Do Well & Do Good

Finding Your Tribe with Tim Rhode of GoBundance

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:00:00 GMT

This week’s guest is Tim Rhode. Tim is the co-founder of GoBundance and the author of Tribe of Millionaires. He is also Founder of 1Life Fully Lived, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people find their vision and take control of their lives.

Tim’s work with GoBundance is designed to engineer quality peer groups for people that will help them hold each other accountable. This is a great companion to the work he does at 1Life Fully lived, which helps kids plan their future while driving a positive change in the way that they are taught in our school system.

In this episode, Tim joins the podcast to talk about how he got his money mindset, the importance of finding your tribe, and what financial freedom really means.

In this episode we cover the following topics with Tim:

[1:26] What life was like for Tim growing up and how he developed his money mindset
[3:57] The core purpose of Tim’s book Tribe of Millionaires
[7:41] The importance of surrounding yourself with people who are both ahead of you and behind you on your journey
[9:06] The Six Key Pillars of GoBundance
[13:50] There are two sides to accountability
[17:30] What Financial Freedom really means
[21:50] Putting your money to work for you through Real Estate investing
[23:05] Finding the right Tribe and the importance of relationships
[29:11] A life fully lived
[32:45] Where to start your journey

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Prioritizing Values in Business with Jonathan Keyser

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 11:00:00 GMT

This week’s guest is Jonathan Keyser. Jonathan is the Founder of Keyser, a commercial real estate firm, and the author of the Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller You Don’t Have to Be Ruthless to Win: The Art of Badass Selfless Service. Jonathan is also a keynote speaker and creator of the Keyser Institute, which trains and empowers future generations to selfless leadership.

Early in his career in commercial real estate, Jonathan found success. He didn’t like the cutthroat nature of the industry, however, and wanted to prioritize his values over his success. Jonathan then became a champion of conscious capitalism and wants to train others to do the same.

In this episode, Jonathan joins the podcast to talk about what it means to be “ruthless”, what changed his mindset about making money, and how kindness has a way of coming back around.

In this episode we cover the following topics with Jonathan:

[2:53] Childhood for Jonathan Keyser and his early mindset on money
[11:26] What does it mean to be “ruthless”?
[15:45] People aren’t happy being ruthless
[17:42] How people can bring Jonathan’s mindset into their own careers
[22:50] Kindness will come back around
[26:02] What is the Keyser Institute?
[29:05] Examples of what Jonathan means by “service”

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Uplifting Entrepreneurs in Marginalized Communities with Allen Woods

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT

This week’s guest is Allen Woods. Allen is a successful entrepreneur and Co-Founder of MORTAR in Cincinnati, OH. He and his team are creating diverse communities by helping historically marginalized entrepreneurs get access to much-needed resources so that they may build successful businesses.

Allen has the amazing goal of uplifting 1000 entrepreneurs in the next three years through the MORTAR Entrepreneurship Academy.

Join Dorothy this week as she welcomes Allen to the podcast to talk about what drew him to becoming an entrepreneur, the difficulties of raising capital, and what the future holds for his company.

In this episode we cover the following topics with Allen:

[2:08] What Allen’s life was like growing up
[4:15] When Allen decided to become an entrepreneur
[5:55] The genesis of MORTAR and why it was created
[13:53] The difficulties of raising capital
[17:08] Attracting the first class of entrepreneurs
[20:55] Success stories from the program
[29:52] What the future holds for MORTAR

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Protecting Your Assets with Bud Lethbridge

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT

This week’s guest is Bud Lethbridge. Bud is an asset protection specialist, professional speaker, and trainer. He is a successful entrepreneur and author of “A Practical Guide to Asset Protection”. Bud is a serial entrepreneur, and the talk of his I attended on asset protection was incredibly valuable.

Bud is a Managing Member at Veil Corporate, which provides asset protection services for Real Estate Professionals. He is also the Co-Founder and President at Power Perx, which helps members save money on common, everyday expenses by finding discounts for them.

Listen in this week as Dorothy is joined by Bud to talk about the ways people lose money, the importance of having a professional file an entity such as an LLC, and the accident that nearly cost Bud his life.

In this episode we cover the following topics with Bud:

[2:45] The two areas people tend to lose money
[4:47] Bud’s journey as an entrepreneur
[8:51] The first business that Bud started
[11:50] Challenging moments during Bud’s time as an entrepreneur
[15:49] Book suggestions from Dorothy and Bud
[18:03] It isn’t enough to just file an LLC
[21:28] What is a Family Limited Partnership (FLP)?
[28:14] The devastating accident that almost killed Bud
[40:59] Bud’s advice for up and coming entrepreneurs

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Underdog Empowerment, From Prison to Prosperity with Zachary Babcock

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 11:00:26 GMT

This week’s guest is Zachary Babcock. He has an amazing story of redemption, having spent five years in prison before starting Underdog Empowerment and building a successful personal brand. Zachary helps entrepreneurs grow and monetize top-shelf passive income businesses and develop their own brands.

Zachary’s podcast, Underdog Empowerment, is an Apple top-rated show. He has interviewed over 100 world-class entrepreneurs such as Andy Frisella, Grant Cardone, and Neil Patel. Zachary speaks all over the world, bringing his unique experience and perspective to inspire audiences from all areas of life.

In this episode we cover the following topics with Zachary:

[2:20] Zachary’s childhood and background
[5:12] The difficulty of finding a job with a prison record
[10:12] Zachary’s experience with network marketing
[12:01] Underdog Empowerment and going all in on podcasting
[14:24] Being an underdog can be an advantage
[17:31] How to build confidence when you feel like an underdog
[21:20] Why podcasting is a powerful tool for building a business
[28:03] Zachary’s advice for underdogs who are just starting out on their journey

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The Importance of Giving Back to the Community with Dr. Reuben Rutland

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:00:24 GMT

This week’s guest is Dr. Reuben Rutland. Dr. Rutland is the Co-Founder of Premier Urgent Care, the first and only black-owned urgent care facility in the city of Chicago. After graduating from medical school Dr. Rutland served as a medical officer in the United States Navy before moving on to receive training as a surgeon. After completing his postdoctoral research at Yale, Dr. Rutland went back to school and earned an MBA in 2016.

Dr. Rutland is one of three doctors who joined together to create Premier Urgent Care. The facility has a mission to bridge the healthcare gap on the Chicago Southside, help to curb violence, and mentor at-risk teens. Dr. Rutland is married with three children.

One of the many great things about Dr. Rutland’s work at Premier is the patient-first methods they employ. He believes that a well-informed patient will make the best choices for their health, which has a positive effect on their life and the life of the community.

In this episode we cover the following topics with Dr. Rutland:

[2:47] What inspired Dr. Rutland to get into medicine

[4:18] The importance of representation in medicine and all professions

[8:08] Why Dr. Rutland went back for his MBA

[9:55] The inspiration behind Premier Urgent Care

[12:55] Giving back to the community is important

[14:37] The biggest challenges in launching Premier Urgent Care

[21:08] The benefits of having three founders who have different strengths

[22:55] The long-term vision for the company

[24:47] Where to learn more about Premier Urgent Care

Where to Follow Dr. Rutland:

Premier Urgent Care
Bio for Dr. Rutland
Premier Urgent Care Phone #: 773-891-2890
Premier Urgent Care Address: 1301 East 47th Avenue

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Accessing the Top Talent in Freelancers with Nathan Hirsch

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:00:30 GMT

This week’s guest is Nathan Hirsch. Nathan has been an entrepreneur since 2006 when he started his first venture from his college dorm room, buying and selling student textbooks. He and his company experienced rapid exponential growth, soon becoming a multi-million dollar Amazon seller.

Nathan is the founder and CEO of FreeeUp, a virtual assistant marketplace that connects business owners with the top 1% of the talent pool of freelancers and virtual assistants. He found that despite his rapid growth in his business, he had trouble finding reliable, skilled virtual assistants to help him grow. Nathan decided to take the initiative and build a network of freelancers that can be accountable for those who need top talent.

Finding quality help is always difficult, so the fact that Nathan has already done the vetting process on freelancers provides immense value.

In this episode we cover the following topics with Nathan:

[2:52] Nathan’s experience using platforms like Fiverr and Upwork, and why he decided to start Freeeup
[7:18] The biggest mistakes businesses make when hiring talent
[9:02] The difference between followers, doers, and experts
[11:29] How to screen freelancers
[16:13] Communication is key when working with freelancers, and red flags to watch out for
[19:30] Background on the Freeeup platform
[22:30] Nathan’s advice on how to correct problems and part ways with underperforming freelancers
[24:43] Working with people who are in vastly different time zones
[26:55] Culture is still important even when working with remote talent
[29:00] Why Freeeup is different than other platforms
[31:24] Final thoughts and advice from Nathan

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The Psychology of Entrepreneurship with Ronsley Vaz

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:00:00 GMT

This week’s guest is Ronsley Vaz. Ronsley is a speaker, author, and the Founder of Amplify, an award-winning content marketing agency. Ronsley is also a prolific podcaster who has over 4 million combined listeners.

Ronsley is the host of the new audio documentary The Psychology of Entrepreneurship, which brings insights from entrepreneurs and best selling authors together on a fascinating topic: what happens in the inner workings of the mind of an entrepreneur?

I believe it is an incredibly beneficial endeavor to really take some time and critically look at how our minds work. It is something that has really helped me in the past and continues to do so today.

In this episode we cover the following topics with Ronsley:

[4:07] The Psychology of Entrepreneurship and what Ronsley is focusing on lately

[7:05] Our thoughts determine our lives, but we have to follow through with effort

[11:38] Our mental state affects more than just ourselves, and what “Imposter Syndrome” is

[17:01] How Ronsley’s understanding of Impostor Syndrome has changed over time

[19:03] The effects of stress and guilt on our mindset and feelings of self-worth

[22:30] Psychology of Entrepreneurship is about what goes on in the mind of an entrepreneur

[27:07] Where Ronsley and The Psychology of Entrepreneurship can be found

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Creating The Ideal Business Around Your Lifestyle with Tim Meuchel

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 19:02:03 GMT

This week's guest is Tim Meuchel. Tim is the creator, bestselling author, and podcast host of The 10 Factor.

Like so many successful entrepreneurs that you’ve heard me talk to here on the show, Tim failed his way to success. In 2008, he lost over $300,000 after resigning from a twelve-year corporate management career to pursue his side business full-time. His business grew exponentially, but one bad deal left Tim’s company almost bankrupt. Tapping into emergency funds, he fought back and restructured; resulting in a new profit producing model requiring less than 40% of the effort.

Tim then reverse engineered his process, validated it with top entrepreneurs, and created a 10-Month Roadmap – The 10 Factor, that he now uses as the success blueprint to help others engineer their business around their ideal lifestyle, all of this while he gives back extensively to support the fight against Prostate Cancer.

Where to Find Tim:

Check out his book and podcast via the 10 Factor website.

On Instagram @TimMeuchel

Show Notes:

[3:00] minute: What was life like for you growing up and what were the beliefs around money and success that were instilled in you as a child?

Middle class, tight knit family, very stable.
Engineering was first love and work post college.

[4:45] minute: Was entrepreneurship always in your mind or did it come about at some point?

Watched his Dad lose his job as the number two person at his company. His pivot was to start his own business, and that was one of many seeds planted for Tim that entrepreneurship had its benefits.

[7:00] minute: There’s a comfort that comes with managing your own destiny that comes with entrepreneurship would you agree with that?

You get to create the lifestyle you want for you and your family, and that is what's important.

[8:30] minute: You leave a 12 year career to pursue your side business, tell me what that was and about the time when you almost lost it?

Left because of extended travel that kept him away from his soon-to-be-wife, and because he knew he wanted to make the equivalent of two salaries so his soon-to-be-wife could stay at home for future children’s early life.
Once he went full-time with his own contracting company it exploded. The business then started to eb and flow with what he could do on his own.
One bad deal left the company nearly bankrupt. This is what led to sit down and create 10 Factor.

[14:30] minute: What was your headspace like at this time, were you able to stay positive while you sat down to figure this all out or did you get into any bad places with that?

Avoided any dark places because he knew he had already built something really fast and that gave him confidence that he could do it again.
Worked backwards to reverse engineer what he needed to be doing to make the exact amount in the exact time he wanted.

[16:45] minute: What so often kills businesses is too much opportunity, which is not what you expect going in, and it sounds like that is a large part of what you do now is help entrepreneurs figure out what opportunities are the right ones?

Going to one thing and being the best at it, there are enough people that need that one thing that you can be wildly successful doing just that.
Having the “right of refusal” and having control of your time.

[21:00] minute: What is that first step, how do you in a practical sense get clear on what to be focused on?

If your business is still around and profitable, you are closer than you think, just need some fine-tuning.
A good coach would have gotten him to where he is so much faster, and now he has a coach year-round.

[25:30] minute: There are an abundance of coaches out there, how would you advise someone to evaluate the coaches out there and find the right one for them?

Someone will peak your interest, something that makes you want to talk to them. Resonation usually means you will fit.
A know you, like you, trust you sales funnel just like anything else.

[27:00] minute: Who is the ideal client at the 10 Factor?

At the stage where they are starting a family and care about spending quality time with them. At the stress point when they are working they are stressed about not being with their family, and when they are with their family they are stressed they are not with their business.
Double down and improve on your successes.

[30:00] minute: Switching gears, you give back a lot, specifically to the fight against prostate cancer. You have built this in to your life, can you talk about that?

Tim’s connection to the disease.
Set up a way to donate through all of Tim’s websites to Johns Hopkins to research treatments.

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The Art of Story Selling with Harry Maziar

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 12:00:09 GMT

This week’s guest Harry Maziar. Harry served as President of Zep Manufacturing Company for 27 years and during his tenure, Zep became an international leader in the specialty chemical industry. As a sales representative, Harry was so successful he was named the company’s first director of sales and he led 2,000 salespeople to produce double-digit growth for 25 straight years. Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot called Harry one of the greatest salesmen of all time. Harry eventually retired as Chairman of the Chemical Division of National Service, then a publicly traded NYSE company.

Where to follow Harry:

To find Harry’s book, Story Selling, go here.

In this episode we cover the following topics with Harry:

[3:30] minute: What was life like for you growing up and what were the beliefs around money and success that were instilled in you as a child?

First generation American growing up with an air of expectation and personal responsibility.
Self disciplined and staying on the straight and narrow was a part of life.

[4:20] minute: The idea of “I’m not going to hold your hand, you’ve got to get this done,” that helps make a great salesperson would you agree?

Ten two letter words: “If it is to be, it is up to me.”
You need teachers, coaches, a pat on the back, but it comes down to your commitment.

[5:30] minute: How did you get into sales at the start of your career?

Began selling coca-cola on his front lawn (from Atlanta, home of Coca-Cola).
Always was selling things. Didn’t know what he wanted to do but knew he didn’t want to wear an apron as lots of adults around him growing up did. Sales was an entry to something else.
No prototype to a salesperson, not born that way, just need to be committed.

[8:00] minute: What was the transition like going from a salesperson yourself to managing a team of 2000 salespeople instead. Was that difficult going from leading yourself to leading others to the same results?

A lot of the principles still applied; treating people well and setting them up for success.
Was good enough to recognize what worked for sales and what didn’t, and while he may not have been the top ranked salesperson he was capable of creating those people.

[10:50] minute: What did you see missing from the landscape of selling that you wanted to bring to the conversation with your book?

Selling is passion, emotions, building friendships.
Wrote a weekly newsletter that laid the groundwork and the audience for a book. Each chapter of the book has a purpose.
“It’s not a how-to sell a product, it’s a why to sell a product.”

[13:15] minute: For practitioners turned business owners who feel a little icky about selling, how would you recommend they get comfortable with sales?

No simple success pattern.
If they are uncomfortable it’s likely because they don’t recognize the importance of what they are doing to the people they are calling on.
“People that don’t get carried away, should be.”

[16:00] minute: What tips would you have around how to differentiate yourself in the marketplace when you are selling? When they could get so many similar products, how do you show you are differentiated?

There is no such thing as a commodity.
The interest in the customer should be paramount; prove the value to the customer.

[19:00] minute: I’ve found it valuable to hold back the urge to talk about features and benefits until I’ve asked plenty of questions, any thoughts around that?

80/20 is a good measure of how much you should be listening (80) and talking (20) during a sales meeting. This way you learn the customer.

[21:00] minute: In your experience in leading such a massive salesforce, what are one or two of the most common pitfalls sales people fall into and how do you avoid that?

Most fail because of lack of focus. Most are just not willing to pay what is required for success; it’s not easy work.

[23:00] minute: I know giving back has been very important to you since your retirement, how have those philanthropic efforts played into your sense of fulfillment and what does that mean to you?

You make a life by what you give.

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Trading Apathy & Conformity for Freedom & Fulfillment with Curt Mercadante

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 11:00:42 GMT

This week’s guest is Curt Mercadante. Curt left the “corporate” world at age 30 to start his own agency that he scaled to consistent 7 figures. But, like many business owners, he eventually found himself overwhelmed and frustrated so Curt fired half of his clients, started charging more, and created an outcomes-focused strategy that gave him freedom.

Then came dramatic shift number 2. Curt realized he lacked fulfillment. This led him to shut down his agency at peak revenue, instead turning his side hustle of coaching into a full time career.

Today, Curt runs a media, speaking and lifestyle transformation company aimed at fighting apathy and conformity — and helping individuals fight for lives of freedom and fulfillment. Not only that, but he is also a fellow podcast host, as the man behind the popular show Freedom Club Podcast.

Where to follow Curt:

Fivepillarsoffreedom.com to find the book and order it.

Freedom Club Podcast can be found here.

On Instagram @curtmercadante

In this episode we cover the following topics with Curt:

[3:30] minute: What was life like for you growing up and what were the beliefs around money and success that were instilled in you as a child?

Grew up in the suburbs of Chicago in a middle class family
Had siblings but all much older and out of the house as he grew up.
Story of his Father switching careers in his fifties and reinventing himself.

[7:30] minute: Your Dad starting this second career and reinventing himself, did that have an effect on you? Did you always want to be an entrepreneur because of that?

Spent time in the corporate world, but when his Father passed away he decided he needed to make a change.
Always been an “eat what you kill” type person; didn’t wait for permission to do his own things.

[10:30] minute:

Working on the limiting belief of not being qualified or worthy.
“Believe in everyone, count on no one.” mindset; bet on yourself and count on yourself more it’s going to build that abundance mindset.
Abundance vs scarcity; scarcity pimps.

[13:30] minute: back and forth between Dorothy and Curt on scarcity, abundance, and privilege.

[17:20] minute: Let’s talk about the point when you were overworked and overwhelmed, and you said you made a lot of drastic decisions to change things. Take us to that point, what was your mindset and what did you do?

Overwhelmed and stressed. Spent little time not working.
Taking money as people offered it; let clients rule his life.
Clients are Pavlovian, they will learn when you respond and expect that.
Learning to work with less clients for more money.
Working within your strength zone as much as possible.

[21:30] minute: When you came to this realization that you were lacking fulfillment, what were the actions steps you took, or did it take time to turn that realization into action?

Took some time because he didn’t know where to go.
Coaching became a side-hustle that turned out to be what he really felt he was meant to do.
His 4-year plan became a 4-week plan; jumped off the titanic without a life preserver.

[25:00] minute: For people listening who don’t feel like they have freedom in their business or that fulfillment, what would you say to those people and what does your company do for those type of people?

Being in a comfort zone of misery, or as Henry David Thoreau said, “quiet desperation”.
5 pillars of the freedom lifestyle, explained.
- Superpowers; figuring out what your strengths are.
- Vision; identify that one to two sentence guiding star for your life.
- Alignment; relationships, self, and worth in alignment.
- Outcomes; reverse engineer that vision to know where you need to be every year, month, week, and day.
- Flow; cumulative effect of the first four pillars.

[28:00] minute: explanation of Curt’s new book, “5 Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle”.

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Elevate Yourself and Your Team with Robert Glazer

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:00:06 GMT

This week’s guest is Robert Glazer. Robert is the founder & CEO of global performance marketing agency Acceleration Partners. His company has received numerous industry & company culture awards from Glassdoor, Ad Age, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine.

Robert is the author of international bestseller Performance Partnerships, and is currently anticipating the release of his next book, Elevate which comes out on October 1st. Bob is a regular contributor for Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Inc., and his inspirational Friday Forward column is read by 100,000+ leaders around the world each week.

Where to follow Robert:

To learn more about Robert you can visit this site just for listeners of Do Well & Do Good.

You can find the sign up for Robert’s Friday Forward column here.

His new book, Elevate, can be found here.

Listen to the Elevate Podcast on any podcast platform.

In this episode we cover the following topics with Robert:

[3:30] minute: What was life like for you growing up and what were the beliefs around money and success that were instilled in you growing up?

Had familiar entrepreneurial path of pushing back on traditional academics.
Found his love for learning in his early 20s.

[6:30] minute: Did you recognize yourself as entrepreneurial when you were in High School or did that come when looking back later?

Not until later. No entrepreneurial person in his orbit as a kid to know it was a thing.
Parents both worked one job their entire lives, all children now own their own companies.

[8:00] minute: For listeners building a business, what is it about you or the culture you created at your agency that led to all these awards for company culture?

AP is a great place to work for a certain group of people, it isn’t a great culture for everyone which is a key part of the answer.
Finding people that match your values, and know what those values are.
“The things that we say we value, we value. We do what we say.”

[12:45] minute: In looking to go from a higher six-figure business towards a 7-figure business where you are starting to do your first big hires, how do you make that first big step?

Need vision, values, and goals and all three need to come with consistency and clarity.
When you have that for 3 to 5 years out, those people coming in can know what they are working for and toward.

[15:30] minute: You have a new book coming out called, Elevate. Who is this book for and what are people going to get from it?

Based around the “Friday Four” columns he has written for a few years.
Playbook or framework for self improvement. Breaks it down into areas that you can improve 1% a day.

[18:10] minute: What are these four elements of capacity?

First is spiritual. What are your values and what do you want most?
Second is intellectual. How do you learn, plan, execute with discipline. “Upgrading your processor”.
Third is physical. Your health and wellness.
Fourth is emotional. How do you relate to the world around you?

[22:45] minute: Say someone is looking at those four and thinking, “I’ve got to work on all of these”. Should they focus on one area at a time or try to do them all at once?

Spiritual is a bigger, long-term project.
The other three are just about doing the work to get better at it. You could start all of those in the same day.
Small incremental improvements really do add up. Put a little pressure on each of these areas every day.

[25:00] minute: Having come from running a business that has remote employees, how do you cultivate this kind of growth in a team when you are working remotely?

It is a disadvantage, which forces us to be really intentional.
His companies on-boarding is very specific for three full weeks.
Have random calls set up between employees to create interaction and other tricks like that.

[28:20] minute: Where can people go to find this book?

Robertglazer.com/elevate

[28:45] minute: How does fulfillment play a part in everything you do and tell us a little about your work with Build Boston?

Gratitude is very important to him and to success.
A percentage of the book profits will be given to Build Boston, which is a program that adds entrepreneurial programs to schools in at-risk areas of Boston.

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Think and Grow Rich in 12 Minutes a Day with John Mitchell

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:00:03 GMT

This week’s guest is John Mitchell. John spent 20 years as an entrepreneur earning in the low six figures when something drastic happened. He created what is today recognized as the “Top Practical Application in the World” of the legendary book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.

When John applied his technique to his own life, he saw his income skyrocket to over $5 million a year. The 20 times difference happened because his 12 minute daily process “Think It Be It” led to him simply operating every day at a higher level than he ever had before, and naturally that change showed up in his income. The science behind his technique was profiled in a Time Magazine cover story, and now he’s here to share it with us today.

Where to follow John:

Theunfairedge.com is where you will find John’s free webinar explaining his 12 minutes a day technique.

Think It, Be It website.

In this episode we cover the following topics with Jeff:

[3:00] minute: Set the stage for us, what was life like growing for you growing up and what were the beliefs about money and success instilled in you as a child?

Learning to get to a place where he thought he deserved a great life.

[4:00] minute: Tell us the story of reading Think and Grow Rich and developing this technique and becoming an entrepreneur?

Turned 50 and wanted more; desired an exceptional life.
Decided to pick the top personal success book and full apply what it said to his own life; that book was Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.
“What you envision in detail on a daily basis is what shows up in your life”
Developed a technique from the book that drove his life to new heights and now shares that with others.

[9:30] minute: Dorothy shares her experience with the book and trying to apply it herself.

[14:00] minute: What does this application you’ve created look like?

Take your life and compress it down to one sheet of paper, front and back.
Ideal you on the front page, broken into categories.
Back page is for top three goals for quarter, and improvements you want in your life.
Bottom we track your key behaviors of your goals.
“Everyday you are feeding yourself exactly the person you want to be, exactly what you want to accomplish, and precisely how you are going to achieve your clearly defined goal.”
Your subconscious accepts this after around 21 days and helps these things start showing up in your life.

[17:30] minute: Could you give an example of what one of those categories look like on the front side and the goals and action steps look like on the back? Let’s take money or career for example?

Your feeding yourself four things: succinct business plan, your strategy for success, the three things that move the needle, and the lynchpin issue that day to day brings you to the next level.
Consistent daily readings are crucial.

[20:00] minute: Are you reading this out loud every day or what does that process look like?

Reading it everyday, parts are meant to be read out loud as that has been shown to have a significant impact.
You do what you say you are going to do.

[22:10] minute: Where does the 12 minutes come from? Is that how long it should take to read your document?

Free webinar explains the template, find that here.

[23:00] minute: I struggle to determine how far I want to push my goals, where do you feel like people should be setting their goals at?

Three years out is his preferred time to be looking at, and then keeping actual goal setting at each quarter.

[25:00] minute: What is the most common pitfalls you here from others?

If you read it, it works.
It’s science. The visualization is the tool we use to apply the science. We are focusing the mind.

[29:00] minute: You’ve taught this to so many people, are there any stand out stories you’d like to share?

John shares some stories of current clientele.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with episode premiers and all things Do Well and Do Good!

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Finding Your Lane with Jeff Goins

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:00:44 GMT

This week’s guest is writer, speaker and entrepreneur Jeff Goins. He is widely known as the best-selling author of five books, including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don’t Starve. His award-winning blog, Goinswriter.com, is visited by millions of people every year, and through his online courses, events, and coaching programs, he helps thousands of writers to find success.

Where to follow Jeff:

Goinswriter.com to find his blog and podcast.

Purchase Jeff’s books here.

On Instagram @jeffgoins

In this episode we cover the following topics with Jeff:

([3:00]) Jeff’s early life and learning to be ok with making money.
([6:00]) Clarity only comes with action.
([8:30]) Finding your lane and pursuing it.
([15:00]) Being known for one thing.
([19:00]) Listening to your life.
([29:30]) Contribution vs fulfillment.
([37:00]) Your work is a gift of its own.

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Creating Heaven on Earth with Martin Rutte

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 11:00:54 GMT

This week’s guest is Martin Rutte. Martin is president of Livelihood, a management consulting firm in Santa Fe, NM, that has worked with such organizations as The World Bank, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Virgin Records. Martin’s aim is to provide the insights and tools necessary to overcome obstacles, adapt to changing circumstances, re-frame perspectives and solve seemingly impossible problems. One way he’s doing this is through his newest book, Project Heaven on Earth: The 3 simple questions that will help you change the world … easily.

Where to follow Martin:

Project Heaven on Earth website.

Purchase Martin’s book, Heaven On Earth, here.

On Facebook @MartinRutte

In this episode we cover the following topics with Martin:

([2:30] minute) Dorothy has an offer for the listener.
([4:00] minute) Growing up in a lower working class neighborhood and developing the mindset he was going to change the world.
([8:00] minute) It is not necessary to believe, it is necessary to start.
([14:00] minute) Naming our vision; Heaven on Earth concept.
([18:00] minute) Three questions to define your Heaven on Earth.
([27:00] minute) The notion of simple and it’s enormous power.
([32:00] minute) Role of entrepreneurs in creating Heaven on Earth.
([35:00] minute) Buy 3 books, not 1, and if you buy a case of 20, Martin will do a free webinar for you or your organization.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with episode premiers and all things Do Well and Do Good!

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How To Be An Inclusive Leader with Jennifer Brown

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 18:00:01 GMT

This week's guest is Jennifer Brown. Jennifer is a leading diversity and inclusion expert, dynamic keynote speaker, best-selling author, and host of The Will To Change podcast, which uncovers true stories of diversity and inclusion.

As the founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, Jennifer’s workplace strategies have been employed by some of the world’s top Fortune 500 companies like Walmart, Microsoft, and Starbucks, and as a successful LGBT entrepreneur, she’s been featured in media including the New York Times, Bloomberg Business week, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal and many more.

Where to follow Jennifer:

Her website can be found here.

On Instagram @JenniferBrownSpeaks

Her latest book, “How To Be An Inclusive Leader”, can be found here.

In this episode we cover the following topics with Jennifer:

([2:30] minute) Growing up in a frugal financial environment and learning to take the best skills from each parent.
([7:30] minute) Her story of coming out; finding that career sweet spot.
([16:00] minute) The myth of meritocracy and our collective troubles with comfort.
([24:30] minute) How we show up to work.
([26:00] minute) Building community and diversity in the workplace.
([38:00] minute) Helping create a grassroots event for LBTQ leaders to come together and combine resources to learn and grow together.

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Thank You For 100 Episodes!

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:00:45 GMT

This is episode 100! That is a statement that seems crazy to make, but it’s true! A massive thank you goes out to all who have listened and helped grow Do Well and Do Good to where it is today.

This episode covers a few changes to the show and how it gives back. Listen for details, and then head over to dowellanddogood.co/join to find the listener survey and to sign up for our brand new email list. When you sign up for the email list a donation to this month’s featured non-profit will be made on your behalf.

That link one more time is dowellanddogood.co/join. Thank you to all for the support!

Where to Find Dorothy:

Join the email list and have a donation made on your behalf to the current featured non-profit. You can join here, where you will also find a listener survey to fill us in on how we can bring you the most value!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with episode premiers and all things Do Well and Do Good!

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Combating Gender Bias In The Workplace with Andie Kramer

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 13:00:45 GMT

This week's guest is Andrea Kramer. Andie is a lawyer, keynote speaker, artist, women's rights activist, author, and all around rockstar! She balances a successful and demanding legal career with her passion to help women navigate both the obvious and subtle gender biases they encounter in career settings. This passion has led to co-authoring two incredible books on the topic, “It's Not You, It's the Workplace” and “Breaking Through Bias”, as well as co-founding the Women's Leadership and Mentoring Alliance, which recruits senior women to mentor and support our younger women on their way up. Among all of that, Andie still found time in 2012 to found Andie K, a business through which she makes and sells one-of-a-kind, handmade jewelry, and whose stated mission is to support charities that are empowering women and promoting gender equality.

Places to Find Andie:

Interested in learning more? Check out Andie’s website here.

Andie and Al’s first book, Breaking Through Bias, found here.

Andie and Al’s book, It’s Not You It’s The Workplace, found here.

Women’s Leadership and Mentor Alliance website.

Andie K jewelry website.

Episode Topics:

Andie’s upbringing and an upsetting introduction to the legal world. ([2:30] minute)
Andie’s motivation and early bias she herself faced. ([4:30] minute)
Evolution of gender bias in the workplace. ([6:00] minute)
Proactive role women can take in reducing the impact of this bias. ([10:30] minute)
Andie’s journey to go beyond her law work to the life of an entrepreneur. ([13:00] minute)
Her for-purpose jewelry company, Andie K. ([16:30] minute)
Founding of and the purpose behind the Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Alliance. ([18:30] minute)
Advantages of sponsorship inside and mentorship outside of your company. ([22:00] minute)
Time management when you have so many projects going at once. ([24:00] minute)
Topics covered in Andie’s two books [linked above]. ([27:00] minute)

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Don’t Wait To “Do Good” with Carrie Paxton

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 12:00:29 GMT

This week’s guest is Carrie Paxton. Carrie was raised in a typical family and was the epitome of traditional school success, but she’s chosen a far-from-typical lifestyle. As an entrepreneur fueled by her passion for education, she wants to break the mold of classroom-based learning to show children and their families that real life and learning isn’t limited to school. Through her mastermind groups and tutoring business, Carrie is proving that kids who don’t fit into the system can still be wildly successful at life by learning something different, learning somewhere different, and learning differently.

In this episode we cover the following topics with Carrie:

Her very “normal” childhood and learning the basics of personal finance ([2:30] minute).
Starting Carrie’s Saturday Side School as an elementary school student and other early entrepreneurial ventures ([4:00] minute).
Doing good right away; not waiting until your business or personal wealth is a particular size ([7:00] minute).
Scholarship and mastermind groups that she runs to give back; modeling that giving habit for others ([9:00] minute).
How to disrupt the education system and some thoughts around homeschooling ([12:00] minute).
Masterminds: how they’ve changed Carrie’s life and how she is trying to incorporate them into the lives of the students she works with ([17:30] minute).
Feeling lost while scaling a business ([20:00] minute).

Places to Find Carrie:

On Facebook and Instagram, send a message and connect!

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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Healing From Depression As An Entrepreneur with Steve Arneson

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:30:00 GMT

This week’s guest is Steve Arneson. In 2015, Steve co-founded a real estate investment and education company called “The REINVESTORS”, that specializes in educating investors on how to build recession-proof portfolios. In less than 3 years, The REINVESTORS have partnered with investors to acquire millions in high-return real estate assets, including apartment buildings and development projects, and have educated thousands of people on how to properly invest in any real estate market.

Most recently, Steve has become an outspoken advocate for those dealing with depression, having had his own battle with it that he continues to learn and grow from today. His ability to be open and vulnerable is inspiring and has become a real tool in his entrepreneurial belt as well.

In this episode we cover the following topics with Steve:

Childhood in Victoria, Ontario. Using sport as a release from the pain of his parent’s divorce. ([3:00] minute)
Beginnings and growth in the real estate world. ([5:00] minute)
First two real estate deals and the basics of doing it yourself. ([9:30] minute)
Battle with depression, and his reasons for sharing that battle. ([19:00] minute)
How traumatic childhood events shaped those depressed feelings and his journey towards resolving those. ([22:30] minute)
How the communication methods he has learned dealing with depression has translated to benefits as an entrepreneur. ([25:00] minute)
Learning to ask for help and the immense benefits of doing so. ([28:00] minute)
Steve’s moment on the edge and his offer to help anyone out there going through their own struggle. ([32:00] minute)

Places to Find Steve:

On Instagram @steve_arneson

On LinkedIn @stevearneson

RE Investors website

RE Investors on Facebook

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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Building Real Relationships Through Online Engagement with Chris Strub

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 12:00:29 GMT

Chris Strub is the creator beyond “50 States, 100 Days: The Film”, a documentary that chronicles the life-changing adventure that Chris Strub took to work with nonprofits nationwide in the summer of 2015. Chris also authored '50 States, 100 Days: The Book' and today is known as the Giving Day Guy, partnering with communities of nonprofits around the United States to help them use live-streaming video to connect in real time with their audiences during 24-hour online giving days.

Beyond his work with nonprofits, Chris is a sought-after speaker, a Forbes contributor, and is widely known as an expert on creating engagement through organic social media.

During our interview we discuss the origins of Chris’ mindset, how to leverage social media to create real relationships, giving out loud, and much, much more.

Places to Find Chris:

On Instagram @ChrisStrub

On Twitter @Chris Strub

Show Notes:

[3:00] minute: Set the stage for us first, what was life like for you growing up, and what was the mindset around money and success and giving that was instilled in you?

Raised in a healthy family with a close relationship with his parents.
Treat people how you want to be treated, use respect.
Morals most important; work hard to create larger financial return.
Where and how Chris met Dorothy.
Meeting someone in real life so important.

[7:30] minute: You are really known for being an expert at creating relationships with people through social media. If someone is in a position where they are just starting a business and don’t have the ability to travel to a lot of events right away, how can they leverage social media to create relationships?

Creating local meet ups through social media. See that return on investment locally and then move onto regional travel after that.
Don’t be intimidated by the larger events as the smaller ones can often be the most impactful.

[10:00] minute: So let’s shift gears and tell me the story of how this 50 States, 100 days adventure, how was that inspired and what sorts of organizations were you working with?

In 2015 Chris quit his job and visited non-profits in all 50 states in a 100 day road trip. Made a film about it.
Inspired by his friend and his organization Payaway Layaway, decided he needed to change more people's lives.
“Why not go? What’s stopping me? Nothing.”
Worked with organizations of all sizes and all different types.

[13:45] minute: When you give out load, you inspire other people. The perception of giving in secret has downsides. The power in giving out loud is immense.

Most are shy about wanting their stories told or their efforts noticed.
Explanation of Giving Days

[16:45] minute: You have a backround in newspapers and you said in your book that you knew how to make a story compelling, so could you share with our listeners what some of those elements are?

Did all his own PR and messaging during his trip.
Local news outreach; they didn’t need to care where else he had been because he is there and with them.
Having someone else do it for him would have felt sterile.

[19:30] minute: Majority of my listeners are online business owners, so for them, how can they leverage the power of storytelling with media and their own content?

Starts with video. People want to connect with people.
Businesses want to support the other businesses around them.
What are you creating? Not just a video, but a series of videos.

[21:45] minute: I’m curious what your strategies are in creating consistent engaging content. Your time can be pulled in so many directions, so what tips do you have for busy entrepreneurs who struggle with getting that content out day to day?

Keep up with the people who reach out to you.
Don’t create content to create content. Important to be responsive, that is first.
Doing “Twitter and treadmill” to respond to everyone that reaches out to him.
Shifting the governance of that content creation out to others.

[26:00] minute: Want to talk about what you are doing now with Giving Days, can you tell us more about that?

Doing places around the country and helping facilitate “Giving Days”.
Go to one place that has a day long giving fundraiser and create attention spikes in the community.

[28:30] minute: What advice would you give to a business owner who is producing content, and likely video content, what advice can you give them on how to amplify what they are already doing and reach more people interested in hearing their message?

Story from recent event in Lima, OH.
Can’t top the content of people and places with immense resources, but you can always top your engagement and authenticity.
“We are all famous to a few people.”

[36:00] minute:

Chris’ Mother’s birthday is on the day this episode releases, July 29th, so tweet him a message for her and he will re-post them all. @ChrisStrub

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Salvation Army USA

Website | Donate

Web Description:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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The Art of the Evolutionary Entrepreneur with Tabita Dietrich

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 12:00:21 GMT

Places to Find Tabita:

Website for The Art of the Evolutionary Entrepreneur.

Show Notes:

[3:30] minute: Where are you from and what was life like for you growing up?

Grew up in Switzerland in an abusive family.
“No matter where you come from, it's not an excuse for continuing on that path.”
“These things can heal within a lifetime.”
- Taking responsibility and deciding to live.

[8:00] minute: I imagine there was a lot of anger there, how did you move from this place of whatever you were feeling, anger or something else, to actually recognizing you had the power to change how you react and how you respond?

Five near death experiences forced her to make that change.
Moving out of her family’s house when she was a teenager.
Began to devour any personal development and self improvement content she could get access to.

[13:00] minute: The fact you were able to turn those struggles you went through into your strength and use that to form a business is incredible. Take us back to the experience where you’ve started to build a business and end up in prison, tell us about that?

Had drugs planted in her bag on way to airport resulting in two years in prison abroad.
Had to give up on the false image of success she had prior to this experience.

[17:00] minute: Were you able to recognize in the moment as this was happening that you needed to make a change mentally or was it not until after it was all over? How did you create the mental fortitude to make it through those two years?

Made the decision she was going to make the best of it, was going to use it as a way to grow.

[19:30] minute: How do you get to a place of forgiveness for your friend who got you into this?

The only harm you are doing is to yourself, not the person who you won’t forgive.
“Whatever happens in my life, I’m not a victim of the circumstances I always get to choose how I react and what I make out of the situation.”

[23:00] minute: You’ve transformed yourself to be able to support other people in their own journeys and help them get to the same place of healing and power that you have found. In your experience working with entrepreneurs do you believe it is necessary for someone to heal their personal and emotional wounds in order to reach success in their business?

The benefits of working on these things for everyone, entrepreneurs included.

[28:00] minute: What are the changes you tend to see happen in someone's business once they go through this process of getting in touch with their inner child and healing themselves?

“You step into bigger awareness of what's coming next and you allow yourself to go after it and know it is meant for you.”

[33:00] minute: You touched on the money mindset, what do you see as being the biggest shift that most entrepreneurs need to make around money or their relationship with money?

This is not about you, this is about change that can happen globally.
Knowing your worth; delivering a transformation.

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Finding Opportunity in Team Conflict with Sue Dyer

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:00:19 GMT

My guest this week is Sue Dyer. Sue has been a leader in the construction industry for over 30 years. That industry is one known for being rife with conflict among stakeholders working on projects in the 8, 9, or even 10 figure ranges. Cleaning up that conflict is Sue’s life’s work. Through her company, OrgMetrics, and supported by her podcast, Construction Dream Team, she is working to change the culture of construction from combative to collaborative. She has served as Executive Director for 10 different construction trade associations, and founded two 501 c3 nonprofits.

