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317 Shelby Stanger - Your Ego Is Not Your Amigo, Let Go & Surrender to Your Wild Ideas Jun 09, 2023

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Embark on an exhilarating adventure with Shelby Stanger as she hosts "Wild Ideas Worth Living." Through captivating interviews with adventurers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, Stanger dives deep into the transformative power of adventure and nature. From inspiring stories of resilience and courage to practical tips and motivational insights, this podcast will ignite your passion for embracing new experiences. Join Stanger as she explores surfing, mountaineering, and other awe-inspiring journeys, leaving you feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your own wild ideas. Get ready to break out of your comfort zone and unleash your inner adventurer with "Wild Ideas Worth Living."

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Key Takeaways

Discover how Shelby Stanger's love for surfing transformed her life and taught her valuable lessons about relaxation and going with the flow.
Learn how podcasting became a powerful tool for Shelby’s career in adventure journalism, thanks to the guidance of Harry Duran.
Find out about Shelby’s book, "Wild Ideas: Creativity from the Inside Out," which delves into the transformative power of adventure and features case studies of both big and small adventures.
Explore Shelby’s mindset of investing in oneself and taking risks, even in the face of fear.
Uncover Shelby’s journey in securing sponsorships for her podcast and how she eventually partnered with REI to further her mission.
Be inspired to embrace a mindset of adventure and creativity, and understand the profound impact even a small adventure can have on one's life.

Tweetable Quotes

“I loved the interview part of journalism the best. I wish I could just do interviews without writing the stories, but there was no medium for that. And then I listened to podcasts, and I loved Tim Ferriss's show, but I'd always wished he'd interviewed more women and talked about adventure because that's my love language.”

“I think surfing is just a really unique activity. It demands you to be present, demands you to go with the flow. And you're never going to be that good at it unless you're really lucky.”

“I used to think you needed to claw your way up a mountain and no, let go and surrender to the elements and the forces around you. If it's meant to happen, it will. You just have to have a little bit more grace. So that's probably the biggest thing I've changed my mind about, like, not efforting as much, more like going with the flow. Your Ego Is Not Your Amigo, Let Go & Surrender”

Connect With Shelby

Shelby's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelby-stanger/

Shelby's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shelbystanger/

Shelby's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShelbyStangerProductions/

Shelby's Twitter - https://twitter.com/ShelbyPodcasts

Shelby's Email - Shelby@ShelbyStanger.com

Shelby's Website - https://shelbystanger.com/will-to-wild

Resources Mentioned

1. Vans Warp Tour - https://www.vanswarpedtour.com/

2. REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) - https://www.rei.com/

3. Strengths Finder Test by Gallup - [Website](https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253868/popular-cliftonstrengths-assessment-products.aspx)

4. Sylvia Ma's Entrepreneurship Program at UCSD - [Website](https://www.ucsd.edu/)

5. Tim Ferriss's Podcast - [Website](https://tim.blog/podcast/)

6. Vitamin Joy Podcast by Selby Stranger - [Website](https://shelbystanger.com/vitamin-joy/)

7. Selby Stranger's Book "Will to Wild Adventures"

8. Greg Graffin of Bad Religion - [Website](http://www.badreligion.com/)

9. Steve Van Dorn - [Website](https://www.vans.com/team/skate/steve-van-doren.html)

10. Squadcast - [Website](https://squadcast.fm/)

11. New York Times - [Website](https://www.nytimes.com/)

12. CNN - [Website](https://edition.cnn.com/)

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316 JJ Flizanes - Unleashing Your Frequency and Walking Your Authentic Path May 18, 2023

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Episode Summary

Motivational speaker and coach, JJ Flizanes shares her powerful insights on personal growth, podcasting, and the Law of Attraction. With a refreshing take on introversion and confidence, JJ emphasizes the importance of frequency, resonance, and finding mentors who embody your aspirations. Through tactical tools and exercises, she equips listeners with the keys to positive change and personal growth. Regardless of your personality type or beliefs, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to transform their lives and seize opportunities for success. Get ready to be inspired and motivated!

