University of Adversity

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Pick My Brain & How to Capitalize On The New Economy w/Maxine Cunningham EP 265 Oct 23, 2020

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Returning guest Maxine Cunningham joins Lance again to pick listeners’ brains!

Maxine helps smart and ambitious people from all around the world creatively package, price, and sell knowledge they already have. Using new and creative ways on your own independent terms, Maxine created a tool she built called Pick My Brain. Maxine’s mission is to onboard the world's brains and make them move creatively available, accessible, and useful to society. Her vision is to make it as easy to buy knowledge from someone as it is to buy a product online.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:05:16] Compounding Relationships and Why You Should Invest In Connections
[00:12:21] Cleaning Up Our Act And Plastic's Damage On The Environment
[00:15:51] Motivate Good Behaviour and Setting Conversational Goals
[00:27:01] PickMyBrain & Why It Stands Out From The Others
[00:53:39] Monetary Value of Human Connection

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU 🥇

Maxine answers, “As I get older, I realize that the constant desire to evolve who you are is the most precious characteristic in a person.”

Connect with Maxine Cunningham:

1. Follow Maxine on PickMyBrain, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram!

2. Pick your brain at PickMyBrain.com

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

Learn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

Ask! The Bridge From Your Dreams To Your Destiny w/Mark & Crystal Hansen EP 264 Oct 19, 2020

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In this episode, Lance had the pleasure of speaking with World Best Selling Authors, Mark and Crystal Hansen. Mark is affectionately called America’s “Ambassador of Possibility,” is the co-founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul, along with Jack Canfield and he’s also a sought-after keynote speaker, bestselling author and marketing maven. Crystal is an international speaker, researcher, corporate consultant, author, and entrepreneur. Her expertise is in the field of human potential. Listen as Mark and Crystal share with Lance the impacts of the pandemic, their journeys to where they are today and the reasons behind writing their new book, “Ask! The Bridge From Your Dreams To Your Destiny.”

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:03:38] The 2020 Journey
[00:22:20] Why Did Mark Choose Entrepreneurship?
[00:25:05] The Chicken Soup For The Soul Journey
[00:28:06] Steps To Writing A Book
[00:37:01] How Did Mark & Crystal Meet?

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU🥇

Crystal answers with, “Life is never over. There’s always a new beginning.”

Mark answers with, “There’s always a silver lining.”

Connect with Mark & Crystal Hansen:

1. Follow Mark on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn

2. Find Mark on his website

3. Watch Mark on YouTube

3. Follow Crystal on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn

4. Find Crystal on her website

5. Watch Crystal on YouTube

6. Get your copy of “Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny” then visit http://askthebookclub.com/ for new levels of asking!

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

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Taking The Leap w/Tiffany Toombs EP 263 Oct 16, 2020

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Joining Lance we have Tiffany Toombs who has experienced firsthand what it is like to feel stuck and lost in life. This experience allows her to coach from a deeply personal place, from a place of being broken wide open and diving in to sort out the pieces. Her breaking wide open moment came at 28 when she was faced with a cheating boyfriend, a miscarriage, and thoughts of ending it. Stuck in layers and layers of moving, it took her a long time to realize she had to stop and love herself enough to begin to put the pieces back together.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:04:02] Tiffany's Take on 2020 So Far
[00:15:38] Cancel Culture, American Media, and Donald Trump
[00:23:51] Opening Your Mind To Different Opinions
[00:29:47] Anti-Sex Trafficking & Integrity
[00:42:30] Why We Need To Address Our Trauma

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU? 🥇

Tiffany says, “Whatever mountain there is in your life, you can overcome it by finding the right people and right resources.”

Connect with Tiffany Toombs:

1. Follow Tiffany and Blue Lotus Mind on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Youtube.

2. Visit the Blue Lotus Mind website to access more information on courses, programs, and resources provided!

3. Subscribe to the Take The Leap podcast!

4. Grab your copy of “Stop Being A Selfish B!tch!”

5. Listen to Lance’s interview on Take The Leap!

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

MUST KNOW Laws Behind Social Media Marketing and Online Advertising w/Robert Freund EP 262 Oct 12, 2020

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Sitting with Lance today we have an advertising attorney based Robert Freund. Focusing on e-commerce and social media marketing, Rob represents brand owners, agencies, and creators. He is also the founder of InfluencersIQ, an influencer compliance training, and certification program. Before opening his own firm, Rob honed his legal skills working at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, one of the largest and most respected international law firms. Rob has lectured about advertising law at the University of Southern California and the University of San Diego, and he has been quoted in The New York Times on those issues.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:05:44] Robert's Backstory
[00:13:29] Mastering and Understanding Copyright, FTC Regulations, and Influencer Advertisements
[00:37:54] Building Organic Followers and Online Business Growth
[00:45:44] Exploring Differences Between Canadian vs American Online Laws
[00:57:58] Why It's Safer To Pre-Record Podcasts

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU 🥇

Robert says, “My hope is that this audience will walk away with a better grasp of some common issues and to feel like they have a resource to overcome anything.”

Connect with Robert Freund:

1. Follow Robert on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

2. Visit Robert’s website for more information or any legal questions!

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

Be The Change w/Lance W Essihos EP 261 Oct 09, 2020

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In today’s short & sweet solo episode, Lance stresses the importance of stepping into your power & the actions you can take to become the change you wish to see in the world.

