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Welcome to Your Purposeful Life and I’m your host Adrian Starks. I am a speaker, podcaster, narrator, writer and entrepreneur. On this podcast we aim to achieve a different dialect on the concept of purpose because it is not a one size fits all approach. There will be a variety of guests with various backgrounds and skills expressing their purpose through the human mess we call the human journey in the midst of changes and challenges while finding out who they are, why they do what they do and how they got good at doing what they do on this planet. This podcast will be the guidepost to help you do more than determine your purpose. It will give you the tools to trust and honor it bringing you a greater sense of success, fulfillment and achievement on your terms. Let's start this journey of purpose together.

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Welcome to Your Purposeful Life and I’m your host Adrian Starks. I am a speaker, podcaster, narrator, writer and entrepreneur. On this podcast we aim to achieve a different dialect on the concept of purpose because it is not a one size fits all approach. There will be a variety of guests with various backgrounds and skills expressing their purpose through the human mess we call the human journey in the midst of changes and challenges while finding out who they are, why they do what they do and how they got good at doing what they do on this planet. This podcast will be the guidepost to help you do more than determine your purpose. It will give you the tools to trust and honor it bringing you a greater sense of success, fulfillment and achievement on your terms. Let's start this journey of purpose together.

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Giving Aging a Rebrand: The Future of Lifespans and Optimal Health with Julian Hayes II

3/30/2024
In this episode, Adrian Starks interviews Julian Hayes II, an executive health and performance advisor, about his journey and his work in helping people achieve optimal health. Julian shares his shift in career path from aspiring to be a doctor to focusing on health and performance. He introduces the concept of generational health and emphasizes the importance of mindset in achieving optimal health. Julian also explains the role of epigenetics in health and how it can be influenced by lifestyle factors. He discusses the future of health, including precision medicine and the need for a shift towards preventative care. In this conversation, Julian discusses the importance of giving aging a rebrand and recognizing it as a disease. He also talks about his work with high-stress individuals and how he helps them manage their health using new technologies. Julian emphasizes the need for baseline measurements and personalized health approaches. He highlights the impact of quality sleep on emotional intelligence and overall well-being. Julian encourages individuals to build a foundation for optimal health and balance success with health. He also discusses the power of visualization and acting as if to achieve desired outcomes. Ultimately, Julian believes that living a purposeful life involves growth and fulfillment. Takeaways Resources Guest: Julian Hayes II Social Media Website: https://www.executivehealth.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@exechealth Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:56:02

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Unlocking Radical Responsibility: Transform Your Life and Own Your Story with Marsha Vanwynsberghe

3/2/2024
Episode: 127 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Marsha Vanwynsberghe. Guest Marsha Vanwynsberghe is a Storytelling NLP Trainer, Speaker, Publisher & Author, 2xs Podcaster. Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”. She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse that tore her family unit apart. Marsha has been published 7 times in collaborative books including “Owning Your Choices”, sharing inspiring stories of courage from women around the world. Through her tools, NLP certifications, programs, coaching and two podcasts, Marsha teaches the power of Radical Responsibility and Owning Your Choices in your own life. She empowers women how to own and stand on their stories, be conscious leaders and build profitable platform businesses that create massive impact. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Marsha Vanwynsberghe. She will show how to move yourself forward from a difficult situation and heal through that journey with the "purpose" to share that story. Marsha demonstrates how the power of taking radical responsibility and owning your story will free you from the burdens of worry, frustrations and exhaustions of how others view or judge you. You can live your life on your terms! Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Resources Guest: Marsha Vanwynsberghe Social Media Website: https://www.marshavanw.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshavanwynsberghe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshavanw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marshavanwcoaching Marsha's podcast: https://ownyourchoicesownyourlife.libsyn.com/ Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:41:35

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Yoga Is Not What You Think: A New Perspective On Identity, Love and Faith with Troy Hadeed

1/26/2024
Episode: 126 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Troy Hadeed. Troy Hadeed is a renowned yoga teacher and the Author of My Name Is Love. Troy Hadeed believes the ultimate spiritual practice lives within our everyday relationships and that divinity exists in the heart of every individual. He has been practicing and teaching yoga for over fifteen years but has been questioning narratives, dissolving conditioning, and dissecting the human experience for far longer. Hadeed was born in Trinidad, wrote his first letter to the editor at 10, has taught yoga internationally for over 15 years, and has founded several successful businesses, including a hemp store, a waste oil recycling business and a yoga studio. He has walked coast-to-coast across central America, navigated the world on a ship, spent prolonged periods in silence, and is continuously seeking to make sense of the human experience. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Troy Hadeed as we dive into the underlying factors of the identity crisis across the world, the true meaning of yoga, our connection with each other and much more.. Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Resources/Books: My Name Is Love: We're Not ALL That Different By: Troy Hadeed https://www.amazon.com/My-Name-Love-Were-Different/dp/B0CJDDKX7X/ref=sr_1_1? Guest: Troy Hadeed Website: https://troyhadeed.com/ Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyhadeed/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/troyhadeedofficial/ YouTube: https://w Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:56:48

