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With over 200 episodes, fascinating and inspiring guests such as Lewis Howes, Ricki Lake, the Real Jerry Maguire – Leigh Steinberg, and with over 500,000 people having tuned in globally, come join the conversation and help us explore what it means to be authentic in a world that doesn’t necessarily want you to be, or make it easy.
Hosted by former Showtime Exec turned Tedx Speaker and KindFluencer, Mark Shapiro.
Biet Simkin Glass wasn't always a spiritual thought leader and meditation teacher. After being signed by Sony and living the rock and roll lifestyle, she (in her own words) 'fell apart' as a heroin addict. But after a series of life-altering and eye-opening events (such as the death of her first child and her first), she started on the path of sobriety and discovering her best self.
Today, she uses lessons she's learned from loss and love to helping others find their best selves through meditation and coaching, including Mark, who she helped get through a downer-day by sharing a breathing exercise and sharing her infectious positive spirit.
To hear how Biet continues to develop and pursue an enlightened life despite all the challenges she's faced, check out Episode 217 of Are You Being Real!
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Show Notes:
-How the loss of her first child helped her the best version of herself.
-What gave her hope through tragedy.
-What authenticity means to Biet and how pain and suffering play into it.
-The importance of remembering who you are.
-Biet's daily ritual for honoring herself.
-What we can expect from her new book "Don't Just Sit There."
-Biet's opinion on drugs.
-Why she is curious about experiencing death.
Things to Check Out:• Book: "Don't Just Sit There" by Biet Simkin
"You don't need to be personally affected by a specific trauma or tragedy to be the voice of a movement. You just need to care."
That belief is behind Sanyika The Firestarter's drive and success.
Having experienced being 'broke as a joke' and hitting rock bottom in every area of his life, he's a shining example of the power of finding your fire within, turning your life around, and using your voice to create real impact in the world. Today, he uses his passion for speaking and entertainment to create uplifting content for causes he believes in like The Teddy Bear Campaign, a project aimed to help fan the flames for gun reform and bring awareness to the number of children affected by gun violence.
To learn how Sanyika turned his life around 'in an instant,' how he's evolved as an artist, how you can get involved in his inspiring projects, and how he continues to fan the fire within, check out Episode 216 of Are You Being Real?.
Enjoy!!
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Show Notes:
-"The Lion & The 12 Hyenas" and how it relates to each of us.
-What Sanyika's own journey of authenticity looked like and what needed to change.
-All about The Teddy Bear Campaign
-Why you should stop rejecting praise.
-Why he feels he can be a voice for a movement.
-How each of us can become involved with his projects.
Things to Check Out:• TeddyBearCampaign.org • Crowd Funding for The Teddy Bear Campaign • Sanyika's Main Site: Firestarter LIVE
"Your net worth will only go as high as your self-worth."
Too many people are settling for the hand that life has dealt them. They're either content with the meager results or aren't aware that they can get much more out of life than they currently are.
This was clear to Susie Carder from a young age. She grew up in a household of poverty where there were nine children and hand-me-down underwear was the norm. Seeing herself in a place where she didn't want to be for the rest of her life, she began her journey as a life-long learner to learn the ins and out of business and what it takes to become financially successful.
Flash forward to the present day and Susie is at the top of her game. She's made her clients and herself more money that they call her 'The Profit Coach.' But more importantly, she's developed incredible self-worth that continues to propel her forward and achieve breakthrough after breakthrough.
Want to learn more about how Susie created a massive net worth and even greater self-worth? Then tune into Episode 215 of Are You Being Real?.
Enjoy!!
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Show Notes:
-Susie's "Am I Being Real?" story.
-Susie's childhood and how it influenced her entrepreneurship.
-The role authenticity plays in Susie's business.
-Susie's best advice to discover and nurture your gifts.
-Why even coaches have a coach.
-What we can expect from her new book "From Bootstrap to Big Time"
Things to Check Out:• Main Site: SusieCarder.com • "From Bootstrap to Big Time" by Susie Carder
To make the greatest impact during our short stay on this planet, it's important to always be pursuing our 'peak mind.' Some of the most crucial elements for a peak mind include a growth mindset, positive habits, authentically sharing our gifts, and not putting off tomorrow what you can let shine today. And that's exactly what
Michael is the co-founder of Global Citizen and the host of the newly launched podcast called "Peak Mind with Michael Trainer." He's also one of Mark's best friends. And although they're both cut from the same cloth and have interviewed some of the best minds of our time, Michael hasn't wanted to publish his interviews or his podcast until now.
