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Extraordinary America

America has always been about freedom, opportunity, and the pursuit of happiness. However, most Americans are not free when it comes to the financial front. Most are under financial slavery due to losing their jobs, having stagnant wages due to outsourcing, inflation due to money printing, and debt of all kinds. Wealth and income inequality runs rampant across America while the middle class has all but disappeared! Where there is no freedom, there can never be opportunity nor happiness. Such a disconnect between who we are as Americans and our Financial reality cannot be allowed to continue.

Therefore, Extraordinary America is about the abolition of financial slavery. It is about the financial freedom of the 99%. It is about Americans awakening and unleashing the Extraordinary within themselves and setting themselves free!

The truth is Americans are Extraordinary. As immigrants and descendants of immigrants, they have overcome insurmountable obstacles and barriers with their pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit, and this time is no different. Americans should never give up or surrender to hopelessness and despair, no matter how bad the situation is, no matter how much the odds are stacked against them. Just as spring overcomes winter, Day overcomes Night, the light within us shall overcome the darkness around us. Its time for us to know that we are our own saviors, that there is an Extraordinary within us waiting to be unleashed, that freedom is our birthright and that we shall realize the American Dream!

The path to financial freedom is by educating and transforming ourselves into Entrepreneurs and Investors on the light side! In this podcast Cosmos Dar interviews Entrepreneurs and Investors who fought against the odds, and in many cases came from humble beginnings to attain financial freedom, to see how they did it. He hopes through all these stories that the Extraordinary within the audience shall awaken, that they shall take the actions necessary to abolish financial slavery from their lives and finally Realize the American dream!

Latest Episodes:

Having the Right Mindset for Success in Life and Business with Kim Adele Randall Sep 05, 2024

Show notes

Kim shares her remarkable journey from starting as a hairdresser at 15 to becoming an accomplished executive coach and transformational leader. Throughout her career, she transitioned from the hairdressing industry to financial services and IT, navigating challenges such as severe allergies and setbacks with resilience and determination.

Kim emphasizes the importance of strategic vision, outlining her approach to setting long-term goals and breaking them into actionable steps. She discusses the power of belief in driving significant change and highlights the significance of embracing curiosity and challenging limiting beliefs.

Kim provides valuable insights on the balance between appealing to rational logic and emotions and cultivating a supportive network to combat external and internal doubts. Overall, Kim's wealth of experience and wisdom offer invaluable guidance for individuals seeking to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and overcome obstacles.

Highlights:

{02:50} Kim's Background and Career Journey

{04:50} Strategic Vision and Planning

{14:45} Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

{19:30} Appealing to Rationality and Emotion

{29:30} Combatting External and Internal Doubts

Kim Adele Randall bio:

Kim Adele Rando is a renowned business consultant and best-selling author who uses over 25 years of expertise and specialized skills, including body language analysis, to empower CEOs to navigate complexities, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable success.

She's the CEO of Authentic Achievements, where her clientele consists of visionaries ready to break free from the time-sacrifice cycle without compromising financial success. She specializes in orchestrating six- and seven-figure top-line revenue through strategic customer listening. Her approach involves implementing cutting-edge systems to optimize profit margins and foster sustainable growth. As an experienced fractional CEO/CEO and coach, she championed sustainable success for individuals and organizations.

She has delivered exceptional results for renowned organizations such as Capital One, Sage, and Barclays and has been seen on TEDx, Zondra, Roku, IMDb, Amazon, Fire TV, and Apple TV.

Connect with Kim:

Website: https://www.authenticachievements.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimadele

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authenticachievements

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimadele10

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Kimadele10

Kim Adele Randall: Preview Sep 03, 2024

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Kim shares her remarkable journey from starting as a hairdresser at 15 to becoming an accomplished executive coach and transformational leader. Throughout her career, she transitioned from the hairdressing industry to financial services and IT, navigating challenges such as severe allergies and setbacks with resilience and determination.

{You can hear the full episode on September 5th}

Understanding the Secrets of Success with Dr Matt Markel Aug 29, 2024

Show notes

Dr. Matt discusses his diverse background, spanning the defense industry to self-driving cars. Dr. Matt shares insights into his strategic vision and career evolution, emphasizing the importance of working on endeavors larger than oneself.

