The Amberly Lago Show: Stories of True Grit and Grace

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Make Authenticity the Heart of Your Being with Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani Nov 10, 2021

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"Your success doesn't depend on you being perfect." This episode is so powerful, and I can't wait for you to hear it. I got to interview one of the co-founders of the hugely popular and powerful transformation education company MindValley. But what was especially amazing about this conversation was that we were discussing new ways to understand the power of belief and authenticity.

As an entrepreneur, speaker, philanthropist, partner, and mother Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani has been engaging in the personal transformation industry for over 15 years, collaborating and playing with leading thinkers and teachers in consciousness, relationships, human performance, and life optimisation.

She started her career working for the government of Estonia, where she was born and raised, before she joined the non-profit sector and worked for organisations such as the United Nations, Oxfam, and AIESEC. In 2003, she co-founded Mindvalley — a global school that delivers transformational education for all ages. In 2009, she launched Mindvalley Russian, taking Mindvalley's best authors and teachings to the Russian-speaking market.

She's also the author of Live By Your Own Rules, a 30-day optimal learning quest designed for transformation to help you identify, understand, and accept all the dimensions of your authentic self so that you can live an extraordinary life and make happiness a regular practice.

In this episode, we talk about how Kristina learned to harness belief and authenticity for herself, the power of saying no to perfectionism, and pro tips for being a successful speaker.

Here's what you will learn:

A new way to understand belief (4:31)
How to find happiness in the moment (11:59)
How our different motivations move us (19:20)
What you can learn from MindValley (26:18)
How to find confidence for speaking on stage (34:22)
The power of authenticity in your voice (43:10)

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Change Your Energy and Channel Love with Renee and Anthony from Blue Soul Earth Nov 03, 2021

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"Live from the heart, be from the heart, connect from the heart." Wow, today's guests live this statement every day. I am so excited for you to hear their unique perspective on what happens when we change our energy and focus it on love. Renee and Anthony are the founders of Blue Soul Earth, an amazing movement to teach people how to use ancient wisdom to channel truth, love and good energy.

An empath and spiritual intuitive, Renee Blodgett is co-founder of Blue Soul Earth®. Having traveled to over 90 countries and lived in 11, she is passionate about cultures & customs, particularly how they integrate higher consciousness & healing. Combining what she has learned across six continents, she incorporates wisdom from Shamanism & Buddhism, as well as pagan, 'indigenous ceremony' and sound healing into her work.

As the co-founder of Blue Soul Earth®, Anthony Compagnone has been guided by Spirit for as long as he can remember, however he kept his most powerful healing gift as a channel at bay until the second half of his life. Anthony a full embodied channel, who is clairvoyant, clairsentient, claircognizant and clairtangent. He is able to tap into those hidden and inner worlds that shamans and spiritual masters so often speak of and innately know – it is in this world of "Spirit" or "Higher Dimensions and Realms" where ancient knowledge and healing often takes place, working through the body which merely acts as a vessel for what appears to be transcendent to our human eyes and ears.

In this episode, we talk about how Renee and Anthony found their way into this work, what it was like to learn how to channel energy, how to attract what you most want, and so much more.

Here's what you will learn:

The physical and mental health benefits of Martial Arts and what Martial Arts has meant to Renee and Anthony in their life journey (5:23)
The importance of empathy (11:29)
How to awake from living on autopilot (18:31)
What is channeling and why we all channel in different ways (24:51)
Deepen your understanding of channeling and spirit guides (29:10)
Why what you put out into the world is what you will attract (34:39)
How our experiences can help us to see clearer (42:12)

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Making First Class Relationships in Business with Mike Zeller Oct 27, 2021

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"Work on your strengths and hire your weaknesses." This is the advice today's guest shared with me as I asked him about his success tips. It's one of the best ideas I've heard and it's just one of the gems that he shared in our conversation. He has studied with some of the best entrepreneurs in the world, and I can't wait for you to hear his story.

Mike Zeller is a man of many paradoxes. It's true that his businesses have done over $300 million in sales, and that he himself has founded or partnered in over 20 ventures with a heavy emphasis on social entrepreneurism. It's also true that he studied under masters of the industry such as Tony Robbins, Russell Brunson, Jay Abraham and many others. And yes—he's even mentored over 100 high-level entrepreneurs from four different continents.