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The Deep Psychological Grip of Toxic Relationships with Gloria Battini

9/9/2023
Episode: 125 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Gloria Battini. Gloria Battini is an Emotional Wellness Coach who helps women heal from emotional abuse for good and go from breakup to breakthrough. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Gloria Battini as we dive into the topic of toxic relationships and how it deeply affects us on many levels. Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Resources/Books: Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself By Melody Beattie https://amzn.to/48EvRxF Guest: Gloria Battini Website: http://gloriabattini.com Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-battini-1103372b/ Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:53:28

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From Bullying Victim to Bestselling Author: A Teen’s Triumph with Shanti Hershenson

5/10/2023
Episode: 124 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Shanti Hershenson. Shanti Hershenson is a teenage author of 22 books, spoken word artist and advocate for anti-bullying in schools. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest and teenager Shanti Hershenson, who decided that enough was enough and wrote "You Won't Know Her Name", a novel-told-in-poetry about bullying in middle school. From writing over 22 books with 3 being published, Shanti is not only and advocate for anti-bullying but an inspiration to teenagers to get support and follow their passion for writing and expression. She also provides some cool tips on how to promote your books on tik tok. Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday April May 13th: https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Resources Book: You Won't Know Her Name by Shanti Hershenson https://www.amazon.com/You-Wont-Know-Her-Name-ebook/dp/B09B6HL4G1/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=yourpurpose05-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=7435571536df69497b1795c0d3f8ef1a&camp=1789&creative=9325 Guest: Shanti Hershenson Website: https://www.shantihershenson.com/ Social Media TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shantiwhowrites Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shantihershenson/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShantiHersh Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:31:34

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Adopt a Dog, UnLeash Your Leadership Potential with guest Iris Grimm

4/26/2023
Episode: 123 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Iris Grimm. Iris Grimm is a leadership coach, creator of Dog Gone Leadership, and advocate for dogs in shelters. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Iris Grimm as she shares her mission of reducing the number of dogs in animal shelters. With this purpose she gives surprising benefits to WHY dogs are not just good for our personal life but also for our career in leadership and team building. Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday April 29th: https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Resources Guest: Iris Grimm Tedx Talk: How dogs make us better leaders https://streaklinks.com/Bexy_OC2dgMiv7ArgAjAgAhl/https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F5FTh_d9z5jM Website: https://irisgrimm.com/ Social Media Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaiAuilXt2Nsi0b-sow7PMA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iris_grimm_doggone_leadership/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrisGrimmDogGoneLeadership/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irisgrimm/ Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:27:54

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From Wheelchair to Dancing Violinist with Asher Laub

3/29/2023
Episode: 122 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Asher Laub. Asher Laub is an Electric Violinist, Composer, Producer and Live Performer Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Asher Laub as he talks about pushing the boundaries of conventional music as an artist and WHY it is necessary. Asher provides tips on how to not only survive but thrive as an aspiring musician in a world where you are forced into a box. He certainly walks his talk making his way from wheelchair to dancing violinist. Your challenges are your blessings. -Asher Laub Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday April 1st: https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Resources Guest: Asher Laub Website: https://www.asherlaub.com/ Social Media Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Asherofficialmusic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asherlaub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asherlaub/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asherlaubmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/asherlaub Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:31:06

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Being WOKE is an Inside OUT Job with Celeste Frazier

3/16/2023
Episode: 121 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Celeste Frazier. Celeste is an inspirational speaker, author, teacher, counselor and podcaster. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Celeste Frazier as she talks about the need for spiritual growth and how it can foster creativity. Celeste knows all about spirituality sharing the stages with well-known teachers such as Michael Beckwith. We are moving into ONENESS and to hold onto your PAST, will only make you EXTINCT. -Celeste Frazier Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday March 18th: https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Resources Book suggestions from Celeste: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler Guest: Celeste Frazier Website: https://celestefrazier.com/ Social Media Podcast: Mystic Magic hosted by Celeste Frazier Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCokxcY8l_PgPDQ92KMFr3iw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@celestea.frazier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celesteafrazier/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celeste.frazier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/revcf Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:49:45