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Key Takeaways

Discover how JJ challenges traditional notions of introversion and extroversion, emphasizing the importance of frequency and like-minded connections for personal growth.
Uncover the transformative power of viewing life as an opportunity rather than being trapped in a victim mentality.
Learn how finding a resonating mentor or teacher can accelerate your journey towards success and fulfillment.
Delve into JJ’s captivating exploration of the Law of Attraction and quantum physics, and understand how they intersect with other aspects of life, such as health, relationships, and finances.
Explore JJ’s practical approach to personal growth, complete with tactical tools and exercises designed to help you reach your goals efficiently.
Experience the fearless attitude of JJ as she takes risks and inspires positive change, regardless of public opinion.
Embark on a transformative journey with JJ, a motivational powerhouse whose insights on frequency, resonance, and personal growth will challenge and inspire you, regardless of your personality type or beliefs.

Tweetable Quotes

"The people that consider themselves introvert use that as an excuse to hide that they're actually not confident. And that's not a judgment, by the way. That's an analysis in years of looking at that kind of stuff. And it is kind of the work that I do."

"If you're agnostic or you believe in God, there's the understanding that we all are nonphysical beings as well as physical. And how I describe that normally is I say so. You see the sun in the sky, and the sun has sunbeams, and the sun in this metaphor would be all non physical energy. And God or source and the sunbeams are us."

"If they're in my community, they know, because it's not about I need you to believe anything about the story I just told. It's more of, listen to this message. Does it resonate with you? Do you get anything from it? And if you do, it doesn't really matter what the story is. It doesn't matter where it comes from."

Resources Mentioned

JJ's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jjflizanes/

JJ's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jjflizanes/

JJ's Email - jj@jjflizanes

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315 Kate Cherichello - Creating Safe Spaces & Spreading the Good News Apr 28, 2023

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Kate Cherichello shares her insights on whole health, including physical, mental, and social well-being. As a performer, fitness professional, and podcast host, she emphasizes the small steps we can take to improve our health, such as going for a walk outside or reading labels on our food. She also discusses her experiences on 9/11 and the impact of remote work on commercial real estate. We explore the power of podcasts to inspire and capture stories for future generations. We discuss the importance of creating a safe space for guests to share their stories and how podcasts can be used as a tool for motivation and inspiration. Kate's own podcast, "Be the Good with Kate," brings good news into the world by interviewing people who do good things and share their stories. Tune in to this podcast for an insightful and inspiring conversation on whole health and the world of podcasting.

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Key Takeaways

Discover the small steps that can make a big difference in your overall well-being
Learn how remote work is impacting commercial real estate in cities like Manhattan
Hear inspiring stories of people who made significant changes to their health and lifestyle
Find out how podcasts can capture and preserve stories for future generations
Learn how to create a safe space for guests to share their personal stories on podcasts
Be inspired by people doing good things in the world and learn how they make a positive impact

Tweetable Quotes

"The number one thing I had to do was exit my apartment. Now, this didn't mean I was seeing anyone, but I would go and just walk on these empty roads. And it was crazy. You think of midtown Manhattan being empty. My husband's a big runner, and he did a long training run and he ran up 11th Avenue."

"The mental health is the biggest aspect. But then you could argue that you need the physical health to then have that balance. I always stress it's whole health, right? It's never just about one thing. It's never about how many minutes were you in the gym or exactly what you ate. It's looking at the whole picture and it all feeds into the other aspects. Everything's intertwined."

"It's just that first step is oftentimes the hardest one. And so when I knew this was going to be an interview style show, I reached out to two people. And once you send that email, you're stuck. Right? Well, if they say yes, I have to do this now because I can't leave them in the lurch. And that's how it started. They both said yes and we had a show."

