Tell The Truth - How Much Time Are You Spending On Your Devices? The Bad-Ass Soul Seeking Warrior Podcast Series podcast

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Salima Witt eats adversity for lunch. She grew up in Canada under the care of a single mom who worked several jobs. Since Salima was often alone, she went to nature to find solace. Her battle with health challenges started in 2002 after the birth of her second child. She lapsed into a coma caused by sepsis and was given a 10% chance of survival. In 2017, Salima fell off her horse and landed on her neck, barely escaping paralysis. In 2018, not completely healed from her riding injury, she was diagnosed with stage 3B chromophobe kidney cancer. She went through surgery to remove a reasonably sizable solid mass in her kidney. Then, in 2021, Salima developed encephalomeningitis, which caused her to lose consciousness, sight, and hearing for two months. During this time, she lost the ability to swallow, walk, talk, or care for herself. Salima admits that this was her life's most challenging and humbling battle. In late 2024, Salima became the author of her memoir, STATIC: Learn to Listen Through the Noise. It Could Save Your Life. It is the inspirational story of her years-long battles with four near-death experiences. Throughout her struggles, Salima discovers her guide: an inner voice, which some call gut feeling, intuition, or God. Her riveting book chronicles her miraculous power of sheer will and perseverance, how, in her darkest days—when she could not see or hear—she turned inward to listen to her guide's clear message. STATIC is more than a story of survival; it is a tale of discovery that includes invaluable ways for readers to enhance their lives.…

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Thirty years, five continents, 10 countries, and 15 cities 1:23:23

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John Slaven was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he claims to have had an idyllic childhood. He is the second of five siblings raised by a stay-at-home mom and a father who was an architect. John attended an all-boys Catholic school through grade and high school and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Cape Town. After graduation, he served the required two years of national service in the Navy before working at DeBeers as a project engineer in the industrial diamond mining business. John worked with DeBeers for four and a half years before pursuing an advanced MBA. Although he had researched several schools, his wife had suggested Harvard Business School. John submitted his application and was accepted to HBS, so he didn’t apply to other schools. HBS proved highly beneficial to John as he traversed his career following graduation. After graduation, he worked at Boston Consulting Group in Melbourne, Australia. John spent over nine years with BCG before joining Alcoa as VP of Finance, then joined BHP Billiton, where he served in many roles for thirteen years. John and his family lived on five continents in ten countries and fifteen cities during this time. They moved countries 21 times and moved cities 23 times. Moving an average of every 1.04 years in the past thirty years. The continual moving proved to be one of his biggest challenges over the years. It was difficult for his daughters to adjust to his constant travel and moving among different schools, and at one point, his wife suffered a complex illness that added to the challenges. Through it all, they have grown close as a family and enjoy spending time together. John is most proud of his reputation and integrity, which he has held as the most important values in his personal and professional life. John currently lives in Boulder, Colorado, as a member of a technology start-up. He promises he is staying put and has no plans for future relocations.…

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From Communism to Capitalism with Vladimir Jacimovic 1:06:15

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Vladimir Jacimovic was born in Yugoslavia as an only child. He left there to come to the United States after his junior year of high school. The University of San Francisco recruited him to play on the men’s basketball team, hoping to one day play in the NBA. These hopes were dashed when the university faced recruiting violations, which caused the basketball program to be closed down. This was a turning point in Vladimir’s life as he had to decide whether to go to Germany and play professional basketball in the European league or end his basketball career entirely. Vladimir chose to help his parents immigrate to the United States, and he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of San Francisco. Upon graduation, he joined Intel and worked in the software department before leaving to join Ingress, where he worked in post-sales support. As he became familiar with rising in corporate America ranks, he decided he would pursue an MBA as it seemed that was the track the C-Suite executives had traveled. He was committed to going to the best school in the world so he chose Harvard Business School. Vladimir loved every minute of HBS, especially the bootcamp atmosphere of the first year. He didn’t have any expectations when he arrived knowing very little about the program and with no personal contacts. After graduation from HBS, Vladimir joined McKinsey Consulting and settled in Italy for a few years prior to transferring back to San Francisco with McKinsey. During his time at McKinsey he had great exposure to the tech world in Silicon Valley. He joined Crosslink Capital as a Managing Director and spent eight years there before becoming a Venture Partner at New Enterprise Associates. In 2008 Vladimir became the founder and CEO of Continuum Capital Partners, LLC where he still resides and is focused on funding start ups in the artificial intelligence space. Over the years Vladimir was no stranger to the hard knocks of the venture capital industry where he has experienced his fair share of ups and downs. He resides in San Francisco with his wife and is his children’s biggest fan. He expresses his gratitude for the journey he has been on after being raised under communist rule and taking advantage of the opportunities afforded to him by being an immigrant to the United States.…

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The Importance of Community with Jeff Fryling 1:21:55

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Jeff's father worked in the steel industry, so he and his family moved frequently as a child. He grew accustomed to these frequent transitions but settled in during his last years of high school and college and made life-long friends. Jeff attended the University of Illinois and obtained an undergraduate degree in accounting and finance. He then attended Harvard Business School after spending a few years at Accenture in finance and IBM in sales. After graduating from HBS, Jeff spent four years in Singapore and three years in Hong Kong before returning to the United States. Reflecting on the next five to ten years, Jeff is focused on joining a community of people with whom he enjoys spending time. If a business opportunity evolves as a result, all the better.…

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Overcoming Metabolic Chaos with Debbie Potts 1:14:58

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Debbie Potts has been a competitive athlete most of her life. Her achievements include being a top triathlete, 15-time Iron Man finisher, multiple-time Iron Man Hawaii World Champion, Boston Marathon qualifier, and more. Her athletic career came to a screeching halt in 2013 when she ended up in Metabolic Chaos, better known as adrenal fatigue. Debbie hosts the Fit & Healthy Athlete podcast and is the author of Life Is Not a Race, It Is a Journey . In our conversation, Debbie shares her experience of going from a top athlete to someone who gained 30 pounds and was exhausted and seeking answers to why. She shares valuable tips and realizations that can help others avoid some of the challenges she faced. Please visit her website for free resources and an extraordinary amount of valuable information. www.debbiepotts.net She can be found on Instagram @coachdebbiepotts Enjoy the conversation.…

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From Beirut, Lebanon to Harvard Business School 1:08:17

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Gaby Chaiban was born to an American mother and Lebanese father in Beirut, Lebanon. She grew up during the Civil War in Lebanon. It was not uncommon for a school to be closed for a few weeks at a time or for Gaby and her classmates to be sent home during the day because of the danger of the war. At eleven years old, Gaby came to the United States with her mom and brother to attend a year of elementary school. For her, the year in Brookline, Massachusetts, was a culture shock and quite uncomfortable. After the year was up, they returned to Beirut, where she finished her schooling through high school. Gaby returned to the United States and attended Smith College, an all-female college in Northampton, Massachusetts. She found the experience less stressful than her first trip to the States. However, she still recognized the difference in the level of curiosity and understanding of world affairs that the American students possessed. Gaby went to work for Price Waterhouse after leaving undergraduate school, where she stayed for three years. She felt an unspoken expectation to get a secondary degree. As a result of Gaby’s upbringing, she thought that it was essential to excel in all of her endeavors and prove to people that she was smart and capable. She applied to four MBA programs: Harvard, Wharton, MIT, and Stanford. She was accepted at Harvard and Wharton but chose Harvard because it was a better-known school in her country of origin, and once again, it would prove her capability. Harvard was hard for Gaby. The coursework and method of teaching were very intense. She is happy that she attended Harvard, which has helped her throughout her career. And she stays in contact with various groups affiliated with HBS to this day. Gaby shares her advice to those who may be considering the pursuit of an MBA. She also shares what she learned about herself during her two years at Harvard. Gaby shares her post-HBS career path, which hit a low point during the 2007-2009 financial crisis. And explains the challenges she faced in managing the care of her elderly mother. Regarding what the next several years hold for Gaby, she is happy to have options, one of which is settling in France. Finally, Gaby is proud that she is true to herself and a good person.…

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From Corporate America to Entrepreneur with Tim Agnew 1:16:49