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YouTube Star Doesn't Let Stroke Define His Success with Jesus Ramirez

3/8/2023
Episode: 120 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is founder of Photoshop Training Channel on YouTube (1.9 + million subscribers), Graphic/Web designer, Speaker and Educator Specializing in Adobe Photoshop, Jesus Ramirez. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Jesus Ramirez as he shows surefire ways to stand out as a YouTube/Creator. I would also like to add that he continued on with his business while suffering from a stroke. This episode sure fired me up and it will do the same for you! Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday March 11th: https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Bio: Jesús Ramirez is a graphic artist and educator specializing in Adobe Photoshop. His clients include Adobe, Microsoft, Motorola, and Conde Nast. Most recently, Jesús has worked as a Finisher in the Hollywood industry, creating film and TV posters for HBO, HULU, Netflix, and CBS. Jesús also runs the Photoshop Training Channel, one of the world's most popular Photoshop YouTube channels, with over 1.9 million subscribers. Over the last seven years, Jesús has been a speaker at over 30 conferences worldwide. Most notably, Adobe MAX, Creative Pro, Photoshop World, PhotoPlus, and WPPI. Resources Guest: Jesus Ramirez Website: https://photoshoptrainingchannel.com/about-us/ Social Media Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PhotoshopTrainingChannel TikTok: Jesús Ramirez (@jrfromptc) | TikTok Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photoshoptrainingchannel/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesusramirez9/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhotoshopTrainingChannel Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:56:34

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The Power of Love in Business: A Game Changer for Success and Creativity with Diane Haworth

3/1/2023
Episode: 119 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is spiritual coach, speaker, author, TV Host and Founder of Be Love Principles, Diane Haworth. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Diane Haworth, as she explains why LOVE is powerful, creative and expansive for our businesses and personal lives. She debunks the whole notion of it being WOO WOO! Diane also shares her journey and what happened when she brought in the power of LOVE within her purpose. Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday March 4th: https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Bio: Diane is a spiritual coach, speaker and author. Her first book, "How to Choose Love When You Just Want to Slap Somebody" was published August 2014. Her TV show, "Heart-Centered Success with Diane L Haworth" debuted in January 2018 in the Washington, DC area with episodes available on YouTube. Diane is currently a host on the AWAKE TV Network and the Founder of Be Love Principles Resources Guest: Diane Haworth Website: https://morefromdiane.com Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianehaworth/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBsS9FMORB1bqkUUYsaV7hA Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:39:22

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Starks Speaks: Reflecting with Purpose: Reinventing Ourselves, Letting Loose, & Being Brave

2/10/2023
Episode 118 Join Adrian Starks on this special episode as he reflects on the last 3 guests, Carmen Micsa, Don Colliver and Michelle Starr and what he learned from each guest. Each month I will have a reflection episode that will be based upon the takeaways and lessons that I learned from the guests of that month. When we have knowledge, it is just knowledge but when we can deeply reflect on the knowledge we have attained and use it purposefully in our lives to create constructive change, it then becomes power. I had special moments with Carmen, Don and Michelle that connected with me in different ways. On this episode I will share that with you. Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday February 11th: https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:16:12

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Be Brown Brave for Women of Color in Workplace Culture with Michelle Starr

1/25/2023
Episode: 117 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is author, speaker, trainer and diversity equity and inclusion expert for women of color, Michelle Starr. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Michelle Starr, who shares her journey and why she decided it was necessary to build BE BROWN BRAVE platform for both workplace culture and outside of it. Michelle experienced many things in her work fields but you would never believe what happened to her when a top leader treated her a certain way. Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday January 28th: https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Bio: Michelle is an experienced corporate professional with 25 years' experience. She has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology. She is a certified executive coach, author, speaker, and diversity business trainer helping Chief Functional Officers build cohesive teams, lower attrition, and build revenue by interweaving inclusion in their organizations. Resources Guest: Michelle Starr Website: https://www.bebrownbrave.com Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-s-48287018/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rLIhdJrJ24 Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:31:26

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Let Loose and Clown Around to Become a Better Speaker and Communicator with Don Colliver

