Christabelle Joseph is a global connecter, coach, CEO, and speaker who helps conscious leaders transform, expand, and express their vision through connection. What’s beautiful and unique about Christabelle’s approach is that her work is informed by a powerful journey of healing and growth, which she courageously shares in this interview. From addic…

As the founder of Ninety Five Media and the host of the Stop Scrolling, Start Scaling podcast, Emma Tessler and her incredible team help modern brands organically scale through high-converting content, social media, e-mail, and podcast management. In my conversation with Emma we explore the journey of entrepreneurship, best practices for showing up…

Chris Valdheims is an entrepreneur, writer, podcaster, and lawyer who is dedicated to helping creatives bring their visions to life. As a client of Chris’s innovative law firm, Counsel for Creators, I didn’t just learn about how to protect my intellectual property or navigate contracts, I learned how to stop worrying about the legal unknown and mak…

Paris Davis is a former Division 1 athlete, who leveraged sports, a job, and real estate to become the founder of multiple businesses, a national educator, and an adjunct professor at Saint Xavier University. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Paris is the kind of heart-centered human who also gifted his parents a house, and consistently dedi…

At the time of this recording, Emily Hartstone will have been hospitalized twice to receive the vital treatments she needs for her ongoing battle with Leukemia and severe graves disease. She also will have taken more than a few Zoom calls from her hospital bed and/or removed the IVs from her arm in order to meet her clients at an important event. A…

Before I interviewed Chris Wright, I had the opportunity to learn about some of the pivotal moments that shaped his life, and when I discovered the depths of physical and psychological trauma he endured at a young age, the one question that came to mind was: “How did this guy survive?” As the host of the In The Wright Mind Podcast, a mental health …

This episode is about the art and practice of shutting down the ego and deeply listening to the only truth that matters. Because someday, we may get the most powerful insight and life-changing clarity we need, at exactly the moment we no longer have the patience or mental bandwidth to receive it.By Ken Cervera

Monique Scott is a Law of Attraction Coach who helps single women over 40 recreate the lives they truly want. Through guided manifestation practice, coaching, and affirmation muzic, Monique’s work is about helping her clients to shift the negative paradigms in their lives and achieve their biggest goals. Something that she shared with me during our…

Our behavior, habits, and emotions don’t just manifest out of the ether, it all comes from somewhere. My conversation with Natalie Moore was such a fun and fulfilling opportunity to explore the source of where it all comes from and to take a deep dive into the steps, actions, and journey of healing and personal growth. As a Licensed Marriage & Fami…

In 2021, I connected with Lu Bryant, an incredibly talented writer who found the courage to share her deeply personal story that quite frankly, changed my life. Her book, Tortured to Triumph, is a journey through complex PTSD and the story of a child who was neglected, abused, starved, torn from her siblings before the age of three, survived a near…

When you run a small business, you will inevitably face countless challenges and invisible battles that your customers may never know about. As the co-owner of à bloc coffee and the head of all delicious treats and baked goods, Jenny Johnson’s story of resilience and innovation, shed some much-needed light on those hidden moments of growth that the…

Emilie Given is the founder and CEO of She’s A Given, a Seattle-based virtual assistant agency that specializes in matching high-level executive assistants with business leaders and their teams. I was introduced to Emilie by a recent guest on the podcast when I realized it was finally time for me to hire my own virtual assistant but I had no idea o…

While our stories have the power to shape us, it’s the decisions we make that define us. However, for so many of us, it can be so easy to fall victim to the narrative of the past and all the roadblocks that have kept us from believing we deserve better. Natalie Crawford is a confidence and transformation coach who is helping her clients to overcome…

When we become a parent, we are provided with two vital opportunities for growth and awakening. We can either consciously choose to confront the wounds of our past or unconsciously carry our generational pain into our relationships with our kids. Yummii Nguyen is someone who chose to confront her emotional wounds and create her own expression of mo…

Lisa Winneke is the Founder of The Wholehearted Method, the host of the Good News Guide podcast, a speaker, author, and heart-centered visionary who has been deeply immersed in the personal development space for over a decade. After years of struggling with depression, coping with an eating disorder, and ignoring those "tiny nudges" from within, sh…

