Life by Intention with Sylvana Rochet

What does it take to walk away from a life that looks perfect on paper… to build one that feels truly aligned? In this episode, Sylvana is joined by Martina Thurnher: a purpose-driven entrepreneur who left behind a stable career, a marriage, and a beautiful garden apartment in Austria to start over in Morocco. Guided by a deep sense of inner knowing (and a surprising love for surfing), Martina shares the real story behind her radical life shift, and how it led her to create a life rooted in intention, community, and impact. Together, we explore: ✨ How to trust your gut when it's telling you to leap—even if it doesn't make logical sense 🌊 The unexpected role surfing played in revealing Martina's desired life 🌍 What it's like to build a values-led business in a new cultural landscape 🌱 The unlearning required when bringing sustainability and systems thinking to a VERY different local context 💛 The beauty of cross-cultural community, and how "flipping thoughts" has become her superpower Martina now lives and works in coastal Morocco, where she helps small and mid-sized businesses grow sustainably, hosts the Impact Lab podcast, and leads grassroots initiatives like composting circles and beach cleanups. This conversation is for anyone who's felt the quiet nudge to change direction—and is ready to finally listen.   How to connect with Martina: Website: https://martinathurnher.com/ Impact Lab podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-impact-lab/id1765866442 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-thurnher/  

If you've ever felt like you're between chapters — not quite who you used to be, and not yet who you're becoming — this conversation is your compass. From career leaps to global relocations to the rise of AI, this episode is all about how we move through transition with clarity, courage, and yes… a little brio. Sylvana sits down with Juliana Naranjo Pereira — community architect, cultural change leader, and former Global CMO who's spent the last two decades building belonging inside some of the world's most iconic brands. A native New Yorker raised across cultures, Juliana blends her Colombian and Portuguese heritage with a rich professional journey that's spanned the U.S. and 18 years in Spain — from luxury fashion and hospitality to tech and education. Tune in for: How to navigate identity when you're always evolving What it takes to create belonging — not just for others, but for yourself A soulful take on AI and how to stay grounded (and human) in an age of rapid change This one's for the reinventors, the bridge-builders, and anyone craving a life that feels as aligned on the inside as it looks on the outside.   Connect with Juliana: Website: https://juliananaranjopereira.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliananpereira/ TEDx Talk: How to Build Meaningful Community — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1KR-lmraOo

What if inclusion wasn't a corporate program or a half-hearted policy​—but the beating heart of every decision you make? In this intimate and candid conversation, leadership coach Sylvana Rochet sits down with Natalie Alberta Dusey, co-founder and Global Chief of Staff at the independent agency collective Meet the People. Natalie traces the single off-site invitation that propelled her from a safe, established role into co-founding a fast-growing, people-first holding company that now spans a dozen agencies across North America and Europe. This conversation explores why most organizations unintentionally sabotage their diversity efforts, how to keep hope alive during today's DEI backlash, and why empathy-driven rituals (whether a dawn walk or a candid team survey) can transform both business results and everyday life. If you're tired of "performative inclusion" and ready for practical, soul-level change, this episode is your permission slip to stop ticking boxes and start building space that was never meant to be exclusive at all. Tune in for the following: The Power of One "YES." Natalie's story shows how a single courageous decision can launch an entire movement—and why risk often looks smaller in the rear-view mirror. DEI Dies in Silos. When diversity work gets dumped on HR or an isolated task force, it turns into paperwork. Embed inclusion into every role, from interns to the boardroom, or watch momentum evaporate. Talk—Especially When It's Uncomfortable. Silence fuels the backlash. Honest, cross-level dialogue is the most underrated tool for turning resistance into renewed purpose. Resources & Links Meet the People – https://meet-the-people.com/ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/nataliealbertadusey Follow @duseynatalie on Instagram Books mentioned The Person You Mean to Be — Dolly Chugh The Courage to Be Disliked — Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga The Power of Intention — Dr. Wayne Dyer  