Resources Mentioned

Kate's Website - www.katecherichello.com

Kate's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecherichello/

Kate's Twitter - https://twitter.com/positively_kate

Kate's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/positively_kate/

Kate's Email - kcherich@gmail.com

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314 Timothy Kimo Brien - Uncovering the Therapeutic & Healing Benefits of Podcasting & Art Therapy Apr 18, 2023

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Timothy Kimo Brien and Harry discuss the intersection of podcasting and art therapy, and how the two can be used as powerful tools for healing and connection. Tim shares his personal experiences using art therapy to help veterans and others work through emotional issues, and emphasizes the importance of showing empathy towards oneself. They also delve into the stigmatization of art and spirituality and the value of podcasting as a way to preserve memories and stories for future generations. Listeners will gain practical advice and inspiration to tap into their own creativity and prioritize self-care.

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Key Takeaways

Discover how podcasting can be a powerful medium for preserving memories and stories for future generations
Learn the importance of having a clear and concise podcast name that reflects the content of the show
Explore how Tim’s military experience helps him gain trust and show veterans the power of art in healing
Understand the therapeutic benefits of art as a tool for working through trauma and other issues
Hear personal anecdotes of using art to relieve stress and promote self-expression
Find out how to tame your inner critic and show more mercy and empathy towards oneself
Be inspired to tap into your own creativity and use podcasting as a tool for healing and connection

Tweetable Quotes

“How did I find your show? I was looking for shows about podcasting, and I had ran into Daniel J. Lewis, Dave Jackson, and yours popped up. And I saw your logo there, and I was just like, that's striking. And sure enough, there you were. And I was like, oh, wow. So I caught you in that 2017, 2018 time period there and have been a fan ever since.”

“One of my taglines is taming that inner critic. But when it takes over, when it stops you cold, when it won't let you even start a project, that's when there's a problem. I have an inner critic. My inner critic is loud. He is very loud. And on occasion, I have to take him out back in the woodshed and we have a conversation.”

“I think we've been indoctrinated trained through school, through media. That everything. This is beauty, and this is not beauty. And some of the things that aren't beautiful aren't conventionally beautiful. I absolutely love Mark Rothko paintings. Washes of color. We have one down in Richmond, VA. The first time I saw my first Rothco, I go up there and I got it. I understood what was going on. My wife looked at it and she was like, okay, well, nice paint.”

“You never know what you share from your personal journey that's going to resonate with folks.”

Resources Mentioned

Timothy's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-brien/

Timothy's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/createartpodcast/

Timothy's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tim.brien.18

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313 Dan Cumberland - Finding Meaning, Battling Burnout, and Exploring Neurodivergence Mar 31, 2023

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Episode Summary

As Host of the Meaning Movement podcast, Dan Cumberland and his guests explore the deep purpose of life, helping listeners to take control of their own destiny and find joy in their lives. Through meaningful conversations with entrepreneurs, neurodivergent people, and other specialists, they share stories and strategies to help unlock inner potential and create meaningful lives. Join them and be inspired by the stories and strategies of real people who have taken their lives into their own hands.

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Key Takeaways

Discover the story of how Dan Cumberland's journey to understanding meaning and purpose changed over time
Explore the impact that podcasting has had on Dan's life, and how he and his co-host have been strategizing around creating content differently
Delve into Dan's experience with neurodivergence and the language he has found to talk about his problems
Learn about Dan's photography business and Video Snap, a platform that transcribes audio or video files and cuts out segments for social media
Hear how Dan is inspiring others to find their purpose in life and build businesses they can love

Tweetable Quotes

“I love mentoring and helping people become who they're made to be, but also just a square peg in a round hole. Then coming out of that, basically it felt like my whole life kind of unraveled on me because I thought that was what I was supposed to do.”

“I’ve heard you talk about this with some of your guests, just how important it is to listen for the questions that you might miss otherwise and how you never do it perfectly. But you know, when something emerges and it's like, yeah, that's the direction we need to go next. I think just listening to the guests and then listening to myself in the conversation, I think I've gotten a lot better at that, which is just a long, fancy way of saying I think I've gotten better at interviewing.”

“It’s just been just really helpful to have more language, to have more stories, to hear other people's experiences, and to feel like the parts of me that don't make sense, have a way of making sense”

“It's just been just really helpful to have more language, to have more stories, to hear other people's experiences, and to feel the parts of me that don't make sense, have a way of making sense, I think is the best way that I can say it.”