Imagine being a chef with a lifelong dream of opening up your restaurant, only to have it all stripped away by the pandemic and having to rethink your entire vision from the ground up. As the founder, chef, and chief “noodle head” at Orso Pasta in Los Angeles, this was the reality that forced Josh Buckwald to question his reasons for wanting to coo…

When I learned about Kristin Swanson’s journey of surviving breast cancer, coping with loss, and the personal, professional, and spiritual transformation that informed her life and the why behind her work, I was inspired to dig deeper. As a strategy implementation consultant and business coach, Kristin specializes in helping thought leaders and ent…

Peter Buck is a sustainability education advocate, an author, poet, musician, and award-winning teacher who has always had a strong sense of what should be righted and what has been wronged in the world. His 2017 TEDx Talk: What’s the Future Hold? Ask a Metalhead...opened my eyes to how heavy metal musicians can be voices of social consciousness an…

My 40th birthday will forever be known as the day I had my first bite of Baked by Sha Sha “funfetti” cake. That first bite was my “Ratatouille” / Disney movie moment where I was transported back to my childhood and fully immersed in the kind of delicious, sensory experience that happens when you can taste the love that an artist puts into their bak…

What if our perception of creativity was completely wrong? What if it’s not just something you’re born with, but a superpower that you can access by provoking your brain to get out of “shortcut mode” and think thoughts that have never been thought before? As the founder and CEO of Just a Squiggle, a creative thinking company, Camila Kaul is dedicat…

Michelle Chu is the founder and CEO of Kono’s Kitchen, a pet treats company that is helping dog parents to build stronger connections with their pets, one treat at a time. What I love most about Michelle’s story and the mission of her company, is that in addition to donating 10% of the profits back to the medical costs of rescue dogs, her focus, dr…

Yuri Williams is the founder of the non-profit A Future Superhero and Friends whose mission is to provide essential support for the homeless, veterans, sick children, low-income families, and anyone in need of uplifting. As a juvenile correctional officer for over twenty years, Yuri has restructured his entire work schedule to allow for three 16-ho…

Found Coffee in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, is not just my favorite local coffee shop, it’s the place where my son had his first babycino. It’s where I wrote, edited, and created hours of content for this podcast and it’s the place that made this Northeast LA neighborhood feel like home. Annie Choi is the founder and owner of Found Coffee and her uniq…

Imagine what it would look like to let go of the forward-facing image of your life, to leave your profession, and completely scrap reality as you know it? As a lifelong entrepreneur and Certified Reality Transurfing instructor, Renée Garcia has ventured deeply into the metaphysical practice of transforming pain into growth, poverty into abundance, …

For some of us, there are barriers that exist along the path of religious engagement, finding a sense of belonging, or cultivating wholeness in our lives. Catharine Clarenbach is on a mission to remove these barriers and to nurture deep spirituality in those who are ambivalent about or alienated from religion. As a Unitarian Universalist Minister a…

Have you ever had one of those conversations that recharges you, inspires you, and reminds you of what this human journey is all about? My interview with Radiah Rhodes was one of those conversations and her example of love, creativity, and kindness was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we are grounded in our purpose. Radiah is an inno…

This episode is about the unexpected clarity that comes from chaos and how we can build a brighter future with our partner. When manifestation and communication meet strategic action, anything is possible.By Ken Cervera

Early one morning, Jessi Shuraleff was brushing her teeth, when her husband looked over and asked: “Are you happy?” She looked back at him and the truth came out: “No.” This was when everything changed. It was the end of Jessi saying “I’m fine” whenever someone would ask, and it was the moment she decided to stand completely in her truth. As the ho…

If you haven’t listened to Part 1 of my interview with Eve Sturges, I highly recommend you go back and listen to Ep. 42 “The Layers of Our Identity” to get fully immersed in what you’re about to hear. So, Imagine waking up one day, going about your usual routine, and receiving a phone call from a complete stranger who claims that he is your biologi…