French-Tunisian saxophonist, composer and curator Yacine Boularès on how jazz, ancestry, and curiosity led him to his true voice—and a festival that's redefining Arabic music. What happens when a jazz musician sets out to rediscover his roots—and ends up founding a groundbreaking music festival in New York City? In this soulful conversation, I sit down with French-Tunisian saxophonist, composer, and cultural connector Yacine Boularès. From his unexpected entry into music to creating the first U.S. festival dedicated to contemporary Arabic sounds, Yacine's story is one of following intuitive breadcrumbs—and letting your identity unfold through art. We talk about how music became a way for Yacine to reconnect with his North African heritage, how the Habibi Festival was born from a simple mind map and a moment of artistic courage, and why he's leaning into beginner's mind by learning new instruments and drawing—yes, drawing!—to deepen his decades-long craft. Whether you're a musician, a cultural shapeshifter, or someone yearning to live more creatively and intentionally, this episode is a balm and an inspiration. (And, side note: prepare to get an education in world music with Yacine here too!). 🎵 In this episode, we explore: The winding path from philosophy student to full-time touring musician, including being featured on Placido Domingo's Encanto Del Mar as a soloist and arranger Why creating the Habibi Festival filled a cultural void—and how it's evolving How embracing new artistic practices can reignite mastery How one's identity (self and other-perceived) can shift and evolve depending on where we are in the world What it means to raise a child with music—not as pressure, but as presence 🌍 Mentioned in the episode: Habibi Festival Joe's Pub Working Group Abu Sadiya (trio exploring Tunisian Stambeli music) Collaborations with Placido Domingo, Vincent Segal, and Tabou Combo https://www.yacineboulares.com/ ✨ Favorite quote from Yacine: "My daily practice was to be as open as possible. And I got guided into places—closer to myself, in the end." 🎷 About Yacine Boularès Yacine Boularès is a French-Tunisian saxophonist, composer, and curator whose work blends jazz with the rich musical traditions of North and West Africa. After moving to New York on a Fulbright scholarship, he toured internationally with legendary African and Caribbean artists—an experience that reignited his connection to his roots. He's the founder of AJOYO and co-creator of Abu Sadiya, a trio exploring Tunisia's sacred Stambeli music. In 2019, Yacine co-founded the Habibi Festival, the first U.S. festival dedicated to contemporary Arabic music. His latest project, OSOOL, reimagines A Night in Tunisia through a modern, soulful lens. Yacine is currently a National Arts Club Fellow and continues to shape a bold, borderless vision for music as cultural memory, resistance, and celebration.

What if your morning coffee could be a force for good? In this episode of Life by Intention, we sit down with Luisa Mejia, founder of Café del Cielo, a regenerative coffee farm in Colombia. What started as a "gut decision" to buy a small farm turned into a radical mission to transform the way coffee is grown, traded, and valued. Luisa takes us behind the scenes of the coffee industry—revealing the hidden struggles of small farmers, the urgent need for regenerative agriculture, and the hard-earned lessons of leading change against the odds. 🎧 Tune in to discover: ✅ The real cost of your daily cup—why small farmers are barely making a living while the coffee industry booms. ✅ Regenerative farming in action—how nature-based practices are bringing soil, biodiversity, and livelihoods back to life. ✅ Leadership lessons from the ground up—what it takes to challenge the status quo and bring people along on a bold new vision. This is an episode about coffee—but really, it's about so much more. It's about reimagining industries, empowering communities, and making choices that align with our values. So grab a cup, hit play, and let's dive in! 🔗 Connect with Luisa & Café del Cielo:  Website: https://delcielofarm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafedelcielofarm/

Darling listeners, get ready for an illuminating conversation with the extraordinary Dr. Sangeeta Sahi, a post-humanist doctor and the visionary behind the Genuine Human Being Process. In this enriching episode, we explore what it truly means to evolve as a human, the profound interplay between physical healing and spiritual wholeness, and how reconnecting with nature can transform not just individuals but entire systems. Sangeeta shares her unique journey across quantum physics, Ayurveda, and regenerative systems, weaving them into a holistic framework for healing ourselves and the planet. Together, we dive into themes of cellular integration, intentional leadership, and the power of co-creation. If you've ever wondered how to align your inner and outer worlds or how to become a more present and intentional leader, this conversation will expand your perspective in ways you never imagined. ✨ Tune in for insights on: How to Unlock Wholeness – Discover the transformative essence of healing as Sangeeta explains how releasing layers like unprocessed trauma and societal conditioning reveals your genuine self at the core. The Magic of Cellular Integration – Learn how digesting experiences into wisdom at a cellular level creates harmony within and empowers you to embody your fullest potential. Leadership Lessons from Nature – Hear how embracing interconnectedness and active listening, inspired by natural systems, can guide leaders toward greater balance, effectiveness, and compassion. Special Mention: Sangeeta also invites us to join the Mothership Earth Summit, a free, global event celebrating the integration of planetary and human wellness. It's a beautiful opportunity to explore new ideas, technologies, and ancient wisdom with thought leaders from around the world. 🌍 Links & Resources: Dr. Sangeeta Sahi's website: www.genuinehumanbeing.com Unified Human Foundation: www.unifiedhuman.org Mothership Earth Summit 2024 replay: https://www.unifiedhuman.org/mothership-earth-summit-2024/ Thank you for listening! 🌟 Let's co-create a world of intentionality and wholeness together.  

