EP 161: Connecting a Disconnected World with Daniel Levin

In this episode, Devi chats with Daniel Levin about "Connecting a Disconnected World." Levin walked away from an opportunity to a billion dollar business that was a household name in order to hitchhike around the world to find happiness and inner peace. The people he met along his journey remind him a lot of the characters in his new book, The Mosaic. For most of his life, Levin felt different. He saw things differently than others and thought in ways that were unlike the ways of his peers. Though initially, he felt alone and isolated, this all changed when he started to use his vision to create new opportunities within the book industry. Time/Warner asked him to come to NY to start a Special Sales Division, but his choice was made for him when he found that his wife was dying of cancer. He spent the next 5 years taking care of her until she transitioned. It was his work, as Director of Business Development at Hay House, that catapulted the once boutique publisher into international recognition and also gave him notoriety. He created a new genre of product for an industry steeped in tradition, The Boxed Card Decks. These not only drew to the company's, NY Times Bestselling Authors but expanded the reach of the company to non-book store revenue as well. It became one of the fastest growing lines of product in the book industry. While he was there, Hay House grew from $3million a year in sales to $100million dollars a year in revenue. It was again his ability to see differently that brought huge success to Hay House. Later, he was brought in to work with the Government of Jamaica and corporations, such as Elizabeth Arden, The National Asian American Coalition, The International Spa Association, St. Regis, Willow Stream, Hard Rock, and Maroma seeking innovation. Suddenly, it was his ability to see differently that made him a sought out commodity. Again the key to his success was what he once thought was his biggest flaw, his ability to see differently. It makes sense then, that Levin, the author of The Mosaic, a fable about finding a connection would use the same magic that has taken him through life to write a story about seeing what we don't see. He is the founder and creator of The Mosaic Process, a methodology of connection that he shares in keynote presentations and workshops with organizations. He is also the founder and creator of The BeKind2U 21 Consecutive Day Challenge. Levin is a rare blend of mystic and businessman whose keynote presentations and workshops help strengthen a company by creating real connections between people. He is a connectivity activist who works with government organizations, corporations, and businesses to improve the flow of how a group works together and the interactions people have with themselves and others. Sharing a message of unification, he is a sought-after speaker for groups whose focus is on improving connection and creating a stronger team. Devi and Danny discuss: Danny's inspiring life journey Touching the heart of somebody Making a connection with each other Being aware of how to get to the end Practicing being kind to ourselves Putting self-care, self-love, and kindness at the top of your list Acknowledging the soul of someone Honoring the light inside of us Becoming vulnerable Allowing another person to empty themselves from pain and suffering Hearing each other's story How you can say "no" with your mouth but you always say "yes" to your heart Thriving with a simple act of connection How to have a practice of immersion Doing what you came here to do Receiving what the world wants to give us Living your purpose Taking the time to know and do your purpose Appreciating the beauty of "mosaic" Knowing that our power comes through being connected to each other Building our "Mosaic" Connecting ourselves to other people Putting together broken pieces of glass to make it extraordinary  Connect with Daniel @ www.themosaiconline.com