1/18/2023
Episode: 116 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Former Blue Man and Professional Clown turned Communication Trainer and Pro Speaker, Don Colliver. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Don Colliver who shares his journey of becoming a blue man and professional clown and then reshaping his purpose to now being a communication trainer and pro speaker helping companies such as Google. Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday January 21st: https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Bio: Don Colliver teaches popular public speaking courses internally at Google and around the world; leads improv, clown, and sketch comedy classes for the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre; and speaks professionally for Fortune 500 companies including Adobe, Cisco, and Medtronic. Don has performed with the Blue Man Group, toured internationally as a theatrical Clown for contemporary circus Spiegelworld, and is listed in the Cirque du Soleil performer database. Don’s mission is to help every communicator profoundly impact their audience through the power of authenticity, listening, and play: the Secrets of Clown! He recently released a #1 Bestselling Amazon book entitled "Wink: Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Presence" to help anxious speakers and organizational teams everywhere connect more deeply when they communicate. Resources Guest: Don Colliver Guest reference: Prattfall effect study done in 1966 by social psychologist Elliot Aronson Free exercise/gift from Don: https://www.doncolliver.com/engage Website: https://www.doncolliver.com/wink-public-speaking Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doncolliver/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doncolliver Twitter: https://twitter.com/doncolliver Youtube: Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:40:14

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What HAPPENS When We Reinvent Ourselves with Carmen Micsa

1/4/2023
Episode: 115 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is creative writer, poet, avid marathon runner, Renaissance Woman, and CEO/Broker of Dynamic Real Estate, Carmen Micsa. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Carmen Micsa who is known by many as the Renaissance Woman. Carmen shares her journey and why she lives up to this name. Growing up in Romania was not an easy journey as she learned firsthand from her father during the Communism movement an important lesson that helped her see her world and opportunities much differently that everyone else. Carmen reframed her purpose and reinvented herself in the process leading to new experiences. Side note: Carmen and I share something in common and we had a deep conversation about this shared specialty. Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday January 7th: https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Bio: Carmen Micsa is a creative writer, poet, avid marathon runner, Renaissance Woman, and CEO/Broker of Dynamic Real Estate. She is also the host of Seeds of Sunshine Podcast. Resources Guest: Carmen Micsa Website: https://dynamicsacramentohomes.com/ https://carmenmicsabooks.com Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenmicsa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmicsa Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMicsa Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:39:02

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Starks Speaks: Reflecting with Purpose: The Importance of Laughter, Mental Health & Overcoming Limitations

12/28/2022
Episode 114 Join Adrian Starks on this special episode as he reflects on the last 3 episodes from the 2022 season and what he learned from each guest. Each month I will have a reflection episode that will be based upon the takeaways and lessons that I learned from the guests of that month. When we have knowledge, it is just knowledge but when we can deeply reflect on the knowledge we have attained and use it purposefully in our lives to create constructive change, it then becomes power. I had special moments with Cathy, Lesley and Kevin that connected with me in different ways. On this episode I will share that with you. Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday December 31st: https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:23:58

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Never Let Your Disability Define Your Limitations with Kevin McShan

12/14/2022
Episode: 113 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is multimedia journalist, motivational speaker and advocate and inclusion expert for people with disabilities, Kevin McShan. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Kevin McShan who has spastic quadriplegia and shares his journey. Both he and his twin had it but Kevin unlike his twin was not able to grow out of it. Instead Kevin learned to grow forward with it and that didn’t stop him from championing for the disabled and moving the needle of progress for inclusion. "WE MUST MOVE THE NEEDLE OF PROUGRESS FORWARD"- Kevin McShan Side note: Kevin and I chatted about some football favorites towards the end of our conversation, and it was full of laughs! Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday December 17th: https://youtu.be/UIEj9ZxwjFk 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Bio: Kevin is a disability and inclusion expert, sports Reporter and has plenty of lived experiences which anyone would find compelling. He was born with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy; however, he has refused to allow that disability to define his limitations and how he lives his life. He currently hosts Let's Have This Conversation. Resources Guest: Kevin McShan Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8O46hFoibuN-doUrAfOvnw Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcshan81509/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.mcshan1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mcshan-1586028a/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/McShan819 Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:45:08

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Perfectionism and Pilates: Letting Go of Pleasing Others and Taking Care of You with Lesley Logan