During her interview Sue tells us how she adapted a positive money mindset at a young age, how she came to be in the construction industry, and stories from her early triumphs leading trade associations. She then dives into conflict resolution, and explains the things she has learned and what her consulting organization preaches to get results and change the construction industry.

Places to Find Sue:

On LinkedIn @SueDyer

Podcast – Construction Dream Team

Show Notes:

[3:30] minute: What was the mindset around money and success that was instilled in you as a child?

Grew up middle class with parents who had lived very different lives; she was able to learn from both types of circumstances and both types of mindsets.
First job before high school, graduated high school a year early, and bought her first house at age 20.
“I know I can create it, and I know I can control it.”

[5:30] minute: So tell me the story of how you got into the construction industry?

Had construction and development in her family history, so she always loved it.
Opportunity came to be executive director of a construction trade organization in California.
It was near bankruptcy, but Sue got them in the black within three months.
Had to change the culture; had to convince different construction groups that beating each other wasn’t the answer and they should be working together instead.
Used this as a launching pad that eventually led to her consulting agency.

[11:30] minute: How does the collaboration play into your consulting work now, what are you doing for these firms?

Engage the owner, designer, and contractor to make an executive team that will commit to being successful.
Using group set goals with tracking mechanisms for progress.
Working to get alignment across the organization; reduce complexity.

[16:15] minute: That co-creation seems key to getting buy-in from people, would you agree?

People don’t argue with what they helped to create.
Have to be a part of the creation to get them to buy in fully.

[17:00] minute: How should entrepreneurs approach conflict within their team?

Non-adversarial. Use the Aikido approach.

[19:00] minute: When you have a team with big personalities and ideas people, communication can be a big problem, so how can we communicate better to avoid these conflict within teams?

Don’t be so inwardly focused, look outward. A lot of the conflict comes from that internal focus.
Some conflict is glorious conflict, it’s necessary.

[21:20] minute: Where is the opportunity in conflict?

If you don’t judge it as being bad then it will push you to somewhere an opportunity is open, and you never would have seen it before.
Transform any conflict into opportunity based on how you approach it.

[24:30] minute: I came across an article you wrote and one of the points that stuck out to me was you said in conflict it is always personal, can you expand on that?

Whatever the conflict is about, it isn’t really about. It’s ALWAYS about something personal related to what has happened.
Too often people want to make people wrong. The truth is that they are probably right, and they are right from their perspective, but we are not willing to listen to their perspective to see that they are right.

[27:15] minute: Any final tips around dealing with conflict and different personalities for our listeners?

Don’t judge conflict too quickly. There is a hidden possibility, make sure to wait and see it.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

International Partnering Institute

Website | Web Description:

The International Partnering Institute (IPI) is a member-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Comprised of more than 150 member organizations, we serve Owners, CM Firms, Designers, Contractors, and Facilitators. Our mission is to transform the construction industry to achieve exceptional results through a culture of collaboration.

IPI Provides the Following:

Education: We bring the Construction Partnering model to new agencies, organizations, and academic institutions to broaden their understanding of Construction Partnering as a means to improve construction project outcomes. Our regular virtual forums engage members with innovative topics on Construction Partnering.

Research and Development: We conduct research to increase the body of knowledge on Construction Partnering and develop tools that the industry can use to improve project delivery.

Recognition: We recognize teams who achieve exceptional outcomes through Construction Partnering by highlighting their success stories in our newsletter and Partnering Magazine and by honoring them at our Annual IPI Partnering Awards Ceremony.

Guidance: We guide our members by connecting them with a network of mentors, and by providing them access to research and other resources.

Facilitator Certification and Professional Development: We certify the experience of facilitators who demonstrate their qualifications and knowledge of Construction Partnering. We also provide a forum for professional development to improve standards of practice in Construction Partnering.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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The Art of Conquering Something New

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:00:06 GMT

A conversation with a friend regarding their big career pivot led Dorothy to revisit a lesson regarding that same topic. Back in episode 080, Dorothy interviewed Legacy Perez who had pivoted from one of the best dance careers in the world to running a 7-figure real estate business. During the discussion, Legacy broke down three key factors that allowed him to thrive in a brand new environment, and in this minisode Dorothy will revisit these three keys and discuss how they are applicable for anyone.

Show Notes:

[1:00] minute: Moving into a new field; making a total shift.

[2:00] minute: Lesson learned from Legacy Perez in episode 080 on making a big shift.

[3:15] minute: Approached new venture with large degree of self-awareness.

[4:15] minute: What are you really looking for?

[5:15] minute: Zero certainty; obsession necessary.

[7:30] minute: Put down your ego and get a mentor.

[9:30] minute: Summary of keys to making a massive pivot.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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Restoring Earth’s Dying Coral Reefs with Gator Halpern

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:00:19 GMT

My guest this week is Gator Halpern. Gator is the founder of coral Vita, a mission-driven company that is working to restore our world’s dying coral reefs. He’s a Forbes 30 under 30 Social Entrepreneur, a United Nation’s Young Champion of the Earth, and currently lives and works in the Bahamas on the front lines of coral reef restoration.

His company, Coral Vita, just built the world’s first commercial land-based coral farm for reef restoration. In our conversation you will hear about how Gator first got involved with this issue, why he and his co-founder decided on a for-profit business, and so much more.

The work Gator and his team are doing is truly phenomenal and I couldn’t be more excited to share his story with you all!

Places to Find Gator:

On Instagram @coralvitareefs

On Facebook @coralvitareefs

Coralvita.co

Show Notes:

[2:45] minute: What was the mindset around money and success that was instilled in you as a child?

Grew up in San Diego with a loving family.
Deep connection to the ocean and nature. Encouraged by his family to find what made him happy and create a life in that.

[4:30] minute: I know you met your business partner while getting your Masters, what was it that made you go back to school to want to get that degree?

Was the best path to be able to research and explore the topics he loved. Allowed him to study while getting his Masters and have the expertise needed to continue after that in a career setting.

[6:00] minute: Why is this coral reef degradation the issue you decided to focus on for your career?

It wasn’t the focus until late in his tenure at Yale. A wide range of water based issues were in his sights early on.
Coral reefs are a bit of a canary in the coalmine letting us know how quickly effects of climate change are taking place.

[8:30] minute: For anyone not as aware of this issue, could you give us a brief overview of why coral reef is so important to our planet, and how your restoration process works?

Coral reefs are one of the world’s most important environments. They cover .1% of the ocean floor, but house near 25% of the life in the ocean.
Fisheries are ravaged when coral reefs go away.
Coral reefs are a coastal protectant, creating a natural sea wall.
We’ve lost 50% of coral reefs already, with estimates that 90% will be gone by 2050 at current pace.
Coral Vita (his company) is the first to grow corals on land and then take and plant them in the reefs in the ocean.

[14:00] minute: Talk to me about this process that you went through to get this company off the ground, how did you take this goal of restoring coral reefs and turn that in to an actual business?

Created the vision while at grad school.
A number of great foundations are doing in-water coral farms in small areas around the world. They face limits though, so Gator’s goal was to figure out how to scale it up.
Teamed up with some other scientists to create a micro-fragmentation process that allows them to grow coral exponentially faster.
Their farm grows about 12 types of coral at this point.
Cutting edge science is allowing them to create corals that can withstand the temperatures and acidic levels that we project our oceans to be moving towards.

[19:30] minute: Where is the funding coming from for Coral Vita?

Commercial company.
Working with shareholders who benefit from the reefs: hotels, cruise lines, dredging companies, governments, insurance companies who insure coastal properties.
Adopt-a-coral program where you can adopt some coral via their website.

[21:30] minute: Tell me about the decision to make Coral Vita a commercial company vs a non-profit, I think that is really great and powerful, for anyone listening who might have interest in attacking a large-scale problem like this from an entrepreneurial perspective, tell us how you went about doing it?

Without a commercial industry developing, the issue is too big to be funded by donations and grants. To make the impact that is needed in the next 10 to 15 years there needs to be a lot of capital pushed into the industry.
Mission driven company with priority number one being saving as much reef as possible. We will make the returns we want because we are making the impact that we need to.

[24:00] minute: How do you market the business to these funding partners who might not see the urgency for them as it’s more long term negatives for them?

Creating a new market, so there is a challenge in education for these people of why it is so important for them to help with the coral reefs.
Some of further along in knowledge and are more low hanging fruit for them that understand the issue and that a response is needed. Eco-tourism space and eco-development.

[27:50] minute: So Gator, is there hope for our coral reefs? Is it possible to restore them to the place we need it to be?

Not every reef is possible to be restored, but if an industry can be created around reef restoration then we can bring many reefs back to life and get them thriving and benefiting us.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Living on One

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Web Description: From living in a tent in a Syrian refugee camp to working as radish farmers and surviving on $1 a day in Guatemala, we’ve had the privilege of meeting incredible people from all walks of life, and to share those experiences with you through film. We’ve made short and feature documentaries, digital series, virtual reality films, curriculums, and an interactive web experience for Google. All of our work is designed to change lives.

Our journey getting here has been typically a-typical. Our first film Living on One Dollar, was mostly unexpected. What began as a fascinating research project about how a billion people survive on $1 a day, resulted, a couple difficult years later, in a film that was featured on the homepage banner of Netflix. The reaction has amazed us. Beyond informing and inspiring viewers, thanks to little donations from people like you, $850,000 has been given to education and microfinance work in the village in which we filmed!

As time went on, we kept coming back to one issue that was too big to avoid — Syria. To better understand the reality facing the millions of Syrian refugees, we embedded as the first filmmakers ever to be given a tent and registered inside a refugee camp. The resulting feature film is called Salam Neighbor. We think it’s intimate, raw, and solution-oriented, and set to challenge misconceptions around refugees. You can get involved here.

After doing hundreds of screenings and events with the film, including on Capitol Hill and at Homeland Security, we were lucky to get to collaborate with Google and the UN Refugee Agency to create Searching for Syria, an immersive online hub that answers the world’s top searched questions about Syria. The project was featured on the homepage of Google and reached over 5 million people in the first two weeks!

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Let Stress Be Your Alarm Clock

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:00:55 GMT

Dorothy recently attended the Millionaire Mind Intensive, a three day training seminar created by T. Harv Ecker, the author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind. She has shared lessons learned from this event over the course of June and today tackles one last thing: stress.

We all have it. We all want to be rid of it, right? Or is there another way to look at it. That is the question Dorothy poses and dives in to on this minisode.

Show Notes:

[1:00] minute: Are you stressed out?

[2:15] minute: Let stress be your alarm clock.

[3:45] minute: Problems are bigger than you; time to learn and grow.

[4:25] minute: Change your reaction to stress.

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Building A Generation of Leaders with Kenrick Wagner

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 10:00:02 GMT

My guest this week is Kenrick Wagner. Kenrick is a social entrepreneur, hip hop artist, keynote speaker and has been featured in Forbes. His life's work has been dedicated to providing top-quality youth programming and building a generation of leaders that will use creativity to learn and thrive.

During our interview Kenrick gives us some background on where he came from and how the social entrepreneurship bug was planted in him. He then takes us through the founding of his first non-profit and the pivot to his second business moving to the for-profit side.

Places to Find Kenrick:

On Instagram @projectgametime

ProjectGametime website.

Show Notes:

[2:30] minute: Set the stage for us, what was life like for you growing up and what was the mindset around money and success that was instilled in you?

Grew up in Queens, NY.
Access was limited to resources, so the stage was set mostly by TV.
Having material items equated to success.

[3:20] minute: Was that a positive association with wealth or a negative one?

Only negative was a bit of jealousy.

[4:00] minute: How did you get into the social entrepreneurship world?

Pathway sparked by tragedy; lost his sister when she was 23.
Found an application for a camp counselor in the paper, and wanting to get out of the city, he applied and went.
Began working for many non-profits around the city from there.
Turn towards entrepreneurship came when he started looking at the money he made inside a business vs creating the business.

[6:45] minute: Doesn’t need to be an “or” situation between money and doing good, you can make it an “and”.

[7:30] minute: So what was the first thing you started?

Started an after-school program for kids called Embassy kids (Enhancing the Mind Body And Soul for Successful Youth)
Reached a conclusion that the difference between nonprofit and for-profit wasn’t as great as it seemed before.
Project Gametime came next, a training and transformational experience for others to do what he had done.

[9:50] minute: Tell me what Project Gametime does?

We engage, we build, and we empower.
A professional development company, and after-school and summer camp consultant.

[11:00] minute: What were the biggest challenges in taking Project Gametime from an idea to a reality and getting it off the ground?

Funding and network.
Unique set up made for more difficult funding through normal channels for kids programs.

[12:50] minute: Any tips for someone in this place who is looking for funding to get something off the ground?

You are going to get out what you put in, so go all out.
Don’t burn any bridges; keep your integrity.

[14:00] minute: Now that it is a few years in, has positioning the company as a for-profit been a strength or weakness?

I’m not sure if it has been either more than the other.
Project Gametime is setting the leadership in being another way to do good work.

[16:00] minute: You can have it all in business and life. For-profit and For-cause works great.

[17:00] minute: How do you see Project Gametime evolving in the coming years?

Moving digital; programming, gaming, anything that matches up with the way the world is moving.
Client wise moving more towards corporate.

[18:40] minute: What does fulfillment mean to you at this point in your career?

If I died today, I’d be ok with all that I’ve done and all that I’ve given.

[19:10] minute: Talk to me about any major transformations in your mindset that you’ve had to make as you went down the entrepreneurial path?

Financial literacy was the biggest one.
Making the things and people around him sustainable without him.

[20:15] minute: How did you make that financial shift in your 30’s?

Online research and leaning on mentors who knew and had done it.
Three books that are big for him:
- Black Fortunes by Shomari Wills
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
- Switch: How to Change Things When Things Are Hard by Chip Heath

[22:30] minute: What is the most important lesson that you seek to instill in your children as they grow up?

Build your legacy by being honest and being who you are, it’ll push you in the direction to where you are happy with what you are doing.
You can’t put a price on peace of mind.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

BALSA | Website

Web Description:

We are the Big And Little Skills Academy

We exist to elevate youth through basketball. We don't just develop athletes, we holistically develop people. Founded in 2012 in New York City by professional basketball player Jamael Lynch, BALSA has evolved into a premier national youth development organization. As a 501c3 certified non-profit, we leverage our leadership abilities, athletic expertise and strong partnerships to impact as many youth as possible.

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Why You MUST Be A Leader To Achieve Your Goals

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:00:42 GMT

Dorothy recently attended the Millionaire Mind Intensive, a three day training seminar created by T. Harv Ecker, the author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind. She is sharing lessons learned from this event over the course of June.

In this episode Dorothy looks at how imperative leadership is to success. She asks you to consider the difference between a manager and a leader, as well as being a business vs being a business owner. She also shares some of the things effective leaders do, and the idea of the 50/50 rule.

Show Notes:

[1:00] minute: Achieving success requires being a leader.

[1:30] minute: First question to ask; leader or manager?

[2:30] minute: Being the business vs being a business owner.

[4:00] minute: Dorothy’s personal experience with this.

[5:30] minute: What does an effective leader do?

[6:15] minute: Systems, systems, systems.

[7:15] minute: 50 – 50 rule.

[8:00] minute: Confrontation is a part of leadership.

[8:45] minute: Conclusion.

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088: Transforming The Influencer Marketplace with Jason Will

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 10:00:07 GMT

Jason is the CEO and Founder of Zipkick, a company that matches digital influencers with brands looking to ignite their growth. The company is known for exclusivity, accepting just 7% of influencer applications. This commitment to culture and quality has led to partnerships with brands such as Benihana, Blue Apron, Dunkin’, and Uber. Jason himself is passionate about giving back, especially to the MS society, an organization he’s been involved with for over a decade.

Places to Find Jason:

On Instagram @jasonbwill

Zipkick on Instagram @zipkick

Zipkick on Facebook @zipkick

Zipkick’s website.

Show Notes:

[1:00] minute: Introduction

[3:00] minute: What was life like for you growing up and what was the mindset around money and success instilled in you as a child?

Only thing he thought about was playing hockey the rest of his life until a bad injury took away that opportunity.
Channeled that competitive energy into entrepreneurship.
Worked for parents to learn the brick and mortar entrepreneurship world, but saw that as a limited business.

[4:30] minute: So tell me the story of the start of Zipkick?

Three guys in San Francisco writing a plan on a napkin.
Constant evolution over the first seven years.

[5:30] minute: My understanding is that the Zipkick you originally created is very different from what it is today, so tell me about how that changed and evolved?

Used to use travel booking sites every week and found them to not be intuitive in recommending options.
Created the first recommendation algorithm for the travel industry.
Received an offer to purchase and turned it down so they could continue to grow it on their own.

[9:00] minute: At some point you made a major pivot then, when and why was that?

The platform relied on TripAdvisor’s reviews that they purchased for use. Overnight, TripAdvisor removed those reviews and increased rates dramatically making Zipkick’s model not sustainable.
“I will never give up, I will never waive the white flag” mentality kicked in.

[11:30] minute: It’s easy to be resilient in the abstract, but how did you move forward from this and what did the pivot look like?

Had started to build a small community of influencers prior to this overnight change.
Reached out to one major influencer and brought him in to help him grow the idea and business.

[15:00] minute: What advice would you give to someone who is starting a business based around a community to successfully see the community and get it off the ground?

Brand ambassadors are essential.
Everyone is leveraging ambassadors and influencers, so to be the one not doing it leaves you at a drastic disadvantage.

[17:00] minute: For all of these influencers who are building these personal brands on a specific platform, how do you see the future of influencer marketing changing as new platforms move in and out of vogue?

First is that the personal brand needs to be you. Not a location or a thing, but you, because you are transferable.
Second, you need to be on two platforms minimum.
Zipkick side is a move toward a marketplace more than a platform.

[24:30] minute: So what does that business model look like for Zipkick?

Total subscription model, not fees being pulled from both sides.

[26:45] minute: Could you talk a bit about how you’ve been able to give back more and what your success has allowed for you?

Started getting involved during his first job where he decided it was good to pay it forward.
The cause from that original company was MS, and while he doesn’t have a personal connection to the problem he has adopted it as the one he likes to support.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Angel Bags

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Web Description:

Helping The World One Bag At A Time!

Creating jobs for individuals in transitional homes
Helping the Homeless
Supporting people in under – developed countries
Enhancing the environment

The satisfaction you feel knowing you helped many people and the environment by passing out one bag.

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087: The Roots Create The Fruits

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:00:14 GMT

This episode discusses the four worlds we live in: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Dorothy explains the relationship between the four, and how the internal roots you grow ultimately create the external fruits you see.

Show Notes:

[1:00] minute: Attending Millionaire Mind Intensive.

[2:00] minute: Cause and effect; a focus on results.

[3:00] minute: Four worlds we operate in.

[4:00] minute: Inner worlds and outer world.

[5:15] minute: The roots create the fruits.

[6:15] minute: Inner work is non-negotiable.

[7:00] minute: Take stock of the work you need to do.

[8:15] minute: Showing up.

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086: Inspiring Women & Girls in STEM with Kayte Malik

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 10:00:05 GMT

Kayte Malik is CEO of Dresscode Tech, a company that is merging fashion and technology to excite and educate women and girls about computer science, coding and STEM. Over the last 18 months Dresscode has exposed almost 3000 women and girls to STEM, and the company also gives back financially to fund STEM education. Kayte previously held strategy, tech, and marketing roles for Fortune 100 companies, but has found her passion with Dresscode and in 2018 was named to Remodista's list of Women2Watch in Business Disruption.

Places to Find Kayte:

On Instagram @kaytemalik

Dresscode Tech on Instagram @dresscodetech

Dresscode Tech’s website

Show Notes:

[2:40] minute: Set the stage, what was life like growing up and what was the mindset around money and success that was instilled in you as a child?

Growing up in a very large family that taught her support and community.

[3:30] minute: Was entrepreneurship specifically instilled in you or was it more just success in a general sense?

Born with the drive to create something out of nothing.
Had one side of the family that showed her risk and building new things, with the other side showing her stability at a large corporation.
The mindset of “just get a job and stay there forever” won out in the beginning of her career.

[6:30] minute: You worked at a number of massive corporations and then decided to go back to business school, so what prompted that decision?

Mentor from one of the large corporations advised her it would be the best decision.
Used business school as a launching point to start a company herself vs going back to the large corporation.

[8:45] minute: How was the idea behind Dresscode born?

Started as a class project; wasn’t even the first idea to try in the class.
Decided right before her pitch to change to a brand new idea that became Dresscode.

[13:00] minute: Trusting your gut.

[14:00] minute: Could you explain a little bit about how Dresscode works and the product works?

Bracelets for girls that will give them an inspiring message each day, delivered in code that they have to go type into the website to decipher and open the first portion of the curriculum.

[14:50] minute: Why is it more important to get more women in tech?

In general, it's more important to get more people involved to know what is going on and be in the know.
From a job perspective there are hundreds of thousands of jobs a year that go unfilled because there are not enough people with the skills.
If only men are created tech, then we are only going to get one audience creating things that help them.

[17:15] minute: I know Chicago has been a hotbed of Female founders in start-ups (where Dorothy and Kayte both live), what has been your experience founding a start-up in this environment?

The infrastructure is really great. 1871, ranked as one of the best incubators in the world, has a female founder focused program that has been huge.
The numerous quality business schools around the city are a luxury.

[19:00] minute: What advice would you have for a woman who is looking to start or grow there company?

Just start. Don’t contemplate or think to much, just start.
Make sure it has a good business case and you can get to profitability.
Engage the community; network and leverage those around you.

[20:10] minute: Were there any lessons from your time working with fortune 100 companies that have been especially valuable for you in starting Dresscode?

Miserable in her jobs, but taking a step back you realize that you learned so much.
Ecommerce and product management were two big ones.

[21:45] minute: How have mentors affected your journey?

Haven’t sought them out, but realized she had them after the fact.
Now she seeks out those she wants to emulate and ask them for help.
Going through the Chicago Innovation mentors for women program.

[24:15] minute: What is your vision for Dresscode in the next 5, 10 years, and beyond?

Beauty in innovation.
Big announcement coming soon on the next step into fashion tech.
Expand assortment, have a large retail presence.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Chicago Innovation & 1871

Website

“Chicago Innovation’s mission is to empower the Chicago innovation ecosystem by educating, connecting, and celebrating innovators.”

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085: Have You Been Brainwashed?

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 10:00:06 GMT

This past weekend Dorothy attended the Millionaire Mind Intensive this past weekend. This is a three day training seminar created by T. Harv Ecker, the author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind. She is sharing lessons learned from this event over the next few weeks. This episode dives into our subconscious conditioning around money and wealth and where it comes from.

Show Notes:

[1:00] minute: Attending the Millionaire Mind Intensive.

[2:30] minute: Subconscious conditioning around money and wealth.

[3:15] minute: Where this conditioning comes from.

[3:45] minute: Three types of programming.

[4:00] minute: Verbal Programming.

[5:00] minute: Modeling.

[6:30] minute: Specific incidents.

[8:00] minute: Journal on your own beliefs; awareness is key.

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084: From Dancing In The Streets To 7-Figure Entrepreneur with Legacy Perez

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:00:38 GMT

Legacy is a world renowned bboy & breakdancer that has inspired street dancers all over on how to turn their skills into real income. He made it to the finals of the hit TV show ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, before going on to work with an endless list of artists, including Gwen Stefani, Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber and Rihanna, just to name a few. He’s also appeared on ABC’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’ and feature films such as the ‘Step Up’ franchise, but Legacy’s ambitions eventually took him beyond dancing to today where he is founder of a 7-figure real estate business, a sought after-speaker, and a transformational coach for other entrepreneurs.

Places to Find Legacy:

On Instagram @legacyperez1

On Facebook, Behind the Movement

Interested in coaching? Email legacy@behindtm.com and mention this podcast.

Show Notes:

[3:00] minute: Set the stage for us Legacy, what was life like for you growing up and what was the mindset around money and success instilled in you?

Grew up in Miami learning that money was evil and you shouldn’t be around people with money.
“The justification to be humble is the fact you didn’t have money”.
Wanted to break the status quo; dance was his path to do that.
A walk through his dance career and the lessons learned at each step.

[12:00] minute: As you went through this process of making money and then losing it, how did your emotional relationship with money shift, and was that tied into your deeper feelings about yourself?

We all have a relationship with money, good or bad.
Realizing what his value was.
Abundant mentality.

[15:00] minute: You made it to the top 2% of paid dancers but then made a massive shift to real estate, what created that shift and how did it go?

“The perfect combination of having proof that what I did in one industry can allow me to see success in a completely different industry.”
Knowing what you are in love with and applying it to your business.

[17:00] minute: What was the experience like when you first started in real estate, what was it about you, your confidence, or your mindset that allowed you to make such a shift that is likely terrifying right?

Zero certainty, all the fear anyone would have.
The exact moment he realized he could obsess over something other than dance and it would create the same results.

[20:30] minute: This idea of mentorship and self education. How did you get that initial momentum and learn the skills, vocabulary, and what to do to make this dream happen?

Started with truly no knowledge of real estate.
Process started with self-acknowledgment.
Sold everything he had and could to afford his first mentorship programs.

[25:30] minute: You have moved into coaching entrepreneurs as well, so I’m curious, what do you see as the biggest or most common thing holding people back?

The first thing is the humility to allow someone to mentor you.
Fear from things that were planted as a kid. Breaking those beliefs.
We give ourselves what we feel we deserve, not what we think, what we assume, what we would like. Need to change those feelings.

[30:00] minute: fixing what’s going on in your head is the most important thing over everything else.

[31:00] minute: What has the success you’ve created allowed you to give back in a way that is meaningful to you and have an impact?

Used to think happiness is a mindset.
It’s a series of small actions that eventually create a feeling.
Don’t be prideful and not ask for help.
Fulfillment in helping others find fulfillment.
Giving away homes in Mexico.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Claire’s Place

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Web Description:

Vision: Providing emotional and financial support to families living with cystic fibrosis

Mission: The specific purpose of Claire’s Place Foundation is to provide heart felt help to children and young adults diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, as well as their families, for the purpose of improving their quality of life. We hope to accomplish this by heightening awareness and providing education, skills, financial and emotional support.

Values:

Prompt processing of grant applications and responses to support requests;

Wise stewardship of resources;

Vetting trusted avenues in the community in order to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis on a national and global level.

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083: Are You Financially Sober?

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:00:01 GMT

On this week’s minisode Dorothy revisits a topic brought up by her episode 62 guest, Luke Storey. Luke had told us about a time in his life where he had to get financially sober, and that idea has stuck with Dorothy ever since. In this 10 minute episode she walks you through the idea of financial sobriety, why it is important, and tools to help you get there yourself.

Show Notes:

[1:00] minute: Listened back to episode 062 with Luke Storey.

[2:00] minute: Financial sobriety and examples.

[3:30] minute: Lifestyle creep.

[4:45] minute: Dorothy’s experience with these issues.

[5:30] minute: Profit first mindset.

[6:30] minute: Tools to help.

[7:45] minute: Getting honest.

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082: Turning Mistakes Into Massive Successes with Louis Spagnuolo

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 10:00:49 GMT

Louis Spagnuolo is a serial entrepreneur and currently serves as the Chairman of Illuminati Trust, LLC, a diversified company, as well as Chief Executive Officer for Don't Look Media LLC, a highly recognized privately held Internet Monetization Company.

During his career Louis has worked with Professional Athletes, Entertainers, National Business Leaders, Heads of State and countless genuinely fantastic people, while sharing in the financial dreams of all his clients to the tune of over $884 Million Dollars in deal participations.

Recognized in over 278 major media publications, Louis is a nationally sought after expert in Internet Monetization, with an emphasis on asset acquisitions that can be leveraged to generate liquidity events.

Louis is also an active contributor to such charities as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Special Olympics, Camp Fiesta Children's Cancer Caring Center, The Caring Bridge, The Haven Home For Boys, Stop Hunger, Habitat For Humanity and Charley's Fund.

Places to Find Louis:

On LinkedIn, Louis Spagnuolo

Show Notes:

[3:00] minute: Set the stage for us, what was life like for you growing up and what was the mindset around money and success that was instilled in you as a child?

Wasn’t aware of where they fell on the financial spectrum.
Grew up in Boston and the struggles they had helped him later on in life.
Grew up in a neighborhood of first generation immigrants who were mostly happy to be there, which left him without a real business role model during childhood.
Louis was the one who was ambitious and wanted to see and do more, one of the main places that helped him out was the library.

[5:00] minute: The benefits of a library and reading.

[6:20] minute: The abundance of free education that is out there.

[7:00] minute: Tell me about your first big success in the business world, I believe it had to do with selling batteries in college is that right?

Cell phones were brand new in the United States. The battery only lasted six months and were the biggest hardship of owning a phone.
Was upset one time and broke his phone; doing so allowed him to notice that it was actually just AAA batteries in the battery pack, which gave him a business idea.
Replicated all the major phone brands batteries for significantly lower price.
Couldn’t sell them in the United States because of how the big phone companies worked, so instead he sold internationally in South America.

[10:30] minute: What’s especially cool about the start of that business is this idea that so many companies are born out of people looking at the things that are annoying them, that are frustrating, so for those who are looking for an idea the biggest thing to do is just look around you and see what you see. Would you agree with that?

First thing Louis tells someone pitching him a product or business is “what problem does it fix.”

[12:30] minute: You spoke in another interview about allowing your lifestyle to expand with your income, so while you were making a lot more suddenly in your 20’s you were still living month to month, tell me about that?

Huge void in education on how to handle success.
Naive to the fact that it isn’t guaranteed to keep rising and that you can’t plan for everything that is going to happen to you.

[14:15] minute: Dorothy had a similar experience and explains how she learned the same lesson.

[15:20] minute: What advice do you have to someone in this place whose income is rising and they are becoming successful and want to avoid the trap of mismanaging their money?

Lot of people that help with investments but no real education for someone who is growing their income through their business or job.
Try to live off of 25% of what you make.
The more successful you become, the more exposure you have to these high ticket variable costs that can be unexpected.

[17:30] minute: What happened in that cell phone business, I believe there was a little bit of a crash or setback?

Went from making $161 a week to $60,000 a month, and as a young kid he was spending money like a drunken sailor.
Confident the money would never end.
A lot of his money and inventory for the business was in Venezuela during the time when Hugo Chavez forcibly took over the government. The new regime caused interest rates to spike and created drastic issues that essentially shut down the company and caused them to lose a lot of their money.

[21:20] minute: I appreciate you sharing and think it is so key that people learn from their mistakes and that the most we can learn from someone like yourself is through hearing about their own failures.

Totally agree.
After the cell phone business Louis joined an investment firm where the first 30 companies that they put money into failed. He considered this the best education he could have ever gotten.

[24:00] minute: What’s the balance between focus and diversification in your portfolio and how should someone know when it is the right time to go for that second or third business or revenue stream?

If you have a winning horse, ride that horse to the finish line.
Have finite focus.

[25:40] minute: I read that every day for the last four plus years you’ve done three random acts of kindness, can you tell me about that?

Something really basic can make a big impact, for them and for yourself as it is so gratifying.
Everybody that is listening could be doing this.

[28:10] minute: At this point in your career, what does fulfillment mean to you, what does it mean to be able to give back the way you do?

You have an obligation to help those who haven’t been as fortunate.
The person that benefits is you.

[31:00] minute: Who has been the most impactful person on your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

Family as a whole.
It’s really hard to do it on your own.

[31:50] minute: Who has been the most impactful person on feeding your drive to do good and have an impact?

Himself.
Self motivation is key, you’ve got to want to.

[32:30] minute: When you are having a bad day, what do you do to get out of a funk?

Everyone has a bad day, it’s normal, so don’t panic about it.
Wash his face with cold water, which is shown to help your endorphins.
Walk for 10 minutes.

[34:00] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending to people most often?

The Power of the Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy

[35:00] minute: What is the best piece of advice on happiness you’d give our listeners?

Have a purpose.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Make-A-Wish Foundation

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Web Description:

Wishes are more than just a nice thing

A wish experience can be a game-changer for a child with a critical illness.

This one belief guides us in everything we do at Make-A-Wish®. It inspires us to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids we serve. It compels us to be creative in exceeding the expectations of every wish kid. It drives us to make our donated resources go as far as possible.

Most of all, it's the founding principle of our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.

Wishes are more than just a nice thing. And they are far more than gifts, or singular events in time. Wishes impact everyone involved – wish kids, volunteers, donors, sponsors, medical professionals and communities. The impact varies. For wish kids, just the act of making their wish come true can give them the courage to comply with their medical treatments. Parents might finally feel like they can be optimistic. And still others might realize all they have to offer the world through volunteer work or philanthropy.

Whatever the odds, whatever the obstacles … wishes find a way to make the world better.

Where to Find Dorothy:

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081: How To Handle The Critics

Thu, 30 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dorothy recently attended a conference where she was one of the first speakers of the day, allowing her the ability to network with attendees after her speech and receive some instant and in-person feedback. One such bit of feedback led to a valuable takeaway, which became the focus of this week’s minisode.

Show Notes:

[1:00] minute: Critics are going to be a part of your life.

[2:00] minute: Dorothy’s recent experience with a critic.

[5:00] minute: One interaction can shake you; don’t let it.

[6:00] minute: Often, critics just want to be critics.

[7:00] minute: Handling those critics in the best possible way.

[8:30] minute: You can’t please everyone.

[9:30] minute: DWDG Challenge information and donation opportunity.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

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080: Turning Adversity Into Strength with Lance Essihos

Mon, 27 May 2019 10:00:31 GMT

From Almost playing pro hockey, to travelling the world running some of the top bars in Australia, Lance Essihos has never lived a dull moment, but he also has had to face some inner demons and difficult times. He battled with drugs and alcohol for many years and having to overcome the losses of his younger brother to suicide and his father to cancer both within a span of 18 months

He made a promise to himself to create a new life that was going to have meaning, value and fulfillment, and show that even when faced with adversity at the worst possible moment, that there is always light at the end of the darkness.

Today Lance runs the top 200 podcast University of Adversity and is co-founder of IGNiTE – podcasting with purpose – to help others bring their ideas to the masses through podcasting. He continues to follow his passion of connecting with people and help build an inspirational influence that he can share with the world and bring value to their lives.

Places to Find Lance:

On Instagram @lancewessihos

Personal website.

Ignite Podcast Production website.

University of Adversity on iTunes.

Show Notes:

[3:00] minute: What was life like for you growing up and what was the mindset around money and success that was instilled in you?

Grew up in Edmonton in a good family but one that struggled financially, creating a scarcity mindset.
Moved across the country with his Father at 11 years old, separating him from the rest of his family and support.
Became lost during his teenage and high school years as he tried to make it pro in hockey, and found drinking to be his only escape.
Bartended through his 20’s, “partied to work, worked to party”.
Had a Brother commit suicide, followed by losing his Dad to cancer in a short period of time. This inspired Lance to want to make a change.

[10:15] minute: What is it about you or your mindset or what you did after you lost those people close to you that allowed you to make it through that experience and learn from that adversity instead of crumbling under the weight of it?

Had gotten sober prior to his Father passing, and that allowed him to react differently when it happened, he was already on a path of transformation.
Gratitude practices helped. “I can use the adversity as fuel, or I can let it absolutely destroy it.”

[12:10] minute: What is the common thread that you see from your guests on University of Adversity in the way that they turn that adversity into a strength ultimately?

Has realized how similar we all are.
Every single human being that has been successful has gone through something.

[13:30] minute: Dorothy briefly explains the “Hero’s journey”.

Learning to enjoy the journey and the process.
“You are going to get thrown curveballs.”

[15:00] minute: Talk to me about podcasting, you’ve had incredible success with your show the University of Adversity, what is it about podcasting that gets you so fired up and what would you say to someone interested in the field that hasn’t taken the leap?

Everyone needs to understand the levels of magnitude it can have.
Started for him as a way to build an audience. Hired someone else to help him build it, that way all the little things that would normally stop people from doing it were done for him.
He wanted to help others do the same thing as was done for him, so created IGNiTE productions, podcasting with a purpose.

[20:00] minute: For someone thinking about starting a show, what would you say to that person who is having trouble quieting that inner voice that is telling them all the reasons they can’t do it?

Personalized to everyone.
Need to jump in. If you are scared it’s normal.
There is competition everywhere in life, focus on you not them.

[23:00] minute: You’ve built the idea of giving back directly into IGNiTE, could you tell me about that?

Put back some of the money that comes in back into social causes.
“As entrepreneurs your main focus should be helping others get what they want. It’s all about value.”

[25:00] minute: Who has been the most impactful person on your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

First mentor that got him into everything was Balazs Kardos.

[25:40] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in feeding your drive to do good and wanting to have an impact?

His girlfriend who has supported him through a lot and always goes with his ideas.

[26:10] minute: If you are having a bad day what do you do to get yourself out of the negative headspace?

Change my state. Go for a workout, sauna, or cold shower to help switch that state.

[27:00] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending to people most often?

A Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi
Similar to Think and Grow Rich, with really thorough steps and really detailed.

[28:00] minute: What is the best piece of advice related to happiness that you would give our listeners?

Be Yourself.
You can’t be wearing a mask. Don’t cover yourself up, stay true to who you are and follow your heart.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Aprons for Gloves

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Web Description:

Founded in 2012, Aprons for Gloves Boxing Association is a non-profit organization focused on providing community outreach through the sport of boxing.

Based in Vancouver’s Downtown eastside community Gastown, the organization was developed by a small group of professionals and entrepreneurs who seized an opportunity to re-establish a historic boxing program for at-risk women and youth. The program offers free mentorship and training to individuals who may otherwise not have the resources or support to participate in such activities.

The sport of boxing teaches discipline, respect, hard work and self-control. Training results in positive self-esteem, good health and camaraderie for its practitioners.

Where to Find Dorothy:

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079: Don’t Forget To Look Up

Thu, 23 May 2019 10:00:19 GMT

In this week’s solo show Dorothy tells you all about some recent visits to the gym and how the fitness challenge she was presented with created an incredible learning opportunity.

Show Notes:

[1:00] minute: Episode inspiration came from an experience at the gym.

[2:30] minute: Dorothy’s moment of looking up.

[3:30] minute: Forgetting to look up.

[4:30] minute: You are where you once wanted to be.

[5:30] minute: Scaling that next mountain.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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078: Becoming The Naked Agent with Brandon Straza

Mon, 20 May 2019 10:00:46 GMT

Brandon began his career in the financial services sector, but coming from a family of business owners, he believed that controlling his own path was valuable. So after meeting his wife, they founded American Option Insurance Group in 2011.

Fast forward to 2017, Brandon realized he wanted to bring more value to their business partners, so he launched The Naked Agent, an initiative to highlight his business partners through video and storytelling.

Today Brandon runs his insurance business, produces The Naked Agent, and even facilitates mentorship programs to connect seasoned pros with newer insurance agents needing support.

Places to Find Brandon:

Real Naked Agent website.

On Facebook @RealNakedAgent

On Instagram @realnakedagent

Show Notes:

[3:00] minute: Tell me what life was like for you growing up and what was the mindset around money instilled in you?

Family had a restaurant growing up, which created an entrepreneurial mindset.
Family went bankrupt when Brandon was 10 or 11 years old, his father left at that point, and they didn’t have anything left.
Having everything taken away was what created that hunger in him today.

[5:20] minute: Did you parents talk to you about what was going on, or what was the conversation around money like in your household around money after this bankruptcy?

Didn’t talk about it much at all.
Felt like outcasts in their own town.

[6:40] minute: Going forward to your life working in the financial services sector and then leaving that to start your own business, what was the impetus for you to make that jump?

Made good money but didn’t love any part of what he was doing.
His Wife told him, “Shit or get off the pot”.
Was told no by almost everyone, and that built the motivation.

[11:00] minute: You mentioned this was right when you got married, what was it about the two of you, or any things you did in your relationship that allowed you to sustain through those first 18 months?

Belief. Knowing it was not BS.
Learning every day still how to make being an entrepreneur work for a family.

[13:30] minute: What has been the biggest transformation in terms of mindset that you’ve had to make to grow your insurance business over the years?

The industry was really stuck doing the same thing over and over and it no longer completely worked.
Led to the creation of The Naked Agent.
First time learning that doing it differently can work, and that helped change his mindset on being willing to do things different.

[15:45] minute: And what has the response been to The Naked Agent?

Easy segway into having a conversation, and shines a light on him and his company that no other insurance companies are getting.
Story of one of the first interviews that showed him what he was doing was going to work.

[19:35] minute: The skills you are needing to leverage to pull off The Naked Agent, they are very different than what you needed to build the insurance company. I’m curious what that has been like and if there are any habits that have been the most helpful to work both these skill sets?

Always have had the creative side.
Found a partner he knew had the skill set he needed and moved that person to Texas to be in the same place as him.

[23:40] minute: Outsourcing your lowest value tasks.