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Tim Agnew grew up in a wholesome yet affluent family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended private schools through his senior year in high school and then obtained his undergraduate degree in engineering from Princeton. After leaving Princeton, Tim left for Melbourne, Australia, as a factory engineer. During his experience in Australia, Tim determined that his engineering degree might have limits unless he pursued rounding it out with an MBA. Tim's Dad had graduated from Harvard Business School in 1958, and Tim was attracted to the general business curriculum offered at HBS. After visiting the school and getting a taste of the program, he applied early and was accepted. Although challenging, Tim's experience at HBS was fulfilling. He was paying for the lion's share of his HBS experience, so he was hungry to learn. The program was intimidating, but the Socratic learning method suited him well. After leaving HBS, Tim spent 14 years with Sony, went on to work with joint venture start-ups, and did some freelance consulting before landing in San Diego, CA and delving into residential real estate. On the human side of life, one of the most challenging life experiences that Tim and his wife navigated through was wanting children but not being able to have them. After years of medical intervention without success, Tim and his wife explored the option of adoption and once again ran into challenges. During this time, they attended a weekend seminar about infertility and came away, agreeing that a life without children would bring advantages and opportunities that they had not previously considered. After going through an unexpected grieving period, they pursued volunteer work and other activities that have been fulfilling and rich with experience. Tim currently resides in San Diego, CA, with his wife, Monica, and they manage a portfolio of residential properties together.…

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From a Soloist in the San Francisco Opera Boys Chorus to International Business Executive with Daniel Howard 1:13:32

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Dan Howard comes from a close family. His parents both have an MBA. He was raised in San Francisco, and at age 10, he auditioned for the San Francisco Opera’s Boys Chorus. He was rewarded a spot, and at age 12, he traveled the world with the Boys Chorus. He sang three times in three operas with the famous Luciano Pavarotti. Dan’s travel throughout the world at a young age influenced his future as an international business executive. He graduated early from USC and immediately moved to NYC without a job to pursue a career in tourism advertising. He moved into an apartment near Madison Avenue, helped a young woman move into an apartment near him, and landed a job in advertising through that contact. Dan left his advertising position to attend Harvard Business School in 1990. Although he wanted to stay in the travel and tourism industry, he knew he needed to hone his business and leadership skills to be a more effective executive. Dan applied to several MBA programs but chose Harvard because that is where the King of Thailand had matriculated. Harvard Business School was a struggle for Dan. However, he feels he received an excellent education. HBS trains you for the stress and pace of business. He feels like Harvard reinforced the courage he already had. Dan’s post-Harvard career path is as follows: 1992-1995 Tourism Director for the city of Beverly Hills, California 1995-2003 Tourism Director for Napa Valley, California 2003-2004 Tourism Director in San Francisco, California, helped open the Allison Inn and Spa in the Willamette Valley in Newberg, Oregon. 2004-2009 Montage Resorts 2009-Present V.P. Visit Park City, Park City, Utah Dan feels that vulnerability is a huge business asset and shares his Three Cs of Leadership. Enjoy the conversation. www.visitparkcity.com www.theallison.com…

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We have a chronic disease epidemic in children and adults in this country. Today, I share the startling statistics of food gone wrong in this country and give you some resources to start taking control of your health. Resources: www.caseymeans.com www.detoxwater.com/10-day-cleanse-detox www.helloglow.co/24-recipes-to-detox-your-skin-gut-liver www.theinspiredhome.com/araticles/detox-dinner-recipes…

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After a life-altering event that sent her on a multi-year healing journey to recover from her trauma and survivorship, she wrote her book Becoming an Empowered Survivor: You, Too, Can Heal from Trauma And Abuse as an account of her experiences. Her embedded message to other survivors is that you, too, can heal . With deep Texan roots, Beth is a citizen of the world. She grew up in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, where her father worked in oil and gas production, and her mother was a schoolteacher. Beth began school with kindergarten in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and graduated from high school in Jakarta, Indonesia. In between, she attended school in Singapore and Balikpapan, Indonesia. Later, Beth returned to Texas, where she lives and has resided for much of her adult life. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in accounting from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She is a certified public accountant, certified in financial forensics (CPA/CFF), and a certified fraud examiner (CFE). As such, her "first mountain" career included ten years as a financial statement auditor, followed by twenty-two years as a forensic accountant investigating fraud and white-collar crime. For years, she fought corruption and bribery worldwide, working in more than thirty-five countries on behalf of multi-national companies under investigation by various enforcement authorities, including the US Department of Justice, the US Department of Commerce, and the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Toward the end of her "first mountain" career, she lived and worked in Hong Kong for six years. Before writing her book, Beth became a bestselling author by contributing a chapter about her life experience to the collaborative book Step Into Your Brave: Uplifting Stories to Inspire Courage, Strength, and Growth , published in October 2022. To learn more about Beth, her book, speaking and mentoring programs, and other resources visit www.empoweredsurvivors.com If you want to tell your story, visit www.lightbeamers.com to learn how.…

