#182: Michael O'Malley - La Parfumerie

On episode 182 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Michael O'Malley (www.nothingperfume.com; IG: @nothingperfume) the founder of La Parfumerie in Winnipeg, Manitoba where since 1993, he's specialized in the custom blending of natural perfumes. Using only the highest quality perfume and essential oils, he's created personal scents for thousands of Winnipeggers and visitors from around the world. His line of perfumes, known as Nothing Perfume, has expanded to include 28 perfumes available in hand crafted pendants, bottle, candles, and body mists, that are sold in over 400 stores throughout North America & Europe.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what inspired him to start La Parfumerie - being an educator - strategies for dealing with transition- having no doubts - a discussion about fear and failures - scents and perfumes- the power of one's breath - the difference between the products he creates and mass market commercial products - feedback from customers - how supporting spiritual evolution is a sacrament - his spiritual journey - the commonality amongst his customers- importance of communication- what he's learnt about death - why the name “Nothing Perfume”- processing grief- key teachers, mentors and allies that have influence him- how to be best of service to others - what is Love - the absolute and infinite- his advice for people stuck at the crossroad of should and must - greatest life lesson learnt on his path thus farI hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com