Real world lawn-mowing example.

[25:45] minute: Helping others is really a cornerstone of your values, and I know one way you do that is through Shades of Hope, can you tell me about that?

Met a woman who had started this foundation and needed help.
Shades of Hope is a scholarship foundation to help students whose families can’t support them to continue their education.

[28:30] minute: What does fulfillment mean to you in business?

Fulfillment has changed in his scope of things in the last year or so.
It was just money, like a lot of people. But that didn’t make him happy.
“Being able to go where I want, when I want, without having to have restraints on me.” Being able to spend more time with family and friends when he wants.

[30:00] minute: Who has been the most impactful person on your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

Wife

[30:30] minute: Who has been the most impactful person on your journey to do good and make an impact?

His Son. He is challenged by him everyday.
Teaching and simplifying things to a four year old's perspective has taught him a lot.

[31:10] minute: When you are having a bad day what do you do to get yourself out of a negative headspace, any regular personal development practices?

Go for a walk and try to forget about what is going on at the office for a few minutes.

[31:35] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending most often?

Bluefishing by Steve Sims

[32:10] minute: What is the best piece of advice related to happiness that you’d give our listeners?

Actually listening to what other people are saying once you’ve surrounded yourself with those smarter people than you.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Shades of Hope

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The Shades of Hope Foundation was established to recognize young women and men who have displayed grace, charisma, positivity and professionalism in their hometown, school and extracurricular activities.

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077: Why You Need To Live Your Purpose

Thu, 16 May 2019 10:00:18 GMT

Are you living your purpose? This solo show is straight from the heart as Dorothy shares the story of her Aunt who has exemplified a purpose driven life in a magnificent way.

Show Notes:

[1:00] minute: Living our life’s purpose.

[1:45] minute: The Life of Sally Adams, Dorothy’s Aunt and Godmother.

[4:00] minute: Fulfilling your calling.

[5:30] minute: Anything can happen; be grateful.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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076: Homeless to Billionaire with Andres Pira

Mon, 13 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Originally from Stockholm, Andres bought a one way ticket to Thailand at the age of 20, and soon found himself homeless, sleeping on public beaches and unsure of what to do next. Fast forward to age 30 and Andres had made himself a millionaire and went on to develop a real estate development empire called Blue Horizon, which today has over 240 employees across 19 companies and is worth nearly 2 billion dollars, and he just launched his new book “Homeless to Billionaire”.

Not only has Andres amassed incredible wealth, but the way he did it speaks to me on a deep level and I am so excited for you to hear the story straight from the man himself.

Places to Find Andres:

His website.

His book on amazon.

On Instagram @andrespira.official

Show Notes:

[3:00] minute: What was life like growing up and what was the mindset around money ingrained in you while you were young?

Money was evil and life just happens to you.
Those who had money were evil.

[3:45] minute: When you were 20 years old and moved to Thailand, what prompted that move?

Depressed in Sweden. Dropped out of school at 14 and thought he had no future.
Wanted to start a new chapter in life.

[4:40] minute: What happened when you got to Thailand then?

Got there with $100 in pocket.
Saw the tropical paradise he had always wanted so he was happy right away.
Got a job giving out brochures for a resort in Phuket.

[5:40] minute: And at what point did you find yourself homeless?

One year in he was thrown out of his one room apartment because he hadn’t paid rent in four months.
His mindset was off. His distracted living wasn’t going to get him anywhere.

[6:15] minute: What was that experience like, getting thrown out on the streets with nowhere to go, does that shake your world?

It was the worst days of his life, but it was also the best thing that ever happened.

[6:40] minute: So I’ve read other places then that the story goes you called a friend back home in Sweden for advice and it changed things, tell me that story.

He already owed money to all the people he knew in Phuket so no one could help him.
He was too proud to call his family in Sweden, so instead he called a friend that didn’t have any connection to his family. That friend didn’t have money to send but said he would send a book instead.
Printed out the pdf of the book and it made him more angry. The book was The Secret by Rhonda Byrne.
Set out to prove the book wrong by doing everything it said thinking he would get no results, but it turned out the opposite.

[10:00] minute: For anyone who is not familiar with the book, can you give a general overview of what the book was telling you to do?

Visualization, controlling your mind, controlling your thoughts.
The two things people do wrong is they start so big and so perfect which causes your unconsciousness mind to create limiting beliefs.
Andres started small by visualizing a cup of coffee and two days later a man working on the beach brought him a cup of coffee.

[12:40] minute: I love that you said to start small, that you’ve got to get to the place of believing it’s possible and already done. Setting those goals so far beyond what we’ve ever done makes it incredibly hard to get ourselves on a subconscious level to a place of belief.

[13:40] minute: The question I have for you is that the push back I get when mentioning the Secret or the Law of Attraction is that people think it’s just about wishful thinking, I’m curious how did the Law of Attraction play out for you in a practical sense and where does action come in to the picture?

“Action is the key to any transformation” “Action creates attraction”

[14:40] minute: What did that look like for you, you went from handing out brochures to 10 years later and you’ve started creating a massive real estate empire, and I’m curious to hear it in the light of how you leveraged the Law of Attraction to get there?

Started to visualize himself getting a job and being in an office, and then took massive action. Asked every bar and every resort and every hotel for jobs.
The job was to give out real estate brochures and paid just enough to get him off the beach and into an apartment again.
Built himself up within that company and within real estate.

[16:30] minute: What did that path look like for you, how did your career unfold, how did you go from handing out brochures to developing properties?

Began getting role models inside the organization. First was the sales agents.
Instead of being envious and jealous, he admired them and wanted to be just like them. Copied how they walked, talked, dressed, acted, and six months later a customer walked in and approached him about purchasing a property.
Showed that customer two properties, which he bought one, and that created a new sales job for Andres. Used the same methods to look up to a Sales Manager and became that in one year, then to Sales Director.
Knew he could do it himself at that point and took the leap and went out on his own.

[19:45] minute: You mentioned growing up you had these beliefs about people who had money and what that meant about them, when did those beliefs change and how did they change?

Began understanding that we are creators of our reality.
The more money we have the more he can help others reach their goals.

[21:00] minute: This podcast is all about the way that creating success in our own lives gives us leverage to go out and have an impact on the world, so tell me how this success you’ve created in the real estate world allowed you to go out and impact other people?

Became successful when he started to put other people first.
“If I want success then I need to help other people get success”
Whatever you put out there and the good you do in the world comes back to you 10 fold.

[22:15] minute: You mentioned in an interview I listened to the idea of vibrational giving, can you tell me about that?

We are all energy beings.
Fill yourself with joy and happiness when you give to others, and don’t expect anything back from them. The universe will take care of you.

[23:50] minute: When people have been living in scarcity for so long it can be challenging to change that mindset, how would you advise them to start putting new mindsets in place and focus on abundance?

Start with small things, baby steps to build up that belief.
You will be wishing in the beginning, then you will believe, then you will know. Those are frequency changes that need to happen step by step.

[26:00] minute: Dorothy tells an example of this same strategy working for her when she got her first client.

[27:00] minute: You mentioned four steps, what are these four steps you are referring to?

We start with wishing it will happen. Then we start to hope. Then you believe. Then you know, there is no doubt.
The knowing is the strongest frequency without any negative side effects.

[28:00] minute: I know you just released your book, “Homeless to Billionaire”, could you tell us a little bit about it and why people should go pick it up and who it is written for?

Autobiography of his trials, failures, successes and everything in between.
Would love for people to try to prove him wrong like he had tried to do with The Secret, because the same thing that happened to him will happen to you.

[29:30] minute: Dorothy offers to buy this book for the first 5 people that reach out to her on Instagram.

[30:10] minute: What do you want to be your legacy?

I don’t want to be remembered as the one who built this massive real estate company and had all these wonderful things.
Want to be remembered as someone who changed people, who made others better, and gave others lifetime experiences.

[31:00] minute: Who has been the most impactful person on your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

Napoleon Hill (Think and Grow Rich) and his Mother.

[31:30] minute: Who has been the most impactful person on your drive to do good and have an impact?

His daughter.

[31:45] minute: When you are having a bad day what do you do to get yourself out of the funk, any regular personal development practices?

Stop to think about all the things that make him happy, all the memories and friends and family.

[32:00] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending to people most often?

The Master Key System by Charles F. Haanel
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

[32:15] minute: What is the best piece of advice related to happiness you’d give our listeners?

It is not about money, it’s about the balance of life. You need growth, health, relationships, and financial freedom. The financial part is only part of the wheel.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation

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Web Description:

Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation works to improve the economic opportunities and life chances of young people, by funding and implementing high quality, practical English language education in government schools on Phuket Island.

Classroom The Foundation creates vocational opportunities by developing English skills both through formal education as well as after school and non-curricula activities.

The Foundation teaches English to over 1200 children in three Government schools; by working with qualified, fluent English-speaking teachers to provide the best possible English language education. We also run an extracurricular program, Coconut Club, for 175 children who are orphans or whose families are not able to look after them. Each day after school and on Saturdays the children come to the club to join in sports, arts and crafts programs. The aim of the organisation is to help Thai youth become capable and confident English speakers so they can secure well-paid employment in Phuket’s tourism industry.

Where to Find Dorothy:

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BONUS: How Ida Found Her Voice with Dr. Kate Anderson Foley & Jenifer Anderson Smith

Fri, 10 May 2019 11:00:52 GMT

Bonus episode of Do Well & Do Good featuring our guest from episode 054 Dr. Kate Anderson Foley as well as Jenifer Anderson Smith who are the two women behind the upcoming children's book, Ida Finds Her Voice, which advocates inclusivity and tolerance.

Check out the Kickstarter campaign beginning May 13th, you can find it here.

About Kate & Jenifer:

Dr. Kate Anderson Foley is a special education expert with over thirty years of experience guiding public school districts and states toward equitable and integrated services for all. She has witnessed the very best and the very worst education has to offer, and her work has really been grounded in social justice and in breaking down the barriers for children who historically have been marginalized. Now as CEO of The Education Policy & Practice Group, Kate partners with local, state, and national organizations, education agencies, and various industries providing her expertise and consulting services.

Jenifer Anderson Smith lives a life committed to activism and to community service. She has worked with underprivileged teens, jumped into grassroot efforts to promote racial justice and other social causes, and helps lead the Racial Justice Group and the Havertown Community Action Network to address social ailments in a positive and proactive way.

Places to Find Kate & Jenifer:

Connect on LinkedIn – Kate Anderson Foley, PhD &

The Education Policy & Practice Group – Website

On Instagram @kafphd (Kate) @jenifer.a.smith (Jenifer)

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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075: Power Thinking vs. Positive Thinking

Thu, 09 May 2019 11:00:06 GMT

On this week’s solo show Dorothy shares a lesson she learned from the book, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker. The lesson is about our choice of thought, and how a lot of us default to “positive thinking” when in fact that may not be the correct focus.

Listen to this 10 minute episode to learn about positive thinking vs. power thinking, how much choice of thought we have, and how to apply the lesson to shift your focus.

Show Notes:

[1:30] minute: Do you choose your thoughts?

[2:30] minute: Defaulting to “Positive Thinking”.

[3:15] minute: The problem with positive thinking alone.

[4:30] minute: Looking at our thoughts differently; looking at how we feel.

[5:00] minute: Shifting from Positive Thinking to Power Thinking.

[6:00] minute: Example from Dorothy’s life.

[8:00] minute: The shift Dorothy made.

[9:00] minute: A shift in focus.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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074: Turning Employees Into Lottery Winners With Dwayne J. Clark

Mon, 06 May 2019 10:00:45 GMT

Dwayne's obsession with health and longevity led him on an incredible journey of research into finding every conceivable way to live a richer, healthier & more fulfilled life.

He’s the CEO of Aegis Living, which is one of the most sought-after assisted living facilities in the US with over 30 locations. He's also the producer of two Award-winning films, and author of several books including his most recent, '30 Summers Left', which shares the “lessons from longevity” that Dwayne has amassed from the latest health and wellness research on living the best life possible.

Places to Find Dwayne:

Dwayne’s personal website.

On Facebook, at A Big Life

On Instagram, @dwaynejclark

Show Notes:

[3:25] minute: What is the context for your story, what was life like growing up and what was the mindset around money instilled in you?

Youngest of 4 children by eight years.
Going to “Poverty School”.
His Mother moved them while he was in High School to get him in a better school, but that caused them to run out of money.
The potato soup moment that led to a foundation later in life.
Good companies need for sensitivity.

[9:20] minute: You mentioned fulfillment, I think that at the end of the day comes from the degree to which we feel like we are contributing, would you agree with that?

We are all the best cheerleader on our own bandwagon.
Having empathy matters.

[11:20] minute: Could you expand on how your Mother instilled confidence in you? How she did that and the way it influenced you and your vision for yourself?

Modeled the behavior.
Comparisons to famous families to create that ambition.
Entrepreneurial ventures in High School.
Confidence is the best gift a parent can give a child.

[15:00] minute: Our mindsets are malleable. Fixing it is the only real way to get to where you are trying to go.

All the good CEOs believe they are going to succeed no matter what.
The ones who don’t succeed have trouble with self doubt.
“Part of being a great leader is getting people to do above and beyond what they think they can do.” “You’ve got to elevate them in a way that they didn’t think they could possibly do that.”
Jack Welch lesson on being bold.

[17:10] minute: What habit or set of habits has had the most significant impact on your results as you’ve grown Aegis.

Trusting your gut.
Explanation of the company’s Lottery System for employees.
“When you believe in something that's really true and you think no this can work if we do it this way, you’ve got to follow through on it.”

[20:20] minute: How many of these grand prize winners have you had so far?

The day after the interview was recorded was the 5th one of $50k.

[21:10] minute: Your staff are the lives you can impact the most. What does it mean for you to be able to do something like this lottery for the people that work for you?

It’s everything.
Our Customer is #2, behind the staff, you’ve got to delight your staff.
The Seattle secret. His company was impacted by all the other big companies around him being so great in the service industry and learning from them.

[24:30] minute: Tell us some of the ways you compete on that service front, I was reading about soft benefits? What does that mean?

Hard benefits are your paycheck, medical, retirement funds. Soft benefits are everything else.
Transportation passes, good food at a low price in the office, partnerships with other companies to get discounts and perks.
One of your jobs is advocating for our employees every day, it’s a mindset.

[27:45] minute: Think about this from the start, think about how you can keep your employees happier so that they can keep your customers happier.

Point of delivery. The person touching the customer, doing the exchange with the customer.
Learning from the Ritz Carlton training staff.

[29:00] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

His Mother.

[29:15] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your drive to do good and have a positive impact?

His Wife.

[29:30] minute: When you are having a bad day or in a negative headspace what do you do to get yourself out of the funk?

Meditate.
Transcendental Meditation explanation.
Effectiveness of meditation in his life.

[32:00] minute: What is the book you find yourself recommending to to others the most often, and then can you tell us about your book, 30 Summers More?

The Popcorn Report by Faith Popcorn.
30 Summers More goes deep on living long, great lives (book comes out Father’s Day weekend).
Has traveled to 82 countries asking people what the secret to longevity is.

[34:45] minute: What is the best piece of advice related to happiness you’d give our listeners?

“I’ve been poor in my life and I’ve been wealthy in my life. Neither has an effect on happiness.”
Longest study ever done on longevity (from Harvard) showed the biggest impact was being in a loving relationship at the age of 50.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

The Potato Soup Foundation

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Web Description:

Though Clark is now one of Seattle’s best-known and most successful CEOs, he grew up poor with often not enough money for food. The family solution was to make a potato soup meant to last the week.

Clark says that something his mother said to him about those times has stuck with him and guided his entire life: “Dwayne, no matter what you do, don’t ever forget where you came from and that you had to eat potato soup every day for a week. When you have employees, be there for them, and they will always be there for you.”

The Potato Soup Foundation is a not-for-profit organization serving the needs of Aegis Living line staff and their families during times of crisis. The Foundation has helped people with emergency medical treatment, emergency housing, funeral expenses and a variety of other crisis situations.

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073: Erasing the Stigma of Mental Illness with Mike Young (Re-air of Ep 007)

Thu, 02 May 2019 11:00:36 GMT

Mike Young is an expert in visual branding known as the “Makeover Master,” designing logos and other iconic elements for six figure entrepreneurs. In this episode, Mike discusses his years of financial struggle before finding success, the way in which his philosophy has changed over the years, how his kids enabled him to keep pushing forward, and how he and his wife now give back to the community through organizations that work to reduce the stigma around mental illness.

Where to Find Mike:

Makeover Master website

On Instagram @mikeyoungmakeovers

Check out his book, Made Over

Show Notes:

What is Mike most excited about in his life right now?

Everything: his family and professional lives are both incredibly fulfilling right now.

How did Mike launch his career, and why did he change tracks to working in visual branding?

Started a mortgage company right out of college, leading to ten offices and over 250 employees
Just before the 2008 recession, however, revenue took a downturn and business gradually dwindled.

How did his next business venture fare?

Took online marketing courses and acquired investor capital for an online literacy program.
Unfortunately he used up the capital within a few months and was left bankrupt.

What was his relationship with money like during those years?

Flawed. Had poor self-esteem at the time and would sabotage his own opportunities.
Nowadays, his emotions are no longer tied to his bank account.

What was the turning point for Mike?

There were hundreds for him, but the biggest was his kids. He couldn’t give up on himself because he didn’t want them to give up on themselves in the future.
He also realized that none of his failures were steps back, but steps to the left or right that would still lead him to where he wanted to be eventually.

What advice does Mike have for people caught in self-inhibiting or self-destructive patterns?

Decide what your ideal financial situation is like, seek out for someone who is in that situation, use them as a mentor and model their behaviour.
If you can’t have a mentor in person, look up courses online.

How did his branding business begin?

During a period of low business, helped other businesses make logos for free.
Realized he wanted to help other business owners avoid mistakes that he and others had made.

How did Mike meet his lead designer?

Hired a designer online to assist with a project who made him realize how unoriginal his own logo was.
Now they focus on completely original logo designs.
Learned that a logo alone doesn’t make a difference; it’s your entire visual brand.

Why does your visual brand matter so much, and how does it impact how customers evaluate you?

It’s the first impression any customer or client will have of your business or organization.
A cheap logo or website can give the impression that the product or service itself is cheap, even if it isn’t.

What cause is Mike most passionate about and why?

Mental health, due to experiences with suicide and anxiety in his family.
Now gives to ActiveMinds.org and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

What is Mike’s advice for people in a dark place and struggling?

Get help. Professionals have helped many people with these issues, so they can definitely help you.
This feeling is temporary. It’s just a matter of getting through that moment.

Who has been the most impactful person in Mike’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?

Mitch Miller.

Who has been the most impactful person in your drive to do good?

His parents.

When Mike is having a bad day, what does he do to get himself out of his funk?

Reframing his brain. Realizes his thought patterns can change and does activities like exercise to change his headspace.

What book does Mike recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?

The Law of Success in Sixteen Lessons, by Napoleon Hill

What is one thing on Mike’s bucket list?

Take his family to Japan, Jamaica and Thailand.

What are the worst and best pieces of advice Mike has received?

Worst: You can do it all on your own.
Best: You’ve got one life and you’re worth living the life that you deserve.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

Active Minds

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Web Description:

Active Minds has since become the premier organization impacting college students and mental health. Now on more than 600 campuses, we directly reach close to 600,000 students each year through campus awareness campaigns, events, advocacy, outreach, and more.

In addition to a 450+ strong chapter network of passionate student advocates, Active Minds’ programs include Send Silence Packing®, an award-winning suicide prevention exhibit; a speaker’s bureau featuring professional speakers who provide encouraging and safe mental health education for students and other audiences; and the Healthy Campus Award, which honors colleges that are prioritizing student health and well-being.

Our consistent message, amplified by more than 15,000 students each year, is that mental health needs to be talked about as easily as physical health. Only then can we bring suicide and mental health into the open so no one struggles alone.

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072: How A Brooklyn-Born Bag Brand Is Changing Kid’s Lives with Scot Tatelman

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 19:34:10 GMT

Scot defines the term ‘social entrepreneur’ and has made it his life’s work to balance profitable business ventures with making the world a better place. After creating two non-profit summer camps serving kids from New York City, Boston and Chicago's most underfunded neighborhoods, he set out to build a for-profit company with a non-profit pedigree, and launched STATE Bags with his wife, Jacqueline – a Brooklyn-born bag brand built on supporting American kids and families in situations of need.

Places to Find Scot:

Check out STATE Bags via their website.

Or on Instagram @statebags

Show Notes:

[3:00] minute: Set the stage for us, what was life like for you growing up and what beliefs around money and success were instilled in you at an early age?

Grew up with a very successful Father who supported the community around him in large ways.
Older sister that worked with kids running summer camps and other things.
Was taught to think he was rich because of his loving family, not anything to do with the money they had.
Money is just a thing, and not the most important thing.

[6:00] minute: Tell me about how this passion started for you to give that opportunity to kids whose families couldn’t afford it?

During his time running a summer camp in Maine he wondered why the gift that they were giving to kids who could pay for it couldn’t be given to kids whose parents can’t afford it.
Next summer they launched Camp Northbound to serve underfunded neighborhoods.

[8:30] minute: How did you fund these camps in the beginning?

The first one was fully funded by the Mark Wahlberg Foundation, who has since made Camp Northbound a signature investment of theirs.
When Scot started another camp, Camp Power, he used his network to raise funding to get the money to have served over 11,000 kids the last few years.

[10:00] minute: Tell me the story then of how STATE bags was created? Where did you get this idea from?

A few years into running Camp Power his wife and him noticed that a lot of kids were coming to camp carrying their things in trash bags or shopping bags.
Wanted to serve those kids in our own back yards with more than just a handout of going to a camp.
Created a one for one model bag company where every bag purchased from their company allows them to give one bag away via mass events called Bag Drops.

[12:15] minute: What were some of the biggest challenges in taking STATE from a concept to a reality and creating the physical products?

Any entrepreneur can attest to the fact that the challenges are endless.
One of the largest was he and his wife, Jacq, figuring out how to work together while being married and raising kids.
Trying to break away from the grouping of socially conscious businesses to really shine and innovate.

[14:40] minute: Why did you retire the one for one model?

Trying to show customers that they do so much more than just this one for one.
First big initiative was an event in Flint, MI, to help with the water crisis that is going on there.
Retiring the one for one allowed them to be more flexible with how they donated and what they supported.

[16:45] minute: You have a really unique perspective going from non-profit first to for-profit and for-cause business second, so could you tell us about your perspective on the limitations of a non-profit and how creating a for-profit and cause business gives you leverage to do more?

Different types of storytelling. Your tone is different when raising funds for a non-profit.
With the for-profit business you are able to use avenues and channels that you just can not use with a non-profit. It allows it to be multi-faceted.

[22:45] minute: You really have leveraged the power of partnerships in a pretty great way that amplify your voice in the marketplace. Could you talk a little about how you create these partnerships and what that has done for your business?

Started with a Beyonce partnership, then on to a lot of incredible people and organizations.
Authenticity is the key. Leading with how they are going to support people and tapping into what drives the partners emotionally.
Example of working with Chance the Rapper in Chicago.
Challenge is leveraging those moments so more people know about them to keep driving the impact higher and higher.

[26:30] minute: I’m curious, through what you’ve done with Camp Power or with your work at STATE, tell me the story of one of your most meaningful moments of giving?

Story of creating the, “What do you tell the kids” program. Helping to educate instructors and others how to talk with kids when they bring up difficult topics, such as the Black Lives Matter movement which was where the initial idea for the program came from.

[33:00] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

His Father

[33:15] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in feeding your drive to do good and have a meaningful impact?

Roger Redhead, who helped Scot start Camp Power.

[33:30] minute: When you are having a bad day what do you do to get out of the funk? Any regular habits or personal development practices that really work for you?

Used to go on long walks with his dog, but now that he has children he has transitioned to spending time with them when he needs a boost.

[33:45] minute: How do you instill in your kids the importance of contribution and giving back?

Find the littlest things, moments, or opportunities to engage your kids in giving.
Created three piggy banks for his kids that they can put money into, one is for investing, one for saving, one for donating. Creates that mentality that it isn’t all about them.

[36:00] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending to people most often?

The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace

[37:00] minute: What is the best piece of advice related to happiness you would give our listeners?

Every day when he drops his kids off at school he says, “be good, learn lots, have fun, do your best.”

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Camp Power

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Web Description:

Camp Power provides kids from NYC's most underfunded and underserved neighborhoods with freedom and encouragement that are often lacking in their communities back in the city. Our signature program is a week long camp at one of the country's most beautiful camp facilities, providing the summer camp experience to kids who otherwise would never have had the opportunity. The Camp Power experience enriches the mind, exercises the body, and bolsters the soul.

The main goal of camp is to simply let kids be kids for a week because children from these communities are often forced to grow up too fast. Camp takes place in late August so that campers start the school year feeling empowered and beaming with self-confidence. Camp encourages respect for themselves, their peers, and their environment. In addition, we host year-round events for campers such as Thanksgiving feasts, outings to Brooklyn Bowl, Broadway shows, and sporting events to keep the magic alive the other 51 weeks of the year.

In a world where so many of us are angered and confused by the fact that we need to reinforce that these kids lives matter, it is now extra important that we give them a chance to connect with their incredible potential.

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071: Why You Need to ACT on Your Impulses

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:00:41 GMT

Have you ever had an inspired thought? The kind that zooms into your head and fills you with so much confidence? That “YES” energy that “this is what I need to do?”

This inspired thought is the topic of this week’s minisode. I discuss the value of those thoughts, how most people react to them vs. how we should be reacting to them, and how to create the space for this inspired thought to happen.

Show Notes:

[1:30] minute: Inspired thoughts – defining them and examples of them.

[2:45] minute: How most of us treat those inspired thoughts.

[3:30] minute: The times these thoughts most often come to us.

[4:20] minute: Dorothy’s challenge for the listener.

[5:45] minute: Holding yourself accountable and creating the space for thought.

[7:30] minute: Where to find and communicate with Dorothy.

Where to Find Dorothy:

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070: How To Permanently Change Your Habits with Maneesh Sethi

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 12:00:10 GMT

Maneesh is the founder of Pavlok and Shock Clock, products designed to help people change their habits for good. In 2008 Maneesh took a 2 year break from studying at Stanford to travel and start hackthesystem.com, a travel blog about credit card hacking/digital nomads. In 2012 his article, titled “Why I Hired A Girl On Craigslist to Slap Me In The Face — And How It Quadrupled My Productivity” on HTS went viral.

Naturally in 2013 he took that slapping idea to start a company that has earned almost 8 figures in revenue, building devices that use psychology and sensory stimuli to help you change habits and wake up early.

Places to Find Maneesh:

Pavlok website

Follow on Facebook at Maneesh Sethi

Instagram @Pavlok

Show Notes:

[2:30] minute: Set the stage for us, what was life like for you growing up and what beliefs around money and success were ingrained in you early on?

Grew up in suburb of Sacramento with immigrant parents.
Entrepreneurial at a very young age with multiple businesses during his school years.
Tells the story of his idol telling him a person his age could never write a programming book and then Maneesh going out writing a bestseller.
“Make money but don’t worry about having stuff”

[6:30] minute: What did you take from your hero telling you something like that, that had to build some self-confidence, has that served you well?

How we respond to negative criticism.
Negative reinforcement vs positive reinforcement.
Examples of why people respond to different cues.

[9:45] minute: I think the accountability piece is so crucial there. Take me back to when you wrote this article about hiring a girl on craigslist to slap you, how did you get that idea and what was that like?

Previously wrote a blog called hackthesystem.com where he wrote about experiments he was doing on himself to try to create habits.
Would ask followers to pick a random thing for him to go figure out how to do, and this turned into an interest in biohacking.
Went viral for a blog about him paying someone off of craigslists to hold him accountable for writing all day long.
Using the app RescueTime his productivity score went from 38% productive to 98% productive.
Became famous for a 3 day news cycle. Decided he should try something else interesting, so he built a shock collar for himself to help form new habits, and that turned into his business, Pavlok.

[15:20] minute: Dorothy tells the story of her first interaction with Pavlok.

[16:00] minute: What is the psychology behind Pavlok that makes it work so well in breaking these bad habits?

Behavioral training device that can vibrate for positive reinforcement, beep for warnings, and zap for negative reinforcements.
Three areas they work in: breaking bad habits, creating good habits, and helping people wake up in the morning.

[17:00] minute: Walk me through breaking bad habits.

Aversion therapy explanation, history, and benefits.
Explanation of one of the biggest aversion therapy experiments conducted on heavy cigarette smokers.
Tested their product on cigarette smokers first to large success.

[21:45] minute: How does the component of self policing play into it? How do you make sure people stay accountable to themselves and zap themselves?

Everyone goes through a course that is training your brain. It’s a 5 day course, and the success rate for those who do the full course are very high.

[24:15] minute: Eliminating bad habits with Pavlok makes a lot of sense so talk to me now about creating good habits, does there have to be the negative reinforcement involved there too?

Pavlok is world class when it comes to stopping bad habits, but is not a magic pill for creating good habits.
Negative reinforcement can help you start to form a good habit, but positive reinforcement is what will solidify that habit.
Secrets to habits is the variable of consistency.
Explainer of Pavlok habit creating apps and products.
How the alarm clock works and the science behind it.

[31:30] minute: Want to change course to the impact you are having outside of your business, could you tell us a little about your journey in giving back?

First felt the power of giving back when he was teaching others to program when he was young.
Shares a story of a large school related project in India while running his NGO.

[33:00] minute: How has your success with Pavlok has impacted your ability to give back?

Pavlok is a big way to give back. Helping others change habits is what he was put here to do.

[34:25] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

His brother, Ramit Sethi who runs I Will Teach You To Be Rich.

[34:45] minute: Who has been teh most impactful person in feeding your drive to do good and have a meaningful impact?

His parents.

[35:00] minute: When you are having a bad day what do you do to get out of the funk? Any regular habits or morning routines that really work for you?

It is almost always because he hasn’t slept enough, meditated, eaten correctly, and talking to someone he likes.

[35:45] minute: That reminds me, your Facebook post about drinking some water really worked on me yesterday.

Importance of water and how many of us don’t get nearly enough.

[36:30] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending to people most often?

Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb.
Brief synopsis of the book.
Second one would be Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

[38:45] minute: What is the best piece of advice related to happiness you would give our listeners?

Make sure you are following the big six habits: Sleeping enough, drinking water, eating healthy, exercising three times a week, meditating, conversing with people you like.
“If you create a solid morning routine you can naturally create habits as a byproduct.”

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

American Red Cross

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Web Description:

Mission Statement

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Vision Statement

The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that…

…all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;

…our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;

…everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;

…all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and

…in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.

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069: How to Overcome Every Obstacle

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 12:00:56 GMT

Dorothy recently finished the new book, Made Over, by Mike Young. Among the many great takeaways from the book, there was one lesson that really stood out and resonated with Dorothy. That lesson was about obstacles in life and in business, and the proper way to view them to achieve success.

Listen to the episode below, and check out the links in the show notes below if you find yourself interested in Mike’s book!

Show Notes:

1:30 minute: Explanation of a lesson learned from the book Made Over by Mike Young (Makeover Master).

[3:00] minute: Trying to tackle all of the obstacles at once.

[4:30] minute: The obstacle directly in front of you.

[5:30] minute: Connection between self-confidence and your obstacle outlook.

[6:30] minute: Developing that belief.

[7:15] minute: Release those thoughts about far away obstacles.

Where to Find Dorothy:

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068: From Celebrity Stylist to The Life Stylist with Luke Storey

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:00:53 GMT

Luke is a former Hollywood Celebrity Fashion Stylist and founder of School of Style, a 7-figure per year business that is known industry-wide as the world’s leading school for stylists.

In recent years Luke has been using himself as a human research lab, exploring a broad and sometimes extreme variety of measures to obtain optimal health, performance, and well-being. From surviving being injected with poisonous Amazonian frog venom, to enduring weeks of neurofeedback meditation in an isolation chamber, Luke has scoured the earth for the most cutting edge as well as ancient technologies of healing and personal transformation.

Luke has tenaciously applied the results of his field research and used them to not only completely transform his own life but also that of others through speaking engagements, his hit podcast The Life Stylist, and more.

Places to Find Luke:

Lukestorey.com

Life Stylist podcast

Facebook Community The Life Stylist Podcast

On Instagram @Lukestorey

Show Notes:

[2:45] minute: What was life like for you growing up and what beliefs about money and success were instilled in you?

Father was a self-made millionaire by age 30. Mother was very sound in financial terms.
It took him until later in life than some to gain a healthy relationship with money.
Entrepreneurial spirit came early and likely thanks to his Father.

[7:00] minute: Where does the term “getting financially sober” come from?

Got physically sober when he was 26.
Felt protected and spiritually safe, which allowed him to let his grip on his finances go.
Cycle of currency

[10:00] minute: You touched on the fact that you went through a bit of a dark period before finding success in business, could you touch on that and then what was it that turned it around for you and set you on the path to be the life stylist?

Experienced some trauma as a kid and that caused him to self-medicate.
Dropped out of high school the day he turned 18 and moved to Hollywood.
Drug abuse started to creep in during his early 20’s.
Knew there was no slow movement off of this lifestyle, he had to go sober and put himself through rehab at 26.
Became an assistant for a stylist friend whose biggest client was Aerosmith, who encouraged his sobriety.

[18:00] minute: How did your relationship with money evolve as you were a celebrity stylist and more specifically as you launched the School of Style?

First job as an assistant felt like a lot of money at the time, but the fluctuation in work as a freelancer and the need to be very financially organized caused some issues.
Got into some debt and took a long time to learn how detrimental that was.
While attending real estate seminars he took notice of the business model of the speaker / teacher, and decided he needed to do that with his knowledge.
Launched a fashion school that would train and get jobs for students in a really efficient manner.
Continued to be a stylist while running the school for years but eventually gave up being a stylist altogether.
Added a partner that helps him to scale.

[29:00] minute: How important it is to really look for a partner that is complementary and not just convenient, I totally agree.

Had to learn to not hire just because you like them but because they are the right person in the right seat on the bus.

[30:00] minute: In these last few years now that you’ve achieved this financial sobriety and taken control, how has that impacted your ability to give back?

Sharing the lessons he has learned through mentorship and knowledge share.
Freedom of energy and freedom of time to be there for people.
Bandwidth to give back and belief in his value to contribute.

[33:45] minute: I do wish we had more time to get in to your experience as being what you describe as a “human research lab”, if you could briefly let my audience know if they want to learn more about your experiences with biohacking and optimizing performance and well being, where can they go for that?

His podcast, the Life Stylist. Half about spirituality and half about wellness.
Humans disconnect from nature.

[38:00] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

His Father. Grew up with divorced parents so didn’t spent a ton of time with his Father, but he learned so much when he was with him.

[39:00] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do good and make an impact?

Two founders of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Learned very important lessons from them and their program.

[39:45] minute: When you are having a bad day what do you do to get yourself out of the funk, any regular personal development practices?

Connecting to breathe.
Getting back to the now.

[41:00] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending to people most often?

Avid reader turned avid listener of books.
David Hawkins’ book, “Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender”
Key to having success that is real comes from our ability to understand and have some creative will over our thoughts and feelings.

[43:35] minute: What is the best piece of advice on happiness that you would give our listeners?

Don’t believe everything you think.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Wellness for Humanity Foundation

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Web Description:

Who We Are: Wellness for Humanity Foundation provides life enhancing wellness platforms to those crushed under the financial weight of an extended illness. We believe that vibrant health and wellness is a priority. We believe everyone deserves to thrive. We provide innovative technologies and programs to empower vital health for humanity.

Here to Help: Created by a visionary team of medical and scientific professionals, Wellness for Humanity Foundation works to identify, and increase access to, life affirming, health restoring technologies from around the globe through our Lyme-to-Wellness and Mobile Wellness Unit programs. These programs support our ongoing clinical research allowing us to improve healthcare for future generations.

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067: Why You Need To Love The Process

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 12:00:57 GMT

On this week’s minisode, Dorothy talks through the three main reasons why focusing on outcomes over the journey is largely detrimental. She goes into detail about all three reasons, while imploring you to learn to love the process.

Show Notes:

[1:30] minute: We are laser focused on outcomes; outcome-driven views.

[2:30] minute: Three problems with choosing outcomes over journey.

[3:00] minute: There is never a finish line.

[6:00] minute: Focusing on the outcome is focus on something you can not control.

[6:45] minute: Action based goals instead of outcome based goals.

[8:00] minute: You could die tomorrow.

[9:30] minute: Enjoying the process.

10:40 minute; Rate and review on Itunes, find on Instagram @dorothyillson

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066: Lessons From The “Miracle On The Hudson” with Dave Sanderson

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:00:49 GMT

Many of you listening may remember January 15, 2009 when US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson” ditched into the Hudson River. See, Dave not only survived that “crash” but he also started to realize that the moments that made up his life prepared him for what was about to happen.

The lessons and strategies that he learned throughout his journey were instrumental both that day and the days following. Dave started to realize that one can actually grow from traumatic life experiences and now he’s an author and internationally sought-after speaker who shares practical and implementable strategies that anyone can use to not only survive their “personal plane crash” moment, but to grow and thrive in its wake.

Places to Find Dave:

Dave's Website: Davesandersonspeaks.com

Dave’s Podcast: Moments Matter

On Instagram @davesandersonspeaks

Facebook community: Dave Sanderson Speaks

Show Notes:

[3:00] minute: Tell me about your life and career before the Miracle on the Hudson?

30-year sales career.
Head of security for Tony Robbins which served as a great education for him.
Family of four.

[4:00] minute: Tell me about the moments leading up to the crash? (The crash being the “Miracle on the Hudson”)

Dave retells the story of the crash and his perspective during it.

[7:00] minute: I know everyone survived, but were there any severe injuries at all?

A flight attendant had one severe cut, and a couple people got hypothermia.

[8:00] minute: Was it just mass panic after the crash or how did people react once water started coming in?

Water came in immediately.
Controlled chaos – no one losing their minds, but people were moving very fast.

[9:00] minute: You ended up being the last passenger to get off the plane, why was that?

Planned to be the first off as soon as he realized he was fine, but remembered his Mom telling him to do the right thing and he would be taken care of.
Went to back of plane to help people get out of water and get off the plane.

[12:00] minute: An experience like this brings some intense ptsd, what was the rest of that day like and the few days that followed?

Fortunately there was rescue personnel waiting for him to get him to the hospital and treat the hypothermia.
By himself in hospital and saw the news about the plane crash and that was when it hit him.

[13:30] minute: Did you have a feeling that this was going to lead to such a drastic change in the rest of your life?

Thought it would be life as normal, but the media attention right away was hard to process.
Had TV cameras come to his daughters high school basketball game just to follow him, and that made him realize what was about to happen to his life.
Was asked to speak at his church a few weekends after the crash.
A woman interrupted a conversation he was having to tell him he was living proof of miracles. That told him he had a bigger mission in life.

[17:00] minute: You said the moments in your life before the crash had prepared you for what happened that day and after, what do you mean by that?

Had known he wanted to do a book before the crash happened.
Experience from boys scout crossing a river with a backpack was one moment that certainly prepared him for different aspects of the crash.
While helping some neighborhood older ladies fix their tv he learned they were survivors of the holocaust. Learned that people who go through something horrific can survive and thrive, and what that could teach others.

[22:00] minute: It’s not just about getting an opportunity but being prepared to take advantage of it. Those moments that you think are struggles in your life are really just preparing you to take advantage of future opportunities.

[22:45] minute: What is the first step for someone who has been through something so traumatic and life-shattering to be able to move forward instead of being swallowed up by it?

First step he learned from Tony Robbins. Pattern he has seen in the success stories is to define the meaning you are having, become conscious of it, and figure out how to approach it.

[24:30] minute: What’s the next step?

Get in the right state of mind. Learn how to move your body, change your body movement and change your emotions.
Third is finding a virtual reference and interact with them or it.

[25:45] minute: A big part of this is learning from others experience, so what type of mentors have you had in life and has that played a big part in your life before and after the crash?

Mentors have been so important, both the known and the unknown.
First mentor was the “Sam Walton of Charlotte” who came in for ice cream every night while Dave was managing third shift at a restaurant.
Story of his Mom’s passing and the advice he got and changes it made.
When one mentor passes another comes into your life if you are looking.

[31:00] minute: These 12 notes, are they about money, growing a business, what’s the subject matter?

Each principle was described via financials, emotions, relationships, ect.
They came as a result of a life lived during the roaring 20’s and then the crash and what that had taught his mentor.
Taking personal responsibility is the first.

[32:25] minute: Dorothy gives an explanation of liability vs accountability.

[33:00] minute: How do you plan to teach these lessons to others? A mastermind, one-on-one coaching, speaking, what's the method.

Teach one principle a month and teach a small group one on one.

[34:30] minute: For anyone who is just lit up right now and would want to be one of those 10 or so people, how would they get in touch with you or sign up?

dave@davesandersonspeaks.com
You need to really want it, want to take a journey, so show that.

