Giovanni Bartolomeo is an entrepreneur and life adventurer with a passion for creating deep connections and environments for these types of connections to take place.

Using easy and effective techniques such as breath work, cold exposure, movement, and fasting, he facilitates workshops and retreats designed to unlock the innate human potential within us all. Gio is also an advocate for plant medicine, a key element that contributed to changing his life for the better.

In this episode we go over his journey to living an extraordinary life, from coming to terms with the fact that something important was missing in his seemingly successful life to discovering what truly matters to him.

Enjoy!

• Gio's entrepreneurial journey
• Lessons from 50+ Ayahuasca ceremonies
• Dichotomy between control and letting go
• Lessons from a 55-day fast
• Living in busy Toronto vs living in quiet Costa Rica

Gio's website | Gio's LinkedIn | Gio's Intagram | Gio's Facebook | Gio's YouTube | Gio's documentary

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Kevin Rempel is a 2013 Sledge Hockey World Champion, a 2014 Sochi Paralympic Bronze Medalist and a mental resilience coach.

Having overcome a motorcrossing accident that left him paralysed, he learned to walk again at the age of 23. As if that wasn't hard enough, he witnessed the decline of his dad who took his own life shortly after, as a result of also becoming paralyzed from a hunting accident.

In this episode we talk about maintaining hope and optimism during an indefinite period of struggle, dealing with depression, building a strong mindset and what it means to live an extraordinary life.

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• Depression
• Mental games and strategies to win in life and business
• The meaning of living an extraordinary life
• Mental resilience

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Lynzie Kent is the CEO & founder of Love by Lynzie, a Toronto-based event and wedding planning and design agency. She is also the CEO and Creative Director of The Pop-Up Chapel Co, the Uber of weddings, where they marry 10 couples in one day.

In this episode, we talk about the dichotomies of navigating business and life as a mother, a wife and a key person of influence in her industry. We also talk about how anxiety, social media and setting boundaries influence her day to day life.

Enjoy!

• The dichotomies of being a mom and running a business
• Maintaining a small boutique agency vs scaling the business
• City life vs country life
• Dealing with anxiety

Love By Lynzie | The Pop-up Chapel Co. | The Love by Lynzie podcast | Lynzie's Instagram | Lynzie's Twitter | Lynzie's LinkedIn |

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Lauren is a compassionate connector, who has parlayed her genuine passion for giving to inspire philanthropy and social investment across borders, sectors and causes. As an expert in strategic philanthropy and corporate giving, Lauren helps non-profits, social enterprise and purpose driven companies enhance their impact on a global scale.

As the Principal & Executive Optimist of Impact Giving, Lauren helps individuals, corporations, foundations and family offices lead a more purpose-driven life through their giving and through their wealth. Lauren has been an advisor, partner, board member or volunteer for over 100 impact-focused organizations, which allows her to CONNECT a powerful network of impact focused players from around the world.

In this episode, we talk about the dichotomy of love and lost, good and bad, navigating the road to recovery from a concussion and how big of a role family plays in her life and her career. Enjoy!

• The dichotomy of love and lost
• Recovery from concussion
• The impact of family role in her development
• Navigating the fear and excitement of becoming mom while building a career
• Finding the balance between family and work

Impactful Giving | Thought Partnership | Lauren's Facebook | Lauren's Instagram | Lauren's LinkedIn

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Marcel Petitpas is the CEO & Co-Founder of Parakeeto, a software company that helps service businesses increase profitability and close more deals by generating accurate, data-driven estimates in seconds using their existing time-tracking data. He's also the fractional COO at Gold Front - an award-winning creative agency in San Francisco working with new-age brands like Slack, Uber, Adobe, Keap and more.

In this episode, we talk about the dichotomy of focus and the periphery , going wide vs going deep , how to turn pain into power and how to know if you're on the right track.

Marcel also talks about how he deals with imposter syndrome and the curse of competency. Enjoy!

