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www.ValerieGroth.com Text VAL to 38470 to get my FREE checklist:  "The 5 Ways You Hold Yourself Back From Living a Life You Love + What To Do About It!" Jasper Ribbers was able to leave a successful job in order to build an entirely new and very unconventional career path for himself where he is able to travel around the world.. and get paid for it.  Links: www.TheTravelingDutchman.com www.GetPaidForYourPad.com Use the coupon code VALERIE to get a discount on any of Jasper's Udemy courses              

Text VAL to 38470 to quickly and easily sign up for my email list - no spam, just inspiration! ***** Background: Kristina Sampson is an integrative nutrition health coach and an accomplished author and speaker.  During this interview, Kris talks about: Getting a breast cancer diagnosis in 2007 and how it changed her life What changes she made to her diet and lifestyle in order to conquer cancer The importance of the mind-body connection How stress impacts our health (including some actionable steps you can take today to manage your stress!) Whether or not you really need to eat organic Which beauty and household items you may need to replace in order to maintain good health Links: Click this link to get a FREE copy of Kris's new book!!  The Vail Diet (Kris's website) The Environmental Working Group website

Sign up for my email newsletter by texting VAL to 38470.  {No spam, just inspiration!} www.ValerieGroth.com   Brent Weaver is a web designer and entrepreneur with some fascinating stories about life, lessons, and struggle.  In this episode, Brent talks about: How we can learn to be more adaptable and resilient so that we can better fight back after facing obstacles How he built his first business when he was just 17 years old and how he learned how to "lean in" to who he really was How to take a "clarity break" to figure out how to best deal with your thoughts and fears Brent talks about the process of running for mayor Why you should love hearing "NO" or "you're crazy" How our "weaknesses" actually make us stronger Brent shares about his struggle to get sober How to truly FOCUS and not to be distracted by shiny objects Links: ugurus.com brentweaver.co Twitter: @brentweaver The book Brent recommends in this episode (Amazon link)

{Sign up for my email newsletter by texting VAL to 38470 - no spam, just inspiration!!} www.ValerieGroth.com   One would never guess that Chris Ategeka, named last year as one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 under 30 social entrepreneurs, started life in a thatched hut with dirt walls in rural Uganda—and was in his teens before he owned his first pair of shoes. The eldest of five children, Chris Ategeka found himself orphaned at age 7 as Africa’s AIDS epidemic claimed the lives of both his parents. For the next few years, Chris struggled to balance schoolwork with the responsibilities of helping to care for himself and his younger siblings. A fortunate series of events allowed Ategeka to soon move be adopted by an American, and to later attend UC Berkeley, where he would earn a pair of degrees in mechanical engineering and study for a third. Chris founded a nonprofit company that is saving lives, one ride at a time.  Check out this episode to hear Chris talk about:   - His experiences as a child living in Uganda - Ho

Background: Jenn Lim is the CEO and Chief Happiness Officer of Delivering Happiness, a company she and Tony Hsieh (CEO of Zappos.com) co-founded to inspire science-based happiness, passion and purpose at work, home and everyday life. In Jenn’s words: “A CHO is doing what any CEO does in an organization — putting the people/resources/financing in place to create a sustainable company. The difference between a CEO and a CHO is that a CHO is doing it through the lens of happiness as a business model".    In this episode, JennLim talks about: The importance of culture in an organizations Why it's so important to build happier employees and achieve better results Jenn talks about how to have a happier workforce based on the science of happiness and apply the research to the culture of a business or corporation Links:   Website   Email Address: Jenn@DeliveringHappiness.com   Twitter: @DHMovementCEO   LinkedIn

In this episode, Chris Mahlmann talks about how he went against the many naysayers who told him his idea wouldn't pan out and now, his business is not only thriving but is changing thousands of lives for the better!

 In this podcast episode:   Josh Driver described incorporating philanthropy into entrepreneurship Josh tells us a shocking fact about the new "religious freedom restoration act" that is being passed on Indiana. Josh talks about his time on hardball with Chris Matthews and what it has been like being in the middle of an international media frenzy!   Links: Website: openforservice.org  Twitter: @open4serv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/open4service Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuadriver

Background: Chad L. Coe, CWS, is an internationally recognized expert in wealth management strategies. He founded Coe Financial Group, Inc. in 1998 and is known for his values-based approach and focus on both personal well being and financial security. Chad specializes in structuring programs based on personal values, objectives, and risk tolerance. Another dimension of services offered at Coe Financial is the customization and management of portfolios for estate preservation as well as optimization in times of transition. Chad is also a highly respected business coach and connector of business people. He encourages and motivates others to assert themselves positively in the world and, ultimately, to give back. He presides over several influential networking groups and is the author of “The Power of Peopletizing: Networking Your Way To Financial Freedom.” Chad is an international speaker whose keen insight into human interaction and ability to make quality business connections to be effective in today’s “Rela

