Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks
by Adrian Starks
Welcome to Your Purposeful Life and I’m your host Adrian Starks. I am a speaker, voice narrator, comic card/superhero fanatic, book lover, writer, martial artist, health enthusiast and just a fellow human seeking and creating purpose. On this podcast we aim to achieve a different dialect on the concept of purpose because it is not a one size fits all approach. There will be a variety of guests with various backgrounds and skills expressing their purpose through the human mess we call the human journey in the midst of changes and challenges while finding out who they are, why they do what they do and how they got good at doing what they do on this planet. This podcast will be the guidepost to help you do more than determine your purpose. It will give you the tools to trust and honor it bringing you a greater sense of success, fulfillment and achievement on your terms. Let's start this journey of purpose together.
Episodes
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How To Live With Purpose When Life Gets Loud
Send us Fan Mail Competing is loud. Completing is quiet and powerful. After five months away, I’m back to explain why stepping off the hamster wheel can be the most purposeful move you make, especially when you’re tired of performing for likes, chasing timelines, or measuring your life against...
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From Breast Cancer To Brushstrokes: Transforming Pain Into Power with guest Joanna Blair
Send us Fan Mail We talk with internationally exhibited painter Joanna Blair about turning a breast cancer diagnosis into clarity, creative grit and work that celebrates inner beauty, resilience and new beginnings. We explore hidden keys, fear, purpose and how to guard the mind in a noisy world.…
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Hidden Capes: The Heroes Behind The Job
Send us Fan Mail What if your greatest strength isn't what people see, but what they don't see? The superhero narratives we grew up watching on Saturday mornings weren't just entertaining cartoons—they were powerful metaphors for our adult lives. Remember sitting cross-legged in front of the TV,...
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Why Purposeful People Outlast Tough Times
Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you're walking through mud while everyone else skips effortlessly through life? You're not alone. When unexpected challenges hit—whether economic pressures, health concerns, or relationship troubles—finding solid ground seems impossible. The secret isn't that some...
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Challenging Captain America’s, Anthony Mackie, Viral Quote on Success
Send us Fan Mail At the heart of achievement lies a fundamental question: is success earned through effort and determination, or simply bestowed upon the chosen few? When actor Anthony Mackie's controversial statement that "success is given, not earned" went viral, it triggered important...
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Embracing Life's Transformative Journey: From Setbacks to Success in Human Nature
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how life's unexpected turns can reshape your purpose? Join me, Adrian Starks, as I open up about my transformative two-month hiatus and the profound changes in my journey since 2018. • Confronting the challenges of recent life events • The evolution of the podcast…
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Overcoming Mental Health Stigma: Insights from Marc Paisant on Wellness
Send us Fan Mail Imagine navigating life's challenges with a sense of purpose, even when the odds seem stacked against you. That's the journey I, Adrian Starks, share in our latest episode of Your Purposeful Life Podcast, alongside the insightful Mark Paisant, host of the Relatively Normal…
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Men's Mental Health Matters: Finding Your Purpose with Jay H Tepley
Send us Fan Mail Episode #131 In this episode, Adrian Starks interviews Jay H. Tepley about stepping into greatness as a man and finding purpose. They discuss the challenges men face in society and the importance of rites of passage. Jay emphasizes that purpose should not be equated with career…
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Poetry and Beatboxing in Ireland with Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin
Send us Fan Mail Episode #130 Summary: In this conversation Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin , a renowned poet, singer, and speaker from Ireland, discusses the power and purpose of poetry. He explains that good poetry is often descriptive, instructive, and inward-looking, inviting readers to feel and…
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Connecting with Gen Z: Curiosity and Openness with Sara Deacon
Send us Fan Mail Episode #129 In this conversation, Adrian Starks interviews Sara Deacon, an adulting coach who works with young adults to help them play in their passions and own their future. They discuss the misconceptions about Gen Z, including the belief that they are lazy or directionless....
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Giving Aging a Rebrand: The Future of Lifespans and Optimal Health with Julian Hayes II
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Adrian Starks interviews Julian Hayes II, an executive health and performance advisor, about his journey and his work in helping people achieve optimal health. Julian shares his shift in career path from aspiring to be a doctor to focusing on health and...
