Arjun Chakraborty was born a Brahmin in Kolkata, India, where he first learned Vedic Astrology from his uncle and then went to study at the most prestigious academies in India. He works with both birth horoscopes and question horoscopes and is also trained in Krishnamurti Paddhati Astrology, which is the most accurate predictive astrology in the world. He is currently the principal at the Institute of Astrological Science in India, teaches Vedic Astrology regularly, and has delivered lectures...

I’ve prepared a feast for you today! our guest is Callie Cavanaugh, Founder and CEO of Nonna Eats who was named “Best Private Chef Service” in Modern Luxury: Silicon Valley, Voyage Denver, and Community Connection by The Burgess Group, just to name a few. Cooking since she was 5 – and now with culinary school, training in Italy and an advanced degree in interaction design under her apron – Callie believes that exploration and curiosity lead to innovation. She develops cutting-edge yet...

Troy Rarick is the quintessential adventurer at the edge of the “known map” facing the unknown, exploring the road less traveled. The guy you call when you want to turn a sleepy and sometimes bankrupt little town into a mountain biking destination. He is a master at trail design, and more. He is filled with a rugged wisdom that, if you listen closely, might set you on a path of adventurous personal development, environmental awareness and -- who knows? -- maybe even spiritual growth. Troy...

“I’m the co-worker of the Divine himself, who called me to do this.” ~ Joy Solomon Joy Solomon is an unselfish man who has dedicated his life — day in and day out — to be in service of others. He is the kind of man who has had radical, life changing impacts on those left behind and on the fringes of the world that you and I are so blessed to enjoy. We sometimes call people like Joy angels, saints, saviors, good Samaritans. I believe he is a master of genuine altruism, giving up...

“Authentic Relating has been one of the most transformative things in my life, it's given me grounding, good friends, purpose and a life that I never expected.” ~ Sara Ness Sara Ness is the founder and CEO of authentic revolution and a master at authentic relating. She is known internationally for having popularized the field of authentic relating, which is a practice that provides short experiential practices and experiences that create connection on many levels. Sara is an instigator of...

“Why not me? If not me, who will do it?” ~ Jill Tietjen Jill Tietjen is a woman of action, a storyteller, an expert at helping highly successful women garner the recognition they deserve. An electrical engineer by profession and consultant, women's advocate, author, and speaker, Jill is one of the top historians in the country on women in science and technology. She has written or co-authored 10 books and more than 100 technical papers, including an award winning and locally best-selling...

“What makes my life extraordinary is to feel that I've contributed to the quality of life of other people. That makes me happy and is going to be meaningful when I'm on my deathbed.” ~ Jorge Ferrer Jorge Ferrer is a clinical psychologist, public speaker, and educator, best known for his participatory approach to transpersonal, psychology, religious studies, integral education, and intimate relationships. He was core faculty for more than 20 years at the California Institute of Integral...

“What I have done to practice presence, is to have all kinds of distractions, to make myself focus, and force myself to ignore the sounds that are going on around me.” ~ Lisa Downing Lisa Downing is an internationally acclaimed solo piano performer, three-time Emmy Award winner, seven-time Emmy Award nominee, top five billboard artist, award winning solo piano recording artist, innovative music composer, soul touching storyteller, and proud member of the Alliance of Women Film Composers....

“Do the little things because they may mean a lot to somebody else.” ~ Emily Chang Emily Chang is a seasoned executive who has worked with some of the world's most renowned companies like Procter and Gamble, Apple and Starbucks. She is currently the CEO for McCann Worldgroup, China, and the author of The Spare Room, where she shares deeply personal accounts of incredible life stories when she opened up her spare room to children in need. In our conversation, I found that Emily’s love for...

“If you want to go back to the umbilical cord of the universe, check this out.” This is how I was introduced to John P. Milton 20 years ago. John P. Milton is a pioneering ecologist, spiritual teacher, meditation Master, vision quest leader, and shaman. He was one of the first ecologists ever on staff at the White House as a member of the President's Council of Economic Advisors and one of the first people in opening the use of the word “environment” to describe our culture's paradigm shift...

With intimacy and great humor Sensei Penny shares with us her passion for respect, service, and love and how she uses energy and movement to hold her high ranking leadership with femininity and kindness in a male-oriented world. Listen to these lessons for life from an aikido master. Penny Bernath holds positions of respect and responsibility in two very different worlds: As Sensei, Penny, she is a “Shihan” - Master Aikido teacher - and one of three women in the USAF to be ranked seventh...

“I'll tell you the secret. The way [to talk to the fire] is to connect with your fire.” ~Peter May Peter May is an architect, Grammy-winner, musician, firefighter, athlete, essential oil distiller, Buddhist practitioner and nature guide, among many other talents. He’s a master in his own right as a multi-realm alchemist who creatively partners with all elements of life -- and especially nature -- to support healing, balance, and peace. As the chief of the Kundalini Fire Department in...