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As a non-toxic living consultant, Sarah Clark's goal is to help you make simple, healthier changes to your food and personal care products and in your home so that you can feel confident that you're making the healthiest choices you can for yourself and your family. Sarah is a wife, mom of two, former TV news reporter, and breast cancer survivor. Each of those roles has led Sarah to learn more about environmental health exposures we face in our everyday lives. Her passion is educating others about how to switch to safer products without feeling overwhelmed. www.betterhealthwithsarah.com https://www.instagram.com/betterhealthwithsarah https://www.facebook.com/betterhealthwithsarah/ https://shopmy.us/smclark22…

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April Pertuis is a Storyteller. Her Passion is helping women unlock the story within so they can own, speak, and share it with others. It doesn't matter if you are a preacher, an artist, an entrepreneur, or a factory worker—YOU have a story, and it holds a powerful message others need to hear! April has a 25+ year career as a TV Journalist, Video Producer, Writer and Speaker; she knows the value of stories.... and she knows how to help YOU make sense of yours. The critical points of your story relate to your journey, including where you've struggled along the way and how you've thrived. April struggled as a young journalist tasked with reporting "the bad news" daily. While busy chasing Fire trucks and Police cars for stories, she longed for human-interest stories that she was much more interested in telling. Realizing her career path as a broadcast journalist was only going to lead her down a path of depression; she made a pivotal career change. April decided her work would have meaning! And by that, she was going to focus on people's stories. She helps you to tell your story powerfully. You attract an audience when you share your story through this lens because humans are drawn to good stories—it's how we're wired! And when you learn to share your story with intention and meaning, you shine a LIGHT. This is how you become a LIGHTbeamer! To learn more about April, go to www.lightbeamers.com…

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Chris Givant-Balancing Hormones for Healthy Aging 1:04:04

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If you feel exhausted, experience brain fog, have trouble sleeping, gaining weight, feel irritable and just plain not yourself this discussion is for you. Christine Givant is an integrative compounding pharmacist and the former co-founder of both LaVita Compounding Pharmacy and EpigenticsRX. Chris is a highly experienced formulator and educator who is nationally recognized as an expert in healthy aging, perimenopause, menopause and customized skincare. She has brought 25 plus years of knowledge in the healthy aging arena to medical professionals and patients alike. Chris is currently the host of the podcast "Not Your Mother's Hormones" available on Apple and Spotify. Her podcast focuses on the crazy roller coaster ride of midlife hormonal changes as women often feel out of sorts at this time of life. She wants you to know you are not crazy and you are not alone. Her main goal is to provide options and solutions to help you get your vitality, balance and sanity back. You can follow Chris on social media: instagram.com/notyourmothershormones Her website: www.nymhormones.com Links to Compounding Pharmacies near you: Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding www.a4pc.org Compounding Pharmacies Directory www.compoundingpharmacies.org…

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Talia Walsh 1:02:57

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Talia is the founder and owner of Quest Studio. Over the past decade, Talia’s passion for preventative healthcare has motivated her to work with an array of different populations, including cardiac rehab, gastric bypass, pediatric weight management, group exercise, personal training, posture rehab, yoga, wellness coaching, corporate fitness, athletes, supplementation, veterans, and much more! She strives daily to take her and others' health and fitness to the next level. Talia has loved music and began playing violin and singing at age 7. She performed as lead singer with local bands, including Tin Pan Alley, Daddy-O & the Sax Maniax, Take 5, Electric City Groove, and Essence, and continues to sing for worship at her church, weddings, and special events. She released her first CD in December 2018. Finally, if you are looking for an inspiring speaker, put Talia on your list. Here is the link to her talk at the Empower Conference a few years ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEj9sMERDT4 Website: https://www.myqueststudio.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talia-walsh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talia.walsh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taliawalsh/ About the church: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5_cQ7FrGG2/…

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