University of Adversity

In this episode, we meet David Tao, the Co-Founder of Barbend, Partner at Jakk Media, and proudly a “Forbes Under 30” awardee.  David joins us in sharing his experiences in his journey to where he has found himself today.  David expresses his passion of CrossFit and how it’s status in the fitness industry has evolved, and how it led to him co-founding his fitness and strength sports news site, Barbend. We explore David’s insight of discussing how to find your inner passion and why having a focus in life is a helpful foundation in life.  Being a fitness enthusiast, David passionately shares his thoughts on nutrition and dietary science in a modern age.🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY David answered, “It's completely okay to hit a dead end. The first step is recognizing that they exist, and they exist for everyone at some point in life.”                                                                                                                                                                                                            IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:08:20] Evolution of crossfit[00:11:33] Harvard life and experience[00:20:20] Figuring out your passion [00:27:40] Nutrition and Dietary science[00:38:28] Finding the focus[00:42:55] Where to find DavidConnect with David Tao:1. Follow David on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, 2. Follow David on his websiteConnect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Shawn briefly talked about his 7-year career as a Pro Athlete NFL Offensive Lineman, and the journey of obstacles he faced in achieving this life goal. His childhood was marked with poverty, coupled with several health conditions such as stuttering, and battling drugs & alcohol addictions.  Through the power of Manifestation, Shawn continued to expand his experiences as an inspiring motivational speaker and Author.  In 2004, Shawn launched his company American Services Protection; a multi-million dollar security services firm based in Columbus, Ohio.  His talents have expanded from the field of sports to the corporate boardroom, which takes immense focus and work ethic!  Shawn coined the term “Winning Edge”, which is the name of his book.  Join me on a powerful journey as we discover what it takes to win the game and in your life!WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY Shawn answered, “Adversity is not just on the path of winning, Adversity is a part of winning.” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: 🔥 [00:06:38] Secret of Focus🔥 [00:12:35] Winners by birth🔥 [00:20:30] Learning adversity from sports🔥 [00:23:40] Winning edge strategy🔥 [00:30:15] What is a paradigm🔥 [00:35:55] What is Adversity🔥 [00:37:35] Where to find ShawnConnect with ShawnHarper1. Follow Shawn on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Twitter2. Follow Shawn on his websiteConnect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Eric G Reid discussed how victim mentality can hold people’s success back. They also unpacked cool things about how important beliefs are in someone’s future success. Eric also shared the difference between wishing and wanting, and the mentality behind those words. Lastly, he imparted tips on how to set goals and making them real.WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITYEric G answered, “Adversity is only temporary, and the timeline on how long is up to me.” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: 🔥 [00:12:30] Unsticking from the victim mentality🔥 [00:18:10] What is real gratitude🔥 [00:23:35] Difference between wish and want🔥 [00:24:34] What makes a good coach🔥 [00:29:25] Adapting beliefs systems🔥 [00:36:40] Setting goals and making it real🔥 [00:45:40] Success radio🔥 [00:50:00} Consciousness about LanguageConnect with Eric G Reid1. Follow Eric G on Facebook, Youtube, LinkedIn2. Follow Eric G on his websiteConnect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Jacqueline Harounian took a peek behind the curtain of what it is like being a top female family and divorce attorney in New York. Jacqueline spoke about her experiences about the different types of parenting and how much it had changed from what it is now, with all the digital media, and to what it was before social media. She also shared her knowledge about Family Law and Divorce; what it is all about, factors involved in it, statistics and etc. Lastly, Jacqueline gave tips on how to achieve a balance between personal life to family and everything else. 🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY🥇Jacqueline answered, “No matter how low things seem at the moment, it will pass. It’s just temporary.” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:08:15] Parenting: then and now[00:15:00] What is Family law[00:17:25] Biggest factor in divorce or break ups[00:23:15] Divorce rate now[00:33:00] Changes from belief system [00:35:02] How to achieve balance[00:37:55] Where to find JacquelineConnect with Jacqueline Harounian:1. Follow Jacqueline on LinkedIn , Facebook , 2. Follow Jacqueline on her websiteConnect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Jordan Paris took a step away from his typical discussions about business but shared his typical 22 year old day to day life  beyond being a successful entrepreneur.  Jordan Paris also talked about his podcast Growth Mindset University and how he helped other businesses, entrepreneurs, and podcasts grow.Jordan Paris earned and gained over 70 online clients with his small web development agency that elevates the branding of small businesses so that they come across as Fortune 500 companies. In September of 2017, he was published in Men’s Health twice, and even two more times over the next few months. In March of 2018, he started the Growth Mindset University podcast. at the age of 20, he wrote Growth Mindset University, published and available on Amazon. 🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITYJordan answered, “Even if you have problems, you still have to enjoy life.” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:14:05] The evolution of Growth Mindset University podcast[00:20:08] The Podcasting Process[00:33:00] Down the Rabbit hole[00:37:30] Opening new horizons and possibilities with podcasting[00:45:00] Expectations VS Reality[00:51:40] Personal Growth Strategies[00:54:40] Where to find JordanConnect with Jordan Paris:1. Follow Jordan on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, Facebook2. Follow Jordan on his website3. Follow Growth Mindset University Podcast here4. Buy Growth Mindset University book on AmazonConnect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Rene Urbanovich discussed what creativity is and how to exercise your creativity. Rene also shared how changes in your voice gives you a precursor of how your health is. She also taught techniques on how to be mindful of some tics that we might have and how to alleviate it. 🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITYRene answered, “Just don’t give up and never let anything push over what you believe” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: 🔥[00:11:40] Why voice change and how to alleviate it🔥[00:20:45] Mindfulness of a tic🔥[00:24:30] What is creativity?🔥[00:27:00] Right brainers can take over the world🔥[00:32:00] Signs of creativity🔥[00:41:30] Exercising creativity🔥[00:43:50] Where to find ReneConnect with Rene Urbanovich:1. Follow Rene on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, 2. Follow Rene on his websiteConnect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Dr. John Schinnerer talked about how unreleased and unrealized emotions can affect your personal growth and how you communicate with other people.  These latent negative emotions may be triggered by past traumatic experiences, thus inducing anger, depression, anxiety and etc. Dr. John also shared about why men have the higher tendency to have anger issues due to norms placed upon the society to them, he also shared techniques on how to subdue these negativity. WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITYDr. John answered, “Realize that your stories are always made better by the adversities that you have to overcome to get there.” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:03:38] Where it all started[00:30:30] How to be positive in the face of adversity[00:33:20] Opening options [00:37:18] Relationship red flags[00:40:40] Man Box Culture[00:47:00] Purpose of life struggles[00:53:00] Memories and disconnection[00:57:40] Podcast highlights[01:01:29] Where to reach Dr John SchinnererConnect with Dr. John Schinnerer1. Follow Dr. John on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, 2. Follow Dr. John on his websiteConnect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Shay Rowbottom talk about how human beings adapt to our environment and get through any kind of situation life throws at us. Shay shared that being aware and getting over the victim mentality can help uplift ourselves and is a step forward in honoring our own selves. Lastly, Shay also discuss several techniques on how to make great videos to post on social media and shared through her experience on how to deal with haters.Shay originally dropped out of college to pursue her aspirations of becoming a musician, and after years of struggling to make it she found herself dissatisfied with her progress in the entertainment industry. She came across an opportunity with her life and business partner, Luke Marlowe, to learn viral video editing for large blogs on Facebook. Shay now has her own marketing firm, Rowbottom Marketing, that helped dozens of brands generate significant revenue on social media and position themselves as experts in their industry. WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITYShay answered, “Human beings can literally get through anything” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:20:00] Looking for balance[00:25:10] Getting over victim mentality[00:34:20] Recognizing our own narcism[00:44:35] Honoring our selves[00:54:40] How to deal with haters[01:00:20] Do not take things seriously[01:0055] How to make great videos[01:03:00] Shay Rowbottom’s social media linksConnect with shay rowbottom1. Follow shay on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube2. Follow shay on her website.Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Matt Belair talk about how inner peace and positive living can change one’s consciousness and persona. Matt discussed that through visualization and the right catalyst, it can help achieve whatever you aspire thus becoming better at what you do.  He shared that failure shouldn’t make you quit your goals, failure should become your stepping stone to become better and better on things that you do.Matthew Belair is a best-selling author, coach, athlete, world traveler, and host of the Master Mind, Body and Spirit Show that has reached #1 in iTunes in Health in 7 countries.  He is a seeker of knowledge who relentlessly pursues mastery within himself. Matt has trekked mount Everest, trained with 34th Generation Shaolin Kung Fu Masters in China, meditated with monks in Nepal, and taught snowboarding around the world just to name a few of the remarkable things he has done.  He is the best selling author of Zen Athlete: A Guide to Self-Mastery. The book goes far beyond peak performance and flow state.  He aims to popularize the mental game of athletics, redefine sports culture and what it means to be a winner.🥇 WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITYMatt answered, “Chose something meaningful and persevere because failure is not permanent” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:06:20] Human experiences[00:11:55] Clarifying your mind, Visualization, Experience[00:22:00] Visualization and Catalyst[00:27:10] Discipline and Balance[00:38:10] The message[00:41:58] Ancient civilization[00:50:25] Quick fix[01:02:00] Heart journey[01:06:20 ] Fail early, fail often, enjoy it, its necessary, its good[01:15:55] What Matt learned from AdversityConnect with Matt Belair1. Follow Matt on Instagram, Facebook, 2. Follow Matt on his website.Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Liz Garcia discussed the importance of understanding your own consciousness and how one can do that by means of meditation or self awareness or by contemplation. Liz explained that by removing our inner blockages , a person may achieve a certain level of consciousness which in turn can help attain inner peace and happiness.   Liz Garcia is a transformational leader, inspirational speaker, spiritual teacher of consciousness and founder of Trumpeter of Truth. Through all the adversities she had gone through; Liz mission and intentions is to assist in the effort to reduce human suffering at all levels of consciousness. She now shares this pioneering consciousness research accessible, fun and easy to understand -- to inspire others to learn how to be happy, within the context of understanding levels of consciousness and where the true power and true happiness truly exists. 🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITYLiz answered, “When you are on the edge of lunacy or death, life is worth living” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:19:20] Confronting the darkness[00:20:40] Dr. David R. Hawkings, Consciousness calibrations to the light [00:30:40] Your consciousness dictates your power [00:40:10] Swinging from high to low[00:53:30] Measurement of consciousness[00:56:05] What is contemplation and living prayer[01:00:00] What is inner block[01:10:42] Where to find Liz Garcia (social media)[01:11:15] levels of consciousness Connect with Liz Garcia:1. Follow Liz on Instagram, Facebook, 2. Follow Liz on her website.Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Ben Angel talk about how mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression are triggered by unheatlhy eating, lifestyle and by food allergies. Ben, specifically shared his experience with coffee and how it impacted him in a negative way when he drank it. Ben also discussed deep sleep, he explained how important sleep is to our bodies and shared situations on how our bodies react when our mind does not get enough deep sleep. Ben Angel, is a best-selling author and is Australia’s leading authority in the marketing industry. He founded benangel.co, a site dedicated to providing entrepreneurs advanced online marketing course and education that is easy-to-apply and easy-to-understand strategies for reaching our customers. In his latest book, he chronicles his journey to overcome a debilitating bought with fatigue that threatened to end his career and irreparably affect the quality of his life. As he searched for some answers to the cause of this mysterious exhaustion, doctors were unable to get to the root of his problem, and came to the frustrating conclusion “You are tired, because you are depressed”, while Angel’s thoughts were just the opposite. He was depressed because he was always tired. Clearly he knew he needed to be proactive in looking in a different direction if he was going to find a way back to good health. The results of his quest comprise the basis for Unstoppable.🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITYBen answered, “We should always have a clear identity of who we are.” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:13:38] Proper nutrition[00:22:45] How to get out of this using bio-hacking [00:28:05] What is deep sleep? [00:34:40] We are like mobile phones[00:46:00] How to manage energy levels[00:51:38] Taking control using forward visioning[00:57:00] Importance of communication[01:00:45] The BookConnect with Ben Angel1. Follow Ben on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube2. Follow Ben on him website.Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Jasmin talk about how through parent’s guidance and teaching, help build awareness and guide children on both positive and negative elements. Jasmin shared her own experience with her mother being the center of her spiritual growth and now, she in turn, is sharing those teachings to her own child.Jasmin Terrany, LMHC, a Columbia University educated Life Therapist, is dedicated to nurturing the personal-life success of professional women. She's the creator of Life Therapy, a synergistic combination of psychotherapy, coaching, mindfulness and meditation. A recognized industry leader, she's also a published author, speaker, world traveler and most importantly, a mom. 🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY Jasmin answered, “The truest success is when you go with yourself, and if you can handle you and take care of you inside and out, everything is easier” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: ● [00:08:08] The hero's journey● [00:19:00] Glass half full - half empty● [00:28:00] Fellow journey with your soul teachers● [00:40:00] Taking your game to the next levelConnect with Jasmin Terrany1. Follow Jasmin on Instagram, Twitter, 2. Follow Jasmin on her website.Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and L.T. Bourne talked about the importance of having a father figure in our lives and how big the change was when he received a mentorship from his best friend’s father. L.T also talked about mentoring others and helping them take shape and become better persons. L.T. “Leo” Bourne, an author, speaker and mentor, grew up in a small island of South Caicos. He discovered in his early 20s his gift of inspiration and leadership. He founded Open Thought, a non-profit organization created for youth development in the Turks and Caicos Islands, to give the youth a voice and an outlet to express themselves. L.T. believed creating Open Thought would inspire youth to overcome any circumstances they are facing by creating a platform that displays like-minded individuals who have risen above similar circumstance. It is a vision he carries in his heart to this very day as he is still building the outlet. Apart from his work with Open Thought, L.T. is a writer, filmmaker, speaker, and philanthropist.He is passionate about problem-solving, collaboration and engaging young people in fighting the common threats of their environment such as violence, poverty, and abuse. L.T. shares his vision of a united community that uses love, open-thinking, and commitment to make a difference. Weaving a tapestry of his lifetime of experience, L.T. plans to inspire youth with his personal story and lessons learned about personal development, leadership, and the power of using open-thinking to live a more fulfilling life.🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY L.T. answered, “We just have to survive adversity so that others may be inspired.” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:06:15] Wake up call[00:08:10] Importance of a father figure[00:15:19] Putting initiative for positive self development [00:24:15] The “I know” generation[00:34:20] Self discipline act[00:37:10] Being vassals of inspirationConnect with L.T. Bourne:1. Follow L.T. on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook2. Follow L.T. on him website.Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Kayla Adams shared the struggles in reaching personal goals and of everyday life situations. Kayla shared the perfect mindset and also gave tips on how to achieve the desired results. Kayla also talked about the benefits of making daily journals and how it improved her daily life. Kayla Adams was born and raised in a small town outside Vancouver BC, Kayla grew up fascinated with storytelling. Her weekends were spent alongside her best friend creating and shooting movies with her 8mm camcorder.  