[35:40] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do well and achieve financial and career success?

Tony Robbins

[36:00] minute: Who has been the most impactful person feeding your drive to do good and have a positive impact?

Kate Wilkins, Senior Vice President of the Red Cross.
Gave him a different perspective on contribution.

[36:20] minute: Could you share a little more, how has she shifted it?

Kate was the face of Hurricane Katrina, she is world renowned for managing crisis of that level.

[37:00] minute: When you are having a bad day what do you do to get yourself out of the funk? Do you have any regular personal development practices?

Take a few minutes to pray for guidance and wisdom.
When you make it about you you can make it a bad day, when it is about other people it will be a good day.

[38:00] minute: Where can people find your book? And other than your own what book do you find yourself recommending the most?

The Fourth Turning by Strauss and Howe.
It tells you the trends that will be coming up in business and relationships and life.
Find his book on amazon or via his website to get a personalized and autographed copy (davesandersonspeaks.com).

[39:00] minute:

True happiness comes from joy and joy comes from the value you give to other people.
You want to be happy, add value to someone else’s life.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

American Red Cross

Website | Donate

Web Description:

Mission Statement

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Vision Statement

The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that…

…all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;

…our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;

…everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;

…all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and

…in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.

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065: When You Just Need to Stir the Pot

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:00:16 GMT

About the Episode:

Dorothy spends this week’s minisode explaining a recent breakthrough and the valuable lesson that it taught her. Over the course of back-to-back mastermind events Dorothy completely changed the direction of her business, the second time very much in opposition from the first. Listen to the full episode to learn about the value of “stirring the pot.”

Show Notes:

1:00 minute: Connect with Dorothy! DM her on Instagram @dorothyillson

[1:30] minute: Attended an event to try and gain clarity

[2:30] minute: Decision that was made felt like the right move – at first

[4:00] minute: Another event, another transformation thanks to being vulnerable

[5:00] minute: The moment everything clicked

[7:00] minute: Idea of “Stir the Pot”

[8:30] minute: Keep the mind open to change

[9:30] minute: No such thing as one guru to fix it all

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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064: Inspiring Conscious Entrepreneurs with Adam Force

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:00:45 GMT

About Adam:

Adam is an activist and entrepreneur who worked for 10 years at WebMD as Director of Strategic Marketing before starting Change Creator, a non-traditional media and education platform for conscious entrepreneurs. Change Creator has done over 100+ expert interviews from the top minds around the world reaching more than 150 countries.

Places to Find Adam:

Changecreator.com

Change Creator podcast on iTunes.

Show Notes:

[3:00] minute: What was life like for you growing up and what mindset around success and money was instilled in you when you were young?

Money is a tool for access was the mindset
Learned to be very in tune with his financials, being detailed and optimizing for net worth

[5:30] minute: Completely agree. When I first started my agency I ignored the financials for the most part, but once I got on top of them and focused on optimizing them and giving them the time of day, I saw massive impacts.

The financial blueprint
Limiting beliefs

[6:30] minute: Get tactical for me, what are some practical tips on how someone can implement a better budget for themselves?

Adam’s own system for tracking his financials

[8:15] minute: Take us back before Change Creator, what did you first few jobs out of college look like?

The bad strategy most people take when leaving college
Fired from first job after just 6 months
Job hunted searching for the next pay raise, which ultimately led to a final stop at WebMD for ten years.

[10:45] minute: What is it about you or your personality that allowed you to shake off that first job firing you and move forward to success?

His confidence, always happy to get up when he has been knocked down

[12:00] minute: You mentioned a career in wrestling playing a part in that confidence, is there a story there?

7th grade wrestling tournament wrestling the same huge guy two days in a row

[14:20] minute: You spent a decade at WebMD, so what changed or prompted your switch to founding Change Creators?

Activist at heart
Had a moment of questioning during a secluded trip to Costa Rica
This wasn’t the version of himself that he was meant to be
Straddled both worlds for a few years

[16:00] minute: How was the idea for Change Creators originally born then?

At some point he had to do something
Felt like the brand he came up with was really him

[17:50] minute: Why is social entrepreneurship so important in today’s world?

The role of business in today’s world is changing
Competitive business vs impact business
Example of both types and the cultures they breed

[20:30] minute: Do you believe that doing good has to come at the expense of achieving individual financial freedom?

Good vs good on a holistic scale

[22:00] minute: Dorothy’s thoughts in agreement

[23:50] minute: What does Change Creator look like today, explain a little to us.

Out to change status quo
The interviews they do for his podcast
Magazine / app
Courses and programming coming soon

[27:00] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

His immediate family
His yet-to-be-born child. Protect what we have and make it work for the future.

[28:10] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in feeding your drive to do good and make an impact?

A bit of the same. Focus on the long term results and impact

[28:50] minute: When you’re having a bad day, what do you do to get yourself out of the funk? Do you have any sort of regular personal development practice?

Read, meditate, and run

[29:10] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending to people most often?

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
Overview of the book

[30:00] minute: What is the best piece of advice related to happiness that you’d give to my listeners?

Explore and look for what you are passionate about and figure out how to make it your whole life purpose
Play for something bigger than yourself, you’ll find fulfillment.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Water.org

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Web Description:

We believe water is the way. To break the cycle of poverty. To protect and save lives. To make a bright future possible for all.

Access to safe water can protect and save lives, just because it's there. Access to safe water has the power to turn time spent into time saved, when it's close and not hours away. Access to safe water can turn problems into potential: unlocking education, economic prosperity, and improved health.

Every human being deserves to define their own future, and water makes that possible. We've transformed more than 17 million lives with access to safe water and sanitation, and together we can reach even more people.

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063: What Progress REALLY Looks Like

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:00:08 GMT

About the Episode:

This week’s minisode is all about the law of compound effects. Dorothy discusses where she first came across the idea, how she has seen it play out in her own life, and how to use it to create massive results in your own life!

Show Notes:

1:00 minute: The compound interest of self improvement (Books referenced: Atomic Habits by James Clear, Compound Effect by Darren Hardy)

[2:00] minute: Impact of compound interest

[3:00] minute: The delayed impact of compounding habits, both positive and negative

[4:00] minute: The myth of overnight success

[5:00] minute: Life examples of this idea

[6:15] minute: Planning is important

[7:00] minute: What’s difficult today makes things easier in the long run

[7:30] minute: Your current circumstances show you who you were

[8:30] minute: 1% better every single day

[10:30] minute: DWDG Challenge voting coming up

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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062: Changing The World Through Chocolate with Shawn Askinosie

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:00:58 GMT

About Shawn:

In 2006, Shawn left a successful 20 year career as a criminal defense lawyer to start a bean to bar chocolate factory and he never looked back. Askinosie Chocolate is a small batch, award winning chocolate factory in Springfield, Missouri, which sources 100% of their beans directly from farmers that they profit share with on three continents. Shawn chronicles his journey in his powerful book, “Meaningful Work: The Quest To Do Great Business, Find Your Calling And Feed Your Soul”.

Not only is Askinosie Chocolate one of Forbes' 25 Best Small Companies In America, but it’s products have earned International accolades for it’s quality and taste. When you combine that with the way Shawn leverages his business to do good in the world, the result is truly mind blowing.

Places to Find Shawn:

Shawn’s Blog: https://shawnaskinosie.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnaskinosie/

Askinosie Chocolate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askinosie

Askinosie Chocolate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askinosie.chocolate

Find Askinosie Chocolate: https://www.askinosie.com/locations

Show Notes:

[3:00] minute: What life was like growing up and how it shaped the person you became?

Growing up in the 60’s in Missouri with a Father who practiced law and worked on social justice.
Father diagnosed with lung cancer when Shawn was 12.

[4:50] minute: In your book you mention you didn’t deal with the emotions of your Father’s death until well after the fact, could you tell us about that process and how it impacted you?

Was with his Father the moment he died.
Spent 25 years not living the best version of his life. Felt like he was searching.
Paradox of choice.

[8:10] minute: The change wasn’t immediate right? You left law and then had a few years before you got to your new company, what was that transition like?

Didn’t actually leave law, had to continue for 5 years while he got things figured out. Was depressed most of the time.
Happened into a volunteer program at a hospital.

[11:00] minute:

Unresolved grief over Father led him to co-found a grief center for children and families whose family member has been lost.
Decided to volunteer in a hospital visiting with people who were terminal and just wanted a visitor.
Allowed him to spend some time completely thinking about someone else for a few moments a day instead of himself.
Felt joy, and that was new to him.
Paradox of helping yourself by helping others.

[16:30] minute: The idea of a personal vocation, what do you mean by that, and how can we find it?

A Calling, or a Drawing. We are being pulled towards something. The thing we are doing.
Put the distractions aside and go do the work.

[21:00] minute: Does pursuing your vocation mean a massive career change like it did for you?

No, Shawn gets emails all the time from people who read his book and realize they are right where they need to be.
The hero's journey.

[23:00] minute: You mentioned the limiting belief in your book that most companies think that doing good isn't beneficial to the bottom line, why do you think they would think like that?

Culturally conditioned to believe this.
Beholden to shareholder value.
Millennial generation is helping to change this status quo.
His 17 person company has supplied over 1 million school lunches through his program, while using only ingredients from farms that he profit shares with. He could cut costs and make more money, but he doesn't care.
The choice for less financial success is worth it to the thousandth power.

[31:00] minute: Go pick up a copy of Shawn's book. One final point to come back to from it that resonated with me was the idea of “being” instead of “doing”. What does that mean and why is it so important?

Was challenged by a monk to live a life of being.
The voice in our head tells us you can do more, you should be doing more, and you eventually burn out and lose sight of why you are doing whatever you are doing.
Examine the why, the purpose behind doing what you are going to do.

[37:30] minute: Who has been the most impactful person on your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

Father Cyprian, his 87-year-old spiritual director who is a catholic priest monk.
Same person for who has impacted his journey to do good the most, because he feels they are the same thing.

[38:45] minute: When you are having a bad day what do you do to get yourself out of the funk?

Go for a walk.
Try to start day off with routine that'll set him on a path to success that day.

[39:35] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending to people most often?

Depends on what they need. One would be “The Joy of Full Surrender” by Jean Pierre de Caussade, a Catholic French Monk who most say sounds the most like zen buddhism.
Another frequent would be “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom.

[40:40] minute: What is the best piece of advice related to happiness you'd give our listeners?

Ask yourself, “who needs me, right now?” Consider that, and then go do it.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

http://www.chocolateuniversity.org/

About Chocolate University:

At Askinosie Chocolate, we strive to serve our community, our customers and each other in everything we do. Our goal is make great chocolate; our mission is to positively impact the lives of those around us to leave the world a better place than when we found it.

The social purpose of Askinosie Chocolate is not only to compensate our farmers fairly and treat them like they crucial business partners they are, but to connect those farmers with our customers to build relationships of mutual understanding and appreciation. Our chocolate and our business is better for it.

Chocolate University is a neighborhood and global outreach initiative of Askinosie Chocolate. As an experiential learning program for local students with an international reach, we aim to inspire students, through the lens of artisan chocolate making, to be global citizens and embrace the idea that small businesses can solve world problems.

Where to Find Dorothy:

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061: Be Scared and Do It Anyway

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:00:12 GMT

About the Episode:

Dorothy traveled to Thailand this week for a Mastermind event that she was both participating in and speaking at. Being her first true speaking gig the nerves were high. Fortunately, she got some great advice the night before that helped her to absolutely crush her presentation.

This week’s minisode explores that advice she got, how it helped her re-frame her situation, and what lessons it can teach us all.

Show Notes:

[1:00] minute: My first speaking gig.

[1:45] minute: My limiting beliefs.

[2:30] minute: Conversation that helped change how Dorothy framed her presentation.

[3:30] minute: Mentality of jumping in that cold water.

[4:00] minute: The link between fear and excitement.

[5:00] minute: It’s not just about you.

[6:30] minute: All you need to do is start.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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060: Iron Sharpens Iron with Aaron Walker

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:00:05 GMT

About Aaron: For over 38 years, Aaron has been a small business owner, devoted husband, and community leader. He is a veteran entrepreneur who began his first business at 18 years old. After selling that business to a Fortune 500 company nine years later, he set out on a journey that lasted four decades, building over a dozen businesses. He “retired” for the third time at age 50 and began a new life as coach and mastermind leader, creating the Iron Sharpens Iron mastermind and publishing his book, “View From the Top”. Aaron incorporates education and learning opportunities into his daily routine, remaining informed of the latest tools and trends available.

Places to Find Aaron:

Viewfromthetop.com is his website where you can learn about or join the Iron Sharpens Iron mastermind.

On Instagram @isi_mastermind

On Facebook at Aaron Walker View From The Top

Show Notes:

[3:00] minute: Could you share what life was like growing up and what sort of mindset around money and success was instilled in you?

Working in a local grocery store when he was 8 to help support his family.
Nashville native born and raised, would never leave.
Took summer and night school so he could graduate after his Junior year, allowing him to open his first business at 18.
Sold his first company to a Fortune 500 company.
A deadly car accident changed his life.
Retired for the third time at 50 and began a new career coaching and leading masterminds.

[12:30] minute: Experiencing this massive trauma, how did you pull yourself out of that and escape any negative feelings that come with that?

Isolation is the enemy to excellence.
The support of his friends and masterminds, and his wife of now 40 years, helped him to come back to the world.
Chose to be happy.

[16:00] minute: When you were 18 with no money or connections, how did you get those first investors and business partners to take you seriously?

Was taught by his parents great core values, including that he was not allowed to use the word, “can’t.”
His self esteem was built up so he believed he could accomplish anything.
His business partners saw value in his work ethic and his principles.
If you haven’t been the person you want to be that’s ok, just start today.
Surround yourself with people who are excelling.

[22:20] minute: For anyone who isn’t familiar with masterminds or mastermind groups, explain it to them.

Definition from Napoleon Hill
Value of having his Mastermind group to go to with ideas and for advice.
Everyone should read “Ego is the Enemy” by Ryan Holiday.

[25:00] minute: What advice would you give to someone whose looking for a Mastermind group but is overwhelmed by the options out there?

Make sure the core values align with yours.
Historically, you commit more to what you pay for.
Deeper, faster, more personal quicker when it is virtual and you are meeting with folks from all different places.
Why his groups are only men.

[31:00] minute: You’ve built so many businesses and your focus is now on helping others do the same, so how do you think your success in your career has helped you be able to give back?

Learned to look outward instead of inward.
Can only have an impact when you are giving.
Money is important, it just can’t be your focus; Your purpose has to motivate you.

34:30 minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

Dave Ramsey, a financial expert who he has known for a long time in Nashville.

[35:30] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in feeding your drive to do good and make an impact?

His wife, Robyn.

[35:45] minute: When you’re having a bad day, what do you do to get yourself out of the funk? Do you have any sort of regular personal development practice?

Looking outward and not inward. First thing he does is call others to encourage them which brings encouragement back to himself.

[36:10] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending to people most often?

How to Win Friends and Influence People
Should read regularly, required for everyone.

[36:35] minute: What is the best piece of advice related to happiness that you’d give to my listeners?

Fear holds people back.
Fear missing opportunity more than you fear failure.
Develop that mindset of “can’t couldn’t do it and could did it all.”

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

St. Judes Children’s Hospital

Website | Donate

His reasoning: the money goes towards the patient, and the fact that no one who has ever been to St. Jude's has ever paid a penny is amazing.

Web Description:

The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

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059: Success Is Always Uphill

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 11:00:39 GMT

About the Episode:
Dorothy recently listened to an episode of For The Love of Money, a podcast by Chris Harder, where the guest was John Maxwell, a leadership expert with over 31 million books sold. While discussing the topic of quitting, and how often people think about doing it, John said something that really struck Dorothy. He said, “Everything worthwhile is uphill.”

Dorothy breaks down why this was so impactful of a statement for her, and expands on the idea in this week’s minisode.

Show Notes:
[1:00] minute: Upcoming trip and ways to follow
[2:00] minute: Podcast Dorothy listened to that led her to today’s topic.
[2:30] minute: Have you ever thought about quitting?
[3:00] minute: Shifting the perspective when you want to quit.
[4:00] minute: The changes you’ll see in yourself.
[4:45] minute: It’s always going to be uphill.
[5:15] minute: Ways to connect with Dorothy.

Where to Find Dorothy:
Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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058: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs with Nathalie Molina Niño

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:00:08 GMT

Episode 058: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs with Nathalie Molina Niño

About Nathalie:

What I love about Nathalie is that she isn’t satisfied with the status quo, and frankly never has been. She launched her first tech startup at the age of 20, which kickstarted her path of being a game-changing force for women entrepreneurs. By her mid-thirties she had already built four companies, and then surprised everyone by walking away from tech to pursue a theater degree from Columbia.

Her entrepreneurial pulse couldn’t be quieted and Nathalie realized that she had an opportunity to make a lasting impact for women change-makers. She’s also the founder of BRAVA Investments, which targets funds that directly benefit women, and last fall she published her first book, Leapfrog: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs, which is a collection of fifty “hacks” for start-up founders who don’t have access to old-boys networks or Silicon Valley connections.

Places to Find Nathalie:

Leapfroghacks.com to learn more about Nathalie and her book, Leapfrog!

On Instagram @nathaliemolinanino, @bravainvestments

Show Notes:

[2:30] minute: Where did you grow up and what was the mindset around money and success that was instilled in you?

Growing up in LA with immigrant parents.
Money and politics were part of everyday conversations so was not taboo.
Exposure to how money worked in a business and the stress it can bring.

[4:45] minute: Your parents were entrepreneurs, so was that always your plan or how did that come about when you started your first business in college?

Watching her parents and some of their struggles made her think there had to be a better way, so she pursued the sciences.
Saw the bureaucratic side of sciences and wanted to get the freedom of entrepreneurship.

[7:00] minute: Tell me the story of starting your first business while you were in school, how did that come about?

A motorcycle accident left her in need of a car to get around campus. That became an opportunity to create websites for car dealerships and others.
Her and her friends taught each other to code and it led to a sort of “accidental” business.

[9:00] minute: After that I know you built three other businesses before you left the tech field, so can you tell us about those and what some of your biggest challenges you faced were?

Always felt that subject matter expertise was learnable.
Struggled more with the human dynamic; the management of people.
Best in smaller groups of people where everyone is known.

[12:30] minute: What was it like being a woman in the tech industry, what was that experience like being young in the tech world?

Things have changed since she got in to tech in the mid to late 90’s. It wasn’t quite as defined as a “boy’s club” then as it has gotten.
The differences women in tech see from their male counterparts is what fuels her.
Today’s women are braver than she ever was.

[15:45] minute: Do you see any sort of tide turning in the tech world of men being more cognizant of these problems?

Some change seen in the youngest generations, but the deepest studies show maybe those differences are not as big as we’d like to think they are.

[18:35] minute: You mentioned climate change playing a big role in this, what do you mean by that?

Women are going to bear the brunt of the side effects of climate change.
This drives her urgency for the equity of women.

[20:00] minute: You walked away from tech to go to Columbia and study theater, what prompted that decision?

The canned answer is she was burnt out, and wanted to take her best skill of storytelling and put it to use in a world very different from tech.
Physical ailments created by the stress her work caused actual burnout and her doctor told her to think about making a real shift.

[24:00] minute: What changed then, after you studied theater and went back to tech, how did you change the way you operate to not have this burnout happen again?

Focused on her non-negotiables, and channeled her energy and drive into doing things that filled her spirit.
Co-founded the Center for Women Entrepreneurs while at Columbia.
Learned to work smart and to work purposefully.

[28:00] minute: What is your best tip on networking for young professionals?

When you are not a known entity and just starting off, make like a goldfish.
Don’t let your interactions get progressively more negative. Every interaction should read like the first one.
Add value when possible.

[31:00] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

Her Grandmother who made it through the sweatshops of LA and managed to take care of her family.

[31:40] minute: Who is the most impactful person in your drive to do good and make an impact?

Kathryn Kolbert who saved Roe v. Wade in the Supreme Court in 1992.

[32:10] minute: When you are having a bad day what do you do to get out of the funk, any personal development practices?

Closes her eyes and repeats a phrase from a Sarah Jones skit that helps her to get her mind right.

[32:45] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending to people most often?

E-myth revisited. It applies to anyone doing business if the goal is to grow, not just people doing franchises.

[33:05] minute: What is the best piece of advice related to happiness that you would give our listeners?

“You are the source of your own supply”
Don’t let people deplete you, others don’t decide if you are happy or not happy or what you have within you.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

National Institute for Reproductive Health

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From Nathalie: Focuses on areas that big organizations don’t serve, pockets of the country that are not supported by other larger organizations where women don’t have access they need.

Web description:

The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) builds power at the state and local level to change public policy, galvanize public support, and normalize women’s decisions about abortion and contraception.

Using a partnership model, we provide state and local advocates with strategic guidance, hands-on support, and funding to create national change from the ground up. We are a force multiplier – we form strategic partnerships with a wide range of organizations to directly impact the reproductive health and lives of women across the country. Since 2008, NIRH has provided direct grants and hands-on support to more than 170 reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations in 43 states and 64 localities across the country.

At the national level, we go where others don’t, engaging in groundbreaking public opinion research, proactive policy initiatives, and innovative advocacy campaigns to shape a new national conversation about reproductive freedom.

Our political arm, the NIRH Action Fund, works in parallel to change state and local electoral and policy landscapes.

We don’t just push back against restrictions on abortion and contraception; we fight for a society in which everyone has the freedom and ability to control their reproductive and sexual lives.

Where to Find Dorothy:

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057: One Moment of Radical Courage

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 12:00:27 GMT

About the Episode:

Dorothy recently spent a long weekend in Puerto Rico at a Mastermind event hosted by John Lee Dumas and Kate Erickson of Entrepreneurs On Fire. Each participant at this event had a two-hour-long “hot seat” where the whole group helped them find ways to move their businesses forward. It was during another participant’s hot seat that the entire group learned a valuable lesson about overcoming fear and knocking down self-constructed barriers to achieve our largest goals.

This episode tells the story of learning this lesson and how it can apply to us all. Stick around at the end as Dorothy also fills us in on a special celebration that will be taking place over the entire month of March!

Show Notes:

[1:30] minute: Story from a Mastermind event that inspired this episode’s lesson.

[3:30] minute: A critical question when assessing your future.

[5:00] minute: What holds us back from a moment of radical courage.

[6:15] minute: One moment can have a massive impact.

[6:45] minute: Is there really something in your way, or is it just fear?

[7:30] minute: Special announcement for Women’s History Month

8:00 minute: How to take part in Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s birthday celebration on March 15th. (details found here: dowellanddogood.co/rbg)

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

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056: Creating the American Dream with Alberto Altamirano

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:00:42 GMT

About Beto:

Beto has a deeply personal foundation for his interest in public policy, which has led him to work at the Texas House of Representatives, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Senate.

In 2015 Beto co-founded Cityflag, driven by his passion for technology, urban development and civic engagement. So what is CityFlag? It’s the first social network for 311 services, which allows you to report infrastructure issues such as potholes, outages and vandalism while building a more inclusive local government. Beto was recently recognized by Forbes as a 2018 “30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur” for his social impact as a technology entrepreneur.

Places to Find Beto:

On Twitter @betoaltamirano

On Instagram @betoaltamirano

Cityflag.co

Cityflag on IG, on Twitter, and on Facebook

Show Notes:

[2:35] minute: Overview of background, and the mindset around money and success that was instilled in you as a child?

Bi-cultural setting in the border town of Mission, TX.
Best of both worlds.
Opportunity to have an impact in the smaller places, in an immediate and lasting way.
Started his first business at 18, a magazine highlighting artists in South Texas.
Embracing where you are from, wherever it is.

[7:15] minute: Curious about the magazine, was this entrepreneurial drive born in to you or how did it all start?

What is the ecosystem that nurtures an entrepreneur.
Watching his parents encouraged him and helped teach him.

[10:00] minute: Could you tell the story of what happened with your Father when you were 18 that inspired your drive to work in public policy?

His father was deported when he was 18. Told him to still believe in the American Dream.
Saw how public policy affected him and his family and that made him want to have an impact on it.

[14:45] minute: What does that American Dream mean to you, and how did that advice from your Dad impact you over the years that followed?

A person behind the numbers you see. Numbers mean something.
His parent’s journey to the US was for a reason.
His advice meant that Beto was supposed to follow his own American Dream.

[18:45] minute: What were some of the biggest challenges you faced in turning Cityflag from an idea to a reality?

You have to be comfortable in chaos when creating a startup.
Found a need while going door to door organizing communities in east Austin, TX.
Government doesn’t always have the mechanisms and the tools needed, and needs to adapt some things from the private sector.
Creation of CityFlag.

[24:00] minute: You are your co-founders were friends first, I’m curious what it is about your relationship that has made this work, and would you recommend it to others or not?

You have to rely on folks that you trust.
You are only as strong and productive as those you surround yourself with.
Number one goal in a partnership is communication.

[28:00] minute: What do you want your legacy to be?

It’s about knowing who you are and the role you play in your community.
Anything he does in his future he wants to have a social impact.
Feel comfortable with failure.

[30:30] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

Parents

[40:00] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your drive to do good and make an impact?

Teachers and mentors.

[31:10] minute: When you are having a bad day what do you do to get yourself out of the funk? Do you have any regular personal development practices?

Surround yourself with positive people.
Meditation 10 to 20 minutes in the morning.
Spent time with Wife

[32:00] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending to people most often?

The New Localism by Bruce Katz (Link)

[32:30] minute: Best piece of advice related to happiness that you would give our listeners?

Whoever said you have to be happy every single second of the day is wrong. Happiness is knowing that throughout the day you are going to have discomfort, or feel vulnerable, and that you need to just keep moving forward.
Embrace the ups and downs, it is what makes us human.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

RAICES

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RAICES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that promotes justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families, and refugees.

Founded in 1986 as the Refugee Aid Project by community activists in South Texas, RAICES has grown to be the largest immigration legal services provider in Texas. With offices in Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, RAICES is a frontline organization in the roiling debate about immigration and immigrants in the world. As an organization that combines expertise developed from the daily practice of immigration law with a deep commitment to advocacy, RAICES is unique among immigration organizations. A diverse staff of 130 attorneys, legal assistants, and support staff provide consultations, direct legal services, representation, assistance and advocacy to communities in Texas and to clients after they leave the state. In 2017, RAICES staff closed 51,000 cases at no cost to the client. Our advocacy and commitment to change are driven by the clients and families we serve every day as our attorneys and legal assistants provide legal advocacy and representation in an immigration system that breaks apart families and leaves millions without pathways to legal status.

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Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

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055: What’s My Opportunity Here?

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:00:11 GMT

About the Episode:

How can we look at a situation and ask ourselves, “How is this the best possible thing that could happen to me?”

Dorothy recently took an international trip that featured an unexpected challenge arising on day one. On this week’s minisode she tells the story of this challenge and what it helped re-affirm in her regarding mindset.

Show Notes:

[1:00] minute: Story of trip and the obstacle that came up.

[3:00] minute: Creating the proper mindset.

[4:00] minute: What the universe was really saying.

[5:00] minute: How I created the best possible answer.

[5:50] minute: Skip the tears.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

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054: Championing Equity In Special Education with Dr. Kate Anderson Foley

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:00:05 GMT

About Kate:

In the first half of this interview Kate shared with me how she followed her moral compass towards a career in uplifting the ignored and then later you’ll hear her break down exactly what she thinks is wrong with our education system today, what needs to change, and how she is actively working to pursue that vision.

Places to Find Kate:

Connect on LinkedIn – Kate Anderson Foley, PhD

The Education Policy & Practice Group – Website

On Instagram @kafphd

Show Notes:

[2:40] minute: I read in an article you published that it was a fifth grade social studies project that first awakened your passion for serving marginalized groups of people. Can you share that story and a little bit about what life was like for you growing up?

Middle class background, young parents of the 60’s.
A 5th grade social studies project on Harriet Tubman opened her eyes.

[4:10] minute: You started your career as a special education teacher. What drew you to that career path initially?

Original path was in business and then pre-med, like so many of those around her.
Decided it wasn’t right, and her gut told her to move toward helping the marginalized.
Experience as a young person teaching swimming lessons to disabled individuals.

[5:20] minute: Was your family supportive of you making that major change in direction towards teaching?

She began her work in education only three years after Federal Special Education Law was enacted, people with disabilities were not in schools until that point.
Saw it as social justice. Her heroes were always Harriet Tubman & Dr. Martin Luther King.

[6:20] minute: How did your preconceived ideas of what education is like or should be like for special needs students compare to the reality of what you saw going on in schools when you first started?

Wanted to blend the business with the education pieces.
Her first nine years were in teaching, always knowing she wanted to go into administration.
Worked to break down barriers of access to education for the special needs students. Did this through outreach to other teachers.

[9:15] minute: I think this is all really applicable beyond special education. Could you talk a little bit about your ideas around the way we label people and the way we put these identity markers as the primary focus of a person rather than their accomplishments or careers?

Her mantra all along: The education system itself needs to be interrupted at the deficit base. Test and slot the kids and create the conditions for the kids to learn and demonstrate their ability.
Flexibility and nimbleness.

[11:30] minute: Do you get support for this idea from administrations and school systems or are people stuck in this old mindset of special education vs general education first?

Depends on where you are, as the laws can be very different.
Was able to enact asset based programs while spending time in the Chicago Public School systems and the Illinois Federal School system.

[13:00] minute: I remember a study from a while back that showed if I’m remembering correctly that the results of gifted students was shown to be in large part driven by the way they were told they were gifted and they were smart, that it was a big driver of their performance. In special education what role does raising the expectations of the students play in to their ability to learn?

An open mindset vs a closed or fixed mindset matters in a really significant way.
Self-fulfilling prophecy that has been studied repeatedly.

[14:00] minute: Can you explain what you mean by this open mindset vs fixed mindset?

Fixed is you come with a set of assumptions.
Growth you say, “what path do I need to take to get from here to there.”
Administrations need to be thinking and finding those paths for the students.

[16:20] minute: You made the big shift from teaching to administration, what was that experience like for you? More difficult than you expected to impact change?

The transition wasn’t difficult, that came over the next 20 years of pushing a message of ownership up the chain and change people's perceptions.
Examples of battles fought for many types of marginalized groups.
Has always kept the student in mind first.

[20:20] minute: In a place like a Chicago with so many people and so many competing interests yet limited resources, how do we make sure that students are able to get the kind of individual attention they need?

She found that a lot of people were more worried about protecting their job than helping the students.
A tough reality that your zip code in a place like Chicago decided what type of education you got.
The business side of things matters so much in a school system the size of a Chicago.
Special education was generational and that had to be fought against.

[23:45] minute: What do you think needs to change at a fundamental level in order to address these issues and move forward in a meaningful way?

Advocate for the K-12 system to change. Not to say it is wrong, but the, “is it this or is it this”, needs to change, needs to be more fluid and nimble.
“Children, the way they are coming to school they are not the same type of student that the adult standing in front of them is expecting. Need to prepare for the new generation and the one after that.”

[25:00] minute: Explain what you mean by the expectation of who the students are being wrong?

Generational differences.
The step by step of k-12 and the rigidness of it not working.

[26:00] minute: Are these some of the reasons you left administration and started your own consulting practice?

Saw such disparities in education and opportunity while working in Chicago.
Her work is now grounded in the principles of social justice. Transforming national, state, and local education agencies, institutes of higher education, and nonprofits from deficit-based systems into equity-focused holistic organizations.

[27:30] minute: Part of your company is focused on the business sector and how they can create growth minded organizational culture, can you explain what that is and how businesses can move towards it?

Sharing of experiences with many types of organizations.
Showing businesses that the education piece matters to better their own business interests in the future.
Examples of cities that are doing some positive things.

[32:20] minute: I know one other thing you are working on is writing a children’s book, could you tell us a little about that?

Ida Finds Her Voice – Ida named after Ida Wells of Chicago.
Overview of the lessons included in the book.
Getting it funded through kickstarter that should be live in March.

[36:30] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

All the people who said she couldn’t do something and all the women who said she could do something.

[37:00] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in feeding your drive to do good and make an impact?

Dr. Martin Luther King
Shirley Chisholm – the first African-American woman to be in congress.

[37:20] minute: When you’re having a bad day, what do you do to get yourself out of the funk? Do you have any sort of regular personal development practice?

Meditate and exercise.
Look to a body of water, whether she can physically go there or mentally go there, look to the horizon because it’s at the horizon that all possibilities reside.

[37:40] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending to people most often?

On the academic side, it would be John Dewey (link).
Book she keeps on her guest room’s nightstand to share with visitors is Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh (link).
On a personal level, a recent favorite has been Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown (link).

What is the best piece of advice related to happiness that you’d give to my listeners?

“Follow your North Star. We each have a moral compass, but we have to tend to it. You can’t let your intellect override things, you know what's right you know whats wrong. When you follow your North Star you might go into your wilderness at times, but you are going to come out a stronger person, a deeper person, because you will know yourself on a deeper level.”

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger

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Web Description:

Who is MAZON?

For more than 30 years, MAZON has been committed to ensuring that vulnerable people have access to the resources they need to be able to put food on the table. MAZON is a leading voice in Washington D.C. on anti-hunger issues, especially those that involve populations or problems that have been previously overlooked or ignored.

Why Advocacy?

Our nation's public policies have lasting effects on the lives of millions of people. By promoting change through advocacy, MAZON seeks to ensure that our elected officials and policymakers understand and consider the needs of the millions of American men, women and children who struggle with hunger.

What We Do:

Work with policymakers to protect and strengthen federal nutrition programs like SNAP (food stamps) and school meals

Confront emerging issues that might otherwise go unaddressed within the national anti-hunger community
Educate communities across the country about the realities of hunger and what we can all do to end it
Partner with like-minded organizations to promote long-term solutions to improve ongoing challenges

Key Priority Areas:

In addition to engaging in broad-based advocacy to protect and strengthen the vital federal nutrition programs that help people put food on the table each day, MAZON prioritizes its efforts in the following areas:

Active duty military families & veterans
Senior citizens
Native Americans
Rural & remote communities
Nutrition & health

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052: How A Trip To India Changed My Life with Shannon Keith

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:00:11 GMT

About Shannon:

Shannon Keith is the founder and CEO of Sudara, a thriving B corp and apparel brand that makes striking beautiful loungewear. Sudara's mission is rooted in job creation for women in India who are at a high risk or survivors of sex trafficking. More than a give-back model, Sudara enables women to have freedom-filled choices for themselves and for their families. Shannon is a 2016 Bend Venture Conference Social Impact Winner, TedX Speaker and was selected as a Top 25 SheEO World Venture Finalist.

Places to Find Shannon:

Sudara’s website.

Article from Entrepreneur magazine.

Sudara on Instagram @sudaragoods

On LinkedIn @shannonkeith

Show Notes:

[3:00] minute: Set the stage for us, we know a trip to India changed your life at one point, but where were you before that?

Married without kids in southern California, had a corporate career, and was doing some humanitarian work and world travel.
Passion for the poor and marginalized, and wanted to help those who lacked opportunity.
Fell in love with India on a trip in 2004 and started to go back yearly.
Donated a water well that ended up going in a red light district, and learned a lot about human trafficking while being there for the dedication of the well.
Began focusing on job creation for the women in danger there to try and set them up long term.

[7:00] minute: Sustainability is key, you didn’t want to put a band-aid on the problem and hope it goes away as you are really just solving a temporary pain, vs creating jobs which is a permanent scaleable solution.

This was all in 2005, way before B-corps, and at the time the American way was just throwing money at problems.
She saw the changes that needed to be made and that helped her focus on the job creation / sustainable solutions.

[8:20] minute: Before all this, what were you doing career wise?

Corporate sales, which allowed her to be social and be around people – which she loved and was a skill that was then transferable to her work now.
Her past career helped her narrow down and go with the idea of women’s pajamas as a product for the women in India to make and sell.

[9:30] minute: Once you had this inspiration and decided you wanted to create these clothes and set up this company, what were the first few months like, how did you get it started?

All her friends were starting families and her and her partner were struggling to get pregnant. She chose to see this as an advantage that gave them the freedom to travel the world.
Had to break through the stigma that non-profits were the things that helped out people in need, as the idea of business as a solution wasn’t as popular.

[12:00] minute: How did it evolve then from the idea of a non-profit into the B-corp model?

Definition of a B-corp: designation by the IRS that puts the benefit or the mission of the company on par with profitability.
Started as a 501c3 non-profit and ran that way for years before she was able to make the change happen into a hybrid for-profit and non-profit combined model.

[14:20] minute: When did you quit your day job then?

Not immediately as she had the luxury of time off to be able to take trips to India and begin the groundwork.
Wanted to put in the research and leg-work to make sure what they were going to do would work and there would be interest on the receiving end. Wanted to avoid the “big white savior” complex.
Once there was a small staff and things were really starting to run, she quit her job, her family moved, and she stayed on the board of the non-profit.
To secure the transition from a non-profit to a for-profit business she had to purchase the operations side of the non-profit. Rebranded as Sudara, Inc.

[20:30] minute: What an amazing gift to have had those struggles with fertility but then it all worked out with you having twins later on after you got things with the business started.

Grateful for how everything has worked. Her fertility issues were a
Life is hard work, and relationships and family are hard work.
Self-sustainability are important and modeling that is vital, but sometimes you have to ask, “what is enough?”.

[24:30] minute: What were some of the biggest challenges you faced growing this business where your team was so far away?

There has to be concessions made, you have to understand the people you are working with.
Create a work environment suitable for the employees you have. Keep the human element there, remember the women have had a lot more challenges and baggage in their life and that affects them.
The reason the company exists is to help these people and give them jobs, so keeping that the focus and building it into financial models and business metrics is key.
Business partnerships on an international level can bring its own challenges of trust.

[29:45] minute: Could you share with us what Sudara makes and where to find it?

Supply chains are so important and are something consumers need to think about when voting with their dollars.
Sudara makes sure the labor of the garment is fair; the labor is paid properly and working in proper conditions. From there they keep going further down the supply chain to commit to making every single step fair and decent.
Sudara’s product line is mostly women’s pajamas and lounge wear; a utility product that will be used for the long-term. Easy to love, easy to wear brand.

[36:15] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

Her Grandmother. She had a great relationship with money, always used it well and used it to benefit her family and others.

[37:00] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in feeding your drive to do good and make an impact?

Her husband. His support in the beginning was vital.

[37:35] minute: When you’re having a bad day, what do you do to get yourself out of the funk? Do you have any sort of regular personal development practice?

Meet up with her husband and have a Manhattan by the fire pit.
Be with her kids and be around the relationships that matter.
For solitude she will go in the woods with her Bible and do some prayer.

[38:40] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending to people most often?

The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu
It hits on all the important things in life from two world leaders who are opposing faith perspectives but agree on so many things.

[39:20] minute: What is the best piece of advice related to happiness that you’d give to my listeners?

Not an external endeavor. It is found within. You can take all your miserable externalities and do away with those and still be unhappy, so it’s not those that dictate happiness. It’s a mindset rooted in gratitude.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Sudara Freedom Fund – the non profit arm of her business that provides the support for her employees and others affected by the human trafficking problems in India.

Web description:

Sudara Freedom Fund was originally founded in 2005 as International Princess Project — a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is the same today as it was then: empower women and families in India through job creation, safe housing and education. After a decade of carrying out this mission, though, we realized that we wanted — and needed — to do more. And, our little non-profit didn’t have the capability or scaleability to meet those growing needs.

In 2015, after a lot of research and conversations about furthering our impact, our founder started a new benefit corporation, Sudara, and we became Sudara Freedom Fund — the 501(c)3 non-profit arm of Sudara. This new “hybrid model” allows Sudara to work directly with our partners in India to create jobs for even more women and gain access to a global market. It allows us to work with our partners to provide those same women with safe housing and medical care. And, equip even more women and their children with education and housing and micro-loans — tools needed to build and sustain a new life.

We are proud of this benefit corporation / non-profit hybrid model as it allows us to carry out our shared mission and work at a more scaleable and impactful level than if we were solely operating as a 501(c)3 non-profit. And, that greater impact is why we’re here.

Donate here.

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051: How Masterminds Get You There Faster

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:00:36 GMT

About the Episode:

This week’s minisode breaks down one of the most popular topics within the world of entrepreneurship and personal development – masterminds.

Dorothy recently spent an extended weekend attending a mastermind event in Puerto Rico and was blown away by the impact it had on her and her business. That gave the inspiration for this episode where you’ll hear her breakdown what a mastermind means, the types there are, the benefits of investing in them, and so much more!

Show Notes:

[2:10] minute: Where “Mastermind” comes from and what it is.

[3:00] minute: Why it is so beneficial for solopreneurs.

[3:40] minute: Power and benefits of a Mastermind.

[4:45] minute: Types of Masterminds.

[5:30] minute: Dorothy’s experience at Puerto Palooza.

[8:00] minute: Investment vs impact.