To get the inside scoop to why now was the right time to share his podcast and why a 'peak mind' is so important, check out Mark and Michael's interview on Episode 214 of the Are You Being Real? show! They also go into how authenticity plays into achieving a peak mind, lessons he learned from Tom Petty's death, and some practical tips to building rapport with anyone, including strangers (something Michael is gifted at).
Enjoy!!
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Show Notes:
-Michael's "Am I Being Real?" story.
-The importance of sharing your gifts and receiving feedback.
-The intersection of authenticity and a 'peak mind.'
-What held Michael back from sharing his podcast sooner.
-The importance of meeting people where they are at.
-How Michael creates rapport with anyone, including complete strangers.
-Important issues we should all be educating ourselves on for the future.
-What we can expect from his podcast, "Peak Mind with Michael Trainer"
Things to Check Out:• "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins • Peak Mind with Michael Trainer
By the time Suzy Batiz had reached 38, she had already experienced multiple failures in business and in life and had just gone through her second bankruptcy and was suffering from depression. Shit got real for her. It got so real that when she had the inspiration to develop what we know today as 'Poo-Pourri', she got right to work and went from broke to creating a $400M+ empire and brand.
And she credits it all to 'doing what turns you on.'
Are you being real about how you do with your ideas, inspiration, and life when shit gets real?
Tune into Episode 213 to hear Suzy and Mark discuss the origins of Poo~Pourri, what Suzy did to overcome her depression and get through her financial struggles, why you should treat your ideas, inspiration, and businesses like a baby, and why it's important to do what turns you on instead of what others expect.
Enjoy!!
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Show Notes:
-Suzy shares her story of pitching Guess Jeans when she was younger, struggling through bankruptcy, and other life-changing struggles.
-What she thinks about 'riding the wave' instead of courageously doing what turns you on.
-Why she treats her business like a living organism.
-What shifted in her mind when she was inspired to create Poo~Pourri.
-Why she needs space when making big decisions.
-What is her biggest opportunity for growth at the moment?
-What she is most proud of in her life.
Things to Check Out:• Poo~Pourri • Supernatural • Viktor E. Frankl's "Man's Search For Meaning"
Do you dwell on your past? Are you anxious about the future? You're not alone. Many people relive past experiences over and over in the head, wondering what might have been, or fret about tomorrow thinking "What if." But what we fail to realize in those moments, is that we're passing up a once-in-a-lifetime moment that we could be learning from in the here and now.
Are you being real living true and living in the present?
In Episode 212, Mark sits down with mindfulness coach and author, Ora Nadrich. She's an expert at helping others live authentically in the present. After the passing of her sister, Ora has doubled-down on living in the moment and treating each moment like it's only one worth living. And in this episode, she shares why the past is a great teacher, how authenticity plays into mindfulness, how to create better relationships with our desires and attachments, and she shares some of her favorite techniques to savor the present.
Enjoy!!
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Show Notes:
-How her sister's passing inspired her new book Live True.
-What life looks like after reconciling her past.
-Why there is magic in the present moment.
-How authenticity plays into mindfulness.
-What pulls Ora out of the present and what brings her back.
Things to Check Out:• Episode 119: Ora Nadrich • Book: Live True by Ora Nadrich
Putting yourself out there and showing the world your real self can be intimidating. As human beings, we crave acceptance from our peers and always want to be seen in the best light. And in a world of where superficiality and always 'looking cool' is the norm, it takes a brave person to share who they truly are with others.
And for Mark, it's not just a good idea; it's fundamental to our happiness and peace in the long run.
If you truly want to be appreciated and be at peace with yourself for who we truly are, and not for who others want or think us to be, you need to give others a chance at seeing the real you. And with a little practice, being the real you at all times can become the new status quo.
In Episode 211, Mark records a solo episode where he presents a compelling case for why we should remove our masks and let others see more of who we truly are, when it's a good time to be vulnerable, and why social media doesn't always (if rarely) reflect what's actually going on. He also shares an exciting new project we're working on with the Are You Being Real Facebook page! We hope you'll join us in highlighting the 'real' you come across.
Enjoy!!
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Show Notes:
-Why connection requires attention.
-The simple, but intimidating, key to being seen more.
-How Social Media and the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" relate.
-Why we need to be aware if we're acting like the Sun or the Wind.