Mike's incredible genius lies within his innate ability to help his clients pinpoint their deepest purposes, greatest gifts, and highest potential to serve and influence the world. Using his master practitioner skills of NLP and his highest-level business training, he then weaves an intricate tapestry—showing exactly how to build a sustainable, highly-successful business, while removing unconscious emotional blocks and wounds that sabotage progress. To tie this delicate process together, he shows his clients how to find lasting fulfillment by staying in touch with their hearts and living lives of deep impact, high gratitude and lasting connection.

In this episode, Mike and I talk about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the power of quality relationships, the importance of understanding your unique genius, and how to keep going no matter what.

Here's what you will learn:

How to start your journey toward success (1:27)
How to find good people to match with in business (7:21)
How to build a solid email list (11:39)
The importance of taking breaks from being online with your business (23:48)
How getting outside and traveling can spark creativity (28:50)
How taking inventory of your key relationships can help you thrive (36:28)

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Success Habits from a Personal Development Super Achiever Kyle Wilson Oct 20, 2021

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"Getting great at one thing opens doors for everything else." Kyle Wilson is an amazing example of this for sure!! I met him on Clubhouse a few months ago and was so moved by him and his wisdom that I invited him to speak to my Unstoppable Life Mastermind group and now so honored to introduce him to you. I have been so impressed with his book publishing skills, his amazing network, his professionalism, his resilience, and his kindness.

But what I am most excited about!!!!! Well.....we co-authored a book that JUST hit bookshelves yesterday called Persistence, Pivots and Game Changers, Turning Challenges Into Opportunities. I am honored to be a part of this book, along with others such as Phil Collen, Glenn Morshower, Kevin Eastman, and Marques Ogden with a forward by Brian Tracy. I would love if you helped this book fly off bookshelves because 100% of book profits go to the charity Win This Fight, which fights to end human trafficking. Plus, this book will positively impact YOUR own personal development and growth.

And if that isn't enough to make you grab the book, then we have included $500.00 of amazing gifts during the launch week. So after you grab the book, please send an email to gifts@getpersistencebook.com with your Amazon order number, book quantity, and your comments and testimonials so we can send you $500.00 worth of gifts as a special thank you and also fight the war against human trafficking.

Okay, okay, I am excited about this new book but let me tell you why I am excited to share Kyle with you!! He is the founder of Jim Rohn International, YourSuccessStore.com, LessonsFromNetwork.com and KyleWilson.com He's worked with the top names in the personal development industry including his 18 year biz partner, friend and mentor Jim Rohn, as well as Og Mandino, Brian Tracy, Les Brown, Darren Hardy, Robin Sharma and many others. Kyle is the author of "52 Lessons I Learned from Jim Rohn and Other Great Legends I Promoted!" AND partnered with Mark Victor Hansen and Jack Canfield on "Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur's Soul."

In this episode, Kyle and I talk about the process of writing collaboration books, how he got into self-development early on, and what kind of success habits it takes to become a super achiever. And let me tell you, Kyle is definitely a self development super achiever!!

Here's what you will learn:

How to get started in the personal development space (1:31)
The power of mentors along the way (9:27)
How trust and motivation builds leaders in a company (19:42)
How to get started in writing or collaborating on a book (25:39)
The benefits of self publishing your book (34:19)
What masterminds are and how they work (42:31)

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Still reading but didn't grab the book? No worries! I got you! Here is the link to grab it on Amazon.

Everyone involved has put a lot of work, energy, and passion into making sure this book and the lessons inside it will make a positive difference and ripple in the world! We are honored that you are taking the time to read and help start that ripple!!!

Join me along with other world-class mentors in North Carolina, in person or virtually, and get UNSTOPPABLE MOMENTUM in a high-octane experience!! I will be sharing how to harness the power within you along with Tom Bilyeu, Lisa Bilyeu, Anthony Trucks, Mel Abraham and so many more!!! Grab your ticket now!

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Rockstar Ways to Handle Anxiety and Build Confidence with Goldy Locks Oct 13, 2021

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"If you're going to be constructive, be kind." That's what Goldy Locks told me during our conversation on the podcast this week. Today's guest is an amazing friend, someone I can always count on to pick me up when I'm down (while also keeping it real).

With millions of online views, multi-faceted entertainer and entrepreneur Goldy Locks is online letting us into the life of a singer, songwriter, photographer, and former pro wrestling star as well as interviewing many of her celebrity guests and real-life friends--The Man Show Meets/Blue Collar Martha Stewart, Tom Green/Jack Ass Meets Rock'N Rachael Ray.

