook Group - Purpose Seekers YouTube Channel To Donate to the Growth of the Podcast please visit: https://www.patreon.com/PeopleofPurpose

Bryan Falchuk overcame adversity, lost nearly 100 pounds, ran a marathon, dramatically changed his diet and created an approach to help others live a better life, every day. That way is Do a Day. Like so many people, Bryan has faced challenges in life, like obesity, depression, work stress, the responsibilities of parenthood, the potential of losing his wife to illness, and more. And he struggled, like anyone else. Through his struggle, he learned the secret to not just overcoming any individual challenge, but creating a life of achievement, happiness and harmony. In Do a Day, you will learn how to make each day contribute to your goals so you can live the life you want to live - a better life. Do a Day frees you of the burden and judgment of yesterday's choices, while relieving you of the pressure of what tomorrow may bring. By teaching you how to identify your true motivation and how to use that to focus on what you have to do today, Do a Day will help you change your life. Listen as Bryan and I talk about: How his wife's illness jumpstarted an intentionality towards purpose Why an employee of your life mindset keeps you from living a purposeful life How he realized his kid wasn't the source of his purpose, but an embodiment Why self-love and introspection can propel you to purpose without a traumatic event How feigned humility actually hinders your self-love why putting things out for the sake of purpose is always a step you can trust "The last domino" theory and why working backwards along an unbroken chain will push you into a life of purpose How a run in San Francisco inspired him to write "Do a Day" Why the only two emotions are love and hate The power of non-attachment in maintaining a commitment to purpose How consistent reflection keeps you on track living purposefully How to balance spontaneity and serendipity with continued focus on goals How gratefulness actually brings more things to be grateful for The power of Buddhism in feeling unified towards a common goal of happiness Why we like the word "allow" as a way of thinking about failures or roadblocks to purpose Why controlling your half of the relationship is so important for developing purposeful relationships 2 Ted Talks, a new book, and Bryan's longer-term goals ------------Resources Mentioned:-------------- Do A Day - Bryan Falchuk Open Heart Clear Mind - Thubten Chodron Working with Anger - Thubten Chodron www.doadaybook.com contact Bryan - [email protected] Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBygSu2TxVoHXaVPgkQcsg To Contribute your Patronage to the Podcast please visit: https://www.patreon.com/PeopleofPurpose

Barbara Waterman-Peters is an artist from Topeka, Kansas whose award-winning work is in museums as well as corporate and private collections. She has shown regionally, nationally and internationally in over 275 solo, invitational and juried exhibitions. She is a founding member of the Collective Art Gallery (1987-2014) and is a charter member of Circle of 7. In 2010 she became the first Core Artist in NOTO, founding STUDIO 831. Barbara taught at Washburn and Kansas State Universities as well as Lassen Community College in California. Currently, she writes about artists for TOPEKA and LAWRENCE Magazines. She also writes an "Artist Spotlight" online for TOPEKA Magazine. She has a BFA from Washburn University, an MFA from Kansas State University, and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from Washburn University in 2016. She has received a Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Achievement from the State of Kansas and the Monroe Award from the Washburn University Alumni Association. In 2011 she was awarded the ARTY for Distinguished Visual Artist from ARTSConnect in Topeka. She has illustrated several books, including BACI: A Mind-Altering Cat and THE COLLECTIVE @ 25 both of which she also wrote and designed; in addition, she has created book cover art for a number of authors. In 2015 she illustrated THE FISH'S WISHES, written by Glendyn Buckley. Together, they published this children's book and have formed their own company, Pen & Brush Press LLC. For many years, Barbara has been the staff artist for the Andrew and Georgia Neese Gray Theater at Washburn University.In 2017 she spearheaded The NOTO Plein Air Project, an exhibit of the work of the participating artists, and will be bringing out a book documenting the project in 2018. I think Barbara has a wonderful soul. You cannot see by listening but she has the most caring eyes too. She is an excellent listener and very compassionate. I really like how she sees herself as having role in the experience of viewing art. From the time I had with her in her studio it is very apparent that she does really value this part of being an artist. I would love to have the chance to take a painting course with her. I think there are many principles one can learn from stepping into the mindset and behind the eyes of Barbara. I'm excited to present her perspective in this podcast episode. I hope you enjoy as I present you today's lovely person of purpose - Barbara Waterman-Peters! Listen as we talk about: Why you must do what you are compelled to do Why you should always keep your work fresh Why you should never be predictable Challenges from her early career Why the artist is a communicator Barbara's take on what is art How expressing the darker parts through art helps to bring forward the lighter parts How being a pen pal teacher to prisoners helped them to see the world in a new way Why self-indulgence art does not make you a person of purpose Advice for writing How mentors have guided her into purpose How to be an ambassador of the arts How aging has changed her self-standard for quality production How to recognize your purpose ------Resources Mentioned:----------- Making Your Life As an Artist, by Andrew Simonet. It is available as a free download at artistsu.org The Business of Art Art and Fear Access Barbara's "Strategies for Success" document by simply messaging me on the Facebook page. Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBygSu2TxVoHXaVPgkQcsg To Contribute your Patronage to the Podcast please visit: https://www.patreon.com/PeopleofPurpose

Joe Sessel found his purpose serving an 11 year term in Federal Prison. From age 19 to 30. In prison Joe found a love for books, sought out mentors, developed his physical fitness and refined his focus to add value to the world. For Joe prison became a limitless library and training ground to become his best self. Today he uses the skills, knowledge, and wisdom acquired from his prison days to be a serial social entrepreneur, a supply chain professional, and real estate investor in Topeka, Kansas. Raised by a single Jewish mom in Topeka, Kansas, Joe was a bright but troubled and rebellious child. He was first convicted of criminal activity at age 10 when he joined older kids breaking into a Catholic school. Failure to play by the rules and obey the law was a pattern for Joe in adolescence. His behavior earned him multiple stays in short term mental hospitals, diagnoses of everything from Acute Paranoid Schizophrenia to Manic-Depressive to Anti-Social Disorder. He was committed in 1995 for an indefinite period at Saint Francis in Salina, Kansas and spent 9 months in a mental ward in the middle of nowhere. Joe began selling drugs his freshman year in high school, and by the time he was 19 years old he was selling about $1 Million dollars of meth a month in Northeast Kansas. During this period, Joe was also a public speaker for the Shawnee County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program and a choir singer and soloist in many choirs, including a performance of Gustav Mahler's 8th symphony with the Kansas City Symphony Choir and Washburn University Choir. On May 7th, 1999, 3 days after his 19th birthday, Joe was arrested for possessing $172,000 of meth in a federal investigation called "Operation Heartland". During the 11 years he spent behind bars, he was able to focus on himself and find purpose. Using his brain and his skills for good became a focus of his life after asking the question "who am I and what kind of person do I want to be?" He was 21 years old the first time he considered these questions seriously. An autodidact with an abundance of time, Joe pursued studies in Philosophy, Literature, Language, Communication and Intelligence theory, Law and Medical Science, Business, Real Estate Investing, and Neuro Linguistic Programming. Today, Joe is on the path of searching for meaning among his fellow humans. He wants to create more value in the world than he consumes, and that is a basis for his actions. His frame is one of lifelong learning. He believes that things aren't good or bad, but instead that all events are opportunities for learning. "What is the lesson?" is always the question. Joe is dedicated to using his communication skills as a conduit for sharing what he has learned on his journey and helping people to see more and better choices in life. He believes that he has more in life than he could have ever hoped for and hopes that his gratitude and enthusiasm for life are contagious. Listen as we talk about: Why discomfort is the beginning of change Why the safe path leads to stagnation His unique perspective on the relationship between a person's resources and their ambition Why time is such an underrated and valuable resource How to think about balancing patience with urgency and ambition Why the whole world is a prison and how to find out whats available within your boundaries How stoicism and the serenity prayer give you the power to understand what you have the power to change How to become a free man in prison by recognizing available options How leadership helps you to make up your own mind How reevaluating your premises allows you to understand something you didn't know Why utility value is more important than truth Why being restricted in prison helped him to seize increasingly greater opportunities Why he doesn't believe in altruism How to use your talents to create more value than you take Why you can know who Joe is through his favorite games - chess and poker How his purpose has made him a very successful real-estate entrepreneur How to maximize the opportunity to learn from somebody with talent How reframing and reexamine helps you recognize your gratitude ------------Resources Mentioned:-------------- Dune - Frank Herbert I am That - Osho Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion - Robert Cialdini The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists - Neil Strauss Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas Brothers Karamazov - Fyodor Dostyvskey Epictetus Mr. Money Mustache Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBygSu2TxVoHXaVPgkQcsg To Contribute your Patronage to the Podcast please visit: https://www.patreon.com/PeopleofPurpose

Adam and Sam are 25-year-old freegans. They eat food going to waste and buy vegan only when necessary. They haven't bought groceries since November 5th, 2016. They describe themselves as thoughtful and mindful. They try to focus on what's important and cut out things that don't matter in every aspect of their lives. They accomplish their purpose by repurposing food and objects going to waste to mindfully appreciate what they have and fight a culture of rampant overconsumption. Adam and Sam see consumerism, mindlessness and waste are interconnected. Roughly 40% of food goes to waste, thrift stores are packed with perfectly good clothes, and usable furniture gets thrown out every day. With climate change already impacting everyone, Adam and Sam see buying new products as destructive. Adam and Sam don't buy things for the sake of having variety but rather out of necessity. As a result, they are appreciative and grateful for what they already have. Listen as we talk about: How their partnership has been necessary to a year without groceries How taking new routes home from work leads to treasures and makes life much more interesting Valuable tips on how to live frugally How they've created lives of congruency with their purpose Stories of how they find and prepare their food How their mission has spilled over to their friends and family Why repurposing is a resource to help you live a better life Privilege they acknowledged in their choice to live the freegan life Why it's important to really examine if you need something. You can find Adam and Sam and get involved with their missions on their website: https://freddyfreegan.com/ ------------Resources Mentioned:-------------- freegan.info mrmoneymustache.com Dive! Freegans (book) Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBygSu2TxVoHXaVPgkQcsg To Contribute your Patronage to the Podcast please visit: https://www.patreon.com/PeopleofPurpose

Joe Hishmeh is the Lead Pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Topeka, Kansas. His purpose is to make God greater on Earth as he is in Heaven. Born in Wisconsin and raised by a carpet-selling family with ancestral roots in Israel, Joe wanted to spend his early twenties truly investigating if Christianity was true. As an inquisitive learner and a natural leader Joe eventually made his way to Seminary school in Dallas, Texas where he met his wife Cheryl. After moving to Chattanooga, Tennessee shortly afterwards Joe was looking to pastor a church with the intent of being a part of a major spiritual awakening in an American city. He came into a small church of 100 people that has now grown to over 2600 each weekend. But as Joe says, the church has grown smaller as it has grown larger. Fellowship Bible Church claims no denomination, instead focusing on shouting the shouts of scripture. Joe has traveled the world extensively in his studies of God, religion, spirituality, and a relationship with Jesus Christ. Joe is also the father of three children with his wife Cheryl. Listen as Joe and I talk about: His journey into Christianity His role as a pastor How he rationalizes faith with logic Routines and habits to feel closer to God Highlights along his journey of purpose Challenging topics such as abortion, suffering, lack of a denomination Criteria he uses for voting Being a minority of faith enmeshed with others What the return of Christ will be like What heaven is like Contact Joe - http://www.fbctopeka.com/about-us/our-team/ Contribute to the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=8964963 ------------Resources Mentioned:-------------- Timothy Keller - The Reason for God Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735 To Contribute to the Podcast please visit: https://www.patreon.com/PeopleofPurpose

