Everyday Awesome

3/9/2021

Being a Badass Leader in Life and Business - Discover Your Inner ‘Leader’ & Learn About The Culture of Leadership with Sonia Singh

Ep. 8

Have you ever wondered if you are capable of being an amazing leader in your life or in your business? Or if leaders are born or created? In this episode, we learn that everyone can be a leader - that everyone is born with the ability to be a leader. And, there’s always room for personal and professional growth.

Joining me on this episode of Everyday Awesome is Sonia K Singh, leadership and high performance coach and the founder of Influential Leadership Academy. Sonia believes in true, well rounded leaders and has dedicated much of her work to helping others achieve that goal and further their careers.

We discuss how mindfulness, respect, and emotional intelligence are key concepts in successful leadership. And what real, effective leadership looks like?

Sonia is a strong believer in meditation and offers some excellent tips on how to deal with the remote work distractions that so many of us are experiencing. Sonia also talks about her personal professional background, as well as her foray into teaching at the University of San Francisco.

Tune in to Episode 8 to hear Sonia’s advice on how to become a compassionate, respected leader and learn how to cope with some typical WFH stressors!

Some Questions I Ask:

How did you get yourself into the leadership game? (6:18)
How do you work with people to develop their leadership skills? (23:25)
How have you seen workplace culture shift since the COVID-19 pandemic has forced so many people into remote work? (32:26)
What’s EQ and why is it an important skill for leadership? (47:27)
Who do you think is an example of a great leader? (49:49)
What is it that you’re doing now and can we participate? (52:14)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

The qualities that truly make someone a leader (7:00)
The difference between being a manager and being a leader (7:57)
How to create respect organically without demanding it (12:11)
Why you don’t have to be a “born” leader to be a great leader (14:57)
The importance of having a strong mission and vision for your organization (29:35)
How meditation can be important in relieving Zoom fatigue (38:00)
Simple tools you can learn to minimize distractions and reclaim your time (41:21)
The importance of taking conscious screen breaks throughout the work day (44:16)

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5/11/2021

Want to Age With Vitality and Grace? Nutrition Expert Ann Louise Gittleman Tells You How.

Ep. 12

What if aging is optional!? Would you like to live your best life as you age? Aging is inevitable and as Ann Louise share’s in her new book, Radical Longevity, it’s possible to age with vitality and grace. She believes it is important to embrace getting older and view aging as a privilege.Joining me on this episode of Everyday Awesome is Ann Louise Gittleman, The First Lady of Nutrition and an expert in health and healing. For several decades Ann has been a gamechanger in health, nutrition, and helping our bodies be the best they can be through building a strong immune system. Ann believes that we can make the most out of aging through vitality, resilience, and grace, and is sharing this in her book, Radical Longevity. Ann Louise and I talk about the habits that we can implement throughout our day to day lives in order to set our future selves up for ultimate health. Ann also talks about the resources she turns to for credible health research, what the mission of her book Radical Longevity is, and the tips and tricks that you can use to improve your health. Tune in to Episode 12 to learn about Ann’s knowledge and advice on how to age confidently, healthily, and gracefully!Some Questions I Ask:Where do you look to access credible research and data in the health industry? (13:03)Is this something we should start when we’re younger? (19:51)What are some of the targeted foods that you talk about in your book? (32:42)What is next for you? (43:37)In This Episode You Will Learn: How Ann became involved in the health industry (5:23)What inspired Ann to write Radical Longevity (17:34)That you can release accumulated toxins (29:21)How household items may be aging us (34:56)Actionable takeaways from Ann (46:02)Connect with Ann:Book - Radical LongevityWebsitehttps://annlouise.com/books/radical-longevity/partners/ Resources MentionedHealth Science InstituteGreen Med InformationChildren’s Health DefenseDr. George Brewer - Copper and Alzheimer’sLet’s Connect!InstagramTwitter LinkedIn Email: everydayawesomewithtriciag@gmail.com