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU🥇

Lance answers with, “Adversity is your friend. Even though it may be painful at times, it will help you grow!”

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

How To Transform Your Life After Losing A Loved One w/Justin Caffrey EP 260 Oct 05, 2020

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A recognized thought leader in Mindfulness, Resilience, and Wellbeing. A Proven Multi-Business Entrepreneur in different sectors and countries. A Certified Investment Fund / Hedge Fund Director and Private Equity Professional. The All Ireland All-Star Thought Leader in Personal Development in 2019 & 2020. Listeners, let us introduce you to Justin Caffrey.

In this episode, Lance and Justin get into a deep conversation regarding challenges with drinking, parenting, the many adversities both Justin and Lance have faced, suicidal thoughts, and Justin’s journey into Buddhism and veganism. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:10:09] Justin’s Story
[00:31:26] What Did Justin Learn From The Adversities He Faced?
[00:36:42] From Then To Now
[00:59:40] Transformation Into Buddhism & Mindfulness
[01:17:20] Switch To Vegan

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU 🥇

Justin answer’s with, “Life isn't going to be easy. Just take it one day at a time.”

Connect with Justin Caffrey:

1. Follow Justin on Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter

2. Find Justin on his website

3. Subscribe to Justin’s YouTube Channel

3. Schedule your FREE 30 Minute Discovery Session

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

How To Become Next Level Confident w/Janelle Lynnae EP 259 Oct 02, 2020

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Janelle Lynnae is the Founder of Next Level Confident and The Confidence Workshop, host of the Next Level Confident podcast, and is a sought-after Corporate Facilitator and Keynote Speaker with years of experience coaching women how to break through psychological barriers unknowingly placed on themselves. Janelle and her team assist women in STEM industries (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with uncovering limiting beliefs, giving concrete tools to building confidence in the workplace, and guiding individuals to take their career and life to the next level.

Tune in to hear Janelle share her story with Lance. She opens up about the dark thoughts she wrestled with during her late teens and into her early 20’s. We all know that confidence can be a difficult thing to obtain. The key is to start believing that you are worthy and deserving of it all.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:04:34] What Is Janelle Struggling With Right Now?
[00:16:04] Janelle’s Journey
[00:31:40] What Is Confidence?
[00:38:02] Imposter Syndrome
[00:40:40] Helping People Identify Their Gift

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU 🥇

Janelle answers with, “It’s ok to be imperfect. Just keep getting up from the mess.”

Connect with Janelle Lynnae:

1. Follow Janelle on Instagram, Facebook, & LinkedIn

2. Find Janelle on her website

3. Check out Janelle’s FREE resource, “The #1 Way to Build Your Confidence Muscle”

4. Subscribe & Listen to the Next Level Confident podcast

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

Mindset is Everything w/Steve Sims EP 258 Sep 30, 2020

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Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, sought-after coach and a speaker at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice! Steve is also the visionary founder of Bluefish: the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest.

Join Lance and Steve as they discuss how the past six months have impacted their lives and how connecting with people has changed over the years, especially now! You will also hear Steve share his journey from being poor to rubbing elbows with people like Elton John and Elon Musk.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:03:19] How Has The Last 6 Months Affected Steve?

[00:15:01] Have Connections Become More Valuable?

[00:19:00] 1980’s Networking & Selling

[00:28:46] Steve’s Journey

[00:44:43] The Big Turning Point

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU 🥇

Steve answers with, “No one ever drowned by falling into the water. They drowned by staying there.”

Connect with Steve Sims:

1. Follow Steve on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn

2. Find Steve on his website

3. Join“An Entrepreneur's Advantage”Facebook group

4. Purchase "BLUEFISHING - The Art Of Making Things Happen”

5. Join Sims Distillery

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

Painful Truths & Emotional Intelligence w/Ryan Mullens EP 257 Sep 28, 2020

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Aubrey Marcus Fit For Service brother, personal development, and leadership advisor Ryan Mullens sits with Lance today to explore grief, male suicide, self-esteem, and more. Ryan shares that radiance is light that requires the dark and without great pain, there is no great love. Ryan believes your light requires vulnerability. Holding all your pain and all your shame and knowing what you are holding are just the shadows of love. Remember to give and hold the light of love is not about experiencing the absence of shadow.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:08:55] Ryan's Backstory
[00:18:04] Grief, Loss, and Male Suicide Rates
[00:37:18] What is Self Esteem?
[00:51:23] The 5 Whys
[01:04:13] Uncovering Your Internal Voice

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU 🥇

Ryan answers, “Freedom comes from self-love and self-acceptance. You are enough, fundamentally because you are human.”

Connect with Ryan Mullens

1. Follow Ryan on Instagram

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

Identity & Making SHIFT Happen w/Anthony Trucks EP 256 Sep 25, 2020

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Sitting with Lance today is a former NFL player, American Ninja Warrior and serial entrepreneur with one serious superpower. The power to shift with shifting times and help people start attaining their most ambitious desires as quickly as this month. Anthony Trucks teaches people how to use the power of identity to achieve their dreams. As the creator of The Shift Method, Anthony helps individuals upgrade how they operate so that the hard things become easy, which means more success in all areas of their life. The Shift Method is focused on helping people close their “Identity Gaps” that are responsible for the shortfalls in their potential and lack of success.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: