Alana Cahoon and Steve Lowell plan the introduction for a podcast episode. They agree to have a casual conversation about Steve's journey and accomplishments, followed by a discussion about how people can reach him and access his free gift. Steve shares his remarkable journey from being a guitar prodigy at the age of six to becoming a professional musician in his early teens.

He candidly discusses his regrets about not pursuing formal music education and how it limited his potential in the music business. Lowell then delves into his transition to becoming a speaker, inspired by a videotape by Zig Ziglar, and how he eventually started training other speakers worldwide. Alana Cahoon expresses admiration for Lowell's ability to turn missed opportunities into successful ventures, drawing parallels between his musical talent and his achievements in the speaking industry.

Steve Lowell opens up about his marriage to a woman with mental illnesses, detailing the financial and emotional challenges he faced, including bankruptcy and losing homes. He explains how delving into the study of neuroscience and mental illness during this period not only helped him understand his wife's condition but also led to the development of principles as a speaker, as he applied the knowledge to audience behaviors and speaking techniques. Alana and Steve delve into the profound impact of embracing one's unique gift and personal story, highlighting the ability of storytelling to inspire and empower others. Steve passionately discusses his commitment to assisting individuals in effectively sharing their stories through speaking engagements, offering insights into the diverse topics he covers in his keynotes, such as storytelling, monetizing messages, platform skills, body language, and networking.

Steve Lowell delves into the distinct client avatars identified by the company, outlining the expert, survivor, thought leader, adventurer, and visionary categories. He elaborates on the specific traits and aspirations of each avatar, highlighting the diverse range of clients the company serves. Lowell emphasizes the significance of recognizing and addressing the unique requirements of these client types, underscoring the company's commitment to providing tailored solutions for individuals falling into these distinct categories.

Steve Lowell and Alana Cahoon engage in a discussion about the fear of public speaking, emphasizing the importance of letting down defenses and accepting potential consequences. They challenge the widely held belief that public speaking is the number one fear in the world, suggesting that it may be overblown.

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Explore the esoteric world of Chinese metaphysics and personalized astrology with insights into optimizing business planning and decision-making. Learn about powerful tools for manifesting success, upcoming events, and practical demonstrations for leveraging cosmic energies.

Kathleen is a leading authority in Business Feng Shui, specializing in empowering conscious entrepreneurs through Classical Feng Shui and Chinese Metaphysics.

Her expertise spans Business Feng Shui, Business-Centric Astrology Analysis and precise timing strategies with TimeBlazr® software.

Kathleen seamlessly blends these disciplines to help clients achieve maximum success. She is an international best-selling author, and is set to release her upcoming book, 2025 Wood Snake: Period 9 Rising.

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How a Personal Crisis Led to a Vision for Women Over 40

In this powerful podcast episode, Diane Forster recounts her transformative journey from a 32-year career in advertising and television sales to launching the I Have Today TV network, dedicated to empowering women over 40. Sharing her own struggles, including a suicide attempt that sparked a spiritual awakening, Diane emphasizes the significance of intentional living and manifestation. She introduces her new podcast, "Be a TV Star Host," and outlines her vision to expand the network to 100 hosts. Diane also discusses the recent TV Host Maker Live event, designed to equip aspiring TV hosts with essential skills, showcasing her commitment to uplifting others through storytelling and creativity.

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Join us as we explore the journey of a Stanford-trained compassion ambassador and seasoned mindfulness practitioner. Discover how yoga, meditation, and embracing challenges can transform your life and lead to continuous personal and professional growth.

Will Schneider was introduced as a Stanford University trained ambassador of compassion and co-host of the Men Talking Mindfulness podcast, with over 15 years of teaching experience in yoga, breath work, meditation, and cognitive fitness. The conversation touched on the fast-paced nature of New York City and its influence on Will's path as a conscious leader in holistic health, with Alana sharing her own experience of deepening her meditation practice and holistic studies during her time in the city. Will shared his personal journey of discovering yoga and meditation as tools for finding peace and maintaining sanity in a challenging city.