12/6/2022
Episode: 112 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is certified Pilates teacher, breathwork, habits and mindset coach Lesley Logan. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Lesley Logan going back to her humble and what she calls "boring" beginnings in Lodi California to creating her purpose through the discovery of Pilates taking her to LA and across the world. Lesley holds nothing back and shares the problems she has faced and seen her clients face through the mask of perfectionism. She simply says, "Perfectionism is boring and that she believes it keeps us away from our purpose". Lesley provides not only a super enticing and fun conversation, she also provides tips on how to ditch perfectionism and how to use Pilates in our lives to improve our mental wellbeing. "PILATES IS FOR ANYONE BECAUSE IT CAN MEET YOU WHERE YOU ARE"- Lesley Logan Side note: Lesley and I had an immediate connection as we wore nearly the same exact colored hoody to the interview. Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday December10th: https://youtu.be/UIEj9ZxwjFk 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Bio: Lesley Logan, a certified Pilates teacher, habits and mindset coach, is the founder of OnlinePilatesClasses.com, Profitable Pilates and host of Be It Till You See It podcast. Teaching Pilates since 2008, she has run multiple studios, trained hundreds of people to become teachers themselves and has taught thousands of students around the world. When not teaching, coaching teachers or recording she is leading retreats around the world. Resources Guest: Lesley Logan Website: https://lesleylogan.co/ FREE PILATES ONLINE WORKOUT: https://offers.onlinepilatesclasses.com/lp-free-class Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesley.logan/ YouTube: Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:35:09

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Laughter and Your Mental Health: Have you had your daily D.O.S.E.? with Cathy Nesbitt

11/17/2022
Episode: 111 Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is laughter and health wellness expert, worm advocate, ecopreneur and speaker, Cathy Nesbitt. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Cathy Nesbitt as she brings the importance and power of laughter to the show and how to create a habit of getting our daily D.O.S.E. She also brought some crawly composters along who didn't mind waiting in the green room to show us why having worms in our compost will help to resolve some of the mess we are making with too much overflow of trash in our landfills and oceans. There is something floating in our oceans that will gross you out and also piss you off! It's a messy situation. Watch the full video of this episode on our youtube channel: https://youtu.be/UIEj9ZxwjFk 🛎⭐️Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to join our YPL community for tips, guest interviews, takeaways and more. We can’t wait to help you shape your purpose, your way! 👏⭐️⭐️ Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Bio: Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advocate. Cathy is the Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters (est 2002), Cathy’s Sprouters and Cathy’s Laughter Club. She is a multi award-winning environmental innovator who uses workshops and inspirational speaking to motivate people to live a more sustainable life. Cathy is an avid cyclist and gardener. Resources Guest: Cathy Nesbitt Tedx Talk: The Wonderful World of Worms https://www.cathyscomposters.com/video/TedX13.htm Website: https://www.cathyscomposters.com/ Social Media LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathynesbitt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CathysCrawlyComposters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathyscomposters/ Movie/Documentary Cathy mentioned in interviewSupport the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:38:01

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New Season Opener: Adrian talks about YPL changes, new guests and what to expect!

11/1/2022
(New season) Season 2: Episode 110 Welcome to the new Season of my newly rebranded podcast, Your Purposeful Life. On this episode I will answer listener questions, talk about the changes, updates and new guests that are coming on for this new season and growing YPL community, that will help you shape your purpose, your way! Mission: Helping you shape your purpose, your way! Show Notes on this epiosde: Guest coming out for next week teaser: She is a laughter/ wellness specialist, worm advocate and Tedx speaker. Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:16:16

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Amplify Creativity and Happiness in Workplace Culture with Rick Lozano

7/23/2022
Episode 109: Today's guest on The Purposeful Life Show with Adrian Starks is world class speaker, leadership development expert, singer/songwriter and musician, Rick Lozano. Join us on this episode as I speak with guest Rick Lozano as he brings an innovative approach to creating a more engaging and creative workplace culture. He even brings his guitar and a comedic song about performance evaluations to the conversation. I couldn't stop laughing! Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode: Bio: Rick Lozano helps people unlock potential and amplify their talent, and he does it all with his unique blend of energy, expertise, and a musician’s soul. With twenty years of experience in award-winning talent and leadership development programs, Rick brings his unique approach to audiences across the globe, combining his skills as a world-class speaker with his talents as a singer/songwriter and musician. He is the author of Acoustic Leadership – Develop A Leadership Culture That Resonates, and the owner of Unlock & Amplify. He has built a reputation for his refreshing delivery that leaves audiences raving and - more importantly - with action items they can immediately implement to produce change. Resources Guest: Rick Lozano Free video: https://ricklozano.com/riff on Leadership and how to bring the RIFF Model to life to help you unlock that next great thing. Music: https://ricklozano.com/ https://amzn.to/3urVRt3 Website: https://ricklozano.com/ Email: rickl@ricklozano.com Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-lozano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rick_lozano Support the show Support our YPL podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257393/supporters/new Website: Your Purposeful Life Social Media Adrian Starks - YouTube Adrian Starks | Facebook Adrian Starks (@_adrianstarks) Adrian Starks | LinkedIn

Duration:00:32:21