He delves into balancing personal desires as an investor and corporate leader, addressing imposter syndrome and the fear of discomfort. He highlights essential CEO skills such as perseverance, attitude, strong team building, and understanding of human nature in business.

Dr. Matt reflects on lessons learned, advising his younger self to prioritize relationships and trust one's instincts. The conversation concludes with focusing on finding happiness in anticipating success and celebrating small victories along the journey of continuous progress.

Highlights:

{03:00} Dr. Matt's background in the defense industry and transition to self-driving cars

{09:00} Balancing competing desires as an investor and corporate leader

{11:40} Overcoming imposter syndrome and fear of discomfort

{16:00} Essential skills for a successful CEO

{22:00} Lessons learned & Advice to younger self

{33:15} Finding happiness in anticipating success and continuously moving forward

Dr. Matt Markel bio:

Matt is an entrepreneur, corporate leader, investor, author, speaker, and engineer. Guided by the belief that there has to be a better way, he has forged I have had a remarkable career as a technology leader and entrepreneur with a background in corporate leadership. In engineering, technology, and product development, he has excelled in both the defense and commercial sectors.

Doctor Matt is a compelling speaker who simplifies complex topics, drawing on his extensive insight. As the CEO of Spartan Radar, a radar technology company, Doctor Matt is dedicated to advancing radar capabilities through cutting-edge software.

He's also the author of Radar for Fully Autonomous Driving, a seminal resource shaping the future of self-driving cars. Beyond this, he's an active investor in entertainment and retail projects, a founding investor in Amani Resorts and the Business Ethics and Education Commission, and an advisor in the e-commerce and financial domains.

Dr. Max's Journey includes creating and leading the radar division of ghost autonomy and advancing collision avoidance for a tension-freecell drive. Previously, he led the radar team at Weibo, contributing to multiple generations of radar technology for self-driving fleets. At Raytheon, he served as a principal engineering fellow technical director for Raytheon Advanced Electronic Warfare and the principal investigator for radar and EW research programs.

Connect with Dr. Matt:

Website: https://mattmarkel.com

https://www.spartanradar.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-markel

Dr Matt Markel: Preview Aug 27, 2024

Show notes

Dr. Matt discusses his diverse background, spanning the defense industry to self-driving cars. Dr. Matt shares insights into his strategic vision and career evolution, emphasizing the importance of working on endeavors larger than oneself.

{You can hear the full episode on Thursday August 29th}

Having Empathy and Inducing the Ripple Effect to Overcome Polarity in America with Sue Ryan Aug 22, 2024

Show notes

Sue shares her background in enterprise application software and family caregiving, highlighting the importance of aligning personal and professional goals.

Sue discusses the strategic vision behind her career trajectory, emphasizing the integration of business and caregiving experiences to help others navigate similar challenges. She also reflects on the motivating factors behind her family caregiving role, emphasizing the importance of self-care and learning from personal experiences. The discussion extends to the holistic nature of caregiving, including physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects, and how it impacts personal and professional life.

Sue addresses the challenges individuals face in balancing self-care with professional responsibilities, particularly the guilt associated with prioritizing oneself. The conversation shifts to the role of empathy in business leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding and supporting employees' needs.

Highlights:

{02:45} Background in enterprise application software and family caregiving

{07:45} Self Care Importance

{14:05} Empathy - Integrating business and caregiving experiences

{23:30} The importance of aligning personal values with professional success.

Sue Ryan bio:

Sue is the founder of Sue Ryan Solutions, and as a speaker, coach, author, and educator, she guides people to become their greatest by leading themselves and others.

She also guides business leaders to excellence and businesses to retain and leverage their valuable family caregiving employees so they can thrive together for more than 30 years. Her professional career was in enterprise application software. In sales, she worked with clients ranging from entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 C-Suite leaders in more than 700 organizations and many industries to successfully navigate significant change.

