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Title - EP 36 Train Your Brain, Change Your Income SHOW DESCRIPTION When “The Brain Whisperer, " John Assaraf,” is one of the world’s leading, high-performance, successful coaches. He has written 4 books, including 2 New York Times bestsellers, and appeared in The Secret movie. Today, he is CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience-based company dedicated to helping individuals strengthen their mindset to achieve their goals and dreams faster and easier than ever before. In this stellar episode of The Alchemy of Business Show, John shares his journey from selling drugs to selling houses to finding purpose. As a young kid, he had a lot of drive to make money, but his efforts led him into shady dealings. This all changed when he met a mentor who provided valuable advice and asked him, “Are you interested? Or are you committed?” John then got serious about changing his life by adopting new skills, beliefs, and habits that served his goals. In this episode, John shares with us his passion for psychoneuroimmunology, the mind-body connection, and the ability to control the body with your mind through visualization, imagination, and affirmations. You won’t want to miss this episode where John goes deep on how unlocking the power of your mind can vastly increase your income and transform your life. Main Topics and Ideas Unlocking the Power of The Mind From selling drugs to selling …. Learn fundamentals and formulas Commitnemnet to achieving goals Drive Drive to make money out of fear First you make decisions then you FIGURE OUT HOW SKILLS, BELIEFS, HABITS) What do you think you would need to believe about yourself in order to achieve these goals? (NEW BELIEFS) In order to sell more, then you need to upgrade your skills Learn what you need to do to market yourself Limiting belief Creating new beliefs Vision boards QUANTUM Physics Moving from making money to being focused on PURPOSE psycho neuro immunology (mind-body connection) controlling the body with your mind Viaulaization, imagination, affirmations change your brain, change your income) TOP GOLDEN INSIGHTS Rule #1: First you make decisions, then you figure out how. Don’t allow your present status to control your thinking If you’re interested you’ll do what’s easy and convenient; you’ll allow your present circumstances and your old ways control your thinking, and hinder yourself. If you’re committed, you’ll upgrade your identity to match this DESTINY (SKILLS, BELIEFS, HABITS). Which are you? Learn what you need to do to market yourself. You need to constantly upgrade your skills. Guest Bio John Assaraf, “The Brain Whisperer”, is one of the leading high performance, success coaches in the world. He is a behavioral neuroscience researcher who has appeared on Larry King live, Anderson Cooper and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. As CEO and co-founder, he grew Re/Max of Indiana from a startup to 85 offices and 1200 sales associates who sold over $4 Billion a year. John was also one of the founders of Bamboo/IPIX that went public on NASDAQ with a market cap of $2.5 Billion. John has written 4 books including 2 New York Times best sellers that have been translated to 35 languages. He is the creator of the “Innercise” movement and has been featured in 11 movies, including the blockbuster hit “The Secret” and “Quest For Success” with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama. Today, he is CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience based company, dedicated to helping individuals strengthen their mindset, so they achieve their goals and dreams faster and easier than ever before. He lives in San Diego with his wife and 2 sons.

Minding Your Mind with Actor & Writer Pietie Beyers Guest Bio Pietie Beyers is a South African actor and filmmaker. He has been seen in many local TV shows and soapies and has made his debut playing the role of Dr. Deon Visser in the kykNET soapie Binnelanders. In 2016, he made his film acting debut in Stiaan Smith’s romantic comedy film, Sy Klink Soos Lente. This film (She Sounds Like Spring) is about Ben, a mechanic working in a car dealership in Johannesburg, and Linda, a beautiful and brainy redhead. Inspired by his own struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Pietie Beyers wrote and starred in the Afrikaans feature film Skemerson (Sun Cry Moon) in 2019. In it, a young man battling mental illness decides to take his own life. He continues to climb the ranks in the South African entertainment industry and hosts a podcast called SO LOOP HY MAAR.