What happens when a journey through personal growth, cultural dualities, and the challenges of modern masculinity leads to a bold experiment in redefining business as usual? In this episode of Life by Intention, I sit down with Daniel Gomez Seidel, a Colombian entrepreneur and founder of inplural, to discuss his transformative journey from corporate America to building a people-centered business with the audacious goal of decolonizing late-stage capitalism.   From exploring identity in Bogotá's rich musical subcultures to navigating belonging as a global nomad and immigrant, Daniel shares how his personal challenges—bullying, breaking free from unhealthy versions of masculinity, and redefining home—shaped his leadership ethos. We also explore his bold invitation to serve courageously, with the heart as the compass.   Tune in for: Daniel's insights on navigating cultural dualities to create a sense of belonging. Tools for deconstructing harmful narratives around masculinity and leading with vulnerability as the way to finding connection. How to challenge the status quo of business by prioritizing integrity, community, and intention. Why creating home starts within and extends to the values you embody in the world.   This episode is an inspiring call to action to embrace intentionality, courage, and being of service of what you stand for.   Find Daniel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielgomezseidel/

If you've sometimes wondered whether you have any control over how much suffering there is, or should be, in your own life, this one is for you. If you're like many of us, chances are you grew up in a context where suffering was taught to be seen as noble and necessary. And here's the thing: many people unknowingly continue to live into some version of that story, accepting unnecessary suffering as just the way it is. But what if it wasn't the way it is? Or the way it has to be? What if we could design our life to be more pleasant and playful, using design thinking principles and experimentation? This is what's explored in this episode with Dr. Caneel Joyce. Caneel is a writer, an executive coach dedicated to guiding CEOs and visionary change-makers, and host of the thought-provoking and awesome Allowed podcast. Prior to becoming a coach, she worked in startups and taught at the D-school at UC berkeley and at London school of economics and has a really unique lens of creativity and human design that she brings to everything she does. She's a mama of two and a SUPER insightful friend. Tune in to hear: How Caneel radically redesigned her life and career to prioritize her physical and mental health, so she could avoid creating unnecessary suffering in her life, and get to a place of thriving. How design thinking, creativity and experimentation are key to alleviating unnecessary suffering. The drama triangle. What is it? How is each one of us playing into it? And how can we stop being roped mindlessly into it? What Buddhist principles regarding suffering can teach us about how to alleviate it in our lives.   This episode will reveal something you have not seen before, when it comes to creating a life with more joy and playfulness, and less (much less!) unnecessary suffering.   Resources that Caneel mentioned on the show: Kristen Neff, and her work on Self-Compassion: https://self-compassion.org/ Beth Anstandig, and her leadership work on the Human Herd: https://www.thecircleupexperience.com/   Where to find Caneel online: caneel.com https://www.instagram.com/caneel.is/  