Aubree Nichols is a self-love advocate, writer, and organizational change consultant who is transforming lives and brands with the power of authentic storytelling. When I discovered Aubree’s work, her brilliant writing, and the many courageous and vulnerable podcast interviews she’s done, I was immediately drawn in by her natural ability to deliver…

What if our idea of happiness was wrong and there was actually a simple formula to get it right? As the CEO and Founder of The New Happy, Stephanie Harrison’s mission is to share this formula with the world and redefine what it means to live a good life. Armed with over 300 studies, wisdom traditions, and real-life stories, Stephanie has cultivated…

A few years ago, I had my first haircut with Kit Shields at the Blind Barber in Highland Park. Since that time, we've have had some truly insightful chats about life, work, sobriety, and pretty much the full spectrum of the human experience. This is why for me, Kit is more than just my barber or the person I go to for grooming and self-care. She’s …

Maram Taibah is a children’s fantasy and steampunk author whose recent publication “Weathernose” explores the Cerulean Universe, a world that is only just awakening to scientific discovery and invention. Maram’s origin story as a writer is just as fascinating as the world she’s created with her fiction. From her early childhood experiences growing …

Some of us may spend our entire lives putting the needs of others above our own. But what happens when we define our self-worth based on how well we suppress our own needs, wants, goals, and dreams? Monica Vandermeer chose to break this cycle within her marriage and set a powerful example of love, openness, self-acceptance, and truth for her family…

When I first connected with Eve Sturges and learned about her journey, I realized that she was someone who truly understood the depths of human resilience and strength. As a writer and licensed marriage and family therapist, her ability to explore difficult topics with bold and heart-centered wittiness made her the perfect choice for my next guest.…

Just because the future you had in mind may look different, it doesn't mean it's not gonna be a bright one. This is a special message for all the graduates of 2020 who may be a little freaked out about what their life is gonna look like post-college. In this episode, I talk about how to navigate the minefield of expectations, the dangers of the "sh…

Neil Spector, M.D. is one of the country’s top oncologists and a cancer researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. He’s also a Lyme disease survivor and someone who understands how a life-threatening illness can strip away the veneer and reveal the truth of our humanity. At the age of 53, he almost died from a disease that should have been d…

What if we could learn to rewrite the story of our life, heal our spirit, and connect to the essence of who we are? As a soul guide, healer, author, and inspirational speaker, Kerri Hummingbird has dedicated her life to helping others transform their challenges into gifts of wisdom. In this interview, we explore what it means to live in the now and…

Barbie Parsons is Barbie the Welder. That’s not just her nickname, it’s the identity of a woman who has forged her dream life in the fire of adversity. Barbie has gone from welfare and hauling scrap metal to support her family, to becoming a world-renowned metal sculptor and five-time author. Her YouTube channel has subscribers from over 53 countri…

In the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, I struggled with the idea of releasing any content that wasn’t directly related to providing tools on how to cope and push forward in all of this chaos. Then, as I relistened to my interview with Craig Lewis I was hit with a powerful realization that his story and his message are needed now more than ever. Im…

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For any child, a home should be the most sacred place on earth. But what happens when the people we love the most betray our trust and destroy our sense of belonging? Rebecca Schaper is an extraordinary woman who has experienced the depths of this betrayal and used her story of survival as an inspirational example of hope, and forgiveness. Her docu…

By owning her truth as a domestic violence survivor, therapist, coach, and mom, Kelly Lynch has cultivated a safe space for women to own the identities they can be proud of, and to stop apologizing for not living up to the stories that were never meant for them. In 2014, she walked out of an abusive marriage with a suitcase in one arm and her daugh…

“There is no finish line where we spike the ball and do the victory dance. We are all a work in progress. There’s always something to learn about yourself.” -Liz Scott This was an excerpt from an original essay by Liz Scott, a psychologist with over 40 years of experience and the author of This Never Happened, an absolutely heart wrenching memoir a…

In 2016, Miry Whitehill delivered a baby jumper to a Syrian family who had moved to Los Angeles as refugees. When she visited their home, she discovered what she described in her 2019 Tedx Talk as: “...a haunting vacancy in the bathroom, with no evidence of life to be seen. There were no towels on the towel racks, no shampoo, toilet paper, soap, or…