“You really can do and create whatever you’d like if you really dedicate yourself to something through hard work, discipline and teamwork” ~ Trevor Tierney Trevor Tierney is the only lacrosse goalie in the history of the game to have won an NCAA Championship, an International Lacrosse Federation World Championship, and a Major League Lacrosse Championship. He’s a lover of nature and talented artist who uses the mastery of his craft to support student-athletes to become mature, caring,...

“What is the gift you bring, that if it is not expressed, is lost to the world? Remind yourself of the gift you bring, everyday!” ~ Gail Larson Once in a while we come across teachers that transcend their title and dare to take us beyond the map of what we can imagine! Gail Larsen is an exceptional, fierce and compassionate woman who is one of the most sought out coaches for the world's top speakers, business executives, entrepreneurs, community and social change leaders, healers, and...

“My soul is my tool every single day. It's my North star, my compass, my guiding light.” Mark Brand is one of Vancouver's most recognized and celebrated entrepreneurs, a master at bridging the best from for-profit and non-profit worlds to accelerate social change and gather people and their resources to build and unite communities that engage in tough conversations. He truly knows the art of taking the ordinary in people and situations and turning them into extraordinary possibilities. He...

“There’s no free ride. You have to work for it” “Know the impact your work has on others and have fun doing what you do.” “You’re always trying to outdo your greatest accomplishment” Michael Jacobs was the top master welder and instructor for the US government, responsible for the welding of the US Navy's most expensive and powerful nuclear submarines when he retired. Mike's absolute precision and mastery was essential for the safety of submarine, cruise and the ability to safely...

“We don't have to be better than anybody else. We just have to be better than ourselves.” In this interview, explore these 2 key elements of creating habits: Attention: “Attention is the fascinating part about curiosity and exploration. It is having a real sense of connectivity that can be transformative and practiced by anybody.” • In entrepreneurship, it’s not about the start, but the process. • A key to success is not that you're starting a business, but the process and the...

“I want to broaden my awareness of the world because it's a richer place in every moment. And the more I reach, the more I sensitize myself to what's going on around me.” In this interview, explore building habits to: • Stay open and sensitive to who you are at the moment, as opposed to what the culture you're immersed in says you should be doing. Ask yourself, “Is there something that feels more harmonious?” • Have curiosity about how structures work. Pay attention to what's...

Imagine that something as simple as following your curiosity can lead to extraordinary connection and conversation at any moment. Our guest for this episode is Runa Bouius, an author, executive coach, and consultant to visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and people of influence. As a former CEO and serial entrepreneur from Iceland and the founder of the True Power Institute, she has been a featured speaker at The International Conference on Business and Consciousness, the Women’s International...

Do you ever wonder where authors of personal development books go for help themselves? Kelly Notaras is one of these go-to women, and she says, “Practice making practice a habit. Make a practice of your spiritual connection to something larger than you. This to me needs to be a main priority.” As author, book editor and founder of KN literary arts, an editorial book studio specializing in self-help, personal growth, and spirituality, Kelly is a really tough editor personally invested in...

What do you believe in that gives you the strength and courage to do what you do? Compassion, says my dear friend Tara Baswani, an award winning performing artist, composer, experience designer/ director and culture strategist. A lover of nature and humanity with a gift of bringing art and civic justice together. This generous, loving and rebellious woman - who has worked and collaborated with the great ones: National Geographic, Discovery, MTV, Pepsi, L’Oreal, MIT, and is the first...

“As the astronauts are tethered to the spaceship [so] they can float out in space, I have to be tethered to something or I will lose my mind. And what I'm tethered to is habit - I have to ground somewhere. So, I ground in my family and habits.” Jeff Leitner is the guy the UN calls when they don’t know what to do. Get it? Now imagine diving into a conversation with this incredible human being! In this podcast, Jeff plunges us into a thoughtful and honest conversation about the purpose and...

In the face of a civilization that is faltering and in the process of collapsing, when you think of humanity as a whole, why is what you do significant? In this heartfelt and riveting episode Rob McNamara invites us to attune to a life that matters and to death as the pathway into your own uniqueness which paradoxically becomes a gateway to more life. Rob is an author, leadership coach, advisor and consultant with expertise in adult development and human performance. He is a co-founder of the...

What are your money habits? Can your relationship to Money be spiritual and practical? This is not just any old money conversation. This is a sassy and soulful approach to the mixed messages we’ve grown up with about money. Join my dear friend Bari Tessler, a financial therapist, mamaprenour, author and creator of The Art of Money, a year-long money school. A master and a poet when it comes to normalizing anything to do with money and the one person that will change the way you relate to...