4/27/2021

Want to Energize Your Life and Attract Abundance? Danijela Saponjic Shares Tips From Feng Shui

Ep. 11

Did you know that how we decorate and organize our spaces has a direct impact on our health, success, relationships, and overall satisfaction in our lives? According to the practice of Feng Shui, the placement of items in your home and office can bring more abundance and energy flow into all areas of your life. Joining me on this episode of Everyday Awesome is Danijela Saponjic. Danijela is a SpaceHealing and Feng Shui master, and mother of 4 boys. Born in Germany to a family from the Balkans, Danijela’s connection to the spirit of nature runs deep. She created the SpaceHealing Method to help people around the world align their environment to the power of nature, and heal old energies so they no longer affect the current lives being lived in these places. Danijela has written three books on Feng Shui and a deck of Clutter Clearing cards – all released in Germany. As a result of Danijela’s expertise, her clients open up new space to call in their dreams, visions & desires with joy and ease.Danijela and I discuss how she has been a pioneer in her field and has touched thousands of lives through her books, trainings, and private consultations over the past 20 years. We also dive into the history of Feng Shui and what Danijela advises in order to attract the energy that you want into your home. Tune in to Episode 11 to learn why creating Feng Shui is important and the tools that Danijela recommends applying to your home!Some Questions I Ask:Where does this life force energy come from? (7:07)How did you get into Feng Shui? (13:35)What are ways that the way we organize impacts our health? (25:48)What about the external forces that we don’t have control over? (32:55)Are there obvious no-nos? (48:40)In This Episode You Will Learn: What Feng Shui is (5:45)The history of Feng Shui (11:45)The importance of decluttering (22:15)About the Feng Shui in your soul (30:00)What Danijela recommends for listeners (36:50)Let’s Connect!InstagramTwitter LinkedIn Email: everydayawesomewithtriciag@gmail.comConnect With DanijelaInstagramFacebookWebsite

4/13/2021

Comedy Actor Danny Scheie - Why Humor, Believing in Love and Going After Your Dreams Makes Life Great

Ep. 10

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an Actor and to live in the limelight? Grab a bowl of popcorn and a cocktail and settle in to hear the advice and stories from a successful actor. We chat about how overcoming fears, going after love, following your dreams, and laughing often lead to a great life. Joining me on this episode of Everyday Awesome is Danny Sheie, actor, comedian, professor, and all around amazing guy. After being inspired from classic films at a young age, Danny has become a successful actor and played many roles in notable theatres. He lights up a room with his style, humor, and intellect and I’ve always been in awe of his ability to make everything fun and adventurous. We discuss how Danny became interested in pursuing acting, how he describes performing, what his other passions and interests are, and much more. His insights into the acting world and what performing is truly like is fascinating. Listening to Danny’s stories will entertain you, fascinate you, and most importantly, inspire you to chase your dreams. Tune in to Episode 10 to learn about Danny’s background with acting, his passions outside of acting, and his unique perspective on what acting, and life, are all about. And check out Danny’s upcoming performances (remote) in A Comedy of Errors and A.C.T.’s Out Loud Series (link’s below).Some Questions I Ask:What inspired you to go into acting? (7:40)When you’re acting do you feel like you’re stepping out of yourself in some way? (18:22)What else would you do if you weren’t an actor? (26:00)When did you work with Jessica Walters? (37:30)What inspires you? (44:44)In This Episode You Will Learn: The key to acting from Danny (14:40)The importance of humor to Danny (19:40)About Danny’s directing experience (33:41)Danny’s favorite role he’s done (42:36)What’s next for Danny (47:52)Let’s Connect!InstagramTwitter LinkedIn Email: everydayawesomewithtriciag@gmail.comConnect With DannyWebsiteUC Santa Cruz A.C.T. Out Loud - Arms and The Man 4/12/21-4/18/21Danny Scheie - The Comedy of Errors 4/23/21