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Jim Kwik is an expert in all things memory, brain optimization and accelerated learning. He hosts the education training podcast Kwik Brain and is the author of the upcoming book Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, Unlock Your Exceptional Life. I used to tell myself stories about not having a good memory or not being able to retain knowledge, and he completely busted that myth out of my mind. It blows me away what we are capable of when we learn about how our brain works and the motivations behind remembering and learning things. This is going to be perfect for anyone who wants to get the most out of their brain (and that’s pretty much everyone).
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Jim Kwik, his real name, is the widely recognized world expert in memory improvement, brain optimization and accelerated learning. After a childhood brain injury left him learning-challenged, Kwik created strategies to dramatically enhance his mental performance. He has since dedicated his life to helping others unleash their true genius and brainpower. He is the host of the top education training podcast Kwik Brain and author of the upcoming book “Limitless - Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, Unlock Your Exceptional Life.” His mission: No brain left behind.
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What if this was all a part of your plan to become the version of yourself that you’ve been seeing? The person you know you could be if you weren’t held back by fear, judgment, or whatever else there is? Lean in and trust that, no matter what, things will end up. This is a beautiful time if we can learn how to make it work for us.
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We know that situations in the world right now can bring on a lot of fear, but we’re going to try and bring some light and happiness to your world while answering some of your questions!
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@the40yoe
How do you overcome the fear generated by imposter syndrome?
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@dawnfitalicious
How to truly understand what the message is from fear so you can move out of it?
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This time is your opportunity to step into leadership. Even if you don’t feel like you have anyone to lead, you can start by leading yourself. Instead of looking around for someone to follow, turn into the kind of leader that you need.
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There are moments in time when someone walks into your life and changes you forever, and that is the case with Jamie Kern Lima. She is a true champion and cheerleader of women and she has made me rethink how I do everything and the why that I am starting with. Her story of starting her brand in her living room, and of turning no's into yeses, is an inspiration to all of us.
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Jamie Kern Lima is an American entrepreneur, billion-dollar business success story, champion of women, philanthropist, culture-shifter and highly sought-after keynote speaker. She Co-Founded IT Cosmetics from her living room, grew it into a top-selling makeup and skincare brand, then sold it to L’Oréal for $1.2 Billion, in their largest US acquisition to date, making Jamie the first female CEO in L’Oréal’s 100+ year history.
Jamie is passionate about inspiring and mentoring entrepreneurs, building businesses, making a difference in the lives of women and girls and giving back in a big way. As a passionate speaker, Jamie loves sharing her stories of inspiration, underestimation, overcoming self-doubt, rejection and never giving up.
From working as a grocery bagger at Safeway grocery store to waitressing at Denny’s, Jamie’s always hustled to pay her way through school and make her dreams happen. Prior to launching IT Cosmetics, Jamie was an award-winning TV news anchor with beauty challenges including sparse brows and sensitive skin and she could never find products that truly worked. That’s when IT Cosmetics and Jamie’s mission to empower every woman to believe in her own beauty was born. Jamie’s now shared this vision of inclusivity and inspiration, doing more than 1000 live TV appearances herself on QVC, where she grew IT Cosmetics to be the largest beauty brand in QVC history. Through her work, Jamie has built an inspired community of millions of women across the country and globally who have shared their stories of overcoming struggle when it comes to confidence and self-worth.
Jamie graduated Valedictorian from Washington State University and received her MBA from Columbia University. Jamie’s recently been named on the 2019 Forbes Richest Self-Made Women list, Goldman Sachs’ 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, WWD’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Beauty, Porter Magazine’s Incredible Women list and is a member of the CBS Board of Overseers and Harvard Women’s Leadership Forum. She also received the 2019 Columbia University Medal of Excellence, EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Award, Columbia Business School’s Distinguished Early Achievement Alumni of the Year Award, Fashion Group International Star Award, the CEW Achiever Award and is the recipient of the 2019 Look Good, Feel Better Dream Ball Award.
Jamie is energized by an unremitting passion to inspire and empower girls, women, and entrepreneurs and has been featured on Good Morning America, Today, CBS This Morning, CNBC, Nightline, and Joel Osteen and in The New York Times, O Oprah Magazine, PEOPLE, Marie Claire, Shape, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, New York Magazine, The Wall Street Journal and more.
Jamie currently owns part or all of more than 15 companies. She also works passionately with many philanthropic causes including Look Good Feel Better®, where IT Cosmetics has donated $40 million in product to date to help women face the effects of cancer with more confidence. Jamie lives in Los Angeles with her husband Paulo, daughter Wonder and two French Bulldogs Rainbow and Sunshine.
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When everything is changing and we have to settle into a new normal, you have the greatest opportunity to define what your new normal is going to be. What do you want your life to look like on the other side of this? Because this time, this moment in the world, is going to define who you are, and YOU are in control of what that definition says.
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We are all persevering right now. We answer your questions about how to persevere with a bit of levity, which we all surely need.
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@kylie_loran
How do you keep a level head when everyone around you is feeding into the negativity and distress?