As Kayla grew up, she quickly realized she could not ignore her curiosity for acting. This curiosity led her to Vancouver Film School where her first formal training began. Since moving to Los Angeles, Kayla has dedicated her life to the arts and landed her first lead role in the feature film "HEX" shot on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Since then, she's worked alongside Brad Pitt and Donald Sutherland in the upcoming feature film "AD ASTRA," filming "ROGUE WARFARE" summer of 2018, and written and starred in the short film “BOUND" which has been accepted into multiple Film Festivals and garnered Kayla a nomination for Best Actress.Destined to expand, ask deeper questions and constantly challenge herself, Kayla’s future in the arts will undoubtedly be meaningful and magical! 🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITYKayla answered, “Always use your voice even when it shakes.” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: ● [00:05:26] Reframe your thoughts● [00:09:22] Giving it your best● [00:13:50] Getting comfy with rejection ● [00:16:48] Building a support system[00:26:35] Appreciating pain and beauty in life[00:34:31] Just be authentically you[00:39:32] Benefits of making a daily journalConnect with Kayla Adams1. Follow Kayla on Instagram, Twitter, IMDb2. Follow Kayla on her website.Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Matt Hamilton talked about how nothing is beneath you even when you feel that you are already successful.Matt Hamilton was born and raised in Victoria, BC and is currently residing in Vancouver, BC.He graduated from Vancouver Film School for Writing for Film and Television and has his B.F.A. in Writing from the University of Victoria. He received numerous awards such as 2019 Leo Award Winner for Best Male performance in The Actress Diaries, and 2018 Best Male Performance nominee at the International Academy of Web Television, to name a few. His screenwriting has places in numerous contests and festivals including Praxis Fellowship, LA International Screenplay contest and many more.🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITYMatt answered, “If this is what you really want, you have to be resilient.” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: ● [00:10:20] Making your own break● [00:17:45] Creating connections with emotions ● [00:23:00] Bringing the best foot forward  ● [00:30:34] A key adviseConnect with Matt Hamilton1. Follow Matt on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, IMDb2. Follow Matt on his website.Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Lyn talked about how self-awareness, spiritual cleansing, and mastering your own body from the inside out can help heal your ailments, find your own balance, and achieve one’s inner peace.Lyn has a master’s degree in somatic psychology and is pursuing training in biofeedback and therapeutic yoga. In 2004, she was misdiagnosed with leukemia and had faced a great deal of fear and overwhelming depression. Through therapeutic yoga, and biofeedback sessions she overcame these adversities, and is now a mentor and an advocate of this practice. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:14:00] The new normal[00:19:46] How to swim through adversity[00:21:35] Feeling the feelings[00:23:00] Self-awareness as a healing tool[00:25:01] The healing yoga[00:26:46] Rebalancing your body with acupuncture[00:36:25] Leading by example[00:43:30] Selecting the healthier option[00:48:39] Feel it, to heal itWHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU?Lyn answered ; “You have to feel it, to heal it.”Connect with Lyn Moffat:1. Follow Lyn on Facebook, Instagram2. Follow Lyn on website Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this 100th episode, Lance reminisces about the past 100 episodes and shares how University of Adversity podcast came to be. He talks about the growth of the podcast, the journey through different adversities in business and personal life as well as how effective communication has helped him grow into the person he is today.Lance reminds us of the importance of giving value to other people’s lives and elevating them through inspiration. He also talks about the significance of building real and strong relationships by being authentic and true to yourself. He also gets into his own personal growth and how it can overflow and open new doors in your life too.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:02:00] What ignited University of Adversity podcast[00:07:38] Importance and the potential of podcasting[00:11:20] Impact of any type of relationships in your personal development[00:12:15] Personal development through retreats and kundalini yoga[00:14:24] Maximizing yoga to heal yourself and raise your vibration[00:19:40] My Break Up[00:21:00] Benefits of Journaling[00:22:00] Importance of effective communication[00:24:20] Appreciating this journeyWHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU?Lance answered ; “You have to be able to appreciate both the good and bad, because there is value in both.”Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Maxine discuss how to create your own path, place value in your knowledge and experiences, pursue your own passion, and how to connect with the opportunities that are presented to you.Maxine is a trained economist turned environmentalist. She is the founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, an online platform that helps you package and sell your time, knowledge and experience in new and creative ways on your own independent terms. Pick My Brain gives you an easy opportunity to offer yourself unique services to the world.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:19:38] Pursuing opportunity[00:31:12] Value of human spark and connections[00:38:10] What is Pick My Brain[00:46:50] Creating your own path[00:57:45] Steps on starting upWHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU?Maxine answered; “We need to get better, a little every day, know that you have a life to live and that life is about collecting experiences.”Connect with Maxine:1. Follow Maxine on LinkedIn,Twitter, Medium2. Follow Maxine on website Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Joe and Lance talk about the challenges of playing in the NFL, navigating crossroads in his life, and finally pursuing his new found happiness on the road.Joe Hawley is the creator of @manvandogblog.com, a blog where he shares his travel experiences on the road in his van and his loving 2 year old companion named Freedom. The goal of his blog is to make a positive impact on this world by inspiring people to go after what they want in life. Before he became a travel blogger, he was a successful NFL player where he played 5 years the Atlanta Falcons and 3 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:05:54] Reevaluating priorities, career versus health and transitioning[00:10:03] The gruel truth and grit behind being a professional athlete[00:20:56] Starting van life and finding one’s purpose[00:26:25] Benefits of social media detox[00:30:32] How to connect back to nature[00:35:08] Meditation 101[00:39:45] The universal truth and spirituality[00:42:53] How to start eating healthy[00:54:25] Turning negativity to opportunityWHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU?Joe answered ; “If something bad happens reframe it as an opportunity.”Connect with Joe Hawley:1. Follow Joe on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook2. Follow Joe on website Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Erin talk about how we can turn our inner insecurities around by reconnecting with ourselves, family, friends and others around us. Employing these new beliefs helps us to become happier, healthier and more beautiful versions of ourselves.Erin is the founder of Raw Beauty, a non-profit organization promoting the mental and physical health of girls and young women. Erin’s deep-rooted passion for this cause stems from her personal struggle with an eating disorder when she was in high school. She was greatly influenced by the media’s limited portrayal of beauty and the value that it held. Throughout her recovery she was forced to dig deep and rebuild a positive relationship with herself so that she would be able to accomplish her biggest goals. RAW Beauty Talks and Erin’s writing has been featured in The Huffington Post, The LA Times and Marie Claire, among others.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:07:10] Achieving belongingness by opening up[00:19:30] Visualizing wellness[00:21:40] If you can see it, you can create it[00:32:40] Mindsets and influences[00:42:00] Meditation[00:53:20] What is raw beautyWHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU?Erin answered ; “Investing in your own self is the greatest investment you could ever make, because if you are not  clear to where your heart’s at, then the journey would be such a struggle. So start with self love. ”Connect with Erin Moffat:1. Follow Erin on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram2. Follow Erin on website Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Clay Moffat discuss the different types of mind conditioning, the pros and cons, how it helps us reach self actualization and the effects it has in our everyday lives. Clay is originally from Australia and currently resides in Thailand. He specializes in mental conditioning and has been known to help people remove their anxiety, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, and ultimately help people gain a level of control, security and with that is also freedom to live their lives on their own terms.