Resources Mentioned

Dan's Website - https://themeaningmovement.com/

Dan's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancumberland/

Dan's Twitter - https://twitter.com/dancumberland

Dan's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancumberland/

The Meaning Movement Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/themeaningmovement/

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312 Jonas Rinde - A Revolution in Mutli-Person One Room Recording Mar 10, 2023

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Episode Summary

Jonas Rinde, co-founder and CEO of Nomono, joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the potential of podcasting and his extensive experience with immersive audio during his time in the video conferencing industry. We learn about the exciting developments at Nomono, which allows up to 4 users to record high quality audio with just one button and automatically upload it to the cloud. The product is designed to be inviting and easy to use, with a charging case that serves as a "serving plate" and magnetic stability to keep the mics in place. We hear about Jonas’ journey from Sweden to Oslo, and lesson learned from his decades of leadership and management experience. He shares his thoughts on what keeps him innovating, even when he was considering retiring, and how he is now exploring the opportunities created by blockchain, crypto, and AI. Tune in to find out more about how he has used his passion for technology and his understanding of audio to innovate in the podcasting space.

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Key Takeaways

Discover how Jonas Rinde, co-founder and CEO of Nomono, along with his team, has developed a product to produce high quality in-room audio
Learn how Jonas has been involved in working with the Dolby Atmos team
Explore how Jonas has identified the potential of podcasting and immersive audio, and how he has changed his mind about retirement
Find out about Jonas' experience in the industry, as well as his insights into room acoustics and innovations being made with microphone technology

Tweetable Quotes

“One thing is building the AI and the algorithms, but also if you look on the hardware side (it) is the importance of Bluetooth and the Bluetooth standard, how that also been progressing. Lower power consumption, shorter charging times.”

“As soon as you have more than one microphone you get into all this complexity and these are the things we have control over. So we call it crosstalk reduction but also the bleeding part of it and also the things like room acoustics because you never have control over that. And also distance between the person talking and the microphone.”

“From our perspective, it was a no brainer for the podcast community. That's where you have a lot of storytellers and the creators.”

Resources Mentioned

Jonas' Website - https://nomono.co/

Jonas' Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonasrinde/

Jonas' Twitter - https://twitter.com/jonasrinde

Jonas' Email - jonas@nomono.co

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311 Hector Santiesteban - From Middle School News Reporter to Podcaster: A Journey of Overcoming Nerves & Finding Redemption Through Inspiring Conversations Feb 24, 2023

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Episode Summary

Hector Santiesteban, a content creator and podcast host, started his journey in the field of content creation in 8th grade. He found his calling in podcasting in 2017, after working in sales and being unsatisfied with the long commutes. He then found inspiration in online marketing and social media, eventually creating a successful Facebook group and YouTube channel. Hector eventually joined the podcast "Front Row Dads" and started his own podcasting production company. He helps coaches and experts with their interview shows and focuses on the stories of everyday podcasters. Through hundreds of interviews, he has honed his skills as a host and gained valuable insights on the impact of conversations on people's worldviews. He also reflects on his personal journey as an entrepreneur and the lessons he learned from direct sales and his father's entrepreneurial journey. He is now more focused on helping others learn and grow, and being conscious of the impact he has on his four-year-old son.

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Key Takeaways

Hector Santiesteban's journey from a middle school news segment creator to a content creator and podcaster
How dissatisfaction with long commutes led Hector to venture into online marketing and social media
Hector's successful pivot from a Facebook ad agency to a full-service production company for interview shows
Hector's experience in guesting on hundreds of podcast interviews and the growth of the skill with time
The importance of building connections with guests and tools to help make high quality conversations
The role of rejection and refining business models in Hector's sales training journey
Hector's strong work ethic and willingness to try new things inspired by his father's American Dream
The impact of Hector's father's computer career on the family and the sense of redemption and desire to make something of himself
The importance of being aware of the impact of conversations and answers on shaping people's worldviews and shaping the future generations.

Tweetable Quotes

“The best way to grow a show is to just get out there and talk to people.”

“For me, being an entrepreneur, it's been trying to identify the skills that I don't have. And now, what I've realized is that it's about working through people now a little bit more.”