Daniel Rivera's purpose is to love others like Jesus Christ has loved him. Born and raised in Arizona, Daniel lives in Wichita, Kansas today where he is the district manager for Vector Marketing. In his career with Vector since 2011 Daniel has $3.7million in career sales of Cutco cutlery - the World's finest kitchen cutlery. Daniel's purpose runs deeper and more expansive. Daniel loves anything competitive and athletic, he likes dancing, attending concerts, traveling, and running/working out. He was a college baseball player and bowler. Today Daniele is a serial entrepreneur working in health supplements and In 2017 he began his involvement in Real Estate Investing. Daniel shows his love for others sponsoring children in three different countries as an office Team. As of our interview he has been able to influence his customers to sponsor another 5 orphans. Listen as Daniel and I talk about: - How a journey to Kenya led Daniel to sponsor orphans - How he ties his sales business to sponsoring orphans - What unconditional love looks like - How Daniel sees his job as creating the next generation of leaders - How adding value to others is why we need to become blessed - Why looking outside of your comfort zone is so good for you - Daniel's vision for an orphan weekend retreats and summer camp - How social media can be a powerful accountability partner - Actionable challenges to live out your purpose - How surrendering your own ambitions and saying yes yields the highest fulfillment of purpose possible -----------------Resources Mentioned:-------------- Read these articles to find out more and get involved with Daniel's causes and serving orphans yourself. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/07/prweb12833759.htm http://rchurch.life/connect/r-hope John C. Maxwell - How Successful People Lead: Taking Your Influence to the Next Level Stephen Covey - Everyday Greatness Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735

Today's guest is Benjamin Tittle. Ben's Purpose is to find balance between a life of service and personal wellness through the field of medicine. In this field which is constantly in a state of upheaval Ben knows, as a doctor that he will have to confront moral dilemmas and face loss of life. To survive he must hold close his purpose - a life of healing. I asked Ben to be on the podcast because he has such a clearly defined purpose and will one day be very busy and recognized that he may not remember us. He was clearly raised well and is a living example of how constantly pushing oneself towards ever increasing greatness is what lands you at your highest goals and equips you to take on even greater responsibilities demanding such a conviction to purpose. Listen as Ben and I talk about: - How a traumatic childhood experience that led him to medicine - Why the role of a physician is as a guide - Why sociocultural understanding is a prerequisite to success - Why taking time away from your ambitions is how you hold your purpose closer - Why its important to have mentors from different fields outside of medicine - Why medicine is like rock climbing Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735

Today's guest is Patrick Buggy. Patricks purpose is simple - to create his best life and help others do the same. He does so by working with extraordinary individuals to help them create a life rich in purpose, growth, service, and satisfaction. He also works with forward-thinking companies and organizations to create programs and experiences that help their employees thrive. This isn't about reaching a specific state/destination, but embracing that life is an act of continually becoming...Spending your time in a way that aligns with your priorities and values. For Patrick it's about doing whatever it takes to show up in the most powerful way so you can contribute to making the world a better place. Prior to starting Mindful Ambition, Patrick went to undergrad at Washington University in St. Louis. He worked across strategy and marketing at Gravitytank, an innovation consulting firm (acquired by Salesforce in 2016.) MindfulAmbition.net is the home of Patrick's work, where you can access free articles and tools to help you do, serve, and be a little bit better every day. -----------------Resources Mentioned:-------------- The Tim Ferriss Show Wherever You Go, There You Are - Jon Kabat-Zinn Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735

The tables have turned and your host has become the guest! I figured it was time listeners got to know their host better. I've been hearing a lot of intrigue from episode 000 in which I introduced my story and my purpose. If you wanted to know what I'm doing with my life, what experiences have shaped me, and ways in which I think you can seek and find your purpose this is your episode. For today's episode I asked my good friend Austin Schauer to interview me. Austin has a unique combination of being seriously-minded, but also hilarious and able to add a lighthearted touch to deeper conversation. I think he does an excellent job at asking good questions and drawing out substantive answers. Another reason I asked Austin to host this episode is because we share many common experiences. Austin and I both grew up in Topeka, Kansas and were even born in the same hospital. We were in a middle school rock band together, went to the same high school, and did policy debate together. We also have both taught in Thailand. Austin actually just arrived back from Thailand. It was a treat to catchup for the first time in a few years back in our hometown. I admire Austin's enthusiasm for life and his faith in following his unique path. After graduating from the University of Kansas, he got his Master's degree in English from the University of Oregon. He is planning to move to LA soon to write sketch comedy. I'm so thankful for all the preparation Austin put into preparing for and delivering this episode. Please enjoy this episode with your host Tanur Badgley. Resources Mentioned:-------------- Letters to a Young Poet - Rainer Maria Rilke Yes Man - Danny Wallace The Tim Ferriss Show Designing your Life - Bill Burnett and Dave Evans KIPP charter schools Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735

