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Painful Blessings

Apr. 27, 2023, 7:47 p.m.

Hey there change makers. I hope you’ve been enjoying this podcast series as much as I have. It’s been amazing to meet so many incredible people. The interview I planned to share with you this week didn’t go as planned. Understandably, people’s schedules can be unpredictable at times. So, instead of leaving a gaping hole in this series, I thought I’d share a spoken word piece that has been meaningful to me for over 20 years. The original work was written by Rob Brezsny, of Free Will Astrology fame. Back in 2001 he wrote a few versions of this piece in response to the 9/11 tragedy. I discovered it later that year and read it to a group of friends at a potluck, and it resonated powerfully with us all. I have since revised it and added my own touch, and I typically share it with good friends at special occasions. Sadly, 20 years have passed and it is even more relevant today. I offer it to you to console, connect and affirm our commitment to what we know is true… together we will rise, and that our collective efforts can create “the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible."

Building from the Inside Out

Apr. 19, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

Karley Cunningham is a big thinker as well as the Creative Strategist & Growth Accelerator at BigBoldBrand. She is inspired by entrepreneurial creativity, ingenuity and sheer grit. She aims to inspire and support those leaders who strive to grow their businesses and change the world while they do it. She’s written for well-respected publications and is a sought-after speaker and mentor for several national and international businesses, and she’s a dedicated community builder who lives the “giver’s gain” philosophy on a daily basis. In this episode Karley shares how her personal journey of Building from the Inside Out has provided a powerful template for supporting business leaders to create the alignment that fosters success on all levels.

The Critical Value of Equanimity

Apr. 12, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

Jonathan Varkul is a facilitator, coach and advisor who helps senior leaders and leadership teams. His work integrates his senior-level business experience with his study of the science behind our thought patterns and his 25-year mindfulness practice. He helps clients fish what’s relevant out of their ocean of highly complex situations so they can find clear next steps and make practical progress. In this way, Jonathan helps leaders access their deeper wisdom with greater ease to address some of their toughest challenges. Today we’ll hear Jonathan share a story that served as one of his pivotal learnings around the critical value of equanimity.