You know that person who has built a life of so much meaning and purpose, that every time you turn to see what they're doing, it leaves you full of awe and inspiration? Join Sylvana and special guest Rachelle Rutherford to learn about what it takes to create a life of massive impact, fueled by clarity, commitment and LOVE.   Rachelle is the CEO at Kids on the Move Utah, an organization providing comprehensive support for families dealing with complex circumstances, like having children with special needs, mental health issues, and low income. She is Mrs. World America and won the crown as Mrs World International Fitness. Rachelle is the author of the book "Chasing the Impossible", and a mother of six children!   If you sometimes wonder how someone like Rachelle can seemingly do it all, you may be surprised to hear that for Rachelle, it's not about doing it all, but rather about choosing fiercely what matters to you in life FIRST,  and then taking actions in alignment with that.Tune in for:   Our discussion on why important choices we make in life mean tradeoffs, if we want to stay true to those important choices. How self-confidence actually gets created, and how we can cultivate it, to own our worth and advocate for ourselves. How one of the keys to Rachelle's success in business and life was to marry the right partner, and how they co-created the right dynamic from early on. Rachelle's secrets to negotiating for what she wanted throughout her career, in order to accommodate her family priorities. It is SO good.   (Heads-up to our listeners: There is mention of sexual abuse in this episode, as part of Rachelle's story. We don't go into details of the abuse, but you should know it will be mentioned.)   This episode is a masterclass in how to set seemingly impossible goals and reach them, by getting crystal clear on what you want and staying true to your values. All of this, even when your initial circumstances in life did not set you up for success, as was the case for Rachelle.   Rachelle's book "Chasing the Impossible": https://chasingtheimpossiblebook.com   Rachelle's website: https://rachellerutherford.com/   Rachelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelle.rutherford/   Rachelle on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachellerutherford/   Kids on the Move, the organization Rachelle leads as CEO, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kotm_utah/   Purpose Powered Podcast: PPowered.com   And here's Danielle Cook, the brilliant copywriter who introduced me to Rachelle, and whose name I mentioned in the episode: https://daniellecook.co/about  

If you've been feeling disconnected from yourself or the people around you, you're probably like many of us: feeling the effects of living in a very loud and over-stimulating world. It's normal that you would feel that way! But it should NOT be the norm, and there are real ways that you can rebuild that sense of connection, starting with yourself. On this episode, we talk about "rewilding" your life. Join Sylvana as she sits with guest Marc Cinanni, a creative writer, musician and co-founder of Muntanya Màgica retreat center in Spain. After years working in startups and international affairs, Marc felt the need for a dramatic change. He sold everything and moved his family to a remote island off the Pacific coast of Canada, where he began a process of rewilding—reconnecting with nature, his family, and his own inner wisdom. This experience transformed his approach to life and creativity, living a life where he's fully aware and tuned-in to himself and the world around him, so he can make the most aligned decisions at any point. Tune in for: How Marc found his way to re-wilding his own life and what that looks like. What rewilding actually means when you use it as an approach, a mindset, to every facet of your life. The importance of learning to tune into yourself as a way of getting guidance for big and small decisions. How to integrate into a community when you're arriving somewhere new. This episode is a reminder that, in this loud world of technology and constant noise, each of us is still free to make choices that get us closer to nature around us, to our own intuition as human beings, and to each other. We hope this inspires you to get closer to your own nature and feel more connected to everything else around you.   To learn about Marc and Esther's retreat center in the forest in Catalonia (Spain), Muntanya Màgica, as well as their upcoming events: https://www.muntanyamagica.com/retreats   And here is Muntanya Màgica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muntanya_magica/   And here's where you can find Marc on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marccinanni/  

