The Ethical Evolution Podcast

Dr. Steve Yacovelli has been in the leadership, learning and development, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting space pretty much his whole career (about twenty-five years). A few years ago, Steve realized that the focus on specifically developing LGBTQ+ Leaders wasn’t really top of mind for many organizations. So, “The Gay Leadership Dude™” was born. It’s Steve’s brand to “come out” and acknowledge the role he wants to take to give back to the LGBTQ+ Community and awesome Allies. It’s refreshing to cut through the noise with Steve and ask the questions that only those in the Queer Community know should be answered, all while having some fun and spreading the love. I hope you learn something from this episode - and also get a laugh. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke Byvoet mentors women to find their true bliss, their identity and to let go of overwhelm, anxiety and trauma - enabling them to become their own self healers. Through breathwork and trauma release techniques, Brooke’s clients find their true inner power. Like so many guests I chat with all around the world, we had so much in common in the way we help others to be the change. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a fine line between emotional awareness and spiritual awakening, and that is where Benjy Sherer thrives as a mentor and teacher. Guiding people to emotional mastery, Benjy bridges the gaps between psychology, spirituality and philosophy. Those 3 realms are all intrinsically connected in his unique - and yet intuitively and compellingly simple - approach to self love and emotional mastery. Growing up with a deep existential need for answers, his academic background in Philosophy and World Religions, left him pessimistic at the soul level about our ultimate role in this universe and the purpose of life. It wasn’t until after a dark night of the soul and a spiritual awakening of his own which led him to rediscover his true purpose and learn the skills, tools, and techniques that he teaches to clients today. His overall approach is about “Feelings First”, referring to the notion that we can master our emotions directly, without the need for deep intellectual analysis, ultra-spiritual practices, or pharmaceutical medications. He teaches people how to connect directly with the emotions and sensations of their body - without fear, guilt or shame - and to allow these feelings to run through them so that they can be truly released. Benjy and I could have talked all day as we had yet found another kindred soul connection who understood us at our core. I hope you get some gold out of this time we spent together. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Rodriguez has a background in science and spent a good slice of his life in the television industry. His evolution led him to podcasting, where he worked his way through a breakdown to create The Skeptic Metaphysician, connecting with leaders in different modalities of woowoo and healing to truly find what works. As a scientist, Will didn’t believe in blind faith and had to find the proof for himself. Through this conversation, we share our journeys which are incredibly similar and how podcasting has changed our lives. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Ogden is an Anglican Priest and Theologian, now based in Adelaide. We first met about a decade ago where he was a guest on my LGBT radio show talking about love and inclusiveness. He’s just finished his fifth book that focuses on Violence, Entitlement and Politics and is not your regular parish priest. Steven is an advocate for change, bringing taboo conversations out of the dark and into the light. There’s not many people you’ll meet who simply are a reflection of spirit, kindness and love - but Steven is exactly that for me. I hope you enjoy this connection and learn something new along the way. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After enduring an abusive childhood, Jewels decided to use her earlier trauma to enter recovery from alcoholism, transform her body as a professional bodybuilder and write a book all about her story to help others. Her book - The Making of a Woman is an empowering tale of endurance, survival, and the discovery of an authentic existence. Throughout our conversation it became clear that we had so much in common and I hope that you also find that same connection. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I found my next guest online, I knew we were in great alignment. Amir Karian is a third generation mushroom farmer based in California. He overcame Lyme’s Disease through the power of mushrooms and now grows medicinal and functional mushrooms for their Alchemi supplement range. Mushrooms are becoming a booming market with a huge potential that can impact our health and wellness, sustainability and industry in limitless ways! I honestly never thought I would get so excited about mushrooms but I hope you also do after this conversation. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’d been getting messages from spirit for a while that told me we need to talk about shame more and make people aware of what it is and how damaging it can be in our lives. In the message I received, I could see the faces of the people who needed to be a part of this powerful and meaningful conversation. Experience has shown me that when I follow through on these messages and bring together the hearts, minds and souls of incredible specialists in their field that I call friends from around the world - true magic happens. In this special edition of The Ethical Evolution, please join me and my friends - Dr Ronaye Calvert, Dr Lori Beth Bisbey and Cali Mau as we explore, acknowledge and move through shame to live a life of purpose and freedom. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole DeNamur is a sustainability leader who cares deeply about creating collaborative spaces and uniting diverse groups to drive meaningful, tangible change at scale. What sets Nicole apart is that she is more than a consultant. She is a nationally-recognized, multi-disciplinary practitioner, author and empowering educator with a philosophy rooted in innovation and grounded in meaningful inclusion. Equity should be at the center of every conversation. Conversations like this one with Nicole need to become more commonplace to raise awareness on what we can do today to make a better tomorrow. Nicole is the Owner and Founder of Sustainable Strategies PLLC based in Seattle. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest is Nate Rifkin - an author, who on his quest to be an entrepreneur spiralled into debt, drinking, depression, loneliness and self-loathing. After a brutal bankruptcy and doing all he could to crawl out from this hole he had created, the spiritual practice of Daoism and daily standing meditation turned his entire life around. Once Nate had achieved that inner balance and peace, all the other aspects of his life started to fall into place. I truly loved this honest, open, connected space with Nate and I hope you do too. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest is Elliot Hasoon - a Body Transformation Coach, primarily based in the UK. Elliot is not just your average Coach though and this is why I was drawn to speak with him. The difference with Elliot and his team and their online coaching is their holistic approach that is customised to every individual. Often it’s the healing on the inside that needs to occur before we see results on the outside which also leads to long lasting results, unlike many cookie cutter body transformations and challenges that leave you back in worse shape than when you started. It’s time for us to get conscious about what our bodies need, understand that we can’t do it alone and to find the right people to support you on your journey. As you’ll be able to tell I could have chatted with Elliot all day given our shared experiences, so I hope you enjoy the refreshing perspectives we share here. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Madison Hopkins is a Regenerative Real Estate Change Agent who is committed to doing more good than harm, working to make our world socially just, culturally rich and ecologically restorative. She is also the host of the Eco-Friendly Homes Podcast for sustainably minded folks who want to reduce their carbon footprint on a large scale, through their home. Her mission is to see more people have sustainable homes, whether from new or through home improvements and gives us all a new perspective on how we build and improve our living spaces. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest is Lisa Geason-Bauer. Lisa is the President of Evolution Marketing based in Wisconsin, USA. Evolution Marketing works within the environmental, socially responsible and sustainability niche that is also managed in an environmentally responsible manner. The greater awareness there is of sustainable development goals globally, the greater the collective change we can create. I hope you learn a little from this conversation and think about your own carbon footprint as a result. A recent article from Evolution Marketing. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I found my next guest online and knew the moment I found her that yet another incredible connection was about to occur despite the distance. Tziporah Kingsbury is a Somatic Intimacy and Relationship Educator and Breathwork Specialist based in Oregon, USA. She has also consulted as a ‘Love Guru’ on tv’s The Bachelor. Through the Redefining Intimacy Method, her work guides adults of all genders home to the place where they feel most connected, at ease in their body, and grounded confidence in their self-worth. Through our discussion it became clear that Tziporah and I had a lot in common and I hope you also get some gold out of this conversation. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest and I met through another podcast and have since become great friends, supporting each other from different parts of the world. Hanan El Basha, known as The Business Doctor is based in The Middle East and works with entrepreneurs who want balance in their lives whilst running a prospering business. She believes that business success doesn’t have to come at the expense of your health and happiness, because when you nurture one the other will grow. Hanan has worked with me to create her own podcast - Empowered to Grow, which shares the stories of empowered women who have become a beacon of hope and guidance for others. I hope you enjoy this passionate conversation with Hanan as much as I did. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest was recommended by another guest and as I work with more mediums, psychics and spiritually minded people, nothing surprises me anymore… Emma Greyson is a no-nonsense business consultant and wealth builder for women and takes a balanced approach to business through business strategy, mindset and spirituality. She has created immense wealth through her career and has helped countless women in business to transform not only their balance sheet, but their beliefs and how they show up in the world. The ripple effect from this transformation is never-ending. I’ve also experienced firsthand working with Emma as I am now one of her students, so stay tuned for incredible results here at Ethical Change Agency. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I found my next guest online and in all truth, the universe ensured we found each other. Billy Mandarino is a thought leader, author, speaker and Now-ist. He helps people connect to the present moment & teach them how to harness their personal power to become limitless. Through our conversation the energy between Billy and I was undeniable and our message and mission had become one - one mind and one heart. Despite the distance it was like we were in the same room. I hope you also enjoy this experience with Billy as much as I did. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest is someone I discovered online and knew that our missions were totally aligned. Colin Mcintosh is the CEO of Sheets & Giggles - a sustainable bedding company that makes sheets from Eucalyptus trees grown on sustainably managed and biodiverse farms. Also for every tree harvested, two more are planted. Their ethical business model means they give back to the community through donations to World Wildlife fund, COVID-19 relief and non-profits in their local communities. Whilst Colin and I were all about the sheet, we both have a passion for making a difference and spreading collective change globally. I hope this episode changes some of your perspectives around the way you spend your money. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest was referred by a previous guest for his life changing story and mindset. Paul Forchione was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as an infant and spent many of his formative years in intense physical therapy whilst trying to fit in. Through his life experience Paul discovered his best way to serve the world was to help others shift their mindset and achieve their goals in life. Paul encourages people to rewrite their story and take control of their life instead of accepting the supposed fate dealt to you. And as what usually happens in these discussions, I found that Paul and I had so much in common on so many levels. I hope you enjoy this open and thought provoking chat with Paul. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest requested to be on the show and in reflection there is no coincidence here that we were destined to meet. The Rev. Dr Marcia Ledford is a practical theologian and Episcopal priest, native to Detroit, Michigan. She worked as a civil rights attorney for over 30 years prior to her ordination. She encourages progressive Christians to exercise their First Amendment guarantees, calling for a more compassionate approach to our social crises in discrimination, exploitation and equality. Marcia also fought for the civil rights of those in the LGBTIQ community as an openly lesbian woman. I found my time with Marcia fascinating and learned we had so much in common as we both are on a mission for change. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest was recommended by a previous guest and there are no surprises as to why. Louise Ledbrook is a High Performance Executive Coach that helps people to transform their life and business to achieve the next level of results they’ve always dreamed of. With over 20 years of experience in change and transformation management, Louise has refined and developed the tools and techniques needed to achieve immediate and long lasting results. Aside from focusing on true change that lasts, Louise also has a holistic mindset that sets her apart from the hustle culture of the entrepreneur world. With very similar professional careers, we could have talked forever but we’ve saved the best for this episode. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I found my next guest, my curiosity got the better of me and I just had to speak to her. Melissa Lyon West spent the first 30 years of her life in a cult - this alone led my mind racing to a million questions. Since she left, she has become a coach helping women to find hope in the darkness by leaving fear, shame and guilt behind by finding their voice and creating a life they love waking up to. During our conversation, it became clear to me that Melissa and I had so much in common and my key takeaways were the concept of borrowing courage and feeling the fear and doing it anyway. The reverberating message of not being enough was another that stuck with me and is something we all need to heal. I hope you get as much as I did out of this time with Melissa and the impact she is making. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve said it time and again that there is a real energetic human connection with the guests on this show and my next guest is no exception. Mare Forfa is an Entrepreneur, Medium, Mentor and Artist based on the Sunshine Coast here in Australia. She helps high achieving women get in touch with their spirit, ignite their inner fire and take their life to the next level. I had so many laughs with Mare and I know this won’t be our last conversation with this connection. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I found my next guest online in a guest directory I just knew that I had to speak to her and as usual my gut was not wrong. Cali Mau is a Relationship Coach and an expert in creating deeply intimate relationships. Hailing from Alaska, Cali helps smart, driven women to stop settling for less than they deserve and start getting what they really want from their love life. After a successful legal career and seeing the aftermath of relationships ending in divorce, Cali saw the opportunity to be proactive and help people with their relationships to avoid legal process. I could have talked to Cali all day and saw that we had so much in common in our healing journeys and our desire to share conversations like this that can help so many women around the world. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I stumbled across my next guest in a list of potential guests it was a no-brainer that we definitely needed to talk as our missions aligned. The more I learned about this exceptional human, the more curious and in awe I became. Jeff Garner describes himself as a romantic visual artist, pioneer and unconventional designer of his sustainable label Prophetik. Apart from unapologetically being a mad scientist of fashion in a way that is kind to humans and the planet, his list of achievements are as breathtaking as his work. He has been named one of the top 40 artists in the US and his works were placed permanently in the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery for the 40 under 40 exhibition. He is also an Emmy award winner for his documentary on sustainable fashion called Remastered. As a prominent ethical voice in the fashion industry, Jeff dresses many artists such as Sheryl Crow, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Kings of Leon just to name a few. Born and raised in the Civil War town of Franklin, Tennessee on a horse farm, Jeff has a deep connectedness with nature. After spending time with Jeff direct from his cabin in Malibu, it became clear to me that his is a voice that needs to be heard and his pioneer spirit needs to be shared. I hope you enjoy getting to know Jeff as much as I did. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest was recommended by another guest and through the connection of friends we have almost come full circle. When we met it was like a waterfall of curious energy where the more we spoke, the deeper the connection and understanding was. Jaime Fleres is a Shamanic Astrologer, Soul Guide and a Sound Healer. She is also an author and teaches workshops in expressive writing. Jaime doesn’t do things in halves and also has a background as a birthing Doula and wrote the book - Your Birth Story. In our conversation I learnt so much about Shamanic Astrology and how it differs from traditional Astrology, Sacred Reciprocity, Archetypes and so much more in the spiritual arts realm. Jaime also shares some tips for going into 2021 with a renewed mindset and energy. I truly enjoyed my time with Jaime and I hope our conversation opens your mind to other dimensions and connection with yourself. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I stumbled across my next guest in a Facebook post and knew that I simply had to speak with him. We leapt at the opportunity and found ourselves in what I know wasthe most beautiful hour of that day. Daniel Bruce Levin walked away from an opportunity to run a billion dollar business, to hitchhike around the world to find happiness and inner peace. He studied in a seminary five years and left one day before becoming a Rabbi and he has lived as a Monk in a monastery for 10 years. As Director of Business Development, he grew Hay House from $3 million a year in sales to $100 million a year in revenue. Danny is a visionary and the author of the life changing fable - The Mosaic - his thinking is so profound that it became clear our missions aligned. He made me see that we are all part of the mosaic that is life - imperfect, imprecise yet fits together perfectly as one. I hope you enjoy meeting Danny and hearing how he changes the world. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest was recommended to me by another guest and I am beyond grateful for this connection. When I checked out who she was and what she did and sensed her energy, I knew this was going to be a conversation that we were both looking forward to. Sarah Bryanne Grady is a holistic birth and postpartum doula, a former psychotherapist, yogi and theatre artist. Based in North Carolina, Sarah has started her 7 Sacraments of the Goddess workshops that came to her through Mary Magdalene. The sacraments are all about women returning to their inherent worth and releasing the core wounds of patriarchy that prevent us from living our fullest lives. Each Sacrament is a rite of passage explored through embodied techniques, drawing upon the breath, dance, yoga, and even therapeutic theatre tools. Working in an embodied way allows the concepts of each sacrament to be metabolized in your system so they become grounded into your physical and practical lives. The energy in this conversation was truly electric despite the distance between us and we are both now glad to have met another soul sister. Enjoy this deep yet high energy exploration of women as Queens and Goddesses. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I came across my next guest on Instagram at a time that I really needed her to show up and the series of events that followed from that moment were all thanks to the divine guidance of the universe. When I reached out to her to let her know how her message had reached me as intended, she agreed to be a guest which thrilled me. When she sent me her mini documentary on Youtube, I cried from beginning to end and knew again that we were both exactly where we were meant to be. Neda Boin is a heart touching singer and songwriter, voice liberator, A Course in Miracles teacher and one amazing human being. Based in The Netherlands, she has been a contestant on The Voice in Holland, making it to the final 8 and has since written an album channelled through spirit based on A Course in Miracles called The Light Has Come. She shares the universal language and power of music through giving songwriting workshops in juvenile prisons in Holland and the USA. Through teaching A Course in Miracles to inmates she has seen those prisoners find their freedom while still being imprisoned. This is a truly special episode which I hope you enjoy - make sure you stick around to the very end where Neda performs her title track The Light Has Come and I am moved to tears. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest and I found each other on Instagram and connected through our love of podcasts. It just so happened that I had also been watching her in Lucifer on Netflix and didn’t even realise it til later. Brianne Davis is a Hollywood actress, writer, producer and director. She can be seen as an actress in Lucifer, Casual, True Blood, the History Channel’s series Six, and the film Jarhead starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Brianne has over a decade of recovery as a sex and love addict. Inspired by her life experience, she is the host of the popular podcast Secret Life and author of a book of the same topic. Through my conversation with Brianne I learnt we had so much in common and that we are both striving to amplify the conversations that rarely happen and yet need to be heard. Grab Brianne's book here - http://bit.ly/SL-Novel This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I found my next guest in a Facebook conversation where he asked if anyone wanted to talk to a former Detective and S.W.A.T. Team Breacher on a podcast. I leapt at the chance, thinking of all the possible stories he could share from his days on the force. The conversation we had was far different than I had expected - full of laughter and powerful messages about emotions and how to be a better human. Justin Atherton is a former Detective and SWAT Team breacher who now helps men to achieve peak performance and regain their edge and excel in all areas of life - mentally, emotionally and physically. Basically he helps to unchain the confidence locked inside. After chatting with Justin, I realised we had so much in common and there was no coincidence in us meeting and I hope your day is richer for listening to our conversation. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I stumbled across my next guest, I knew that it was yet another example of how there are no coincidences and I think on some levels I will be hard pushed to find a greater spiritual alignment in these discussions. Betty J Kovacks PhD earned her doctorate from the University of California, in Comparative Literature and Theory of Symbolic/Mythic Language. She taught Literature, Writing, and Symbolic/Mythic Language for twenty-five years. She served many years as Chair and Program Chair on the Board of Directors of the Jung Society of Claremont in California and sits on the Academic Advisory Board of Forever Family Foundation. Dr. Kovacs is author of Merchants of Light: The Consciousness That Is Changing the World, winner of the Nautilus Silver Book Award. She has also written The Miracle of Death: There Is Nothing But Life. I found my time with Betty absolutely fascinating when we dove into the synchronicities of our lives and the visions and messages we receive. I hope you gain some enlightenment from listening to Betty’s story. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone that knows me knows that I love to have a laugh and have been known to make others laugh often. It’s no surprise that I invited my next guest to be on the show to not only share her story but also her powerful message of humour as connector and a healer. Lisa David Olson is speaker, creative coach and author of her memoir Laughs on Wry in which she shares how humour saved her life after an abusive childhood. Based in Minnesota USA, Lisa has been a writer, performer of sketch comedy, parody songs and improvisation for decades and fills hearts with joy wherever she goes. I hope you enjoy this thought provoking and laugh inducing conversation with Lisa as much as I did. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s often underestimated how much sex and intimacy play a part in the foundation of who we are and how we function. Countless people experience trauma, abuse, dysmorphia, a lack of acceptance for themselves, their bodies and who they are. There’s an embedded shame and fear that if we speak about sex and intimacy that we will be judged and that what we might be experiencing is wrong and embarrassing. The truth is that we are not alone and in this episode Dr Lori Beth Bisbey is on a mission to bring the discussions about sex and intimacy out of the darkness and into the light. There are no boundaries, no judgement, no limitations in working with Dr Lori Beth as a psychologist and sex and intimacy coach based in the UK. Since 1987, she has been helping individuals, couples and poly groups explore sexuality, recreate a healthy sexual identity after trauma, as well as deepen their awareness and understanding about intimacy and relationships. There’s something empowering and freeing when these conversations come out of the dark and into the light, so I hope you find the courage to do the same regardless of your sexuality. This podcast is brought you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest was recommended by another guest and as always I can see why. When I went into this conversation, I wasn’t quite sure where it was going to go. The more we talked, the more I could see with clarity exactly where we were headed. Jen Mason blends over 20 years of experience as an educator and process designer with insights from her PhD research about the role of listening in building resilience in complex, adaptive systems, she works with a sense of both purpose and playfulness. Her goal is to support effective communication and learning, enabling groups to achieve their goals and thrive. I know I got a real ahah moment during our conversation about the way I communicate and I hope you also get great value from our discussion. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone who knows me knows that music and sound is a large part of my life - from my childhood desire to play any possible musical instrument I could to producing and publishing my own music, to now founding the Ethical Change Agency which is centred around a recording studio for podcasting and music production. In recent years, my healing journey led me to Amanda Mackay who is a Sound Healer who helps strip away inherited beliefs and helps you get to the core of who you really are and to express that. My work with Amanda has changed who I am for the better and driven me to tap into my greater purpose here and make an impact. I received a medium message from a higher power to deliver the concept of this episode and my intuition directed who needed to be a part of this conversation. It was a no brainer when it became clear that my newly found soul sister Dr Ronaye Calvert had to be a part of this powerful panel. Her insights from a clinical perspective and connection with spirit and passion make this circle of connection a perfect fit. I hope you can feel the energy and passion in this conversation and how this helps to raise awareness on your choices in healing and how deeply your life can change. To find out more and to connect with Amanda, visit www.amandamackay.com.au and for Ronaye visit https://livetreatmentvip.com or https://revivedetoxlosangeles.com. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I stumbled across my next guest I had equal measures of intrigue and curiosity and knew we definitely had to chat. In what seems to be an ongoing trend, the global connections created through The Ethical Evolution are abundantly strong and this one did not buck the trend. Deb Matlock is a Shamanic Spirit Guide and Animal Communicator and guides people on their life and spiritual journey using nature and nurture. Deb is based in Colorado USA and is deeply involved in environmental education. My dogs Lola & Louie happened to be a part of this episode and were in the studio - so no doubt you’ll hear them in the background but Lola made an appearance, saying Hi to Deb - she is no stranger to a zoom call and just looked directly at her at the screen. I found my time with Deb so nourishing, like a big warm hug so I hope you pick up on some of that too. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest approached me online and requested to be part of the show and once I heard her story, it really was a no-brainer that I said yes. Fitz Koehler is one of the premier race announcers in America, hosting some of the largest and most prestigious races from coast to coast. As a celebrity trainer and journalist she’s worked with hundreds of the biggest stars such as Brooke Shields, Christina Applegate, Venus Williams and of course, The Wiggles. She trains people of all walks of life to be fit and healthy with a specific passion for running. She is a breast cancer survivor who has lived to tell the tale in all it’s gory detail in her book - My Noisy Cancer Comeback. Hailing from Florida, USA, Fitz captured me with her southern charm and also challenged me to a marathon if she makes it to Australia! Cross your fingers folks! This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Words don’t often fail me but on reflection in this episode there are no words to describe what happened here. I found my next guest in a long list of suggested guests and she stood out to me as being someone I was compelled to speak to - like the universe guided me straight to her. I saw her mission and the work she did and it was enough for me to reach out. The more I learnt about her, the more it became glaringly obvious that there are no coincidences, just divine guidance. Dr Ronaye Calvert is the Executive Director of Live Treatment Concierge Services and Revive Recovery & Detox Services in Los Angeles. She’s a clinical psychologist who has extensive experience working in the addiction and recovery field and the LGBTQ+ community. Her personal philosophy is not to help clients see what is wrong with them, but rather to help them acknowledge and embrace what is right with them. Through the concierge services her team go to the places where their clients are most comfortable - whether it’s on a surfboard, in the workplace or at home for treatment that is customised and unique to each person’s circumstance. Avid viewers of the Dr Phil show may have seen her clinic featured in helping people heal their trauma and transform. While I didn’t quite sign up for a consult with Dr Ronaye, I feel like I too have been transformed from this connection and conversation. So sit back and enjoy this raw and real discovery of recovery. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest piqued my interest and so I invited her to be a part of The Ethical Evolution. Jennifer Pearson is based in North Carolina USA and is a Shamanic Minister, Spiritual Coach, Reiki Master and soon to be Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator. Of course, everything within her wheelhouse got me curious and I had a lot of curious questions just like what exactly does a Shamanic Minister do? I am super keen to try the Shamanic Breathwork though despite Jen’s description of her experience. So let’s open up our minds and sink in for how shamanic principles align with the mission of this very podcast! This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest and I were certainly destined to meet on some level and the moment we did, my natural curiosity wanted to know more about how to tap into akashic records. Shivany Gonell is an Intuitive Biz Mystic who helps you align your business with your soul through reading akashic records, along with a number of other modalities. After healing herself of cervical cancer in her early twenties, Shivany went on to conquer the quest of find out who she really was through Psychotherapy, Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Meditation, Breath Work, Energetic Medicine, Counseling, Soul Profit Business Coaching, Law of Attraction, Pilates, BAUD Technology and Akashic Records. I went on to have a soul profile reading with Shivany which proved to be spot on and absolutely fascinating. I hope you enjoy learning about what you need to know about your soul in this episode as much as I did. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest was recommended by another guest and is an international speaker, author and property investor. Vicki Wusche started investing in property in 2008 and is focused on provoking empowering new thoughts about our financial futures and legacies, Vicki is still passionate about all things property related. She firmly believes that we are trained to think we will die young, but we won’t, the doctors will see to that, so she helps audiences to identify and leverage their personal resources in order to create powerful legacies through their own form of a Non-Traditional Wealthy Retirement. Spare time and travel restrictions not withstanding you would see her as a Scuba-diving Nonna, Property Mermaid, and Excel-junkie. Vicki loves life and is grateful for every minute. I hope you enjoy connecting with Vicki as much as I did. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest was recommended by Sam Skrivere from Ministry of Waste, who featured previously on The Ethical Evolution. Her mission to help Indonesia to manage their waste collided with the need to have sustainable clean drinking water - which is where my next guest comes in. Jeroen van Overbeek is the Founder of Social Impakt, based in Bali, Indonesia. He went from a high flying global corporate career to finding a need to make impact and help others in need. He moved to Bali in 2013 and created Social Impakt with a vision to ensure everyone, everywhere has access to safe and affordable technologies within their homes. The mission is to bring simple, eco-friendly life changing and enhancing technologies like water filters and solar lamps to remote areas and urban centers in Bali and East Indonesia. Social ImpaKt also aims to create micro-business opportunities with these technologies. A simple water filtration system in a bucket purifies undrinkable water into safe, clean drinking water that lasts for up to 3 years. This initiative and the economical opportunities it creates is saving lives in Indonesia. After tuning into this conversation, I am sure you will want to contribute to Social Impakt and save lives too. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the Boxing Day Tsunami happened in Thailand and the Bali Bombings occurred, Peter Baines was the man they called to forensically investigate and identify thousands of bodies. From tragedy he created hope and opportunity for many children orphaned or abandoned by disaster in Thailand by creating Hands Across the Water. Hands Across the Water started in 2005 and now cares for over 350 children across 7 projects in Thailand. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest is the breath of fresh air and flash of colour and inspiration we all need in our lives right now. We met just over a year ago through another podcast and have remained friends since. Lucy Bloom is a change maker, exceptional communicator and business fixer. She started out in advertising before she stepped into the role of CEO of a new women’s health organisation. In less than 3 years she created and led a small team to raise $7M for a network of hospitals in Ethiopia. She then went on to transform a network of schools and health centres in South East Asia as the organisation's first CEO. She now consults as a strategy machine and governance gun for startups, not for profits and big business. You will find Lucy challenging and entertaining in equal measure. She’s a rule breaker, idea maker and momentum creator inspiring with her storytelling and humour, always with an unforgettable message. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest was introduced to me by a friend and we have been in similar circles for a while and I am so glad that connection was made. Laura McDonnell is a self confessed accidental Money Coach - but when you hear her story and her abilities - there are no accidents here. Her real approach to money as a Mum with two kids on one wage is inspiring, thought provoking and life changing. I could talk to Laura for hours, so I hope you enjoy our time together chatting about money goals. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest was recommended to me by another guest and I can totally understand why. A former journalist and teacher turned activist and entrepreneur, for the past five years Jackie Faye has been working in a conflict zone. She is the founder of She Can Tri. She Can Tri started on the basis of using sports as a vehicle for social change. To launch the organization she became the first woman to do six IRONMANs on six continents within one year. She Can Tri's model is pretty simple. Women who participate in sports often become leaders. Leaders, from business to politics to the military, shape the world in which we live. She wanted to not just empower women who looked like her and were easy to reach, but she wanted to reach the women who needed it the most and thought if she could train women in Afghanistan then she could train women anywhere. Jackie’s mission is to help empower women who have been oppressed through training in physical fitness - something for many of them they have never had the opportunity to ever do in their lives. Get set to be inspired by Jackie’s tenacity and will to create collective change for women who need it the most. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My next guest approached me to be part of The Ethical Evolution and share her story of her quest to change gender parity globally, allowing for diversity in leadership in the workplace and in government. By making that collective change, the world can truly change and we are all responsible for making our contribution by noticing where it is needed. Susan Sloan is the author of A Seat at the Table: Women, Diplomacy, and Lessons for the World. She works for a global nonprofit advocacy organization in Washington, D.C. engaging with diplomats, government officials, community organizers, and international leaders. I’m truly grateful for connecting with Susan and know that we need to spread her message as far and wide as possible. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Bracey is a Thriving as you age Coach based in Toronto, Canada. Alexi's cancer diagnosis saved her life because of her tenacity and determination. Spending hours doing research at libraries and bookstores she conquered cancer without drugs, surgery or any medical intervention within a year. She has spent the last 20 years, learning all she could about health nutritionally, emotionally and environmentally. A recent trip to a nursing home changed her direction when she saw firsthand the devastating effects of dementia on some of the residents: no eye contact, no interaction, cutting up their food, feeding them. Even more shocking was that some of the residents were younger than Alexi. Today, she educates people that dementia can be prevented, stopped, and in some cases reversed. In our discussion we talk about ageing and retirement and how our attitudes and language need to change, along with the food and care provided for the elderley. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I recently found myself going down a media rabbit hole surrounding the death of George Floyd during an arrest in the USA and the subsequent global riots, protests and solidarity around the Black Lives Matter movement - I could feel the energy of a generation of pain. I wondered what I could do to help spark a collective change in consciousness that could make us question our beliefs, mindset and bias we unknowingly carry and most of all - wake us up - this is the first step. Two amazing women came to mind and if you’re a regular listener to The Ethical Evolution Podcast, you would have heard them both previously. Rev Sheree Taylor-Jones and Raushawna Price both live in the USA - on opposite sides of the country, they both experienced growing up black in America and do amazing work in the world when it comes to adult bullying, beliefs, thought patterns and mindset. So it was a bit of a no-brainer that I got these 2 sisters together on our mission of collective change to have the conversation that needs to be had. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices