Episode: 124Today'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 Hershenson, who decided that enough was enough and wrote "You Won't Know Her Name", a novel-told-in-poetry about bullying in middle school. From writing over 22 books with 3 being published, Shanti is not only and advocate for anti-bullying but an inspiration to teenagers to get support and follow their passion for writing and expression. She also provides some cool tips on how to promote your books on tik tok. Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday April May 13th:  https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: The pressure of being bullied in school.WHAT happed when Shanti created the poem, Needles and Thorns.Advice for other teenagers who have been bullied.The School Systems and how they can improve and gain trust back from students who are being bullied.COVID and its inspiration for writing for Shanti. How to balance school and writing. Shant's strategy for writing over 22 books.What a purposeful life means to Shanti.ResourcesBook: You Won't  Know Her Name by Shanti Hershensonhttps://www.amazon.com/You-Wont-Know-Her-Name-ebook/dp/B09B6HL4G1/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=yourpurpose05-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=7435571536df69497b1795c0d3f8ef1a&camp=1789&creative=9325Guest: Shanti HershensonWebsite: https://www.shantihershenson.com/Social MediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shantiwhowritesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shantihershenson/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShantiHershSupport the showSupport our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Episode: 123Today'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 the number of dogs in animal shelters. With this purpose she gives surprising benefits to WHY dogs are not just good for our personal life but also for our career in leadership and team building.Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday April 29th:  https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode:Leadership skills we could be learning from dogs.How dogs improve our wellbeing and stress levels.Shocking facts about the #of dogs in shelters and those that are being euthanized.The reason for Dog Gone Leadership How the dog-gone leadership approach is applied in companies. Action step to help with Iris's mission and purposeThe Purposeful Life and what it means for Iris ResourcesGuest: Iris GrimmTedx Talk: How dogs make us better leadershttps://streaklinks.com/Bexy_OC2dgMiv7ArgAjAgAhl/https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F5FTh_d9z5jMWebsite: https://irisgrimm.com/ Social MediaYoutube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaiAuilXt2Nsi0b-sow7PMA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iris_grimm_doggone_leadership/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrisGrimmDogGoneLeadership/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irisgrimm/Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Episode: 122Today'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 as an artist and WHY it is necessary. Asher provides tips on how to not only survive but thrive as an aspiring musician in a world where you are forced into a box. He certainly walks his talk making his way from wheelchair to dancing violinist. Your challenges are your blessings. -Asher Laub Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday April 1st:  https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Asher’s background in music(childhood)Adrenal Insufficiency ProblemWheel Chair BoundFrom wheel chair to reshaped purpose(dancing violinist)Challenges faced in his music careerAdvice for aspiring musicians and entrepreneurs The Purposeful Life and what it means for AsherAsher plays one of his composed pieces.ResourcesGuest: Asher LaubWebsite: https://www.asherlaub.com/Social MediaYoutube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/AsherofficialmusicTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asherlaubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/asherlaub/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asherlaubmusicTwitter: https://twitter.com/asherlaubSupport our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Episode: 121Today'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 and how it can foster creativity. Celeste knows all about spirituality sharing the stages with well-known teachers such as Michael Beckwith. We are moving into ONENESS and to hold onto your PAST, will only make you EXTINCT. -Celeste Frazier  Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday March 18th:  https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: The PROBLEM people have with Religious Science. Celeste's journey to becoming a minister in religious science.The challenge of connecting with yourself on a spiritual level.What happens when we connect on that spiritual level.Sharing the stage with Michael Beckwith.We discuss Celeste's article: Spiritual Magnificence.How does one move into their heart?Trivia questions: What movies have we seen Celeste in?Where we are headed as a human collectiveness?The Purposeful Life and what it means for Celeste.Resources Book suggestions from Celeste: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. ButlerGuest: Celeste Frazier Website: https://celestefrazier.com/Social MediaPodcast: Mystic Magic hosted by Celeste FrazierYoutube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCokxcY8l_PgPDQ92KMFr3iwTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@celestea.frazier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celesteafrazier/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celeste.frazier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/revcfSupport our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Episode: 120Today'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 with guest Jesus Ramirez as he shows surefire ways to stand out as a YouTube/Creator. I would also like to add that he continued on with his business while suffering from a stroke. This episode sure fired me up and it will do the same for you!   Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday March 11th:  https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Jesus' passion for creating.Suffering a stroke while playing soccer and how it changed his life.The YouTube business that supported him financially through recovery. Why lauching a Youtube platform could be just the thing you need to up your game.How to effectively grow your brand by starting a YouTube Channel.How to get a million subscribers on YouTube once you are established.Adobe tips.What living a purposeful life means to Jesus after surviving his stroke.       Bio:  Jesús Ramirez is a graphic artist and educator specializing in Adobe Photoshop. His clients include Adobe, Microsoft, Motorola, and Conde Nast. Most recently, Jesús has worked as a Finisher in the Hollywood industry, creating film and TV posters for HBO, HULU, Netflix, and CBS.Jesús also runs the Photoshop Training Channel, one of the world's most popular Photoshop YouTube channels, with over 1.9 million subscribers.Over the last seven years, Jesús has been a speaker at over 30 conferences worldwide. Most notably, Adobe MAX, Creative Pro, Photoshop World, PhotoPlus, and WPPI.Resources Guest: Jesus Ramirez Website: https://photoshoptrainingchannel.com/about-us/ Social Media Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@PhotoshopTrainingChannelTikTok: Jesús Ramirez (@jrfromptc) | TikTokInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/photoshoptrainingchannel/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesusramirez9/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhotoshopTrainingChannelSupport our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Episode: 119Today'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 expansive for our businesses and personal lives. She debunks the whole notion of it being WOO WOO! Diane also shares her journey and what happened when she brought in the power of LOVE within her purpose.Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday March 4th:  https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode:Diane's path to love and why she chose it.The perspective of WHY we are being called to use LOVE more.How Diane came up with her book title, "How to choose Love when you just want to slap somebody".The benefits of LOVE for the brain and body.Why it is not WOO WOO and considered an advantage in business.The neuroscience and high-performance habits that are impacted by love and our spiritual truths.Diane's meaning of purpose.Bio:Diane is a spiritual coach, speaker and author. Her first book, "How to Choose Love When You Just Want to Slap Somebody" was published August 2014. Her TV show, "Heart-Centered Success with Diane L Haworth" debuted in January 2018 in the Washington, DC area with episodes available on YouTube. Diane is currently a host on the AWAKE TV Network and the Founder of Be Love PrinciplesResourcesGuest: Diane Haworth Website: https://morefromdiane.comSocial MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianehaworth/Youtube:     https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBsS9FMORB1bqkUUYsaV7hA  Support the showSupport our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Episode 118Join 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 learned from the guests of that month. When we have knowledge, it is just knowledge but when we can deeply reflect on the knowledge we have attained and use it purposefully in our lives to create constructive change, it then becomes power.I had special moments with Carmen, Don and Michelle that connected with me in different ways. On this episode I will share that with you.Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday February 11th:https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️Show Notes and Key takeaways  on this episode:Why I chose to have reflection episodesWhat I learned from episode 115 with guest Carmen MicsaWhat I learned from episode 116 with guest Don Colliver What I learned from episode 117 with guest Michelle StarrSummary of all three guest and final takeaway Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Episode: 117Today'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 it was necessary to build BE BROWN BRAVE platform for both workplace culture and outside of it. Michelle experienced many things in her work fields but you would never believe what happened to her when a top leader treated her a certain way.Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday January 28th:  https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode:Michelle's view on the current problem with the employment system in AmericaHow she came up with BE BROWN BRAVEThe mission of Michelle's platformThe defining moment when she decided that "enough was enough"How business leaders can benefit from her teachingsWays to show inclusion for women of colorWho can BE BROWN BRAVEWhy Michelle chose this as her PURPOSEBio:Michelle is an experienced corporate professional with 25 years' experience. She has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology. She is a certified executive coach, author, speaker, and diversity business trainer helping Chief Functional Officers build cohesive teams, lower attrition, and build revenue by interweaving inclusion in their organizations.ResourcesGuest: Michelle StarrWebsite: https://www.bebrownbrave.comSocial MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-s-48287018/Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rLIhdJrJ24Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Episode: 116Today'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 professional clown and then reshaping his purpose to now being a communication trainer and pro speaker helping companies such as Google.  Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday January 21st:  https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode:Don's journey from former blue man and professional clown Life turning moment for Don that reshaped his purpose. Challenges he faced in the profession of being a clown How the clown presence relates to public speakingDon's take on WHY people have such a fear for public speaking and HOW to change that fear Recommendations for nervous speakersHow to add a little humor to better engage the audience Practicing presentations: how much is enough? Bio:Don Colliver teaches popular public speaking courses internally at Google and around the world; leads improv, clown, and sketch comedy classes for the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre; and speaks professionally for Fortune 500 companies including Adobe, Cisco, and Medtronic. Don has performed with the Blue Man Group, toured internationally as a theatrical Clown for contemporary circus Spiegelworld, and is listed in the Cirque du Soleil performer database.Don’s mission is to help every communicator profoundly impact their audience through the power of authenticity, listening, and play: the Secrets of Clown!He recently released a #1 Bestselling Amazon book entitled "Wink: Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Presence" to help anxious speakers and organizational teams everywhere connect more deeply when they communicate.ResourcesGuest: Don Colliver Guest reference: Prattfall effect study done in 1966 by social psychologist Elliot AronsonFree exercise/gift from Don: https://www.doncolliver.com/engage Website: https://www.doncolliver.com/wink-public-speakingSocial MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doncolliver/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doncolliver Twitter: https://twitter.com/doncolliverYoutube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4t8G0t4sxcoXQ2dM0pQbRwSupport our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Episode: 115Today'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 Renaissance Woman. Carmen shares her journey and why she lives up to this name. Growing up in Romania was not an easy journey as she learned firsthand from her father during the Communism movement an important lesson that helped her see her world and opportunities much differently that everyone else. Carmen reframed her purpose and reinvented herself in the process leading to new experiences. Side note: Carmen and I share something in common and we had a deep conversation about this shared specialty. Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday January 7th:  https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode:Carmem's childhood and growing up in Communism (lessons learned)What lead into her being called the Renaissance WomanThe purpose of her book, "Change Your Grip On Life Through Tennis"Why is it important to not have a fixed mindset and to reinvent ourselves Ways to reinvent ourselvesWhat it means to live a serendipitous life (Carmen talks Lao Tsu)Marathon running and her next venture in March and why this is a "special one"Carmen's life's purposeBio:Carmen Micsa is a creative writer, poet, avid marathon runner, Renaissance Woman, and CEO/Broker of Dynamic Real Estate.  She is also the host of Seeds of Sunshine Podcast. ResourcesGuest: Carmen MicsaWebsite: https://dynamicsacramentohomes.com/https://carmenmicsabooks.comSocial MediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/carmenmicsaFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cmicsa Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMicsaSupport our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Episode 114Join 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 that month. When we have knowledge, it is just knowledge but when we can deeply reflect on the knowledge we have attained and use it purposefully in our lives to create constructive change, it then becomes power. I had special moments with Cathy, Lesley and Kevin that connected with me in different ways. On this episode I will share that with you. Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday December 31st:https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️Show Notes and Key takeaways  on this episode:Why KNOWLEDGE is just KNOWLEDGE until we.....What I learned from episode 111 with guest Cathy NesbitWhat I learned from episode 112 with guest Lesley Logan What I learned from episode 113 with guest Kevin McShanA lesson learned from my trip to Italy and why it connects to Kevin's episode Summary of all three guest and what to expect for 2023 seasonSupport the showSupport our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Episode: 113Today'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 quadriplegia and shares his journey. Both he and his twin had it but Kevin unlike his twin was not able to grow out of it. Instead Kevin learned to grow forward with it  and that didn’t stop him from championing for the disabled and moving the needle of progress for inclusion."WE MUST MOVE THE NEEDLE OF PROUGRESS FORWARD"- Kevin McShanSide note: Kevin and I chatted about some football favorites towards the end of our conversation, and it was full of laughs!Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday December 17th:https://youtu.be/UIEj9ZxwjFk🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️Show Notes and Key takeaways  on this episode:Kevin's childhood and how he dealt with his disability, spastic quadriplegiaHow he was able to thrive while living with his disabilityBarriers and how Kevin did not let them define his limitations Achieving Equity and Equality for individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Where do we start? The benefits that are being missed by overlooking the disabled in workplace culture Kevin’s favorite football team Kevin’s meaning of living a purposeful life Bio:Kevin is a disability and inclusion expert, sports Reporter and has plenty of lived experiences which anyone would find compelling. He was born with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy; however, he has refused to allow that disability to define his limitations and how he lives his life. He currently hosts Let's Have This Conversation. ResourcesGuest: Kevin McShanWebsite: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8O46hFoibuN-doUrAfOvnwSocial MediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mcshan81509/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.mcshan1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mcshan-1586028a/Twitter: https://twitter.com/McShan819Support the showSupport our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Episode: 112Today'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 Lodi California to creating her purpose through the discovery of Pilates taking her to LA and across the world.Lesley holds nothing back and shares the problems she has faced and seen her clients face through the mask of perfectionism. She simply says, "Perfectionism is boring and that she believes it keeps us away from our purpose". Lesley provides not only a super enticing and fun conversation, she also provides tips on how to ditch perfectionism and how to use Pilates in our lives to improve our mental wellbeing. "PILATES IS FOR ANYONE BECAUSE IT CAN MEET YOU WHERE YOU ARE"- Lesley Logan Side note: Lesley and I had an immediate connection as we wore nearly the same exact colored hoody to the interview. Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday December10th:https://youtu.be/UIEj9ZxwjFk🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️Show Notes and Key takeaways  on this episode:Lesley's journey from Lodi California to LA (She did not fit in and wondered why)How she discovered Pilates and her first rejections to its importanceShe shares the difference between Pilates and YogaFitness 101: What happens when we are too imbalanced with strength training and stretchingThe benefits of PilatesSelf-Care isnt Selfish What happens when we honor our time and energy Some of Lesley's favorite places she has visited while teaching PilatesLesley's take on living a Purposeful Life Bio: Lesley Logan, a certified Pilates teacher, habits and mindset coach, is the founder of OnlinePilatesClasses.com, Profitable Pilates and host of Be It Till You See It podcast. Teaching Pilates since 2008, she has run multiple studios, trained hundreds of people to become teachers themselves and has taught thousands of students around the world. When not teaching, coaching teachers or recording she is leading retreats around the world. ResourcesGuest: Lesley Logan Website: https://lesleylogan.co/FREE PILATES ONLINE WORKOUT: https://offers.onlinepilatesclasses.com/lp-free-classSocial MediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lesley.logan/YouTube: https://wwSupport our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Episode: 111Today'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 the show and how to create a habit of getting our daily D.O.S.E. She also brought some crawly composters along who didn't mind waiting in the green room to show us why having worms in our compost will help to resolve some of the mess we are making with too much overflow of trash in our landfills and oceans. There is something floating in our oceans that will gross you out and also piss you off! It's a messy situation.  Watch the full video of this episode on our youtube channel: https://youtu.be/UIEj9ZxwjFk🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️Show Notes and Key takeaways  on this episode:Is laughter really the "best medicine"History of laughterWhat is daily D.O.S.EWhat can we do to bring more laughter in our lives Mental health state of the worldPower and Benefits of earth worms for compostingThe 4 types of earth worms for composting How to help minimize our waste and over polluting our landfills Bio: Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advocate. Cathy is the Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters (est 2002), Cathy’s Sprouters and Cathy’s Laughter Club. She is a multi award-winning environmental innovator who uses workshops and inspirational speaking to motivate people to live a more sustainable life. Cathy is an avid cyclist and gardener.ResourcesGuest: Cathy NesbittTedx Talk:  The Wonderful World of Worms https://www.cathyscomposters.com/video/TedX13.htmWebsite: https://www.cathyscomposters.com/Social MediaLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathynesbitt/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/CathysCrawlyCompostersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathyscomposters/Movie/Documentary Cathy mentioned in interview: You Are What You Act by Albert Nerenberg Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