Ryan Nyquist considers his purpose in life to show the love of Jesus to all he encounters. He does this by showing compassion to those in need, taking responsibility when he falls and showing grace when others do, opening up his home to others, speaking truth and love in all things, and correcting others with love. He doesn't claim perfection in any of this, but strives to live a little bit more like Jesus every day. Ryan is a husband to Kristina and a dad to their son Soren. Together, they reside in South St. Paul, MN. Ryan serves as the worship director and oversees the young adult ministry at Faith Covenant Church. Ryan has a Master's degree in theology and considers himself a lifelong learner who continues to read, study, and research whatever he desires to learn more about. In his spare time Ryan enjoys going to the zoo with his family, spending time with close friends, drinking good coffee, hunting, and playing with his band. -----------------Resources Mentioned:-------------- 1 Ecclesiastes Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735

My guests today are a pair of wonderful people, Jason Hulshof and Drew DeBiasse. who find purpose in teaching yoga, Together they run Heart Yoga in Uptown Minneapolis. HeartYoga is not a yoga studio. It is a yoga school; a frontier where anyone and everyone can heal and grow. Yoga found Jason in a crazy summer of 1995 - self taught until 2000 when he met his teacher Jonny Kest and, after working closely with Jonny to share flowing yoga for 15 years, he started HeartYoga in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His current mission is to share HeartYoga and its core philosophies with the world. Drew DeBiasse was forced to take her first yoga class in 2004 and says she hated every second of it - after having a deep calling to try it again the following year, it led her to teacher training with Jason Hulshof and Jonny Kest in 2011. Considered an anomaly by her peers, Drew is both a healer of the soul and a business maven - her current mission is also to share HeartYoga with the world. You can visit heartyogaonline.com for more information on upcoming teacher training opportunities or inquiries to hire Jason and Drew for trainings, events and workshops. -----------------Resources Mentioned:-------------- Jonny Kest Richard Hittleman's Yoga: 28-Day Exercise Plan The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Steven Covey Give and Take - Adam Grant https://studentoftheworldblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/25/realizing-spiritual-intentionality-at-the-island-yoga-retreat/ Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735

My guest this week is Nick Knutzen. Nick is a self-described chef, coach, and Warrior. Nick's life is guided by his intention of being fully present in work, play and relationships. Following an eight-year career in film production in LA and NYC, Nick arrived in Minneapolis 6.5 years ago where he committed himself to living a sober life. With the love and support of family and friends Nick traded in his camera for a chef's knife. Self-taught as a chef, he co-founded his first business Origin Meals, a Paleo-inspired meal delivery service. He has since sold this company and now he devotes himself to another meaningful pursuit with the founding of Wyld Joy. Through Wyld Joy, he uses his life's experience to guide others to an inspired life after sobriety through courage, joy and aliveness. Nick and I met in St. Paul Minnesota at an Open House even for his wellness and recovery project Wyld Joy.Through a series of events I found myself at Nick's dining room table in South Minneapolis where we recorded this episode with his girlfriend, Julia Starr featured on episode 002 sitting right beside him. Nick can be found at…. https://wyldjoy.com/ --Resources mentioned: The Guest - Rumi The New Evolution Fitness Diet - Arthur De Vany How to Eat - Thich Nhat Hanh Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735

Matt Simpson is a free spirit traveler that has found his purpose to be of service to our U.S. veterans that struggle deeply with PTSD and suicide. Matt considers the world his home but has been residing in Chicago for the past 4 months since ending an 18 month travel journey where he discovered his purpose after a profound ayahuasca experience in Costa Rica. Before his travels Matt spent 14 years in Chicago's Rat Race as a business owner. Now he is the program manager for Veterans for Entheogenic Therapy - a nonprofit veteran organization providing alternative treatments such as plant based healing experiences to combat PTSD and veteran suicide. Matt can be found at…. www.vetentheogenic.org www.Facebook.com/VETEntheogenic www.sacreddownload.wordpress.com --Resources mentioned: Tribe - Sebastian Younger Stealing Fire - Jamie Wheal & Steven Kotler First-hand accounts - Tim Ferriss and Aubrey Marcus The Reality of Truth (documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glNJHVJgI2Y Join our purpose seeking podcast community at... https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735

Today's guest is Julia Starr - A self-described feminist wellness warrior from the Iron Range of Minnesota. Julia has traveled around the world as a student, teacher, business strategy consultant and farmer. It's tough to put a single label on this fireball, but she would describe herself as a feminist wellness warrior. The most common threads in her story are doing what you'd least expect, and doing it well. Whether leaving her small town upbringing to attend Claremont McKenna College in California, throwing herself into the competitive world of business strategy consulting as an International Relations major, or leaving a six-figure job to apprentice with her grandfather, she's become a jill of all trades. Her overarching life purpose is empowering young women to know themselves and their abilities authentically, in order to correct the balance of masculine and feminine energies globally. Her current endeavor, Starr Health Co. is a coaching and wellness platform that provides services to young women seeking support and guidance. Her grand vision? Create a virtual wellness offering targeted at young women that will be available to schools and employers around the world - combatting the shocking rise of anxiety, depression and mental health disorders in this demographic. You can find Julia at: http://www.starrhealthco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/starr_health_co/ https://www.facebook.com/starrhealthco/ Join the purpose seeking podcast community at: https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735

Meet my mentor, friend, and primary concussion doctor who helped relieve so much of my bodily trauma from my fall at Yosemite National Park. I originally came to Dr. Andy in 2014 for trauma relief from my fall at Yosemite in 2011. After just a handful of appointments I noticed a tremendous reduction in the tension throughout my body and an increased sense of feeling integrated, whole, and coordinated. After I suffered another concussion in February of 2015 Andy was the first person I came to. He very quickly stabilized my neck tension and headaches giving me a newfound ability to relax that I was scared I had lost forever. Doctor Andy is the primary person to bring me out of three weeks of lying down in a dark room for relief. From over a dozen appointments with Andy, we have forged a personal relationship that I consider to be quite deep and meaningful. I see him as a mentor and friend every bit as much as I see him as a doctor. He's the only doctor that I've seen for an hour then spent an hour sharing a beer over happy hour at a cafe next to the Mississippi River. Dr Andy Stella DC has been a chiropractor since 1988 focusing on various soft tissue therapies and motion chiropractic in his quest to help people heal. In 2003 he was introduced to a life and career changing new paradigm of hands on bodywork called Matrix Repatterning Therapy. He recognizes, finds and more permanently treats these tension patterns using two handed gentle compression therapy. Doctor Andy works has significantly reduced the symptoms of hundreds of people oftentimes as their last resort in concussion and bodily trauma. His commitment to excellence with this technique has led him to having the most training hours of all the practitioners besides the teachers. And, he's not done; now sharing as a teacher also. *** Visit integralchiro.com to learn about Doctor Andy, what matrix repattering therapy is all about, and read powerful testimonies from his patients. Visit the purpose seeking community of People of Purpose at: https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735

Hear my story, what People of Purpose is all about, and how you can get involved in this introduction to the podcast. Hear more about my journey through my written blog - Letters to myself I started while teaching in Thailand where I ruminate on what I'm learning from my journeys into cultural immersion, self exploration, and spirituality. https://studentoftheworldblog.wordpress.com/ ***Corrections - the blog and email group has changed to a private Facebook group. It's the same concept just a different medium of communication. Also I am available for your private message on Facebook and Instagram*** If you want the ultimate engagement join our intentional group "Purpose Seekers" from the Facebook page. Join in longer form discussions, link up with accountability partners, and share in opportunities and challenges to better know and grow in your purpose. Get personalized resources and guidance to help you trek along your personal path of purpose. https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735