BOI MEETS WELLNESS

BOI Meets Wellness is a wellness podcast. We feature people that are BOI's (Born, Obviously, Incredible). We talk Money, Mindset, and Motivation. This MAR Media Production is hosted by Evolve Benton.

Cultivating a Money Mindset featuring Isis Love - Episode 72 12/08/2022

Cultivating a Money Mindset featuring Isis Love - Episode 72 Isis Love is a digital nomad, a financial alchemist, Airbnb super host, author, crypto nerd and has been featured in the We empowerment magazine. Her goal is to bring financial literacy to people in the community by helping them learn how to budget and manage money, multiplying it with cryptocurrency and forex trading. Her goal also is to make sure people are taking advantage of business credit. Not forgetting the most important piece of this all is cultivating a money mindset. She helps people deprogram the old ways of thinking about money to make room to become a money magnet. Today, she shares about why she has a mission of turning people's subconscious minds towards a more positive relationship with money. She also talks about her journey and how she supports others on their own journeys. She also gives an overview of Forex, which is the foreign exchange market. Isis discusses how anyone can trade currency on their own, anywhere they have internet access, making it a great option for those who want to make some extra money. [00:01 – 00:58] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Isis Love [00:59 – 01:27] Who is Isis Love and What Brings Her Joy? She introduces herself as the Financial Alchemist How laughter, food and travel, and just being around dope, like-minded people brings her joy Why she does what she do, so sh can be able to have the lines that she wants to have with no limit [01:28 – 02:39] Her Grateful List of People How her partner has been always with her Why her mentor, Chad Charleston, has been her pivotal point in her life Why she’s grateful for parents, and being able to talk to them [02:40 – 04:37] Why Financial Alchemist? Why it’s her mission to help people remember who they are To transform the people’s subconscious and reprogram it, and cultivate it to have a healthy positive relationship with money How to leverage credit to fund their trading accounts or to start their Airbnb business [04:38 – 11:10] What is Forex? Why the foreign exchange market is the exchange of, for foreign money Why you can also trade oil, gold and silver in the Forex Market Why the largest market being circulated, can create a lot of money Why there’s no limit to how much you can make in the market Why it’s about a mindset, and compounding money [11:11 – 34:29] How She Got into Crypto How she got into Crypto before going into Forex Why she tends to focus on longer term coins as she gets more seasoned How she realized she could create adult pictures and put them as NFTs, and how it inspired her [34:30 – 37:40] Closing Segment Isis answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions Reach out to Isis! Tweetable Quotes: “If I can show them how to go through the process like I did, how to upload it, how to do it, get creative with it, and they could turn around and make some money too, why not? Right?” - Isis Love “If you really think about it, you can make way more money in a day trading than what you make hourly in a job.” - Isis Love Connect with Isis at Email: Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Get the Money Mindset Journal: Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: Download StreamYard for your show: Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/25265205

Fitness and Health featuring Tyler Jones - Episode 71 12/01/2022

Fitness and Health featuring Tyler Jones - Episode 71 Tyler Jones has 6+ years of Fitness and Health Experience From NJ. He is also a curious learner and humorous. Today, he shares about his difficult childhood, including growing up in a family dealing with domestic violence. He also shares how his mother's encouragement and his partner Victoria's support helped him take the leap of faith and start his own online business. Tyler speaks about the myths around eating late at night, carbs, and cardio, before discussing the importance of attaching memories to food, flexible dieting, and macro counting. He also has inspiring stories of success from his clients who have achieved amazing results. Hear how he uses personal experience and motivation to help people reach their fitness goals through developing unique plans tailored to each individual's lifestyle. [00:01 – 01:49] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Tyler Jones [01:50 – 04:08] Who is Tyler Jones and What Brings Him Joy? He shares where he grew up, and hoping to share his talents across the US and around the world How seeing the closest people around me always wake up or attack their day with a smile on their face brings him joy He also shares how he has a twin sister [04:09 – 06:13] Tyler’s Journey into Fitness He shares how his brother has 2 gyms and how he has his own journey How his brother is the bridge to fitness How he started working with a trainer in his brother’s gym [06:14 – 08:26] 3 People on Tyler’s Gratitude List His mom who has a big influence on him His friend Victoria and she’s his biggest anchor His twin sister, who is closest to him [08:27 – 11:44] Tyler Sharing about His Past He shares how he grew up in a house of domestic violence How this has prepared him for everything else in the future How society looks at biracial kids at that time [11:45 – 33:16] Biggest Myths that Clients Believe How if you eat late at night, the food sits overnight in your stomach and it turns to fat, body fat How cardio burns calories Why carbs are actually the body's number one form of energy [33:17 – 50:52] Closing Segment Tyler answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions Reach out to Tyler! Tweetable Quotes: “You know, I always say tough time, hard times, make strong people.” - Tyler Jones “No one wants to count macros for the rest of your life, but it's just like college. We don't get to the degree on day one. We started college and then put into work after.” - Tyler Jones Connect with Tyler at , Email: Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Get the Money Mindset Journal: Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: Download StreamYard for your show: Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/25187184

What is Your Speciality : Nutrition & Fitness featuring Victoria Szamreta - Episode 70 11/24/2022

What is Your Speciality : Nutrition & Fitness featuring Victoria Szamreta - Episode 70 Victoria Szamreta is a wellness coach who shares her unique perspective on health and well-being. Today, she shares about how after suffering from her own eating disorder and unhealthy relationship with food & exercise she made it her mission to help other women overcome what society tells us is “healthy” and form better habits with themselves and their health so they can feel unstoppable! [00:01 – 01:09] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Victoria Szamreta [01:10 – 03:37] Who is Victoria Szamreta and What Brings Her Joy? She shares where she grew up How she loves coaching people as her passion How her mom and her boyfriend are her rocks [03:38 – 06:46] How She Got into Health, Wellness, and Nutrition Victoria shares about her cheerleading days and why she change into running Why she has a terrible relationship with food and she struggles to look smaller She shares how her struggles led to be passionate about nutrition [06:47 – 09:37] How a Bad Relationship with Food Affects People Differently When your body actually wants you to do something, you keep persuading yourself in your head that you can't Why Victoria works together with her clients to fix their issues in order to see results Changing their diet mindset in order to be free [09:38 – 15:19] The Training and Coaching Process How coaching is more holistic and training is more on the physical aspects How weight lifting helps Victoria in running Why training should be fun for clients [15:20 – 25:20] Tips for Food and Business Why we should have food moderation How supplementing electrolytes with water is the ultimate hydration Why finding a support group of friends and the self push to do business is important Victoria promoting her GetfitwithVic coaching academy where she supports clients one on one to finding a solution that works for them specifically [25:21 – 30:40] Closing Segment Victoria answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions Reach out to Victoria! Tweetable Quotes: “The biggest thing is no foods are good or bad.” - Victoria Szamreta “If you're constantly stuck in that diet mindset or you're stuck in that terrible relationship with food, it's only gonna get worse if you're not healing from that first.” - Victoria Szamreta Connect with Victoria at , Email: Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Get the Money Mindset Journal: Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: Download StreamYard for your show: Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/25123740

Resilience and Podcasting featuring Erin Brown - Episode 69 11/24/2022

Resilience and Podcasting featuring Erin Brown - Episode 69 Erin Brown is a Resilience coach, podcast host, speaker and author who collects stories, systems and strategies of resilience in action that allow people to have a greater human experience. Today, she shares about why she started doing her podcast Resilience in Action in order to share people’s stories and experiences and teaching new podcasters tips and processes on how to start their own podcast. [00:01 – 00:42] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Erin Brown [00:43 – 02:23] Who is Erin Brown? How interviewing and listening to people’s stories brings her joy Erin lists the three people she’s most grateful for Erin shares about her being a podcaster [03:52 – 10:05] Her Process of Her Platform and Her Podcast Erin shares about her podcast Resilience in Action Why she wants to use Booksy for podcast content She explains why she chose the podcast route [10:06 – 21:54] Starting Out On Podcast Why it doesn’t matter if your podcast has a long name Why it’s important to do a little research on what platform to use Making a list of who you want to interview Investing on your own equipments and yourself [21:55 – 26:23] How to Handle Interviews Why it’s important being comfortable on camera, and having good eye contact The importance of know when to take a pause The biggest key is to be naturally interested in people’s stories Making an effort to ask the right questions Tricking your mind to be excited instead of being nervous [26:24 – 36:18] Knowing Your Identity Erin talks about her marriage and why it’s beautiful Erin explains why your environment doesn’t change your identity Why marriage is a beautiful learning lesson for Erin in knowing when to speak The importance of being vulnerable [36:19 – 40:49] Closing Segment Erin answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions Reach out to Erin! Tweetable Quotes: “Always be learning. Always be growing, and knowing that where you started is not where you're going to.” - Erin Brown “Marriage has been a beautiful learning lesson in knowing when to shut up and knowing when not to shut up.” - Erin Brown “There's too much good going on in the world for me to let one person ruin it” - Erin Brown Connect with Erin at Email: Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Get the Money Mindset Journal: Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: Download StreamYard for your show: Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/25123776

Selling and Shifting the World featuring Eli Wilde - Episode 68 11/10/2022

Selling and Shifting the World featuring Eli Wilde - Episode 68 Eli Wilde describes himself as a “dude who sells stuff.” He is formerly the #1 salesperson for Tony Robbins and is now a life and business coach with $100M in coaching sales. He’s the host of The Everything is Influence Podcast, a revolutionary show dedicated to helping you understand why people do what they do. Today, he shares expert secrets to succeed in selling and influencing people in an authentic way. He also reflects on his own journey, the ups and downs in his life, and the people who helped him get to where he is now. Tune in for this powerful conversation! [00:01 – 00:42] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Eli Wilde [00:43 – 03:51] Who is Eli Wilde? How he’s enjoying the small and big things in life Finding fundamental frameworks and systematic processes that make a business work Eli lists the three people he’s most grateful for [03:52 – 15:11] Aligning Towards A Shared Goal Eli talks about getting to know his mentor Tony Robbins Despite challenges and getting sick, he’s able to break every sales record in their company He considers it his mission to make the world a better place by exposing people to the concepts of principles that were inside of those events and inside of his mentor Through the speaking opportunities he had, he was able to find people to align with [15:12 – 22:20] Finding What Energizes You He opens up about his sickness and how being around an energy-rich environment healed him Using his energy to get an opening and to connect and move people [22:21 – 29:57] The Key to Certainty in Sales In order to handle objection, something has to change inside a person What changes culture is people living authentically, not trying to be liked Inside a no person is always a yes person Put forward a thought and let them handle their own objections on their own [29:58 – 30:54] The Guided Meditation for Wealth Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on for free! [30:55 – 37:10] Leading Sales Teams to Success Remember: empty calendar, empty bank account One of the things that lacks in sales teams today is a sense of personal responsibility The reason why Eli is successful is that he ran every deal like it was his own business Always ask yourself: how could it be even better the next time? You need to have a reason to improve [37:11 – 43:30] Being Wildly, Authentically Influential Eli talks about the story behind his name Scripts don't sell people, powerful people sell people His company is using influence and sales to get to what's real for others People should be not sold but enrolled in a vision of something they actually want The difference between a speechmaker and a person of influence [43:31 – 48:23] Closing Segment Eli answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions Reach out to Eli! Tweetable Quotes: “In order to show that you care for any relationship, whether it's your mission or anybody in your life, it takes time, energy, and attention.” - Eli Wilde “Authentic influence happens inside out. It's not something we impose on somebody but helping people align with who they really are, and honest, deep, powerful conversations is where it all happens.” - Eli Wilde “It’s got to be something specific where you're moving towards. Otherwise, you're improving for the sake of improving, which is pointless.” - Eli Wilde “I wasn't that one with a business, but my mindset was there, and now I got my own business.” - Eli Wilde Resources Mentioned: Connect with Eli at Ebook: Facebook Group: Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Get the Money Mindset Journal: Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: Download StreamYard for your show: Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/24952533

Creating the Life You've Imagined featuring Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, PsyD - Episode 67 11/03/2022

Creating the Life You've Imagined featuring Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, PsyD - Episode 67 Dr. Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey is a multi-passion entrepreneur (leadership & life coach, practicing abstract artist, author, and organizational psychologist). She’s been an artist since she was 5. Clarissa's passion for coaching can be traced back to her childhood and young adult days. She was the friend people would go to for advice, counsel, and encouragement. Clarissa is also the author of the book Painting Your Path, 21 Interviews with Extraordinary Women and journal Painting Your Path Writing Journal. She incorporates her Painting Your Path framework with her clients, who seek to define or re-define their path in life, whether to branch out on their own or get back to their creative self. This framework is what she’s used in her life to achieve her visions, dreams, goals. Clarissa is also the creator of From Employee to Creative Entrepreneur, a free summit to help individuals create their roadmap to become their own boss. Formal Education: Clarissa finished her doctorate at the California School of Professional Psychology, with a focus on Organizational Development. Her dissertation is titled Coaching from the Inside Out: Exploring internal coaching practices in organizations. In addition, she received coaching training at CTI, The Coaches Training Institute in Los Angeles. She also holds a certificate of holistic healing program at the Optimum Health Institute. Clarissa joins us today to talk about chasing your dreams. She reflects on leaving her job to venture out and go back to her first love, which is art. She tells us how she’s now coaching other people to do the same, quit their 9-5, and follow their passions. We also discuss her summit business and she gave insightful advice on how to set up a successful event. [00:01 – 01:04] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, PsyD [01:05 – 06:11] Who is Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, PsyD? Sharing her love for painting and helping others discover their true potential Why she founded Clarissa Ramsey Studio She loved art since she was a kid but she was discouraged to pursue it Eventually, she found her way back into art and painting [06:12 – 08:29] Expressing Gratitude Clarissa talks about the people on her gratitude list [08:29 – 14:02] Connecting People Through Summits Setting up summits and events is not easy but she finds joy in it Tip from Clarissa: Hire a VA She started doing this first to help herself navigate the transition from employee to entrepreneur This has also been a great way to look for creatives to work with and build relationships with clients [14:03 – 18:55] Strategies For Hosting a Summit It’s essential to give yourself enough lead time to get everything organized and reach out to speakers Don’t hold yourself back from contacting speakers and don’t take it personally if they say no, especially for non-paid events Delegate, delegate, delegate Monetizing a free event You can sell a VIP pass [18:56 – 22:55] How to Invite Speakers for Your Free Event Be clear on what’s in it for them Currently, Clarissa is doing meet and greets among the speakers to collectively bring people with different expertise together and lift each other up [22:56 – 37:06] The Five Steps to Painting Your Path It’s certainly scary to get out of your comfort zone but learn to acknowledge your fears and do whatever you need to do to get grounded Know your strengths and figure out who’s in your network Here’s how Clarissa is coaching people using the Painting Your Path Framework Give yourself the space to dream Decide Plan your exit Be brave Reflect, repeat, refine Self-care is as important as your growth mindset [37:07 – 40:55] Closing Segment Reach out to Clarissa! Clarrisa answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions Tweetable Quotes: “Delegate out. You will make the money back.” - Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, PsyD “ Acknowledge what you're feeling. Don't necessarily just shove it down, but just feel the feels.” - Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, PsyD “Give yourself that space. Create a vision for yourself. What would be fun? What would be exciting?” - Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, PsyD “Let me step out. Let me be brave. Let me try. Let me get out of this little box that I'm in and see what happens.” - Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, PsyD Resource Mentioned: Connect with Clarissa at ! Facebook Profile: Facebook Group: Instagram: Twitter: Listen to her podcast, Painting Your Path: Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Get the Money Mindset Journal: Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: Download StreamYard for your show: Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/24883263

Finding Financial Health and Happiness featuring Terry Banks - Episode 66 10/27/2022

Finding Financial Health and Happiness featuring Terry Banks - Episode 66 Terry Banks specializes in guiding professionals to efficiently manage their finances so that they can shift from being frustrated with living paycheck to paycheck to achieving their definition of financial freedom. Terry started Bank On It Financial Coaching after heeding encouragement from friends who benefited from years of her informally sharing what she learned along her journey to financial freedom. Through trial and error, she pioneered her way from not knowing if she would ever be able to retire to having the option of retiring early. When she’s not helping others conquer their money fears and tap into their dreams, Terry enjoys standup comedy, reading, gardening, investing, and savoring tequila. She sits down with us today to talk about stepping into the path of financial independence. She offers insights into what it takes to build a strong foundation in budgeting and investing while having fun. She stresses the importance of happiness and why knowing what brings you joy is key to achieving true financial success. [00:01 – 00:55] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Terry Banks [00:56 – 03:59] Who is Terry Banks? Terry on turning 50 and experiencing joy within [03:18 – 06:45] Financial Independence, Retire Early Staring her FIRE journey because she doesn’t want to work her whole life Financial independence itself doesn’t solve the problem There should be financial education and knowledge [06:46 – 08:52] Sharing the Experience Here are the people Terry is most grateful for [08:53 – 17:16] Patience and Discipline in Saving and Investing Having a budget helps you be aware and intentional about your finances and make sure that your choices are aligned with your heart Terry focuses on pre-investment and laying the foundation before you even make a decision to invest There are a lot of things you can learn when you are saving consistently Know where you stand, do research, and avoid FOMO in investing There’s bad energy if you’re always in fear of losing money [17:17 – 24:54] Strategies to Thrive in a Recession Terry discusses her experiences when the market crashed It’s essential to have an emergency fund Creating more equity in real estate and having access to money vs. Having your money locked up in a stock investment [24:55 – 25:52] The Guided Meditation for Wealth Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on for free! [25:53 – 36:13] Happiness Comes From the Inside Terry’s advice: be kind to yourself Why they decided to retire in Mexico and her passion for coaching [36:14 – 40:32] Closing Segment Reach out to Terry! Terry answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions Tweetable Quotes: “Happiness comes from the inside and that helps us to be really frugal and be fine with it.” - Terry Banks “Who would you be going big for? If you're not willing to downsize for yourself, then that means you're trying to go big for somebody else, for some outside validation.” - Terry Banks “If someone has a win financially, that means that's one less person being taken advantage of by the structures of the financial services industry.” - Terry Banks Resources Mentioned: Connect with Terry at Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Get the Money Mindset Journal: Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: Download StreamYard for your show: Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/24794880

Strengths, Wellbeing, and Ease featuring Kyle Johann-Baker - Episode 65 10/20/2022

Strengths, Wellbeing, and Ease featuring Kyle Johann-Baker - Episode 65 Kyle Johann-Baker is an Organization Leadership & WellBeing Consultant who uses CliftonStrengths to bring out the best in others. In a world of endless pathways and options, he encourages the people he coaches to observe what it is that truly makes them come alive, even if that is a different path than the person next to them (hint: if you’re doing it right, it often will be). In this episode, we learn how to harness power from our strengths. By recognizing our strengths, we can have a more holistic approach to our work and wellbeing. Kyle also touches on certification programs for coaches and how to use them to provide more value to clients. [00:01 – 00:55] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Kyle Johann-Baker [00:56 – 03:00] Who is Kyle Johann-Baker? Kyle talks about things he enjoys doing: baking, walking his dog, and doing outdoor activities [03:01 – 05:51] Practicing Gratitude The people Kyle is most grateful for [05:52 – 09:49] Becoming a Coach The core pillar of Kyle’s message is: I am enough here, you are enough here There are benefits to getting a coaching certification, but it’s not just about the title It’s about accelerating your journey and your willingness to invest in it [09:50 – 15:08] Create Ease and Flow in Life Kyle discusses CliftonStrengths and VIP days It’s important to know what your strengths and weaknesses are and how you manage and apply them in your day-to-day Use strengths to inform your wellbeing strategies and develop self-trust Name and claim your strengths [15:09 – 17:38] Building a Foundation of Strength in Organization How Kyle helps organizations open up a conversation about strengths It’s not a one-time session, it’s a continuous process [17:39 – 18:37] The Guided Meditation for Wealth Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on for free! [18:38 – 23:20] A Strengths-Based Life as An Entrepreneur Kyle describes his ideal day Here’s how you can reach out to Kyle [23:21 – 28:27] Closing Segment Kyle answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions Where will see his life in the next five years? Tweetable Quotes: “We’ve seen wellbeing lists that's like, Oh, do these 10 things, everything will be better. Take a bath, sit in a quiet room, and these things that. For some folks, yeah, it works. For other people, I know that it's not going to work.” - Kyle Johann-Baker “This is a continued conversation. We're working with each other for three months, multiple times over those three months, and we're actually talking about building systemic change.” - Kyle Johann-Baker “You are enough here and saying it for yourself, I am enough, I am enough here, and I bring so much to this world. Take a moment to recognize yourself as a gift and the wonder that you bring.” - Kyle Johann-Baker Resource Mentioned: Connect with Kyle Johann-Baker through Facebook: Instragram : Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Get the Money Mindset Journal: Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: Download StreamYard for your show: Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/24733512

Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Sexual Health and Wellness featuring Miss Jai - Episode 64 10/13/2022

Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Sexual Health and Wellness featuring Miss Jai - Episode 64 Miss Jai Smith (she/her/hers/he/him/his) is a gender non-binary, queer, poly, kinkster, and educator for gender-affirming care and transgender and non-binary sexual health. She holds a Master of Public with a focus on health and wellness for Transgender and Non-binary communities. He has over a decade of experience working in the fields of HIV prevention and medical care and has developed and facilitated trainings on supporting Transgender and Non-binary people for providers at local, state, regional, and national levels. Additionally, she provides technical assistance in supporting Transgender and Non-binary people to private and public healthcare agencies and community-based organizations and works with state health agencies on gender-inclusive surveillance and data collection. He runs a weekly question-and-answer live show called Ask Miss Jai, which focuses on sexual and relationship health education for Transgender and Non-binary people and tips for health providers on how to build supportive environments for Transgender and Non-binary patients, clients, and colleagues. Her purpose is to uplift and celebrate the lives of her Transgender and Non-binary siblings and forge avenues for us all to thrive and experience our maximum health potential. Today, we talk all about that and more, including Miss Jai’s advice for people who are looking to get into the work and for organizations who want to serve the community. [00:01 – 01:17] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Miss Jai [01:18 – 04:47] Who is Miss Jai? Miss Jai shares finding joy in chosen families The people Miss Jai is most grateful for are her mom and mentor [04:48 – 10:00] A Passion for Public Health Entranced by the idea of public health and sexual health, she became a volunteer in the community during high school Being an advocate in a place where there’s no information, especially about LGBTQ health Transitioning from volunteer work to full-time service [10:00 – 16:59] Knowing Your Value As a Service Provider For people entering the field, it’s important to first determine what it is you want to do and what service you want to provide Physical and emotional labor is valuable work and should be compensated fairly By valuing your own time and energy, you are not undercutting other community members who are doing this work and are making a living from this work [17:00 – 22:03] How Organizations Can Do Their Part Organizations should go beyond the transactional and performative They need to reflect on how they're currently serving trans and non-binary people before reaching out to the consultants It is critical that they truly understand what the trans and non-binary people’s needs are and that they engage authentically with the community [22:04 – 22:59] The Guided Meditation for Wealth Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on for free! [23:00 – 27:07] Ask Miss Jai He created Ask Miss Jai to engage with health providers about how to better support trans and nonbinary people in health settings He also cultivates an audience of trans and non-binary people around sexual liberation [27:08 – 33:34] Providing Elite Care What does elite care look like? Miss Jai highlights the need for humility and acceptance from health providers Be affirming of the patient’s gender [33:35 – 40:40] Closing Segment Miss Jai answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions Reach out to Miss Jai! Tweetable Quotes: “I need to provide an equitable price for myself, for my time and my energy, both the hours that it's going to take for me to develop a product, but also the hours that it's going to take me to debrief and decompress.” - Miss Jai “If we're trying to meet our maximum health potential, then we need to be more than just a number on a page. Organizations need to come to our community and show us that they're invested in our health and wellness.” - Miss Jai “Part of elite care for myself would be engaging in such a way that allows me to move with ease in coming back to the health system and encourages me to take care of my health in ways that I feel supported and cared for.” - Miss Jai You can connect with Miss Jai through his website: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Get the Money Mindset Journal: Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: Download StreamYard for your show: Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/24664074

Death, Dying, & The Medicine of Life featuring Shivani Narang - Episode 63 10/07/2022

Death, Dying, & The Medicine of Life featuring Shivani Narang - Episode 63 Shivani Narang (she/they) is a death worker & energy worker, focusing on spiritual & emotional end-of-life support, life reviews, legacy work, death ritual & ceremony creation & facilitation, and meaning-making at the end of life. In this episode, Shiv reflects on death and how it brings to light the sacredness and beauty of what it means to be alive. They talk about embracing the different sides of death and finding the medicine within us. They also share the work they do to help not just the dying but also those dealing with grief in whatever stage of life they’re in. [00:01 – 00:45] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Shiv Narang [00:46 – 03:17] Who is Shiv Narang? Experiencing the rollercoaster of life [03:18 – 10:29] Remembering the Sacredness of Life What is death work? We experience a lot of deaths in our lives It’s essential to see what it can teach us about being humans Death work is grief work and grief is love People have experienced death and grief since ancient times Understanding life’s duality: the ugly and beautiful [10:30 – 14:29] The Darkness is Not for Nothing At one point in our lives, we will all be death workers, whether for ourselves or for somebody else Shiv opens up about dealing with darkness and getting into death work The resistance to life is ancestral [14:30 – 21:06] Pushing Back Against the Mainstream Shiv discusses the people they enjoy serving and giving the support they need How Shiv customizes the client experience There is healing in silence [21:07 – 22:03] The Guided Meditation for Wealth Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on for free! [21:04 – 25:03] Navigating Death and Grief for Entrepreneurs Seek support and don’t go through it alone [25:04 – 30:43] Closing Segment Shiv answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions Reach out to Shiv! Tweetable Quotes: “We lose a job or we get a new home, or we lose a pet, or we lose a part of ourselves, or we leave a relationship. All of those are versions of ourselves dying and being reborn.” - Shiv Narang “We're moving through things and healing through things, not just for ourselves, but for the people who came before us and for the people who are yet to come.” - Shiv Narang “There are people who've done this before, who found their way in this before. And yet there's only me. I'm the only me ever. I'm the only me with my kind of grief ever. And both are true” - Shiv Narang “The blood is moving, and sometimes we just have to let the blood move, you know? I think a lot of people resist the quiet and the silent or things are trying to sort themselves out.” - Shiv Narang Resource Mentioned: Connect with Shiv on Instagram: Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Get the Money Mindset Journal: Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: Download StreamYard for your show: Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/24608625