-The benefits of taking off our 'masks' and showing our true selves.
-An invitation to find your edge and be the real you.
-The new Are You Being Real? Facebook page project to highlight 'reals.'
Things to Check Out:• Robert Greene's The Laws of Human Nature • The "Are You Being Real?" Facebook Page
What does it take to build a successful brand and business? What does it take to change a company culture? What does it take to build authentic brand loyalty? What does it take to disrupt Big Ketchup?
Masterful Authentic Storytelling.
This is what Scott Norton used to take Sir Kensington's, a popular condiment brand built on integrity and charm, from a small startup to ultimately being bought out by Unilever. From the backstory of the titular character "Sir Kensington" to the story weaving of how the company sources its ingredients and labor, the art of authentically telling a story has been a crucial ingredient every step of the way. And it's not something that's just unique to him. Anyone can tap into their own experiences and creativity to build a brand like his.
In this episode, Mark and Scott talk about the origin of Sir Kensington's, how Scott redefined his role at the company so he could play to his strengths, why company culture and finding balance as a manager is so important, and what it integrity and charm mean. And of course, Scott also openly shares his most effective authentic storytelling techniques.
Enjoy!!
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Show Notes:
-The origin story of Sir Kensington and Scott's journey as a co-founder.
-How Scott used his strengths to change the company culture.
-Scott's take on finding Balance as a manager.
-Some of Scott's favorite storytelling elements.
-Scott's biking trip around the world and the lessons he learned.
-Why Scott is interested in cybersecurity.
-The importance of 'integrity' and 'charm.'
-The one lesson he would want his son to learn.
Things to Check Out:• Sir Kensington • Calendly
"When you do things right, your network is your net worth."
No matter who we are or what we want to accomplish, we could all use a little more help from our friends. And if you want to attract more help and connections into your life, you've got to get into the habit of going 'the extra mile.' It's one of his keys for becoming a 'super connector,' someone with a solid network that's deeper and wider than 99% of the people you'll meet. And Chris Winfield is one of the best out there.
Chris has been featured in many reputable publications such as USA Today, TIME, and The Wall Street Journal and is the founder of Unfair Advantage Live, the premier publicity event for coaches, entrepreneurs and authors. He's one of the foremost experts in network and relationship building today. And with his tips and strategies, anyone can grow and become the 'super connector' of their network.
If you're ready to learn how to go 'the extra mile' and become a 'super connector' yourself, then tune into Episode 209 of Are You Being Real! Chris also goes into why vulnerability is key in relationship building, his take on cultivating large networks vs. small networks, why he makes it a priority to meet a new person every day, and also how he manages to only work 16 hours a week and still find success.
Enjoy!!
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Show Notes:
-Why Chris chose to share about his faith in God and his struggles with alcohol with his audience.
-What it takes to build a real relationship with others.
-How to create win-win situations and why you should always go 'the extra mile.'
-"The Field of Diamonds" An exercise to start developing relationships in your own network.
-Tips on building relationships with "The Press"
-Chris's take on large networks vs. small networks.
-How Chris manages to work 16 hour weeks.
-Chris's current greatest opportunity for growth.
Things to Check Out:• Chris Winfield's Blog • Chris Winfield's "Top 20 Most Influential People" Worksheet • Book: The Millionaire's Course by Marc Allen • Unfair Advantage Live
No one wants to come across as disagreeable, 'too good', or an overall a-hole. Which is why, for many, saying "NO" is one of the hardest and most uncomfortable words they can say to someone.
But for Mark, it's become one of the most empowering words in his vocabulary. Using it has helped him find some of the biggest 'YES'es in his life, both professionally and personally.
Do you define and vocalize your boundaries?
Do you use your time and energy for what matters most to you?
Are you being real about your relationship with the word "No"?
On Episode 208 of Are You Being Real, Mark goes deep into the word No. He discusses why it's so hard to say, why it's important to use it, when it's an appropriate time to say it, and how to say it so that you set your boundaries all the while acknowledging others and keeping the relationship on good terms. He also shares some special strategies for when the person you need to say No to is your significant other or your boss.
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Show Notes:
-Why it's so tough to say No.
-Why it's so important to say No.
-Where Mark finds it hard to say No, personally and professionally.
-Your three options when presented with a Yes or No question.
-When is it okay to say No?
-How to literally say No.
-Tips and strategies when you need to say No to your significant other or your boss.
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