If you've worked in any company with more than 50 people, chances are you've been part of a "change strategy" at some point in your career. If you've been tasked with leading the change, I feel your pain.  And so does our guest, Charlotte Blum, PhD. Charlotte is a Berlin-based psychologist, with a double specialization in clinical and business psychology. Charlotte got her PhD while working full time in different projects, which allowed her to research and test very practical concepts on the field. Her findings, which she'll tell us more about, were surprising and unexpected. She is currently the Director of Change & Organisational Design at the Edding Group. In that role, she supports the company in managing change and equipping leaders to guide teams successfully through the challenges related to change, big and small.  This episode is all about demystifying change at the company level. And based on Charlotte's research and work on the field, companies have been setting up their leaders to fail when asking them to lead a big change. If this has been your experience, know you're not alone! It turns out that about 75% of change initiatives don't work out. Yikes! But there is hope. Tune in to hear Charlotte and I talk about: Why values-based alignment is absolutely KEY for leaders undertaking change and transition with their teams. How companies actually fail their managers tasked with leading change, what's missing and what can be done to avoid this scenario. Hint: It has something to do with a little thing called trust. And we get into Charlotte's unorthodox approach to change, which leads to more buy-in from team members during the change process. She will also share with us the BIG consideration that's missing from every change process timeline that she's seen. This episode is so refreshing because it turned many of the so-called "best practices" of organizational change on their head, and shows us why, in 2024, transformation done the old way no longer works.     Where you can find Charlotte online: Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-charlotte-blum/ Instagram: @blumencharlotte     And to learn more about Charlotte's full career trajectory:     Charlotte Blum  is a psychologist, double specialized in clinical and business psychology. She got her Diploma at the university of Osnabrück and her PhD at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Her research interests are the experience and behaviour of leaders during organizational change. Charlotte got her PhD while working fulltime in different stations. While she discovered her research questions while working for an executive coach, she the moved on to working at Deutsche Bahn undergoing a major merger, at Femtec as Head of Careerbuilding. Charlotte the went ahead to build the AllBright Academy for the AllBright Foundation. The AllBright Academy aims to enable leaders to understand and lead diversity as a change process. During this time she was also a visiting lecturer at the ESCP for Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility. Charlotte co-founded the Beyond. Berlin, a sports community focusing on diversity and inclusion, which strives to connect people from all over the world with different backgrounds and histories, different skill levels and goals but united in their passion for people and the community itself.   As Director Change & Organisational Design at the edding Group Charlotte support the edding Group to manage change and to equip their leaders to lead their employees successfully through our strategic, everyday and change challenges. Her aim is to always work on a holistic, inclusive and future driven base in order to successfully support the profit-for strategy.  As a speaker she supports organisations in their quests towards change. Charlotte talks about the Change Leadership Model she created in her PhD research and also about how to bring more diversity in organisations and their top management. She strongly believe that this brings positive change for everybody. Creating more diverse and inclusive organisations and empowering women to advance their careers is something is a topic really close to her heart. As a business coach and change consultant,  Charlotte leverages her background in clinical and business psychology and her PhD research on leadership and change ("Chances and Challenges for Leaders in Change") to design and deliver impactful formats and tools for leaders and organisations in all her endeavours.

If you've ever made a big change in life, you know that change comes with a whole set of unexpected discoveries and learnings. Even if you're no stranger to making bold moves, every experience is unique and makes you grow in different ways each time. Tune in to hear Sylvana share her four big learnings, one year after moving to France with her family. Even she was surprised by how this experience has unfolded for her! This episode is a reminder that transitions in life can be a powerful catalyst to getting to know ourselves better and appreciating what we may have taken for granted otherwise.  ***This is the last episode before the Life by Intention podcast takes a summer break. The show will be back in September with new guests and fresh energy. Stay amazing, darlings! Find Sylvana on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sylvanarochet/ And the Life by Intention podcast! https://www.instagram.com/lifebyintentionpodcast/  

If you've ever been the leader in any space, you may have felt that you had to hide certain parts of yourself in order to be taken seriously. This is probably because you were conditioned to believe that leaders have to sound and act a certain way. Join Sylvana as she sits with dear friend Robert Mulhall, who's CEO of Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Robert is one of the very FEW business leaders out there who are very open about their spirituality. As you'll hear on the show, his sense of connection to spirit IS a HUGE part of what fuels him and his leadership style. In today's episode, you'll hear Robert share about:  How he designs his day, his life, his schedule to stay grounded and clear in his heart and mind. What he's learned from allowing himself to recognize when he feels fear or other difficult emotions. How he integrates intuition AND data in how he leads and makes decisions. His go-to place for accessing courage, inspiration, insights to solve problems and how he gets the support he needs in challenging times. Robert's story is a reminder of the power that comes with knowing who you are, and who you're not; and having the courage to say that to the world. This is a powerful inspiration for those who know, deep in their bones, that leading with consciousness and whole-heartedness is the way. To learn more about Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health: kripalu.org To follow Robert on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wicklowcelt/ And here's more about Robert's career and personal background: Robert Mulhall brings two decades of experience in diverse industries, including public health, leadership development, and education, finance, organizational consulting, and executive coaching. He is passionate about service and deeply curious about how people can facilitate sustainable transformation to enable more peace, justice, and freedom in our world. Robert's career has enabled him to cross the private and public sectors multiple times as a manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers; cofounder and CEO of an award-winning social enterprise; a director of programs for Concern Worldwide Innovation's Unit in India, Africa, and New York (in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and UNICEF); and as a coach and consultant with The Crossland Group for businesses and organizations in fields such as human rights, social justice, education, tech startup, well-being, and others. Originally from Ireland, Robert holds a bachelor's degree in commerce, accounting, and business management from the University College of Dublin. He is a certified public accountant in Ireland, and certified in mediation, executive coaching, the Enneagram, Reiki, and Celtic Irish Shamanism. Additionally, he has trained under Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach as a part of their  Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program and is a 200-hr Kripalu certified yoga teacher.  Robert is an explorer. He enjoys having adventures in new countries and learning about different cultures, being in nature, volunteering, spending time with his son, and watching Ireland win in rugby (hopefully!).