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@tay_pelletier
What motivates YOU (and Evans) to persevere even in tough times? What's your why?
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Let’s talk about unexpected gifts. In this very unique situation that we are all facing, more and more people are waking up to see the gift that is coming from all of this. You need to understand what is under your control and what is not, and being forced to do so may be the greatest gift of all.
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IN-Q is an incredible spoken-word poet and songwriter who has the ability to change your energy level and the frequency you vibrate at. I’ve had the incredible experience of being able to see him live several times now, and each time has had me laughing, crying, and feeling universal truths in his words. Seeing his poetry live was so inspirational that it led to me writing and recording spoken-word poetry for this podcast. I hope he inspires you too.
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IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list of the world’s most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. He’s inspired audiences around the world through his live performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral, with over 70 million views combined.
As a songwriter, IN-Q’s hit single “Love You Like a Love Song” by Selena Gomez went multi-platinum, winning him a BMI award. He has written with renowned artists including Aloe Blacc, Miley Cyrus, Mike Posner, and Foster the People. His songs have accumulated over one billion views on YouTube alone.
Leading organizations including Nike, Instagram, Spotify, Google, Lululemon, Live Nation, Shazam, The Grammy Foundation, and many more have brought IN-Q in to motivate their teams through his keynote speeches and acclaimed storytelling workshop, a transformational bonding experience for companies that want to share their story more authentically.
Ultimately IN-Q writes to entertain, inspire, and challenge his audiences to look deeper into the human experience and ask questions about themselves, their environment, and the world at large.
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Let’s chat about the most important thing we can possibly be paying attention to right now, and that is — once again — your mindset. What is your plan when you start to feel like you are not in control of your thoughts? This situation with the coronavirus is an exercise in letting go of control, but our mindset is one thing we always have control over. To help facilitate that control, we’re going to do some “If this, then that” exercises. This is a fun activity that you can do along with us at home to help you break out of unproductive cycles.
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We’re going to keep it light-hearted and happy because that’s what we all need right now. We hope to bring some lightness to your socially-distant walk or sitting at home.
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@carendecesaris
Do you ever come up against resistance to deepening your connection with self?
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@brittmarieladner
When you face resistance how do you decide to either pivot or push through?
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In light of everything that’s going on right now and the circumstances everyone is facing, we have seen a lot of people asking, “What do you do if you feel financially unprepared?” It’s okay to not feel prepared for this situation, but it is not okay to not figure out how to move through this as quickly as you can. Chris and I are going to give you six steps you need to take right away to get yourself back on track.
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Cathy Heller is the author of Don’t Keep Your Day Job, as well as the host of the massively popular podcast of the same name. She is a songwriter, singer, podcast host, author, and summit host. She is an all-around amazing, epic human being who wants to help people find their purpose. You are going to love this interview as she shares how to get over the fear of starting something new, getting over perfectionism, and the importance of empathy.
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Cathy Heller is a fire hose of inspiration. She’s the host of the popular podcast Don’t Keep Your Day Job, which was given the #1 spot on iTunes recommend list of shows for the New Year in 2018 and 2019.
Each week Cathy encourages thousands and thousands of listeners to find more purpose in their life and get paid to do what they love full time. Cathy’s show has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, HuffPost, the NY Times and Inc Magazine, and has 9 million downloads. She’s been featured several times by Apple themselves and the fans are resonating with how genuine she is. Throughout the show, she has interviewed creative entrepreneurs like actress Jenna Fischer, popular blogger Seth Godin, designer Jonathan Adler, make up artist Bobbi Brown, dancer Mandy Moore, Jimmy Choo co-founder Tamara Mellon, fitness expert Jillian Michaels, Starbucks’s Howard Schultz, and Gretchen Rubin to name a few.
Cathy’s book Don’t Keep Your Day job is coming out in November with Macmillan. It’s filled with inspirational stories from people within her own tribe who have decided to take control of their life’s journey. Her book goes into detail about how to find the work you were meant to do, how to grow your business, and level up your quality of life all around.
She is a phenomenal coach for creative entrepreneurs and she’s helping people everywhere find a deeper sense of purpose and add their gifts to the world. Cathy often says “purpose is the opposite of depression” and she is truly lifting others to be the happiest version of themselves.
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This is the time we have been training for with all of these mindset tools we have learned over the years. You need to keep the mindset that is going to be able to move you forward and keep you positive. The mindset I’ve chosen to take with me may not be the right one for you, but it is the one that makes me feel good and like there are possibilities in the world. You need to find the mindset that works for you.
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We have some weird circumstances in the world right now, but one thing I’m good at is keeping things light and silly… and I think we need some of that right now! Let’s take some time to answer your questions with a bit of levity.
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@al.lanz
How did you learn to use different types of communication with different types of situations?
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We’re going to talk about ROUTINE. Let’s be honest about the state of things right now: Kids (for those who have them) are forced to stay at home, parents are all working from home, and there’s a lot of stress involved with all of this change. And that stress can be squashed by having a good, solid routine.
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Lisa Bilyeu is one of those women who completely inspires me all the time. She is the co-founder and president of Impact Theory, a digital media production company focused on empowering content. As if that weren’t enough, she co-founded the billion-dollar brand Quest Nutrition and she hosts the podcast Women of Impact, which she interviewed me on, and it was such an incredible experience. You are going to love this interview.
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Lisa Bilyeu is the co-founder and president of Impact Theory, a digital media production company focused on empowering content. In addition to co-founding Impact Theory, she co-founded the billion-dollar brand, Quest Nutrition, 9 years ago. Her career trajectory has been an astonishing arc from housewife to entrepreneur and transforming her business focus from nutrition to entertainment media. And now jumping in front of the camera, Lisa hosts the show, "Women of Impact," that centers on all things female empowerment.
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I hope that I can be a glimmer of sunshine in today’s current climate. We are all in this together, and what we focus on during turbulent times will create our life and our experience during all of this. This is all about managing our mindsets, our thoughts, and our energy. Stay safe and be well.
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In this week’s episode of Questionably Awesome, Evans and I record remotely while practicing social distancing!
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@cbello4410
Fear holds me back, in my comfort zone. How do I get past it and finally live the life I want?
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@ecbg_studio
I say yes to every opportunity because I want to, but also because of FOMO. How do I handle doing the things I want to do without overdoing it and depleting my energy? I'm afraid other people will get opportunities over me.
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@jpaola98
What's the difference between fear and resistance? How do you identify and move past them?
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We are talking about distractions. It is what stops people from everything. All of the clutter in your life is stopping you from moving forward and giving attention to what is most important. Whether it’s the coronavirus or the elections, it’s important to stay informed while keeping in mind what you can and can’t do.
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I’ve already had a chance to talk with Rachel Hollis on the show, but today I get to talk with the other half, Dave Hollis. It is so fun getting both perspectives when talking to someone about their business and life. His new book, Get Out Of Your Own Way, is all about finding a path to growth and fulfillment when you may be skeptical about the practicality of it. We dive deep into how growth leads to discomfort, getting familiar with failure, and growing along with your partner.
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Dave Hollis serves as the CEO of The Hollis Company where he chases audacious dreams with his partner and CCO, the extraordinary NY Times Best-Selling author, motivational speaker, and world-changer Rachel Hollis.
The Hollis Company is built around the belief that everybody is made for more. It exists to arm people from every background with the tools to change their life for the better. Our content is a mix of encouragement, authentic truth-telling and tangible direction to make lasting change. We create tools and foster community to help people grow in their relationships, businesses, sense of self, and opportunities to impact others.
The Hollis Co measures success in impact: how can the media, live events, and merchandise we produce create real and lasting life change? The company lives in these lanes and it’s where the family of existing brands will continue to thrive.
Outside of The Hollis Co, Dave is a member of the Motion Picture Academy and sits on the membership committee, serves on an innovation board called Fandango Labs, as well as the board of Will Rogers Motion Pictures Pioneers, the board of foster care charity Austin Angels and the board of Pepperdine's Institute for Entertainment, Media and Culture.
Dave believes in the importance of variety in a career as a prerequisite for considering any candidate -- his myriad jobs in Research, Publicity, Talent Management, Grassroots Marketing, Brand Management, Retail Strategy, Technology Innovation, and Sales has rounded his expertise and affords an informed, solution-oriented macro view of any business.
Dave is the father of four children, an adoptive father, and four-time foster dad. As a family, the Hollis’ support philanthropy in the foster care and the teen/transitional homelessness space. They live and operate their business out of Austin, TX.
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When I was trying to get my message out in the world, I felt like I wasn’t being seen by people. I kept waiting to be chosen by someone — fitness magazine editors, publishers, or influencers — and what I didn’t realize is that I wasn’t making myself as visible to get that recognition myself. You need to stand up for yourself and take accountability for making yourself heard. What are you doing to be visible?
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Welcome to Questionably Awesome! Evans and I answer your questions about pushing through fear and how to resist letting go.
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@itsmvsilly
How do you keep pushing through, even when fear is holding you back?
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@cbello4410
I've been resisting letting things and people go, will life change when I let it go and be free?
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We’re back with another he said, she said, giving you both Chris’ and my perspective on a topic. Today, we’re going to talk about how you can uplevel your tribe, both the people around you and your customer base.
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Aaron Alexander is constantly searching for different ways to make your physical life better. There is still so much we don’t know about our bodies, but we are finding out more every day — and Aaron wants you to take advantage of the latest and greatest. If you want to learn all about how to align your body and your mind, you need to listen to this.
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Aaron Alexander CR, LMT, CPT is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach whose clients range from A-list Hollywood celebrities to professional athletes and everyone in between. Since 2014, he has been interviewing the world's preeminent thought leaders on physical and psychological well-being on the top-rated Align Podcast, integrating a diverse variety of perspectives on the art and science of physical inhabitance When Aaron isn't writing or speaking, he can typically be found somewhere in the Pacific Ocean or on Original Muscle Beach in Santa Monica, California.