Best Luke Iorio Podcasts (2025)

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Robert Brunner | Why is mediocrity such an enemy to your success? 53:18

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In Episode #87, Ross is joined by Robert Brunner, Founder and Creative Director at Ammunition Robert is the former Industrial Design Director at Apple and current Lead Designer for Beats by Dre. He’s a globally acclaimed product designer with over 40 years of experience. Robert built the pioneering internal corporate design organisation at Apple, a…

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Jay Wilkinson | How will purpose make your business exceptional? 48:36

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In Episode #86, Ross is joined by Jay Wilkinson, Founder of Do More Good® Movement. Jay Wilkinson is a seasoned entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of the Do More Good® Movement, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming capitalism by helping business leaders use their companies as a force for good. With over 30 years of experience leading purpose-d…

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Paul Worthington | How will a braver brand grow your business? 51:49

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In Episode #85, Ross is joined by Paul Worthington, President of Invencion Paul has been in the branding business for over twenty years, led major branding programs across 4 continents, lived in two, had his words published by the likes of Fast Company, and won multiple awards along the way. Previously head of strategy and client principal at renow…

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Kevin Swanepoel | What does ‘great’ look like globally? 46:03

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In Episode #84, Ross is joined by Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Club for Creativity. The One Club for Creativity is the world's foremost non-profit organisation devoted to supporting and celebrating the successes of the global creative community. Since taking on the role in 2015, after being the organisation's President for more than eight years,…

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Jessica Bong-Woon | How to embrace weird to completely stand out 51:48

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In Episode #83, Ross is joined by Jessica Bong-Woon, Associate Creative Director. Throughout her career, Jessica has collaborated with a diverse array of brands, from innovative startups to renowned institutions, including Monzo, Meta, Wise, Omlet, Marshmallow and London's V&A Museum, leaving her mark on each with her distinct creative perspective.…

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Armin Vit | How far will you go to stand out? 55:16

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In Episode #82, Ross is joined by Armin Vit, co-founder of UnderConsideration. Born and raised in Mexico City, Armin Vit is a graphic designer and writer now living in Bloomington, IN. He is co-founder of UnderConsideration, a graphic design firm generating its own projects, initiatives, and content. He’s also the editor and primary writer of the p…

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How to take them from product to community using your brand | Danny Denhard 46:31

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In Episode #81, Ross is joined by Danny Denhard, Interim Chief Growth Officer and coach. Danny has over two decades of experience helping to operationalise and grow businesses of all sizes. Danny has led Product, Growth and Marketing Departments, helping household names and challenger brands grow and connect with customers' hearts and minds. Ross a…

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How do you build a fresh and timeless brand? | Astrid Stavro 46:37

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In the first of our new rolling season, episode #80, Ross is joined by Astrid Stavro, Founder & Creative Director of Astrid Stavro Studio. Astrid is a globally recognised and awarded creative director with over two decades of leadership in design. Her work is characterised by powerful ideas, exceptional craft and deep engagement with the content an…

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How to stand out by leveraging your values | Jason Naylor 41:44

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In Episode #79, Ross is joined by Jason Naylor, award-winning artist, muralist and author. Jason is a NYC artist, known for bright colours and even brighter themes, commonly found on large scale murals around the world. His work explores the communication of human emotions using organic shapes, bold colours and a strong design aesthetic. Jason has …

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How to earn and own more by sharing more | Jakub Rusiecki 49:15

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In Episode #78, Ross is joined by Jakub Rusiecki, Co-Founder of The Symmetrical DAO and Summoner at Social Graph Ventures. Jakub started his career in biochemistry but switched gears in 2021 to focus on the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. He co-founded The Symmetrical, an investment DAO aimed at Gen Z, which has quickly grown to over 60 member…

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What will it take for African Artists to be successful in Web3? | Anthony Azekwoh 41:21

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In Episode #77, Ross is joined by Anthony Azekwoh, a contemporary artist and author based in Nigeria, whose work focuses on African folklore and mythology. Anthony uses diverse mediums, such as digital and traditional painting and sculpting, to explore transformation and change in his country. He replicates traditional techniques through digital me…

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Why are the world's biggest companies turning to abstract visual design? | Matthias Winckelmann 44:49

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In Episode #76, Ross is joined by Matthias Winckelmann, Co-Founder and one of the two Creative Directors of someform Studio. Before launching someform Studio, Matthias worked as Managing Partner and Director at the creative ensemble foam Studio and as Head of 3D at the internationally acclaimed design & branding studio ManvsMachine in London. Ross …