This episode is a powerful, in-depth session on how we learn to be Human. It's one of those topics that are central to our existence, and yet most of us didn't really learn any of this in our formative years, no matter how advanced our education or professional experience may be.   This episode's guest is Rod Feuer, who's taken on understanding himself and how he is built in order to become a better father, husband, human, entrepreneur.   Rod's career has covered a lot of ground. He started as an investor who, despite early success, did not feel like his work was fully aligned with his core purpose of helping others. From there, he progressed from consultant to startup executive to founder. After a successful exit, Rod started to learn the craft and power of storytelling, both as a means of better understanding himself and of bringing startups' strategies to life.   And lucky you, you get to hear Rod speak to all this on the show. He's going to share: How he came to understand his PURPOSE and VALUES as central to building his next chapter, after selling his company. The tools and frameworks he discovered along the way to help him better understand his personality and tendencies, so he could leverage that for his happiness and for contributing his gifts to the world. How the stories we tell ourselves and the world ultimately shape our reality and that of those around us. The two stories you NEED to have when you're a founder. What he's learning about human psychology and child development, how he's using it to be a better model for his children, and also the project he's working on to make this knowledge widely accessible. There is so much insight in this episode that I promise you'll walk away with a deep reflection to chew on, or a powerful unlock where you may have been stuck.   To follow Rod's work and writing: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodfeuer/ https://twitter.com/rodfeuer   To learn about the Big 5 Personality Traits model Rod mentioned (acronym OCEAN): https://www.simplypsychology.org/big-five-personality.html   Robbie Crabtree, Communication specialist who helps Founders define their story(ies): https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiecrab/   Book "Nudge" by Thaler and Sunstein: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690485/nudge-by-richard-h-thaler-and-cass-r-sunstein/   Book "The Design of Everyday Things" by Don Norman: https://www.nngroup.com/books/design-everyday-things-revised/   Book "Storyworthy" by Matthew Dicks: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37786022-storyworthy   Book "Resonate" by Nancy Duarte: https://www.duarte.com/resources/books/resonate/   Dr. Alex DiGiacomo, Child Psychologist: https://www.cornerstonepsychology.ca/dr-alex-digiacomo   What the heck is the OODA loop? https://www.oodaloop.com/the-ooda-loop-explained-the-real-story-about-the-ultimate-model-for-decision-making-in-competitive-environments/    

If you are someone who struggles with being decisive, in business or in any aspect of your life, this episode is for you. Join me as I sit with Christina Burns, the dynamic force behind Naturna, where East meets West for holistic health. With over two decades of experience, she's a licensed doctor of Chinese Medicine and bestselling author of "The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook". Christina is the founder of Naturna Institute in New York City, where she supports her patients using a blend of acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, life coaching and a good dose of intuition. She's also a mother of three and a world traveler who is curious about everything. One of the most inspiring about Christina is how, once she has a vision for something she wants to make happen in her life, she GOES for it and makes it become a reality. Tune in for: How Christina's intuition and curiosity have taken her to unlikely places on the planet and ultimately led her to finding her professional path. Her 3-step process for turning her goals into reality: how she goes from inspiration to making that thing happen in her life. How she turns failure into the foundation for her next success. (It's brilliant.) Tune in and take away some powerful advice for how to boldly make decisions. To learn all about wellness and fertility with Christina, you can find her at: The Naturna Institute in NYC: https://naturnalife.com/ Naturna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturna_life/ Get your Junk Juice here: https://junkjuicemagic.com/    

