Author and columnist, Susie Moore, joins Are You Being Real to talk about confidence, authenticity, and how to carve your own path in a world full of fear and judgement.  In this episode, shares how to make the most of these challenging times (in order to find/create your advantage), best practices to overcome people pleasing and the fear of judgement, and a formula to be the most confident person you know.  Tune in and see why Susie is bold, authentic, and living and leading on her terms -...

Bestselling author, speaker, and business innovator, Tiffani Bova, joins Are You Being Real to talk about the state of business, consumerism, and the workplace (during the time of COVID-19).  In this episode - that dives deep into business, relationship building, and technology, Tiffani gets real about consumer sensitivities, how to foster a positive customer experience, and leadership best practices (including ones being implemented at SalesForce - where she has a leadership role).  Tune in...

5x Author and thought-leader, Mike Robbins, returns to the Are You Being Real Podcast to share about his new book, "We're All In This Together."  As an expert on the topics of authenticity and team-building, Mike shares tips, stories, and wisdom on how to communicate and connect authentically amidst our differences.  Whether you've found it challenging to be authentic at work, or are looking for effective ways to navigate differences of opinion while at home in quarantine, we think you will...

After a 5 month hiatus, Mark Shapiro shares why he went AWOL some major life updates, and how to maximize your time, energy, and impact while staying safe at home.  Sign-up for Winning Weeks - starts 4/21  www.winningweeks.com Sign-up for the LoveBomb app Beta launch LoveBomb.app

*Listen & Subscribe on iTunes *Listen on SoundCloud *Subscribe to the People Being Real YouTube Channel   We all want to feel understood. We all want to know we're not alone in our struggles and our journey. While it may be difficult to find someone or something that understands us perfectly, we can all relate to art and words that illustrate the human condition. And when it comes to articulating the human condition and connecting through spoken word, few can match Max Stossel.   As...

*Listen & Subscribe on iTunes *Listen on SoundCloud *Subscribe to the People Being Real YouTube Channel   "In a world where you can be anything, be kind." -Anonymous   We are all more connected than we can possibly imagine. We are constantly influencing and being influenced.  The question is: is our influence making the world a better place? When it comes to Houston Kraft, it's a resounding "YES." So when Mark heard about his great work in influence and kindness, he had to have him...

*Listen & Subscribe on iTunes *Listen on SoundCloud *Subscribe to the People Being Real YouTube Channel   What does the future of The Most Famous Artist look like? It's Authentic & Kind.   Matt Monahan has made a name for himself and found "success" as The Most Famous Artist (if you search for 'the most famous artist' in Google, he is literally the first result). But as his vision for his future has evolved over time, he's found the need to completely reinvent himself and the...

*Listen & Subscribe on iTunes *Listen on SoundCloud *Subscribe to the People Being Real YouTube Channel   When it comes to creating impact and being an influence for good in the world, sometimes you just need to take the leap of faith and go all in doing what you love, even if it means leaving behind the security of the familiar. That's what happened to Andrew Sealy.   Instead of sticking with a cushy job at a popular software company in Seattle, he chose to follow his happiness...

*Listen & Subscribe on iTunes *Subscribe to the People Being Real YouTube Channel     "Don't count the days. Make the days count." -Muhammad Ali   As of the time of this episode's recording, we have 90 days left in 2019. That means we have 90 days left in THIS DECADE. And just like in business and in sports, the fourth quarter is when the magic needs to happen and where we need to give our all.   In this episode (#242), Mark brings into focus the importance of these last 90 days...

*Listen & Subscribe on iTunes *Listen on SoundCloud *Subscribe to the People Being Real YouTube Channel     "What do you do when you realize that the person you have been is no longer serving you?"   In Episode 241, Mark decided to share some thoughts on this very question. This summer has offered Mark a ton of opportunities to self-reflect and get real with himself about who he's been and what it's going to take to get to where he wants to go.   Some of the this week's...

*Listen & Subscribe on iTunes *Subscribe to the People Being Real YouTube Channel   "Stop holding your truth; speak your truth. Be yourself. It's the healthiest way to be." -Tiffany Hadish   We all want to be heard, acknowledged, and loved for who we are and for the truths we hold dear. And while our truths may not necessarily sit well or even be acknowledged by others, We all have something that someone else needs to hear and experience to know they are not alone. And that's...

*Listen on SoundCloud *Subscribe to the People Being Real YouTube Channel   “They say going to Burning Man when you’re in a relationship will either break your relationship or bring you closer together.”   Thankfully, Mark, Jen, AND their relationship come out 2019’s Burn stronger than ever.   But it wasn’t without its challenges and hurdles to overcome. Since this year’s Burning Man was Mark’s 10th straight and Jen’s first-ever, they had different expectations and desires for the...

*Listen & Subscribe on iTunes *Listen on SoundCloud *Subscribe to the People Being Real YouTube Channel   “Love is like nothing else on this earth, but only when it is shared with someone wonderful like you.” -Mandy Moore   Mark Shapiro and Jen Stone have been together for eight months and it has been a loving and passionate learning experience. They’ve lived through the high of coming together, the low of breaking up, the high of getting back together, and have been mirrors for...

*Listen & Subscribe on iTunes *Subscribe to the People Being Real YouTube Channel *Take THE REALITY CHECK assessment & Sign up for "SUNDAY SAUCE" NEWSLETTER!   Imagine that you find yourself in a magical city that only exists for one week. A city where only 70,000 people are allowed to enter. A city that looks and feels like a cross between Disney World and Willy Wonka’s factory. A city where there is no buying or bartering for goods—just a free gifting economy. A city where you...

*Listen & Subscribe on iTunes *Subscribe to the People Being Real YouTube Channel *Take THE REALITY CHECK assessment & Sign up for "SUNDAY SAUCE" NEWSLETTER!   The joys that come from knowing how to work a room and use technology to enhance relationships is available for anyone, as long as you're willing to try and put in a few minutes a day.   And on today's episode (#236 of People Being Real), we're featuring a condensed version of an interview Mark recorded with Amy Baglan...

Is America ready for a Comedian Commander In Chief?   Ben Gleib believes it is.   That's why he decided to put his comedy career on the backburner and throw his hat into the ring to become the next President of The United States (no joke). While the thought might seem laughable at first, many people (if not most) feel a lack of trust in our elected officials in Washington. As more and more people turn to comedians as their source of news, he asks "Why can't we do with same with our...

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   “Modern dating has changed so drastically. But the one thing that has not changed, is that people are really finding love in moments of vulnerability.” -Brooklyn Sherman   Everyone wants to be a part of a good story, especially when it comes to their relationships. But in a world that seems to become increasingly busy and distracting, finding the faith to pursue meaningful relationships and form your own love story can seem daunting or near impossible....

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   "There's more to see than can ever be seen, more to do than can ever be done." -Disney's The Lion King   If you've been on the internet or the movie theater, you're probably aware of the new live-action remake of Disney's The Lion King. It's a fantastic movie that brings all the nostalgia back from the original and couples it with some pretty gut-punching realism.   And while it's pretty obvious that some of the central themes of the movie involve...

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   As far as we know, we only have One Life to live.   In an ideal world, we would all demonstrate our appreciation for our bodies and minds by treating them in the best way possible. But sometimes, it takes confronting a life-threatening giant (like cancer) to light a fire under our rear and make the necessary changes to keep on going.   Alex Echols had to do just that. After doctors detected cancer in his system, he shifted his mindset and adopted an...

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   FOMO is a curious term being used in pop culture that means "Fear Of Missing Out" and its reach has exponentially grown with the growing popularity of social media. There are many examples of events and happenings that have induced FOMO over the years, but perhaps none have had a greater viral reach and effect on pop culture as 2017's FYRE Festival.   And if there's anyone that can just how much FOMO the festival generated, it's Marc Weinstein.   ...

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   We're all chasing our vision for happiness, wellness, and success. And for most of us, getting to where we want to get to require a great commitment to making relatively simple changes and habits.  But for Lani Cooper, experiencing accidental brain damage from a game of rugby has made her pursuit for wellness and entrepreneurship anything but easy.   After a grueling recovery period of re-learning how to be human (use language, basic human functions,...

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   What's the key to talking to anyone, have them open up, and create real life-changing connection with others? Just ask Chris Schembra.     Chris Schembra is a keynote speaker, Broadway Producer, sought-after dinner host, and superstar relationships expert. But when he was younger, he always felt overlooked and like he was the last one to get invited to the party. But through the power of pasta, gratitude, and great questions, he's been able to host...

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   In Episode 64 of People Being Real, Mark answered some questions submitted by close friends and family and gave the most vulnerable interview he's ever done up to that point.  Fast forward to a few years later, and Mark has dropped vulnerable episode after vulnerable episode on us.   Today, he's revisiting that format from Episode 64 and answering some listener-submitted questions, all of which seem to tie into 'stepping into your light.' The topics he...

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   If your life was a movie, what would you see?   What would be some of the key defining moments? What would be some of the central themes? What would be the biggest struggle you face your entire life? What’s going to be that transformational moment where it’s all going to make sense?   More often than not, the most satisfying endings to stories don’t come from the plot twist or the action sequence, but from the lesson the character learns and how...