#019 Impacting Over a Million Lives and Making a DIFFerence with Chad Dime
Release Date: 12/10/2019
Intentional & Unconventional
Ashleigh Sergeant has held the roles of Global Yoga Trainer for Adidas, Head of Yoga Content for Gaia.com, and Director of Yoga & Movement for Envision Festival. She's also the Co-Founder of Experience Alaya, an online global community focused on supporting others in meaningful connection. These are all things that she has done, but in this episode, Ashleigh will remind us that it’s not all about what we achieve- it’s understanding that we are perfect, whole & complete, exactly as we are.
info_outline #034 This Too Shall Pass: Life Lessons, Creativity, & One Continuous Line with Daniel DuganIntentional & Unconventional
Daniel’s art is a meditative expression of “one continuous line” that never breaks, never crosses, and, for him, represents the flow of life. In this episode, we’ll hear how this line, (which Daniel has been drawing since he was 10 years old), has taught him that everything in life has a beginning and an end; that we cannot control our path; but rather surrender to it— to trust that everything in life is happening for our greatest good.
info_outline #033 Life By Design: Community, Permaculture, and Redesigning Our World with Stephen BrooksIntentional & Unconventional
Stephen Brooks is the Founder of Punta Mona, an off-grid permaculture farm and educational retreat center, the co-founder of Envision Festival, and the founder of two eco villages (La Ecovilla and Alegria Village). In this episode, we’ll hear about Stephen’s upbringing, where he discovered true community, the intention behind his life's design, and how he went from the suburbs of Florida to living off-the-grid in the jungles of Costa Rica.
info_outline #032 Thoughts from Quarantine with SarafeenIntentional & Unconventional
In this epsiode, I'm sitting down with my partner Sarafina, and we're checking in on some of the things that have been coming up for us during this interesting time of "social distancing" and quarantining due to COVID-19. We share some insight into what we've been learning through this process and what's been helping us through this pandemic and time of great change.
info_outline #031 All Aboard The Vision Train: Painting our Reality into Existence with Amanda SageIntentional & Unconventional
Today we're connecting with visionary artist Amanda Sage, who uses her paint brush to create the world she wishes to see and inspires others to open their mind to new possibilities. In this episode, you’ll have an opportunity to learn about the incredible woman behind the evolutionary works of art, her roots and intentions, and her breakthroughs and inspirations.
info_outline #030 Aligning Actions with Beliefs: Dumpster Diving, Foraging, and Radical Activism with Rob GreenfieldIntentional & Unconventional
In this episode, Rob will share how making small changes can create big changes in your life and in the world. Rob travels the globe with ONLY 44 possessions to his name, documenting his "radical" experiences, and inspiring others to be the change that they wish to see. Rob’s life and documentaries have been featured on thousands of media outlets including National Geographic, BBC, Discovery Channel, USA Today, LA Times, The Guardian, Huffington Post and many more. I hope you enjoy!
info_outline #029 Seedpod-cast: A Playful Conversation with Gary UnderpantsIntentional & Unconventional
Catching up with my friend Adam James, aka "Gary Underpants"; you may remember him from Episode 3. This time we're coming to you from onsite of Envision Festival, while floating in a "pool" of giant seedpods "beans." In this episode, we'll talk about what brought Gary to Costa Rica, as well as some of the magical things we're delving into such as- a beautiful partner dancing immersion, role play, alter egos, and of course, PLAY; something we'd call "Gary Underpants'" specialty.
info_outline #028 Healing Through Psychedelics with Mareesa StertzIntentional & Unconventional
What comes up for you when I say the word “psychedelics”? In this episode, I’m diving deep with Mareesa Stertz, a filmmaker, community organizer, and a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher on a journey of her own personal healing, and on a mission to destigmatize these alternative forms of medicine. She produces and hosts a documentary series called "The Healing Powers", where she travels the world and shares her healing experiences with these psychoactive plants.
info_outline #027 Doing The Things That Bring Us JoyIntentional & Unconventional
Is there something that you absolutely love to do, but haven’t found the time recently? In this episode, we’ll discuss doing the things that bring us joy, and pushing our comfort zones to try out brand new experiences. A fun update from where the jungle meets the sea. www.intentionalandunconventional.com
info_outline #026 Van Life: Learning to Laugh Through Life's Surprises with MeowTeaIntentional & Unconventional
In this episode, we're connecting with MeowTea, my new friend and neighbor in our little temporary village in Costa Rica. He left Canada over 1.5 years ago, in his self-converted Sprinter van named "Surprise". MeowTea is an amazing artist, an adventurer, and a beautiful human who lives from his heart. Check this episode out to learn how his heart lead him on a solo journey to push his comfort zones and dig deeper within himself.
info_outlineChad is the Co-Founder of DIFF Eyewear, a charitable eyewear company that has helped with the eyesight and vision care of over one million people in need. They do this by providing a pair of reading glasses or an eye exam for every pair of glasses they sell. In this episode, we'll hear how Chad and his co-founders built this incredible company and continue to find ways to give back. We'll discuss a new kind of millionaire; someone who positively impacts over a million lives.