Their organizations recognized hundreds of millions in revenue gains and operational efficiency improvements. Sales and operations teams consistently Deliver results-driven and record-breaking performances; she has worked with clients such as the International Monetary Fund, Tribune Media, Marriott Hotels, the World Bank, and John Deere. She's an extraordinary American, and I'm honored to have her on board.

Connect with Sue:

Website: https://sueryan.solutions

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan

Sue Ryan: Preview Aug 20, 2024

Show notes

Sue discusses the strategic vision behind her career trajectory, emphasizing the integration of business and caregiving experiences to help others navigate similar challenges. She also reflects on the motivating factors behind her family caregiving role, emphasizing the importance of self-care and learning from personal experiences. The discussion extends to the holistic nature of caregiving, including physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects, and how it impacts personal and professional life.

{You can hear the full episode on Thursday August 22nd}

Staying Happy as Americans Despite the Negativity of the Election Cycle with Miluna Fausch Aug 15, 2024

Show notes

In this featuring guest Dr. Melina Fausch, listeners are taken on a journey through Dr. Fausch's personal and professional experiences, from her roots in a small Midwest town to her evolution into holistic psychology. Dr. Fausch candidly discusses her battle with a brain tumor and the transformative healing journey that followed, emphasizing the importance of self-care and spiritual exploration.

The episode delves into Dr. Fausch's career trajectory, from her background in acting and singing to her transition into coaching business professionals. It highlights the crucial role of self-awareness and embracing one's strengths. Practical advice is shared on overcoming stage fright and fear of public speaking, alongside insights into effective communication strategies for executives.

Dr. Fausch also explores the power of intuition, emphasizing the significance of inner reflection and meditation for problem-solving. Throughout, listeners are encouraged to embark on their journey of self-discovery, authenticity, and pursuing joy in life and business, reflecting on the American identity and cultural attitudes toward happiness. Dr. Fausch's anecdotes, practical tips, and profound insights guide individuals seeking to tap into their inner potential and lead more fulfilling lives.

Highlights:

{02:30} Dr. Fausch's background

{04:40} Dr. Fausch's experience with a brain tumor and her subsequent healing journey

{11:00} Overcoming stage fright and fear of public speaking

{20:30} The significance of effective communication

{25:30} Understanding and harnessing intuition as a powerful tool for problem-solving

{31:00} Lessons learned

Miuna Fausch bio:

Dr. Miluna Fausch is an executive, communication, and presence coach. She is the founder and president of Pitch Perfect Soul Coaching LLC and wrote the award-winning book Uplevel Your Communication. Evolve your presence and speech to change everything.

She is a professional actor and singer from show business with a BS in music business and a PhD in holistic psychology. Dr. Miluna Fausch has multi-passioned business experience in sales, retail investing, and serving on nonprofit boards.

Her gift for problem-solving and tutoring with cultural sensitivity has helped high-achieving executives from around the globe find their inner voice and make an impact when they work with her. She has helped executives from Google, Eighty Row High Solutions, Soft Docs, Peloton, Chevron, and Ford.

Connect with Dr. Miluna:

Website: https://milunafausch.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmiluna

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miFauschfausch

Miluna Fausch: Prevew Aug 13, 2024

Show notes

In this featuring guest Dr. Melina Fausch, listeners are taken on a journey through Dr. Fausch's personal and professional experiences, from her roots in a small Midwest town to her evolution into holistic psychology. Dr. Fausch candidly discusses her battle with a brain tumor and the transformative healing journey that followed, emphasizing the importance of self-care and spiritual exploration.

The episode delves into Dr. Fausch's career trajectory, from her background in acting and singing to her transition into coaching business professionals. It highlights the crucial role of self-awareness and embracing one's strengths. Practical advice is shared on overcoming stage fright and fear of public speaking, alongside insights into effective communication strategies for executives.

Dr. Fausch also explores the power of intuition, emphasizing the significance of inner reflection and meditation for problem-solving. Throughout, listeners are encouraged to embark on their journey of self-discovery, authenticity, and pursuing joy in life and business, reflecting on the American identity and cultural attitudes toward happiness. Dr. Fausch's anecdotes, practical tips, and profound insights guide individuals seeking to tap into their inner potential and lead more fulfilling lives.