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Understanding Men’s Vulnerabilities with Jed Diamond 55:15

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In our pursuit of a healthier and happier society, it is vital that we recognize the often-overlooked struggles faced by men concerning their emotional well-being. Despite living in a world brimming with technology and constant communication, an alarming number of men silently battle feelings of loneliness and disconnection. It's a subject that des…

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Unraveling the Journey of Self-Discovery with Ryan Matthew 1:03:01

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Are you tired of drifting through life, yearning for something more? Deep within us all, there's an insatiable craving for purpose and meaning that ignites our souls and drives us to make every moment count. But in today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get lost in the chaos, losing sight of what truly matters. This week on "On This Walk," my walki…

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Timeless Wisdom to Becoming the Strong Man Every Woman Wants with Elliott Katz 41:38

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What does it mean to be a man in a world where divorce rates are soaring? Are we missing a vital piece of the puzzle, a key ingredient that can unlock the secrets to successful relationships? It's time to confront these questions head-on and embark on a journey that steps in between the current, conflicting notions of masculinity. This week on "On …

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A Path to Healing Trauma and Personal Freedom with Jennifer Wallace 59:51

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In the realm of human existence, one difficult truth continues to show itself: trauma, a seemingly relentless force, can grip our very souls and leave an indelible imprint on our physical form. It weaves its tendrils through our thoughts, actions, decisions and our relationships. This week On This Walk, my walking partner is Jennifer Wallace. We di…

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Rediscovering Your Path to True Freedom Through Parts Work with Tim Corcoran 1:14:22

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In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, we often get caught up in the daily grind and forget to prioritize ourselves. It's so easy to lose sight of what truly brings us joy and fulfillment. But picture this: a life where we're no longer held captive by our own unconscious thoughts and behaviors. A life where we can tap into those hidden parts…

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Unlocking the Power of Effortless Mindfulness: A Journey Towards Awakening 59:30

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Are you tired of constantly feeling like you're not enough? Do you find yourself yearning for a deeper sense of well-being and connection in your life? If so, then we have great news for you. A transformative practice called effortless mindfulness can help you unlock a world of inner peace and profound connection. This week On This Walk, my walking…

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Rediscovering True Freedom: One Man's Unique Path 56:52

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Are you feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself suppressing emotions and putting on a brave face, even when you're struggling? If so, you're not alone. In today's fast-paced world, it can be hard to find the time and space to truly connect with our emotions and process what we're feeling. This week On This Walk, my walking partne…

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The Power of the Bigger Story 57:21

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Have you ever felt like you were alone in your journey as if you were left to make things work on your own? It's a common feeling that many of us experience at some point in our lives. But what if there’s a much larger story that you’re a part of? A story that is bigger than you, bigger than your problems, and bigger than your wildest dreams. This …

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Choosing Love Over Fear: A Mindset Shift That Can Change Your Life 1:03:47

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What is it like to live your life from a place of love instead of fear? Imagine the impact it could have on your relationships, your sense of fulfillment, and your overall well-being. In today's fast-paced and often stressful world, it's easy to let fear creep into our decisions and actions. But what if we chose love instead? This week On This Walk…

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Building brands of the future: How Play branded Neuralink and Worldcoin | Casey Martin 47:29

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In Episode #75, Ross is joined by Casey Martin, Founder and Executive Creative Director of Play, a branding and design studio working with the world’s most innovative companies. Casey’s leadership has helped shape Play into an uncommonly agile partner, resulting in acclaimed collaborations with Elon Musk’s neurotech pioneer Neuralink, digital curre…

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An Upfront Look at Men’s Mental Health — One Man’s Journey 1:12:56

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The mental well-being of men has received some more attention of late—but not in a good way. Brace yourself as we share some painful truths about the stigma surrounding male mental health… And discuss the way back to true well-being. This week On This Walk, my walking partner is Tim Perreira who shares his personal journey with mental health. After…

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Breaking the Chains of Suffering: Exploring the Vital Link Between Freedom and Healing 1:03:23

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Are you afraid of suffering? What if we told you that suffering is not a curse, but a true gift? This week on On This Walk, my walking partner is Boaz Feldman. We dive deep into the theme of suffering and the freedom that comes from its alleviation. We explore the power of group work and social interaction in facilitating healing and growth, as wel…

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The Art of generative AI: How to make machines work for you | Lucas Zanotto 43:31