Healing Through Hypnosis featuring Adrian Moreno - Episode 62 09/22/2022

Healing Through Hypnosis featuring Adrian Moreno - Episode 62 Adrian Moreno began his career inside the health & fitness space, while also gaining unparalleled experience with hypnosis & NLP, establishing himself as a respected transformation coach. As visionary and head transformation specialist for Potentia he specializes in behavior and belief optimization through cutting-edge hypnotherapy and NLP techniques, solving lifelong problems, addictions, compulsions, and depressions in as little as 20 minutes with a 100% success rate. If he isn’t busy setting a new standard for how quick transformation can happen, then you can find him spending time with his family, writing, podcasting, or meditating. He joins us in this episode to dive deep into the power of hypnosis. He busts common myths and reveals the many ways it can benefit the mind and body. Adrian believes that through hypnosis, we can change ourselves and we can change the world. [00:01 – 01:31] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Adrian Moreno [01:32 – 03:51] Who is Adrian Moreno? Growing up in Austin and becoming an entrepreneur [03:52 – 05:40] Wellness Check-In Take good care of your physical health and shower every day Always stay social Utilize self-hypnosis for visualization practices [05:41 – 07:01] Connecting to the Community Adrian lists the people he’s most grateful for [07:02 – 20:10] Understanding Why People Behave the Way They Behave His own journey of transformation: from weight loss to starting his own fitness business He discovered that hypnosis has a higher success rate than traditional therapy How hypnosis helped him get to the root of his fear of public speaking Most of the problems in today's world are due to upbringing and can be healed through changing our internal experiences [20:11 – 20:58] The Guided Meditation for Wealth Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on for free! [20:59 – 31:44] The Truth About Hypnosis Hypnosis is not mind control; it is a state of absorbed attention and can be used for a variety of purposes Children can also undergo hypnotherapy and gain lasting positive effects [31:45 – 39:37] Hypnosis for Entrepreneurs and Leaders When people struggle with a problem, they often have a core belief that is preventing them from achieving their goals Hypnosis can tackle these problems and eliminate insecurity and self-doubt [39:38 – 47:26] Closing Segment A quick explanation on the difference between NLP and hypnosis Adrian answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions Reach out to Adrian! Tweetable Quotes: “Your daily behavior patterns come from decisions you made between the ages of zero and eight. Those decisions you make during that time are very crucial.” - Adrian Moreno “To be a human being is to literally be in a trance.” - Adrian Moreno “You will always follow your thought. Thought creates feelings, feelings create action, action creates your results you call your life.” - Adrian Moreno Resource Mentioned: Connect with Adrian Moreno at Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Get the Money Mindset Journal: Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: Download StreamYard for your show: Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/24417345

Social Media and African Spirituality featuring Alafia Stewart - Episode 61 09/15/2022

Social Media and African Spirituality featuring Alafia Stewart - Episode 61 Alafia "Ifabowale, Osundamilola" Stewart, affectionately known as just Alafia, is a second-generation practitioner. Her parents transitioned from Santeria to Lukumi, then to Isese during her childhood. She is a passionate agent of change in spiritual awareness through the advocacy of accurate representation of Orisha devotees in media. She holds a BA from Dillard University and an MBA from Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico. Alafia has also been featured in the New York Times for her contributions to the Public Broadcast System (PBS) docu-series Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler chronicling her journey to initiation in Nigeria in the summer of 2014. Alafia has spent the last decade on international platforms representing the Orisha community. From, TV to radio and print. Alafia stands for the future of Orisha worship to be normalized and celebrated. We chat about African traditional religion in the time of social media. Alafia discusses how she uses her platform to expose lies and offer support and transparency to the community. She also encourages us to be empowered and informed when seeking spirituality. [00:01 – 00:50] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Alafia Stewart [00:51 – 03:57] Who is Alafia Stewart? When Alafia was growing up, her religion was not socially acceptable Now African spirituality is normalized because of social media [03:57 – 13:40] Challenges in the Spiritual Journey There are a lot of misrepresentations online The sad part is that those who know very little are the loudest talkers Alafia gives tips on how to sniff out scammers When starting out, date your religion and take time to get to know it better [13:41 – 20:01] Taking Care of the Spiritual Community Alafia did not initially want to speak about her religion but she realized her true passion Being a spiritual practitioner is not as easy as it seems Having a deep love for the community is important [20:12 – 20:58] The Guided Meditation for Wealth Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on for free! [20:59 – 26:32] Your Spiritual Sister on the Internet Need non-biased and non-judgmental insights on religion? Alafia would love to hear from you! Dreams for the brand: elevating the vibration of the community and giving gifts of knowledge and experience Alafia’s top three places that she feels most connected to [31:17 – 37:28] Closing Segment Alafia answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions Reach out to Alafia! Tweetable Quotes: “There are folks that want to come into my religion simply to get initiated and to have a title or some sort of social standing, which is wild, but it happens.” - Alafia Stewart “Do your due diligence as if you would look for a life partner because this religion is not free. It is expensive. Spiritual work is expensive.” - Alafia Stewart “We live in a society where there is a core set of religions that have essentially taken over. At least now, folks are moving away from the religious constructs that they come from and reconnecting back to their ancestry.” - Alafia Stewart Connect with Alafia Stewart at . Follow her on , , , and , or message her at . Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Get the Money Mindset Journal: Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: Download StreamYard for your show: Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/24361821

Showing Up as Your True Self: Natural Hair Pride and Podcasting featuring Walter Gainer II - Episode 60 09/08/2022

