PODCAST · business
This Epic Life
by Kristoffer Carter
Incredible leaders + creators, how they live, and how they contribute to the world we deserve. Our show explores 3 powerful permissions with guests and listeners: Permission to Chill, Permission to Feel All the Feels, and Permission to Glow in the Dark. Emceed by yogi, Dad, and executive coach KC (Kristoffer Carter). Learn more: http://thisepiclife.com
Episodes
-
Mark Smucker: A Fortune 500 CEO on Business Transformation, and Bringing Your Whole Self to Work (#22)
Mark Smucker is the President and CEO of The J.M. Smucker Company, and the sixth CEO in the Company’s 120+-year history— succeeding his father and uncle, in 2016. Smucker is a well-known manufacturer of jam, peanut butter, pet foods, coffee and other products. Founded in 1897, Smucker has…
more -
Madwoman Executive to Sober Author— The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life (#21)
How many of us are taking on some sort of cleanse, or swearing off alcohol for the month following the holidays? A few listeners have reached out lately on how I quit drinking 8 years ago. Today’s guest came on my radar in a big way recently, and brings a powerful voice to the […]
-
A Warrior Philosopher on Showing Up to Deliver Your Life’s Work (#20)
Nobody we admire succeeds by only having a plan. At some point they must conquer all resistance and show up to deliver their work. Our guest today embodies this ethos. As a logistics officer during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Charlie Gilkey is an expert on having a tight plan, and finding the...
-
A Former Club Promoter Reinvents as a Retreat Exec in Costa Rica (#19)
As we prepare to enter a new decade, so many of us are grappling with how to create more fulfilling work. That theme is the focus of our upcoming retreat in Costa Rica— where we’ll design the 2020s on our terms. Why Costa Rica? I can’t think of a better spokesman for this sanctuary of […]
-
Your TED Journey: Turning your Dream into a Talk (#18)
Have you had a goal to deliver a TED or TEDx talk, and it just hasn’t happened yet? It’s more work than I ever realized, but was also far more rewarding. My goal today is to get YOU in action to deliver yours. It’s easy to get the journey started, and my hope is you […]
-
Jenny Blake: A Young CEO on Entrepreneurship, Seminary School, and Changing Directions (#17)
Today’s conversation is unique, because we interview, and coach each other. This will also air on Jenny’s “Pivot Podcast”. What if this uncertainty is a gateway to something so much better? Jenny lives by this quote: “If change is the only constant, let’s get better at it.” Today’s episode is…
more -
Cynthia Morris: A Coach for Creatives on Writing—And Finishing!— Your World-Changing Book (#16)
Have you ever wanted to write a book? Do you just know there’s one, maybe more books floating around inside of you? What would publishing your book represent for you, your ideas, and your creativity? So far in my entrepreneurial journey, I’ve found writing to be THE core creative practice in...
-
Philip Powis— We Got This: The Power of Community in Creating the Life + Business You Want (#15)
Today I want to give you a peek behind the scenes into the journey of creating and launching This Epic Circle by sharing a special podcast interview with one of my clients-turned-teammates. Philip Powis’s journey of personal transformation, like all of ours, is a work in progress. However, as...
-
Emiliya Zhivotovskaya: Jedi Master of Human Flourishing on The Science & Psychology of Feeling the Feels (#14)
Have you met any real-life superheroes? I know a handful. Emiliya Zhivotovskaya is my Captain Marvel. She has a somewhat dark, powerful origin story that has created a literal juggernaut in the fields of Positive Psychology, Resilience, and Human Flourishing. Her Being can be felt in any room…
more -
Ani DiFranco: Autobiography of a Folksinger Titan— How to Glow in the Light (#13)
First and foremost, Ani DiFranco is the kindest, funniest, and loving person you could ever meet. She brings that love into every song, or out on to any stage. She’s also the same person onstage, or off— whether playing with her kids, or eating breakfast with yours. Professionally, Ani has…
more -
Netta Jenkins: Global VP of Inclusion on Speaking Your Truth and Building Epic Relationships (#12)
Netta Jenkins is a force of nature. She’s currently on family leave from her position as VP of Global Inclusion for Ask Applications, a branch of publicly-traded IAC. She welcomed her first child in April. When Netta was in high school, her parents moved into a wealthy, predominantly white...