Show Business & Living With OCD with Actor and Writer Pietie Beyers SHOW DESCRIPTION We all know the phrase "show business," but we often forget the "business" part of the phrase and all that makes up the entertainment industry. Pietie Beyers is an up-and-coming South African actor, filmmaker, and podcast host, and in this episode of The Alchemy of Business Show, he and Steve get into the business side of show business and what Beyers has learned about making a living by merging artistry with the world of business. Pietie is also open about his struggles with depression and OCD, a personal battle that he has bravely channeled into the movie Skemerson (Sun Cry Moon) which can be watched on Netflix. The movie tells the story of a young man battling mental illness who decides to take his own life - and what happens after that decision. Pietie’s story and outlook on the world is a powerful message for those struggling that it is OK for us to not always be OK and of how we can find always find the light in any amount of darkness. GUEST BIO Pietie Beyers is a South African actor and filmmaker. He has been seen in many local TV shows and soapies and has made his debut playing the role of Dr. Deon Visser in the kykNET soapie Binnelanders. In 2016, he made his film acting debut in Stiaan Smith’s romantic comedy film, Sy Klink Soos Lente. This film (She Sounds Like Spring) is about Ben, a mechanic working in a car dealership in Johannesburg, and Linda, a beautiful and brainy redhead. Inspired by his own struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Pietie Beyers wrote and starred in the Afrikaans feature film Skemerson (Sun Cry Moon) in 2019. In it, a young man battling mental illness decides to take his own life. He continues to climb the ranks in the South African entertainment industry and hosts a podcast called SO LOOP HY MAAR.

TITLE - Rewiring your Mind to Achieve Ultimate Growth and Solid Resiliency with Dr. Srikumar Roa Show description What does it mean to be joyful? In our life, we find ourselves constantly traversing from elation to despair. On this winding road, we often strive to achieve our goals in order to attain a sense of contentment, only to find that after accomplishing this, the moment becomes fleeting. But what if there's another way to live your life? A way where whatever adversity or stress comes your way, you still have the strength to keep going while appreciating both the ups and downs. We've been taught that we can attain happiness through acquiring riches, reaching our goals, and reducing any stress that comes our way. This approach may seem sensible initially, but it will leave you drained and always in a rut. In this episode, "The Happiness Guru," Dr. Srikumar Rao explains that you don't necessarily have to work harder - you have to think differently. He enlightens us on having a different approach and perspective to live a happier, more joyful, and stress-free life. Once you discover and apply this way of living, you can appreciate whatever the universe throws at you. Guest Bio Known as “the Happiness Guru” Dr. Srikumar Rao is an expert in personal development and the creator and teacher of the acclaimed MBA course “Creativity and Personal Mastery,” which was associated with Columbia University until 2005. The former executive for Warner Communications and McGraw Hill infuses his experience in the corporate world with respected spiritual philosophies to effect personal transformation in business students and senior management internationally. Dr. Rao has authored two books, Are You Ready to Succeed? and Happiness at Work, as well as the audio course The Personal Mastery Program, all of which are bestsellers and have been translated into a number of languages. He has received wide media coverage and acclaim, including features in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The London Times, The Independent, Time, Financial Times, Fortune, Business Week, The Guardian, and Forbes; he has also been a speaker for TED, Leading@Google, and Thinkers 50 interview. Dr. Rao has been a contributing editor for Forbes and a featured author for many other publications.

EP 32 - Building a Livable Future Through Clean Energy with Jim Bunch SHOW DESCRIPTION Humanity is now shifting from burning the burning of fossil fuels to a newer paradigm of energy that harnesses the natural power of the sun, the winds, and the waters. But are we changing our destructive ways quickly enough? Jim Bunch, the founder of POWUR, is passionate about shifting the power back to the people and helping humanity avoid the 6th Mass Extinction. In this compelling and informative episode of The Alchemy of Business Show, Jim tells the story of how his passion project, POWUR came to be and how it is the world’s first clean tech platform allows people to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. POWUR allows anybody to license the software and start their own solar business from the palm of their hand for less than $100. When it comes to the Earth, we already know the solutions; all we need to do is implement them. And in this show, Jim gives excellent advice on taking action on your vision. Jim also has insights on how to approach the idea of failure and how important it is to experience what you came into this life to experience and accomplish what your deepest purpose is to do. In the last 200 years, humanity has done incredible things through technology. Jim now asks: what can we do in the next 7-10 years to move into a much more sustainable place - not just for ourselves, but for our grandchildren? By following the vision of people like Jim, we will unlock more abundance and can create heaven on earth if we design it correctly, work together, and take action. GUEST BIO Jim Bunch is known as an “Impact Investor & Advisor” who is on a mission “to lead a global initiative to change the world.” His 2 passions are Technology and Transformation, so whether it’s investing and advising Impact companies or launching a new business venture or helping CEOs upgrade their life and businesses, there’s a common thread you’ll find in whatever Jim Bunch does – and that’s inspiring and bringing out the best in people. As a founder of multiple impact companies over the last 30 years, he has first hand experience of what it takes to start, capitalize, scale and exit impact companies. Throughout Jim’s career, he has been passionate about creating fun, effective, and powerful experiences that help people and businesses initiate positive and sustainable change Awesome Resources Jim’s Website: https://jimbunch.com/ Connect with Jim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimbunch/ Book recommendation - Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming https://www.amazon.com/Drawdown-Comprehensive-Proposed-Reverse-Warming/dp/0143130447 POWUR: https://powur.com/ TOP 3 Golden Insights Shared: 1) The Importance of Executing on a Vision “It's one thing to have a vision, it's another thing to execute on it.” We often know what we NEED to do and HOW to do it – but it is that all important step of actually TAKING ACTION on what we know to be true. 2) Do something that’s worth trading your life for rather than just “spending your time” - you should be INVESTING your time. And where you invest your time should be aligned with WHAT YOU VALUE MOST 3) Accomplishing What You Are Here To Do “If I came here and I didn’t accomplish what I wanted to and I didn't experience what I wanted to, to me that is the only failure.” SHOW SPECIFIC HASHTAGS #Ecology #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #Crowdfunding #Powur #Energy #PowerGrid #RenewableEnergy #Action #Initiative #Climate #Global Warming #ProjectDrawdown #ClimateClock #Failure #Risk #Mission #Accomplishment #Investment #Values #Efficiency #Meaning

Guest, Linda Fisk TITLE- LeadHERship & Female Empowerment in the Modern Workplace Alternate titles Understanding Diversity and Meritocracy in the Workplace The importance of Female Leadership & Empowerment in Business Key Words Empowerment Gender Diversity LeadHerShip Inequality in Today’s Working World Strength in Diversity What Women Bring to the Table As Business Leaders Linda’s Advice for Female Leaders The Potential of Women Entrepreneurs Female Leadership Strengthens Corporate Structures Imposter Syndrome & Gender Inequality in the Workforce Networking Opportunities for Women & Men SHOW DESCRIPTION The topic of diversity and equality in the workplace today is highly relevant and very timely. Even though women make up about half the population, they are severely underrepresented in management, leadership, and entrepreneurial positions in the modern workforce. This is so, even though women have so much value that they can bring to the table, whether it be their well-developed interpersonal skills, greater aptitude for empathy, or greater awareness of the needs of women and families. Linda Fisk is at the front lines of advocating for more female presence in the business domain and is an ardent supporter of the brave women thriving in a traditionally male-dominated space. Linda is the CEO and Founder of LeadHERship Global, a community of unstoppable women enhancing their leadership blueprint and embracing their power to be the best version of themselves - in both work and life. In this empowering episode of The Alchemy of Business, she powerfully makes a case for why businesses today absolutely NEED more female leaders and provides much inspiration and suggestions for how women can improve themselves and their business careers. GUEST BIO Linda Fisk is a multi-award-winning leader, keynote speaker, author and university professor dedicated to amplifying and extending the success of other high-caliber business leaders. She is the CEO and Founder of LeadHERship Global, a community of unstoppable women enhancing their leadership blueprint and embracing their power to be the best version of themselves- in work and life. Prior to her role in LeadHERship Global, Linda was the CEO of Collective 54, and the global head of brand marketing, public relations and communications at Susan G. Komen as well as YPO, where she developed her passion for bringing inspiring leaders together to create opportunity, discover possibility and solve problems. Linda has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology and has written extensively on the subjects of social comparison, depression and anxiety, subjective well-being and personality theory, with a focus on relating scientific research to commonly understood concepts. Currently, Linda is interested in the psychology of influence, persuasion and negotiation. SHOW SPECIFIC HASHTAGS #LeadHERship #influence #persuasion #negotiation #FemaleLeadership Edited Show notes and time stamps 3:32 - Linda’s background and the power of partnership and community 5:53 - On having a mentor and coach to help instill confidence in you 9:56 - Understanding your value and purpose early in life 15:40 - Social and Cultural obstacles that women face in the workplace 19:42 - Statistics on Women in the workplace 21:14 - Networking obstacles for women 27:35- Boardroom stats on women & why gender diversity matters 29:44 - Passing of bill SB 826 for Gender Diversity in California 33:10 - Impact of having a gender diverse board 39:52 - Linda on co-authoring the book ‘Significant Women’ and Ennobling Business Success and stories of women overcoming their struggles 45:10 - The importance of your inner circle of friends and how this can make or break you 49:23 - Linda on spirituality

TITLE: Keeping the Human Connection & Efficiency of your Business in a Virtual Working World with Jaime Nacach Keeping the human connection and efficiency of your Business in a Virtual Working World with Jaime Nacach * How Virtual Professionals Can Supercharge Your Business with Jaime Nacach * Finding, Hiring and Keeping Top Virtual Professionals to Give Your Business the Advantage with Jaime Nacach * Evolving from Virtual Assistants to Virtual Professionals to Serve Small Businesses with Jaime Nacach * Adapting in the Digital World through Hiring Top Remote-Workers with Jaime Nacach DESCRIPTION: Are you a small business owner who utilizes online freelancers or is considering doing so? Jaime Nacach had a negative experience with an online freelancer, pushing him to build a better solution. He created Virtual Latinos to connect small business owners with virtual assistants in Latin America. His company has experienced great success, going from a team of 1-2 people to where he is now with nearly 100 employees, including virtual and local staff. Jaime is changing the culture from “virtual assistants” to “virtual professionals” by providing highly-skilled professionals in Latin America the opportunity to connect with businesses worldwide. He is showing that VAs need not just be stuck doing administrative tasks; instead, they can be a professional working remotely. In this episode, Jaime and Steve cover many topics of interest to the online business owner and online freelancer. From the importance of adapting in the ever-changing digital world to becoming more efficient through automation while keeping the best mix of automation and the human element. They also go into the all-important element of trust in the online space and how you can make sure people know that they can trust you from every aspect of your online presence and marketing materials. This episode is a gold mine of information about hiring virtual employees and keeping them happy while growing and scaling as a business. It offers insight into how anyone can start a business, even without any up-front capital, due to the accessibility of modern technology and the internet.

TITLE: EP 29 - How JA Worldwide Fosters The Business Leaders of Tomorrow with Asheesh Advani & Erin Sawyer DESCRIPTION: Junior Achievement is a worldwide organization that works to bridge that massive gap between education, or what young people learn in school, and the real-world business experience and knowledge needed to succeed. JA helps kids from 50 countries worldwide learn by doing, meet and interact with business leaders, network, participate in entrepreneurship competitions, and change their trajectory in life. Asheesh Advani, the President and CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, and Erin Sawyer, Vice President of People and Events, join Steve Rodgers in this uplifting episode of The Alchemy of Business Show and share how JA reaches out to kids around the world and aids them in changing their lives through removing obstacles to their success. Asheesh and Erin share with Steve how positive encouragement is life-changing for youth who receive real validation that pursuing a career in business or finance is possible.  Junior Achievement allows a young person to change or evolve their mindset from “I can’t” to “I can.” Listen or watch this episode, be inspired by the work that JA does, and learn how you can get involved to help educate and arm the leaders of tomorrow.  TIMESTAMPS: Asheesh starting company in his 20’s What JA does as an organization Erin’s story of travelling and being a global citizen and then going to JA Asheesh’s experiences as a teen in JA Allowing young people to evolve their mindset from “I can’t” to “I can”. How can other people contribute back and give to JA in ways to get involved how steve got involved with JA Ways to get involved Curriculum or program sample (Global Youth Forum) When you see a young person, give them positive encouragement How do we address the tremendous GAP between the youth’s experience in schools and the Work they’re walking into Nobel Peace Prize Nomination for JA Small businesses can give and get involved Asheesh on  JA University Find ways to elevate the voices of young people to see the mindshift Erin and Asheesh on their definitions of spirituality GUEST BIOS: Asheesh Advani Asheesh is the President and CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, one of the largest NGOs in the world dedicated to educating young people about financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness. With offices in over 100 countries, the JA network serves more than 10 million young people annually with programs designed to prepare youth for the future of work. Asheesh is an accomplished technology entrepreneur, having served as CEO of Covestor (acquired by Interactive Brokers) and CircleLending (acquired by Virgin Group). He began his career as a consultant at the Monitor Group followed by the World Bank. He is a graduate of the Wharton School and Oxford University, where he was a Commonwealth Scholar. Erin Sawyer Erin has 15 years of experience helping JA Worldwide prepare youth people for employment and entrepreneurship.* In her current role as Vice President, People and Events, Erin helps JA alumni reengage with the organization, tell their stories, and continue lifelong learning; oversees all global events; and is responsible for assessing, mentoring, and supporting team members to drive growth in the organization. Erin was responsible for JA’s wildly successful Global Alumni Conference and JA Global Youth Forum,* two events first introduced during JA’s Centennial celebration. She is also the force behind the JA Global Leadership Conference, which brings together JA’s senior leaders from around the world for professional development and growth. In addition to a master’s degree in education and a bachelor’s degree in international studies from the University of Washington, Erin’s postgraduate work includes certificates from Penn State University and the Center for Creative Leadership. Erin lives and works in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, with her husband, two children, and black Labrador.

The Alchemy of Business Show with Steve Rodgers TITLE: From Startup to Scale Up, Pitching to Investors & Keeping the Human Connection with guests David & Avi Tal DESCRIPTION: Many of us have siblings, and we may not get along with them very well or see eye-to-eye on things. The Tal Brothers are siblings who have leveraged their close familial relationship to aid them in creating a very innovative and successful business. Having different yet complementary skill sets, David and Avi prove that together they are far more than the sum of their parts. They are the founders of Agentology, now called Verse, a company that helps real estate and other industries create the most effective and authentic connections with their prospects. In this episode, they sit down with host Steve Rodgers and take us through their personal journeys that converged in the creation of Verse. They discuss essential business skills such as raising capital, how to pitch a business to investors, and how to scale a company sustainably. They also share tips on staying true to your vision, balancing work and life, and give some insight on how they steered their company through the storms of the COVID era. Topics covered: Working together in a partnership as brothers Raising capital, pitch anything - fine tuning your presentation and messaging Rejection Keeping your vision alive, Staying true to your vision Attracting the right people into your company, building teams Growing from a small company to larger, growing and scaling sustainably Dealing with covid Work life balance Getting rejected many times to get one yes Advice on pitching a business to investors - capture their attention up front, why now? GUEST BIOGRAPHIES: David Tal Born and raised in San Diego, and a VC-backed entrepreneur for 10+ years, David has always been passionate about “putting San Diego on the map” as a center of tech, innovation and disruption. This passion has driven him and Verse to become one of San Diego’s fastest-growing companies. After graduating with a degree in Economics from UCLA in 2003, David experienced firsthand how quickly the world had moved online and how consumer journeys increasingly began and lived online. He also saw how businesses were trying to engage and communicate with this new growing stream of online leads and prospects. So, David set out to help companies in real estate and other industries create the most effective and authentic connections with their prospects. And this goal has been successfully achieved by effectively merging the best abilities of AI (speed and productivity) and people (smarts and empathy). David has a beautiful, successful wife and three children. Avi Tal Prior to launching Verse, Avi founded a WiFi media network in Latin America. He partnered with hotel chains to inject hyperlocal content catered to business travelers on hotel WiFi authentication pages. The product was quickly adopted and scaled to over 150,000 hotel rooms across Mexico. The business eventually merged with a venture capital-backed company. This was Avi’s first foray into the exciting world of Silicon Valley, where he learned about developing technologies, building teams, and raising venture capital. Seeing his brother David doing really well as a real estate broker, Avi became fascinated with the idea of how technology could help improve the lives of real estate professionals. So, the brothers launched their first business together in 2011, MyAgentFinder.com, which was eventually acquired. After witnessing firsthand how merging the best abilities of AI and people helped businesses create the most timely, effective, and authentic connections with their prospects, David and Avi went on to launch Verse in 2013. Avi lives in Mission Beach, where you can catch him riding some waves during his lunch break on a sunny day.

TITLE: Moving into the Billionaire Club From Modest Beginnings with Brian Sidorsky DESCRIPTION: Life does not throw the same curveballs at everyone; we all have different challenges and ways to deal with them. As we overcome challenges, we add knowledge and experiences to shape and focus our life path. Brian Sidorsky began building and leading businesses at a young age and has learned much about navigating challenges on the path of entrepreneurship and building wealth. The Founder and CEO of Lansdowne Equity Ventures Ltd., Brian Sidorsky joins our host Steve Rodgers in another purpose-filled episode of The Alchemy of Business Show. As entrepreneurs, Brian and Steve share their wisdom for building your own business from scratch and what it takes to make it thrive and eventually be successful. Tune in to this week’s episode and learn how to have a great mindset that allows you to have passion, drive, focus, and support, which enables you to do anything. TIMESTAMPS: [9:56] Your Past Does Not Define You [16:25] Knowing When to Scale Your Business [26:27] Anything that can be tracked and measured can be improved [42:19] Books impact us in so many ways [50:26] Leaving a Great Legacy for the Younger Generations [54:17] The Guidance We Get From a Higher Power GUEST BIO: Brian J. Sidorsky, a native of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, began his business career as a JA (Junior Achievement) member and received his first lessons in business principles and success during his teenage years. Brian’s business career started in the furniture business, with the opening of his first small store in Calgary at age 20. He went on to develop the largest retail furniture and appliance store in the City of Calgary which he sold to The Brick, a large national furniture chain in Canada in 1980. Brian then established a real estate company (Lansdowne Equity Ventures Ltd.) embarking on a highly successful venture owning and managing residential manufactured home communities. This new endeavor expanded his business enterprise to owning and managing shopping centers in addition to developing residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and acquiring a sizeable land development portfolio.

TITLE: Getting Extraordinary Results as an Ordinary Person DESCRIPTION: There is no recipe to becoming a great CEO. A CEO or business owner becomes great when they overcome their challenges and use them to achieve new heights. It is easy for a business leader to feel as though they are the only ones going through the troubles they are facing and question whether or not they are doing all the right things for their company and employees. However, a good leader can lead their company in the right direction through thick or thin and still have profitable returns. Chris Heller, Chief Real Estate Officer of OJO Labs and CEO of Mellohome, shares his journey to becoming a well-rounded leader who leads from the ground up in this episode of The Alchemy of Business with Steve Rodgers. Being leaders in their own niches, they have had their own share of ups and downs in ensuring their respective companies thrive. Being a CEO is a great job - if you're ready for it. Tune in to this week’s episode and learn why a CEO can be compared to the ship's captain - you will have to make some of the most challenging decisions in your life, but it is all worth it. TIMESTAMPS: 8:05 Adaptable skills allow flexibility at work 12:52 Why People Fear Rejection 19:35 Always be open to learning 35:03 Getting extraordinary results as an ordinary person 48:42 Technology is not scary 54:54 How we impact the lives of others is our legacy GUEST BIO: As Chief Real Estate Officer of OJO Labs, Chris is shaping partner strategies, creating a cohesive structure between real estate professionals and OJO, and accelerating adoption in the industry. Chris Heller brings deep industry and leadership expertise, having held influential positions for more than 3 decades. Formerly the CEO of Keller Williams, Chris Heller earned his real estate license when he was 20 years old and built one of the most successful real estate teams in the United States. Heller joined mellohome as Chief Executive Officer in February 2018. Under Heller’s leadership, mellohome has flourished, quickly {doubling} its forecasted growth and driving significant change within the experiential and product landscape for the homeownership industry at large.

TITLE: Life’s Magic Secret & Co-Creation while Raising 6 Kids with Author & Global Publisher Karen Weaver DESCRIPTION: Being a parent is not easy, and having a successful professional career while excelling in your duties as a parent is possible. Balancing both effectively requires meticulous planning, a healthy mindset, and learning how to make sacrifices. With the right balance and mindset, achieving your career aspirations while being a good parent isn’t only achievable, but the two commitments can complement each other. In this episode of The Alchemy of Business, author and publisher Karen Weaver and host Steve Rodgers discuss the precise art of balancing parenthood and career. Being a hands-on mom of 6, Karen shares how she gives her children the best lives possible through love and support while pursuing a career in publishing and writing. Truly, our children inspire us to be better and dream bigger. If you want tips and tricks from Steve and Karen, tune in to this week’s episode, and you’ll never look at parenthood and your dreams the same way. TIMESTAMPS: [3:54] Being a mother is a very challenging role [9:28] Choose to be happy [19:04] The power contained in stories [30:43] It’s all about the journey [34:22] Whatever the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve [49:41] Everyone can harness the power of light GUEST BIO: Karen Weaver began her writing journey at adoptamum.com in 2010. Filled to the brim with creativity after having her 4th child, she began writing short pieces of interest. This soon grew into featured articles, and then her first novel, “The Visitor,” was born through the belief and support she received from adoptamum.com. She went on to write The Wish Giver in 2012 while also writing articles and founding Serenity Press. Karen knows that it is because she was given the opportunity to discover her natural writing ability through the freedom of exploration that she has successfully incorporated writing into her life. Now a mother of six, she is currently writing her 4th novel in the series 'The Shadow Keeper'.

TITLE: Finding Truth & Faith Within the Darkness with Joshua T. Berglan DESCRIPTION: Making the right decisions is not easy, and we all make mistake after mistake in our lives. Why? Because we're human. And the beauty of life is that we get second chances. Second chances come in an infinite variety of forms, but all share the same underlying quality: helping someone up who has previously fallen. Joshua T. Berglan, A.K.A. “The World’s Mayor” and author of The Devil Inside Me, shares his experiences of pleasure, pain, and faith in this episode of The Alchemy of Business Show with Steve Rodgers. Both Joshua and Steve went through their own version of the “shadow world” and lived to tell the tale. In this episode, they discuss their experiences and give insight on discovering their higher purpose and what they do to make the world a better place. We all face our own challenges and inner demons, and the things Joshua and Steve shared in this episode can help you through your dark times and give you hope for a brighter future and an inspired life. TIMESTAMPS: [4:07] Leaders inspire people to be better [11:09] Lying is poisonous [30:45] Respect: everyone deserves it [43:57] Religion and spirituality are not the same [47:54] The power of solitude [56:46] Truth is the ultimate superpower GUEST BIO: Joshua T Berglan, aka The World’s Mayor, is a voice for the voiceless and is driven to elevate the passion, purpose, and mission of those he serves. Joshua is the Chairman of the Live Mana Worldwide Foundation & Multimedia Broadcast Network, Shock-Jock Evangelist, Host of Gratitude: UnFiltered ReMixed, Emcee, DJ, A Film, Event, & TV Producer, a Published Author, and Filmmaker. Joshua is an expert in the future of media and loves supporting others in helping make their dreams come true.

TITLE: Persistence, Principles, & Valuing the Bumpy Roads to Success with Gerald Chamales DESCRIPTION: No matter what you’re dealing with, when you struggle with something that begins to take over your life - and even change your persona - then every day can feel like a battle. The world you once found yourself quite fond of, and certainly in control of, may suddenly feel like a prison. If you’ve had enough of this, you may be moved to make significant changes in your life. Gerald “Jerry” Chamales, serial entrepreneur and producer of the movie The Irishman, joins our host, Steve Rodgers, and talks about his journey through addiction, recovery, business, and even working in Hollywood in an inspiring episode of The Alchemy of Business Show. As two people who experienced troubles in their past, they share their experiences and how they manifested success, bringing them to where they are now. To summarize it in one sentence: the energies you exude will attract the same kind of energies back. Tune in to this episode and be reminded that only you hold the key to turning your life around. TIMESTAMPS: [9:07] Knowing when you need help [12:59] The road to success is not easy [18:41] Taking the fear out of the equation with an open mind [33:28] Life is a habit [35:34] Big Amigo wants everyone to be prosperous [53:49] How to be lucky GUEST BIO: Gerald "Jerry" Chamales is an American entrepreneur, film producer, and philanthropist. Chamales was the founder of Rhinotek Computer Products, a revolutionary printer cartridge manufacturer and retailer. In 2001, he was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for business service. Chamales has since forged a successful career in the film industry as a producer of The Irishman, which went on to garner 10 nominations at the 92nd Academy Awards. He also produced the acclaimed animated short If Anything Happens I Love You, named Best Animated Short Film at the 93rd Academy Awards. In addition to his work in the tech industry and film, Chamales is a noted philanthropist with decades of experience helping those recovering from alcoholism and substance addiction. He has also been an active proponent of wildlife conservation in Kenya, particularly efforts to protect the black rhino.

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TITLE: Understanding the Real Estate Market & Building Wealth With Paul Morris DESCRIPTION: Being a real estate agent or broker is an exciting career path. There are many perks, like being your own boss, meeting new people, and helping people through one of life's most significant milestones. Building a successful real estate career is more work than many imagine, as just like many things, real estate is what you make it. Paul Morris of Keller Williams shares his expertise and experience in the real estate world in this episode of The Alchemy of Business Show. He and Steve Rodgers talk about why real estate is the kind of investment for people looking for long-term returns. They also discuss the principles needed to succeed in this field and the challenges you might encounter. Tune in to this episode to find out why real estate could be your ticket to success. TIMESTAMPS: [10:40] Your weaknesses can be strengths [15:23] The importance of being intentional [29:13] Invest in what you can understand [35:52] The difference between partnership and leadership [48:16] Building wealth by working on yourself [51:49] You are responsible for your actions GUEST BIO: Paul is the recent New York Times Bestselling author of Wealth Can't Wait (www.wealth.org) and Keller Williams' Regional Owner for 3 California Regions (Central & Southern California, Westside LA, and LA Coastal), where he has oversight of 33 offices and more than 7,000 realtors who close more than $18 billion in sales volume per year. As CEO of Forward Living, Paul has grown his own Keller Williams offices to become Keller Williams #1 Franchisee outside of Texas with ownership in 8 offices with more than 2,000 realtors and $8 billion in closed volume in 2021. Paul and his team have led Keller Williams Realty to the #1 spot for Market Share in Los Angeles.

TITLE: What It Takes To Be a Great Leader with Alisa Cohn DESCRIPTION: Many leaders are perceived as competent, confident, and in control. People come to them for support, direction, and advice. As a business owner or leader in your organization, you are expected to have answers. But as human beings, we are not all-knowing. This can lead to self-doubt and Imposter Syndrome. This is why embracing vulnerability and letting your team see you as human is one step to becoming a great leader. In this episode of The Alchemy of Business, Alisa Cohn, author and start-up coach, joins our host, Steve Rodgers, to talk about leadership and what it takes to be a great leader. They talk about the human side of leadership and how to align your intention with the impact you want to have. Tune into this inspiring episode of The Alchemy of Business show which is not just for business leaders but for everyone who wishes to take charge of their life and help others achieve more. TIMESTAMPS: [4:20] Using time during the pandemic wisely [10:02] Leadership is an unnatural act [20:05] Great leaders are people too [34:02] The debilitating Impostor Syndrome [38:41] Marrying Intention with Impact [44:36] Gratitude in everyday GUEST BIO: Named the Top Startup Coach in the World at the Thinkers50/Marshall Goldsmith Global Coaches Awards in London, Alisa Cohn has been coaching startup founders to grow into world-class CEOs for nearly 20 years and is the author of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, published by Kogan Page. A one-time startup CFO, strategy consultant, and current angel investor and advisor, she was named the number one “Global Guru” of startups in 2021 and has worked with startup companies such as Venmo, Etsy, DraftKings, The Wirecutter, Mack Weldon, and Tory Burch. She has also coached CEOs and C-Suite executives at enterprise clients such as Dell, Hitachi, Sony, IBM, Google, Microsoft, Bloomberg, The New York Times, and Calvin Klein.

TITLE: Transforming Negativity into Positivity & The Art of Sales with Jen Du Plessis DESCRIPTION: It’s easy to become trapped by a cycle of negativity. Negative thoughts and energy, just like positive thoughts and energy, are contagious and propagate themselves. But any cycle of negativity can be transformed into a positive one by choosing to do so and then intently focusing on it. Breaking the cycle of negative thinking can take time and effort, but the results can be life-changing. For example, Jen Du Plessis, a lifestyle coach, serial entrepreneur, and best-selling author prove that it is hard but not impossible. Jen joins our host, Steve Rodgers, in another inspiring and educating episode of The Alchemy of Business Show. Tune in for their conversation on overcoming the stereotypes embedded in the past and use them to become more successful. They also talk about passion and how doing what you love can bring you success in life. They go into how practicing gratitude when you are not struggling will allow you to remember what you were grateful for when times get harder. So check out The Alchemy of Business Show this week and be amazed at their stories of transition, transformation, and evolution. TIMESTAMPS: [4:45] Marriage is a partnership [12:05] Breaking the cycle [24:38] The myth of work-life balance [33:54] Buyers buy YOU [45:03] If you work on purpose, you can go play with passion [58:57] The Golden Rule GUEST BIO: Jen Du Plessis has been at the top of the mortgage lending industry and has been named in the Top 200 Loan Originators in the U.S. over 5 times. She is also the Founder and CEO of The Kirney Group, Inc., a commercial lending firm, and Black Fox Investments, LLC, a real estate management company. She is recognized as an Influencer in her industry as a #1 Amazon best-selling author of LAUNCH-How to Take Your Business to New Heights; Host of two podcasts – Top Ranked Mortgage Lending Mastery and newly released Success to Significance: Life After Breaking Through Glass Ceilings. She is a highly sought-after and charismatic speaker, speaking on stages with such icons as Tony Robbins, Darren Hardy, Les Brown, Barbara Corcoran, and Jack Canfield.

Building Your Business & Brand Through Marketing Fundamentals with Eric Berman DESCRIPTION: Branding is essential for business - without it, you might as well close your business as you won’t get customers. Branding is not just about getting your target market to select you over the competition; it's also about getting your prospects to see you as the sole provider of solutions to their problem or need. Eric Berman, the co-founder of Brandetize, is a branding expert. He shares his knowledge in marketing and building a brand that will represent your values. In this episode of The Alchemy of Business, he and our host, Steve Rodgers, talk about their experiences and share tips on dealing with the challenges. Listen or watch this week’s episode and gain more knowledge about marketing, life, and business. TIMESTAMPS: [5:34] The upside of Covid-19 [11:49] Picking yourself up [23:41] Business is like marriage [33:29] Adaptability in business is what makes you successful [44:55] Why culture is vital in any business [53:22] We are all connected GUEST BIO: Eric Berman is the founder and CEO of Brandetize, a full-service, performance-based digital marketing agency in San Diego, CA. He was one of the co-founders of CollegeClub.com, the largest and most visited college site on the internet, in 2000. At CollegeClub.com he raised $75 million, oversaw several acquisitions, and helped manage employee growth from 3 to 400. In 2001, Eric built the online business for world-renowned speaker, author, and thought-leader, Brian Tracy. After a lot of success in a short amount of time, other brands started reaching out to have Eric help their businesses grow in the same way. This was when Eric decided to form Brandetize with his partners. Eric has been growing businesses for over 25 years and has a passion for helping others scale their companies and grow the bottom line through high-value digital marketing.