Background: Having started in multi-level marketing with USANA Health Sciences at the age of 18, Kate Northrup slowly but surely built her business during the summers and holidays of her college career. By the time she graduated, she was financially free and amassed an organization of more than 1,000 distributors within the following six years. Walking a similar path, Mike Watts was involved in multi-level marketing during college. It wasn’t until years later that he found the industry again as he was being laid off from his corporate job. His tenacity to find an opportunity, absorb the training, and invest the time needed led to expansive growth. The intersection of their stories shares some very powerful lessons. The opportunity of multi-level marketing prompted both Kate and Mike to have major mental shifts – forcing them to reinvent themselves. Their newfound confidence in themselves and passion to attract only the best things in life led them to each other. This amazing interview is rife with positive en

So many of my clients tell me that they would feel incredibly regretful and frustrated if they found themselves in the same place next year where they are now.  But, unfortunately that's exactly what happens to 95% of us. Don't let another year go by with regrets - take action today to create an action plan that will allow YOU to achieve all of your goals and dreams this year. Sign up for a free coaching call to learn more about how you can make that happen at http://www.meetme.so/ValerieGroth.

www.InspirationWithVal.com Sign up for the Carpe Diem Daily 12 Month Challenge by texting VAL to 38470.   In this episode, Val dives deep into the importance of focusing on VIBRANCY and how it has a dramatic connection on your relationships, career, finances, and all other areas of your life..  Stay tuned for specific action steps on how you can make your own morning power routine!

Hear more podcasts and read inspirational blog posts at www.InspirationWithVal.com.  And you can easily sign up for the Inspiration With Val email newsletter by texting VAL to 38470. Summary: Warren Cassell is an award-winning entrepreneur and a published author. He started his first company at the age of eight, and at fifteen he is now the founder of Zap Social, the chairman of a personal hedge fund company, The Abella Group; and the author of two books: The Farm of Wisdom: 25 Unforgettable Tales That Will Ignite a Wiser You! and Swim or Drown: Business and Life Lessons I've Learned from the Ocean.  He hosts his own show on YouTube titled “Teen Tycoon: Video Series on Success” and he is a frequent blogger whose work can be found in Entrepreneur magazine and other places. His work is highly focused on the connection between business and nature. About Warren Cassell, Jr. 4:00 Warren Cassell, Jr. is a fifteen year old investor, author and entrepreneur living in the Caribbean. From a very early age, Warren knew

www.InspirationWithVal.com In this episode, Val dives deep into the importance of establishing a morning routine to set up your day for success and productivity.  Stay tuned for specific action steps on how you can make your own morning power routine!

Listen to more Inspiration With Val Podcast episodes at www.InspirationWithVal.com.   Sign up for my email newletter and receive a FREE pdf guide "10 Top Tips to Finding Your Passion, Overcoming Fear, and Living a Love That You Love!" by texting VAL to 38470 {no spam, just inspiration!}   PODCAST EPISODE 101 WITH MARY DAVID:   SUMMARY: Mary David, J.D. is an advocate for victims of trauma and  an internationally recognized human trafficking expert. Formerly the United Nations Advisor on women and children for the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Mary is currently a freelance writer and motivational speaker. She helped to draft some of the first laws in Maryland against human trafficking and was named one of the Top 99 Foreign Policy Leaders in the World by the Diplomatic Courier. Mary speaks regularly at conferences, universities, and on radio and television programs. She is the former Deputy Chair of Public Awareness on the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force and recently moderated an American Bar Assoc

Learn more about the Inspiration With Val Podcast and about Val's coaching packages at www.InspirationWithVal.com.   Podcast Episode: with Andrew Bennett Transform your life with magic. "Appear, Disappear, Restore"   Summary: No one's journey is easy. Everyone is handed adversity in life. Adversity can keep us from achieving our goals and finding our happiness. So when adversity strikes us, how do we overcome it? If you cultivate the right attitude and take actions to get what you want and deserve overcoming adversity is fast and easy.   Andrew Bennett is an author, speaker, Ross Perot’s personal assistant, and has been a magician for 45 years. He talks about how adversities have shaped his life for the better. He shares his stories and how his experiences convert itself into an opportunity to exhibit excellence. There is something special about the ability for  magic to help us overcome adversities. If you want to be on your way to the life you've dreamed of, Andrew’s powerful advice will work magic in your