• The Dichotomy of focus vs the periphery (going wide vs going deep)
• Being a T-shaped person
• Turning pain into power
• The luxury of focus
• Doing hard things vs doing the things that come easy to you
• Shame & imposter syndrome
• How to know if you're on the right track
• The curse of competency

Marcel Petitpas | Parakeeto | The Agency Profit Podcast | Marcel's Facebook | Marcel's Instagram | Marcel's LinkedIn

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Jonathan Miller is a speaker, facilitator and conflict transformation coach, specializing in working with entrepreneurs to be powerful in the face of conflict. He believes in the power of honing one's communication skills to not just "deal with" conflicts, but to transform them into powerful partnerships that serve one's business and their lives.

In this episode, we talk about the dichotomy between conflict and personal growth, and being a digital nomad versus caring for the environment we're in. We talk about growing a business while being mindful that there is no destination to reach.

Jonathan also shares his insights on how to resolve conflict and have difficult conversations. He explains how he deals with discomfort and we explore the dichotomy between being ordinary versus extraordinary. Enjoy!

Highlights:

• The dichotomy between conflict and personal growth.
• Growing a business while knowing there is no ceiling or destination to reach.
• The dichotomies between being a digital nomad versus caring for the environment we're in.
• How to resolve conflict and have difficult conversations.
• The dichotomy between being ordinary versus extraordinary.
• How Jonathan deals with discomfort.

Resources:

Jonathan's LinkedIn

Mindful Communication Podcast

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Karan Nijhawan is the founder of JUBE, which stands for Just Be. He's built his business through investing in his relationships and creating vulnerable conversations, through an unconventional strategy of hosting dinners.

Karan has hosted over 150+ dinners for companies like TedX, Forbes and Evio Beauty to help them build relationships with their community and now is on a journey to redefine what company culture truly is.

In this episode, we talk about the dichotomy of uprooting and moving to a new city, how the pandemic has taught Karan how little he needs to be happy, and how holding onto comfort prevents growth. We also explore relationships, love, and the power of perspective. Enjoy!

Highlights:

• The dichotomy of moving to a new location and leaving his current life behind.
• Karan's relationship with his environment growing up in a small town.
• Relationships, love, and discovering what makes you happy.
• How the pandemic has helped Karan realise how little he needs to be happy.
• Why people will start to move away from the city and embrace suburbia.
• The power of fear setting.
• How holding onto comfort prevents growth.
• How perspective can be the difference in how you experience any situation.

Resources:

Karan's LinkedIn

Karan's Facebook

Jube Website

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Rob Ell is the Founder of the Rob Ell Academy, a sales and consulting business based in Vancouver. Rob is also a former StoryBoarder of the year. Storyboarding is the magic behind Disney's customer experience. Storyboarding experiences are also used at Starbucks, Apple and Amazon to name a few.

Rob also perfected his sales framework in the theme park he co-founded called Dinotown that celebrated over one million visits and won many marketing awards. After selling Dinotown, Rob took a sabbatical, before being diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 49.In this episode, Rob talks about the fear and uncertainty that he faced throughout his battle with a brain tumor. We also talk about his success in business, and reconnect with what really matters in life. Enjoy!

Highlights:

• How Rob's father influenced his pursuit of entrepreneurship.
• Rob's journey building a theme park from the ground up.
• The story of Rob being diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 49.
• How Rob's experience with illness helped him gain a greater appreciation for his relationships.
• Why Rob loves going to funerals.
• How the pandemic has reminded Rob to focus on the things that really matter in life.
• The importance of healthy sleep, healthy eating, healthy relationships, healthy fun, and healthy finances.
• Why everybody is now in the business of selling an experience.

Resources:

Rob's LinkedIn

Rob Ell Academy Website

Rob Ell Academy on Facebook

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Blake Fly believes that appreciation and gratitude are rocket fuel to create epic relationships in work and life. Therefore, he builds experiences that unleash more appreciation and gratitude into the world.