“But what was coming up as you were talking was this willingness to lean into things that are scary.”

Resources Mentioned

Hector's Website - https://www.amplafymedia.com/

Hector's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-santiesteban-64326340/

Hector's Twitter - https://twitter.com/hector_podcast

Hector’s Email - hector@amplafymedia.com

Front Row Dads - https://frontrowdads.com/

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310 Ranjay Gulati - Leaving a Lasting Impact through Podcasting & Deep Purpose Feb 10, 2023

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Episode Summary

Ranjay Gulati is a Professor at Harvard Business School, the best-selling author of Deep Purpose and the host of the Deep Purpose Podcast. Today, Ranjay joins the show to discuss purpose, intention, and the importance of studying problems that are important to the world. Ranjay shares his evolution as an author, his growth as a podcast interviewer and how he learned to genuinely listen.

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Key Takeaways

06:26 – Ranjay Gulati joins the show to reflect on his time at Harvard Business School, paying it forward, and the responsibility to educate leaders to make a difference in the world

14:49 – Purpose and how Ranjay’s upbringing impacted his journey

18:55 – The inspiration to write Deep Purpose and Ranjay’s evolution as an author

24:02 – Why Ranjay got involved in podcasting

28:07 – The pre-production process of Ranjay’s podcast and how he has grown as an interviewer

32:31 – How Ranjay defines success and what the future holds for him and his family

37:10 – Something Ranjay has changed his mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about him

38:05 – Harry thanks Ranjay for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can go to connect with him and learn more about Deep Purpose

Tweetable Quotes

“I think it was a series of mishaps, accidents, curiosity and really serendipity that landed me where I am.” (07:51) (Ranjay)

“Our mission at Harvard Business School is to educate leaders to make a difference in the world. Of course every organization has a purpose, but we actually believe it. We really believe that we are privileged with the position and the resources made available to us and that with that privilege comes responsibilities. And our responsibility is to educate leaders to make a difference in the world. And it’s something that we take very seriously.” (10:38) (Ranjay)

“My world and how I grew up is a very important part of who I am. I learned about business from watching my mother. My mother was building a business while I was a kid. I got to watch from my living room - where she ran the business from - how a business gets started.” (17:58) (Ranjay)

“I was very fortunate to have amazing sets of advisors for my doctoral research. My one advisor shared his idea that you have to study important problems. And ‘important’ means important to the world. So, find what’s important in the world today.” (20:44) (Ranjay)

“I had to learn how to listen. I needed to learn how to ask probing questions. I needed to learn how to not interrupt. And I needed to genuinely listen. We listen, sometimes, to react. When I do that, I’m not really listening. I’m formulating the next question or the comment I want to make. Only when you genuinely listen can you get the other person to open up.” (29:22) (Ranjay)

“When you bring purpose or intention into your life, you can’t help but share it with others as well. But you can’t preach to others. I think everybody has to be ready and at the right stage in their life.” (36:33) (Ranjay)

Resources Mentioned

Ranjay’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranjay-gulati/

Ranjay’s Website – https://deeppurpose.net/

Ranjay’s Book – https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Purpose-Heart-High-Performance-Companies/dp/0063088916

Deep Purpose Podcast – https://www.hbs.edu/news/podcasts/deep-purpose/Pages/default.aspx

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309 Dr. Melvin Varghese - All Of Us Have a Message to Share and a People to Serve Jan 27, 2023

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Episode Summary

Dr. Melvin Varghese is a licensed psychologist who realized that he wanted more than the traditional career route. Not wanting to simply fit his family, health and hobbies around his career, he instead built a career around those pillars. Dr. Melvin transformed his wildly successful podcast and blog, Selling the Couch, into a podcasting course for therapists who wanted to share their big messages with the world. Today, Harry and Dr. Melvin talk about the concept of ‘enough,’ the four-day work week, and the importance of fostering creativity, especially as an entrepreneur. Dr. Melvin expounds on his online course mastermind and other exciting ventures he has in the pipeline.