[10:30] minute: Relationships and friendships that you form.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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050: How Mission Trips Fail (And What To Do Instead) with Amber Runyon

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:00:29 GMT

About Amber:

Amber Runyon is a speaker, nurse, candle maker, and social entrepreneur. She is the visionary behind the non-profit, Legacy, and it’s for-profit counterpart, Eleventh Candle Co.

While working medical missions in Ethiopia as a nurse, Amber watched two young girls get sold into sex trafficking in broad daylight, and that moment changed her. It is what led her to found Legacy and Eleventh Candle, with the mission to redeem, restore, empower and equip those who are vulnerable to human trafficking, abuse, exploitation and addiction.

Places to Find Amber:

Eleventh Candle Co. – website

Legacy’s page on Facebook

Amber’s Blog

On Instagram @ambernrunyon

Show Notes:

[3:00] minute: What was life like for you growing up, and what eventually led you to nursing?

Grew up in foster care.
A billboard leads to Nursing school.

4:00 minute: Tell me how the medical missions in Ethiopia started?

She always wanted to give back, and it seemed like international medicine was the best opportunity for her.
Has done trips in Haiti, Honduras, and throughout Africa.

[4:40] minute: How do you think your experience in foster care growing up played a piece in your drive to give back?

Agreement with the Universe to do good.

[5:00] minute: For those who don’t know, could you paint a picture of what life is like in a place like Ethiopia that you worked?

It is utter poverty everywhere, and that can be shocking.
Intentional while there to learn how everyone lives. Have to immerse yourself in the culture to even get a small understanding.
The juxtaposition between there and getting back to the states each time can be jarring.

[7:20] minute: Tell me more about doing nursing there, what were those missions like, what were you doing?

Started in short-term mission trips, but learned how ineffective they really are and now avoids them.
Long-term sustainable care is her passion now. Working with local hospitals to do training and bringing in specialists who could teach the local doctors so that when they left the work could continue.

[9:15] minute: You see so many people take a mission trip that seems like it is more a feel good trip for the person rather than actually beneficial for the people they are going to help, what advice would you have for someone planning a trip like that?

One trip to Ethiopia changed her view and convinced her the practices all needed to focus on sustainability.
Shifted to how to build up the community and help them be less dependent on our foreign aid.
The education works two ways.

[12:55] minute: You’ve mentioned micro-financing, can you explain what that is and how it works?

Funded a co-op that would allocate small funds to women who had a business idea.
Tells the story of an entrepreneur who created a laundry service and quickly paid her loan back and is now employing others in the community.
Defines and explains the community-oriented nature of it.

[15:50] minute: Tell me about this life altering experience you had in seeing two young girls get sold into slavery right in front of you? What exactly happened, how did it make you feel?

While riding through a village her eyes caught a man leading two little girls who were blindfolded, and he was taking them to be sold.
Her translator had to tell her what was happening, and she couldn’t believe it.
Sadly, it’s a very common practice that is much more out in the open there.
The same thing happens here in the United States, it is just more hidden from us.

[19:40] minute: You knew you wanted to do something about this, so what were your first steps towards action?

Committed to Ethiopia but wanted to help in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio as well.
Wanted to create the generation that went “from rape to redeem”.
Saw a dead end for those rescued from trafficking when they tried to enter the employment pool, so that became her area to help.
Googled “cheapest company to start”, and that led to her candle company.

[22:30] minute: Were Legacy and Eleven Candle Co founded separately or are they meant to be joined?

Started as one company, but for ease of business split into two that still work together.

[23:15] minute: Tell me about the women who you hire, how do you get connected to them?

When first started, they took women straight off the street but quickly learned that there needed to be some steps between that.

[25:30] minute: You mentioned you offer these women grief and PTSD counseling to help them get on their feet, what all types of things do you offer them from an emotional standpoint to help them get back to a good place?

Trauma informed therapy offered, specifically EMDR.
The non-profit helps pay for coaching and counseling, as well as gym memberships, cooking classes, and retreats.
Giving them the chance to have experiences and relax and breathe.

[26:30] minute: What was the biggest challenge in getting Eleventh Candle Co off the ground?

Not having any business background at all.
Every step was hard, but Columbus has a great community who bought in and helped out when they could.

[27:20] minute: How has mentorship played a role for you, to get over that learning curve I’m sure it took reaching out and working with others, can you tell me about that?

Sought out those doing a really good job and bugged them until they would give her even 15 minutes of their time.
Leveraged relationships in other organizations that she was a part of, and made sure to always give back as much as she could so it was a two-way street.

[29:50] minute: Do you think your customers for the candle business care about your social mission, do you think it influences their buying behavior?

“We don’t sell candles, we sell hope.”

[30:40] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

Matt Davis – her partner at Co-Hatch

[31:00] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in feeding your drive to do good and make an impact?

Mulu – a little girl in Ethiopia. She fell in love with her on one of her first trips and was a big reason for going back over and over.
“I have this much time to improve her community before she grows up. I want her to live in a better world than what she currently lives in.”

[32:00] minute: When you’re having a bad day, what do you do to get yourself out of the funk? Do you have any sort of regular personal development practice?

Motivational YouTube videos every morning – there are so many.
Podcasts that help clear your headspace with positive affirmations.
Also, cat videos.

[33:20] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending to people most often?

Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown – purchase here.
How do you actually find who you are? The only way to do that is to brave the wilderness. All of Brene’s books are great but this is the one she gives everyone.

[33:50] minute: What is the best piece of advice related to happiness that you’d give to my listeners?

You are the only person that you will wake up to every day for the rest of your life, so if you can not like yourself, then no one else is going to like you, and you probably won’t like anyone else.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Legacy: a nonprofit working globally to redeem, restore, empower, and equip those vulnerable to human trafficking, abuse, exploitation, and addiction. Their programs help support the victims of trafficking that now work for Eleventh Candle Co., as well as women around the world who are affected by human trafficking.

To donate, visit here.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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049: Don’t Give Away Your Power

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 11:00:59 GMT

About the Episode:

This week’s minisode is about the power we all have and where we derive it from. Validation can come from many external factors, but it is the internal validation, the support we give ourselves, that can put us in a position of power.

Show Notes:

[1:30] minute: Inspiration for the episode; a game to create meaningful conversation.

[2:45] minute: A question asked, a lesson learned.

[3:30] minute: Requiring others to give validation and it’s drawbacks.

[4:15] minute: Support it great, but can’t be the need.

[4:45] minute: Real power comes from giving yourself validation.

[6:00] minute: Benefits from creating the power within.

[7:00] minute: Run as slow as you want, as long as you keep running.

[7:45] minute: Let the process be your validation.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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048: Creating an International Network of Hearts with Larry Tucker

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 09:00:30 GMT

About Larry:

Co-founder and Vice President of International Network of Hearts in Mexico.

Co-owner of a Nutri-mart supplement store in San Diego.

Real-estate re-developer.

Invests in people and their future, his actions are focused on loving and helping those around him to discover the happiness and joy they deserve in life.

Places to Find Larry:

Larry Tucker on Facebook

@_LarryTucker IG

@INetworkofHearts IG

If you want to get involved with and support International Network of Hearts you can start by joining the Facebook group: End Human Trafficking with INH

Show Notes:

[2:10] minute: What was life like growing up and what got you started on the path towards real estate and business ownership?

His Dad was an orphan so growing up he and his siblings visited the orphanage often to help out.
Giving back mentality and the idea of serving others was ingrained in him.
Senior project in High School was to open an orphanage, which didn’t happen all the way but started and post-high school became International Network of Hearts.
INH began as mostly awareness campaigns. As they connected with the kids they found out the need was so great that they decided to open their first home six years ago in Rosarito, Mexico which was for girls who were victims of human trafficking. Now eight months ago they opened one for boys who are victims.
On the Real Estate side, he had a great professor in college who served as a mentor and got him started.

[5:30] minute: It sounds like International Network of Hearts is a realization of a life-long dream for you then?

Joined a Mastermind called Thrive a couple years back, and that was his real start in Entrepreneurship.
Learned about For Purpose businesses and that helped him put giving at the forefront.

[7:10] minute: How did you first get International Network of Hearts off the ground, where did you start?

Education and awareness was first, in San Diego.
Severity of the issue is much higher than most realize.
Got their first home through a program in Mexico where seized homes from the drug cartels are repurposed years later as affordable property for non-profits like an orphanage.
Got kicked out of their first home after it was won back by former owner.

[9:34] minute: How old are the children in these homes?

Youngest is 4 and oldest is 18. Have received kids as young as 2 in the past.

[10:00] minute: How are you getting connected to this children, how do they end up with your organization?

Built good relationships with local law enforcement, district attorney in San Diego and Tijuana where they are based.
Hotline for people to make reports, which in some areas is more preferred than working through local law enforcement.
From Child Protective Services and non-profits that are doing similar things to help these kids in need.

[14:00] minute: How has the success you’ve had in your career as an entrepreneur fed your ability to do this work that you are doing with International Network of Hearts?

Funding was always so hard in the first few years, but things took off once he began looking at ways to leverage his entrepreneurial career to impact the organization.
Started a real estate business and opened a nutrition store, both of which give substantial portions of their income to International Network of Hearts.
Mastermind group and community was a massive boost for him.
Now working on the level of thinking about taking their program and being able to scale it on a more global platform.

[18:40] minute: Tell me more about this idea of investing in yourself, investing in your own growth, how does that fit into your life as an entrepreneur and your life as a human being?

First time he invested in himself was the Thrive Mastermind. He had known about it from their event a few years prior where he decided to save to be a part of the mastermind.
Costs seemed high, but the returns are infinite on what you learn and the relationships you build.
Shortcut to industry leaders if you just bring good energy and genuinely want to offer something to the group.

[22:50] minute: Why is real estate development something you are so passionate about?

Loves seeing the transformation.
Leveraged his network early on to get things started.

[25:40] minute: For those who might be interested in real estate investment, what would be your tips for getting started?

Lot of really good courses to learn from, and would recommend them to if nothing else learn that real estate language and learn about the process.
Be ok with the fact you don’t know every single thing before you get started. You learn by experience. Go for it, and treat it like you have nothing to lose.
Keep the emotional aspects and business aspects separate.
Networking has been his most important tool.

[29:00] minute: Someone who does have a vision of how they want to help the world, what are the first steps and advice you’d give someone wanting to start a non-profit?

Non-profits are not profitable; having a plan for that was key.
Work with your “competition” because the big issues you’d want to go after take collaboration.

[31:15] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

His Mother.

[31:40] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do good and have a big impact on the world?

His friends in his Mastermind that he sees making a big impact.
Thrive conference coming up in April.

[32:25] minute: When you are having a bad day do you have any personal development practices you’ve been doing to get you out of that funk?

Hot yoga and/or sensory deprivation tanks. It’s an hour in his day without his cellphone or distractions where he can just meditate and be present.
Disconnect from all the over stimulation of the world and escape and be with your thoughts.

[34:35] minute: What is one book you find yourself recommending most often?

How to Win Friends and Influence People
One of the biggest impacts on him, especially the idea of loving people like a dog. “It’s so true, dogs really don’t serve any purpose other than giving you love, and they get all their food taken care of, their water, shelter, like we take care of them so much and give them everything just because they give us love. So it’s like, when you give someone love like that that will take you really far.”

[35:00] minute: What is the best piece of advice related to happiness that you’d give our listeners?

Zero expectations and be grateful for everything.
“I don’t have any expectations which allows me to not get let down and just making the most out of everything. I try to start every single day in gratitude so just being grateful for the smallest little things that you can possibly be grateful for has kept me in a pretty constant state of happiness and positivity.”
Do things that make you happy and surround yourself with the right people.

[36:15] minute: Who will be your DWDG Nominee?

International Network of Hearts
Story of one of the first girls he ever got when they started their first home.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

International Network of Hearts | website | donate

“Who we are: Founded in 2010, INH is a 501 c-3 non-profit organization based in San Diego that grew out of concerns about human trafficking circuits operating between the U.S.-Mexico border, the busiest international land crossing in the world.

We bring communities and governments together to help rescue women and children from human trafficking and sexual violence. Our leadership includes a dynamic team with more than 15 years of experience managing human trafficking cases in the U.S. and in Mexico. Our membership consists of moms and dads, students, professionals, governmental and non-governmental organizations, law enforcement, and academic institutions who collectively form an international network of hearts committed to bringing hope, safety and empowerment to survivors of human trafficking and sexual violence.

Our Mission: To restore the lives of survivors of human trafficking and sexual violence, and prevent commercial sexual exploitation and forced labor through increased awareness, training, advocacy and collaboration at an interdisciplinary and international level.

Our Vision: A world where women and children are valued, protected from violence and exploitation and their human rights are defended.”

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

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047: Sorry I’m Not Sorry

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:00:52 GMT

About the Episode:

This week’s minisode tackles the needlessness of compulsively saying sorry, and how common the habit is among women.

The inspiration for the episode comes from a sketch from the hit tv show, Inside Amy Schumer. The gist of the sketch is that a group of highly accomplished women can’t stop saying sorry for totally mundane things and actions of others not in their control. The episode received a lot of national attention when it came out in 2013, and seeing it again recently had Dorothy thinking about why women do this.

Dorothy herself has been working on eliminating this habit, and walks you through the reasons it can be harmful, and strategies for correcting it.

Show Notes:

The concept ([1:00] minute)
When apologizing is good, and when it's not ([2:00] minute)
Testing the truth of the stereotype ([3:00] minute)
Apologizing is a compulsive habit and can change how you are seen ([4:00] minute)
Taking ownership and making a change ([5:00] minute)
What to say instead ([6:45] minute)
Power of gratitude ([8:15] minute)
Fun chrome extension to help you out ([9:30] minute)

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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046: Finding Fulfillment Through True Connection with Kate Erickson

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 09:20:42 GMT

About Kate:

Kate is the creator, engager, and implementer behind Entrepreneur On Fire (EOFire), a business that helps clients ignite their dream life, and is centered around an award winning podcast of the same name.

This master of systems also hosts her own podcast, Kate’s Take, and co-authored the book, “Podcast Journal: Idea to Launch in 50 Days”.

Places to Find Kate:

Eofire.com

Youbigidea.io

Thepodcastjournal.com

Find Kate’s Take on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

On Instagram @katelerickson

Show Notes:

[1:40] minute: Dorothy tells the story of when and where she met Kate and why she was so struck by her.

[2:40] minute: Before EOFire, you were in a corporate setting where you had to depend on others, what happened that changed your mind to create a new path?

Always thought if you did what you were supposed to and worked hard you’d get everywhere you wanted.
She lost out on a promotion she thought was being given to her to someone outside the company, and felt flatlined by it.
That day she promised herself that she would leave her job and make her own way.

[6:20] minute: What was that like, did you quit, what was your plan?

Gave herself 6 months to prepare. Kept working hard while planning on the side what she needed to save to start her own business.
This gave her a new perspective, and found ways to get the things she was doing to work for her in her future work.
Turned in notice, and quit!

[8:25] minute: Now today, your expertise is how to create systems around your business to give you lifestyle freedom and help you create the business and the life of your dreams. For anyone new to the concept, could you explain what you mean by systems?

Something that can help you do something a lot easier in less time.
Putting a set of steps in place that you can follow every time you do that, hopefully automating or delegating some of the steps. The goal is to save time and do things faster.

[10:40] minute: I know you took this to the next level recently by taking a 60 day trip through Europe where you only worked one hour a day, is that right?

Put systems and batching to work for them. For the month leading up to the trip they batched everything they could.
Systems are also an exercise in learning what type of business you want to run.
Worked an average of an hour a day, and the refreshment that offered.
Bottom line of their business was not effected.

[13:40] minute: What drives you in business and in life?

Their audience. Hearing from someone they’ve inspired or helped, and hearing the community work together and share with each other.
Helping others live their best lives.

[15:30] minute: How has your success you’ve created with EOFire impacted your ability to give back and make a difference for things you really care about?

It has helped create so many relationships that help.
Wants one on one connection when talking to someone; to get that feeling of contribution.
Opened eyes to so many people who are giving back and how that culture is strong in her industries.

[18:20] minute: Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

Her Dad. The lessons he instilled about being kind to people and saving money among many others.

[19:20] minute: Who has been the most impactful in driving you to do good and really make an impact?

Her Dad would have a hand in this as well.
Her husband, John, who motivates her and admires his leadership.

[20:00] minute: What do you do to get out of a funk when you are having a bad day?

Taking a step back and realizing how great of an opportunity she has to do what she does. She is grateful for the opportunity that she has.

[21:00] minute: What book do you find yourself recommending to most people most often?

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg Mckeown (can be purchased here).

[21:30] minute: The best piece of advice related to happiness you’d give our listeners?

Best piece of advice period is to trust your gut.
Don’t get stressed out by the decision, make it and learn from the outcome either way.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Pencil’s of Promise: an organization that builds schools in developing countries where there otherwise would not be education or opportunities brought. She had the founder on her podcast four years ago and they have been contributors ever since, helping to build three schools, one of which they got to go visit and experience first hand and see the impact.

You can find more information about Pencil’s of Promise at their website. You can make a donation to the cause here.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with the latest Do Well & Do Good news!

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045: Leadership Lessons From the Rugby Pitch with Clarence Picard

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 09:00:36 GMT

About the Episode:

Today’s minisode features a conversation Dorothy had with her older Brother about leadership.

Clarence Picard is in his 13th season coaching Rugby at St. Bonaventure, spending 10 years with the Men’s team and now in his third season as head coach of the Women’s team. Being in a leadership role like this for so long has taught him many valuable lessons that he is here to share.

Show Notes:

Dorothy ([2:20] minute): As a coach you are interested in your players success on the pitch, but I know how interested you are in their lives beyond Rugby. Great leadership doesn’t discriminate. What makes a leader effective in motivating a team of people to accomplish a shared goal?

Shared vision are the key words.
Clear communication of what you are all striving for and what everyone’s roles in that pursuit are.
Camaraderie and buy in from all.

Dorothy ([4:45] minute): Is getting everyone to buy in something that comes from the players or is that the responsibility of the leader?

Like respect, it isn’t something you can instantly demand, you have to build it up over time.
Leaders create other leaders to all move the mission forward.

Dorothy ([6:00] minute): A really good leader can cater their style to those they are working with. Having spent a decade coaching men and then switching over to the Women’s team, has there been a noticeable difference in how you show up as a coach for this new team?

Fortunate to coach college age people regardless, as that is such a transformative time for them and you can have a great impact.
His best lesson has been to learn and understand why each woman wants to be a part of the team and why they want to play. Those reasons help figure out how to motivate and lead those individuals.

Dorothy ([11:30] minute): The job of a leader is then two-fold, to help press forward and accomplish that stated goal, but also to show those on your team their power to impact change and make a difference.

Being a leader isn’t automatically good. There are good and bad leaders. It’s everyone's responsibility to be a positive and good leader.
College athletics isn’t a place to get away from the classroom or the learning, it is a part of it, it is a place to learn and a setting to communicate with each other and overcome challenges together.

Dorothy ([13:20] minute): There are also good teammates and bad teammates, which can cause conflict. When there is negativity or discord amongst the team how do you as a leader go about resolving that?

Having the tough conversations.
Can’t let negativity fester, have to face it right away and have those conversations to begin the process of coming to terms and moving forward positively.
Going through that adversity makes you stronger and teaches you how to work together to gain the results.

Dorothy ([16:45] minute): Being comfortable with the uncomfortable is crucial. Empathy goes a long ways.

All of us have the ability to change someone's life, you don’t have to be in a certain position to be a leader.
Tell the ones you love that you love them, and tell the ones you care about that you care about them.

Where to Find Dorothy:

Visit Do Well and Do Good’s free Facebook community here and arrange a one-on-one with Dorothy herself!

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044: One Million Days of Lifesaving Water with Bushy Martin

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 06:00:57 GMT

About Bushy:

Bushy Martin is a property and finance expert, the best-selling author of “The Freedom Formula”, and Host of the Get Invested podcast.

Bushy is the Founder of Know How – a company who helps families in Australia to live more, work less, and secure their future safely and affordably through rental property investments.

The world loses over 1800 children a day due to contaminated water, but Bushy is putting Know How to work to reduce that. His goal is to give a million days of life-saving water to families in need through his day for a dollar campaign.

Where to find Bushy:

His book, Freedom Formula: Live More, Work Less and Leave a Legacy With Property, can be found on Amazon
His podcast, Get Invested, can be found on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
BushyMartin.com.au
KHGroup.com.au
On Instagram, @bushism
On Instagram, @knowhowtomakeithappen

Show Notes:

Dorothy ([3:00] minute): Your Father had a massive impact on how you view work, so can you share what life was like as a kid and what sort of mindset around finances and work your Dad instilled in you back then?

It was Mom and Dad. Mom had a mentality that if you couldn’t afford it then you didn’t have it. She lived lean coming out of the Depression years. Dad was similar but had a slightly different view. Laborage was an important thing. The work ethic was work hard, get a family, put your money in the sofa, and then retire. Dad was a workaholic who Bushy looked up to greatly.
Bushy always gravitated towards Art, but Dad would tell him to get a real job, so Bushy decided to combine the two and become an architect.
([6:00] minute) Architecture turned him into a perfectionist. This caused him to overwork, which cost him his health and his marriage. This happened at a time when his Father’s health crashed. His Father when laying in the hospital grabbed Bushy by the collar and says while paralyzed down one side, “Son you need to wake up to yourself, have a look at me, stop following my model, it’s time you stop working for money and start getting money to work for you.”

Dorothy ([9:30] minute): Once you hear this advice, how did you make that transition to living your life in this new way?

Lucky enough to have met his now Wife, Sonia, around this time. Nothing is what he has done, but it is all what they have done, together.
The two sat down and asked themselves, “How do we want to live?” “What impact do we want to make on the world, how do we personally want to live, what does that lifestyle cost, and what do we need to create to be able to do that?”. This is like architecture in that you create the future and then work backwards to solve.
One driving force for him is to help the voiceless and the innocent because they have no choice and they have no voice. Meaning pets and animals, children, and the elderly.
Put together the foundation called Golden Smiles. They bring together elderly people with abandoned pets who would otherwise be put down.
The ultimate thing for them is that real fulfillment comes from giving to others. “It’s almost a selfish feeling that feeling you get when you help someone else for no other reason than you want to improve your life, selfishly you get a really good feeling from that.

Dorothy ([15:40] minute): Building wealth through property investing takes time. What was the transition like from being a workaholic architect to starting to build your portfolio, how did you bridge that gap?

Get back to getting clear on how you want to live. How do you want to live your days your months your years. You can calculate how much that cost.
First thing they did was had one work to pay the bills while the other worked to build an arm of the new business. Once it was profitable, the one who was working for the bills came over and helped build another arm of the business.

Dorothy ([20:00] minute): The dollar-for-a-day is built in to your business model for Know How, can you explain that?

Met Harvee Pene who told him about B1G1. Bushy decided that when he helped a client refinance their home loans, and for every dollar they save the client they contribute a dollar for a days worth of life-saving water in a place in need.
([22:30] minute) Know How has G.O.L.D. values. G is for generosity, it is giving in everything you do. O is for openness, it’s being open being honest being vulnerable. L is for leading, by example and showing others how to lead by creating a circle of safety for people to thrive and prosper and make mistakes. D is for diversity, embracing and celebrating change and difference. Put those together and you’ve got yourself an ethos and a culture that's all about trying to help others try to achieve what they want to achieve in life.

Dorothy ([23:00] minute): B1G1 philosophy is something that is integrated into the way you do business, which draws your clients into it in a really powerful way so they feel like they are making an impact, it is a really cool thing!

Does Bush Bites every week on Facebook Live
Created a goal of giving one million days of water by June 30th, 2019, and already has 62,000 days in the first few weeks.
([25:00] minute) The giving is having a real impact on his team and how hard they are working. It has given them a purpose to what they do. The actual refinancing isn’t exciting for them, but helping those people is and drives them.

Dorothy ([27:45] minute): You are helping so many people through so many ways. Your book, The Freedom Formula, you donate proceeds from that book right?

Proceeds go towards a group called Hope Springs Eternal. What they do is for those who become homeless, they help them keep their pets because it is a big motivator to have someone who is dependent on you.

Dorothy ([30:50] minute): Who has been the most impactful person in your journey to do well and achieve financial success?

My wife’s Father, George. A Hungarian refugee who broke out of the Russian revolution in the 50’s, arrived in Australia with nothing. He was fearless and limitless in what he would do.

Dorothy ([32:00] minute): Who has been the most impactful person in feeding your drive to do good and make an impact?

A lot. He is a massive reader, so big names like Gandhi and Mandela. But day to day, it is his wife, Sonia. She gives, and gives, and has a humility that inspires him.

Dorothy ([33:00] minute): When you are having a bad day, what do you do to get yourself out of a funk?

Put on favorite music and dance like an idiot. Music moves him.
If that doesn’t work, then he does something physical.

Dorothy ([34:00] minute): What book do you find yourself recommending most often?

The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson: “Life is a curved construction; time is the builder; and your choices are the architect” Sustainable success in any endeavor takes 20 years. Compounding improvement. Embrace time as your friend, not your foe. Create happy habits, and exponentially over time amazing things will start to happen.

Dorothy ([38:00] minute): What is the best piece of advice related to happiness?

“Happiness is a choice not a situation or circumstance. You can decide to be happy.” It is easier for some to do this than others, but you can achieve this, you can decide to be happy.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nominee:

Hope Springs Eternal and their Living Rough and Doing It Tough campaign. This program keeps pets and people together, helping to pay for medical fees for the animals of those in financial distress. From their website:

“During the time I have been observing and participating in rescue, I have noted that often people doing it tough financially have no option but to surrender their beloved dog to a rescue or shelter when they can’t afford vet fees.

Rescues and shelters do a wonderful thing in covering the dogs medical costs and needs and then finding them a great new home – but wouldn’t it be great if the dog could be helped to stay in their current home with an owner who loves them and to whom they provide companionship, love and often the only reason to keep going.

In other cases, people can’t even afford the surrender fees – and so, have no option but to dump their animal. Sometimes the dog is very old or very unwell and their owner can not even afford to put them to sleep – humanely and safely.

People living rough on the street often have dogs – who provide them with company, love and loyalty – and are there for them when no-one else is. They will often feed their dog before themselves.”

At Hope Springs Eternal, we are expanding our scope to include providing assistance and services to those doing it tough or living rough to help them keep their best friend (their dog) healthy and happy.

View their website here. You can donate here.

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043: The Society For Recovering Doormats

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 09:00:46 GMT

Dorothy is a lifelong habitual people-pleaser, which has turned out to be a problem more often than you might. While being nice and accommodating to friends and colleagues is one thing, it doesn’t help anyone if your boundaries are so minimal that you end up selflessly bending over backwards for people who prefer to walk all over you. Boundaries reflect our own values, and setting them respectfully can completely transform our lives and boost our self-esteem.

In this minisode, Dorothy discusses how to set boundaries in a kind and non-judgmental manner and how she’s consequently been able to restructure her personal and professional interactions for the better.

Show Notes:

How boundary-setting was a game-changer for Dorothy in 2018.
Why it’s important to set conversation limits with overly negative friends.
The firm communications guidelines Dorothy established with her clients.
Pushing against the instinct to text back immediately.
Saying “thank you” instead of “I’m sorry.”

Links:

Society for Recovering Doormats

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042: The Courage To Be Different with Joshua Lance

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:00:55 GMT

Joshua Lance is the founder and managing director of Lance CPA Group, which provides virtual accounting services to craft breweries and digital agencies. Josh’s work has earned him industry-wide recognition, being recently listed on the CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40 list for 2018. He also provides pro bono services to non-profits and helped launch Socially Beneficial Investments, which provides new immigrants with housing.

In this episode, Josh discusses how Lance CPA Group embraces a far better work-life balance than its competitors, describes how Lance CPA helps out non-profits, and explains why he considers vulnerability a great asset.

Show Notes:

What was Josh’s vision when he started Lance CPA and how does his firm differ from others out there?
- Applied what he liked and avoided what he didn't like about the previous forms he worked for.
- Didn't want this job to be the be all, end all for his employees, allowing them to enjoy time off, work from home, etc.
How did the accounting industry react when he announced his business plan?
- Some of his peers didn't grasp his idea, so it was a challenge, but he was able to find a group of likeminded accountants to build his practice with.
- Had to fight against the preconception that clients want or need to visit their accountant's office rather than communicate virtually.
Was starting his own firm always one of Josh’s goals?
- Not really, though he's always been an entrepreneur at heart and that drive ended up helping him when he wanted to make a change.
What was it like quitting his old job and taking the leap to launch Lance CPA?
- He had no passion for his job at the time in spite of the benefits, so while it was a big leap it was one he needed to do.
- Admits he was afraid of what would happen if it didn't work, but once he got past it he was able to focus on what did work and what he found fulfilling.
What were some the challenges he faced in the early months of launching his firm?
- Figuring out all of the little logistical tasks that come with running your own business.
- Not many people showed up to his early symposiums; had to find better ways to advertise.
- Was able to work these issues by focusing on social media at a time when few accounting firms did.
How did he create Lance CPA’s culture?
- Encouraged risk-taking and open discussion among his employees.
What is “courageous authenticity”?
- Being transparent, vulnerable and honest.
- Cuts against the norm for most accounting firms, which are defined by conformity and going with the flow.
- Needs to be able to take criticism and honest feedback from his employees and clients.
What is Josh’s advice for entrepreneurs looking to make their mark in “bigger is better” industries like accounting and legal services?
- It's okay to the different and push against the existing structures and trends.
- Seek out other people in this industry who are trying something similar; you can collaborate, help each other out.
Why and how does Josh give back?
- Working with different communities, he’s realized how many people are in need and that you need to invest in others without expecting a return.
- It's rewarding to help people out with budgets, financial planning, non-profits lacking in funds, etc.
- Can provide non-profit organizations with structure and support even if they can't directly donate.
What is Socially Beneficial Investments?
- A group that Josh helped launch, where they buy real estate and rent it to non-profits at below-market prices.
- Lets these groups get an infrastructure foothold even if they couldn't normally afford it.
- Been able to help out Latin-American families move into lower-income housing rented by these non-profits; in time they'll have enough money to move out and buy their own places.
What's Josh’s advice for entrepreneurs and others looking to work from home?
- Find a quiet place with few distractions.
Who has been the most impactful person in Josh’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- His dad, for his work ethic and how he shaped their family.
Who has been the most impactful person in Josh’s drive to do good?
- His wife, for supporting his dreams and willing to take risks with him.
What does Josh do to get himself out of a funk?
- Watching episodes of The Office.
What book does Josh recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
What is the best piece of advice related to happiness that Josh would give our listeners?
- Relax and slow down, absorb the world around you.
- Be able to figure out what's enough for you.
Places to find Josh:

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“Hope For The Day achieves proactive suicide prevention by providing outreach and mental health education.

“Suicide completion rates have surged to a 30-year high. Suicide has no prejudice, and each year more than 800,000 die in this silence. In the United States, over 44,000 people die by suicide every year, averaging 121 suicide completions each day.

“Suicide is a preventable mental health crisis. The primary obstacle to suicide prevention is the silence of stigma. Stigmas are social and cultural factors that try to dictate how we express ourselves and compel individuals to be silent on their internal experiences. Too often, we do not discuss mental health or suicide until it directly impacts our community.

“Proactive prevention is about creating an environment that doesn’t wait for someone to reach a point of crisis to address their mental health. In doing proactive prevention, individuals step up to take action and facilitate the conversation on mental health in their spaces.”

About Hope for the Day

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041: If It’s Not A Hell Yes, It’s A No

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 09:00:04 GMT

As we settle into 2019, Dorothy is rolling out and sticking to a new rule in her decision-making process: to honor her own time and only pursue the opportunities that make her go “Hell yes!”, rather than spread herself thin over a bunch of commitments that could be worthwhile but she nonetheless doesn’t feel so sure about. In this episode, she’ll explain why her experiences in 2018 pushed her to pare down her activities and why it doesn’t benefit even the most devoted, hardworking person to overextend themselves.

And if you find you’re getting valuable information and guidance from Do Well & Do Good, Dorothy would greatly appreciate it if you would rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you download podcasts!

Show Notes:

How Dorothy realized she needed to put a reasonable limit on her commitments.
Recognizing that energy is a finite resource and there that there are only so many things we can fully commit to.
What Dorothy took away from CD Baby founder Derek Sivers’ own difficulties balancing his options.
Why the choice you make may—and should—come down to what you feel in your heart.
Go over your schedule and figure out which opportunities actually make you go “Hell yes!”

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040: Quitting Alcohol And Bluffing Your Way To ESPN with James Swanwick

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 09:00:58 GMT

James Swanwick is the co-founder of Swanwick Sleep, which produces the “Swannies” line of blue light-blocking glasses that improve the sleep of their wearers. He is also an investor, host of the James Swanwick Show podcast, and the author of The 30-Day No Alcohol Challenge. A former ESPN anchor, James has interviewed numerous high-profile individuals such as Angelina Jolie and Al Gore, and is actively involved with the Arnold Schwarzenegger-founded charity After-School All-Stars.

In this episode, discusses how he overcame anxiety to become an ESPN anchor, explains why he gave up drinking, and breaks down how “Swannies” help improve the quality of your sleep. As well, James has offered Do Well & Do Good listeners 15% off a purchase on the Swanwick Sleep online store. To take advantage of this offer, head over to SwanwickSleep.com and use the discount code DOGOOD.

Show Notes:

What was like life for James growing up and why did he end up moving to the United States?
- Grew up in Brisbane, Australia; went to an all-boys private school and got a job as a newspaper reporter right out of high school.
- At 23, moved to London and was hired by Sky Sports, then after a relationship broke down he moved to Los Angeles.
How did James get hired on as an ESPN anchor?
- Had lifelong dream to host a television show, going back to his childhood when he would pretend to be a news anchor using his family’s video camera.
- In 2010, he was presented with the opportunity to audition as an international anchor for ESPN.
- First audition didn’t go too well because he was “wooden” and too nervous.
- Rather than go back to Los Angeles, he fought for a second audition and aced it; while he was still very anxious leading up to his first show, he was able to power through it.
What prompted James to give up drinking?
- While he wasn’t an alcoholic, and in fact drank what would be considered a “normal” amount, he found it still made him lethargic and irritable, and felt that he wasn’t getting the most enjoyment out of life.
- After quitting, his mood, thinking and appearance noticeably improved. With this in mind, he created the 30-Day No Alcohol Challenge; the program has since been so successful that there is now a 90-day version as well.
Why does quitting drinking have such a positive impact on our performance?
- Alcohol is technically toxic, and our body goes into overdrive to cleanse it from our system, making us feel tired in the process.
- Drinking close to bedtime negatively affects our sleep for this reason.
- Quitting drinking frees up energy that our body would otherwise be expending clearing alcohol from its system.
What are James’ tips for getting through alcohol-centric social situations (networking parties at bars, for example)?
- Be confident and in good humor; demonstrate that you can still have fun without drinking.
What lead to James founding Swanwick Sleep?
- He would frequently look at his phone or laptop before bed and noticed that it left him with unsatisfactory sleep.
- His friend wore safety glasses to filter out blue light; blue light can trick our brain into thinking it’s still day out, and computer/phone screens emit a lot of it.
- “Swannies,” created by James and his brother, are a more stylish take on this concept.
- While it wasn’t an original idea, the Swanwick glasses became successful through their comfort and visual appeal.
- Swannies offer more blue light filtration than specialized phone or computer apps.
- Why did James volunteer for 11 charities in 11 weeks?
  - He had a bit of a midlife crisis nearly a year ago, going through a period of depression.
  - Read in a book that helping others can make you feel proactive and constructive.
  - While it was difficult at first, and he had to push forward through brute force, it improved his mood and made him appreciate how difficult life can be for others.
What’s After-School All-Stars?
- A series of after-school programs founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Hernandez that provide inner-city kids with safe, fun and educational activities.
- It has generated over $100,000 in sporting equipment for kids across Los Angeles.
Why has James been able to implement his charity work so successfully?
- Through his network of well-connected, resourceful people.
Who has been the most impactful person in James’ journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- Tai Lopez, a social media entrepreneur and James’ first mentor.
Who has been the most impactful person in James’ drive to do good?
- Jon Bon Jovi
What are some personal development and mindset practices that James regularly uses?
- He writes 20 things he’s grateful for in a gratitude diary each morning, eats organic food and drinks a lot of water, and gets sunlight and exercise.
What book does James recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi
What is the best piece of advice related to happiness that James would give our listeners?
- Don’t touch your cell phone in the morning until you’ve written down 20 things you’re grateful for.
Places to find James:

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“After-School All-Stars provides comprehensive after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. Our vision is for our all-stars to be safe and healthy, graduate high school, go to college, find careers they love and then give back to their communities.”

About After-School All-Stars
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039: Why You Need to OWN Your Faults

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 09:00:08 GMT

It’s a new year, and Do Well & Do Good is here to help start you off on the right foot! Whether you’re a new listener or a long-time fan, you’ll find important tips and strategies in this episode that will help you throughout 2019. We’re beginning with a heavier subject: your faults, your anxieties, and how they can impact your work and self-image. Everybody’s struggled with one limitation or another—maybe we procrastinate, maybe we aren’t as technically proficient as our peers, etc. But while you might be tempted to draw attention away from these flaws and focus entirely on your strengths, you’ll be surprised to hear that taking an opposite tack can work very much to your advantage.

So for this first minisode of 2019, Dorothy explains why honestly addressing our fears and faults can actually give us an advantage when dealing with stressful situations.

Show Notes:

Dorothy’s thanks and well wishes to her listeners going into the new year.
Why you shouldn’t try to hide your faults, according to Nicholas Bayerle (see episode 36).
The fear Dorothy struggled with while launching Do Well & Do Good and how she grappled with it (check out episode 29).
Gary Vaynerchuk’s method for dealing with any fears he may have well in advance.
The neat trick for handling fear Dorothy picked up from the Eminem movie 8 Mile.

If you would like Dorothy to hold you accountable for your 2019 resolutions, she invites you to DM her on Instagram @dorothyillson!

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038: Accountants Who Change Lives with Harvee Pene

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 09:00:29 GMT

Harvee Pene is an accountant, entrepreneur and TEDx speaker based in Brisbane, Australia. Harvee started his first business when he was only 12 years old, saving enough money mowing lawns that he was able to purchase his first investment property at the age of 17! From there he was able to found his own construction training and labor hire company. After studying accounting, he also launched Inspire CA. For every tax dollar this accounting firm saves their clients, they are able to provide a family in need with a day’s access to food, water, healthcare and sanitation. Harvee is also the co-author of Cashed Up: 7 Steps to Pull More Money, Time and Happiness From Your Business and hosts the podcast Inspiring Businesses for Good.

For our last episode of 2019, Harvee discusses how his early struggles fostered his entrepreneurial spirit, explains why he changed his focus from construction to accounting, and draws connections between the ritualistic haka dance and his own determined attitude. And if you’re listening to this on January 31, be sure to cast your vote for the Do Well & Do Good Challenge on our Facebook page ASAP.

Show Notes:

- What was life like for Harvee growing up and how did his circumstances inspire his entrepreneurial spirit?
  - His mother had his older sister when she was very young, and Harvee himself only a few years later. Grew up in a poor socioeconomic area of New Zealand. They moved to Australia for a better opportunity,
  - Being entrepreneurial came naturally due to their circumstances; everything on their plates had to be earned in some way.
  - The ultimate dream in Australia is to own your own home; inspired by his own parents’ success in doing so, Harvee sought to own property as well.
- How was Harvee inspired to save so much money at such a young age?
  - He was drawn to reading business and inspirational books; realized early on that being an entrepreneur could enable him to purchase his own property and help others.
- What was the learning curve like for Harvee starting out in small business?
  - In Australia it’s very easy to work in construction; he built up his own crew by the time he was in his late teens.
  - Clients often underestimated or overlooked him as the leader of his team due to his age and youthful appearance.
  - He accepted that age is only a number and is unable to limit how much you’re able to achieve.
- Why did he end up selling his construction business and move into accounting?
  - While he was successful in this line of work, he knew that he didn’t want to spend his life doing physical labor.
  - He sprang on becoming an accountant when seeking out a new career path due to his family’s past experience with money and wanting to be in a place where financial success was not only secure but part of the job.
  - Asked a friend who worked in an accounting firm to intern for free; was repeatedly turned down until his friend finally relented.
  - Ended up starting a consulting firm with his friend, helping other accountants figure out how to do more for their own clients.
  - They ended up working with approximately 600 of the top accounting firms in Australia.
- How did Harvee end up co-founding Inspire CA?
  - His accounting consulting firm was so valuable it was listed on the Australian stock exchange.
  - He saw that a boring corporate environment lay in his future, but he wanted to remain hands-on in his work and not like some cog in a machine.
  - Met his now-business partner Ben Walker, who had the original idea for Inspire CA; once Harvee had the opportunity to leave his job he did so and joined Ben with Inspire.
  - They also found a mentor in Paul Dunn and his B1G1 organization (see episode 32); his work pushed them to give back through Inspire CA as well.
  - Through Day for a Dollar, every dollar Inspire CA saves their clients in taxes goes to helping the underprivileged in Australia; to date, they’ve saved their clients over $7 million in tax and enabled 7 million “days” for those in need.
- What are some impacts that have really touched Harvee’s heart?
  - Visited Cambodia earlier this year and was deeply affected by how much a well Inspire CA had funded was able to positively impact an impoverished community.
  - It put a lot of the relatively petty complaints and concerns people in the West have in perspective.
- Regarding Harvee’s TEDx talk, what does he mean when he says we can really be, do or have anything we want?
  - It’s something he truly believes, drawing on the haka (a ceremonial dance in Maori culture).
  - Through the same principles as the haka, you can instill a sense of invulnerability in yourself and take a warrior-like approach achieving your goals.
- Who has been the most impactful person in Harvee’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
  - Daniel Flynn, the managing director and co-founder of the organization Thankyou.
- Who has been the most impactful person in Harvee’s drive to do good?
  - Paul
- What are some personal development and mindset practices that Harvee regularly uses?
  - Feels that rhythm in important in his personal and professional life.
  - Uses gratefulness, physical exercise and teamwork routines at Inspire CA.
- What book does Harvee recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
  - Chapter One: You Have the Power to Change Stuff by Daniel Flynn
- What is the best piece of advice related to happiness that Harvee would give our listeners?
  - Put your family first and resolve any issues you may have with them before anything else.
- Places to find Harvee:

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“The Fred Hollows Foundation has a very clear goal: we’re putting an end to avoidable blindness. When this day comes, people in developing countries will get the same quality eye care the rest of the world takes for granted – and we won’t stop until this is done.”

