Confront Your Reality To Prevail In Challenging Times
The Courage to Live a Big Life
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I share a transformational story inspired by Jim Collins’ famous Stockdale Paradox—about facing the brutal facts of your reality with honesty and courage. I walk you through my journey of confronting overwhelming challenges, mapping out the unfiltered truths, and leaning into support and strategy. We explore how adversity, when met with deliberate clarity and unwavering belief in your capacity to endure, can become the catalyst for breakthroughs. You’ll learn practical steps for navigating uncertainty, including how to shed denial and...
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Recalibrating Your Frequency
The Courage to Live a Big Life
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I explore why we often hit invisible walls. The biggest obstacle to our success isn’t external—it’s internal. When we self-sabotage, it’s not a sign of failure. It can simply mean our nervous system is reacting to a new level of growth. I introduce a simple, yet profound practice: The 5M’s. The 5M’s are a daily practice that helps shift your internal state, recalibrate your energy, and remove the blocks that keep you stuck. These daily habits support your journey from surviving to thriving. Tune in if you’ve ever experienced...
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Choose to Cultivate Your Mind
The Courage to Live a Big Life
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I explore how our mind is the most powerful tool in our entrepreneurial journey. When we treat it as a living ecosystem, giving it nourishment, pruning, and rest, we can unlock creativity that knows no bounds. Join me as I delve into the importance of deliberate inputs like philosophy, deep reading, and quiet reflection. Learn how patterns from unexpected sources can spark fresh thinking, and discover small practices that build resilience and creative integrity. When we flood ourselves with the noise and superficial content that is...
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Do the Inner Work to Unlock Your Full Potential
The Courage to Live a Big Life
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I explore the importance of doing inner work as entrepreneurs and creators. We often chase external success, but true transformation begins from within. By cultivating self-awareness, releasing limiting habits, and embracing our authentic selves, we can unlock our full potential in every aspect of our lives. I share the powerful story of big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton, who overcame alcohol addiction and rediscovered himself through deep inner work. I then guide you through a simple yet powerful exercise to kick-start your own inner work. And...
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Greatness Comes from Creating Anyway
The Courage to Live a Big Life
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I share a powerful reminder from the life of Hayao Miyazaki—one of the greatest animators and storytellers of our time. After watching the documentary, “10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki,” I was inspired by his honest, raw process, revealing that even the most legendary creative geniuses face doubt, despair, and uncertainty. Miyazaki’s journey teaches us that doubt isn’t the enemy—it’s the signal that we are on the edge of something real. His story reminds us that the dark phases of creation are signs of a vital, generative process,...
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Everything is Waiting for You
The Courage to Live a Big Life
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I share a transformative experience in Ireland that forever shifted my understanding of courage. Inspired by David Whyte’s poetic words, “Everything is waiting for you,” I recount a profound moment while steeped in the rugged beauty of County Clare, where I was challenged to face my deepest fears and desires. Join me as I explore how quiet stillness and honest words can lead to bold, life-changing decisions. I teach you how to access your inner wisdom by writing without judgment, trusting your deepest knowing, and taking that first...
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How Aesthetics Become a Strategic Edge
The Courage to Live a Big Life
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I take you on a journey through the artful streets of Paris, where beauty is more than surface polish; it's a strategic language of connection and value. I share how the French revere design not just as decoration but as an essential part of storytelling, emotional resonance, and building loyalty. I'll show you how to harness the power of aesthetics in your work by designing from emotion, layering senses, and treating beauty as a strategic tool. Whether building a product, launching a brand, or shaping a space, I’ll inspire you to embed...
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From Heartbreak to Art
The Courage to Live a Big Life
Your truth has the power to change not only you, but the world around you. And in times of heartbreak, let pain be your palette. In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I invite you to see heartbreak not as an end, but as a sacred beginning. Discover how your deepest pains contain the raw, unfiltered energy to create something meaningful. Join me as I guide you through three gentle steps to transform suffering into your most authentic art, nurturing resilience, empathy, and courage along the way. Tune in to learn how your broken heart can become your greatest muse, inspiring...
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The Beauty of Your Reality
The Courage to Live a Big Life
You have the power to shape your reality—what you seek is what you will find. In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I guide you through a fun and easy exercise designed to help you take a moment to seek what we, as creators, often long to discover: beauty. Specifically, the beauty that surrounds us, found in small, fleeting, magical moments. This beauty inspires us and keeps our spirits wild and free. Not only will this exercise help you uncover the magic and beauty in your environment, but it will also illustrate that when we attune our senses to look for something, we...
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Your Roadmap to Resiliency
The Courage to Live a Big Life
This week on The Courage to Live a Big Life, we're diving into a crucial skill that every entrepreneur and creative must have in their toolkit: resiliency. Regardless of how hard you work, how innovative your ideas are, or how passionate you feel, setbacks and failures are inevitable. We all experience them. What truly matters is how you learn from these challenges and how you respond. Resiliency is not some rare superpower gifted at birth—it is built; it’s something anyone can develop over time. In this episode, I’ll provide you with a practical roadmap for cultivating resiliency,...
info_outlineIn this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I take you on a journey through the artful streets of Paris, where beauty is more than surface polish; it's a strategic language of connection and value. I share how the French revere design not just as decoration but as an essential part of storytelling, emotional resonance, and building loyalty.
I'll show you how to harness the power of aesthetics in your work by designing from emotion, layering senses, and treating beauty as a strategic tool. Whether building a product, launching a brand, or shaping a space, I’ll inspire you to embed beauty into your core mindset, creating experiences people love and remember. Tune in to learn how to give your work a competitive edge with the power of aesthetics.