Blake is an Entrepreneur, 8-time TedX Speaker and Co-Founder of My Life Online, a global education company that teaches kids how to appreciate each other in their digital lives. Blake's approach to business-building has gotten him invited to work with companies like LuluLemon, MEC, and Microsoft.

In this episode, Blake talks about his relationships, family, falling in love, and why he has dedicated his life's work to helping people harness the power of appreciation and gratitude.

I encourage you to listen to this episode through the lens of the following two questions:

How are you showing up in your relationships?

How well do you really know yourself?

Enjoy!

Highlights:

• Blake's big 6 value system and how it guides his decision making
• The art of speaking in front of live audiences
• How he started his business without any marketing or business experience
• The dichotomies Blake has faced throughout his 23 year relationship with his wife, Emily
• 7 words that you can write in a message to change how you show up in your relationships
• The General's Breakfast
• How Blake used appreciation to get his business off the ground

Resources:BlakeFly.com

Blake's Facebook

Blake's Instagram

Robin Sharma Books

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Mike Brcic is an adventurer, writer, entrepreneur, husband, father, and traveler. One of Mike's main goals in life is to use business to create positive change in the world. Mike is achieving this through his companies - Sacred Rides and Mastermind Adventures.

His latest business, Mastermind Adventures, hosts carefully curated small-group adventures to bring together amazing, audacious entrepreneurs in spectacular, remote settings. Through his work for social entrepreneurs, Mike delivers workshops, bootcamps, one-on-one consulting, and mentorship for entrepreneurs who seek to change the world through business.

In this episode, Mike talks about the dichotomy between vulnerability and connection, describing how we are often afraid that if people see our fears, wounds, and flaws, they will reject us. He contends that showing vulnerability is what leads to connection. Mike also talks about his entrepreneurial journey and the dichotomies he has faced along the way. We talk about travel, monks, meditation, and more. Enjoy!

Highlights:

• The dichotomy between vulnerability and connection
• Mike's experience building companies alongside building a family
• The meaning of bon vivant and why Mikes live by this philosophy
• The meaning of culture and why travelling is so meaningful
• Being a traveler versus being a tourist
• Monks, meditation and accountability
• The dichotomy of scale
• The story behind Mike's business - Mastermind Adventures
• How & why Mike built Sacred Rides and Bikes Without Borders

Resources:

MikeBrcic.com

Mike's Facebook

Mike's Instagram

Mike's LinkedIn

Sacred Rides

Bikes Without Borders

Mastermind Adventures

Why Travel Matters by Craig Storti

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Dan Demsky is a lifelong entrepreneur and Co-Founder of travel apparel brand Unbound Merino. Dan first grew BizMedia, a digital video agency, from the ground up before he found inspiration for Unbound Merino.

Dan came up with the idea for Unbound Merino while on his honeymoon, lamenting the need to check luggage and schlep overstuffed bags everywhere he went. The desire to find a way to pack lighter led him to merino wool, a material known for its ability to wick moisture, regulate body temperature and resist both wrinkles and odour. Dan ran a successful crowdfunding campaign to launch Unbound Merino, raising $350,000 more than his original goal. In this episode, Dan talks about the journey of launching his travel apparel brand and the strategies he used to run a successful crowdfunding campaign. Dan also talks about the dichotomy of stillness versus productivity, and why he is motivated by fun rather than money. Enjoy!

Highlights:

• The dichotomy of finding stillness versus being productive constantly
• How Dan grew a successful video production business from the ground up
• How meditation has improved Dan's productivity
• The challenges of navigating through chaos versus order
• How Dan got started with his travel apparel brand Unbound Merino
• The story behind Dan's successful crowdfunding campaign, raising $350,000 more than his target
• Dan's philosophy for living a good life
• Dan's childhood and the effect it had on his relationship with money
• Being productive versus succumbing to procrastination and distraction

Resources:

UnboundMerino.comDan's Facebook

Dan's Instagram

Dan's LinkedIn

Emily Fletcher's Meditation Course

Waking Up with Sam Harris

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