This episode, Toni takes the listener through an inspiring conversation with Eric Balance, a business strategist, writer, and investor. Eric shares his journey from struggling with addiction to finding balance and purpose in his life. He discusses the importance of cultivating awareness in business and creating meaningful connections with others. Eric's story of overcoming challenges and finding his true calling is both empowering and enlightening.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Eric emphasizes the importance of finding balance within oneself to express calmness and certainty in any situation. Eric advocates for conscious business practices, focusing on cultivating awareness and meaningful connections within organizations. Eric shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction, highlighting the power of faith, self-discovery, and surrounding oneself with positive influences. Eric discusses the power of positive energy, emphasizing the impact of small gestures like smiling at others and creating a ripple effect of positivity. Eric encourages having faith in oneself, knowing one's worth, and having the conviction to create a fulfilling life. BEST MOMENTS "The quality of your questions will determine the quality of your relations, the quality of your life, and the quality of your circumstances." "For me, the biggest thing is curation of our realities, and specifically business." "To define what you really want in your life, you have to get really clear of what you don't want." "Honestly, I'm sitting here thinking I'm going to take over the f*****g world." HOST BIO Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment. With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses. Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.