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:15:28] The one common denominator[00:19:10] How to shift to a positive perspective[00:26:20] Condition yourself by taking ownership and applying gratitude[00:40:00] How to rewrite the “story”And a lot more...WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU?Clay answered ; “If something has gone wrong in your life, then it means you have the opportunity to correct it. And if you have the opportunity to correct it , that means that you have a chance. It's not a bad thing, it’s an opportunity to improve. ”Connect with Clay Moffat:1. Follow Clay on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram2. Follow Clay on website Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and David take a walk down memory lane and discuss their junior hockey days together, and David’s 9 year NHL Career with the Colorado Avalanche, Calgary Flames, and the Minnesota Wild. They also get into some good stories about what it was like to play with some of the best players of all time and some juicy insight into the real life of a professional hockey player.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:09:30] Staying humble and real[00:11:10] How to enjoy the journey and not get lost with the long term goal[00:17:30] How to destress and stay in the zone[00:41:00] Understanding the “other side of the fence”And much much more...WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU?David answered, “Step back and look at the bigger picture. Take a deep breath and look how lucky you are.”Connect with David Jones:1. Follow David on Twitter, Instagram, FacebookConnect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Lindsey Elmore talk about how adversity affects a person’s health and wellness; and how Aromatherapy can help alleviate negativity and boost overall wellness. Lindsey Elmore grew up in Birmingham , Alabama and completed her undergraduate degree in Alabama, then attended Pharmacy School in San Francisco. She had undergone 2 years of postdoctoral, specializing in outpatient Pharmacy Management. She is also a chemist and a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist.During her first year in school she accidentally tore her ACL which led her to non-conventional (western) medicine; this opened up to a new world of alternative healing and wellness, and finally to essential oils. Lindsey is very passionate about sharing and teaching people regarding natural supplements and natural wellness approaches that are backed with proven data. 🥇WHAT LESSON HAS ADVERSITY TAUGHT YOULindsey answered, “Be yourself. Be so relentless. Be true to your heart, don't let anybody sway you from that. Be true to yourself” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: ● [00:09:10] Overcome adversity by doing things one step at a time, even when you are afraid of them● [00:18:00] Daily decisions impact your overall health ● [00:21:25] How obstacles become the way ● [00:25:25] Using self care to be more in tune with yourself[00:34:20] Learning more about Essential oils with a critical eyeConnect with Lindsay Elmore:1. Follow Lindsey on Instagram, Facebook, 2. Follow Lindsey on her website.Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Dr. Nicholas Jensen talk about taking the naturopathic journey in healing and strengthening the body, mind and soul. Dr Nick grew up in the small town of Osoyoos B.C and completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at Okanagan University College, now known as UBC Okanagan. He went on to attend Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, graduating in 2007 as a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic medicine. Following graduation, his desire to deepen his understanding of other healing modalities took him to South East Asia and India with his now wife and business partner Dr. Sonya Jensen. They Opened Divine Elements in 2009 and over the years have had the opportunity to mentor under some industry leading experts in hormone health and detoxification. Dr Nick is constantly learning and is extremely passionate about teaching individuals to become the best version of themselves. Being a parent as well as a Doctor, he knows in order to teach it, you have to live it and so both Dr Sonya and Dr Nick follow the philosophy of live it to lead it! Dr. Nicholas tells listeners: “I am starting to learn the power of the “surrender”. It is surrendering into the experience of the realization that I'm connected with something so much bigger.” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: ● Benefits of fasting ● Basics of Kundalini Yoga● Link between sex energy and our overall health ● The biological and spiritual effects of intimate relationships Connect with Dr. Nicholas Jensen 1. Follow Dr. Nicholas on Linkedin, Instagram, Facebook2. Follow Dr. Nicholas on his website.3. Follow Divine Elements Naturopathic Family Wellness on Facebook. Connect with Lance: ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! ● Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Lance and Jose Flores talk about his struggle and triumph over his disability and limiting beliefs.Jose was born and raised in Bronx, New York. He was diagnosed early in his childhood with spinal-muscular atrophy that weakens the muscles the older one gets. The sickness started to slowly progress over the years until he eventually lost his ability to walk at 22 years old. He worked for corporate America when he moved to Florida for awhile.  His journey to motivational speaking started when one day, he wondered  if there is more to life than being on a wheelchair, working a 9 to 5 job.Today, Jose Flores an International Speaker, Motivator and Author that travels all over the world using his unique story of growing up with a physical disability and ending up in a wheelchair, along with the struggles & mindset associated with it, to get people outside of their comfort zones and to think outside of the box. He educates, inspires and motivates individuals to strengthen their mental toughness and to develop into indispensable leaders by connecting with them, touching their hearts and giving them a fresh perspective.  Jose has spoken to thousands of people all over the world, showing them how to maximize their full potential. Most recently being featured on FOX, NBC, ABC, & CBS, as well as the TBN Network. Jose is also a contributor to Entrepreneur, Addicted 2 Success, Thrive Global, and The Goodmen Project.Jose tells listeners: “Being grateful for the moment right now, and not waiting to appreciate it when it’s gone is the most important thing.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:Limiting beliefs that hinders personal growthThe struggles and coping mechanism for physical disabilityThe power of right mindsetThe human’s ability to change and adaptConnect with Jose FloresFollow Jose on  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, LinkedinFollow Jose on his  website.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Karen Salmansohn talk about finding time in your daily life to meditate and focus on your inner peace and health. As well as the importance of being in the present and in a state of calmness - to help our overall health, creativity and productivity in our lives.Karen’s career started as a stressed-out advertising Senior VP and award-winning designer.  After leaving her leading career in the advertising industry, Karen stepped out as a successful writer and designer of books. Writing and publishing her first novel called “50% OFF” that was almost made into a movie. She moved to LA and began writing a variety of funny sitcom scripts and movie scripts. After years of working in the TV and film industries, she went back to her love of writing books. Today, Karen is a healthy living expert, best-selling author, and longevity research geek. She became a multi-best-selling author, having sold over 2 million copies of her books internationally and has gained a loyal following of almost 2 million people. Having studied Yoga and Meditation at ISHTA Yoga, Karen uses her knowledge to teach everyday people how to live a stress-free life with ideas found in her latest book ‘Instant Calm’.Karen tells listeners: “Adversity doesn't have to bring you to someplace better. You have to make it a mindful choice. You have to have the right attitude, be awake, not have addictions and surround yourself with great people.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:The benefits of meditation and yogaWays to get into and insert meditation into our daily lifeThe link between inner peace and calmness with meditationHow to achieve the state of calmness through daily activitiesHow to find your “Why Power”Connect with Karen SalmansohnFollow Karen on  Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Instagram, Follow Karen on her  website.Check Karen’s books here.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and David Wilkinson talk about how his paradigm shifts made him who he is today, and how we can make a difference in the lives of many by first finding and living our purpose. David grew up in southern Missouri in her grandmother’s house with his cousins. He went through a tough time when he was 15 when his mother left him and his disabled father. This was also the time when he fell into a drug addiction. He experienced a paradigm shift one day when he almost accidentally shot his dad during a drug induced hallucination. After this, he reached out to his school counselor where received some powerful advice: “David, if you want to change yourself, you either need to change your playmates or change your playground”. He moved to Oklahoma after that and worked on a farm, eventually getting into the oil and natural gas industry. While there, he finally recovered from his drug addiction and learned to value hard work. After getting laid off by his boss in 2014, he had another paradigm shift that started his spiritual journey into figuring out who he is and how he can make a radical change in his life.Today David Wilkinson is as a self employed affiliate marketer / direct salesperson of Enagic. He is an authority in the online space, specializing in entrepreneurship, sales and Facebook space. Currently going on his 3rd year on this platform, he has made millions in sales and has a massive networking team of over 1,000 people so far.David tells listeners: “When something bad happens, the universe is telling you it's time for something different, or you need to adjust and learn from the lesson and then keep moving, because if you don't, how can you continue succeeding and growing?”