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Hosted by former Showtime Exec turned Tedx Speaker and KindFluencer, Mark Shapiro.
Money has been in use for thousands of years. It's interwoven into the very fabric of our society. And while money is a tool everyone can learn to master, we each have a different relationship with it.
Are you being real about your relationship with money? Chris Girbes-Pierce wants you to be.
Even though Chris's childhood experience with money could easily be described as "bleak, challenging, and negative," that didn't stop Chris from studying the ins and outs of the financial world and becoming financially successful. Today, he helps hundreds of people create a plan and vision for their financial well-being and helps them execute on it.
If you're ready to start talking about and managing your money, tun into Episode Episode 197 of Are You Being Real. Chris sits down with Mark to discuss childhood experiences that shaped his first opinions about money, challenges he's faced on the road to financial abundance, the keys to being happy regardless of your socioeconomic status, and other tried-and-true practical advice you can begin to implement today!
Connect with Chris: LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Connect with Mark: Instagram
Show Notes:
-Childhood experiences that shaped Chris's first associations with money.
-Struggles he encountered on the road to creating financial abundance.
-How his best friend's (Lewis Howe's) father influenced his future.
-How worthiness played into his life.
-Common themes Chris has seen about people's relationship to money.
-Why money does not equate to happiness.
-How Mark dealt with guilt surrounding financial privilege.
-The key to being happy and fulfilled no matter where you are on the socioeconomic scale.
-The importance of intentional spending.
-Chris's take on financial goal setting.
-The most fulfilling acknowledgment Chris can receive as a financial planner.
Things to Check Out:•Book: The Last Safe Investment by Michael Elsberg •Podcast: Episode 63 - Michael Elsberg
Sebastian Terry is tv host, TEDx speaker, and an advocate for kindness. But while he has always longed for connection, he didn't always have the scope of impact on others as he does now.
When he was younger, Sebastian tried playing into the status quo. He played sports, he got a degree from college, and he started his own business. Yet, he still ended up feeling lost and without purpose.
It wasn't until the death of a close friend that he stopped to evaluate and realized that sticking to the status quo wasn't helping him find his purpose. So he created a list of 100 things to accomplish before he dies. As he progressed on that list, he had the realized that what truly brought fulfillment for him was to help others work on their own list of things to accomplish. This realization helped sparked the 100 Things show on Go90 and the new app to marry kindness and connection called KINDSUM which is bound to make real worldwide impact.
Being kind and connecting with others often comes down to just being willing to speak up and give a little time, energy, and care. If you'd like to know how you can do your part in making this world just a little kinder, tune in to Episode 196 of Are You Being Real!
Connect with Sebastian: 100 Things | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Kindsum.com Connect with Mark: Instagram
Show Notes:
-How Sebastian dealt with the loneliness he experienced when he moved to Los Angeles.
-What Kindsum is all about.
-Different examples of kindness that can be given.
-What activities Sebastian likes to do when he's catching up with someone.
-How thinking of yourself as 'a rookie' can both serve you and get in your way.
-How using self-deprecation can be a double-edged sword.
-Where would Sebastian rate his own kindness on a scale from 1-10?
-How to get involved with Kindsum.
Things to Check Out:•The Last Mile (Prison Rehabilitation Program) •5Rhythms Dance •Julia Grace's Silent Disco
When life isn't working out the way we want it to, we naturally look for reasons and explanations to make sense of our results. Maybe it's the economy, maybe it's the president, maybe it's the power structures, and maybe it's even an act of a higher power. But have you ever thought that maybe it's just you?
Are you being real about the bullshit in your life?
Lauren Zander is here to make sure we are. She's an author, coach, public speaker, and the co-founder of The Handel Group, a successful coaching organization whose methods are taught in over 35 major universities. In Episode 195 of Are You Being Real, Lauren joins Mark Shapiro in the studio to talk about how to cut the crap, face our fears, and love our life. If you're ready to let go of what's truly holding you back and let your freak flag fly, tune in!
Connect with Lauren: The Handel Group | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Connect with Mark: Instagram
Show Notes:
-Why Lauren wears feathers in her hair and doesn't care what people think.
-What it means to own and identify your 'freak flags.'
-Why consequences are good for you.
-How effective accountability circles work.
-What is 'truth' and which specific truth will 'set you free.'
-Why we cling to certain memories.
-What Lauren thinks about people who claim they 'have' integrity.
-Why understanding your parents is key to understanding yourself.
-How Lauren identifies bullshit in her clients.
Things to Check Out: •Recommended Podcast Episode: Episode 162 - Emily Fletcher •Book: Maybe It's You: Cut The Crap. Face Your Fears. Love Your Life. by Lauren Zander
We're taught at a young age that it's important to tell the truth, but the truth is, we all lie. We lie to protect others, to protect ourselves, for the rush, or simply to be polite. We tell big lies, small white lies, and omit truths. But what would our life be like if we actually made it a priority to tell the truth boldly and resolutely at all times?
As Pauly Ting, founder of Bold&Resolute, says: "It's f***ing scary."