{Find more podcasts like this, inspirational blog posts, and more at www.InspirationWithVal. Sign up for the Carpe Diem Daily 12 Month Challenge by texting VAL to 38470 - no spam, just inspiration!}   PODCAST EPISODE 99 WITH SEAN OGLE   About Sean Ogle: 3:56 Sean Ogle had a traditional life like anyone else. He went to high school and college and before he graduated college from Oregon State University in 2007 with a degree in finance, he had already gotten a job as a financial analyst.  He had a fantastic time during his  4 years in school, but Sean couldn’t help but feel that he wasn’t prepared for his real life and he wanted to learn more tangible skills that he thought he needed to be successful after graduation. This led him to a job as a financial analyst that he quickly found wasn’t for him.  He had no free time. He was working 50 hours a week, wearing a suit and tie, and not having any of the flexibility to do the things that excites him.   Sean Ogle said that it all began on a trip to Brazil in 2009.

www.InspirationwithVal.com   Podcast Episode 98 with Rachael Markarian:   Summary: Rachael Markarian is an actress & dancer training throughout Boston, New York City, and Los Angeles. Despite being told she would never be a dancer based on a physical disability she was born with, Rachael immersed herself in the performing arts at a very young age. She fine tuned her skills while pursuing her dream to become a triple threat and now is an acclaimed actress and model in Hollywood.   About how Rachael Markarian started her life as a dancer: 6:10 Rachael is the youngest in the family with her two elder brothers and was very shy as a child.  She used to hide in her mother’s skirt because she was so shy! Her mother took her to dance classes so that she would learn to feel more comfortable with other people.  Even though she was born with legs and hips that were completed inverted and needed to wear braces, she attended class - and hated it at first.   It was hard, painful, and she had to work harder at it than t

{Learn more at www.InspirationWithVal.com}     Podcast Episode 97 with Jon Acuff:   SUMMARY: If you are ready to be in-charge of your own destiny,  and your current job is making you uncomfortable then there is absolutely no reason you should continue putting up with it. When you leave your job, you have to make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons. If you don't try to solve the problems at your day job to the best of your ability, then you may face the same problems at your new job. If you want to know how to quit your day job in a way that minimizes damage and maintains a positive relationship then this episode will be of great interest to you!   Jon Acuff is an author who has written numerous best selling books, a speaker, and a blogger who talks about how to quit your day job, what to do, what not to do, and also talks about his best selling book entitled “Start:  How to punch fear in the face, escape average, and do work that matters”.   About Jon Acuff. (2:25) Jon was a copywriter major who worked

The Inspiration With Val website:  www.InspirationWithVal.com Learning more about Valliant Coaching:  http://www.inspirationwithval.com/packages/ Text VAL to 38470 to sign up for the Carpe Diem Daily 12 Month Challenge - no spam, just inspiration!     This interview with business coach Simon Granner gets into the nitty gritty of the factors that set a thriving business apart from one that flounders.  However, his advice appeals to all areas of life - not just for entrepreneurs.  Simon has had a plethora of unique life experiences ranging from living in Australia to starting a surfing company in college even though he had no idea how to surf.  He also talks about why you should NOT "niche down", offering systems tips to help you reach success in all areas of your life, and talks a great deal about the mindset of a champion. SUMMARY: Simon Granner is a business coach and the host of the top-ranked business podcast, The Simon Granner Show where his mission is to educate, entertain and motivate his listeners thro

Listen to more Inspiration With Val podcast episodes, read Val's blog posts, and learn about Valiant Coaching at www.InspirationWithVal.com. Sign up for the Carpe Diem Daily 12 Month Challenge by texting VAL to 38470.   PODCAST EPISODE WITH TODD HENRY:   SUMMARY:   Todd Henry is the founder and CEO of Accidental Creative, a company that helps creative people and teams generate brilliant ideas. He regularly speaks and consults with companies, both large and small, about how to develop practices and systems that lead to everyday brilliance. Todd’s work has been featured by Fast Company, Fortune, Forbes, HBR.org, US News & World Report, and many other major media outlets. Todd’s book, The Accidental Creative: How To Be Brilliant at a Moment’s Notice offers strategies for how to thrive in the creative marketplace and has been called “one of the best books to date on how to structure your ideas, and manage the creative process and work that comes out of it” by Jack Covert, author of The 100 Best Business Book