Showing Up as Your True Self: Natural Hair Pride and Podcasting featuring Walter Gainer II - Episode 60 Walter Gainer III is the host and producer of the Boss Locks podcast, a show where he speaks to Black leaders to learn about their natural hair journey and experiences Working While Black. In this episode, Walter takes us through his podcasting journey. After experiencing pressure to cut his locks and learning about similar stories from others, he decided to create a podcast and tackle hair bias in corporate settings. He also shares how he found his voice as a podcaster and gives tips on how to start a sustainable and successful podcast. [00:01 – 0:42] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Walter Gainer II [00:43 – 05:11] Who is Walter Gainer II? Walter talks about being more intentional in finding things outside of his day-to-day life What it’s like living in Atlanta and how he’s loving the food and the people there [05:12 – 08:36] Wellness Check-In Stop associating happiness with productivity Enjoy the moment and the time you have with the people around you [08:37 – 17:08] Normalizing Natural Hair in the Workplace Walter introduces his podcast, Boss Locks, and why he’s proving that natural hair and professionalism can coexist There are a lot of people with natural hair who face difficulties in professional environments and it’s important that these stories are told Some don’t experience hair discrimination but do encounter people who are overly curious about black hair It’s good that we’re now coming to a point where it is more acceptable to have natural hair [17:09 – 18:03] The Guided Meditation for Wealth Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on for free! [18:04 – 25:54] Building Confidence as a Podcaster Starting a podcast? Keep it simple and do what you can with the tools available to you Believe in your voice and put yourself out there consistently People resonate with you more than you think Walter recommends a couple of ways to prepare yourself before an interview [26:44 – 31:33] Overcoming Podfade Podcast at your own pace to avoid burnout Take breaks, have a support system, and plan out content ahead of time [31:34 – 36:12] Closing Segment Walter answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions Reach out to Walter! Tweetable Quotes: “Whatever culture you're from, it's not okay to just go and put your hands on somebody. That's harassment. I think that we don't really associate those two enough, especially in the workplace or school environments.” - Walter Grainer II “Don't worry if you think your voice sounds weird because everybody's voice sounds weird, but everyone else will tell you, oh, I love your voice. So get that out of your head.” - Walter Grainer II “They want to be big. They want it to be a part of people's lives. And it's a great goal, but it's just not realistic for everyone at every stage.” - Walter Grainer II Visit to know more about Walter Grainer II. Find him on , , and , and join their . What are you promoting right now in your business? Do you have an offer for our listeners? : Connect with me on LinkedIn to support people Working While Black Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Get the Money Mindset Journal: Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: Download StreamYard for your show: Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/24307749

Meditate, Align, Enlighten & Discover featuring Shannon Mae - Episode 59 09/01/2022

Meditate, Align, Enlighten & Discover featuring Shannon Mae - Episode 59 Shannon Mae Musgrove is the founder of Self MAED, a space for self-healing for womxn of color. She has traveled the world and gone on her own self-healing journey, and now she supports others in their quest for self-improvement as a certified AntiRacis Raja Yoga instructor, mindful meditation teacher, and social justice activist. With a 12-year experience in higher education, Shannon is passionate about serving first-generation and low-income students and introducing them to generational healing modalities as they navigate college life. Today, Shannon talks about what inspired her to create her brand and curate wellness retreats for womxn seeking self-care. She also offers valuable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and gets real about the challenges and rewards of running a business. [00:01 – 01:23] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Shannon Mae [01:24 – 03:36] Wellness Check-In Give yourself the grace to realign and find your balance [05:01 – 06:57] Who is Shannon Mae? Getting to know her passion for serving underrepresented students Advice for those who want to pursue higher ed: be willing to relocate and don’t lose yourself [06:58 – 15:27] It Takes a Village Shannon talks about the people on her gratitude list and those who touched her life in some way [15:28 – 16:22] A Journey of Healing How Shannon started her brand Experiencing life changes, going to therapy, and exploring the world Creating space of wellness for women of color [16:23 – 18:09] Are You Ready to Start Your Online Business? Check out the platform I use to power Speaking 4 Profit and BOI Meets Wellness! Get 3 months of for only $99! [17:13 – 21:28] Building a Retreat Business If you’re just starting out, slow down and give yourself time What’s it like launching a retreat during the pandemic Understanding the power and beauty of locations Learning about the physical and cultural space that you will occupy Being respectful of the natives What’s next for Self MAED? A focus on money management and wealth-building Opportunities for physical fitness Mommy and me retreats Register now to Self MAED’s [32:25 – 36:36] Closing Segment Shannon answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions Reach out to Shannon! Tweetable Quotes: “When I first learned how to meditate, I didn't know that's what I was doing. It was more of mindfulness practice. I would go to this state and I would focus on my five sentences and it just brought me so much peace.” - Shannon Mae “And I realized that it's okay to take a step back and slow down to build the foundation and, in doing that, I gained a lot of clarity.” - Shannon Mae “Lean into either your experiences, the place that you've gone. If you haven't, you should travel to those spaces before because I think that really makes the difference.” - Shannon Mae You can connect with Shannon Mae and Self MAED on their website, . Follow them on and . Join the and sign up for Self MAED’s . Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Get the Money Mindset Journal: Click here for 3 months of Kajabi for $99: Download StreamYard for your show: Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/24228747

BOI Meets Wellness is Back! featuring Evolve Benton - Episode 58 08/26/2022

BOI Meets Wellness is Back! featuring Evolve Benton - Episode 58 It’s been a while, but now we’re back! In this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve shares life updates from overcoming losses to celebrating wins. Evolve talks about building their business while being committed to taking care of their physical and mental health. With recession looming, Evolve also offers ways we can change our attitudes about money and spending to get us through these uncertain times. [00:01 – 02:50] Opening Segment Taking a step back to focus on Speaking 4 Profit I reflect on finding my voice through BOI Meets Wellness Learning to be better at creating content: [02:51 – 05:00] Wellness Check-In Navigating life changes: getting married and experiencing grief Practicing movement and tapping into to keep me motivated to be my best self [05:01 – 12:07] A Much Needed Vacation I look back on traveling to Portugal for to plan for financial independence Reasons why I love Lisbon and how the trip was good for my mental health [12:08 – 15:27] Business Wins of the Week Onboarding a new team member My client’s successful coaching program launch [15:28 – 17:12] Are You Ready to Start Your Online Business? Check out the platform I use to power Speaking 4 Profit and BOI Meets Wellness! Get 3 months of for only $99! [17:13 – 21:28] The Big R What is a recession? It’s time to start doing our healing work around money [21:29 – 36:03] 5 Mindset Shifts to Survive the Recession Stop overspending and use your skills to barter Step into the power of cooking at home and meal prepping Change your savings account as interest rates go up Start a simple investment strategy Save more than you spend Make a plan around wealth and abundance with our [36:04 – 38:36] This Week’s Affirmation Abundance flows my way all the time Join the Affirmation text list: Send the word “INSPIRE” to 323 405 9492 Tweetable Quotes: “Mindset is gonna shift a lot in your bank account before even activity.” - Evolve Benton “We want an investment strategy that we can track and that we know works because if we're able to track it and keep it simple, the fear is moved away from it.” - Evolve Benton “Spend less time outward, more time inward so that we can save more and ultimately invest more money.” - Evolve Benton Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Get the Money Mindset Journal: Click here for 3 months of Kajabi for $99: Download StreamYard for your show: Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/24164574