On Episode 194 of the Are You Being Real Podcast, Mark and Pauly have one of the most raw and truth-filled conversations ever recorded for the podcast. Pauly gets real about the challenges of running a company based truth and living truthfully in his own life, his divorce, what radical honesty should look like, and how to tell the truth, regardless of your circumstances. It's not enough to speak your truth. You need to speak it effectively! Tune in to listen to this mic-drop of an episode!
Connect with Pauly: Bold&Resolute | WhoIsPaulyTing.com | Facebook | Instagram Connect with Mark: Instagram
Show Notes:
-The role that truth has played in Pauly's divorce.
-Pauly's vision for his next relationship.
-The shame Pauly has experienced around power dynamics.
-The value of asking "What do you want?"
-What Bold&Resolute means.
-"Radical Honesty."
-Do people REALLY want 'the truth'?
Things to Check Out: •Podcast Episode Mentioned: Episode 71 - Taylor Conroy •Podcast Episode Mentioned: Episode 144 - Steve Sims
Many people grow up wanting to learn to play an instrument like their musical idols, someday meet their favorite bands, or even become rockstars. But have you ever stopped to think what would happen if you actually accomplished all of that and then realized that you've burned out and your dream no longer fulfills you? Ask Tatiana DeMaria, she experienced it first hand after coming off a 1,000 show tour.
In Episode 193 of Are You Being Real Podcast, Tatiana and Mark sit down to discuss how to bounce back once you've burned out, how to find your true authentic voice on and off the stage, how her new music explores subjects she's avoided in the past, and how your self-expression and creative passions can be of service to others.
Connect with Tatiana: Facebook | TatianaDeMaria.com | YouTube | Instagram | MySpace
Show Notes:
-The story of how Tatiana found success while she was in high school and dealt with burnout after many years of touring.
-An idea of what her new music talks about.
-Why being true to yourself requires asking yourself important questions.
-How we sometimes hide from ourselves.
-How it feels to share her new music and the responses she's received.
-Where is the line between raw vulnerability in the music and her personal life?
-Why she was drawn to punk rock and gangster rap as a kid.
-The meaning behind the lyric "caught in the thrill of the chase."
-The most fulfilling compliment Tatiana can receive.
Things to Check Out: •New Single: "Make Me Feel" by Tatian DeMaria
If achieving your goals, feeling like your best self, or even finding the love of your life was as easy as taking one pill, would you do it? Robbe Richman, the author of The Culture Blueprint and founder of Xpill, believes it's possible.
He's helped hundreds of people, massive influencer and regular people alike, go through the Xpill activation process to see and feel the difference in their life. It's not what's in the pill that matters (what's in it will actually surprise you). It's the intention and decision behind taking it that matters.
On this episode of the Are You Being Real Podcast, Mark sits down with Robbe to talk about some of the aftermath of releasing his tell-all about his love life (Episode 190) and what's changing in his life and business because of it. Robbe and Mark also talk about what the Xpill activation process is and they both take one for different reasons while the audio is rolling. If you're interested in learning about how this process works, what it can do for you, and what you can expect moving forward on the podcast, you're going to want to sit back and tune in.
Connect with Robbe: Email | RobertRichman.com | Xpill.com | Instagram
Show Notes:
-Being present on dates.
-Why Robbe doesn't want voices in his head.
-How Robbe thinks dating apps can be improved.
-One of Mark's recent dating experiences.
-Robbe's standards for dates.
-Mark's reaction to releasing Episode 190 about his love life.
-How Episode 190 has changed the tone of Are You Being Real.
-Robbe's thoughts on having a work/life balance.
-What is an Xpill and how does it work?
-Mark & Robbe's dual Xpill process.
-Reactions to taking the Xpill on air.
Things to Check Out: •Book: X: The Story of a Magic Pill by Robert Richman •Book: The Culture Blueprint: A Guide to Building the High-Performance Workplace by Robert Richman •Blog Post: The Next Dating App (+How to Disrupt an Industry) by Robert Richman
In our celebrity-driven culture, it's easy to fall into the trap of focusing solely on our outward appearance and the image we want to project. It's especially tough when you grow up in the fashion world as Suze Yalof Schwartz did. Through her hard work, she became known as The Fairy Godmother of Makeovers and a lynchpin of outward transformation at Elle, Marie Claire, and Vogue and many shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show. But now, she's focusing on a more legacy-driven mission that centers around transforming people on the inside first all through a minimum of ten minutes a day.
On Episode 191 of the Are You Being Real Podcast, I sit down with Suze Yalof Schwartz, founder of Unplug Meditation and author of Unplug: A Simple Guide to Meditation for Busy Skeptics and Modern Soul Seekers. She talks about why she went from a 'dream job' in the fashion industry to her new meditation venture with Unplug, how meditation can truly be accessible for anyone, and some really great tips for stress, self-consciousness, and making every day a unique experience. Join me on her 30 Day Challenge to inner peace and transformation through meditation and download the Unplug App today!
Connect with Suze: Suze's Bio | Unplug.com | Instagram
Show Notes:
-How Suze became 'The Fairy Godmother of Makeovers'
-How she would facilitate the outward transformation for her subject during a makeover.
-Why she left a 'dream job' in NYC to move to LA.
-What led to the founding of Unplug Meditation.
-Current shifts in society regarding meditation.
-How having a meditation practice affects Mark and Suze.
-How writing for personal blogs stokes Suze's creativity.
-How to get a radical inner-makeover through the 30 Day Challenge using the Unplug App.
Other resources mentioned: •The Unplug 30-Day Challenge •Unplug App •Unplug by Suze Yalof Schwartz •Getting Over John Doe by Suze Yalof Schwartz •Inner Gym by Light Watkins •Light Watkins - Episode #35: Shine Your Inner-Light Through Intuition & Meditation. •Light Watkins - Episode #156: The Art of Living on PURPOSE •What's Your Catnip by Mary Griffin
For the past 189 episodes, Mark has gotten his guests to open up about all sorts of real and raw topics. But for the first time in three years, he's going fully solo and opening up about one of his most important life-long quests: to find romantic love.
Ever since Mark was a kid, he had dreams of finding 'the love of his life' and starting a family. Now, at age 36, he finds himself single after experiencing incredible highs and devastating lows. While experiencing a fraction of the frustration he's felt would be enough for some to swear off their pursuit of love, it's only caused him to strengthen his resolve and double-down on calling in the person he desires.
In Episode 190, Mark gets real about what's worked romantically for him and what has not. He shares how his vision for his soulmate has evolved over the past years, embarrassing and frustrating experiences with technology, lessons learned from going on 100+ first dates, and how his marriage and divorce has shaped the man he is today.
While this episode was uncomfortable for him to record, Mark hopes you find this episode interesting, entertaining, relatable, and valuable! <3
Connect with Mark: AreYouBeingReal.com | Email | Instagram
Show Notes:
-Mark's role models for love.
-How he met 'the love of his life.'
-How he coped with his divorce after 11 years.
-Mark's original vision for his dream girl.
-An embarrassing tool Mark used to analyze his dating life.
-His thoughts on dating apps (especially Bumble).
-The 3 biggest challenges Mark faces in his dating life.
-How a lonely night watching Pitch Perfect 2 helped him re-evaluate his original vision.
-What is "passionate ambivalence" and how has it shown up in Mark's dating life.
-Mark's commitment and hope for the future.
As human beings, we crave the safety, love, and acceptance of others and are edified when we can return the same. It's what's driven us to gather into tribes, families, and other forms of community since the beginning of time. However, we may find from time to time that the communities we find ourselves in may not fully meet our expectations or vision for what they could be.
How would your life be different if you could cultivate your own community, just as you envision it?
"Details make everything."
In Episode 189 of the Are You Being Real Podcast, Mark sits down with former Summit Series executive and co-found of Open-Circles.co, David Denberg. David is a master community builder and relationship manager and is one of the most energetic and charismatic individuals Mark has ever met. Tune in and listen as David shares his philosophy on community and what it takes to build it, some tried-and-true tips and tricks he's used to create events and gatherings that leave a lasting impression on attendees, and the importance of building and sustaining relationships (especially with family).
Connect with David: Blockchain Unbound: Tokyo | Email | Bali2018: Open-Circles.co | Instagram
Show Notes:
-How David first got involved with Summit Series.
-What it takes to build community and why he's driven to do so.
-Aristotle's Three Types of Friendship
-What he does to set a vibe and make incredible impressions on others.
-How to be present in the moment and also be one step ahead.
-Tips and tricks on how to build and sustain relationships.
-The art of giving and receiving in relationships.
-The To-Do List vs. The To-Be List
-The importance of food and family in David's life.
Imagine being able to always feel it seems that everything you want and need is showing up for you at the same time and everything is in your favor. Wouldn't that be amazing? Jackie thinks so, and she's here to help us make that a reality for us by showing us the basic of how to tap into our flow consciousness.
On Episode 188, Mark sits down with the co-founder of The Flow Consciousness Institute and author of the upcoming book Flow: The Art of Effortless Living, Jackie Knechtel. She one of the most well-traveled, energetic people I know and she is a master at living intentionally in flow. In this episode, she shows us how we can learn to more easily follow the breadcrumbs that life leaves in our path, how we should look at goal setting when we're looking to get in and stay in flow, and why our society's obsession with making everything harder is completely bullshit.
Connect with Jackie: Flow-Mastery.com | JackieKnechtel.com | Instagram
Show Notes:
-What it means to "be love."
-How consistently shift from doing to being.
-What made her mentor's coach, Steve Hardison, different from other teachers she has met.
-Jackie's view on attachment to goals.
-The difference between flow state vs flow consciousness.
-What you can do if you are not in flow.
-How our culture's programming causes unnecessary suffering.
-Why relationships offer the greatest opportunity for growth.
-Jackie's favorite nonfiction books.
-The relationship between resistance and flow.
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