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In Episode #74, Ross is joined by Lucas Zanotto, a multi-award-winning designer, artist, and director. Lucas’ career is as varied and playful as his creations. His work effortlessly merges analogue and digital craft into thought-provoking films, apps, and installations. Zanotto also creates intriguing apps for children through his entertainment pla…

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Tapping the Inner Resources: Changing Life with Embodiment 1:07:12

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This week on "On This Walk" my walking partners Debra Hess and Matt Hogan will challenge your thinking as we examine the influence embodiment has on our feelings and sense of self-alignment connecting with our bodies and finding inner peace. We go into the concept that embodiment is the key to experiencing genuine vitality, and how letting go of in…

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Branding Beyond Borders: The Art of Immersive Experiences | Kate Dawkins 39:30

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In Episode #73, Ross is joined by Kate Dawkins, multi-BAFTA-winning video/projection designer and director, and the founder of Kate Dawkins Studios. Kate has over 25 years of experience turning pixels and projection into spectacular immersive events, shows, and live performances–entrancing global audiences. She's collaborated with world-class direc…

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Man on Fire: Releasing Patterns of Emotional Trauma 1:03:51

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This week on On This Walk, I’m joined by my walking partner, David Mehler, as we discuss how he is helping men overcome internal despair and disconnection to become the kings they were born to be. In this episode, David shares his first conscious awakening experience when he was 26 years old and experienced his fifth session of NSA. He describes th…

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Moving Out of Pain and into Our Authentic Power 55:44

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This week on On This Walk, we're talking about helping people go on a deep inner journey to find themselves, their deepest truth, and the fulfillment they've longed for their whole life. My walking partner today, Jennifer DePascale, understands this all too well. Jennifer DePascale is a self-realization expert, international speaker, coach, and RTT…

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Stepping Over the Threshold of the Last Temptation 1:20:30

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This week on On This Walk, we're talking about thresholds — big life thresholds —and how to cross them. We are brought to moments and experiences that when we step into and through them intentionally, we create change. These changes aren't about becoming something different. In fact, they're about becoming more of who and what we really are. I've b…

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Live from Love, Not for Love 1:08:34

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This week on On This Walk, we cover a lot of ground — leadership, love, culture, and our walks towards deeper Truth. My walking partner for today is Ryan Hartley, father of two and host of the globally popular podcast, Always Better Than Yesterday. Ryan has been a featured guest on over 30 podcasts and is regularly invited to speak at events intern…

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How Empowered Are You? 1:04:58

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This week on On This Walk, we are talking about empowerment and upgrading the human operating system. Accompanying me today is a very special guest who has been working in this field for more than 30 years and has published many books on the subject. I have spoken before about the challenge of breaking away from engrained recurring patterns that ke…

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Second Guess Your Second Guessing 19:00

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This week on On This Walk, I am speaking directly to you, my audience. Join me as I talk about second-guessing, sowing fear, and creating doubt; and how the mind plays these tricks on our human design in order to distract us from the obvious truth; that the mind was never meant to be in charge; rather a faithful servant of the heart and soul. This …

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A Look at Masculinity Beyond Shame 1:18:15

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What would it mean for you to be without shame? As human beings, as part of nature, we’re naturally drawn to wanting to restore balance and peace within our lives, and there are two ways in which we can do it – the healthy way, or the unhealthy way. In today’s episode, we dig deep into how we can allow ourselves to feel the things we do not want to…

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Using AI to build the next generation of brands | Nando Costa 50:31

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In Episode #72, Ross is joined by Nando Costa, a seasoned Brazilian-American designer with experience in digital products, branding, and animation production at Microsoft and Google. At Microsoft, Nando was part of the team that shipped the HoloLens Developer Edition and Windows Mixed Reality. He was at the forefront of a collective effort to evolv…

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Rediscovering Wholeness – Bringing the Parts Back Together 1:02:18

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My guest on today’s walk has experienced burnout personally and has been on a multi-year journey of healing and compassion that brought her back together again. Avery Thatcher is the CEO and founder of The Truth About Burnout Podcast and the Flow State Membership. When she started her career as a Registered Nurse working in the ICU she noticed that…

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Turning Towards Our Hurts, Our Pain, and Mental Health as Men 1:13:59

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Today’s episode is truly unique, as we have not one, but two special guests to accompany us on this walk. The topic of discussion is sensitive and personal. Today, we talk about sexual abuse and its effects on mental health in men; a path both of these men have experienced and are now standing strong to support others. We talk about fighting the mo…

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Yes, design can accelerate change in the world | Simon Dixon, DixonBaxi 50:31

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In Episode #71, Ross is joined by Simon Dixon, co-founder of DixonBaxi. Simon has explored where creativity, design, and tech overlap for more than two and a half decades. His company, DixonBaxi, works with iconic companies across sports, entertainment, media, new economy, technology, and beyond. 'Be Brave' is their defining spirit. Simon Dixon sha…

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What is My Human Design? 1:36:49

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In today’s walk, we’re taking on a very special topic with an equally special guest. Today we talk about human design, a very deep and complex concept that has intrigued me ever since I was introduced to it, many years ago. To accompany me on this journey is my walking partner for today, Nik McRae, who I first met 3 years ago. Over the years, my co…

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The Edge of Not Being Enough 59:55

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Today’s walk is a special one. We’re not just diving into a topic; we’re diving into an edge, a sharp one at that. I am talking about the edge of ‘not enough’ and the many forms it takes; like not good enough, not strong enough, not smart enough, not fast enough, not young enough, the list goes on as to how it chooses to appear before us. Ultimatel…

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Owning Who You Are 1:00:39

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For a big part of my life and even to this day, I have been a yes person; always willing to help people in whatever capacity they need me. However the energy behind my actions today is much more centered and genuine than it was before. Before it was more about pleasing others and wanting the world to have a favorable view of me. Now it’s all about …

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Own your mistakes and build WITH your community | SAFA and Valet Jones, Tally Labs 42:03

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In Episode #70, Ross is joined by the founders of Tally Labs – See Ape Follow Ape (SAFA) and Valet Jones . Valet Jones is a former Product Manager and Creative Writer. He is the original voice of Jenkins the Valet. See Ape Follow Ape is a Former Marketing Agency Founder. He’s never seen an Ape he didn't follow. Ross, SAFA, and Valet Jones discuss w…

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Striking Balance with Balance 1:06:39

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For the longest time, I believed that the whole idea of living a balanced life where your entire day is compartmentalized was total nonsense. Speaking from personal experience, I knew that no matter how hard you tried to stay on course, life would always get in the way and alter your routine. I was convinced that balance was an illusion until I rea…

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Finding Fulfillment by Listening Within 29:06

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How do you listen within? How do you begin to center yourself and hear the deeper messages trying to come from within you? These are questions I have asked myself many times over the years. On my personal journey toward an authentic connection to my innermost self, I have taken many paths. Some were more difficult than others. Some were not as help…

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Introverts Unite & Connect for a Quiet Revolution 1:03:45

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Have you ever felt like your introversion has left you feeling inferior because you choose to observe rather than speak up? How can introverts find balance in solitude and simultaneously be in a community with others? Our heart-centered guests on this week’s episode of On This Walk are two of my past walking partners, Jenny Wiley and Michael Smith.…

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How creators can earn better revenue through DAOs | JP Alanis and Justin Alanis, StoryCo 53:23

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In Episode #69, Ross is joined by J.P. and Justin Alanis, Co-CEOs of StoryCo. J.P. Alanís is an experienced development executive. He previously co-created and led GOLF MEDIA, the direct-to-consumer media platform and production company founded by Tyler, The Creator. Justin Alanis is an experienced entrepreneur with a background in both technology …

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The Act of Becoming Rather Than Achieving: Part 2 50:45

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After the valuable and intimate conversation that Robert Cumming and I shared in the last episode, we realized that our walk together was not finished. Today, he’s joining me for another episode to discuss the task of loving ourselves well, the difference between positive and negative shadows, and raising children that can balance both. One thing t…

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The Act of Becoming Rather Than Achieving: Part 1 1:19:54

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Being in community with others is an important piece of the human experience, but how do we differentiate between belonging and simply being accepted? In this episode of On This Walk, I’m chatting with Robert Cumming, 6th degree taekwondo black belt, leadership coach, and martial arts teacher. He pours into the lives of his students by teaching the…

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How to Know When Enough is Enough 1:12:28

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I’m sure you’ve encountered a moment where your gut and intuition is nudging you in a different direction… But what do you do with that small cue? How do you know when it’s time to move toward new purpose and fulfillment? Mario Lanzarotti knows this journey well, and now as a public speaker, conscious leader, and mindset coach, he helps solopreneur…

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Moving Past Trauma to Unlock Intimacy & Fulfillment 1:06:10

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Have you ever felt like your trauma is keeping you frozen in time, unable to move forward? What if this also holds the possibility for serving as a pathway to greater relational intimacy and fulfillment? Amilya Antonetti is my walking partner on today’s episode of On This Walk to break down these very questions. As the creator and CEO of Designing …