The meeting concluded with a discussion about the importance of embracing challenges and turning them into learning opportunities. They reflected on their experiences with mastering tools like yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, and how these practices have not only enriched their lives but also enabled them to guide and support others. The conversation delved into the concept of failure as a valuable lesson and emphasized the continuous process of learning and growth in life. Additionally, they shared insights from a podcast conference and expressed excitement about their upcoming podcast-related activities.

Optimizing Your Performance to Outrun a Moose

Deepak Saini is a coach, speaker, podcast host, published writer and is actively working on becoming a Centenarian.

He helps individuals to optimize Mental, Physical and Financial performance.

After spending stressful years in the corporate world and overcoming an autoimmune condition and back injury, he brings a unique perspective to working with his clients.

When he is not spending time with his wife and little girls, he is researching and staying at the forefront of emerging and cutting-edge health research.

• Changing careers completely after overcoming my health challenges

• Meditation, gratitude, customized nutrition, exercise, recovery techniques

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• I get business ideas, it brings my stress level down

• Yes, 20 mins self-directed every day. almost 7 years consecutive every day

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Embracing Self-Care and Purposeful Living

Alana emphasizes the importance of self-care and living a purposeful life, sharing her experiences of teaching yoga and sound healing meditation, and how these brought her fulfillment. She encourages listeners to identify their life purpose and find activities that make you happy and fulfilled. Alana also highlights the significance of taking care of oneself to be more present for others.

As a Coach and Energy Healer, Alana supports high achieving conscious leaders who feel uncertain in a challenging world at work and at home to gracefully step into higher leadership roles where they can gain recognition, respect and financial independence while prioritizing their own self-care.

She is the founder of Grow 2 B U, LLC, bestselling author of Mindfulness, Mantras & Meditations, and host of the Creating Abundance podcast.

Retired Navy SEAL Commander Jon Macaskill's Mindfulness Journey

Alana introduced her guest, Jon Macaskill, a retired Navy SEAL commander who now focuses on mindfulness and meditation. Jon's career path took a turn towards spirituality after serving in various conflict zones, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Somalia. He now runs a mindfulness consulting company and does speaking engagements on leadership, grit, and resilience. Jon's wife, also a Navy veteran, is now an orthopedic physician assistant. The couple has three children and is on an RV adventure.

Alana and retired Navy SEAL commander Jon Macaskill discussed the transformative power of mindfulness and meditation in overcoming trauma and stress, with Jon sharing his own experiences of healing through these practices. They also highlighted the importance of nature in therapy, the need for non-judgmental self-awareness in practicing these techniques, and the role of gratitude and mindfulness in finding fulfillment and joy in life. Lastly, they touched on the benefits of integrating mindfulness and movement in promoting healing, as exemplified by Jon's company, Frogman Mindfulness.

Jon Macaskill (muh-KAS-kill) is a retired Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. He was born in South Africa and moved with his parents and 4 siblings to the US when he was 7. He grew up in Ruston, Louisiana where he was an avid track and cross-country runner.

After graduating high school, he served briefly as an enlisted sailor in the Navy before receiving an appointment to the US Naval Academy. He has his BS in Mathematics and MS in Operations Research.

Jon has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, off the coast of Somalia, and in Panama. After retiring, he served as the Deputy Executive Director and podcast host and producer for Veteran’s PATH, a nonprofit organization that works to introduce meditation and mindfulness to veterans to bring them a sense of Peace, Acceptance, Transformation and Honor.

He now does keynote speaking engagements on developing leadership, grit, and resilience at the individual and organizational levels. He also owns his own mindfulness consulting company, Macaskill Consulting, LLC, bringing mindfulness and meditation to high performing teams to aid in dealing with stress, anxiety and depression all while increasing focus, creativity, and productivity.

He is married with 3 lovely children. They enjoy traveling cross country USA in their family RV.