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:How paradigm shifts can change your perspectivesHow life isn’t linear and more about the zigs and zagsHow to be conscious of your circumstances to turn them into lessonsA sneak peak into quantum physicsHow to feel grounded and conserve your energyConnect with David Wilkinson:Follow David on  Facebook, and Instagram.Follow David on his  website.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Shari Teigman talk about stepping away from the comfort and safety of everyday life and set out on an adventure to find the maverick in us. Shari found herself unhappy one day despite being married, having two kids and living a Stepford Wife kind of life. Her transition from an unhappy mom to an empowered woman was not easy at first but it all came down to her choosing to start to move, walk, and dream even if she had no idea where she was going, other than the fact that she craved for change in her life. She has studied social work, art therapy, and completed a year long life coach training in Mentor Masterclass with Jeannine Yoder. She is also a certified yoga teacher and a multimedia artist who works with decoupage, mosaics and paint, interior design as well as a makeup artist. In over 2 years, she had grown her business in her own terms with her strengths and big dreams as the drivers.Today, Shari Teigman is a mindset coach, chief instigator of change and creative business strategist. She is now hosting her own podcast “Mavericks in Motion Podcast” that has the goal of helping people find their own purpose and their inner mavericks.Shari tells listeners: “This is how you become a maverick - you stop looking at what everyone else is doing and start looking at yourself and ask yourself everyday: how can you surpass your own achievements and competitiveness.” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:How to have a better perspective and make better choices in lifeBreaking down big goals into bite-sized, doable milestonesHow to discover your gifts and strengths and use it for your growthDealing with daily and bigger adversitiesHow to summon the maverick in youConnect with Shari TeigmanFollow Shari on  Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest and  Twitter.Follow Shari on her website.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Julian Guderley talk about his passion for life-long learning about life, culture, diversity and spiritual growth through his travels.Julian’s  journey started when he decided to be a radio speaker at the age of six. His passion for storytelling shaped his endeavors into becoming a digital native and global nomad, living on three continents, countless countries and learning to speak six languages. Traveling has taught him to be in touch with people, locals, foreigners and the natural world of diversity. His career in Marketing, Events and Media production is being fuelled by this diversity and natural abundance.Today, Julian Guderley makes videos and hosts interviews that help listeners live the life their Soul desires. He hosts video Interviews with artists, spiritual teachers, authors and social impact creators on making Planet Earth worth living on. He is also the man behind Green Planet Blue Planet Podcast that showcases and highlights the world’s most impactful drivers of Social Change. He believes that when all individuals are encouraged and empowered through economics and social values to display and express their true uniqueness - a NEW EARTH - becomes possible.  Julian tells listeners: ”When you do the right thing and you believe in what you do, you can totally succeed without a single issue showing up.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:Adversities brought out by world travelImpact of submerging into different cultures and diversityHow to tap into your inner voiceHow to start your spiritual journeyBasics of Kundalini YogaConnect with Julian GuderleyFollow Julian on  Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and  Twitter.Follow Julian on his website.Follow Green Planet Blue Planet on YoutubeFollow Green Planet Blue Planet Podcast.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Jacqui Sive talk about taking the spiritual route in improving and growing in all areas of your life.Jacqui spent over 10 years of her life trying to fit in, aiming to be "good enough" and not living her truth. She was bullied, mocked and ridiculed for being different - having an accent, being whacky and being creative and imaginative. It made her an easy target for bullying at an early age. Her life took a turn when she started studying personal development and spirituality at age 16. Since then, she has undergone spiritual and overall transformation that revealed her truth and has empowered her to do great things.Today, Jacqui Sive has turned her pain into her message. She is now a spiritual entrepreneur, a qualified Neuro Linguistic Programmer and Life Coach. Best known for her perfect balance of WOO and STRATEGY that she mixes in everything she offers. Her life experiences and overcoming adversity has taught her the absolute power of having a positive mindset and an aligned energy that allows her to stand in her truth and teach others to do the same.Jacqui tells listeners: “You’re the only one who has the full responsibility to change your life.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:12 Spiritual Laws of the UniversePower of strong morning rituals and gratitudeHow to shift your vibration to align with your purposeHow to develop your intuitionConnect with Jacqui SiveFollow Jacqui on  Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.Follow Jacqui on her website.Be a part of Self Help for the Soul FB group.Work with Jacqui Sive here.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Ben Gothard talk about his journey of ups and downs, mistakes and growth in entrepreneurship.Ben’s journey in entrepreneurship started back in 2014 when he was a sophomore college student. After marketing a law firm for his father and a t-shirt business for his roommate, he had a bright idea to build his own social media marketing company.  In 2016, he created Project EGG that has the sole purpose of facilitating the sharing of knowledge between the experts who have found success and beginners who are trying their hardest to find it. Since then Project EGG have grown to a strong 600+ member community that is growing every single day. In 2018, he rebranded and relaunched the social media marketing arm of Gothard Enterprises as Apexx Ventures.To date, Ben has published 10 books, starting with his first book titled "CEO at 20: A Little Book for Big Dreams". He has also produced hundreds of videos about entrepreneurship and personal development on Youtube, created an extremely high-end course on How to Build a Content Empire, built multiple revenue-generating e-commerce businesses, and helped hundreds of businesses with their social media marketing...all at the age of 24.Ben tells listeners: “Take the long term approach in every area of your life and think about the long term implications of your actions.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:How to handle hardships in start-up companiesThe importance of finding your inner circle and mentorsOther sources of income onlineHow to deal with low points in lifeConnect with Ben Gothard:Follow Ben on  LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, TwitterFollow Ben on his website.Follow Project Egg on their website.Follow Project Egg Podcast.Buy CEO at 20: A Little Book for Big Dreams in Amazon.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Christine Olivia Hernandez talk about her journey of spiritual awakening, healing and growth and the magic of ceremonial cacao.Christine Olivia had a rough childhood. Her mom was young when she had her and her father left them when she was only three years old. Her father committed suicide later on when she was 22 and this tragedy brought her to her lowest point - numbing her feelings with booze, going out, and being in unhealthy relationships. Her life started to change when one day she tried hot yoga for the first time. After falling in love with it, she went to yoga teacher training and got introduced to ceremonial cacao in Bali. Today, Christine Olivia is an author, cacao ceremonialist, and muse. She recently published her first book, entitled "A Child of Magic". She enjoys creating, expressing, and helping others through storytelling and cacao ceremonies. Christine’s Guatemalan ancestors have deeply connected her to the gentle plant medicine cacao. In ceremonial settings she serves the sacred “Gift of gods” and guides her clients back to their hearts with love. Christine tells listeners: “Tap into your inner child and ask it what you need in the moment.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:How to handle grief and heartbreakHow to break through from toxic relationshipsHealing and health properties of ceremonial cacaoMore about spiritual awakening and healingConnect with Christine Olivia HernandezFollow Christine Olivia on  LinkedIn, Instagram, YoutubeFollow Christine Olivia on her website.Buy “A Child of Magic” Book on AmazonConnect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Robert Stone talks about his journey from boxing to founding a tax preparation service company. Robert grew up in a broken family. He was raised by a single mom, his grandparents and was the oldest of six siblings. His childhood was dominated by the love of sports. Robert dropped out of school in grade 11 to pursue a career in trading and real estate. He took up the sport of boxing at age 30 and almost qualified for the Canadian Olympic Trials in 1996; winning a bronze medal. A few years later he qualified for the 2000 Olympics; winning a silver medal.In 1996, he suffered a neck injury from jumping off a train. Because of this incident, he was forced to take a break from boxing and took a part time bookkeeping job. Here’s when he transitioned from boxing to a career in finance. In 2012 he partnered with a company and grew the business to 42 offices. Along the way, he suffered depression and his health deteriorated. He took three years off to recover and went on to learn more about his craft, acquired relevant licenses and relaunched his business: Mr. Taxes.ca  in 2019. Today, Robert is a Canadian authority on personal tax. He was the keynote presenter for CCH’s 2011 and 2012 annual Tax Roundup, part of Intuit.ca’s 2014 annual round table, Founder and CEO of MrTaxes.ca’s 42 locations and founding member of www.CTPCanada.ca; the HRSDC accredited federal tax certification course.Robert tells listeners: “Don’t listen to naysayers. Don’t let anybody tell you that you cannot make it.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:The basics of personal taxes, tax returns, accounting and investmentBest investment trendsDifferent strategies in tax breaksImportant tax considerations when starting a businessConnect with Robert StoneFollow Robert on  Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram.Follow Robert on his website.Franchise opportunity from MrTaxes.caConnect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Dorothy Illson talk about pursuing dreams, taking leaps of faith, working on the right mindset, and digital and social media marketing trends. Dorothy is a digital marketer and podcaster who aims to show people that creating massive financial success and making a massive impact can go hand in hand. Dorothy abandoned her planned career as an accountant to work for a start-up after college. After helping to scale that business from 0 to $6M in annual revenue in its first 3 years, Dorothy founded Needle's Eye Media - a full-service Facebook & Instagram advertising agency. Leveraging Dorothy's innate talent for data-wrangling, Needle's Eye Media has become the premier media buying partner for prominent personal brands and other digital product businesses seeking improved customer acquisition with paid traffic. In 2018 Dorothy launched the podcast Do Well & Do Good, which tells the stories of people who have not only created success professionally, but who have chosen to leverage that success to create a positive impact on the world. The two brands go hand in hand, as she gives back 10% of Needle's Eye Media's profits to charities voted on each month by her podcast audience.   Dorothy tells listeners: “Treat everything that happens to you as if it is the best possible thing that can happen to you.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:How to prepare for your journey towards your dreamsHow to develop the right mindset in businessCore habits that will build the right mindsetLatest trends in digital and social media marketingConnect with Dorothy IllsonFollow Dorothy on  Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram.Follow Dorothy on her website.Follow Do Well Do Good Podcast.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Tom Sylvester talk about the link between our relationships and connections with other people with our own purpose and journey.Tom  worked three jobs to get himself through high school and into college.  He has two degrees: an undergrad in computer science and a Masters degree in business management. Nine months before getting married, he set a goal of retiring by age 35. At first, his wife struggled with the validity of his entrepreneurial goals. But after some early successes and goal alignment, she joined forces with him in pursuing the goal together.Over the past 15 years, Tom has helped with thousands of business leaders and their teams create more success - from startups to Fortune 500 companies. During this time, Tom has honed and refined his philosophies, models, and strategies for growing entrepreneurial businesses.Today, Tom is a co-founder of Lifestyle Builders™ - a coaching and training company that helps entrepreneurs build their businesses and create a real impact with their customers. And together with his wife Ariana, they share their philosophies and guidance for entrepreneurs on their Lifestyle Builders™ podcast and with their upcoming book Lifestyle Builders™: Build Your Business, Quit Your Job, & Create Your Ideal Life.Tom tells listeners: “It’s not about being perfect, it's about getting started. The sooner you get started, the sooner you see where the opportunities are and the sooner you improve. You can only grow when you get started and face adversities.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:How to cultivate authentic connections through vulnerabilityLearning more about yourself through building strong relationships in your lifeImportance of goal setting and alignmentHow to overcome adversities you face along your journeyConnect with Tom SylvesterFollow Tom on  Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube.Follow Tom on his website.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Céleste Refn talk about her mission to inspire people to understand and appreciate the importance of protecting your business’s intellectual property rights and content and thus, your livelihood. Céleste has been fascinated by the law since an early age, and for good reason: her maternal grandfather founded his own legal empire, practicing under the name of Reumert & Partnere, later known as Kroman Reumert.  Later in her life, after failing to find the same sense of zeal and duty in other career paths, she found herself again drawn to the law, completing a Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) at the University of Copenhagen. After more than three years with the Artists Legal Aid in Copenhagen, she felt compelled to start GRAND IPR®️.Today, her vision, commitment, and expertise combine to help small-to-medium sized businesses feel confident trademarking their brand and content, empowering them with peace of mind and true protection. Céleste helps ambitious creatives & innovators protect their Intellectual Property. Through her expertise, she is able to speed up the process so that her clients do not have to spend 6-12 months dealing with the paperwork and legal jargon.She is also a public speaker and loves to speak about copyrights & trademarks. Furthermore, she has written a book titled “Control Your Own Copyrights, Trademarks & More…” that will be published this year.Céleste tells listeners: “You take your ideas and work seriously. It’s worth protecting.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:Importance of protecting the rights to your original ideas, branding and contentThe difference between trademarks, copyrights and intellectual property rightsBasic international and local laws regarding registering trademarksConnect with Céleste Babcock:Follow Céleste on  Facebook, LinkedIn, and TwitterFollow Céleste on her website.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Zachary Babcock talk about how Zachary went from being an underdog and ex-convict to a successful online entrepreneur and podcast host.Zachary is a former drug addict and spent over five years of his life in prison. He grew up in Ferguson, Missouri while being raised by his mother. After missing the birth of his twin sons when he was in prison, he made the decision to completely transform his life so that he could be a responsible father. Upon returning home after serving eight months in prison, he was faced with many challenges. The odds of his success were stacked against him but he still took matters into his own hands when he couldn’t find a job. It was time to begin his journey as an underdog entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship provided him an income when no employer would, and in the process, changed his life. He found his true calling in empowering underdogs when he wrote and published his first book, Prison To Promised Land. He moved on from network marketing and found his true passion through helping underdogs attract their ideal, high paying customers so they can enjoy growth and success without the overwhelm, stress, and frustration of trial and errorFrom living with convicted felons in prison for over five years to rubbing elbows with multi-millionaires every day, Zachary Babcock is the host of Underdog Empowerment, a top 200 rated podcast on iTunes where he interviews celebrities, professional athletes, and industry leaders. He runs a podcast production media company and helps entrepreneurs launch top shelf podcasts. Zachary tells listeners: “If you know what your ideal life looks like, then that's how you can tap into finding your fulfillment.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:What it takes to succeed even when the odds are against usThe freedom to choose our response in situationsHow to stop being an underdogConnect with Zachary Babcock:Follow Zachary on  Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube,and TwitterFollow Zachary’s Podcast.Follow Zachary on his website.