Nick Onken is a Creative Alchemist whose professional and commercial repertoire has no template or limits. His photography portfolio includes personalities such as Tom Hanks and Usher, and he has shot for top-tier brands such as Nike, Coca-Cola, and Marie Claire. As a taste-maker, Nick's personal style guide has drawn the attention of many. Worn by artists, thought leaders, creatives, and personalities who are impacting the world, Onken Hats are made to be cherished and collected.
 Identity Alchemy, a concept coined by Nick, is a powerful mix of personal growth and personal branding; a refreshing framework on how brands can authentically grow through all lenses of life.   Ps. Thought Roomies- I just started a Telegram channel a few days ago!!  More than 100+ you have already joined this free community where you’ll receive my daily musings, poetry, playlists, meditations, insights, live streams, and more! Want to get into my inner circle? Click here → https://t.me/hallie_rose ←  If You Enjoy The Thought Room Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts or give us a shoutout on Instagram with your favorite moment from this episode for a chance to be re-shared. Find me on Instagram @hallie_rosebud and @thoughtroompodcast.  If the Thought Room means something to you, I want to know.  Your voice means the world, and YOU matter to me.  Please consider writing me a line or two, or share your excitement by tapping the link below.    ↓Quick link to leave some ♥ LOVE ♥  for The Thought Room: ↓    → https://kite.link/Review ←  As a thank you, download my free gift to you: 5 Minutes to Freedom Meditation  https://www.hallierose.com/meditation This episode is sponsored by:   BetterHelp Online Counseling: Click here → https://betterhelp.com/thoughtroom  Code: THOUGHTROOM for 10% off your first month     Ayahuasca Retreats at Soltara Healing Center:  Click here → http://soltara.co/thoughtroom $200 off Ayahuasca retreats at Soltara Healing Center with code THOUGHTROOM.  3rd Eye Cacao:  Click here —> https://thirdeyecacao.com/thoughtroom Use the coupon code “THOUGHTROOM” for 15% off!   Why cacao? As an excellent alternative to coffee, cacao is rich in theobromine, a native relative to caffeine. Theobromine's heart-opening effects energize the body and elevate the mood.  Third Eye Cacao is organically grown, hand picked and sun-dried. Just boil water— Third Eye Cacao is easy enough for your morning ritual, and pure enough to be used for cacao ceremonies! (Check out Ep. 40 with Third Eye Founder, Neil Ryan Dumra).  Topics Explored:    8:43 - Creative Alchemy and how Nick has alchemized his many creative pursuits How emotional intelligence can help us shed our limiting beliefs How Nick broke through his fear of public speaking to create a podcast and reach his growth zone 19:00 - Law of attraction and how to become aware of our thoughts  Meditation and the connection between creativity and consciousness Understanding our attachment styles and deciding which contracts we want to enter into 29:06 - Ayahuasca, mushrooms, and other plant medicine Purging our feelings of not enoughness 36:56 - The recent passing of Nick’s mom and his healing journey in this time of transition and grief Hallie’s current transition conscious uncoupling from her romantic partner and the ways in which she is choosing to view each moment as a new beginning rather than an ending 55:17 - How attaching to our judgments can create division 1:01:52 - Lessons in consciousness from The Matrix: Choosing the red pill  Subconscious addictions to pain  How to tap into conscious creation by releasing unhelpful patterns Tuning into our heart as our intuition guide 1:22:00 - How Nick alchemized all his creative pursuits in his hat making  Resources:   Instagram | @nickonken Website |