(New season) Season 2: Episode 110Welcome 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,  that will help you shape your purpose, your way!Mission: Helping you shape your purpose, your way! Show Notes on this epiosde: Why did I decide to rebrand this podcastThe mission and purpose of this new energy and directionWhat caused the delay in releasing the new season Why did I keep the previous episodes upIs this still an entrepreneur/business podcastWhat new guests to expect What is happening with the YPL community  Guest coming out for next week teaser: She is a laughter/ wellness specialist, worm advocate and Tedx speaker. Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

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 a more engaging and creative workplace culture. He even brings his guitar and a comedic song about performance evaluations to the conversation. I couldn't stop laughing!Show Notes and Key takeaways  on this episode: [02:23] Why Rick started bringing a freakin guitar to work[ 04:47] What's getting mixed up with leadership and management [10:43] How we can reignite passion and potential at work[14:52] Ways to create a corporate culture that rocks![18:03] The RIFF model[23:26] Rick's purpose [ 26:50] Rick also leaves us with a comedic song on performance reviewsBio: Rick Lozano helps people unlock potential and amplify their talent, and he does it all with his unique blend of energy, expertise, and a musician’s soul.With twenty years of experience in award-winning talent and leadership development programs, Rick brings his unique approach to audiences across the globe, combining his skills as a world-class speaker with his talents as a singer/songwriter and musician.He is the author of Acoustic Leadership – Develop A Leadership Culture That Resonates, and the owner of Unlock & Amplify. He has built a reputation for his refreshing delivery that leaves audiences raving and - more importantly - with action items they can immediately implement to produce change.ResourcesGuest: Rick LozanoFree video:  https://ricklozano.com/riff on Leadership and how to bring the RIFF Model to life to help you unlock that next great thing.Music: https://ricklozano.com/ https://amzn.to/3urVRt3 Website: https://ricklozano.com/ Email: rickl@ricklozano.comSocial MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-lozano/Twitter:   https://twitter.com/rick_lozanoSupport our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

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 @purposefullifeshowhttps://www.facebook.com/purposefullifeshowhttps://www.instagram.com/purposefullifeshow/ It was a great time reliving the golden years with Vinnie as he talked about the era of MTV, celebrity encounters, brand development and his purpose for finding the right talent.  Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode:How Vinnie got into MTVWhich celebrity careers he helped to launchChallenges he faced as the industry shiftedWhat brand development looks like for anyoneWhat he is doing to impact diversity in social mediaHis purpose behind everything that he does for seeking talent As the former MTV exec who helped launch celebrity talent during MTV’s golden years is now jumping into the spotlight as the host and producer of his brand new podcast "I Have A Podcast.” The podcast’s initial guest lineup includes celebrities whose careers he impacted including the likes of Mandy Moore, SuChin Pak, Christina Milian, TJ Lavin, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Danielle Fishel, Ananda Lewis and Vanessa Lachey - along with additional creatives including artists, producers and even a clothing brand who is making a positive community impact, Happy Jack. Vinnie helped launch MTV Networks Talent & Series Development department where he worked for nearly a decade 1998-2007!  He was the guy at MTV who helped artists and celebrities claim their brands and their narrative in the original wave of unscripted television. Traditionally, he hired the VJs and scouted the MTV News Correspondents for all of the networks. Then, because of those relationships, he began developing original programming with artists like Ozzy Osbourne and Jessica Jessica Simpson on The Osbournes and Newlyweds. Then with actors like Ashton Kutcher on Punk'd, Nick Cannon on Wild 'n Out, and Wilmer Valderrama on Yo Momma! I'm the guy who put pop royalty in their first tv films when I cast Mandy Moore in 2gether and Beyoncé Knowles in Carmen: A Hip Hopera. ResourcesBook reference in conversation by host: Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan HolidayGuest: Vinnie Potestivo http://vpe.tv/vinterviewCheck out Vinnie's Podcast: I Have A Podcastihaveapodcast.comWebsite: https://vpetalent.com/creator-accelerator-hub/Email: Vinnie@vpetalent.comSocial MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo/Instagram: Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

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:Jeffrey's story and background working with key paradigm changers like Bill Gates and Peter Jennings The importance and need to be a paradigm changerWhat is a courageous messengerHow he helps leaders to uncover their core wounds How to use your core wounds to be an effective communicator in business to gather the right audience that fits your vision and messaging What is humanity's new story and what that means for you and your audience as a paradigm changer and courageous messenger  Jeffrey is an international speaker, strategist, and guide who works with highly successful leaders who have a calling to radically change the world. While at Microsoft, he personally designed speaker training systems to help world-changing leaders like Peter Jennings, Bill Gates, and multiple heads of state share their message more effectively with the world through online technology. As two-time president of the International Coach Federation in San Francisco, Jeffrey has spoken on stages in Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and across North America. Known for his rare combination of keen inner sight and highly strategic business acumen, Jeffrey has a proven track record of helping leaders have a significant and lasting global impact.Jeffrey works with passionate, committed paradigm changers who know they are here to shake things up and “activate Humanity’s new story.” His clients have big callings and big visions for what’s possible - for their audience, industry, and the world. What they often don’t have is someone to help turn what they see, feel and know into something tangible that can be built and launched. ResourcesGuest: Jeffrey Van Dyk Website: https://thecourageousmessenger.com/ Email: http://support@jeffreyvandyk.com Social MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyvandyk/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Jeffreyvandykofficial Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jeffreyvandyk/ To apply to be a guest on the show: https://adrianstarks.net/podcast/Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

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 beginnings and early lessons of failure to financial freedomHow to tap into your inner greatnessHow to utilize chaos in your life How to overcome the difficulty of being overwhelmed How to cash in on the 4 currencies of life  Robert Raymond Riopel is an international Best-Selling author, App Designer, Entrepreneur and Trainer who has spent the past 18+ years travelling around the world sharing his passion. He has also shared the stage with and trained many of the top trainers and thought leaders in the world today. With his high energy and heartfelt style, Robert draws on his journey from humble beginnings to financial freedom at the age of 32, to inspire individuals into tapping into their greatness. Realizing that he is not the only person that struggles, Robert’s “Clues” open individuals up to the possibilities that lie within them and that is why he is a highly sought after presenter.ResourcesGuest: Robert Raymond RiopelGift:   Go to www. robertriopel.com and be able to download the digital copy of my best selling book Success Left A Clue as a gift for me being on the show Contact InformationWebsite: http://www.robertriopel.com Email: robert@robertriopel.comSocial MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertriopel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therobertriopel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rrriopel/To apply to be a guest on the show: https://adrianstarks.net/podcast/Support the showSupport our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Episode 105Join 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 learn:Amy's PABR® method that has Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, calling Amy his body healer.The journey of Amy and why she chose this path of helping to relieve stress and pain for others.Stress and its relation to pain in the body.How Amy's breath work technique helps with dealing with the built-up pain and stress in the body from life experiences; even some trauma.  Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute (www.pabrinstitute.com) with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Her unique approach comes from her experience treating in a variety of settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 12 years.Her background in orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, balance disorders, nerve injuries, and most recently, chronic pain; and influences from coursework at the Postural Restoration Institute gave her the foundation to develop this treatment method to address a wide variety of painful and restrictive conditions. Her methods have helped countless people reduce and eliminate pain, stress, anxiety, orthopedic surgeries, sleep issues and the need for medications. She co-authored two Amazon #1 Best-Selling books Don’t Quit: Stories of Persistence, and Courage and Faith and Success Habits of Super Achievers, which share her journey on how and why she developed the PABR® Method. My methods have helped people like Robert Kiyosaki to call me his "body healer." ResourcesGuest: Dr. Amy NovotnyGift: Free 15 minute consultation  Contact InformationWebsite: https://pabrinstitute.com/Email: amy@pabrinstitute.comSocial MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amy-novotny/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anovotn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/amynovotnyaz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAmyNovotnyTo apply to be a guest on the show: https://adrianstarks.net/podcast/Support the showSupport our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/newWebsite: Your Purposeful LifeSocial MediaAdrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | FacebookAdrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn