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Mindful Moments: finding your inner peace

Release Date: 10/28/2024

From AI panic mode to creative human mode

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If the rise of AI has you in 'panic mode,' it's time to rewire that fear; today, filmmaker Weam Namou shares how she used her core values to turn technology into a tool that responds to your soul. Weam spent years breaking through the barriers of Hollywood to become an award-winning filmmaker and author of 20 books. She didn't survive that journey by luck; she did it by using her faith and vision as a vibrant, living filter for every challenge she faced. In this episode, we discuss strategies to turn the "AI wave" from a threat into a tool. Weam shares how she leads her technology with...

From homeless to wealthy: the spiritual architecture that nobody is talking about

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"If you feel like you're working hard but still leaking money, it's not an income problem—it’s an architecture problem.” If you are praying for a financial overflow but operating with a leaky system, you aren't ready for the blessing yet. Today, Terence Townsend shares how he went from homelessness to international business by fixing his spiritual architecture—and how you can do the same In this episode, Terence Townsend—author of Financial Prudence: The Way of the Kingdom—reveals how he went from a homeless minister with a wife and four children to launching international...

Your brain doesn’t see reality, it predicts it

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Why do we make decisions we later regret? Most of us live on "Autopilot." We react to emails, stress, and triggers before our conscious mind even has a chance to intervene. In this episode, former Singaporean MP and transformative coach Carrie Tan joins me to discuss her book, Micro Moments. She reveals a startling truth: your brain doesn't see reality—it predicts it based on your past. Carrie explains that the secret to better leadership and a more peaceful life isn't found in better data or faster AI, but in the "Micro Moment." By learning how to pause and recognize the split-second before...

How to escape career Invisibility: A Masterclass in Executive Presence

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Are you an experienced professional who feels suddenly overlooked? You have the track record, the skills, and the work ethic—yet your résumé is hitting a wall, and the rise of AI has you wondering if your "judgment" is still a valuable currency. If you feel stuck or invisible in today’s market, it’s not because you lack talent; it’s because the rules of "visibility" have changed. Today, we have the pleasure to learn from James Wilkson, Managing Partner at AEC Global Search Consultants. With over 40 years in executive search, James is a true gatekeeper who sits at the table where...

Music: the master healer in the digital age

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In an era of constant digital "slop" and chaotic noise, our nervous systems are stuck in a perpetual state of "fight or flight." We try to find peace through scrolling, only to feel more disconnected. But what if the secret to recalibrating your body and soul was as simple as a heartbeat? Today, we are joined by Jerald Simon, LDS composer, author, and founder of Music Motivation. Jerald doesn’t just write music; he builds biological "pacemakers." By composing at a steady 60 beats per minute, Jerald’s music mimics the resting human heart, coaching your body to shift from stress to...

Stop Being Ghosted and Start Getting Hired

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Are you sending out hundreds of resumes only to be met with total silence? When the responses don't come, it’s easy to start doubting your worth. You wonder if you’re good enough, and that insecurity starts to bleed into your daily life. But what if the problem isn’t you? What if the problem is a "filter" that doesn't even know you exist? Today, we are joined by Aleksandra Lemańska, the founder of LemanSkills and a powerhouse leadership strategist. A former professional violinist turned Management Engineer and Startup Founder, Aleksandra’s journey is one of incredible resilience....

The Hiring Truth: Why talent alone isn't enough in 2026

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Are you failing to get hired because you lack talent, or because the system is broken? In 2026, hiring has become reactive and performative. Companies are chasing titles without defining roles, leaving talented professionals stuck in a cycle of burnout and "hiring failures." Today, we are joined by Stephanie Michelle Pimentel, the "LATAM Whisperer" and founder of Lumena Global Advisory. From a background in forensic psychology to building a global advisory firm from scratch, Stephanie has navigated the complex world of U.S.–Latin American expansion with one core rule: Mindset before...

How to reinvent your leadership from the inside out

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Are you building a career on autopilot, or are you actually in the driver’s seat? Today, we meet Billy Moyer, a man who started his first company at 21 using his childhood savings bonds and has since founded over a dozen businesses. As the CEO of SOS Leadership, Billy has spent his life answering one question: Why do talented leaders get stuck? He argues that most of us are leading from the "Upside Down"—focusing so hard on external results and "chasing identity before income" that we forget to check the internal drivers shaping our decisions. Billy is here to help us navigate the...

The Character Edge: Why Being Human is Your Greatest Career Asset

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Is your career stuck because of a skills gap—or a character gap? In 2026, when everyone is using the same AI tools, the only way to stand out is through your humanity. Today, we’re joined by Jim Carlough, the Leadership Identity Architect. Mentored under the legendary Ross Perot, Jim has spent 30 years learning that true success isn't about power—it's about the 6 Pillars of Character. Jim shares how to navigate the shift from "just an employee" to an indispensable leader who leads with care, integrity, and humor. This episode is a masterclass in reinventing your professional identity by...

Navigating the Setback: Reinventing Your Career in 2026

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What do you do when the plan falls apart? In 2026, we are told that AI will solve everything, but many of us feel more disconnected and overwhelmed than ever. Today, we are joined by Dr. Diane Dye, a nationally recognized strategist and CEO advisor who turned her own layoff into a doctorate and a groundbreaking framework. Diane is here to help us navigate the heavy emotions of unemployment and reinvent our biggest setbacks into what she calls "Critical Opportunities." We dive into why AI hasn't actually made office work "better" and how the growing gap in human connection is actually your...

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Meditation and mindfulness: are they effective or it this just woo-woo? We’ll ask this question to Anne-Marie Emanuelli, a retired French teacher from Corsica who lives in New Mexico.

After several sad events affected her life, Anne-Marie resorted to mindfulness practices she had set aside years before and found solace in them.

She then embraced meditation as a way to become more centered and in touch with our soul. Now a fully trained mindfulness guide, she leads Mindful Frontiers, bringing mindfulness to school classrooms, designing corporate staff training sessions and custom workshops.

In this interview Anne-Marie will not only explain how mindfulness works, but she will share 3 poignant stories showing how mindfulness helps us every day, plus several tips on how to get started.

And to top it off, she will also start meditation live while in the episode, so you can get to try it immediately!

Want to know more?

Find Anne-Marie here: https://linktr.ee/MindfulFrontiers

Find Franz here: https://substack.com/@franzsidney

I am a clinical hypnotherapist, RTT therapist, mindfulness and art therapy coach and I offer group meditation online and in person.

Video link: https://youtu.be/JKEuf_YPjPo

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