Highlights:

{02:30} Dr. Fausch's background

{04:40} Dr. Fausch's experience with a brain tumor and her subsequent healing journey

{11:00} Overcoming stage fright and fear of public speaking

{20:30} The significance of effective communication

{25:30} Understanding and harnessing intuition as a powerful tool for problem-solving

{31:00} Lessons learned

Miuna Fausch bio:

Dr. Miluna Fausch is an executive, communication, and presence coach. She is the founder and president of Pitch Perfect Soul Coaching LLC and wrote the award-winning book Uplevel Your Communication. Evolve your presence and speech to change everything.

She is a professional actor and singer from show business with a BS in music business and a PhD in holistic psychology. Dr. Miluna Fausch has multi-passioned business experience in sales, retail investing, and serving on nonprofit boards.

Her gift for problem-solving and tutoring with cultural sensitivity has helped high-achieving executives from around the globe find their inner voice and make an impact when they work with her. She has helped executives from Google, Eighty Row High Solutions, Soft Docs, Peloton, Chevron, and Ford.

Connect with Dr. Miluna:

Website: https://milunafausch.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmiluna

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miFauschfausch

Starting a Third Political Party vs Your Own Business in America with Leo Popik Aug 08, 2024

Show notes

Leo shared insights into his strategic vision, which has evolved, fueled by a deep-seated desire to effect positive change and his innate entrepreneurial spirit. Delving into the challenges and decision-making processes involved, Leo discussed his transition from politics to entrepreneurship, highlighting the practical considerations and personal realizations that guided his path.

Leo shares the rarity of successful third-party politics in the United States, contrasting it with other nations while emphasizing the importance of assessing individual resources and motivations. Leo eloquently underscored the significance of entrepreneurship and business as powerful avenues for both personal fulfillment and societal impact, particularly in counterbalancing the influence of lobbyists and major corporations in politics.

Leo shares invaluable insights into the essential attributes of successful entrepreneurship, offering strategies for identifying one's passion, talent, and economic viability to chart a course toward success. Leo emphasized the importance of remaining true to one's entrepreneurial vision and values, eschewing compromises for short-term gains, and highlighting the necessity of resilience and determination in overcoming obstacles along the journey to success.

Highlights:

{05:30} Leo's strategic vision has evolved over the years

{09:40} The rarity of successful third-party politics in the United States compared to other countries

{15:00} The significance of entrepreneurship

{29:00} The American Dream and the essential attributes of successful entrepreneurship

{34:00} The mindset needed to scale a business

Leo Popik bio:

Leo is the founder and CEO of Leading Peers, the premier community for CEOs to connect, collaborate, and grow. With over 20 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur and business leader, he is passionate about helping leaders live impactful, rewarding lives. Leading Peers' mission is to help CEOs succeed so their people and businesses prosper. The organization's vision is to be the largest organization in the world, supporting CEOs seeking to evolve as leaders and grow.

With his master's degree from Harvard, he became a public servant and politician in Argentina at age 24. At 26, he was Argentina's Under Secretary of Public Administration. After leaving office, he launched a new political party and ran as a candidate in two elections. He published a book advocating for a monetary union in South America and ran two public policy think tanks.

At 30, he launched his first company in leisure travel. On the other hand, he founded another farming company, and his business took off. However, his political party required too much commitment to succeed, so he quit politics.

At 32 in 2008, he left his first two companies to launch his third international corporate event management business, moving to Brazil as part of the plan to grow the business. As CEO of his events company, he helped it grow from inception to $12 million in annual revenues. However, the pandemic halted his company's multimillion-dollar revenue, which led him to start Leading Peers.

Connect with Leo:

Website: http://www.leadingpeers.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leandropopik

Leo Popik: Preview Aug 06, 2024

Show notes

Leo shared insights into his strategic vision, which has evolved, fueled by a deep-seated desire to effect positive change and his innate entrepreneurial spirit. Delving into the challenges and decision-making processes involved, Leo discussed his transition from politics to entrepreneurship, highlighting the practical considerations and personal realizations that guided his path.

{You can hear the full episode on Thursday August 8th}

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