We've made it through another season! This time we answer listener questions and discuss the hardships and delights of making the show. Listen in as we wrap up on some really great interviews and content. #WrapUpSeason2The podcast that points out shit you didn't know was relevant

Jonas Koffler is many things: an empath, storyteller, stroke survivor, entrepreneur, friend, husband, advocate, and then some. He, like all of us, also happens to be imperfect. While it took a life-changing event to prompt a change in his ways, it has also opened up the door for self care and a very fruitful life. This very insightful conversation …

Spending extensive amounts of time traveling around the world sounds like a dream to most, but with the right amount of planning, it can surely be a reality. Jia Lin is a freelancer who comes to New York to work, and goes just about everywhere else to play. She carefully tailors her time, making sure she maximizes her moolah while also building her…

Joanna Fang is a sound designer and the first openly transgender person to win a Primetime Emmy. Mastering the art of Foley has allowed her to discover what it's like to walk in others' shoes and eventually led to her to upgrading her own kicks to the ones she was always intended to wear. We talk discovery, get a foley lesson (complete with creepy …

Elle Kim (a.k.a. That Hoe Over Here) gives us insight into being a New York City sex worker and the many players involved in the industry. She is one of the "privileged" prostitutes that have chosen to enter the space, which has been receiving increasing press coverage. This subject has often been portrayed as glamorous, but Elle gets real and goes…

Your hosts chop it up over current events in a very special Chill and Ambitious episode. Sparked by September 11th, Colin Kaepernick, and the Dakota pipeline, we discuss protesting and patriotism. We try not to talk about the Election, but fail. And overall, O + NO rail on absolutist and zero sum mindsets while attempting to find some solutions in …

Veronika Dash is an actress/ model/ spokesmodel with an enigmatic presence and charm. Her ability to turn roadblocks into speedbumps relies heavily on the fact that she acknowledges all of the people she interacts with and appreciates every moment and opportunity. We talk social media shaming, finding the opportunity of everything, and navigating d…

Meet Elyssa and Phil of Audition Hero, the startup disrupting the acting world. Their high energy is contagious, which translates into how they respond to their clients, partners, and teammates. Ultimately, these entrepreneurs get things done. Laugh with us as we talk cold calling, Hamilton, supporting artists, and Phil’s missed magic career in #Po…

Creating work your are proud of usually means holding processes and people to a high standard. Such is the story with Irina + Gilles when launching @FictionLab last year, a music blog promoting talented DJs with mixes and write-ups on inspiring new music. @GIlles-Wasserman, himself a DJ (and a professional soccer player in a past life) and Irina (w…

Max Rouzier spends only a few hours working every day, and makes every second of those hours count. He tells beautiful stories as a journalist and email marketer through That Man Max. Though his clever mind can form ideas in a pinch, living with Sickle Cell Disease means that his physical resources are wiped out rather quickly. We discuss 90's cult…

Opportunities arise on the daily, without us even noticing. Recognizing and seizing these moments comes from being prepared for them when they appear. Slammin Sam Maxion started his DJ career by asking the right people and following it up with hard work, eventually transitioning into a hit making producer in the 90's, and starting his own podcast. …

Luke Taylor is on a roll. He started Spark Prep, a college admissions coaching company, as a way to pay the bills while he worked on his creative endeavors like acting & producing music as DJ Lisan. This one-time side hustle gave Luke the opportunity to remind young people of their greatness, build business allover Asia, and realize that he can be …

Mina McQueen really knows herself. She works for a tech company by day and runs her own dominatrix business (Kink and Consciousness) by night. By exploring all aspects of BDSM in her training, Mina pushes the boundaries of her own mind, and really solidifying who she is. Listen in as we talk about how she became a self-expert, adventures at Mistres…

Alex and Ray are partners in comics with a solid sense of their creative abilities. Their online comic series Buttersafe comes out twice a week, while they also work on long-form comics with the likes of Konami and Viewster (to name a few). Daily to-do lists differ greatly for these two, so constant and honest feedback is essential to this duo's su…

Yogi and business owner Maryam has always built on her achievements and followed her curiosity. This founder of Office Yoga (www.officeyoga.com) capitalizes on her own strengths while leading by letting others do what they’re best at. She proves that there is plenty of room for zen in business. Listen in to #LimberLeader while we discuss following …

Frankie Lee III is a professional contemporary ballerino who lives life as though it is all one giant dance. Once a very angry and combative youth, he found spirituality and connection through dance. A very kind and outgoing young man, it’s hard to believe he ever chose attitude over gratitude. Listen in as we talk about what happens when you #simp…

Nikki Borodi (www.NikkiBorodi.com) professionally sings, does acrobatics, plays instruments (all at the same time), clowns, makes her own costumes, and teaches yoga. Of her many talents, none are as important or greater than her ability to permit herself to explore every interest. We talk about building space for curiosity, allowing inspiration to …

It's un BEE-lievable how amazingly a hive works to make choices in the best interest of the group. This sustainable and delicious approach is something Scott Jorgensen of Hercules Bees (www.herculesbees.biz) fully incorporates in running his business. After learning to keep wild bees in the Gambia, he decided to take his talents to his hometown whe…

Rapper Adam Vida (formerly known as A-1 @adamraps) has spent a good part of his life creating safe spaces for others. His music is a perfect reflection of who he is as a person, a fun, thoughtful, and creative individual who's aim is to: Think, Hustle, Understand, Really Live & Really love (THURL). He delivers party bangers whilst giving thoughtful…

O + NO want to thank our listeners. So for Season 2, we've partnered with promoters Momentum and TBA to throw you a Launch Party!! We also talk about tapping into human nature's "eusocial" tendencies, further building the Chill and Ambitious community, and what is in store for season 2. LAUNCH PARTY SEASON 2 DETAILS:Where: TBA Brooklyn // 395 Wythe…

One whole Chill and Ambitious season down!! Listen to the second part of our wrap up to learn how O and NO met, our tribulations, and insights from episodes 9-15. Goal setting, ADHD, polyamory, travel, vegans, meditation, procrastination, and more!The podcast that points out shit you didn't know was relevant

Pascal Rawls-Phillipe is responsible for helping run a healthy oasis in a food desert. Volunteering his trust and time led to being offered partnership of Seasoned Vegan in Harlem... and he has quite a sense of humor to boot! Listen in to the absolute hysterics as we talk (more) upward spirals, nasal spray molly, being nice to plants, & self-awaren…

We did it!!! Season 1 was full of learnings and insights, some of which we want to highlight a little better. Listen in as we give you the inside scoop on episodes 0-8. Dreams, travel, service, business sense, neuronetworks, intuition, and much more!The podcast that points out shit you didn't know was relevant

Procrastination is a ritual we all participate in, but it doesn't always deserve the bad rap it's gotten over the years. Jay Reifel is a screenwriter, chef, and avid runner who integrates his penchant for putting things off into all of his passions. Listen in as we talk about Sharknado, eating bugs, & stumbling into passions via Positive Procrastin…

Truly listening is perhaps one of the hardest things to do, but it's what helps Stephanie Felicita make friends as she wanders the globe. Our life innovator travels half the year by leveraging her design skills as a freelancer, taking turns between projects and adventures. A camera, journal, passport, and an open ear are all she needs to get taken …

Communication is essential to every kind of relationship. Our life innovator Aaron Browne finds that open, honest, and constant #communication is what allows him to carry on multiple relationships at once. This self-described "ethical non-monogamist" gets deep with us about boundaries, self-reflection, and how respect grows when you have to accommo…

Our life innovator Yana Gibuena travels to new cities, states, & countries every week, creating culinary delights through her pop-up dinners. This feat requires a ton of collaboration with strangers (or soon-to-be-friends) while she brings regional Filipino dishes to communities and raises money for victims of Typhoon Haiyan. We discover that delic…

Is it a weakness or a strength? Justin Freedman, this week's LIFE INNOVATOR, teaches us what it means to rethink disability. This authority grew up with ADHD and is now getting his PHD with a focus on inclusive education. We learn that disability is socially constructed and that you really can do anything with the right perspective.…

Brianna Carney is the ultimate goal-setter. So much so, that she even sets goals for how many rejections she needs to get on a given day. It's not all rigidity, however, with this startup owner and founder of Nestfiller.com. She has taken her kind heart and passion for the elderly and turned it into a thriving business helping seasoned adults find …

Intuition can be described as a "whisper in a loud room," so how can we listen to it over all the chaos? This week's guest is an expert on honing intuition. A Vedic meditation teacher with plenty of successful clients, she finds that working out your creativity and instinct always leads to a more fruitful life full of bliss chemicals and flow state…

Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right. Dina Zukic works to help develop learning and leadership within organizations through understanding how the brain actually functions. When applied, neuroleadership can seriously up-level performance in all aspects of your life. We talk charisma, growth mindsets, and insights on America…

Nikolai Yakovenko knows a thing or two about rewiring. Be it working around an injury or developing neuro networks for intelligent computers, he understands how to re-think limitations. Listen in as we learn about A.I., how expertise might not be worth anything, and how "in Mother Russia, the car drives you."…

"Just be yourself and they'll love you," is Catrin Hedström's go-to piece of advice. Easy to say, but even easier to believe if you're blessed with her bold brand of confidence. A film director and editor, she is passionate (and selective!) of her projects... when she's not dancing around singing show tunes, of course. We dish on having intimidatin…

Unicorn Water (aka Champagne) is the lifeblood of Dee Taylor, owner of Sweeping Beauty NYC. As the clever name suggests, she has no problem creating fun anywhere she sees fit, and that's most things! Dee talks play, building rapport with clients, and how you can make a lot of money doing things that no one else wants to do.…

What's in a cupcake? For Beatrice Tsang of Baby Bea's Bakeshop it's one way she's built a loyal community. From butter to laser parties, Bea extracts her wisdom.The podcast that points out shit you didn't know was relevant

Janine and Aretha are the embodiment of everything trending and bosses of FLOSS GLOSS. Their nail polish and incredible marketing are simply an extension of who they are at the core- ambitious, culture-obsessed, ALMOST too cool, but somehow approachable.The podcast that points out shit you didn't know was relevant

Community, empathy, creativity, and... language skills? This week’s guest is Peace Boat US Director and Parties4Peace co-founder Emilie McGlone. She is a multilingual powerhouse who connects education, partying, and volunteering to be the true definition of a life innovator. Listen in to see how all these facets intersect.…

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