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037: How To Conduct Your Personal Year End Review

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 09:00:19 GMT

Before you dive into your New Year’s resolutions for 2019, it’s a good idea to spend at least a little while reflecting on the resolutions you made for 2018 and how successfully you were able to follow through on them. Chances are, you may not have stuck through with all of them 100%—and that’s okay! Some resolutions require more intensive planning and commitment than others, plus life has a tendency to intrude when you least want it to. Remember that with every mistake or lapse comes an opportunity to learn.

So for this final minisode of 2018, Dorothy reflects on some of the setbacks she ran into with her resolutions this year, five questions you can ask yourself to figure out what happened with your own goals, and another invitation to have Dorothy hold you accountable for your upcoming 2019 plans.

Show Notes:

How Dorothy fell short of one of her own major goals and the constructive advice her coach offered.
Why it’s helpful to have more than one metric to measure the “success” or “failure” of your resolutions.
The importance of doing these year-end reviews, painful as they can be.
The positives Dorothy is taking away from a big shift in her family this year.
Five goalkeeping questions you can ask yourself:
- What were your three biggest wins this year?
- What were the three biggest lessons you learned this year?
- What are three things you are grateful for this year?
- How did the biggest challenge you face this year actually benefit you?
- What is one personal quality you developed the most this year?

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036: Building a Billion Dollar Body with Nicholas Bayerle

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 09:00:29 GMT

Nicholas Bayerle is an international speaker, podcast host and CEO of the Billion Dollar Body lifestyle brand, which is aimed at businessmen who want to have it all. Nicholas has not always been successful, with he and his wife living in run-down low-income housing only a few years ago. But through personal improvement and sheer determination, he was able to go from overweight and broke to fit, financially successful and able to give back.

In this episode, Nicholas discusses how his early successes led to a significant personal setback, how he was able to pick himself up time and time again following numerous professional and financial difficulties, and why his Billion Dollar Body brand caters specifically to men.

Show Notes:

What beliefs about money did Nicholas’ family and early life instill in him?
- His father told him that no matter how bad things got, as long as he could cut grass and use a weed trimmer there would always be a way to make money.
- He realized that everybody has weaknesses, even rich and successful people, and it’s only pressure that exposes those weaknesses.
- Value to Nicholas is being able to solve problems for more people.
- He was never afraid of trying things because he could always go back to helping people for money.
- Problematically, this meant he really only knew how to fight when his back was too the wall; he had to change his mindset to run toward his goals.
Why has Nicholas always been so success-oriented?
- Learned to ride his bike without training wheels from a very young age, his dad reasoning that training wheels don’t actually improve balance.
- Became the youngest kid in the world to ever race bicycles, later graduating to motocross bikes.
- He wanted to go pro, but his dad told him that there was no way he could be the best in the world; in time, Nicholas realized that always aiming to be the best would mean that there would always be people looking to one-up him.
- However this did cause a period of estrangement between Nicholas and his dad, also affecting his weight, grades and social life; realized that life could change in a moment.
What was the turning point for Nicholas?
- Was inspired by a conversation with a man who always had fresh fruit on hand and did so because he was training to be a boxer.
- Realized it was more than just eating to look well; it’s about eating to perform well.
- He took action and lost 53 pounds in six months without working out at all; weight loss was entirely from nutrition.
- Ended up rekindling his relationship with his dad as well.
- By sharing everything about himself openly, he realized there was nothing anybody could use against him.
What allowed this lifestyle change to stick for him?
- Commitment is so key; but it’s far easier to commit to other people than yourself.
- True commitment is still following through with a plan after the initial rush is gone.
- Inspired by his Navy Seal mentor, who injured himself during a workout but still pushed through to the end because he had committed to that routine.
- Make a decision, follow through on it, and then afterward figure out if you want to do it again.
How did Nicholas launch his Three-Dimensional Businessman program?
- While he had been able to turn around his physical health and social life, he was still broke.
- After getting married, he went into business. He was actually very successful at first, but then his health took a dive, or his marriage became tense. Had trouble managing all three at the same time.
- Lost this first business and had to work as a carpet cleaner under his father. Was very broke at this time.
- He was suffering from a lottery mindset, that he would suddenly get lucky and be awarded with success. Realized that he had given up responsibility for his own destiny.
- When he found out he and his wife were going to lose their house, he concluded that only he could turn his life around; he sold what he didn’t need and gave up every non-essential hobby to maximize the money he had.
- Resolved to work until 10PM every day to make the income he needed.
- He and his wife took a risky, expensive business course—especially risky after his dad got in a serious accident—and he almost backed out at the last moment. The resulting mindset shift vastly improved their success.
What inspired Nicholas to make a brand for men specifically ?
- Billion Dollar Body refers not only to your own physical body but a body of like-minded individuals looking to achieve success; your chances of success increase when working together, but you need to be able to depend on yourself in the first place.
- He works with men because he generally prefers the company of men, and also because his female coaching clients were largely talking about their husbands’ difficulties.
- Creating a powerful vision can generate a powerful community around it; people want to participate.
- The next step is divining a message from your own personal failures and difficulties.
- Nicholas invites any interested man listening to take on the 30 Day Challenge that Billion Dollar Body offers.
Does Nicholas teach giving back as part of the Billion Dollar Brotherhood?
- Giving back is actually a prerequisite for joining; clients need to be part of a business or organization that tangibly gives back in some way.
- The idea is to attack the root of the problem so hard and effectively that you could conceivably make your business redundant doing so.
Who has been the most impactful person in Nicholas’ journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- His wife and Jesus.
Who has been the most impactful person in Nicholas’ drive to do good?
- His Navy Seal mentor.
When Nicholas is having a bad day, what does he do to get himself into a more constructive headspace?
- He accepts responsibility, accepts his reality, and figures out how to improve his mindset even in the slightest degree.
- He learned from Jim Quick that you need to eat healthy to feel right and avoid people who stand in the way of you feeling and performing better.
What book does Nicholas recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- The Bible, touting Jesus’ influence.
What is the best piece of advice related to happiness that Nicholas would give our listeners?
- Focus on getting closer to the idealized self you want to become.
Places to find Nicholas:
- Billion Dollar Body
- Billion Dollar Body 30 Day Challenge
- The Billion Dollar Body Podcast
- Nicholas on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nicholasbayerle

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“The Winning Edge is a 501c3 non-profit organization making an impact on communities around the nation. By adding our strengths to existing programs in schools and prisons, and through sports and rallies; The Winning Edge helps others overcome limits in often challenging situations. Founded to provide encouragement, inspiration and support, the Winning Edge has heard and obeyed the call to instigate change and make good things happen.”

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035: 5 KEY Principles For Achieving Your Goals in 2019

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 09:00:54 GMT

It’s the last full week of 2018, but before the ball drops on the year and we usher in 2019, it’s important that your resolutions for the coming months are not only positive but actionable. Since a lot of New Year’s resolutions tend to be lofty and require more determination and consistency than we estimate, many people fall off their goals by the time February comes along.

So with a little help from her client Tyson Zahner, this minisode contains five principles you can use to keep your resolutions manageable and on track going into 2019.

Show Notes:

The two prerequisites Dorothy believes every achievable goal needs.
Aspirations vs. goals and why you should aim for the latter.
The importance of taking full responsibility for your situation and capacity to improve.
Why action-based goals increase your chances of success compared to results-based goals.
The “snowball effect” of gradual progress.
Accommodating for setbacks and recognizing that they don’t mean failure.
Dorothy's own goals for 2019 and her promise to be your accountability partner.
How you can prepare for longer-term goals that you may not be able to complete in 2019.

If you would like Dorothy to hold you accountable for your 2019 resolutions, Dorothy invites you to DM her on Instagram @dorothyillson!

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034: From Communist Romania to the American Dream with Andre Popa

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 09:00:35 GMT

Andre Popa is a contractor and remodeller who co-founded the firm 11dezign with his wife Tami. Andre was born in communist Romania, where his father spent over a decade in prison for standing up to the regime. Following his release, his family immigrated to the United States without any money or resources and eked out a living through dumpster diving and scavenging. These experiences fostered his entrepreneurial spirit, allowing him to carve out the comfortable, successful life he has today.

In this episode, Andre relates his personal story with all of its ups and downs, and explains how a trip to the hospital compelled him to view money as a tool for optimizing happiness rather than for achieving financial success.

Show Notes:

What was Andre’s childhood like in Romania?
- His father was imprisoned for 14 years for standing up to the regime, which meant that his family was also bugged and followed even after his release.
- Family could only get pork once a week, not much time for play or relaxation.
What was Andre’s money mindset like due to this environment?
- He learned to make money whenever he could, such as buying candy and stickers and reselling them to his classmates.
- He and his family would scavenge food that grocery stores threw away for being stale or expired but was still edible.
- It made him realize that he was always going to be fine in America as long as he could find a trash can and be willing to dive in.
What were Andre’s teenage years like?
- Family was one of the few white families in a lately Latino southern California neighborhood.
- Would be picked on for being an outsider and had to learn to fight to defend himself.
- Experiences taught him leadership skills and how to pick himself from failures.
- Would also distribute newspapers and even sell puppies!
- His family was always able to find opportunities.
- By the time he was in high school, he was offering his services as a contractor for household maintenance tasks.
Did he have a plan at that time?
- No, he was more focused on the moment.
- Tried out different activities, including a stint in acting.
How did he get into his current line of work?
- Bought his first piece of real estate when he was 25, and a year later his first restaurant.
- Real estate would make up the bulk of his income over the course of his career.
- Started getting attention for his remodeling work, building a client base.
- Got his contractor's license, allowing him to add actors, athletes and other celebrities to his clientèle.
- He and his wife Tami loved working on their own projects most of all.
Why did he get out of remodeling?
- As the stakes in his business rose, including costs and regulations, the work became less fun and more stressful.
- Ended up resenting his work.
- Andre and his wife mutually decided to quit, but he nevertheless persisted and leaned in for a while.
Does Andre believe he's earned optimizing for happiness at this level of his career, or is that something he feels everyone should do regardless of where they are?
- Absolutely; we only have this life to live, so we should maximize happiness whenever possible and avoid getting ourselves stuck in joyless ruts.
- Recollects a massive panic attack he experienced early on in his career, one so bad he thought it was a heart attack or stroke.
- Rather than treat his anxiety with medication, he took a thought-based approach centered around hypnotherapy and changing his mindset.
- Realized that thought creates our reality; need to break out out negative thought cycles.
Does Andre believe poverty is a choice or a matter of circumstance?
- He believes it’s 100% a choice.
- There are circumstances, but we can choose how to deal with those circumstances.
How has he instilled strong work ethic in his own children?
- Through homeschooling, exposing them to positive adult influences.
- One of his daughters has her own travel blog at ChowBellaTravels.com. The other wants to travel to Mars.
How does Andre give back with his work?
- Made sure to overpay and even overfeed his employers to make sure they get the most out of their work.
- Speaks highly of Walter, who builds homes for the underprivileged in Mexico and instills culture and possibilities in children despite their circumstances.
Who has been the most impactful person in Andre’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- Tony Robbins
Who has been the most impactful person in Andre’s drive to do good?
- The Dalai Lama
What are some of his regular mindset and personality-development practices?
- Meditation is crucial; he practises it a few times a day to stay focused.
- Listens to several audiobooks.
What book does Andre recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
What is the best piece of advice related to happiness Andre has for our listeners?
- Fight. Always remember you have options and choices. Decide that you are a badass and can accomplish what you want to.
Places to find Andre:
- 11dezign – http://www.11dezign.com
- The Badassery Factory – https://www.badasseryfactory.com
- The Badassery Factory on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/badasseryfactory/
- Andre on Twitter – @ThePopas

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

‘Youth With A Mission is a global movement of Christians from many cultures, age groups, and Christian traditions, dedicated to serving Jesus throughout the world. Also known as YWAM (pronounced “WHY-wham”), we unite in a common purpose to know God and to make Him known.

‘Back when we began in 1960, our main focus was to get youth involved in missions. Today, we still focus on youth, and we also involve people aged 9 to 90. We currently have tens of thousands of staff (called “YWAMers”) and we work in thousands of teams and locations.

‘One of the joys of participating in YWAM is to work with people from many nations. YWAM’s staff come from nearly every country in the world, including places like Indonesia, Nepal, Mozambique, and Colombia.’

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033: Why You Shouldn’t Keep Up With The Joneses

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 09:00:08 GMT

We’re closing out 2018, so it’s a good time to figure out your goals for the coming year. Setting goals and making resolutions can be anxiety-inducing, especially when you need to figure out a plan and inevitably compare yourself to your friends and colleagues. But, as counterintuitive as it sounds, you might find that these stressful expectations decrease if you set your sights significantly higher.

In this minisode, Dorothy delves into why you shouldn’t try to compete with your peers but instead aspire to the standards of those who have found personal and professional success.

Show Notes:

How it is possible to feel lonely at the top—but not in the way you expect.
Why massive goals are easier to achieve than average goals.
Not falling into the trap of underestimating yourself and overestimating others.

If you have any ideas related to setting goals for 2019, Dorothy invites you to DM her on Instagram @dorothyillson!

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032: How to Live and LEVERAGE Your Legacy with Paul Dunn

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 09:00:13 GMT

Paul Dunn is a widely respected business leader and four-time TEDx speaker. He was one of the original employees of Hewlett-Packard’s Australian division and went on to found a marketing firm that has assisted the growth of countless businesses. He is a disruptor both in business and in generosity, with the non-profit organization he chairs, B1G1 (Buy One Get One), enabling corporations to easily give back right into their business structures, creating over 164 million giving impacts to date.

In this episode, Paul discusses the tragedy that spurred him to donate on the spot, why so many companies are hesitant to give back, and his belief in “the power of small.”

Show Notes:

How did Paul get to where he is?
- Not through a Joseph Campbell's “hero’s story”but thanks to incredible luck.
- He was headhunted from an early age and took inspiration from Silicon Valley culture.
- Frequently worked with accountants and developed a unique perspective on the profession despite not being part of it.
- Met a man named Pastor Silva, who related his experience with the 2004 Indian ocean tsunami that left his students orphaned and homeless. Was inspired to donate to the man and cover the children's housing and needs.
- Realized in that moment that his life was no longer merely about business but giving value to the people he worked with.
- Believes it's every businessperson obligation to be generous and help out.
- Encounter with a deputy chef who had her own By One Give One program pushed him farther down the path to founding B1G1.
What does Paul think is a key element of any business or organization?
- To have systems that delight and inspire, pushing others to contribute and be the best selves they can be.
What is “the power of small”?
- When you forge connections not with your product but with the outcomes your product can provide to your users.
What was the most challenging part of starting and growing B1G1?
- Gaining the cooperation of organizations and companies to assist with this initiative.
- Finding a way for B1G1 to be sustainable in and of itself.
Why does Paul think so few businesses factor giving back into their business models?
- The vast majority of businesses are typically smaller scale, and so the money they could give away is instead used to sustain themselves.
- B1G1 is designed to work with smaller business models like these; the challenge is gaining traction and attention.
- Businesses owners tend to also become obsessed with legacy and giving away eventually rather than in the moment; Paul wants them to “live” a legacy rather than “leave” one.
What’s one story involving B1G1 has especially affected Paul?
- The RIO Group, which focuses on recruitment, worked with local petrol companies in Australia to produce non-sniffable gasoline, reducing the amount of recreational gasoline sniffing by 94%.
Who has been the most impactful person in Paul’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- Masami Sato.
Who has been the most impactful person in Paul’s drive to do good?
- Once again, Masami Sato.
When Paul is having a bad day, what does he do to get himself out of his funk?
- Reads through his gratitude journal to remember what he’s grateful for.
What book does Paul recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
- Meaningful by Bernadette Jiwa
What is the best piece of advice related to happiness Paul has for our listeners?
- Find something you can feel grateful for.
Places to find Paul:
- B1G1

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is a national 501(c)3 non-profit food rescue organization, operating in 16 cities and headquartered in New York City, that provides solutions to prevent excess wholesome cuisine from being wasted. RLC provides services such as food waste consulting, excess food delivery, co-branding services, and tax credit assistance.”

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031: Why I Almost Didn’t Create This Podcast

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 09:00:58 GMT

A big reason it can be so daunting to put your own product or project out into the world is the fear that the market is just too saturated with similar ideas for your own to stand out. In fact, Dorothy ran into this same predicament when preparing to launch Do Well & Do Good. Thankfully, she also has firsthand experience that there will always be a way to make yourself stick out from the rest of the pack.

In this minisode, Dorothy debunks the limiting believe that a market is too overcrowded for you to contribute your own voice, expounds on her own apprehension in putting this podcast out into the world, and relates her validating encounter with another podcaster.

Show Notes:

Why it’s important to find a niche rather than general market for your work.
An anecdote from future Do Well & Do Good guest James Swanwick about how you can differentiate yourself from the competition.
How the Chris Harder show (check out Episode 24) almost deterred Dorothy from creating this show.
Dorothy’s meeting with Chris and Lori Harder (Episode 28) and when she realized she was on the right path.

Dorothy invites you to DM her on Instagram @dorothyillson if you would like to share your own experiences with time management and healthy work habits!

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030: Making Legal Services Affordable for Families with Dave Aarons

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 07:00:53 GMT

Dave Aarons is the CEO of Unbundled Attorney, which uses a network of lawyers to provide legal services to families who otherwise would not be able to afford them. A veteran of the legal industry since 2004, Dave aims to establish the first donation-based unbundled legal clinic in the United States. Dave does not think that prohibitive costs should come between the average family and solid legal representation, and that unbundled legal services are beneficial to the legal industry even if they seem new and scary.

In this episode, Dave discusses how his low-income upbringing fostered his self-reliant attitude, breaks down how unbundled legal services work, and asks you to reconsider how you engage with the social media you find comforting and secure.

Show Notes:

How did Dave’s formative years shape his beliefs toward money?
- Raised by single mother who had to rely on thrift and coupon shopping.
- Due to these circumstances he learned to appreciate everything he owned and every opportunity that came his way.
- Realized the need to be independent and self-reliant, especially after his bike was stolen and he had to earn the money to buy a new one.
Did his circumstances lead him to become an entrepreneur?
- Not really, because entrepreneurship is not especially stable or secure. Became an entrepreneur more out of stubbornness and wanting to have job and personal freedom.
- Realized residual payment through entrepreneurship would allow him to finance his hobbies and side-ventures.
What are unbundled legal services and why are they so important?
- Normally to retain legal services, you need to pay a high fee up front, which bars a lot of lower-income individuals from obtaining representation.
- Unbundled legal services allow you to retain an attorney for specific aspects of your case rather than for the entire case up front.
- Allows you to pay for the case each step at a time, accommodating for limited finances.
- Unbundled Attorney matches these clients to lawyers who provide these specific legal services.
How have traditional law firms responded to this service?
- Old school law firms are generally resistant to change, but the marketplace is forced to adapt due to the very high percentage (70-80%) of people who can’t afford traditional legal fees.
- It’s a matter of finding of more open-minded attorneys.
How was Unbundled Attorney born?
- Used to work for a provider that offered a variety of legal services under a single fee, but said fee was prohibitively high for the average family, even with discounts.
- Tried increasing discount percentages, but it was still too much for many people, so gradually started tailoring options service by service for flat fees.
Who has been the most impactful person in Dave’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- His mentor, Steve Douglas
Who has been the most impactful person in Dave’s drive to do good?
- His mother.
When Dave is having a bad day, what does he do to get himself out of his funk?
- Plays golf, writes in his journal,
What book does Dave recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines Into Massive Success & Happiness by Jeff Olson
What is the best piece of advice related to success Dave has for our listeners?
- Take a good, hard look at what you actually get out of the casual media you consume and whether or not it’s worth the free time you have.
Places to find Dave:
- Unbundled Attorney

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“Claire’s Place Foundation, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization providing support to children and families affected by cystic fibrosis (CF). Claire’s Place Foundation is named in honor of Claire Wineland, now a teenager, who has been living with CF her entire life. The foundation offers a Support Families Network and Extended Hospital Stay Grants to families affected by CF, offering both emotional and financial support. A young author of bestseller “Every Breath I Take, Surviving and Thriving with Cystic Fibrosis,” Claire’s unique inspirational model for people living with this disease has led her to be a TEDx Speaker and receive multiple awards including FoxTeen Choice Awards 2015, Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, Southbay Magazine’s“Top 10 South Bay Teen”, Looking Beyond LA’s “Soaring Spirit Award,” and winner of Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Small Nonprofit of the Year.” She has been featured on Inside Edition, The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, Huffington Post, ABC News, Cosmopolitan Magazine, People Magazine, Ladies’ Home Journal and many more. Claire’s Place Foundation is a way for Claire to give back with hope, strength, and joy and make meaning of what she has had to go through.”

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029: Why I Felt Like a Hypocrite This Week (And What It Can Teach Us)

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:00:43 GMT

In spite of her advice to reframe your reactions to negative situations and people only a week ago, Dorothy found herself wallowing in anger and self-pity after a disagreement with her partner. Thankfully the two of them were able to patch up their misunderstanding, but Dorothy felt hypocritical and realized how difficult it can be not to immediately give into your worst feelings when the going gets tough. So with this minisode, she discusses how you can build up your emotional muscle and forgive yourself for the occasional little slip-up.

Also: if you’re listening to this episode a day or two after it comes out, there’s still time to join our free Facebook community on vote on which of the non-profits nominated by our guests this month will receive a donation equal to 10% of Dorothy’s advertising agency’s income.

Show Notes:

Why Dorothy didn’t want to look at her problems in a different light as discussed in Episode 27.
How she and her partner were able to calmly resolve their disagreement.
Why it’s difficult to push back against a “woe is me” victimhood mindset.
Toning your emotional muscles so you can condition your emotional reactions over time.

Dorothy invites you to DM her on Instagram @dorothyillson if you would like to share your own experiences with time management and healthy work habits!

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028: A Tribe Called Bliss with Lori Harder

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 07:00:24 GMT

Hailing from small-town Michigan, Lori Harder grew up believing that her weight and anxiety would always define her. But after leaving home at the age of 18, Lori realized she could determine her own destiny and reshaped herself both physically and emotionally, becoming a three-time fitness world champion and transformational coach. With her husband Chris (check out Episode 24) she runs multiple seven-figure businesses, hosts the Find Your Happy podcast and founded The Bliss Project.

In this episode, Lori reveals how she gradually rewrote the story of her life, explains the importance of having a “tribe,” and lays out how her personal struggles influenced her philosophy toward doing good.

Show Notes:

What is the “Great Chicken Nugget Battle of 2006” and how did it shape Lori?
- In her mid-20s, Lori was trapped in “victim mode,” wanting to work in fitness and help other women but stuck at a personal standstill, eating and drinking simply to numb her anxieties.
- One night out, she started taking her personal frustrations out on husband Chris by throwing (dipped) chicken nuggets at him.
- Woke up the next morning realizing she had reached a personal low and that she couldn’t push her husband away along with everything else. It spurred her to make genuine changes in her life.
How did Lori go about rewriting the stories she had told herself?
- Took her three years to make smaller, though important, lifestyle changes, settling into healthier routines and behaviors.
- Started looking up local fitness competitions and who could help her with them, then set personal deadlines.
- Asked herself what she needed to do to actually accomplish her goals and then built plans around those answers.
- Small steps built to larger changes.
How does Lori define “tribe” and why is it so important?
- Your tribe is the people you interact with the most—friends, family, coworkers—and who influence how you live your life.
- Your tribe can reinforce positive and negative behaviors.
- Need to surround yourself with a tribe whose members help foster your best traits and support you on your ideal path.
Have people in Lori’s family followed her on this path?
- Used to have a very strained relationship with her family due differences in religious beliefs.
- She needed to really work with her family to improve their relationship in spite of these differences, finding new ways to connect.
- She did have to get away from them and move out of their environment for a while to find people who did support her healthier habits.
- It was a struggle because leaving her tribe was scary, uncertain territory.
- Now she’s strong enough to be with them while still maintaining her independence and help them in turn.
How can people stuck in a negatively reinforcing tribe set healthy boundaries?
- Make your perspective clear to them while also understanding their point of view.
- Make peace your outcome, even if it means putting the conversation on hold.
- Find a good time and place, especially if the discussion could turn into an argument.
How has Lori’s success allowed her to give back?
- When you’ve been a victim and/or had the victim mindset, you understand how low a person can feel and how they can get stuck in a pattern of anxiety and inaction.
- Success has afforded her opportunities to be the encouraging figure in other people’s lives.
- She can also pay for meals and services that actually help people. Thriving financial enables generosity.
Who has been the most impactful person in Lori’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- Her husband Chris.
Who has been the most impactful person in Lori’s drive to do good?
- Oprah Winfrey.
What are some constructive daily habits that Lori practises?
- Waking up, choosing to live in a happy, healthy way, then doing the necessary tasks to make that happiness a reality.
What books does Lori recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principle of A Course in Miracles by Marianne Williamson
- Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth by T. Harv Eker

What is the best piece of advice for achieving happiness that Lori has for our listeners?
- Regularly ask yourself what truly makes you happy, and how you can make each day fulfilling.
Places to find Lori:

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“We believe every child should have access to quality education. We create schools, programs and global communities around the common goal of education for all. 100% of online donations go to PoP programs.

PoP is guided by our revolutionary ‘for-purpose’ approach. Blending the head of a for-profit business with the heart of a humanitarian nonprofit, we rigorously measure the return on investment of every donor dollar we spend. Joy and passion are great, but results are what we’re all about.”

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027: Play This Game To Shift Your Emotions FAST

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 07:00:46 GMT

This week’s minisode deals with that unpleasant subject of feeling upset, angry, sad, or offended at someone else, or even just at a situation. These negative feelings weigh down on us, disrupt our relationships and can hold us back from taking strides in our own life. In the next few minutes, Dorothy explains how it’s our own interpretations of other people and events that affect us emotionally, rather than the people or events themselves, and suggests a helpful game you can play to shoo out those pesky negative thoughts.

Also: the November edition of the Do Well & Do Good challenge is coming up soon! In just over a week, our free Facebook community will vote on which of the non-profits nominated by our guests this month will receive a donation equal to 10% of Dorothy’s advertising agency’s income.

Show Notes:

Why our interpretation of people and events can affect our mood more than the people and events themselves do.
What interpretation are you choosing?
Tricking your brain into moving past anger through alternative interpretations.
The importance of taking 100% responsibility for your feelings in every situation.

Dorothy invites you to DM her on Instagram @dorothyillson if you would like to share your own experiences with time management and healthy work habits!

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026: Creating Passive Income Through Real Estate with Randy Molland

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 07:00:39 GMT

Randy Molland is a real estate investor based in Victoria, British Columbia. Randy aims to financially educate one million people and inspire them to invest in real estate. He and his business partner, Steven Arneson, successfully transformed their real estate investment and financial education group, The REInvestors, into a for-purpose business, with 100% of the profits from their monthly meetups supporting KidSport Victoria and allowing children from low-income families to participate in organized sports.

In this conversation, Randy discusses why real estate investment will allow you to live a more fulfilling life, explains why he began charging for The REInvestors’ meetups, and delves into why vulnerability is the most important business strategy he has.

Show Notes:

How did Randy become a real estate investor and get to where he is today?
- Grew up in a low income family, but set high goals for himself and aimed to own a house by the age of 24—which he managed to do!
- His mentor and strongest supporter was tragically fatally wounded in a job site accident, so Randy began seeing a counsellor who became a kind of life coach to him.
- Counsellor convinced him to get into real estate and put his money toward something constructive rather than wallowing.
What is Randy’s attitude toward therapy and counselling?
- Following the death of his younger brother at an early age, he learned the importance of both coming to terms with tragedy and making the best of it constructively.
Did he always plan to invest in real estate?
- It was a brand new idea to Randy, so he thoroughly educated himself on the subject.
- Realized how much real estate could positively affect people’s lives.
What does fulfillment mean to Randy?
- Being able to look back on your life and know you’ve made the most of all your resources, opportunities and potential.
Why is real estate such a good way for people to reach their fullest potential?
- Passive income, rather than income you have to be constantly working at to earn.
What does Randy do to protect his business from inevitable recessions and downturns?
- He effectively has two parallel businesses going: real estate investment and real estate investment education. Even if times get tough for buying real estate, there will always be a market of people looking to make the most of real estate when the economy improves.
What are the most common misconceptions when it comes to investing in real estate?
- That it’s easy, when it actually requires a lot of time, effort and learning.
- That you need to have money to be successful in real estate, when it is more about convincing those who do have money to invest theirs in a way that benefits themselves and you.
How do you convince others to purchase real estate?
- The property has to be appealing, and you need to have counter-arguments for any concerns the purchaser may have.
What are Randy’s tips for those looking to delve into real estate?
- Check out free resources (blogs, podcasts, etc.); familiarize yourself with terminology.
- Find a mentor and be willing to pay their fee.
What is the benefit of “paying” for friends and associates?
- There is more commitment, and an incentive to make the most of your association.
- He notes how more people started attending his real estate investment education classes once he began charging for them?
Has vulnerability proven to be an asset to Randy in his business?
- It’s the most important thing to his business: being open and honest about your goals and past forges stronger, immediate connections with clients and associates.
- Wrote about his approach as part of the book Being Unapologetic.
- He’s made more of an impact being vulnerable than when he was withholding those more painful parts of himself and his past.
How did Randy get involved in Thrive: Make Money Matter and turn The REInvestors into a for-purpose business?
- Heard of for-purpose business model through entrepreneur and speaker Cole Hatter. Went to one of Hatter’s events and was inspired by his story and experiences.
- Started charging for their investment classes because it incentivized them to fill every chair.
Why does The REInvestors donate to KidSport Victoria?
- Wanted to donate to a smaller, local organization whose managers they knew personally.
- Randy played sports from a young age, and he believes they teach kids important lessons about teamwork, initiative and dedication.
What are the best resources for those looking to get into real estate?
- Bigger Pockets, as well as the event FortuneBuilders.
Who has been the most impactful person in Randy’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- Ray Ostrander, his mentor for the last three years.
Who has been the most impactful person in Randy’s drive to do good?
- Cole Hatter.
When Randy is having a bad day, what does he do to get himself out of his funk?
- Speaks to his life coach girlfriend.
What book does Randy recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
What is one thing on Randy’s bucket list?
- Being able to eat whatever he wants, whenever, wherever in the world, within a 48-hour window.
What is the best piece of advice Randy has for our listeners?
- Live the kind of life where people will fight for the right to speak at your funeral.
Places to find Randy:
- The REInvestors
- RandyMolland.com
- Facebook
- Instagram

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“KidSport Victoria is a non-profit organization that is part of a national and provincial network of community based volunteer groups whose goal is to ensure that kids in financial need have access to the positive experience of sport and physical activity. We believe that sport and physical activity provides a life-long opportunity for self-expression, goal setting, dedication, positive thinking and increased self-confidence for kids.”

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025: No One Is Thinking About You (And Why That’s A GREAT Thing)

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 07:00:30 GMT

In this week’s minisode, Dorothy tackles a limiting belief that affects everybody across all professions: the fear that other people are not only thinking about your work and aspirations but judging you for them as well. This phobia can greatly hold us back and keep us from pursuing the dream career we otherwise know we could do well and do good at, especially in the age of social media where it’s easy to both broadcast the big changes in your life and receive criticism for them. If even the thought of other people’s dissenting opinions bothers you, then Dorothy has the ten-minute cure you need!

Show Notes:

An empowering snippet of advice from the late author David Foster Wallace.
Sorting all these imagined or unimagined opinions into groups:
- Old college friends and casual acquaintances.
- Family, friends, and the people who really do care for you.
Breaking down “crab mentality” and why groups push against non-conforming opinions.
Taking a results-based approach to opinions: do the people voicing their concerns have the life you want to live?

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024: The Power of Giving Out Loud with Chris Harder

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 07:00:11 GMT

Despite having a successful 11-year career as an executive partner in the banking industry, Chris Harder found that he was burned out and unfulfilled. So he massively switched gears by leaving banking and partnering with his wife, fitness and self-love expert Lori Harder. With Lori, he was able to develop and grow two multimillion dollar brands and finally achieve the satisfaction he’d been looking for. As well, he hosts the podcast For the Love of Money, helping people break through their financial anxieties and do real good with their wealth. Chris’ passionate generosity can be found in every one of his activities, be they professional or personal.

In this episode, Chris explains the difference between midwest and coastal financial values, the importance of giving publicly, and dishes out some tried and true debt reduction strategies.

Show Notes:

Why does Chris think so highly of growing up in the midwest?
- You develop really good morals, values and work ethic, which are great traits to bring to major business centers on the coasts.
Why was Chris okay with being booted out of college?
- He wanted to be out there in the working world, participating, and that he couldn’t do that in a lecture hall.
What beliefs about money were ingrained in Chris growing up?
- Traditional midwestern work ethic, however he believes his environment lacked the support for big, independent dreamers.
- You had to fit within a certain “box.”
What is the most common money blockage that Chris helps people work through?
- Your “tribe,” a.k.a. any very close community you’re part of; groupthink and shared ideals can hold back individuals with big ideas.
- Helpful to surround yourself with groups that encourage inventive, breakout thinking.
How does Chris’ financial beliefs affect his goodwill actions?
- If you want to make a major impact on poverty, social ills, etc., you need to have the resources to do it.
- Amassing wealth enables him to affect the positive change he wants to see.
Why does Chris think there’s so much same associated with being publicly generous, and how can we change that mindset?
- Other people don’t like thinking about the limitations and contradictions affecting their own money mindsets, so they push back against the generous.
- The only way to turn this tide is to give publicly to spawn a chain reaction of generosity.
- If you only “give in the dark,” you don’t inspire anybody. You need to develop your generous “muscle” by giving regularly and in spite of criticism.
What is Chris’ advice for those struggling with debt?
- There is good debt (a well thought-out and necessary business loan) and bad debt (credit cards, clothes, ephemeral purchases).
- You need to avoid the latter, “ego-driven” debt.
- Even try to avoid “big debt” as long as you can and bootstrap yourself until you’re confident in your business or service.
- Know that there are no shortcuts around this. You need to cut out the purchases you do not need and first pay off the smallest debts you have, focusing on the largest debts later.
How does Chris’ approach with wishful/magical thinking?
- He’s noticed most successful individuals not only have this kind of thinking but embrace it.
- For those not inclined to it, stay open-minded about it because people more likely want to work with you and provide you with opportunities.
What’s the difference between a “good” and “great” life?
- Living the good life is a constant reminder that there is something more for you out there.
- However, the gap between the two is close enough that you might trick yourself into thinking you’re better off without the great life.
- Seek out the tribe you don’t fully belong to yet and show them you can provide with value.

Who has been the most impactful person in Chris’ journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- His wife, Lori (a future guest!).

Who has been the most impactful person in Chris’ drive to do good?
- Network marketing in general.

When Chris is having a bad day, what does he do to get himself out of his funk?
- Meditation or working out.

What book does Chris recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

What is one thing on Chris’ bucket list?
- Getting more tattoos and seeing a Formula 1 race in Monaco.

What is the best piece of advice Chris has for our listeners?
- Consistency and action cure all, clarity comes from trial and error, sitting on the sidelines doesn’t solve anything.

Places to find Chris:
- For the Love of Money podcast
- Instagram

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

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023: Hacking Your Calendar for Maximum Productivity

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 07:00:42 GMT

In her second solo episode, Dorothy discusses a few tried and true methods for managing and making the most of your time so your work schedule isn’t too crowded or lopsided. While maybe not the most glamorous subject, solid time management keeps you on track and ensures you have the pacing and breathing room needed to make your work and ideas the best they can possibly be.

Show Notes:

Making appointments with yourself so no part of your day is left up to chance.
The danger of breaking the promises you’ve made to yourself.
The trick behind budgeting twice the time you need for each task.
Using your evenings to set yourself up for success every morning.
Why scheduling when you take a break is just as important as scheduling when you work.
Prioritizing planning and avoiding the pitfalls of multitasking.

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022: Creating Your Life’s Legacy with Michelle Aubrey

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 09:00:55 GMT

Michelle Aubrey is a successful leadership coach who supports business owners and entrepreneurs, encouraging them to use their gifts so that their businesses are in alignment with their values and leave lasting legacies. She is able to see past her clients’ limiting beliefs, helping them break through these insecurities and become the successful entrepreneurs they’re meant to be. Her coaching firm, Divinus Creatura, regularly donates a month’s worth of ever new client’s fees to Sponsors for Kenya, saving children from the slums and providing them with nourishment, education and nurturing.

In this episode, Michelle describes how a women’s boxing class led her to coaching, explains why she believes so many people are apprehensive about taking on a coach, and how her business is built around charitable action.

Show Notes:

How did Michelle get into the world of coaching?
- Originally had a boxing business (Evolution Me), which helped women relieve stress and achieve empowerment.
- Her business partner specifically wanted to create a class so the money could go toward an orphanage in Namibia.
- With boxing, they aimed to have women find their anger purposefully, a strategy Michelle currently uses with her coaching practice.
What drew Michelle to coaching?
- She believes she’s able to get through to who people truly are by conversing with them.
- She believes most people are inherently good, and loves offering support and seeing them win.
Why does Michelle think more people don’t turn to professional coaches?
- Believes that most people don’t want to be perceived as weak, even though coaching is less about tackling one’s weaknesses and more about bringing out their strengths.
- The emotional intimacy of letting a stranger in can also be very difficult to process.
What does Michelle notice is the most common struggle among her clients?
- People who are committed to the coaching work but don’t have the money or resources.
- She needs to convince them that the work they’re willing to put in to improve their lives really is worth the cost.
What is Michelle’s approach to a client who has very limiting and negative opinions about money?
- She first sees if the client is willing to look at money and their other issues from a different perspective.
- She also needs to convince them that they need to earn that money for a greater purpose than simply amassing wealth.
Why does Michelle think suppressing one’s emotions causes so many problems?
- People have the misconception that being upset, dissatisfied or depressed means they’re ungrateful for the opportunities they have.
- Not dealing with these emotions constructively means they can bubble up at a worse time.
What’s the ideal disposition between wallowing in negative emotions and ignoring them entirely?
- When you’re thinking in terms of possibility rather than just positivity.
- Emotional authenticity is more productive, recognizing how you currently feel.
- Suppressing something merely allows it to control you.
How can we break these negative emotional patterns and thought processes?
- Direct communication about your feelings and with the people you have difficulties with; avoid the compulsion for avoidance.
How does Michelle feel confidence impact the way we go about our lives?
- Confidence actually isn’t a prerequisite of taking action. Confidence actually results from taking action.
- She thinks that all people need is just one person to believe in and support them.
What role do habits play in trying to improve our lives?
- They’re VERY important. While every day isn’t the same, you need to be consistent about your constructive habits so that most of your days are good and rewarding.
- She sticks to a thorough morning routine that gets her ready for every day.
What does Michelle think are the first steps for someone who wants to achieve a personal/professional legacy but don’t feel like they’re moving in that direction?
- Helping them realize that we all have the ability to rewrite our own stories and carve out our own niches.
How did her coaching business start donating to Kenya?
- Deliberately modeled her business plan around it rather than having it be an afterthought.
- Results came about through this deliberate action.

Who has been the most impactful person in Michelle’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- Daryn Bridge, who brought her into the coaching world.

Who has been the most impactful person in Michelle’s drive to do good?
- Celebrities like Ashton Kutcher and Ellen Degeneres who make a point of charitable action through their work.

