TracyBrinkmann, host of The Dark Horse Entrepreneur podcast, shares his personaljourney of overcoming addiction and finding support from his family. Heemphasizes the importance of disconnecting from negative environments andsurrounding oneself with positive influences. Tracy discusses the value ofhoning in on one’s message and continuously learning and improving. Heemphasizes the importance of providing value to others…
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Doug Noll and Laurel Coffer started the Prison Peace Project in 2009, which has trained over 1000 women and 1000 men to be peacemakers and mediators. The project has expanded to 15 California prisons, a prison in Connecticut, 14 prisons in Greece, and startups in Italy and Nairobi. The curriculum teaches inmates how to listen,…
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My interview with Michaell Magrutsche discussed the importance of creativity and self-expression in art, as well as the societal limitations placed on artists. The conversation also touched on the need for adaptable systems and the importance of inclusivity in society. The speaker emphasized the value of art and encouraged people to recognize its worth. The…
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This interview featured Kim Hamer, an HR leader and author who founded 100 Acts of Love to help people support their friends dealing with cancer. She discussed the importance of being specific when offering support and avoiding unhelpful statements. The concept of “receiver’s guilt” was also discussed, and the importance of giving from a place…
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Joe Templin Everyday Excellence The meeting discussed various topics, including theimportance of helping others, maintaining a childlike mindset, embracingfailure, and avoiding convenience and narcissism. The speakers emphasized theneed for personal responsibility, discipline, and a strong work ethic. Theyalso discussed the negative effects of passive entertainment and the importanceof instilling both intellectual and physical pursuits in…
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Blair is an author, poet, educator, YouTuber, and Mystic who has written five books and has been doing YouTube for 90 days. He was a business consultant until he was fired for whistle-blowing and then began to journal and realized he had something of value that he could turn into books. He discussed his journey…
Read MoreCharles Smith is an army veteran, author, and inspiration guru who has written seven self-help books. He experienced much trauma in his life, including his mother’s death when he was six, his father’s death when he was eleven, and living on a Navajo reservation and in a Mexican town. He discussed how society has lost…
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Vinnie Potestivo Vinny Potestivo is an emmy award-winning media advisor and talent development executive. He discussedhis journey to becoming a casting director and how he used technology toinnovate the casting industry. He also discussed the importance of having agood pitch deck, team, and culture to help with content creation. He encouragedlisteners to create something that…
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Tom Basey, an independent insurance broker based in Texas, discussed the pros and cons of being an insurance broker, the steps to becoming an independent agent, and the different types of insurance policies. He also discussed the commission structure and the importance of building a book of business. He shared his business practices, such as…
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