126: Marian Edvardsen - From Wall Street to Healing Street
Release Date: 11/20/2017
Dan Rockwell - Leadership Freak and The Vagrant
It's All About the Questions
I've followed Dan Rockwell for ages. His Blog, Leadership Freak, combines wisdom and insights with lightness, deep thinking and insidious questions that worm their way into your brain and body until you have a breakthrough of thought and action. Now he and his co-author John David Mann have released a parable novel called, The Vagrant. Expect that book to worm its way inside you too and create breakthroughs of thought and self-reflection. On today's episode Dan and I sit down and discuss his thoughts on leadership, the birth of his book, self-reflection and how doing that alone can lead to...
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How a recent headshot photo session had me spiraling.
It's All About the Questions
A bit of an different episode for the show. Just me talking about how a recent photo shoot for a new headshot had me spiraling and the questions I started asking myself.
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Learn How to Step In To Happy with guest Marian Edvardsen
It's All About the Questions
Research shows that people are searching for happiness. They want to find ways to be happier, live life more fully and be present to their lives and figure out what makes them happy. My guest, Marian Edvardsen, has been on that search herself and has written a book, or perhaps it can be considered a primer and reference guide, to helping you find and live your own happiness. Step In To Happy: Simple Steps from A to Z for Loving Your Life opened my eyes up to a few areas that can help me find more happiness in my life and let go some thoughts that aren’t helping that search. On...
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John David Mann - Blind Fear, Writing Mastery, and How Crime Writing Taught Him to Fall in Love With the World.
It's All About the Questions
What can one say about John David Mann? He has mastered, well he wouldn't say that, but I would, writing non-fiction, parable and fiction writing. He has also shown us how a marriage can be lived fully and be written about, how to start your own school, and how to run a business with over 100,000 people. And those are just a few of his achievements to date. My favorite is that he has launched almost every book he has written or co-authored on my show since 2015. Yup, that one is special to me because his words lift my spirits, awaken my brain and bring me joy. Well not just to me but to over 3...
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Whisper Room, Writing Books That You Want to Never End and More - Thomas Kies
It's All About the Questions
What does it take to write multiple books with the same characters? Is it different than writing just one? Take a listen as I interview Edgar Award nominated author, former journalist and all-around good human Thomas Kies about his latest Geneva Chase novel. He will share what his agent, publisher and editor each said when he was thinking about starting a different series and his own thoughts on it. Then we talk about life as a writer while still working full-time, branching out into other forms of writing like becoming a playwright and so much more. In January of 2022, Thomas Kies, author of...
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Cold Fear - From NY Times List Non-Fiction to Top of Charts Fiction- John David Mann
It's All About the Questions
He's baaack! John David Mann, one of my all-time favorite guests, is back to talk about how he gets inspiration, the differences between writing non-fiction and fiction, what he credits for his ability to write what I call "books that suck you in and make you forget to go to the bathroom" and so much more. If you've never listened to John talk about writing, life, passion and having a writing partner then dive in on this episode. And forgive me for fan-geeking a bit. I love his writing and get joy out of even holding one of his books in my hand. Why you ask? Because once you start reading them...
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From Conflict to Courage - How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading - Marlene Chism
It's All About the Questions
Marlene Chism is recognized as one of the top experts on reducing or eliminating workplace drama and helping leaders become better leaders. She has been on the show before discussing her previous books and on this episode, we discussed her latest book, From Conflict to Courage: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading. Conflict, and avoiding conflict, happen everyday either at work, at home or somewhere on the way to one of those. I’ve observed conflicts on roads, in restaurants, at concerts, on lines and personally have avoided a few at work or at home until it felt like I was going to...
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Talking to Myself - Part 2 - Laura Steward
It's All About the Questions
Just me updating you on the show, myself and others things
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Talking to Myself - Part 1 - Laura Steward
It's All About the Questions
Just me giving you an update on the show, myself and a few other things.
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Creativity Unleashed - Alan Shapiro
It's All About the Questions
Return guest Alan Shapiro continues our discussion on creativity, getting rid of numbness, finding and expressing your story and how routine helps him unleash his creative spark. In Alan’s own words: Passionate, award-winning photographer. Advertising Chief Creative Officer, too I grew up on the creative side of the advertising world, working with clients around the world; telling their unique stories in very unique ways. Along the way, I've had the pleasure of working with many, many talented photographers, directors and content creators. I became envious of their art and craft. At first, I...
info_outlineHow does someone move from a high-powered life on Wall Street to a life in the suburbs focused on helping others find their passion?
During this episode we talk about the questions she asked to shift her life from the world of finance to becoming the mother of twin boys and balancing a new life as a healer, strategist and joy bringer.
My guest also shares tips on how you can reduce stress, step through grief, use essential oils to get through the holiday season or just everyday stressors and how she navigates life.
Marian Edvardsen is passionate about inspiring and empowering you to live your best life, shine your unique greatness, and live the life you desire and deserve. Her philosophy is to always be passionate about what you do and always reach for your highest *sterling* quality of life with gratitude, fun and happiness to personal success.
As a Certified Passion Test® Facilitator for Adults, Kids and Teens and Life Coach, Marian helps you "get to the heart of your matter" about what is important in your life, help you get more clarity, and set a path to achieving your goals so you can live the life
you’ve always dreamed of. She teaches self-care tools, including EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique, or Tapping) and essential oils to help you break through any struggles or obstacles that are getting in your way to living a fulfilling and joy-filled life.
Marian loves speaking, leading mastermind groups and workshops as well as one-on-one coaching. (By the way, The Passion Test has become the #1 process being used all over the world to help people discover and live their passions!)