When Michelle is having a bad day, what does she do to get herself out of her funk?
- The atmosphere of a cafe.

What book does Michelle recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- Daring Greatly by Brené Brown

What is one thing on Michelle’s bucket list?
- Skydiving

What is the best piece of advice Michelle has for our listeners?
- Even if it doesn’t feel good, you’re still doing good.

Places to find Michelle:

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“Sponsors For Kenya was founded in early 2013 after a brief volunteer trip to Ngong and Mlolongo, Kenya in 2012. There was a clear need for safe housing, additional schools and support for the many vulnerable families and orphaned children in the area. We had helping hands and a will to make a difference. We decided to do what we can, because we can.”

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021: The Journey That Led Me Here (Dorothy’s Story)

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 07:00:59 GMT

If you’re looking for something a little different from Do Well & Do Good, you’ll want to check out its first mini-episode, where Dorothy dives deep into how she built a successful, flexible career for herself and where the advice she provides comes from. And going forward, you can now expect a mini-episode just like this one every Thursday!

In this minisode, Dorothy explains why she leapt from steady financial work to the startup sector, the struggles she endured launching her first business, and how those hardships influence her mission with Do Well & Do Good today.

Show Notes:

How did Dorothy’s parents influence her work ethic and career path?
- Both were entrepreneurs much like she would become. She wanted to have her father’s flexible schedule.
- However, being an entrepreneur wasn’t her focus when she went to college, instead aiming for job security and looking to work with a major accounting firm.
How did Dorothy enter the workforce?
- She was hired on as an intern with PricewaterhouseCoopers and accepted a full-time offer at their Chicago office going into her senior year.
Why was she drawn toward entrepreneurial work?
- She was introduced to a network marketing company, where she saw the opportunity to control her career without any limitations.
- Realized her success was only governed by how hard she was willing to work.
- Was introduced to personal development through figures such as Napoleon Hill, Eric Thomas and Les Brown, allowing her to realize just how much was possible to achieve in her life.
What Dorothy’s first startup experience?
- Introduced to co-founder of an early stage startup in Chicago.
- The business quickly became very successful and Dorothy received a crash course in business development.
- Learned from her boss and mentor there that where you work is less important than who you work for.
Why did Dorothy leave the company?
- That boss/mentor left, and Dorothy realized she didn’t want to give up her flexibility and autonomy.
- Decided to strike out on her own.
How did her entrepreneurial career start off?
- Was shaky the first few months as she didn’t have a plan. Made very little money and had to rent out apartment as Airbnb to make rent.
- Really had to focus on her mindset at this time.
When did things truly change for Dorothy?
- Her former mentor offered her a ticket to a workshop on Facebook ads.
- Workshop host was offering a $30,000 coaching program. The price was steep, but Dorothy knew that she would have to give up if she didn’t pursue it.
- Learned she had to take complete responsibility for her results and failures. Positivity and motivation were key.
Was this period difficult?
- Yes; she experienced quite a bit of self-doubt.
What kept Dorothy pushing forward during this time?
- Motivational books and podcasts were of great help.
- Focused on giving and knowing that her generosity would come back around.
- Also surrounded herself with a supportive network of successful people.
How did these struggles push Dorothy toward her current work?
- She realized that she couldn’t wait for other people to help her, that to live the life she wanted and affect the change she hoped to see in this world she would need to take responsibility for it herself.

DM Dorothy on Instagram at @dorothyillson to let her know if you’ve made it this far. She wants to know who you are and thank you!

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020: Creating Business Breakthroughs with Estie Rand

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 05:01:08 GMT

Estie Rand is the founder and owner of Strand Consulting, providing her clients with the personal clarity and marketing strategies needed to maximize their profits while minimizing effort and stress. She also hosts her own show, The Business Breakthrough Podcast, where she invites on fellow entrepreneurs to discuss their personal and professional challenges. Estie is committed to to not only assisting small business owners in need but ensuring they have the necessary resources to succeed without further assistance.

In this episode, Estie discusses her very early entrepreneurial experience, the new hire who drove her away from a steady job and toward her current line of consulting work, and why nonprofit owners need to understand the “business” aspect of “nonprofit business.”

Show Notes:

What beliefs about money did Estie’s family instill in her?
- Viewed money as “air,” allowing you to survive from day to day.
- Both a helpful and harmful belief: gave her workaholic drive that enabled her success, but also made her risk-avoidant.
Did Estie know she always wanted to be an entrepreneur?
- She always knew she wanted to both create products/services and make money off of them.
- Had her own name-bracelet business as early as the age of 10.
- Knew early on how to seek out desirable markets and take advantage of them.
Where did Estie go after finishing school?
- Applied to some corporate jobs, but really wanted to make more of a difference by going into nonprofit work.
- Never wanted to be a multimillionaire, just have enough. Nonprofit work was ideal for that, and she had side-hustles when needed such as hairstyling.
Why did Estie leave her nonprofit job?
- New hire basically ousted her from her situation and prevented further advancement.
- Breaking point was when this job started intruding on her home life. Her husband strongly advised that she quit.
What was that transition period like for Estie?
- Fairly comfortable as she was receiving both severance and unemployment money.
- While she initially didn’t want to work, she realized that the stay-at-home mom life was not for her. Ended up starting hip hop exercising classes.
What drew Estie toward coaching?
- Had a great appreciation for therapy from her own experiences, and felt that coaching focused on the part of therapy that allowed people to move forward and be their best selves.
How did Estie get her first client?
- Became her friend’s informal bookkeeper for $50 an hour.
What impact has Facebook had on people’s ability to run and promote small businesses?
- A “game-changer” at first, however Facebook’s algorithms are now negatively impacting smaller businesses’ ability to be seen.
- Has become pay-to-pay, with pages requiring owners to boost their posts.
How does Estie give back?
- Will subsidize clients looking to start their own business/organizations.
What are some of the biggest mistakes nonprofits make?
- Acting like a hobby or pastime rather than the business they actually are.
What does fulfillment mean to Estie?
- When she’s helped someone be more successful.

Who has been the most impactful person in Estie’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- Her husband, for always believing in her.

Who has been the most impactful person in Estie’s drive to do good?
- N.O., a mentor of Estie’s who sponsored therapy for her when she needed it.

When Estie is having a bad day, what does she do to get herself out of her funk?
- Listening to upbeat music.

- What book does Estie recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?

The E-Myth: Why Most Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber

What is the best piece of advice Estie has for those looking to get into business?
- Keep your eye on the ball, never forget your goals.

Places to find Estie:

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“Sister to Sister is a comprehensive resource and support network for Jewish divorced women. We focus especially on the needs of single mothers and young divorcees. Sister to Sister’s trained staff and extensive network of volunteers are keenly attuned to the needs of Jewish Orthodox single mothers and their children. Our mission is to help single mothers regain their footing and becoming independent, confident women and mothers. Sister to Sister serves a broad spectrum of single mothers in communities across the United States and Canada. If you want to be part of this special community, we’re eager to hear from you.”

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019: Offering Healing Through Art with Judith Eugene

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 07:01:56 GMT

Judith Eugene is the founder of the Loving Hands Group, as well as an instructor and practitioner within her organization. Once a successful architect,Judith left her chosen field following a turbulent chapter in her personal life where she realized that nothing is guaranteed and that her career was not as fulfilling as she had hoped. So Judith started the Loving Hands Group, which offers seniors and those living with disabilities throughout the Cleveland area the opportunity to take life-enriching classes and experience healing therapies.

In this episode, Judith discusses the difficulty of leaving architecture behind, elaborates on why Loving Hands Group is for- rather than non-profit, and gives advice to those seeking more fulfillment and meaningful action in their lives.

Show Notes:

What was Judith’s first job in her original career?
- Was an architect for twenty years, first working in New York City and then Washington, D.C.
- Architecture was the “logical combination” of her love for math, art and science.
What were the biggest challenges Judith faced as an architect?
- Working her way up the ladder, as well as figuring out what kind of architect she wanted to be.
What beliefs about money did Judith’s family instill in her?
- Parents grew up in the Great Depression, so she was taught to be thrifty and hardworking from an early age.
How has Judith’s attitude toward money changed throughout her career?
- Went from making considerable money as an architect to basically none after leaving that career, so she’s had to learn not to be fearful of financial insolvency.
- Doing the right thing became more important to her.
Why did Judith ended up changing careers?
- In the span of a year, Judith lost her mother, went through a divorce, was laid off from her architecture job, and she lost her job.
What is Judith’s advice for those going through a similarly turbulent period of change?
- To see these shake-ups as the universe guiding you toward a new path with new opportunities.
- If you want to be yourself and use your talents to help others, the universe will help you make that happen.
What was it like going from financial success to starting a business from scratch?
- It was a scary time, and one that didn’t see immediate results. She had to dig her heels in.
How was the Loving Hands Group created?
- Originally planned to help out her community when she retired.
- Learned her friend had a fulfilling job taking portraits of nursing home residents.
How did Judith decide that the Loving Hands Group should be a for-profit organization?
- Realized that being a non-profit meant that funding was not always guaranteed.
- She is leaving the possibility of non-profit work for the future.
What does the Loving Hands Group do for their clients?
- Work with and provide activities to seniors who live on their own or in assisted living facilities. Apart from activities, they are able to check in on these seniors for their family members.
- They also work with the directors of group and living homes, as well as local government and some companies.
How has Judith’s definition of fulfillment changed in the course of changing careers?
- She doesn’t think she truly knew what fulfillment meant until launching the Loving Hands Group.
- Fulfillment now comes from her actions in and of themselves rather than just the effects of those actions.
What is her advice for those looking to launch a similar for-profit, community-centric organization.
- Listen to your heart, figure out what your motivations are, and stick to them.
Who has been the most impactful person in Judith’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- Her brother, a fellow business-owner motivated to help his clients.
Who has been the most impactful person in Judith’s drive to do good?
- Her mother, the inspiration for the Loving Hands Group.
When Judith is having a bad day, what does she do to get herself out of her funk?
- Remembers that she has gotten through all of her previous bad days.
What book does Judith recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy by Sarah Ban Breathnach
What are the worst and best pieces of advice Judith has received?
- Don’t let yourself be scared, know that you’ve gotten through the worst before.
Places to find Judith:
- The Loving Hands Group – http://lovinghandsgroup.com/
- Judith’s phone number: 216 408 5578

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“The agency was founded in 1962 by a group of parents, frustrated by the lack of support services and quality education available for their children. While many services now are available for families, the system is far from perfect. The Arc of Greater Cleveland can provide desperately needed assistance by working with and on behalf of families to ensure that their family member with intellectual disabilities receives the services he/she needs to experience quality of life.

The Arc of Greater Cleveland has been an independent advocate fighting for the basic needs, safety and rights of children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities by helping families secure support services, financial assistance, housing, education and training, employment, health care and much more. The Arc of GC is the only independent voice in the area fighting for equal rights and equal access to services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.”

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018: Digital Marketing for Do-Gooders with Scott Paley

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 08:01:21 GMT

Scott Paley is the co-founder of Abstract Edge, a digital marketing agency for do-gooders. Scott had interest in technology from an early age. In college he taught himself HTML and created one of the first 500 websites in existence, a site for his college ACapella group. After school, he went into technology, but after seeing the success of others in the dot com boom, he joined with partners to start Abstract Edge.

One of their early projects was building an online presence for the Million Dollar March, which resulted in 750,000 people marching on Washington 9 months later. Since then, over half of their business has been with non-profits. Scott also co-founded the Nonprofit Leadership Lab with Joan Garry.

Show Notes:

What beliefs about money, concious or subconcious, did your family instill in you growing up?
- To be grateful. He felt very lucky. His parents were able to afford to buy him a computer in high school which is what inspired him to pursue a tech-related career.
You’ve said your values include integrity, fairness, being a great dad, and abundance. Why does abundance make the list for you?
- We are wired to compete and get the edge on other people. But you need to collaborate and join with others to determine the best solution to problems. Everyone ends up better off.
- If you’re not sure what to do, think about what’s best for the mission and you’ll know what to do.
Where did your career start and how did it evolve into founding Abstract Edge?
- Studied engineering in college and sang in an ACapella group. He taught himself HTML and built his group a website. One of the first 500 websites that there were.
- Worked at a large engineer software company. He was creating customer facing demos so he needed to learn marketing to be effective.
- Saw friends running companies and raising a lot of money in the dot com boom.
- Joined with friends to start a company building websites in 1999.
What was your transition like from Engineering to marketing?
- At the beginning he thought of it as a web design and development company. Willing to take on almost any project at first.
- Took on a client that was organizing a march on Washington for more common sense gun laws called the “Million Mom March”. She expected a couple thousand people. Nine months later 750,000 people marched. They became experts on building online grassroots movements. Non-profits began to gravitate towards them. Today they are over half their business.
- Realized the biggest way they could add value was by helping them understand strategy and marketing.
- They wanted to be seen as strategist and not just as a production shop.
What were the first few months like after leaving your job to start Abstract Edge?
- It was scary. There’s a certain comfort in the security of a paycheck. As a business owner, you are fully responsible for what is happening.
- He had lived frugally when he had his 9-5, so he had about a one year runway.
- In hindsight it wasn’t as big of a risk as it felt at the time. He could have gotten a job.
Now is a great time to start a business with limited capital upfront.
- There’s never been a better time to start a business. He partnered with Joan Garry to build a membership site The Nonprofit Leadership Lab. Their investment was paid back within months of launching the site. Over 1000 signed up in the first week. It now has 96% monthly retention.
- Go to thrivingnonprofit.org if you work in a non-profit for a free workshop that will also tell you about the Nonprofit Leadership Lab.
What advice would you give someone who is in a 9-5 and has entrepreneurial ambitions but doesn’t know where to start?
- Depends on what kind of entrepreneurial ambitions they have. Some ideas will require venture capital investment and a very different path, but that isn’t usually necessary in 2018. You can create a lifestyle-friendly business that will help a lot of people with very little investment.
- Online courses are plentiful to help you learn how to build an online business.
- Think about partnering with someone who has complementary skills. It’s very difficult to do everything yourself and do it well.

Who has been the most impactful person in Scott’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- His brother, one of the partners who co-founded Abstract Edge. Brought a focus on integrity and the desire to work on projects that would have a positive impact on the world. Also maintained a business focus to ensure they’d be profitable.

Who has been the most impactful person in Scott’s drive to do good?
- Donna Dees-Thomases who co-founded the Million Dollar March.

When Scott is having a bad day, what does he do to get himself out of the funk?
- Uses the 10% Happier app for meditation.
- Do something for himself, sit down at the piano or read a book for example. Disconnect.

Best piece of advice for our listeners.
- You can’t scale by yourself. You have to put people around you who are supporting what you do. Your most important long term skill is how to be a leader and build an effective team.

Places to find Scott, Abstract Edge, and the Non-Profit Leadership Lab:
- Abstract Edge – Www.abstractedge.com
- Non-Profit Leadership Lab
  - Waitlist: www.nonprofitleadershiplab.com
  - Free Workshop through Oct 25th: www.thrivingnonprofit.org

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

VH1 Save The Music is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids, schools, and communities realize their full potential through the power of making music.

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017: Helping the Forgotten Feel Seen with Nicholas Miaskowski

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 05:01:44 GMT

Nicholas Miaskowski is the co-owner of four successful businesses, one of which invests in the mobile home real estate market. He has overcome incredible struggles in his life, namely his brain cancer diagnosis from a young age. Following a period of depression and loneliness during his treatment, Nicholas found fulfillment helping the homeless population of Chicago and founded the non-profit organization Golden Wing Helping Hands, which delivers care packages to the less fortunate in the Chicago area.

In this episode, Nicholas discusses how his health issues pushed him toward a entrepreneurial career, why the mobile home real estate market is so profitable, and how he launched Golden Wing Helping Hands.

Show Notes:

What is Nicholas most excited about in his life right now?
- Being able to help so many people through Golden Wing Helping Hands
What beliefs about money did Nicholas’ family instill in him growing up, and were they helpful or harmful to achieving his success?
- Grew up in a family of entrepreneurs, and from early on knew that being an entrepreneur was the only way for himself.
- Cancer at an early age meant that regular 9-to-5 job wasn’t feasible for him
What role did Nicholas’ cancer play in shaping the person he became?
- Some family and friends drifted away from Nicholas during that time, so it forced him to be more independent and find his own validation.
How did he stay positive throughout his treatment?
- Family was very supportive and used entertainment to help distract him from the pain.
What is Nicholas’ advice for someone lacking in self-confidence?
- Surround yourself with confident and like-minded people, and it will reinforce your own beliefs just as networking reinforced his.
How does mobile home investment work, and why is it such a fruitful business opportunity?
- Nicholas is able to buy mobile homes formerly occupied by evicted tenants for a fraction of what they were originally worth, then sell them to buyers who are unable to qualify for regular bank loans.
- Inexpensive means of real estate investing, and allows people who previously rented to more easily become homeowners.
What’s Nicholas’ advice for those looking to get into real estate investment, specifically with regards to mobile homes?
- Seek out a mentor; Nicholas himself offers coaching for taking advantage of these opportunities.
When did he first recognize his drive to make a difference though helping others?
- Following his successful cancer treatment, he realized he didn’t want anyone else to endure the same loneliness he did.
- Wants to be a beacon for others.
How was Golden Wing Helping Hands created and why did homelessness become the issue Nicholas is passionate about?
- The way the homeless are often ignored by society resonated with how he felt ignored and abandoned during his cancer diagnosis.
- His charity began as a family tradition, giving care packages to homeless in the Chicago area. The experience greatly affected Nicholas and he decided to turn this act of charity into a proper organization.
Why is it so important to build a personal connection to the people Golden Wing Helping Hands gives care packages to?
- Allows Nicholas and his colleagues to understand each individual homeless person’s plight and what needs must be fulfilled to help get them off the streets.
What’s the best thing individuals can do to make a difference in the fight against homelessness?
- Making your own care packages can help, as well as taking the time to talk to these people.
What has been the biggest challenge in developing Golden Wing Helping Hands?
- Launching wasn’t so difficult because he hired someone to handle the technical/organizational details.
- His own health could get in the way, so he’s learned it’s important to ask for help when he needs it.
What advice does Nicholas have for young people looking to start their own non-profit?
- Understanding that anything is possible, ensuring that you have enough revenue to cover your own needs, and network with others who’ve started non-profits to see how they handle it.
What’s Golden Wing Helping Hands’ goal for 2019?
- Would like to give at least 2,000 care packages, and will be collaborating with Craig and Jenny D (see Episode 004!) for a public event.
How can the average person help out with Golden Wing Helping Hands?
- They’re always looking for people to assemble care packages and assist in event preparation.

Who has been the most impactful person in Nicholas’ journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- His parents.

Who has been the most impactful person in Nicholas’ drive to do good?
- Former professional wrestler Diamond Dallas Page.

When Nicholas is having a bad day, what does he do to get himself out of his funk?
- Meditate, listens to his favorite music, exercise or watch funny movies.

What book does Nicholas recommending to people most often?
- A Course in Miracles, by Helen Schucman
- The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life… (Before 8 A.M.) by Hal Elrod

What is one thing on Nicholas’ bucket list?
- To visit Japan again, but with more freedom than he did as a child on a Make-a-Wish Foundation trip, and this time to do a speaking engagement.

What are the worst and best pieces of advice Nicholas has received related to success?
- Worst: That you need to get up very early and work until very late.
- Best: Develop the right schedule for your body.

Places to find Nicholas:
- Meet Nicholas Miaskowski
- Golden Wing Helping Hands
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nicholas.miaskowski
- @NickMiaskowski on Twitter
- LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mobile-home-millionaire/

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“Golden Wing Helping Hands is a non-profit organization stationed in Chicago, Illinois. We create care packages for homeless adults and children filled with numerous necessities including: essential foods, clothing and toiletry items. We bring smiles to the streets by personally delivering each care package to individuals who need help. Homelessness is a serious issue and Golden Wing Helping Hands helps individuals get back up on their feet again. We encourage others to get involved, to give back to the community and to enrich and inspire others.”

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016: Cementing the Habit of Giving with David Frey

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 05:01:23 GMT

Formerly the senior VP for a nine-figure company, David Frey found that working for himself was not only more enjoyable but profitable as well. He has spent the last twenty years authoring multiple marketing training programs that have allowed other entrepreneurs to make their mark in the business world, with his Small Business Marketing Bible being chief among them. Since receiving a kidney transplant, David has shifted his focus to health and fitness and written a whopping 21 books on the subject, all part of his “Willpower Secret” program. On top of that, he volunteers in his hometown of Houston and works with the charity Village Impact, which builds schools throughout Kenya (check out episode 010 with Rachel Miller for more info!).

In this episode, David discusses his stumbles and successes writing ebooks, when a new hire is and is not worth it, and why schools mean so much to developing communities.

Show Notes:

How difficult was it for David to switch career paths when he had already sunk so much time and resources into his former line of work?
- It was actually fairly easy, as he had a lot of technical experience from his time in the Navy, giving him transferable skills.
What spurred him to start his own business?
- Received a sizeable severance package from his former employer following a merger, which gave him the financial boost to become an entrepreneur.
Why did he settle on marketing work?
- Had marketing experience, and was influenced by the rise in ebooks, so he combined his knowledge with this new passion.
What was his first ebook?
- Pitbull Secrets, a guide to training pitbull dogs.

How did his entrepreneurial career really take off?
- He drew the attention of local marketers and realized he could use his knowledge on the subject to coach them.
How did he learn all of these marketing skills?
- Primarily rom Dan Kennedy, an early pioneer in the field of marketing.
Did David have any early stumbles in his career?
- An ebook about making good grades in school. He only sold one copy!
What beliefs about money did David’s family instill in him growing up?
- Grew up middle class, with his family rarely going out and buying new clothes for him; inspired his frugality and work ethic.
What does David think is the biggest misconception young people have about financial success?
- That success will come easy, and that they’ll get more for less.
What is his advice for those looking to change their negative feelings toward money?
- Small wins will gradually and positively change your outlook and situation.
What are his tips for learning to trust others with work and in collaboration?
- If you can break even at your business within the first few months of hiring them, keep them on.
- Don’t hire cheap.
How has risk-taking played into David’s success?
- He’s definitely taken risks, but never ones that could bankrupt him.
When did he first recognize his drive to make a difference and help improve the world?
- Getting involved with a mission to Bolivia through his church.
How do Village Impact’s schools positively affect their communities beyond educating children?
- They’re beacons of hope, helping villagers realize there are future opportunities for their communities.
How does David volunteer in Houston?
- Volunteers through his church, at the food bank, and Nora’s House, which provides housing for families of people going through hospital stays and procedures.

Who has been the most impactful person in David’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- Dan Kennedy.

Who has been the most impactful person in David’s drive to do good?
- Amy and Stu McLaren, founders of Village Impact.

When David is having a bad day, what does he do to get himself out of his funk?
- He goes to the gym and listens to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

What book does David recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- The holy scripture for any faith you belong to.

What are the best piece of advice David has received?
- Don’t be a workaholic, and prioritize your life in favor of your family.

Places to find David:
- Facebook
- The Willpower Secret

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“Village Impact, formally known as World Teacher Aid, is a Canadian charity dedicated to bringing education to students in rural areas of Kenya.

Partnering with the local Kenyan government and VICDA (a Kenyan NGO), Village Impact has successfully built 11 schools. That’s 88 classrooms in Kenya, giving over 3000 students a daily education.

As an organization we chose to focus on education as it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

Donate a classroom and it will be a gift for years to come.

Our schools are not your typical school. Instead of just providing education, we make our schools awesome by fostering entrepreneurship.

With this focus the kids then become the spark that reignites the growth within their communities and villages.

With this in mind, we have created several entrepreneur opportunities for students within our high schools. These include yearly summits set to inspire and teach about entrepreneurship as well as business clubs and contests within our schools.

Together, Village Impact is dedicated to connecting the two villages (Kenya and the world), to have a lasting impact locally and globally.

Together we can learn from each other and help each other grow, resulting in lasting change.”

About Village Impact

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015: Building an E-Commerce Empire with Chad Rubin

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 05:01:33 GMT

After being let go from his comfortable Wall Street position during last decade’s recession, Chad Rubin turned his family’s vacuum company into the successful online retailer Crucial Vacuum, turning it into an eight-figure business in just seven years. He is also a top 250 Amazon seller and the co-founder of operations software company Skubana. On top of his business ventures, Chad is concerned with the environment and sustainability, planting trees to compensate for the paper used to make his companies’ air and coffee filters.

In this episode, Chad discusses his path from Wall Street finance to ecommerce, the benefits of direct-to-consumer retail, and why mentorship is so important to him.

Also: head over to the Do Well & Do Good Facebook community to vote on which non-profits nominated by our guests should receive 10% of Dorothy’s agency profits.

Show Notes:

What is Chad most excited about in his life right now?
- Building his businesses, specifically Skubana.
Why didn’t his parents’ brick and mortar vacuum business inspire him to become an entrepreneur?
- Parents lived beyond their means and were always struggling to pay rent while every other parent in town had successful careers in finance.
How did he go from working on Wall Street to selling vacuum components online?
- Was overworked on Wall Street, and meanwhile parents’ company was walloped by Walmart.
- Started researching ecommerce and convincing his parents to sell their parts online.
- Eventually let go from his finance job, which opened him up to pursue online retail.
What was Chad’s mindset when he was laid off?
- Was rattled because he had just proposed to his now-wife, but quickly took retraining and development classes. Saw an opportunity to help out his dad.
- Views being laid off as a blessing.
What advice does Chad have to those who have been laid off?
- Hard to feel good in the moment, but you can start looking for opportunities that your job previously closed off to you.
What beliefs about money did Chad’s family instill in him growing up?
- Parents were always preoccupied with paying the bills, which taught him the value of money.
- Still kind of paranoid about money, which is a good source of drive but can also cause anxiety in other aspects of his life.
What has motivated Chad the most to achieve financial freedom?
- Initially he needed to pay rent and the bills, but also not wanting to replicate what it was like growing up.
What’s one of the biggest misconceptions that Chad thinks young people have about achieving financial success?
- That you ever slow down; even successful entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for new avenues for success.
Were there moments that Chad wanted to give up and go back to his old job?
- Yes, but they were only fleeting moments.
Did Chad have to deliberately work on his mindset and stay positive?
- Yes, and he actually outsourced his warehouse division to cut down on personal and logistic stress.
What is the common approach to selling on Amazon, and how does it differ from what Chad teaches in his book?
- Amazon marketplace has 2-3 million sellers, like a very large digital flea market; instead, Chad sold direct to consumer, cutting out the middleman.
What are some similar direct-to-consumer companies?
- Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club, and other common podcast advertisers.
Does Chad think ecommerce is a good path for those looking to get out of the 9-to-5 rat race? And if so, how can they identify good opportunities in the marketplace?
- Understand that ecommerce is only 10% of all retail sales right now. There’s a lot of ground that can be capitalized on.
- If your venture does take off, you need to start working on your next before someone copies and improves on your current one.
How has risk-taking played into Chad’s success?
- He has an appetite for risk, because despite the dangers there’s greater benefit.
Does he find fulfillment through work or outside it?
- Yes, despite the risks and how time-consuming it is.
Is there any difference in the kind of challenge Chad faces with Skubana compared to ecommerce?
- Yes; ecommerce is primarily buying low and selling high; in software, you spend money simply building and improving.
What role has mentorship played in Chad’s own professional development and now that others look up to him?
- It’s good to have advice from people who’ve gone through similar professional struggles, and feels good to give back to those who come next.
What cause is Chad most passionate about?
- Teaching and mentoring those in need and at risk, specifically through the National Federation for Teaching and Entrepreneurship.
Why does Crucial Vacuum plant a tree for every one thousand filters sold?
- The filters are made from paper, so it makes sense to give back that way.
- Thousands of trees have now been planted thanks to this initiative.

Who has been the most impactful person in Chad’s drive to do good?
- His sister.

When Chad is having a bad day, what does he do to get himself out of his funk?
- The Calm app; going to a coffee shop or smoking a hookah helps.
What books does Chad recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Night
- Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business by Chris Ducker

What are the best piece of advice Chad has for our listeners?
- Understand what is it that you’re looking for, write that in a note to yourself, and read it again when you are in that line of work to ensure you’re still on the right path.
- Try to solve a problem with your work.

Places to find Chad:
- Email: chad@skubana.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschadrubin/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itschadrubin/?hl=en

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“NYC Mammas Give Back is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that provides infant essentials and support to agencies and shelters in the NYC area serving homeless pregnant woman and families and children (ages 0–5) at or below the poverty line.

“NYC Mammas Give Back provides a means for moms in the New York City area to support other moms and their families in need. We are made up entirely of moms who volunteer their time to this cause, regularly collecting, sorting and delivering a variety of new and gently used baby items for families in need. We also provide self-care services to the women we serve, as well as support for special events such as baby showers and holiday events held in conjunction with our partner agencies across the city.”

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014: Solving Impossible Business & Social Problems with Scott Spann

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 05:01:40 GMT

Scott Spann is the founder of Innate Solutions, a consultancy firm that takes a ground-up approach to identifying issues and negative trends in companies and other organizations, encouraging individuals to work together and find personalized, sustainable solutions without having to resort to a hierarchy. Having worked in IT and marketing, and even having comprehensively studied martial arts, Scott believes in naturally occuring conflict resolution and protecting the environment.

In this episode, Scott discusses the benefits of Innate Solutions’ approach to group problem-solving, how to win over uncooperative group members, and why he looks to nature for solutions.

Show Notes:

What is Scott most excited about in his life right now?
- Looking for opportunities to unite people during these chaotic times and help them all find a way out on the other side of this period of social/political/economic upheaval.
How did Scott’s career path lead him to found Innate Strategies?
- Has had a very diverse career path, taking him through Quadalupe, training in martial arts, and IT and marketing consulting.
- Realized no one in his lines of work was really happy, so spent a period travelling around the United States, later working in trauma psychotherapy.
What strategies do Scott and Innate Solutions make use of when helping corporations and organizations solve disputes and internal issues?
- Avoid top-down/hierarchical solutions, and instead having individuals and groups within these organizations come together with ground-up solutions that address everybody’s needs.
- Tries to find a common “reality” or worldview among each organization’s workforce.
- Brings each department together one at a time; from there, conflicts and asymmetries are identified and addressed.
- Creates a “map” of a company and its issues.
How does Scott cut through the noise of different priorities and causes within an organization to figure out which solutions will work the best?
- He uses kind of “math” that does not rely on the group having complete consensus on certain issues.
- Process works iteratively, one step at a time, rather than trying to make sweeping changes and causing additional conflict.
How does he deal with managers and leaders who don’t believe his strategies will work?
- In one case, he offered to waive his fee in case the strategies didn’t pan out; but when the manager saw that their employees were already more cooperative and communicative they acquiesced.
Why is Innate Solutions’ approach more sustainable than system dynamics (previously the benchmark for finding solutions in complex systems)?
- They focus on both the human (psychological) side and on creating clarity so that everybody involves understands their own needs and the needs of others in their organization.
- 90-day period pushes employees to figure out strategies they can rely on going forward after the consultancy ends.
How does Scott deal with “bullies,” i.e. individuals who do not want to participate in the process?
- Tries to genuinely connect with them and build a personal rapport, turning their cynicism about the process into optimism.
- For disruptive individuals, other members of the group can actually shame the bad faith actor into cooperating.
Which project is Scott most proud of?
- Brokering a resolution between government and rebels in Guatemala.
What kind of non-profit organizations does Scott work with?
- Chairman of the board for International Rivers, which seeks to protect the world’s remaining free-flowing rivers from damming.
- Also chairman of the board for Bioneers, which focuses on nature-based engineering solutions.

Who has been the most impactful person in Scott’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- Buddha or Jesus Christ for their focus on trust, cooperation and humanism..

Who has been the most impactful person in Scott’s drive to do good?
- The people he works with.

When Scott is having a bad day, what does he do to get himself out of his funk?
- Focuses on meditation, prayer, nutrition and exercise.

What book does Scott recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- There are a few, but he spent a lot of time with the Shanti Christo Foundation’s The Way of Mastery: The Way of the Heart, the Way of Transformation, the Way of Knowing.

What are the worst and best pieces of advice Scott has received?
- Worst: Focus on taking care of yourself first in a crisis.
- Best: Trust yourself, and recognize when your ego is talking vs. your true self.

Places to find Scott:
- Scott’s homepage
- Innate Strategies website

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“Since 1985, International Rivers has been at the heart of the global struggle to protect rivers and the rights of communities that depend on them.

We work with an international network of dam-affected people, grassroots organizations, environmentalists, human rights advocates and others who are committed to stopping destructive river projects and promoting better options.

We seek a world where healthy rivers and the rights of local communities are valued and protected. We envision a world where water and energy needs are met without degrading nature or increasing poverty, and where people have the right to participate in decisions that affect their lives.

Based in four continents, our staff has expertise in big dams, energy and water policy, climate change, and international financial institutions. We support partner organizations and dam-affected people by providing advice, training and technical assistance, and advocating on their behalf with governments, banks, companies and international agencies. The focus of our work is in Latin America, Asia and Africa.”

About International Rivers

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“Bioneers is an innovative nonprofit educational organization that highlights breakthrough solutions for restoring people and planet. Founded in 1990 in Santa Fe, New Mexico by social entrepreneurs Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simons, Bioneers has acted as a fertile hub of social and scientific innovators with practical and visionary solutions for the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges. A celebration of the genius of nature and human ingenuity, Bioneers connects people with breakthrough solutions and each other. Our acclaimed annual national and local conferences are complemented by extensive media outreach including an award-winning radio series, book series, and role in media projects such as Leonardo DiCaprio’s film The 11th Hour. Our programs further focus on Women’s Leadership, Indigenous Wisdom, Community Resilience Networks, and Leadership Development and Youth.”

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013: Taking Your Creative Passion From Hobby to Business with Jennifer Allwood

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 05:00:54 GMT

Jennifer Allwood is the founder of home decor site The Magic Brush, as well as a business coach who focuses on helping people in creative fields–art, decorating and design–make a career out of doing what they love. A home decoration specialist who has appeared on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Jennifer has over half a million social media fans and coaches over 2,000 business owners on a monthly basis. Her podcast, The Jennifer Allwood Show, aims to give listeners the support and resources they need to succeed.

In this episode, Jennifer discusses what challenges creative entrepreneurs need to prepare themselves for, the importance of social media in getting your creative business off the ground, and how a follower in need pushed her to give back to her community.

Show Notes:

What is Jennifer most excited about in her life right now?
- Recently moved into a new house and husband has retired, so she’s focused on redecorating her home and just running her business from day to day.
How did Jennifer first leap into entrepreneurship?
- After buying a house when she was only 21, Jennifer went back to school to take computer courses as she didn’t think she could make a career from her decorating alone.
- After being laid off from a computing job, she spent a lot of time at home wondering how she could make ugly things gorgeous, so she sought out local decorating classes and went door to door looking for interior designers.
Why was her small decorating business so successful so early on?
- She had a firm grasp of social media and how to use it effectively to score clients and attract business.
What unique challenges do creatives face in running a business?
- Failing to understand that social media is the storefront of the 21st century, and that in order to draw clients you need to be social and build trust.
Did Jennifer always have entrepreneurial ambitions?
- Never. But when she saw the benefits of social media early on she realized there was a market for her work and saw an opportunity. Considers herself fearless when it comes to trying new ventures.
What are some basic steps a creative entrepreneur should take?
- Check out Jennifer’s Hobbyist to Business Owner starter pack: https://bit.ly/2nGUox3
- Have your site, branding and social media on lock from the outset.
- Acquire tax ID number, move beyond your immediate social circle.
What is the biggest misconception that creative people have about achieving financial success?
- The “starving artist lie,” that it’s impossible to make a decent living income in the creative space.
- Thinking of money as inherently evil when the actual problem is love of money for money’s sake. Money is actually a tool that you can use to afford yourself greater opportunities.
When did Jennifer first recognize her drive to make a difference and give back?
- She and her husband are longtime practising Christians, so they have been getting involved with social issues and charity for a long while.
- Was moved by an online follower’s plight to start giving away items she didn’t need. Wants to make sure other people’s struggles are seen and addressed.
What’s Jennifer’s advice for someone looking to turn around the struggling artist mentality or help with their perception of money?
- Seek out a mentor, be it a therapist, counselor or job coach.
What organization is Jennifer especially passionate about?
- Run to Stop It, which helps victims of the sex trafficking industry find treatment, support and a role in society.

Who has been the most impactful person in Jennifer’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- Her children.

Who has been the most impactful person in Jennifer’s drive to do good?
- God.

When Jennifer is having a bad day, what does she do to get herself out of her funk?
- Turning her focus toward other people's problems rather than her own.
What book does Jennifer recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- Crash the Chatterbox: Hearing God's Voice Above All Others by Steven Furtick
What is one thing on Jennifer’s bucket list?
- Would like to visit Hawaii, which is now possible since her husband has retired.

What is the best piece of advice Jennifer has received?
- Have even the smallest iota of belief that you can push forward and succeed.

Places to find Jennifer:

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“We are looking to have 2500 people donate $100. Now is the time to start saving, working, raising your donation! Children have ran lemonade stands, families have had garage sales, some have worked overtime… whatever your method, we encourage you to get involved at any level! Even if it isn't $100, your gift is needed! Maybe it's more than $100. Rally your family, your friends, your neighbors, and let's see a difference in our community!”

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012: From Making Movies To Making An Impact with Darryl Roberts

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 05:01:39 GMT

Darryl Roberts has had one of the most varied careers of any guest yet on Do Well & Do Good, having hosted parties for Chicago Bulls stars, ventured into fiction and documentary filmmaking, and even arranging peaceful protests against the policies of large corporations. Now with the Be Me Be Free Campaign, he’s hoping to ignite a conversation about the anxiety affecting many young people today and help them seek treatment.

In this episode, Darryl discusses the rough-and-tumble beginning to his career as a party promoter, how he transitioned into filmmaking and even furniture design, and the ways he’s helping America’s youth address beauty standards, bullying and anxiety.

Show Notes:

What beliefs about money did Darryl’s family instill in him growing up, and did they impact him positively or negatively?
- Didn’t grow up with many beliefs specifically regarding money; his parents focused more on fostering his sense of love and humanity.
- Consequently he didn’t really have solid concept of money, leading to daring and reckless expenses in spite of a scarcity mindset; saw money as a means of escaping his surroundings.
How did Darryl initially find success?
- Became a promoter on the side in his early 20s while working at a gas station.
How did he get his promotion business going?
- Knew another promoter who would throw very successful parties where hundreds and thousands of peoples would show up.
- Tried throwing parties himself, but in the beginning very few people attended and he was losing money organizing them.
- Stepfather thought Darryl should give up his dream, but he pressed forward just to prove him wrong.
- Convinced then-Chicago Bulls player Reggie Theus to attend one of his parties for a fee, and his presence encouraged over 2,300 people to attend. Eventually even Michael Jordan attended his parties.
How did Darryl’s party promotion venture come to an end?
- Because he didn’t have a solid concept of money, he overspent and found himself broke in spite of his significant promotion income.
How did he end up breaking into the Los Angeles film industry?
- The entire vibe of L.A. inspired him to get into filmmaking, so he visited the Samuel French book store and bought comprehensive guides on the subject.
- His girlfriend’s brother was able to raise investment money for his first movie, The Perfect Model.
- This movie was neither a critical nor financial success, but that only pushed him further. The follow-up, How U Like Me Now, did well through an independent distributor and later in the burgeoning home video market.
What inspired Darryl to keep going in spite of these early stumbles, and how was he able to find investors for his projects?
- Was trying to court a woman who was a successful financial advisor. While they ultimately didn’t date, she was willing to back his second film?
- “No” wasn’t a possibility for him.
What did he do after releasing his first two movies?
- Didn’t make a lot of money from How U Like Me Now in spite of its financial success thanks to the distributor’s “creative accounting.”
- Reporter friend asked Darryl if he wanted to do entertainment commentary and reporting for the local NBC affiliate. Worked in that position for two years, where he got over his fascination with being a movie star as he preferred recognition as a TV reporter.
- In New York, visited the Paramount Hotel where he was inspired by its beautiful and stylish interiors designed by Philippe Starck. This led him to a stint in making furniture in the style of other designers.
What does Darryl think is the key to his success in breaking into such varied fields?
- Used to think it was because he was fearless and wasn’t worried about the consequences of failure.
- Has been told he’s able to manifest spirit and sheer will in an almost shamanistic fashion.
Why did he move toward documentary filmmaking?
- His first doc, America the Beautiful, was inspired by his own fascination with beauty along with America’s own obsession with the subject.
- The follow-up, America the Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments, calls into question the validity of the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the go-to standard for physical health.
How did Darryl get involved in the controversy the Abercrombie & Fitch CEO’s remarks about their line of clothes not being designed for overweight people
- Spoke with a teenage girl who was offended by that statement and encouraged her to stage a peaceful protest; he also called up various members of the media to cover it.
- Also taught the girl how to put together a proper presentation, leading the company to walk back their earlier statements and foster an anti-bullying campaign.
What is the Be Me Be Free campaign all about?
- Helping people find a sense of purpose in their work and daily life, as well as teaching them to deal with chronic and acute anxiety.
- Students are emailing in their own anecdotes about anxiety, and the story chosen will have a film made about it.
What can we as individuals do to destigmatize anxiety in our society and help young people dealing with these issues to find help?
- Darryl says a lot of people don’t realize their issues are actually anxiety to begin with, so the trick is helping people identify their symptoms.
- There also needs to be a greater push to provide less expensive mental healthcare to people in lower-income and minority communities.
How can people contribute to Be Me Be Free?
- The campaign accepts a variety of media, including stories, songs, videos, poems, etc.