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Brooks Briz talk about how to find fulfillment and contentment in the vocation you choose. Brooks spent the majority of his career in the hospitality industry until he woke up one day and realized that he was 25 pounds overweight, working his life away, and was deeply unhappy with his circumstances. That's when he got into holistic wellness and realized that his success in life began with what he puts into his body, or equally as important, what he didn't put into his body. His journey began when he was hospitalized and could have lost his life. He knew that there had to be a better way to improve men's health so he chose to dedicate his life to serving others for this cause. He became a strong entrepreneurial leader, helped with the creation of restaurants, worked in marketing consultation, authored 6 books, created a nutraceutical entity, and a bike taxi company.Today, Brooks is the founder of simplhealth.club a men’s health food company that specializes in manufacturing and distributing super greens direct to consumers. Simplhealth.club also creates digital content that is collaborating with holistic health experts to help men simplify and sustainably improve their overall wellness. Brooks tells listeners: “Stop thinking about yourself and start going out there to serve the community you operate.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:Benefits of the holistic approach to supplementsHow to be intentionalFinding your passion and working on your limiting beliefsBenefits of practicing gratitudeConnect with Brooks Briz:Follow Brooks on  Facebook and LinkedIn.Follow SimplHealth.Club on Facebook.Follow SimplHealth.Club on its website.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01.Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Sherry Strong discuss her goal to help 1 million people with overcome sugar addiction.Sherry is a Food Philosopher, Chef, Nutritional Strategist, TEDxTokyo 2009 speaker and one of the most passionate yet lucid speakers on food & nutrition. She has spent over 25 years studying Human Nutrition, Health and Behavioural Science, food and wellness.Today, Sherry is the Founder of Return to Food Academy and Sweet Freedom Life Project, the world’s most holistic program to end sugar addiction for good. Through online programs, retreats, and live coaching, Sherry and her team go beyond the physical to look at the mental, emotional and spiritual drivers behind our sugar addiction. In addition, she also wrote & illustrated a book called ‘A Return To Food – the life-changing anti-diet’ which is she presents the philosophies such as Nature’s Principle, The Lethal Recipe and The Consumption Concept, that form the foundation for her 8-week Online Program teaching people to develop a healthy relationship with food and their body.Sherry Strong tells listeners: “If we’re nourished mentally, spiritually, emotionally and physically we don’t need these substances to make us feel good because we can generate that sense of well-being internally.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:Causes of sugar addiction and how to quitHow the body processes different kinds of sugarThe philosophy behind sugar and food addictionGlobal and environmental impact of sugar and processed foodConnect with Sherry Strong:Follow Sherry on LinkedIn,  Facebook, TwitterFollow Sugar Freedom Life project on Youtube, FacebookFollow Sherry on her websiteConnect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Jason Long talk about how adversity taught him how to take full responsibility of his life, and in turn, inspire thousands to follow in his footsteps to success. Jason grew up as an obese insecure kid in an obese family. This was the reason why he pursued a career in health and wellness and became successful in his field. But he has undergone adversity and lost it all, not once but twice over. Then one day, a friend had the courage to say the most hurtful things to him -- "you're just fat, lazy, and irresponsible." What felt like the worst sucker punch, ended with a quote that totally changed everything. Personal Development Master, Jim Rohn once said, "For Things To Change, YOU Must Change" and from that day forward, his life would never be the same.With three degrees, 18 certifications in fitness, nutrition, and business coaching, along with his life-long battle developing his own healthy lifestyle, Jason's personal journey gives him the foundation to passionately and empathetically coach anyone looking to change their habits and live their best life ever. As a Fit Pro Coach with over 4000 clients worldwide, Jason has become one of the most highly sought-after mentors for fitness and wellness professionals in all aspects of the industry. His candid and deeply vulnerable approach is quite infectious, but his incredible passion for empowering others to find their authentic voice and vision has made him invaluable as a leader in the personal development arena.Jason tells listeners: “It has nothing to do with excuses,  but it has everything to do with your own personal responsibility and what you do with that.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:How to cut the excuses and take actionReshaping your mindset to better serve your goalsHabits that you can adopt to be successfulConnect with Jason Long:Follow Jason on  Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.Follow Jason on his website.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Melonie DeRose discuss her struggles and triumphs from being a Corporate Securities Lawyer to an Entrepreneur of a Consumer Packaged Food. Melonie grew up in Lubbock, Texas, left for college to study at UCLA, and went to the University of Texas School of Law. When she finally worked for an international law firm, she found out that her passion for her work was dwindling due to workload and stress. She questioned her priorities when she was pregnant with her second daughter and she slipped and fell in the parking lot. Melonie was faced with the thoughts of being a  bad lawyer, a bad mom, and a bad spouse on a day to day basis so she decided to go and  take a chance, step out and launch a health and fitness company for women. Her entrepreneurial journey started with an in-home DVD program, then gravitated towards producing nutrition plans.Today, Melonie is the Founder and Owner of Empact LLC that produces Empact Bars. Her company takes the guesswork out of healthy, tasty snacking. The mission is simple: be a catalyst for women to live fit and healthy lifestyles by providing superior snack options.Melonie DeRose tells listeners: “With those challenges - those oh shit moments - a door is always open and would’ve never been there had we not had that challenge.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:Taking on risks for pursuits you are passionate aboutYou can make great things happen with the right mindsetHealthy snacking and best ingredients for healthConnect with Melonie DeRose:Follow Melonie on LinkedIn Follow Empact Bars on FacebookFollow Melonie on her websiteConnect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Joseph Myers discuss the importance of cultivating trust in all aspects of your life. Joseph’s work revolves around trust and building relationships. Whether it’s your team, product, institution, government, or relationship: Gaining, keeping, and repairing trust is more complex and difficult than ever before. His book Trust Me, uncovers the vital fundamentals for building, repairing, and sustaining trusting relationships. Joseph Myers is an entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and owner of josephrmyers.com, a consulting firm that helps organizations and individuals to develop healthy relationships based on trust. Joseph is the best-selling author of The Search to Belong and Organic Community. He is also Director of Marketing at a film studio in Vancouver, BC. He works with some of North America’s leading organizations to re-imagine how to develop trusting, successful communities that result in strong top- and bottom-line growth.Joseph Myers tells listeners: “Understanding that we decide to trust, and we feel distrust, informs the practices and processes we use to nourish them in restorative ways.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:The science behind trust and distrustThe cycle of distrusting, engagement, and cultivating trustHow to keep our relationship connections authentic and true to the way our mind and body react naturallyConnect with Joseph Myers:Follow Joseph on  Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.Follow Joseph on his website.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Brittney De Paola dive into the nit and grit of Event Management that taught her the lessons and struggles of working with difficult people, building her own brand, and keeping up with the latest trends.Brittney went to university and took up Communications and Event Management. After getting out of college, she had a hard time getting a job and end up doing an internship for 8 months with one of the top wedding planners in Toronto. She then started Inspire Event Rental & Design, renting out wedding decor. On the first few years of her business, she experienced depression, fell ill, and was in a car accident because of overwork and fatigue.Brittney is now the Creative Director and sole Owner of Inspire Event Rental & Design an event firm known for its expertise and creative skills. Inspire is one of the only Event Firms that has to offer design & planning services, florals, destination weddings & events, workshops, & consultations while offering a luxury experience. She also speaks and hosts seminars about grit, failure, and living life unapologetically.Brittney tells listeners: “We're pretty unique and special. if we took ourselves and put that into a brand, we're going to create something original.