-
Lisa Congdon: Finding your artistic voice, living your values, and building a global following (#11)
Lisa Congdon does a remarkable job of staying true to who she is while building what I can only describe as an Art Empire— all since the age of 40. She picked up the paint brush at 32, went pro at 40, and hasn’t looked back. She has amassed an incredible following for her work […]
-
Evan La Ruffa: Building a Brand by Being Who You Are— Wherever You Are (#10)
Every once in a while we bump into people who somehow earn a great living, and build a great life— simply by being themselves. If life is a journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and ultimately leveraging our power of Being Ourselves… These people don’t waste too much time in discovery and...
-
Special Episode: Meditation on Suicide (#9)
There’s no topic that fills us with fear, regret, and confusion quite like suicide. You can tell by the title of this episode, it’s a departure from our usual interview format. *If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please call the suicide hotline 24 hours a day at 1-(800)...
-
Bob Conlin: My Coach & I Get Vulnerable Exploring The Leap Beyond Corporate (#8)
Today, we’re sharing a special episode for International Coaching Week, which is a weeklong celebration by the International Coaching Federation. Our theme today is vulnerability. We get into the predictable, default patterns we use to sabotage our success. Many of those weeds develop in early...
-
Leo Babauta: The Messy Road to Zen Habits, and Millions of Readers (#7)
Leo Babauta could be one of the most steady, devoted practitioners of personal change I’ve ever witnessed. Leo has written for over a dozen years about his many victories, and struggles in creating lasting, positive change— all on his immensely popular blog Zen Habits. Along the way, he’s…
more -
Dr. Michael Lennox: Building a Living by Glowing in The Dark (#6)
How do some people break out of conventional jobs, and completely reinvent their living on faith— like becoming an international spiritual teacher? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Dr. Michael Lennox has done. At least a couple times a week, I talk to someone who struggles with finding their...
-
Marc Blaushild: A 3rd Generation CEO on Living Your Values, Mastering Time, and Creating a Legacy (#5)
Today’s tech start-ups spend so much time positioning themselves as experts in company culture, it’s easy to forget they haven’t yet celebrated 20 years in business. What about a company that keeps innovating and expanding, while walking its talk with cutting-edge, people-first business...
-
Lodro Rinzler: How an Urban Buddhist is Revolutionizing Meditation for Teachers + Organizations (#4)
Lodro Rinzler reminds me what’s possible when we surrender to our path. That’s not to say the guy doesn’t have an incredible work ethic, but as you’ll hear, there’s an immense power and grace to embracing who we’ve always known ourselves to be. For most of us, it’s easy to ignore, or drown out…
more -
Deb Josephs: Chief People Officer & Warrior For Emotional Intelligence, and Culture (#3)
How do you get the most out of a team, or organization? Team dynamics and business culture can be a fluffy subject, but not for a seasoned HR exec in NYC’s tech industry. This conversation is a must for every passionate organizational, or culture designer. Deb Josephs is a Chief People Officer…
more -
Philip Goldberg: From an Atheist Upbringing to Yoga Historian + Biographer of Paramahansa Yogananda (#2)
Raised in an atheist household, author and teacher Philip Goldberg has gone on to become a key documentarian and historian of the modern yoga movement. He has written or coauthored over 20 books, including the recent “The Life of Yogananda”. In this far-reaching interview we discuss how Philip...
-
Susan Piver: Teacher of Being, Doer of Nothing (#1)
Susan Piver is our first guest for good reason. Her sublime wisdom blooms in the moment, but so do unscripted perspectives, reflections, and deep belly laughs. Sure, Susan has written 9 books and teaches more than 30,000 people to meditate each week through her Open Heart Project. But she’s also...
-
This Epic Life Podcast Trailer
Today’s the day! Please check out the trailer, subscribe through your favorite Podcast platform, and share! Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher Every Thursday, This Epic Life Podcast will host conversations at the intersection of business and consciousness. Discover your Epic Life, as we explore…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Incredible leaders + creators, how they live, and how they contribute to the world we deserve. Our show explores 3 powerful permissions with guests and listeners: Permission to Chill, Permission to Feel All the Feels, and Permission to Glow in the Dark. Emceed by yogi, Dad, and executive coach KC (Kristoffer Carter). Learn more: http://thisepiclife.com
HOSTED BY
Kristoffer Carter
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...