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Unlocking Radical Responsibility: Transform Your Life and Own Your Story with Marsha Vanwynsberghe
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 127 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Marsha Vanwynsberghe. Guest Marsha Vanwynsberghe is a Storytelling NLP Trainer, Speaker, Publisher & Author, 2xs Podcaster. Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”. She…
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Yoga Is Not What You Think: A New Perspective On Identity, Love and Faith with Troy Hadeed
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 126 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Troy Hadeed. Troy Hadeed is a renowned yoga teacher and the Author of My Name Is Love. Troy Hadeed believes the ultimate spiritual practice lives within our everyday relationships and that divinity exists in...
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The Deep Psychological Grip of Toxic Relationships with Gloria Battini
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 125 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Gloria Battini. Gloria Battini is an Emotional Wellness Coach who helps women heal from emotional abuse for good and go from breakup to breakthrough. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Gloria...
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From Bullying Victim to Bestselling Author: A Teen’s Triumph with Shanti Hershenson
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 124 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Shanti Hershenson. Shanti Hershenson is a teenage author of 22 books, spoken word artist and advocate for anti-bullying in schools. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest and teenager Shanti…
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Adopt a Dog, UnLeash Your Leadership Potential with guest Iris Grimm
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 123 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Iris Grimm. Iris Grimm is a leadership coach, creator of Dog Gone Leadership, and advocate for dogs in shelters. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Iris Grimm as she shares her mission of reducing...
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From Wheelchair to Dancing Violinist with Asher Laub
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 122 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Asher Laub. Asher Laub is an Electric Violinist, Composer, Producer and Live Performer Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Asher Laub as he talks about pushing the boundaries of conventional music…
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Being WOKE is an Inside OUT Job with Celeste Frazier
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 121 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Celeste Frazier. Celeste is an inspirational speaker, author, teacher, counselor and podcaster. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Celeste Frazier as she talks about the need for spiritual growth...
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YouTube Star Doesn't Let Stroke Define His Success with Jesus Ramirez
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 120 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is founder of Photoshop Training Channel on YouTube (1.9 + million subscribers), Graphic/Web designer, Speaker and Educator Specializing in Adobe Photoshop, Jesus Ramirez. Join us on this episode as I speak…
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The Power of Love in Business: A Game Changer for Success and Creativity with Diane Haworth
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 119 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is spiritual coach, speaker, author, TV Host and Founder of Be Love Principles, Diane Haworth. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Diane Haworth, as she explains why LOVE is powerful, creative and...
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Starks Speaks: Reflecting with Purpose: Reinventing Ourselves, Letting Loose, & Being Brave
Send us Fan Mail Episode 118 Join Adrian Starks on this special episode as he reflects on the last 3 guests, Carmen Micsa, Don Colliver and Michelle Starr and what he learned from each guest. Each month I will have a reflection episode that will be based upon the takeaways and lessons that I...
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Be Brown Brave for Women of Color in Workplace Culture with Michelle Starr
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 117 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is author, speaker, trainer and diversity equity and inclusion expert for women of color, Michelle Starr. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Michelle Starr, who shares her journey and why she decided...
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Let Loose and Clown Around to Become a Better Speaker and Communicator with Don Colliver
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 116 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Former Blue Man and Professional Clown turned Communication Trainer and Pro Speaker, Don Colliver. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Don Colliver who shares his journey of becoming a blue man and...
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What HAPPENS When We Reinvent Ourselves with Carmen Micsa
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 115 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is creative writer, poet, avid marathon runner, Renaissance Woman, and CEO/Broker of Dynamic Real Estate, Carmen Micsa. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Carmen Micsa who is known by many as the...
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Starks Speaks: Reflecting with Purpose: The Importance of Laughter, Mental Health & Overcoming Limitations
Send us Fan Mail Episode 114 Join Adrian Starks on this special episode as he reflects on the last 3 episodes from the 2022 season and what he learned from each guest. Each month I will have a reflection episode that will be based upon the takeaways and lessons that I learned from the guests of...
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Never Let Your Disability Define Your Limitations with Kevin McShan
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 113 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is multimedia journalist, motivational speaker and advocate and inclusion expert for people with disabilities, Kevin McShan. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Kevin McShan who has spastic…
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Perfectionism and Pilates: Letting Go of Pleasing Others and Taking Care of You with Lesley Logan
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 112 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is certified Pilates teacher, breathwork, habits and mindset coach Lesley Logan. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Lesley Logan going back to her humble and what she calls "boring" beginnings in…
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Laughter and Your Mental Health: Have you had your daily D.O.S.E.? with Cathy Nesbitt
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 111 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is laughter and health wellness expert, worm advocate, ecopreneur and speaker, Cathy Nesbitt. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Cathy Nesbitt as she brings the importance and power of laughter to…
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New Season Opener: Adrian talks about YPL changes, new guests and what to expect!
Send us Fan Mail (New season) Season 2: Episode 110 Welcome to the new Season of my newly rebranded podcast, Your Purposeful Life. On this episode I will answer listener questions, talk about the changes, updates and new guests that are coming on for this new season and growing YPL community…
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Amplify Creativity and Happiness in Workplace Culture with Rick Lozano
Send us Fan Mail Episode 109: Today's guest on The Purposeful Life Show with Adrian Starks is world class speaker, leadership development expert, singer/songwriter and musician, Rick Lozano. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Rick Lozano as he brings an innovative approach to creating…
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Building A Brand That Makes You Discoverable with Vinnie Potestivo
Send us Fan Mail Episode 108: Today's guest on The Purposeful Life Show with Adrian Starks is former MTV executive and host of I Have A Podcast, Vinnie Potestivo , Be sure to follow The Purposeful Life Show on Facebook and Instagram @purposefullifeshow https://www.facebook.com/purposefullifeshow...
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The Advantage of Being A Paradigm Changer and Courageous Messenger in a Reluctant World with Jeffrey Van Dyk
Send us Fan Mail Episode 107: Join Adrian Starks as he speaks with special guest Jeffrey Van Dyk , as he discusses the need to shake things up as a paradigm changer in the world of marketing and activate humanity's new story which will require one to be a courageous messenger. You will learn:...
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Paying Closer Attention To The Clues Of Success with Robert Raymond Riopel
Send us Fan Mail Episode 106: Join Adrian Starks as he speaks with special guest Robert Raymond Riopel, as he discusses the importance of operating from our inner greatness, noticing the clues of success and how we can cash in on the 4 currencies of our lives. You will learn: Robert's humbled...
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The Breathing Method To Reduce Stress and Pain with Dr. Amy Novotny
Send us Fan Mail Episode 105 Join Adrian Starks as he speaks with special guest Dr. Amy Novotny, as she discusses how her PABR® method is helping to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. You will...
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Is Wealth Only About Numbers?
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 104 Join us on episode 104, Is Wealth Only About Numbers? The host Adrian Starks will discuss his thoughts on wealth, the misunderstandings of it and what he learned from a mentor on how to accumulate it. Resources: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/adrianstarks EBOOK:...
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Being Purposeful In 2022: The Eye Of The Tiger
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 103 Join us on episode 103, Being Purposeful In 2022. The host Adrian Starks will discuss a technique that is necessary going into 2022 if you want to have a more productive and satisfying year. On this episode: You will learn how to start off the new year with a...
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Digital Nomad: The Freedom and Responsibility of Remote Work with Juliana Rabbi
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 102 Join Adrian Starks as he speaks with special guest and career coach for remote work, Juliana Rabbi as she discusses the benefits and responsibility of landing an ideal remote job. You will learn: How Juliana made her transition from her 9-5 to working her ideal job...
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The Real Truth To Why The Tortoise Won The Race Against The Hare
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 101 Join us on episode 101, The Real Truth To Why The Tortoise Won The Race Against The Hare. The host Adrian Starks will dive into his talent of narration and storytelling to take you on a journey of an Aesop Fable that will give you a new perspective on how to deal…
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The Shift To Being A Heart Centered High Achiever and Leader with Tammy Cho
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 100 Join Adrian Starks as he speaks with special guest, Psychosomatic Therapist and healer, Tammy Cho. You will learn: The journey of Tammy and the change she made from being a registered nurse to a healer for high achievers and leaders The common problem for high...