Places to find Darryl:
- Be Me Be Free Campaign
- America the Beautiful Documentary Site

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

Instead of the usual non-profit donation link, this episode’s challenge is tied into the Be Me Be Free Campaign. Contact challenge@dowellanddogood.co to see how you can contribute to the campaign!

Submit Your Story to Be Me Be Free!

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011: From $400k in Debt to a 7-Figure Business with Ronsley Vaz

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 05:01:28 GMT

Ronsley Vaz is the founder of Amplify, an award-winning content marketing agency. In the course of three years, Ronsley dug himself out of massive debt from his failed restaurant to starting this seven figure business. He also hosts the podcasts Bon Appétit and Should I Start a Podcast, and launched We Are Podcast, the first podcasting conference in the southern hemisphere. Ronsley sits on the board of Free to Shine, an organization that prevents sex trafficking by fostering community and education in impoverished parts of the world.

In this episode, Ronsley discusses his long but ultimately fruitful climb out of debt, how he became involved in anti-sex trafficking initiatives, and how to go about approaching our own daunting debts.

Show Notes:

What is Ronsley most excited about right now?
- The upcoming We Are Podcast conference (October 18-20 this year), where he and his group will launch the Amplify Impact sustainability and anti-sex trafficking initiative.

What beliefs did Ronsley hold about money growing up and how did they influence his success?
- Used to hold deeply ingrained belief that money corrupted people, but after realizing how greatly he valued freedom he started to view money as a tool to enable freedom.

Where was Ronsley in his personal journey when he came to this realization?
- His restaurant had just failed, leaving him over $470,000 in debt.
- Experience taught him that running a successful business requires many skills, some of them not formally obtained.

How did the failure of Ronsley’s restaurant and being so in debt impacted his mindset about money?
- Felt that he lacked self-worth and didn’t have anything to give.
- Money didn’t feel important in and of itself, more that by not making money and being so in debt he didn’t feel like he was contributing to society.

What’s Ronsley’s advice for those wanting to take control of their debt?
- Taking it one step at a time and trying not to think of his debt as a mountain to climb.
- Never stop following your gut instinct.

How did Amplify begin and grow?
- After losing his restaurant and going through several jobs, Ronsley took an entrepreneurial course called Key Person of Influence; helped him get out of his head.
- Started and sold podcast training program Broadcast Your Message, earning him $32,000 in a week. Built up from that training program, ultimately creating the We Are Podcast conference and then Amplify.

Does Ronsley think that trying to enact his goals right away rather than plan them contributed to his success?
- He sees the benefit in going “all out” and figuring out what does and doesn’t work along the way.

What were the biggest challenges in getting that first We Are Podcast off the ground?
- Wasn’t worried so much about losing money as hurting the credibility of his clients and collaborators if the conference didn’t work out.
- Countered this by creating a backup plan for every conceivable scenario.

What challenges is the Free to Shine initiative trying to address?
- Many girls who become victims of sex trafficking are sold because of the very poor economic conditions of their communities. Traffickers only tell parents that the girls will have a better life.
- Free to Shine provides basic needs (food, water, shelter, clothing) and education to these locations and helps to foster an important sense of community.

How does Ronsley feel that achieving professional success has allowed him to give back?
- He has always been one to give, even during his period of intense debt after the closure of his restaurant.
- Giving back is basic decency, and financial success makes that all the more easier.

Who has been the most impactful person in Ronsley’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- Himself

Who has been the most impactful person in Ronsley’s drive to do good?
- Everyone around him; he can see inspiration anywhere.

When Ronsley is having a bad day, what does he do to get himself out of his funk?
- Ten minutes on the Calm meditation app; getting out of his own head helps.

What books does Ronsley recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumphs by Ryan Holiday
- Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza

What are the worst and best pieces of advice Ronsley has received?
- Worst: “Build it and they will come.”.
- Best: “It’s not about achieving the goal; it’s the person who you become as a result of trying to achieve that goal.”

Places to find Ronsley:
- MustAmplify.com
- Ronsley’s Profile

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination: Free to Shine

“Mission: We prevent the trafficking and exploitation of girls by strengthening family and community systems to prioritise the safety and education of their children.

Vision: Educated girls, free from sex trafficking, leading and shaping their communities and country.

Values: Safety, Education, Community, Equity and Strength”

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010: How Building a School Changes Lives with Rachel Miller

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 05:01:00 GMT

Rachel Miller started blogging during maternity leave and while raising her children, with one blog leading to another and another and eventually viral popularity. Today, she is a highly regarded speaker and bestselling author, with some of her work featured on high profile shows such as Good Morning America. Starting in 2017, she began teaching others how to put their own blogs front and centre on the Internet, and through the charity Village Impact she helped build a school and well in Kenya for over 300 students.

In this episode, she discusses what set her down the path to blogging, how to optimize monetization for your sites, and how her family's financial attitudes shaped her path to success.

Show Notes:

What is Rachel most excited about right now?
- The school she helped build in Kenya.

What was her first blog about, and how did it become the launching pad for her accomplishments?
- “Quirky Momma,” which focused on bringing up her children.
- Was at home raising her kids/on maternity leave and found herself unstimulated and bored.

How did Rachel monetize her sites?
- Used AdThrive, which allows her to bring it over $5,000 a month.

What inspired her to launch another site?
- Overhearing a conversation suggesting her first site was only succeeding through seed money and residuals.

Was it Rachel’s original goal to grow Quirky Momma into a vastly successful site?
- All she really wanted was to have an impact and to brighten up people’s days.

What is a good tip to help bloggers organically expand their readerships?
- Current Facebook algorithms mean posts are driven and popularized by comments. Engagement = popularity.

How do you encourage engagement on your posts?
- Invite your readers to interact. Tell them to share it with friends who’ll find it relevant. Ask them what they think.

How did her family’s financial attitudes growing up affect Rachel’s today?
- Came from a family of entrepreneurs, with a lot of time spent struggling and just above the poverty line.
- This meant that she was prepared to go through low-income periods while blogging.

What does Rachel think is the biggest obstacle preventing young people from obtaining financial success?
- They don’t think it’s possible for themselves, but it is achievable if they buckle down and work.

What has motivated Rachel the most to achieve financial freedom?
- Definitely her children and wanting to keep them out of poverty.

Where and how did Rachel find fulfillment?
- She had to find it in multiple places, not just through writing but visual art as well.

Has Rachel’s definition of fulfillment changed throughout the years?
- She’s always found fulfillment in making people happy, but how she can make people happy has changed throughout the years.

What cause is she most passionate about giving back to?
- Right now, it’s helping severely disadvantaged communities.

Is giving back something that Rachel has always done, or only once she met a certain level of success?
- Giving back has always been essential to her, even when money was tight for her.

How does she instill the importance of giving back in her own kids?
- Fostered sharing attitudes from a young age, using questions to guide their thinking.

Who has been the most impactful person in Rachel’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- Perry Belcher

Who has been the most impactful person in Rachel’s drive to do good?
- Stu McLaren, the creator of Tribe and Village Impact

When Rachel is having a bad day, what does she do to get herself out of her funk?
- She looks at her “proof folder,” which catalogues the people in her blogging course who are succeeding.

What book does Rachel recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?

The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less by Richard Koch

Eat That Frog: Brian Tracy Explains the Truth About Frogs by Brian Tracy

What are the worst and best pieces of advice Rachel has received?
- Worst: Hustle hustle hustle at the expense of everything else.
- Best: Focus on your audience.

Places to find Rachel:
- RachelMiller.com
- Moolah.Life

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“Village Impact, formally known as World Teacher Aid, is a Canadian charity dedicated to bringing education to students in rural areas of Kenya. Partnering with the local Kenyan government and VICDA (a Kenyan NGO), Village Impact has successfully built 11 schools. That’s 88 classrooms in Kenya, giving over 3000 students a daily education. As an organization we chose to focus on education as it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Donate a classroom and it will be a gift for years to come. Our schools are not your typical school. Instead of just providing education, we make our schools awesome by fostering entrepreneurship. With this focus the kids then become the spark that reignites the growth within their communities and villages. With this in mind, we have created several entrepreneur opportunities for students within our high schools. These include yearly summits set to inspire and teach about entrepreneurship as well as business clubs and contests within our schools. Together, Village Impact is dedicated to connecting the two villages (Kenya and the world), to have a lasting impact locally and globally. Together we can learn from each other and help each other grow, resulting in lasting change.”

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009: Empowering The Craniofacial Community with Thane & Cynthia Murphy

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 05:01:47 GMT

Cynthia Murphy was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, and her husband Thane is a disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Both of them have become successful entrepreneurs and philanthropists in spite of their respective adversities, creating Assuaged, a website and app that points health-conscious users toward organic and vegan food choices. As well, they advocate and run online resources for those affected by craniofacial disorders.

In this conversation, Thane and Cynthia discuss how a plant-based diet helped the two of them overcome their own physical challenges, how they give back to those suffering from similar disabilities, and give advice to those looking to create similar apps.

Show Notes:

What was it like for Cynthia to grow up with Treacher Collins syndrome, and how did these experiences shape who she is today?
- Faced discrimination for her physical appearance both in her personal life and at work.

What steps can people suffering from significant physical disabilities take to bolster their self-image and drive?
- Cynthia poured all of her resources into working so she could earn something, be it money, education or respect.
- Never undervalue education and how it can enrich your life experience and how you interact with others.

How did Thane treat and ultimately heal his physical condition?
- Cut out convenient junk food and snacks, researched how one’s diet affects and health and longevity of their organs and systems. That’s how he came to settle on a plant-based diet.
- Through a vegan, organic, plant-based diet, Thane went from obesity to being in the top percentile of healthy veterans.

How difficult was it for the two of them to make such a massive lifestyle change?
- Actually not that difficult. The real challenge was consistently reading labels and being mindful of ingredients.

How did the Assuaged app come to be?
- Realized that guidance was the trickiest part to making healthy diet a habit. Assuaged is designed as a guide to the best ingredients and dishes.
- They got the name from the movie Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.

What was the most challenging part of making Assauged a reality?
- Letting go of their financial fears, accepting that the app might be a loss and just going forward with it.
- Focusing on helping at least one person or family.

What’s their advice for someone who has an idea for an app but aren’t sure how to start?
- Just get started. Actually take tangible steps.
- If you don’t know how to develop on your own, find a solid development team to outsource it to.
- Make sure that your code is copyrightable.

Do they have plans for selling the Assuaged app?
- No. They’re interested in keeping it their own.

What was the entrepreneurship learning curve like for the two of them?
- Thane and Cynthia have been personally limited by their own disabilities.
- Needing to stay on top of the work while also feeling satisfied.

How have mentorships impacted their professional journey?
- Bestselling author Bonnie Hearn Hill; Cynthia contacted her when wanting to write a memoir. Bonnie was honest with Cynthia about the importance of becoming self-reliant and gaining control over her anxieties.
- Bonnie also introduced them to Craig and Jenny D (see episode 4).

When did Cynthia realize she wanted to become an activist for the craniofacial community?
- After having a negative experience auditioning for America’s Next Top Model.
- While she didn’t get the part, she realized she had the courage to put herself out there.

How does Cynthia think her experience growing up might have been different had social media existed back then?
- She thinks such direct access may have invited abuse, but on the other hand it’s great for raising awareness.
- May have been much harder than what she experienced.

What inspired Cynthia to create a craniofacial social media community?
- Movies like Mask and Wonder made her realize that audiences were being exposed to craniofacial disorders through media, and that people living with those conditions could better speak to their own experiences online.

What are the best things the average person struggling with a craniofacial disorder can do to raise awareness of these conditions?
- Be authentic online. Be brave and put yourself out there.

How has their definition of fulfillment has changed as they’ve gotten older and gone through their experiences?
- They started thinking of a more fulfilling diet, one that covers all of the necessary nutritional bases.

Who has been the most impactful person in Thane and Cynthia’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- Bonnie Hearn Hill.

Who has been the most impactful person in their drive to do good?
- Each other, and their families.

When Mike or Cynthia is having a bad day, what do they do to get themselves out of their funk?
- Take a nice walk; essential oils (geranium, rosemary, lavender, peppermint).
What book do Thane and Cynthia recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, by Simon Sinek

What is one thing on their bucket list?
- Would like to travel overseas to Rome.

What are the worst and best pieces of advice Thane and Cynthia has received?
- Worst: Anything that focuses on denial.
- Best: Anything focused on affirmation and accomplishment (“I did,” etc).

Places to find Thane and Cynthia:
- Assuaged.com

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“Children’s Craniofacial Association is a national, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Nationally and internationally, CCA addresses the medical, financial, psychosocial, emotional, and educational concerns relating to craniofacial conditions. CCA’s mission is to empower and give hope to individuals and families affected by facial differences. CCA envisions a world where all people are accepted for who they are, not how they look.”

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008: The Self-Help Addict with Daniel Gefen

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 05:01:00 GMT

Daniel Gefen is the #1 bestselling author of The Self Help Addict: Turn an Overdose of Information Into a Life of Transformation, and the host of “The Daniel Gefen Show” and “Can I Pick Your Brain?” podcasts. He also founded the Daniel Gefen Media Group, which helps others launch their own podcasts, and launched Podbooker.com, which allows podcast hosts and their guests easily link up. Through family history and personal experience, he’s fascinated by people’s relationships with money, and is driven to give back to his community.

Show Notes:

What is Daniel most pumped about in his life right now?
- Being on this show!
What beliefs about money and success did Daniel’s family instill in him? And how helpful or harmful have these beliefs been?
- Grandfather was a concentration camp survivor who became independently rich after being liberated, ultimately giving away most of his money to charities and those in need.
- Father was preoccupied with and controlled by money, which led Daniel to want to avoid similar anxieties in his own life.
How difficult was it for Daniel to avoid his father’s mindset?
- He still struggles with these concerns and has to remind himself that money is just a means.
What is Daniel’s advice to those looking to change their mindset towards money?
- Form a relationship with money, pay attention to your financial needs and anxieties, understand the roots of financial worries and build better habits.
How did Daniel become so interested in self-help and personal development?
- Found himself hooked to the cathartic thrill of reading and watching self-help material and finding again and again that there was no follow-through. Wanted to break out of the usual cycle and take genuine action.
How important does Daniel think accountability is and how does he think people can be more accountable?
- Very important. Setting hard deadlines and and following through on promises made to others is key.
How to we prevent fear from holding us back?
- Daniel actually think fear is important, keeping us from taking reckless risks.
- Fear is also compelling, propelling us forward and making others invested in our success.
What does Daniel think about hustle culture and how does he prevent burnout?
- It’s important to take advantage of energy bursts to maximize productivity, but we also need to make the most of downtime in order to refresh.
- There’s no one size fits all approach to day-to-day growth and success.
Why is Daniel so committed to giving back to his community?
- Went through a financial rough patch, had to move out of his posh Los Angeles home, and went to a mentor for help. Mentor advised him that being part of a community ensures there will always be a comforting place for him and his family.
How does he give back to his community?
- Couples counselling, drug rehabilitation, paying for other’s utility bills, even surgery.
Who has been the most impactful person in Daniel’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- His wife.
Who has been the most impactful person in Daniel’s drive to do good?
- His grandfather.
When Daniel is having a bad day, what does he do to get himself out of his funk?
- Accept the bad day, take a walk, decompress. Ice cream and Netflix.
What book does Daniel recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- Think and Grow Rich! by Napoleon Hill
What is one thing on Daniel’s bucket list?
- Go on a cruise to the Greek island.
What are the worst and best pieces of advice Daniel has received?
- Worst: Follow just one person’s lead, and blanket statements in general.
- Best: Be yourself, know who you are, know what your strengths are.
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Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“Since being founded in December 2013, [Operation Underground Railroad] has gathered the world's experts in extraction operations and in anti-child trafficking efforts to bring an end to child slavery. O.U.R.'s Underground Jump Team consists of former CIA, Navy SEALs, and Special Ops operatives that lead coordinated identification and extraction efforts. These operations are always in conjunction with law enforcement throughout the world. Once victims are rescued, a comprehensive process involving justice for the perpetrators and recovery and rehabilitation for the survivors begins. It is time for private citizens and organizations to rise up and help. It is our duty as a free and blessed people.”

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007: Erasing The Stigma of Mental Illness with Mike Young

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 05:01:49 GMT

Show Notes:

What is Mike most excited about in his life right now?
- Everything: his family and professional lives are both incredibly fulfilling right now.
How did Mike launch his career, and why did he change tracks to working in visual branding?
- Started a mortgage company right out of college, leading to ten offices and over 250 employees
- Just before the 2008 recession, however, revenue took a downturn and business gradually dwindled.
How did his next business venture fare?
- Took online marketing courses and acquired investor capital for an online literacy program.
- Unfortunately he used up the capital within a few months and was left bankrupt.
What was his relationship with money like during those years?
- Flawed. Had poor self-esteem at the time and would sabotage his own opportunities.
- Nowadays, his emotions are no longer tied to his bank account.
What was the turning point for Mike?
- There were hundreds for him, but the biggest was his kids. He couldn’t give up on himself because he didn’t want them to give up on themselves in the future.
- He also realized that none of his failures were steps back, but steps to the left or right that would still lead him to where he wanted to be eventually.
What advice does Mike have for people caught in self-inhibiting or self-destructive patterns?
- Decide what your ideal financial situation is like, seek out for someone who is in that situation, use them as a mentor and model their behaviour.
- If you can’t have a mentor in person, look up courses online.
How did his branding business begin?
- During a period of low business, helped other businesses make logos for free.
- Realized he wanted to help other business owners avoid mistakes that he and others had made.
How did Mike meet his lead designer?
- Hired a designer online to assist with a project who made him realize how unoriginal his own logo was.
- Now they focus on completely original logo designs.
- Learned that a logo alone doesn’t make a difference; it’s your entire visual brand.
Why does your visual brand matter so much, and how does it impact how customers evaluate you?
- It’s the first impression any customer or client will have of your business or organization.
- A cheap logo or website can give the impression that the product or service itself is cheap, even if it isn’t.
What cause is Mike most passionate about and why?
- Mental health, due to experiences with suicide and anxiety in his family.
- Now gives to ActiveMinds.org and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
What is Mike’s advice for people in a dark place and struggling?
- Get help. Professionals have helped many people with these issues, so they can definitely help you.
- This feeling is temporary. It’s just a matter of getting through that moment.
Who has been the most impactful person in Mike’s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
- Mitch Miller.
Who has been the most impactful person in your drive to do good?
- His parents.
When Mike is having a bad day, what does he do to get himself out of his funk?
- Reframing his brain. Realizes his thought patterns can change and does activities like exercise to change his headspace.
What book does Mike recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
- The Law of Success in Sixteen Lessons, by Napoleon Hill
What is one thing on Mike’s bucket list?
- Take his family to Japan, Jamaica and Thailand.
What are the worst and best pieces of advice Mike has received?
- Worst: You can do it all on your own.
- Best: You’ve got one life and you’re worth living the life that you deserve.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“Active Minds has since become the premier organization impacting college students and mental health. Now on more than 600 campuses, we directly reach close to 600,000 students each year through campus awareness campaigns, events, advocacy, outreach, and more.

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006: The Journey To Self-Love with Laura Gray

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 05:01:18 GMT

Laura Gray is the director of client services and business development at Maloney + Novotny LLC, a leading accounting firm based out of Cleveland. She is also the founder and executive director of IPride, a self-esteem program for youth that focuses on meditation, mindfulness and creative expression, as well as a published author and mother of three sons. Laura driving principle is “Who can I help today?”, drawing on painful and traumatic past experiences to help others love themselves and be the best and most generous people they can possibly be.

Show Notes:

What is Laura most excited about right now?
- Life in general, and the energy she feels in her professional and non-profit work.
What was Laura’s first step in her career?
- Working in marketing for the United Way in Cleveland, which introduced her to non-profits and compelled Laura to work to help others.
How did she transition from non-profit United Way to the for-profit private sector?
- General Electric recruited her through the United Way campaign she was working on for them.
Did Laura know she was going to return to the world of non-profit organizations?
- She did not have any plan, but it was destined to happen because of her innate drive to help others.
What was the most challenging part of restarting her career following a period of temporary retirement?
- Getting hired in the first place and establishing trusting, working relationships
How does Laura’s “Who can I help today?” philosophy manifest in her regular interactions?
- Thinking of ways to serve or be of service to others.
- Hear her talk about how one good deed came back around to help her later.
How did IPride come to be?
- Laura drew on her prolonged, horrific experience with abuse as a child .
- Took up activities and participated in programs that allowed her to build up physical and emotional self-esteem, and wanted to bring the joy they brought her to others.
- Created a program that embraces fun.
What is Laura’s advice to those looking to heal from trauma and love themselves?
- Don’t try to diminish your pain by comparing it to someone else who has endured “more.” Everybody’s pain is equally valid and real.
- Journaling and meditation help a lot.
How does IPride operate?
- Starting off with establishing calm and mindfulness, then moving to physical fitness and art therapy.
- Children learn how to visualize and present their inner thoughts and ideas.
What was the most challenging part of getting IPride off the ground?
- How personal a project it was to her.
What is Laura’s advice for those looking to start their own non-profit?
- To do it, but also listen to your heart to figure out the best time.
- Make use of the networks and connections available to you.
Who has been the most impactful person in Laura’s journey to do well and succeed professionally?
- Her father.
Who has been the most important person in feeding her drive to do good and make an impact?
- Her mother.
What does she do to get herself out of a negative headspace?
- Singing and dancing (Michael Jackson helps a lot).
What book does Laura find herself recommending to people most often?
- Diana Herself: An Allegory of Awakening by Martha Beck
What is the best piece of advice Laura would like to hand off to our listeners?
- Best: Be humble

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

“IPride is a self-esteem building program for youth with an emphasis on creative thought/expression and basic physical fitness. IPride is comprised of 2 sessions: IPride Write and IPride Fit.”

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005: Making Laughter Matter with Tommy Berretz

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 05:01:30 GMT

Tommy Berretz started his first business out of his apartment at the age of 25 while toiling away in the back rooms of a bar. Since then, his company has become a multimillion dollar business with over 200 employees, which he managed to sell for over seven figures. Selling has afforded Tommy to pursue all of his dreams, which include acting, stand-up comedy and further entrepreneurship. Through his for-purpose business Project Punchline, proceeds from comedy shows and live events go to a different non-profit each month. He would like every person to have enough financial freedom that they can pursue any dream or vocation in their life without monetary obstacles.

Show Notes:

What is Tommy most excited about in his life right now?
- Being able to chase his dreams.
Was starting a business always his end goal? What were his plans back in his bar days?
- Entrepreneurship was on his mind the moment the idea for his business popped into his head.
How did he turn his knowledge of swimming pools into a viable business plan?
- While working with swimming pools wasn’t his dream job, he knew he had enough knowledge and skill to craft a successful business plan around them.
How did Tommy go about acquiring the business acumen he needed to start his company?
- Jumped in feet-first, read a lot, and networked with those who knew more than him.
What is Tommy’s advice to young and new entrepreneurs seeking out mentorship?
- Going to industry events and seeking out free videos and tutorials
What was challenging about going from living paycheck to paycheck to running a business? How did Tommy keep the money he was making?
- Learning the essentials of accounting, understanding the different between different types of profit, and pinpointing actual financial growth vs. staying afloat on a larger scale.
What is Tommy’s advice for young entrepreneurs and business people looking to manage their finances?
- Pay attention to what you’re doing, ask your accountant as many questions as possible, and truly understand how money works.
How did Tommy’s financial mindset shift as he went from working at a bar to running his own business?
- Have someone at your side like a chief financial officer who you can trust to handle your money and give you solid advice.
How did Tommy’s business grow?
- In fits and spurts rather than steadily, with each jump or loss being a learning experience.
What are the challenges of going from working solo to running a business?
- Avoiding nepotism and cronyism; look for someone who’s skilled and experienced rather than someone you’re merely close to?
How does Tommy define financial freedom now and how does his definition differ from when he was first starting out?
- Being able to do whatever you want whenever you want, where money is not an obstacle.
Did achieving financial success affect his personal relationships?
- Tommy made a point of associating with people who are only growing in their personal and professional lives. People in a state of arrested development can only hold you back.
Is Tommy involved with any Mastermind groups?
- Yes, spending tens of thousands of dollars on personal development every year and hangs around people who want to similarly improve.
What are some influencers aspiring entrepreneurs should check out?
- Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, Robert Kiyosaki among others will help you shift to a more successful mindset.
- Recommends checking out The GaryVee Audio Experience podcast.
What does Tommy find fulfilling about Project Punchline?
- Being able to give back to those in need.
- If you can afford to give back to your community, you should.
What does the non-profit Preservation of Life do?
- They feed 1500-2000 children a day the Houston and Atlanta regions.
- Also provide after-school programs for at-risk kids.
When did Tommy first recognize his drive to make a difference and build purpose?
- He has always believed that everybody has the inherent need to make a difference and help people.
How does he vet the non-profits he works with?
- Through intensive interviews and profiling.
What are some of the favorite non-profits Tommy has worked with?
- Preservation of Life
- Kids Grub
- Autism Speaks
What does Tommy hope to achieve with Project Punchline?
- Produce Netflix specials and larger events.
- Bring in viewers who want to give back and change the way people do business.
Who has been the most impactful person in Tommy’s journey to do well and find financial success?
- Himself, for having the drive to push forward and learn what he needed to learn.
Who has been the most impactful person to feed his drive to do better and give back?
- Kenny with Preservation of Life and Cole Hatter of Thrive: Make Money Matter
How does Tommy get out of a negative headspace?
- Think about what he’s thankful for and find ways to validate himself.
What book does Tommy recommend to people most often?
- The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
What is on Tommy’s bucket list?
- He would like to travel the world and live in a different country each month over the course of 24 months.
- Spain or Australia would be the first on his list.
What are the worst and best pieces of advice he’s been given on success?
- Worst: Go to school, get good grades, save for retirement.
- Best: Listen to your inner voice and don’t listen to the naysayers.

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

Preservation of Life – “At Preservation of Life, our sole purpose is to provide children a well rounded dinner, educational assistance and support in becoming positive members of the community. Our At Risk After School programs are designed to enrich the lives of these children while giving them the support system to be successful in whatever future they pursue. Founded in 2014, Preservation of Life has made a positive impact in our Houston communities. Our goal is to reach out to anyone whom seeks our assistance to build a better tomorrow.”

About Preservation of Life

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004: Thriving in Business & Wellness with Craig and Jenny D

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 05:01:11 GMT

Craig and Jennifer Dumnich—better known as Craig and Jenny D—help their clients succeed in business and wellness by using techniques that maximize energy, focus and productivity. They believe that being personally fulfilled and individually successful allow their clients and themselves to more effectively help the less fortunate. Through their Golden Wings Helping Hands charity, the Craniofacial Organization and the City Gala, they raise funds for those in need and finance innovative startups to give them an essential initial boost.

Show Notes:

What is Craig and Jenny’s primary goal when working with a new client?
- Identifying and removing any barriers preventing their clients from achieving personal and professional growth.
- The “Success Matrix” and determining which areas of our lives are more or less successful.
Why was working in corporate positions not conducive to Craig and Jenny’s success and wellbeing?
- The recession last decade led to continual layoffs and temporary positions, and the “employee mindset” is not flexible to everybody’s needs.
What was the biggest challenge going from being employees to entrepreneurs?
- Finding the confidence to sell themselves rather than someone else’s product or service.
- Changing mindset regarding health, problem-solving, validation, and other hangups.
How do Craig and Jenny help their clients identify the barriers obstructing their progress?
- By acting as outside observers and objectively pointing out stumbling blocks that their client might react negatively to if a friend, family member or partner tried brought up these issues instead.
What toxic thinking patterns did Craig, Jenny and their clients have to overcome and how has their relationship with money evolved?
- Jenny brings up a case study to underline the four root causes affecting how you behave in all areas of your life: scarcity, worthiness, fear of abandonment, and need for safety.
What cost do we pay professionally when we’re operating at a lower level of health and physical fitness?
- Being fatigued and in poor shape can significantly and negatively affect our focus and drive.
How can we maintain positive health habits and fitness while on the road or during vacation?
- On vacation, it’s good and even healthy to take a break from your regular routine as long as you get right back on it upon your return.
- On a work trip, it’s a good idea to alter your eating habits in a way that improves your energy levels through the day (go vegan, even if only temporarily!).
Why do Craig and Jenny work with the Golden Wings Helping Hands charity?
- They admire the organization’s willingness to empathize with those and need and extend a helping hand where others might pass them by entirely.
How has achieving success in their coaching business allowed Craig and Jenny to give back to the community?
- More than just giving financially, they can also mentor and provide greater levels of institutional access.
- Paying goodwill and charity forward to everyone they meet, such as the baristas who make their coffee.
Who have been Craig and Jenny’s most impactful people in their journeys to do well?
- Jenny: her grandfather.
- Craig: his father.
Who have been Craig and Jenny’s most impactful people in feeding their drives to do good?
- Their family.
What Craig and Jenny do when they are having bad days to get out of the funk:
- Get outside, find a new environment, walk or run.
Their book recommendations:
- Craig: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- Jenny: Afformations by John Noah St.
What are the worst and best pieces of advice Crag and Jenny have ever received?
- Jenny’s worst: That it’s a numbers game you have to be working all the time.
- Craig’s worst: Keeping your nose to the grindstone.
- Jenny’s best: Understand why you’re undertaking a project or assignment.
- Craig’s best: Focus is more important than intelligence.
Places to find Craig and Jenny D:

Do Well & Do Good Challenge Nomination:

Golden Wing Helping Hands – Golden Wing Helping Hands is a non-profit organization stationed in Chicago, Illinois. We create care packages for homeless adults and children filled with numerous necessities including: essential foods, clothing and toiletry items. We bring smiles to the streets by personally delivering each care package to individuals who need help. Homelessness is a serious issue and Golden Wing Helping Hands helps individuals get back up on their feet again. We encourage others to get involved, to give back to the community and to enrich and inspire others.

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003: Changing Lives Through Mentorship with John Belcher

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 05:01:20 GMT

John Belcher got his start working at Google on the AdWords team. While there, he saw a gap between the average company's advertising goals and their ability to actually leverage paid traffic to achieve them profitably. John has personally managed over $5 million in ad spend, consulted on another $20 million, and helped clients to raise series A funding, five times their monthly recurring revenue in eight short months. John prides himself on his ability to effectively teach others and has a passion for helping people to discover their value. He gives back extensively by donating his time to help people acquire the skills they need to be able to earn more money, support their families and better their lives.

Show Notes:

What beliefs about money did John’s family instill in him growing up?
- He was instilled with a blue collar work ethic that didn’t value money first, but lost some education on investments.
How did John rewire his mindset to start charging what he is really worth?
- He identifies what amount of money it is worth for him to do that work and what is fair for the client.
Is John’s approach to business something his clients recognize?
- He tends to try to work with people he enjoys so often times it is something that is recognized without saying.
Was John’s entrepreneurial drive always a goal of his?
- It wasn’t something that he identified early on in life but happened upon during his career.
What were some of the challenges for John in making his career change?
- He found comfort in knowing that everyone experienced the entrepreneurial transition curve.
What advice does John have for someone who's considering a partnership?
- Knowing that even if you like who you are partnering with, if it isn’t the right fit, it may never work. “Your gut is never wrong.”
What would John say to someone who is looking for a partnership, but really doesn't know where to look?
- It’s hard to look for a partner, it’s more common to stumble upon them in an organic way.
For any of our listeners who wrestle with self-doubt, John advises to…
- Don’t be the best by knowing more, but be better at building relationships with people that matter.
John’s role in giving and how it impacts him on a personal level?
- Seeing people John has helped change their lives because of some small part he made better outweighs any negativity.
One thing that has been on of John’s most meaningful experiences of giving.
- Watching one of his clients build confidence as they learn, which ultimately grew their cash flow and business.
Who has been John’s most impactful person in his journey to do well?
- His mom.
Who has been John’s most impactful person in feeding your drive to do good?
- His mentor, Kim Fedore.
What John does when he is having a bad day to get out of the funk.
- Talk to his wife.
John’s book recommendation.
- Blink
The next thing on John’s bucket list.
- Australia
The worst and best piece of advice John has ever recieved.
- Worst: Hustle and do it
- Best: Learn how to talk to your customers
Places to reach John:
- Linkedin
- Facebook
Check out AdSkills.com as well!

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002: Overcoming Your Scarcity Mindset with Jason Hornung

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 05:05:42 GMT

Jason is known as the guy behind the gurus. Having built one of the world's top Facebook advertising agencies, Jason has spent over 30 million dollars on Facebook ads for his clients who are some of the biggest names in online marketing. Jason is passionate about giving back, not only through helping others to build their own businesses, but also by contributing to causes that are near and dear to his heart, such as child hunger. Jason dives into his life as a Facebook guru, what helps him maintain a healthy work life balance and the importance of his family.

Show Notes:

Jason talks about what money beliefs his family instilled in him growing up
- Having grown up in a financially scarce mindset family, he was programmed to be self sufficient.
What advice would Jason give to someone who is stuck in a scarcity mindset?
- In order to move away from a scarcity mindset, take control and shift your perception of money.
What would Jason say another big misconception that young people have about achieving financial success?
- That it's easy and thinking people grow into financial success stories over night without a lot of work.
What is Jason’s mindset that allows him to break through that resistance?
- He tries not to look at failing as a problem, but rather as a learning experience.
How does Jason set up expectations for his clients?
- Only take clients that understand the expectations.
How does Jason define financial freedom and is it different than when he started?
- First he defined it by a dollar amount, but then realized his goals should align with freedom itself.
What is Jason’s biggest motivator?
- Loving his customers.
How has Jason been able to get fulfillment from loving his customers?
- He values the amount of appreciation he gets from helping his customers achieve their goals.
- Jason talks about shifting his work focus to a balance of work and life.
- He realized that although making money was important his mental and physical health shouldn’t take a sideline.
Jason’s 888 rule.
- Identifying patterns and balance in life. 8 hours of work, 8 hours of sleep and 8 hours of freetime is his favorite way to balance life.
Jason’s principle of “and” rather than “or.”
- He tries to not pick one “or” the other solution in a problem but rather one “and” the other. Why not try both?
An example of the “and” principle in Jason’s life
- Being sure to schedule time for things you want to do first and schedule work around that personal time.
What cause is Jason most passionate about, and why is that?
- A children’s hunger relief fund because it is so easy to take it for granted and is such a necessity in other parts of the world.
Is giving back something that Jason has always done?
- Although he didn’t have money to give, he would volunteer his time and talents to his community as a child.
What has been Jason’s most meaningful experience?
- Having children.
Is there anything Jason has done to instill in his kids the importance of giving?
- He encourages them to participate in a lot of volunteering him and his wife are involved in.
Who has been Jason’s most impactful person in his journey to do well?
- His wife, Heather.
Who has been Jason’s most impactful person in feeding your drive to do good?
- His wife, Heather.
What Jason does when he is having a bad day to get out of the funk.
- He doesn’t have bad days (good mindset).
Jason’s book recommendation.
- The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday.
The next thing on Jason’s bucket list.
- He doesn’t have a bucket list.
The worst and best piece of advice Jason has ever recieved.
- Worst: “Fake it till you make it”
- Best: “Money is an exchange of value”
Places to reach Jason:
- Jasonhornung.com
- Jason Hornung Facebook Page

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001: Ending Preventable Blindness with Dr. Travis Zigler

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 05:01:40 GMT

Summary:

Dr. Travis Zigler. Travis is the founder of Eye Love, whose mission is to end preventable blindness. Travis and his wife, Dr. Jenna Zigler, use the profits from Eye Love to fund free and low-cost clinics in Jamaica. They also started a charity called the Eye Love Cares Foundation, which provides exams, glasses, and sunglasses for those in need, free education and scholarships for students that align with their mission. Travis will be discussing his career journey as well as some of his greatest tools to navigate the business world. From mindfulness, meditation, ecommerce advice and reading business books to his son, you are bound to learn something new and hopefully be inspired to give back too!

Show Notes:

What has been the biggest challenge Travis faced in the online business world?
- Replacing income and overcoming the fear of getting rid of a safety net.

Has Travis ever been in debt and how did that affect his mindset about money?
- He has student debt and believes that debt creates a scarce mindset, but rethinking the relationship with money will help overcome that barrier.
- Find passive investments that can generate the money for your loan payments without you needing to think about it.

What advice does Travis have to rewrite negative thoughts around money?
- Consume media with positive and forward thinking mentalities and the scarce mindset will begin to shift to abundance thinking.

How has Travis’ attitude towards money changed as he’s achieved success?
- He began to look at money as an opportunity to grow, using an abundance mindset.

How has mastermind classes impacted Travis’ journey?
- He remembers that any challenge that presents itself has been dealt with by someone else.

Has Travis ever had any major “Aha” moments?
- When attending classes and conferences, learning to compare the money to the experience. This has helped Travis decide if it’s worth it.

An example of a golden nugget that has impacted Travis.
- Discovering “ClickFunnels”, a software tool to help them hit $10M in sales.

How has risk-taking played into Travis’ success.
- He doesn't believe the high-risk, high-reward mentality, because calculated risks can get just as much reward.

About Travis’ first mission.
- After his first mission trip to Ecuador during optometry school he had an experience with a patient that led him to follow his path of volunteering.

Eye Love's strategy to evolve in the future.
- Travis hopes that overtime, with the money raised, him and his wife can begin to build necessary clinics across the world.

What led Travis to choose Jamaica as the place that he would focus on?
- It was mainly the people Travis met and worked with that continued to persuade him to go back.

How achieving success has impacted Travis’ ability to give back?
- Having put the mission before his business, he feels his success has followed from his ability to give.

Travis’ most meaningful moment since that first man in Ecuador.
- The success stories of consumers’ lives being changed from the product.

The most impactful person in Travis’ journey to do well.
- His father. Seeing his Dad’s commitment to work is an inspiration.

The most impactful person in feeding Travis’ drive to do good.
- His mother. Seeing how she treats people is hugely motivational to him.

What does Travis do to get out of a funk?
- Meditation

Travis’ app or tool he would recommend
- The app Insight Timer.

Travis’ most recommended book.
- Ready, Fire, Aim

One thing on Travis’ bucket list.
- Visiting Africa for a mission trip and safari.

The worst and best piece of advice that Travis has received related to success.
- The worst advice is high risk equals high reward.
- The best advice is “Live as if you were to die tomorrow, but learn as if you were to live forever.”

Where to learn more about Travis, Eye Love, and of course, get some of Travis’ products?
- The best way to contact Travis is on Facebook.
  - Look up Travis Zigler.
  - Then you can visit eyelovethesun.com.
  - You can also find us on Amazon.
  - If anybody has dry eyes that is a listener, you can visit freeheyedrate.com, and that will give you a free bottle of our eyelid cleanser to try out.
  - Then, if you want to donate to our charity, it's eyelovecares.org.

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000: Welcome To The Show!

Tue, 29 May 2018 22:27:42 GMT

In this episode, host Dorothy Illson introduces the Do Well & Do Good podcast, a show designed to tell the inspiring stories of individuals who have not only achieved professional and financial success, but who have chosen to leverage that success to increase their positive impact on the world. In this episode, Dorothy discusses her personal journey in pursuing wealth as well as her desire to work for the greater good of other people. If you want financial freedom and also want to make a difference in the world, this is the show for you.

Show Notes:

Guests will share their stories of how they achieved financial success and how they are making a difference.
Wealth is the greatest multiplier in your ability to maximize your positive impact on the world and to experience a truly fulfilled life.
Many people have warped beliefs that if you are driven by money you aren’t a good person.
Humans have a fundamental need for contribution. We all want to help others and make an impact.
Dorothy started her first business at age 6, Dorothy’s Dog Walking Service.
She discovered personal development in college, and it led her to give up her planned career as an accountant and work for a startup instead.
Dorothy started a business in 2017 and achieved new levels of financial success, but wanted greater purpose and meaning in her work.
This drive to find greater meaning and to make a difference is what inspired the creation of the Do Well & Do Good podcast.
In the Do Well & Do Good free Facebook community, Dorothy will share tips, ideas, resources and more on how to increase your income & impact.

Links:

Do Well & Do Good Facebook Community – http://dowellanddogood.co/facebook

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