Conflict Mediation and the Buzz Around Clubhouse featuring Opulence Abundance - Episode 57 04/30/2021

How to Increase Your Masterclass Conversions featuring Sue Clement - Episode 56 04/23/2021

How to Increase Your Masterclass Conversions featuring Sue Clement - Episode 56 In another episode of BOI Meets Wellness featuring The Speakers Room Live, we are joined by our guest, Sue Clement. Sue Clement is a Business Strategist who helps entrepreneurs create systems to expand their visibility, increase their impact, and scale from six to seven figures. Since 2000, she has assisted thousands of entrepreneurs in increasing their profits, reducing their expenses, thinking bigger, and adding velocity to their business growth. As an international speaker, best-selling author, and marketing expert, Sue impacts businesses globally. Previously, she grew her first business, an employment agency, from concept into a multi-million-dollar company before selling it. Sue brings a real word experience and wisdom to her clients and audiences. [00:01 – 01:44] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Sue Clement The topic of today’s episode [01:45 – 06:28] Who is Sue? Sue talks about her background She talks about what brings her joy and the things she loves Profit and Sustainability Sue speaks about her journey in starting her business [06:29 – 20:40] Increase Your Masterclass Conversions Sue talks about the things that people are doing wrong in masterclasses Sue discusses the 3 Pieces to a Good Masterclass Sue speaks about her process How she attracts clients Sue discusses her favorite topics to speak about Take note of these if you want to hire her as a speaker! What is conversion in a masterclass? Sue explains what it really means to convert someone. [20:41 – 24:34] Closing Segment Are you interested in hiring Sue? See below for links where you can reach out to her. Final thoughts and final words of advice Tweetable Quotes: “It is in your moment of decision that your destiny is shaped.” – Sue Clement “Regardless of where you’re at, all things are possible.” – Sue Clement You can connect with Sue on , , or on her website at . Join the Roadmap to 7 Figures with Sue Clement . Catch The Speakers Room Live every Wednesdays on our Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/18790475

Transform Yourself and Your Business Through Coaching featuring Vladimir Adonis - Episode 55 04/16/2021

Transform Yourself and Your Business Through Coaching featuring Vladimir Adonis - Episode 55 Vladimir used to work as an executive for a small university and held that role for 12 years. 5 years into that role, he knew that it was not something that he wanted to do forever. At that time, he realized entrepreneurship was his calling and decided to launch a dating site.After 2 years of development, the dating site was launched, but Vladimir had difficulty getting members and growing the business. So, he decided to learn marketing, lead generation, and Facebook ads to help the business. As his business started getting some traction, an unforeseen problem presented itself, and he ended up closing down the dating site. After everything that happened, his heart still wanted to pursue the entrepreneurial path. Using the skills he learned through running his business, he started hosting workshops, and he found success with that. He then pivoted into the coaching business that he now owns and guides other people to create success for themselves. [00:01 – 01:31] Opening Segment Why we took a break for a few weeks. I introduce our guest, Vladimir Adonis [01:32 – 02:01] Amplify Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs Today’s spotlight is on . Check them out at [02:02 – 02:24] Wellness Tip of the Week Spring into some movement and get outside. Spring is a perfect time to explore new areas to hike and love on Nature. [02:25 – 14:26] Who is Vladimir Adonis? Quick shoutout to our sponsor Vladimir gives a brief background about himself Found an entrepreneurship opportunity in the online dating industry Found a hiccup and ended up closing the business Pivoted into managing workshops Vladimir explains various business terms What do people mean by ‘evergreen’? Why he loves mid-ticket offers [14:27 – 23:31] Advertisements Vladimir gives us an in-depth class about advertisements How to create solid ads Retargeting individuals [23:32 – 29:19] Vladimir’s Coaching Business Vladimir shares why and how he got into coaching Coaching is transformational. Vladimir’s advice for people looking to pivot into different careers. He shares success stories from his journey and his clients’ [29:20 – 32:38] Closing Segment Follow and support Vladimir’s work. Links available below. Final thoughts and words of advice Tweetable Quotes: “Coaching is transformational. There’s been plenty of times in my life where I said to myself, okay, I know I have the knowledge. I know I have the expertise, but for whatever reason, I can’t reach or get to the next step. And it was a coach that I was able to lean on and then I was able to work and that allowed me to pivot and take the next step.” – Vladimir Adonis Resources Mentioned: Catch the Seekers Room Live every Wednesdays on our (Facebook Group) You can follow Vladimir on , , and . Learn more about Evolve Benton at Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Check out our new merch store Hit us up and send us an email at /episode/index/show/boimeetswellness/id/18721139