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Getting Back To Our Source of Creativity and Joy with Joy Resor
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 99 Join Adrian Starks as he speaks with special guest, poet and author of Designed To Shine, Joy Resor. Joy Resor emanates love, peace and joy through her presence and offerings, including inspiring books she writes, appearing on podcasts and serving clients as their...
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The 3 Domains To Create A Vision Of Alignment For Business and Your Ideal Life with Kyley Paul
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 98 Join Adrian Starks as he speaks with special guest Kyley Paul, a single mom of two little boys, owner and active CEO of 3 companies. Kyley will talk about the importance and power of vision planning in business and creating your ideal life. Kyley's mission is to…
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The Exhaustion Of Trying To Do Everything At Once: Hazel Nut and Fig Analogy
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 97 Join us on our 97th episode, The Exhaustion Of Trying To Do Everything At Once: Hazel Nut and Fig Analogy. The host Adrian Starks will dive into his talent of narration and storytelling to take you on a journey of an Aesop Fable that will leave you speechless. Wait...
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Could Franchising Be For You: Debunking The Myths with Diane Pleuss
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 96 Join Adrian Starks as he speaks with special guest Diane Pleuss, known as the "Franchise Fitter". She is an advisor and coach for franchise buyers, matching people based on skills, goals, and interests. Diane will talk about the benefits of franchising, debunking some...
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Why Is Emotional Intelligence So Important with Irvine Nugent
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 95 Join Adrian Starks as he speaks with special guest Irvine Nugent, an internationally recognized trainer and top-rated keynote speaker and is one of the few worldwide certified FACS coders, who are experts in reading facial emotions. Irvine will dive into the concepts…
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Let Sh** Go!
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 94 On this episode host Adrian Starks gets a little gritty and comical with you as he shares his insights on the power of letting s*** go. Whether you are a business owner, entrepreneur, side gig enthusiast or working a 9-5 and looking for some change, this episode gets...
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Being The Nucleus Of Your Life and Setting Boundaries with Pat Honiotes
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 93 Join Adrian Starks as he speaks with guest Pat Honiotes, a no-nonsense mentor, educator and author of the book, "Hold It Right There." On this episode Pat discusses her journey to being a coach, what it means to be the nucleus in your life, to the importance of…
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You Are Here For 3 THINGS...
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 92 On this episode host Adrian Starks will share his knowledge on the importance of being human and making some candid mistakes. He will share the 3 reasons to living that will make a CHANGE in how you see yourself and the world. On this episode you will learn: What it...
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How To Feel Amazing In Your Own Skin By Living A Healthier Lifestyle with Michelle Shepherd
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 91 Join Adrian Starks as he speaks with guest Michelle Shepherd, the owner of West Coast Nutrition, on living a healthier lifestyle. On this episode Michelle will discuss steps for sustainable lifestyle change and realistic eating strategies that can get busy business...
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The Dance Between Leadership and Conflict with Jerry Fu
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 90 Leadership comes with many responsibilities that are very challenging. Many of these challenges come with conflict that leaders more than often try to avoid or approach the wrong way. On this episode I interview conflict resolution coach , Jerry Fu, as he explains the...
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Sleeping TO Success
Send us Fan Mail Episode: 89 In the world of business many will talk about burning the midnight oil, going all out, giving 1000%, push hard now and rest later. Although these may be encouraging for the moment, they actually do not help us in the long haul journey to success. One thing they are…
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About this show
Welcome to Your Purposeful Life and I’m your host Adrian Starks. I am a speaker, voice narrator, comic card/superhero fanatic, book lover, writer, martial artist, health enthusiast and just a fellow human seeking and creating purpose. On this podcast we aim to achieve a different dialect on the concept of purpose because it is not a one size fits all approach. There will be a variety of guests with various backgrounds and skills expressing their purpose through the human mess we call the human journey in the midst of changes and challenges while finding out who they are, why they do what they do and how they got good at doing what they do on this planet. This podcast will be the guidepost to help you do more than determine your purpose. It will give you the tools to trust and honor it bringing you a greater sense of success, fulfillment and achievement on your terms. Let's start this journey of purpose together.
Hosted by
Adrian Starks