Ep 25: JON MACASKILL. Retired Navy Seal's purpose journey fusing his career tactics with mindfulness
Release Date: 05/24/2021
Ep 38: MALTE HAGEMEISTER & KRISTIAN NORD. Music producers work to bring purpose to the music industry
A World On Purpose
Malte Hagemeister and Kristian Nord, founders of California Music, are continuing to push the creative boundaries in music, film, and advertising. With over 8 million records sold and 60 Gold and Platinum records awarded, Malte and Kristian are innovative composers and producers looking to bring purpose into the world of music and use their art for a better cause. Hear how these two are using their talent to inspire and create meaningful collaborations of purpose in the music industry.
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Ep 37: CHANCE FOREMAN. Director’s purposeful mission of creating a better world through media
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Chance Foreman, founder of That Step Productions, believes in the power of using filmmaking to bring meaning and purpose into people’s lives. After moving to Venice CA, Chance began his career working with award-winning directors Josh and Rebecca Tickell on the film “Kiss The Ground.” Today, Chases makes it his mission to continue working with impactful people in the hopes of creating films with integrity, direction, and purpose. Hear how he takes "That Step" in helping to better the world through media.
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Ep 36. SHELBY SCARBROUGH. Author's hopeful vision of creating purpose through civility and democracy
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Shelby Scarbrough, author of “Civility Rules! Creating A Purposeful Practice Of Civility” & founder of Practical Protocol, began her career as a political appointee in the Reagan and Bush administrations. Today, Shelby is helping to shed light on the power of practicing civility and the meaningful impact it can hold on society. In this episode, Shelby discusses her inspiring upbringing in politics among figures such as Nelson Mandela and how she found her #pivot2purpose by building practices of civility.
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Ep35. KRISTA KLEINER. Former Miss Philippines turned humanitarian seeks purpose in healthcare heroes
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Krista Kleiner, former Miss Philippines and now founder of The One Heart Movement, shares her journey of growing up in adversity and witnessing Filipino nurses risking their lives on the front line of the COVID pandemic. Feeling inspired by their effort during these challenging times, Krista begins her story with a movement that has inspired millions around the world. Hear how she takes the world by storm in her effort to raise awareness for healthcare workers, racial injustice, and the environment.
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Ep34:NICOLE RODRIGUES. NFL cheerleader turns PR firm CEO-finds purpose through PR & empowering youth
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Starting her career as an NFL cheerleader and managing publicity for the Raiders, Nicole Rodrigues ventured into the world of public relations head-first. With over 21+ years of experience in PR and becoming a powerhouse founder of two companies, NRPR Group and the Young Dreamers Foundation, Nicole has paved the way as a public relations and marketing pro. In addition to being a CEO, Nicole is also the host of the Youtube show Beverly Hills’s Boss, and author of the Beverly Hill’s Boss book. Listen to how her purpose origin story has not only led her to making an impact within her own...
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Ep33: SHAAHIN CHEYENE. CEO’s purpose journey from sleeping on a beach to $350,000,000 in sales
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Shaahin Cheyene, aka the “Willy Wonka of Generation X”, is widely known for founding Accelerated Intelligence, the leading brain health supplement manufacturer in the US. Shaahin is also an award-winning business mogul, author, filmmaker, and inventor. In this episode, Shaahin describes his difficult upbringing and how his passion for entrepreneurship has led him from earning zero income and sleeping on a beach to a multi-million dollar career that has surpassed Fortune 500 companies in sales. Bio: ([email protected]) During the Iranian Revolution of 1978, Shahin’s family...
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Ep32: DANNI WASHINGTON. Mocha Mermaid TV host's mission: educate youth via "science communication."
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Widely known for her work in science communications and world-renowned television shows such as “Xploration Nature Knows Best”, Danni Washington, AKA "Mocha Mermaid,” has paved the way for educating the youth on the importance of ocean conservation and mitigating climate change. Hear how her inspiring story has led her to a path to purpose in environmentalism, connecting to individuals around the world and becoming a role model for young girls all over the world thinking about pursuing a career in STEM. Bio: [email protected] [email protected] Danni Washington is fierce,...
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Ep31: RON GARAN. NASA Astronaut’s “orbital perspective" sheds light on how we can protect the planet
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Ron Garan, former Air Force Colonel, NASA Astronaut, speaker & author of the critically acclaimed book, “The Orbital Perspective” and new book "Floating in Darkness,'' is a key believer that business enterprise can affect real long-term change. Hear how he activates his passion for protecting the planet by partnering with leading organizations around the world to help develop innovative ways that sustain life on earth for future generations. Also enjoy his wise words on the concept of a "Shared Humanity." Bio: [email protected] Having enjoyed an illustrious career that has...
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Ep30: NATALIE REKSTAD. Purpose-driven CEO’s passion fundraising NGOs and accelerating social change
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Natalie Rekstad, CEO & Founder of Black Fox Philanthropy, shares on her touching journey of growing up impoverished and the steps she had to take to turn adversity into a vehicle of change. Hear how she uses her passion for impact to build purpose within her own life and the lives of others through her innovative company that provides an open source fundraising blueprint to global and domestic non-profits. Bio: ([email protected], [email protected]) Natalie Rekstad leads a purpose-driven life as the Founder and CEO of Black Fox Philanthropy, a leading fundraising strategy firm...
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Ep29: Sasha Strauss. An expert brand strategist's passion for weaving purpose into client brand image
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As a young boy Sasha Strauss realized how powerfully influential TV advertising was over human free will & how that could be a power for bad or good. That realization, as well as being raised by parents who dedicated their lives to service, made him choose a path of good and kick started his 25 year career as a successful brand strategist. Hear how his company, Innovation Protocol, defined brands for leading corps, faiths, NGO's & academic institutions & taught how to integrate purpose into their message. Bio: ([email protected], [email protected]) Sasha...
info_outlineJon Macaskill (muh-KAS-kill) is a retired Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. He was born in South Africa and moved with his parents and 4 siblings to the US when he was 7. He grew up in Ruston, Louisiana where he was an avid track and cross country runner.
After graduating high school, he served briefly as an enlisted sailor in the Navy before receiving an appointment to the US Naval Academy. He has his BS in Mathematics and MS in Operations Research.
Jon has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, off the coast of Somalia, and in Panama. After retiring, he served as the Deputy Executive Director and podcast host and producer for Veteran’s PATH, a nonprofit organization that works to introduce meditation and mindfulness to veterans to bring them a sense of Peace, Acceptance, Transformation and Honor.
He now does keynote speaking engagements on developing leadership, grit, and resilience at the individual and organizational levels. He also owns his own mindfulness consulting company, Macaskill Consulting, LLC, bringing mindfulness and meditation to high performing teams to aid in dealing with stress, anxiety and depression all while increasing focus, creativity, and productivity.
Jon’s wife, Beka, also served in the Navy and is now a civilian Orthopedic Physician Assistant. Together, they are the proud parents of two, soon to be three, small children and recently after an adventurous 6 months as a family in an RV, they have settled in Colorado Springs.
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