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:The benefits of finding an internship to grow your skill setHow to build a brand based on your uniquenessThe importance of connecting with people on the same pathConnect with Brittney De Paola:Follow Brittney on  Facebook and LinkedInFollow Inspire Event Rental and Design.Follow Brittney  on her website.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Winston Clements talk about breaking through limiting barriers. Winston dives into how he became empowered to inspire 1 billion people and his journey to create a world without limitations.Winston was born with a condition known as Brittle Bone Disease, which stunted his growth and caused his bones to be extremely fragile. Due to his condition, he broke bones 150 times all by the age of 12. This condition limited him especially during childhood because he had to undergo numerous surgeries and missed out at having a normal childhood.The turning point for Winston came many years later, after he had successfully graduated from University with a degree in Computer Science. He then struggled with finding employment due to his condition. After years of struggle, he decided to stop comparing his life to other people and stop letting his disability define him as a person. Breaking through his self-imposed barriers empowered him to build a successful tech career with some of the largest corporations in the world.Winston is now an award winning international business speaker, TEDx speaker, and trainer of organizations on the topics of Resilience, Change Management, Diversity & Inclusion.Winston tells listeners: “When you have the urge to do something different, then give it a try.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:How to start breaking your own limiting barriers to achieve your goalsYour untapped limitless potentialBenefits of having a power hour to empower yourself in the morning. Connect with Winston Clements:Follow Winston on  Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.Follow Winston on his website.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Yvonne Heath talk about how to cope and prepare for the various types of grief that we may face in our lives. Yvonne is a registered nurse of 31 years and has worked throughout the U.S. and Canada. The greatest struggle that inspired her movement was when her older son spiraled into a drug addiction years ago. At 50 years old, Yvonne took a leap of faith and blazed a new trail to help foster a culture of change in the conversation of how to manage grief. Yvonne is now a renowned transformational keynote speaker, TV Host, and the author of Love Your Life to Death that showcases heartfelt stories of those who have been deeply impacted by loss. She interviews of professionals who deal with grief, death, and dying. She is also the Creator of the #IJustShowedUp movement. She recently spoke for TEDx on the topic called Transforming Grief by Just Showing Up.Yvonne tells listeners: “When you can create something positive from the hardship and trauma you’ve been through, it's a tremendous way to heal yourself and other people.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:Various ways that you can deal with griefThe importance of welcoming grief into our livesAbout the inner strength to heal yourselfConnect with Yvonne HeathFollow Yvonne on  Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.Follow Yvonne on her website.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Ben Azadi dive into building powerful habits that can help you achieve your health goals. Ben Azadi grew up obese, dependent on drugs, addicted to video games, and having low self esteem. At the age of 24, he reached his heaviest weight of 250 pounds and his long time girlfriend left him. These were the trigger points that had driven him to turn his life around.  After 9 months of focus and hard work, he lost 80 pounds and gained a new mindset. Because of his weight-loss journey, he discovered the world of health and dieting. Since then, his quest to understand the link of diet and body has shaped him into becoming an authority in the health space. Today, Ben is a three-time best-seller for The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and the Power of Sleep. He has helped over thousands of people to bring their bodies back to normal function and hit weight loss goals. Ben tells listeners: “When you line up your daily actions with your highest values, living your purpose there's no blockage in creativity.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:Developing new habits for better healthThe difference between fad dietsThe health benefits of dieting and fastingConnect with Ben Azadi:Follow Ben on  Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TwitterFollow Keto Kamp on YouTubeConnect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Eric LeGrand discuss how his paralysis only made him stronger and how it showed him his real purpose in life.Eric LeGrand is a former American football defensive tackle who played college football at Rutgers. He became paralyzed while making a tackle in an October 2010 game.  While the initial prognosis was grim, he demonstrated his strength by shattering all expectations in his recovery and rehabilitation. In 2017, LeGrand was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as the third recipient of the Warrior Award, given to individuals who exhibited unwavering strength and perseverance, and who lives life with the courage and compassion that embodies the indomitable spirit of Ultimate Warrior.Eric turned what could have been a negative situation into a strong inspirational missions in order to impact people at a large scale. He is now a keynote speaker, broadcaster, author, and Founder of Team LeGrand. He is an inspiration that all of us has the strength to overcome any adversity life will throw at us. Eric tells listeners: “Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it."IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:The inner strength you possess when facing adversityThe importance of being vulnerableHow a great support system can help you cope with adversityConnect with Eric LeGrand:Follow Eric on  Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram, Follow Team LeGrandFollow Eric on his website.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Rob Eastman discuss the adversities he had faced to recover from his addiction, how he made it out victoriously, and lived to tell the tale.Rob Eastman grew up in Utah, was diagnosed with ADHD when he was young and suffered bullying in grade school. Later on, he lost his shot for full scholarship because of a 90 second mistake of getting in a fight with the wrong man. He then went back and forth from addiction to recovery, suicidal thoughts, went through divorce, lost his father, went bankrupt, and had the opportunity of a second chance at life after a drug overdose. Rob is now the owner of Eastman Fitness and Wellness, President of the Eastman Family Recovery Foundation, a wrestling and volleyball coach, and a family man. He now dedicates his life to inspire and help others.Rob tells listeners: “If you have the right life technique, real skills, then you'll be able to get through life.“IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:The dark side of addiction and how to make it out aliveHow to turn your adversities into your strengthHow to start all over againConnect with Rob Eastman:Follow Rob on  Facebook  and Instagram, Podcast.Follow Eastman Recovery FoundationFollow Eastman Fitness and WellnessFollow Rob’s WebsiteConnect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Ronny Turiaf dive deep into his biggest influences growing up and the discovery of his purpose in life.Ronny Turiaf is a French retired professional basketball player who played 10 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Now retired, Ronny spends his time traveling and meeting people from all walks of life that has inspired him. He's currently the President of the Heart to Heart Foundation, founded back in 2009 that aims to provide medical care for children who can not afford health insurance. He also founded the Wanderlust Driven Movement in 2014 that's all about building a community of like-minded people who are on a journey to find their personal destiny through inspiration, empowerment, and education. Ronny tells listeners: “It's all about teamwork and it's all about playing something bigger than yourself.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:How to find your purposeThe joy and fulfillment of serving othersThe power of meditation in helping you to align with your purposeConnect with Ronny Turiaf:Follow Julian on  Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.

In this episode, Lance and Julian Van Der Waal  discuss applying the art of sales in all aspects of your life.Julian is one of Australia’s most sought after sales coach and business consultant. He teaches business courses aimed at turning failing retail businesses into profitable enterprises at Spartan Business Academy. He is also the Founder of JVD Consulting, an agency that coaches and sets up business solutions to oversee processes for companies.Julian tells listeners: “Passion is going to get you through the more challenging and difficult moments of your life and career.”IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:How to apply sales tactics in career and business pursuitGet back on your feet after facing adversityThe right mindset to get things doneConnect with Julian Van Der Waal:Follow Julian on  LinkedIn and Instagram.Follow Julian’s Website.Connect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox! Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.