This episode is a master class on the path to finding intentionality in your life. Join us as Dr. Mark Shrime shares his story of how this unfolded in his life: getting off what he calls 'the moving sidewalk' of setting up his life as a successful private practice surgeon in the US, and giving that up in order to join Mercy Ships and live a life of purpose to bring medical care to some of the most under-served people on the planet.   Mark Shrime, MD, PhD, is the International Chief Medical Officer at Mercy Ships and a Harvard Medical School Lecturer in Global Health and Social Medicine. Mark is the author of "Solving for Why": an inspiring memoir about finding the answer to life's biggest question--Why?--and about following that answer through remarkable, unlikely places on the road to fulfillment, purpose, and joy.   Mark's story is fascinating because he started out his career not from a place of intention, but from a place of doing what society and his family expected him to do, and it wasn't until years into a well-established path that he realized he wanted something else from his life.   In the discussion we get into: How to make hard decisions and the frameworks / ways of thinking that have helped Mark find what is aligned for him. The story of his transition into living a life of his own choosing, a life by intention - which was not easy nor fast! The discomfort and the negative space that is inevitable when we make transitions or hard decisions, and the importance of allowing for us to feel into all that as part of the healthy process of moving on from something. We also talk about the non-finality of decisions and the freedom that we get once we accept that no decision is forever. Mark shares his secret for how he's gotten to a place to make decisions where he knows that no matter what, it will be ok and he can always make a new choice at any point. 3 crucial things to keep in mind when taking a leap into something new.   There is so much in this episode for all of us to get inspired by, and to give us the courage to find our own path to a Life by Intention. I hope this lights a fire in you.   To learn more about Mark, you can visit his website: www.markshrime.com   And here's where you can keep up with Mark online: Twitter: @markshrime Instagram: @mark.shrime   Learn about Mercy Ships, and perhaps even donate, here: https://mercyships.org

If you've ever started a business, you probably put this new venture at the center of your existence…but you probably also have experienced the negative side effects of being consumed by work.   BUT what if the narrative of "hustle and grind" as the way to grow your business was flawed? What if someone told you: there are other ways to "do life" as a successful entrepreneur.   Frank Scott Krueger has insights and practices that will show you how this can be done. He is a rarity in the business world because he has figured out how to grow not one, but TWO companies that are healthy and thriving, while keeping himself healthy and thriving in all aspects of his life.   Frank Scott Krueger, co-founder of Humble Sea Brewing Co. and founding creative director of Good Knife Studio, has set out to develop a life of balance that prioritizes deep relationships over professional achievements. (I'd say that has been his secret to business success). Humble Sea Brewing Co. has been named 'California's Next Beer Darling' by SF Gate, listed as a Top 10 Brewery in the U.S. by Hop Culture Magazine, and won Best Beer in California in 2021.  Frank's other venture, Good Knife Studio, a branding and digital product design agency, collaborates with early stage startups as well as industry beasts like Spotify, Salesforce, and YouTube. An avid adventurer, Frank's crowning achievement last year was spending over 200 days on a mountain bike and 50 days on a snowboard.   Tune in for: How Frank integrates fun, play and outdoors sports in his schedule, in a way that makes him more creative and energized for work The process he went through to break out of workaholism in the last decade His formula for anchoring new habits in his life: a mix of getting coaching and mentoring, as well as leaning on friends and community.   To learn more about Frank's ventures, check out: https://humblesea.com/ https://www.instagram.com/humblesea/ https://www.goodknifestudio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/goodknifestudio/   The book Sylvana mentioned in the episode is "Loonshots" by Safi Bahcall, found here: https://www.bahcall.com/book/  

Have you ever dreamt of something 'more' for your life? Maybe one day you wake up and think : I'm not sure I chose this! But everytime that thought pops up - you feel that your current surroundings aren't really helpful or supportive in this?   It's so hard to break away from what you've known, especially if you don't see anyone around you doing it. There's no model to follow, no playbook, so it feels like you have to make it happen all on your own.   If this is you, our guest today, Kira Mizell, has stories and solutions relating to exactly this.   Kira Mizell, Ph.D. is a research oceanographer at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center. And Kira's so much more: a wife, a new mom, a present and caring friend who's curious about everything, and can make conversation with just about anyone.   As you'll learn in the episode today, she also knows that sometimes, you can find the inspiration for your dreams all around you, if you just know WHERE to look.   In today's episode, you'll hear her speak to: Her three step process to making big life decisions - without a support system The difference between intentionally pivoting vs 'giving up' on something, and How life looks different in transitions - like when starting a family. All of this… … with a big dose of empathy that you can and should have for yourself as you go through these events.