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Key Takeaways

06:26 – Dr. Melvin Varghese joins the show to discuss what drew him to the field of psychology, his Indian culture and his experience moving to the United States

15:47 – The idea of ‘enough’ and fostering creative spirits

20:50 – The 4-day work week

27:17 – Selling the Couch’s origin story

31:46 – When podcasting came on Dr. Melvin’s radar and how he has grown as a host

40:43 – Helping successful therapists in private practice with their online businesses

52:34 – Dr. Melvin’s tweets and how he is flexing his writing muscle

56:43 – Something Dr. Melvin has changed his mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about him

57:40 – Harry thanks Dr. Melvin for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can go to connect with him and learn more about Selling the Couch

Tweetable Quotes

“There’s this sense of connecting to one another. And there’s a slow pace of life where it’s more about enjoying the work as opposed to completing the work. It changes your perspective on life.” (16:33) (Dr. Melvin)

“I wanted to figure out how my daughter and I could do as many interesting things to foster creativity and have that openness of spirit, fully aware that she would eventually go into a system where that would be potentially zapped.” (20:28) (Dr. Melvin)

“Literally this was a side gig. I started interviewing successful practitioners about how they built their businesses. I started interviewing therapists about how they started creating income beyond the therapy room.” (29:04) (Dr. Melvin)

“I think the most I’ve grown [as a podcast host] is just letting my personality and my imperfections shine.” (35:58) (Dr. Melvin)

“It’s when I narrowed it down to therapists, but even ‘therapists’ was not niched enough for my course. What I actually now have niched it down to is ‘successful therapists in private practice who are moving from therapist chair to more of an online business.” (42:10) (Dr. Melvin)

“I realized that a lot of stuff is driven by quality sleep. The way I used to think about it was that sleep was something that is needed to get you refreshed for the next day. Whereas now I’ve started optimizing around sleep.” (56:48) (Dr. Melvin)

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Dr. Melvin’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/mvarghese5

Dr. Melvin’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/melvinvarghesephd

Dr. Melvin’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/melvinvarghesephd/

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308 Diania Merriam - Financial Podcasting is on FIRE Jan 20, 2023

Show notes

Episode Summary

Diania Merriam is the Founder of The EconoMe Conference and host of the Optimal Finance Daily Podcast, a show that offers tips and discussions on budgeting, early retirement, investing, and other money matters. Today, Harry and Diania engage in a rich discussion on the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Movement, what goes into curating and hosting your own conference, and the connection between standup comedy, voice acting, and podcasting.

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Key Takeaways

06:26 – Diania Merriam joins the show to share her experience at Podcast Movement, her views on higher education, and

12:53 – Brand extension and licensing and The EconoMe Conference

15:42 – Diania’s podcast origin story

20:21 – From NYC to Cincinnati6

22:49 – Mr. Money Mustache

26:19 – How Diania has grown by attending conferences and what she has learned from hosting them

40:53 – The FIRE Movement and voice acting

49:18 – Diania’s passion for standup comedy

55:31 – Something Diania has changed her mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about her

57:22 – Harry thanks Diania for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can go to connect with her and learn more about EconoMe

Tweetable Quotes

“It was amazing. It was my second time going to Podcast Movement. This time I really got into the business side of podcasting, the industry stuff.” (07:34) (Diania)

“At the time, I wasn’t really looking at myself as a content creator. I was looking at myself as highlighting other content creators and giving them a literal stage to share their message.” (18:57) (Diania)

“I really wanted to create something that would create that feeling for people, but specifically for money. Money is an incredible tool that you can use to build the life of your dreams.” (23:47) (Diania)

“When you first discover the FIRE Movement, it’s super exciting. You start reducing all your expenses, increasing your income, and coming up with your investment strategy. But about five to seven years in, you kinda get bored. And it takes anywhere from five to twenty years to reach financial independence.” (41:23) (Diania)

“There’s actually a skillset that comes from reading out loud. We all had to do it when we were kids in school, right? I just remember being super nervous to mess up or say a word wrong. But now, after hundreds of episodes of just reading, it just comes a lot more naturally to me. I also find that I have more stamina now than I did in the beginning.” (48:26) (Diania)