In this episode, Goldy Locks shares stories of how she has learned to handle anxiety and negativity, and build her self confidence in order to create a healthy, positive life with authenticity and fun.

Here's what you will learn:

How to handle negative energy and how to overcome jealousy (5:22)
How Goldy learned to take her words seriously throughout her professional wrestling career (11:21)
What she learned from working with the legendary Prince (16:39)
How making clothing from scraps helped her career (22:31)
How to find confidence to move through anxiety (28:51)
The great experiences she's had thrifting with her bandmates (36:28)
The benefits of a spiritual guidance (46:39)
The importance of sharing positivity on social media (53:21)
How Goldy stays grounded day to day (1:01:26)

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Celebrating 100 with Johnny Lago Oct 06, 2021

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This is episode 100 of the True Grit and Grace podcast!! Thank you so much for supporting me, listening to the show, sharing it, and getting this podcast to episode 100. I have loved being on this journey with you and creating this show so much and wanted to do a special episode to celebrate this milestone. I've been asking my husband Johnny to come on the show as my guest since day 1. And he FINALLY agreed to it for episode 100.

Johnny and I tell the stories of how we met, what our marriage was like before my near-fatal accident, how we got through the most difficult and darkest days of 34 surgeries, and what life has been like for us since it. I'm so grateful to have Johnny as my partner, and I hope you enjoy hearing his perspective of resilience, grit, and grace on this episode. And most of all I hope it leaves you feeling inspired and believing in the power of love!

Here's what you will learn:

How I met my husband (1:30)
What it was like for Johnny to experience my accident (5:01)
Whether or not we wish my leg had been amputated after my accident (18:30)
What pain management has been like for me in recent years (20:05)
How we got through all my surgeries (26:30)
What it's like for Johnny not to be able to fix my pain (28:15)
Why I don't always post publicly about all my pain (33:30)
Our big news about moving (36:30)
My rapid fire questions for Johnny (42:50)

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Manifesting Your Desires with Natasha Graziano Sep 29, 2021

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"Start with a little bit of belief in yourself." I met today's guest on Clubhouse and she has become a huge inspiration to me when it comes to making an impact online. She is one of the top coaches in the online business space today, and she is an amazing example of resilience.

Natasha Graziano has been called "The Nation's #1 Mindset Coach and #1 Female Motivational Speaker under 40" by Forbes. She is a bestselling author or "The Action Plan" and has millions of followers on social media and coaches people around the world on mindset and business.

In this episode, Natasha brings all her powerful energy and inspiration to tell the story of how she healed herself with the power of her mind, grew her business to incredible impact, and attracted her soul mate on Clubhouse!

Here's what you will learn:

Where Natasha began her journey out of illness and divorce (2:42)
How the MBS method helps you grow faith in yourself (11:01)
How success impacts your mindset (18:40)
How to hack your happiness chemicals (26:36)
How the butterfly effect really works and the secret to the law of attraction (30:12)
How to create social media growth (35:15)
Why a team could help in building relationships for your brand (42:29)
How collaboration is integral to helping grow your following (46:37)

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She Heard His Voice and Found Her Soul Mate - The New York Times

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Producing Happiness with Brad Lambert Sep 22, 2021

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I met today's guest on Clubhouse and next month we get to speak together live at the Transform U event. I'm so excited to share him with you because his story and his mission are powerful. Brad is all about producing happiness for others.

Brad R Lambert is a Producer, Talent Manager and International Speaker in Los Angeles, CA. Having spent almost a decade in the Sports Industry, working with the top Franchises, Players and Agencies, he moved to Los Angeles and hit the ground running with Robert Downey Jr. After about a year with the biggest name in Hollywood, he went to Warner Bros. and managed their Digital Marketing campaigns for 2 years, winning 3 CLIO Awards during his tenure (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The LEGO Batman Movie, Kong: Skull Island).

Since leaving Warner Bros., he became an Independent Producer, Talent Manager and International Speaker; working with the top Brands, Studios, Celebrities, Artists and Professionals in the Industry - Prominent collaboration partners include: Walt Disney Studios, Robert Downey Jr., Marvel Studios, Warner Bros. Pictures, Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, Gary Vaynerchuk, The Russo Brothers, Chris Hemsworth, The Pittsburgh Steelers and more.

In 2019 he worked on the Marketing Campaigns for 2 of the biggest movies of all-time, collaborating with Walt Disney Studios and Marvel Studios on their release of "Avengers: Endgame" and Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios for their release of "Spider-Man: Far From Home". In 2021, he is producing multiple film and TV projects, consulting with major brands and studios, managing talent, writing a book and speaking all over the world.

In this episode, Brad shares amazing stories of how he has learned to pivot, set boundaries, give back, and create values that produce happiness. This is a beautiful conversation for anyone who is looking to create more happiness in their life!

Here's what you will learn:

How Brad was able to pivot his speaking business in the pandemic (2:54)
Where to find the values you need to thrive (9:31)
How to set healthy boundaries with "energy vampires" (17:47)
The impact of powerful positive moments in your life (26:20)
How to find people to work with while setting boundaries (35:47)

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Embrace Abundance with Danette May Sep 15, 2021

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"We either break or we mold."

Wow, today's episode includes one of the most incredible stories of resilience and transformation through hitting rock bottom and using it to step into your purpose. I got to speak with my friend Danette, who has become one of the most successful health experts in the world after experiencing multiple devastating losses.

Driven by passion and a powerful calling to serve Mother Earth and humanity, Danette May inspires people around the world to step up into the true and full expression of themselves. Her coaching, products, and programs have transformed the lives of millions of people, allowing them to live their happiest and healthiest lives.

Today you will learn how she went from one of the lowest points in her life where she only had $47 to her name to unapologetically rising to create a business empire. Danette is the Co-founder and CCO of Mindful Health LLC and Earth Echo Foods, which are both thriving 8-figure businesses. She is the best-selling author of "The Rise" and "Embrace Abundance", founder of The Rise Movement, keynote speaker, high level executive coach, fitness and nutrition expert, entrepreneur, wife, and mother.

In this episode, Danette shares her powerful story of climbing from her lowest point to the world-changing impact she is now making. She gives amazing insights into embracing health, wealth, and wonderful relationships. You will be uplifted after listening!

Here's what you will learn:

How to rise up from your lowest point (2:31)
How intuition helps you move through dark times and how to connect to your authentic self (7:25)
Where to begin with a fitness journey (13:21)
What Danette uses to shift her mindset and changing the language around beliefs (16:40)
How effective the "rice bowl experiment" can be (22:31)
How to start the journey of abundance (27:19)
How to use social media effectively to build your brand and business and make an impact with your message(36:47)

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Giving Yourself Grace When Things Get Tough Sep 08, 2021

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It's been 3 1/2 weeks since I lost my sense of smell and taste and got the news that I was, indeed, positive for Covid. Living with chronic pain every day from CRPS is a battle. Throw in a strong dose of this crazy virus that feels like it's trying to suck the life right out of you, zap your brain cells, and take your breath away--well, I don't know if it's harder mentally, emotionally or physically?? One thing I do know, is no matter what the suffering, it will end in time. But the growth you gain from the fortitude and resilience required to continue--that will forever remain.

Now that I'm coming through the other side, I want to share what has helped me stay mentally tough and get my strength back slowly but surely. I hope it will support you in taking care of yourself, boosting your strength and resilience, and inspire you to give yourself the gift of grace.

It's my intention to share everything I have learned so that it can help you with any challenge you may be facing right now. Most of all, what I have learned is that there are a lot of kind people out there, ready to help, show up and your back! I am in so much gratitude for all of you that have helped me, prayed for me and been there for me every step of the way. I have been praying a lot but having your connection gave me the encouragement I needed. So thank you. Now I hope to give you the encouragement you might need.

Here's what you will learn:

Rest--if we really want to be resilient we must strategically stop (4:09)
What EGO means and why we need to release it (7:42)
The importance of gratitude practice through hardship (15:29)
My 8 mental toughness principles to provide you with resilience to keep going even when things don't go as planned(18:51)
How focusing on your "why" can keep you committed (29:36)
Changing our negative thoughts to positive ones and taming the inner critic (33:21)

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Ready to activate your highest potential and live the life you deserve? Join the waitlist for the next Your Unstoppable Life Mastermind! Apply now and let us know you are ready for greatness!

Read the "True Grit and Grace" book here and learn how you can turn tragedy into triumph!

You can also head over to amberlylago.com to join my newsletter and access free downloadable resources that can help you elevate your life, business, and relationships!

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