What do you do when you know, in your bones, that you are ready for the next chapter, but your current reality is, actually, pretty comfortable? There isn't some terrible pain point forcing you to look for a way out, but you are feeling SO uninspired by your life that you want to find the motivation to make a change. In today's show we talk all about what to do if you're in this situation. Join Sylvana Rochet as she takes you on a mini-coaching session and reveals: Two of the most common reasons why people get stuck in cushy-land, and how you may be letting a "catastrophizing" mind rob you of the many possibilities for your future. A four-step framework to get clear on what's next for you, and how to find the clarity and courage to head in that direction. The "Zone of Genius" and how you can find and access yours for creating more abundance and joy in your life. How our "Core Desired Feelings" act as a compass for making decisions, big and small, in everyday life. You will learn some of the most powerful tools that Sylvana teaches her private clients, and put yourself in a position of true choice when it comes to creating the next chapter in that beautiful life of yours. Tune in to see how these ideas shake you out of your comfort zone! To learn more about Danielle Laporte's Core Desired Feelings, here she gives a great primer in a conversation with the equally amazing Marie Forleo: https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/danielle-laporte-goals-desire The book The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks (where you'll learn more about the Zone of Genius and how to find yours) is full of wisdom to help you shed what's holding you back from abundance in all the areas of your life: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361

You know that person in your circle who's always involved in 10 different cool projects, they've got an amazing career going, they're a super connector who introduces you to the person you totally needed to meet, they've always got something interesting to talk about, and at the same time they have time for their family and to have fun? We all know someone like that, and I know many of us wonder: how do they DO that?   Our guest today is one of those people:   David Dennis is a software industry leader, TEDx speaker, and entrepreneur. He co-founded Ventana Surfboards & Supplies, an eco-conscious surf company. A lover of outdoor activities and travel, David uses photography to support education, homelessness, and ocean conservation causes. He lives near the beach in Santa Cruz, California and surfs whenever he can.   In this episode, we dive into: How David has found a way to connect his passions, sense of purpose and values to how he makes choices in life and work What makes him gifted at connecting with new people, and building and nourishing relationships over time. How he's learned to live and thrive with mental health challenges as he's built an intentional life, and in the process learning that these two realities are compatible. How we can avoid the trap of thinking that if you seek material stability in life, then you can't pursue creativity (or vice versa). He shares about how he's been able to fulfill both of these desires. David is an inspiration to many in his community and beyond. And he does it all with a dose of humor and humility, which makes it easy for all of us to apply David's insights in our own lives. You can learn more about David's endeavors here: Ventana Surfboards & Supplies: https://www.instagram.com/ventanasurfboards/   David's TEDxSantaCruz talk: "Don't quit your day job": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlaZqdEiCbE

If you're at a career crossroads and you're feeling unsure or stuck about what to do next, turns out - you're not alone. And there ARE tangible steps you can take toward clarity, even when it feels like there are no options in sight.   Join Sylvana as she sits with CEO of Recognizd, the career app changing the game of the hiring process (and potentially your life), Alison Eastaway.   Alison has worked as a waitress, a writer, an English language teacher, a French can-can dancer (it's a long story), a director of human resources, and most recently, as a wine store owner. So she knows a thing or two about pivoting, and about finding yourself and your passions along the way.   Tune in for:  Alison's 3-step process to figure out your next chapter How to get the 'permission' you need to take a non-linear path When it's important to be inspired by others' mediocrity Crossroads in life can be a beautiful thing when you're able to embrace the non-linearity of the journey, and know that you have more options than you think. We can't wait to see what you create in life after listening today. Get connected on Alison's app and take the free quiz! https://www.getrecognizd.com/ Follow the Recognizd journey: https://www.instagram.com/getrecognizd/ And here's Alison's wine store and tasting room, Cavewoman Wines, where she features women winemakers (and more!): https://www.instagram.com/cavewomanwines/  

Welcome to the Life by Intention Podcast! We're so glad you're here!   Whether you're a two-time CEO wondering what's next in life, or a new founder looking to lead from your values, you're in the right place.    In this inaugural episode, join Sylvana Rochet, founder of Elan Vital Coaching, as she welcomes you to the podcast by sharing one of her biggest life transitions and the top 3 things you need to know when beginning a new life chapter.   As an executive coach with two decades of experience working internationally, and supporting over 200 clients, Sylvana helps people live and lead with clarity, courage and joy - and she's here to do that for you today.   Sylvana will be releasing new episodes every other Tuesday, so be sure to subscribe/follow the show to never miss a beat!   Ready to live every season, day, and moment with intention? Welcome to the Life by Intention podcast.   https://www.elanvital.co/