Extraordinary America
Extraordinary America
Cosmos Dar
America has always been about freedom, opportunity, and the pursuit of happiness. However, most Americans are not free when it comes to the financial front. Most are under financial slavery due to losing their jobs, having stagnant wages due to outsourcing, inflation due to money printing, and debt of all kinds. Wealth and income inequality runs rampant across America while the middle class has all but disappeared! Where there is no freedom, there can never be opportunity nor happiness. Such a disconnect between who we are as Americans and our Financial reality cannot be allowed to continue.​Therefore, Extraordinary America is about the abolition of financial slavery. It is about the financial freedom of the 99%. It is about Americans awakening and unleashing the Extraordinary within themselves and setting themselves free!​The truth is Americans are Extraordinary. As immigrants and descendants of immigrants, they have overcome insurmountable obstacles and barriers with their pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit, and this time is no different. Americans should never give up or surrender to hopelessness and despair, no matter how bad the situation is, no matter how much the odds are stacked against them. Just as spring overcomes winter, Day overcomes Night, the light within us shall overcome the darkness around us. Its time for us to know that we are our own saviors, that there is an Extraordinary within us waiting to be unleashed, that freedom is our birthright and that we shall realize the American Dream!​The path to financial freedom is by educating and transforming ourselves into Entrepreneurs and Investors on the light side! In this podcast Cosmos Dar interviews Entrepreneurs and Investors who fought against the odds, and in many cases came from humble beginnings to attain financial freedom, to see how they did it. He hopes through all these stories that the Extraordinary within the audience shall awaken, that they shall take the actions necessary to abolish financial slavery from their lives and finally Realize the American dream!
9/11 and Overcoming PTSD with Dr. Andrea Renee
At the age of 19, Dr. Andrea Renee was the co-founder and president of Andrea Renee, Inc., a cutting-edge jewelry design and production business with headquarters in Manhattan's SOHO neighborhood before she graduated as a doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine. She received recognition on a global scale for 15 years as one of New York Magazine's "Favourite Downtown Jewellery Designers" because of the famous customers who frequented her own SOHO Boutique. 9/11 destroyed many downtown businesses including Dr. Renee’s. She shares her story of trying to recover a business after an unexpected national tragedy. And restarting her life after 40. Highlights:{02:21} Dr. Andrea’s journey{12:54} Contingency plan for an unprecedented historic event{17:14} The effect of the COVID Lockdowns on business {21:36} Transitioning to a new career. {32:30} How to recover your business after a disaster.{39:34} All we can control is our response.{49:10} The benefits of acupuncture Dr. Andrea Renee Bio:Dr. Andrea Renee earned her Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (MATCM) at Yo San University in LA, CA, with specializations in Orthopedics and Chigong while completing her clinical internship at Yo San’s Blount Clinic with externships at Venice Family Clinic and The Wellness Center at LA County USC Hospital. Dr. Renee completed her Doctoral Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA while at the same time completing the extensive 4000-hour CA State Acupuncture Board Tutorial Program as a Doctoral Fellow, Assistant Clinic/Herbal Medicine Pharmacy Supervisor and Board Exam Tutor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at AOMA University of Integrative Medicine in Austin, TX, the top 5 Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine University in the U.S.Dr. Andrea Renee has been practicing Acupuncture and Herbology in LA, CA since 2016. In addition, Dr. Renee has been working with over 6000 clients over the last 15 years and receiving 5-star reviews as an acupuncturist as well as a Yoga and Meditation Instructor since 2007 plus a Life Coach and Asian Bodywork Therapist practicing Medical Chigong Energy Work, Acupressure, Cupping, Auriculo-Therapy treatments & Exercise Therapy since 2010.Connect with Dr. Andrea:Website: https://chillaxom.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAndreaReneeDACM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaReneeAcupuntureMindBodyMedicinePC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chillaxom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chillaxom
Aug 3, 2023
59 min
Dr. Andrea Renee: Preview
At the age of 19, Dr. Andrea Renee was the co-founder and president of Andrea Renee, Inc., a cutting-edge jewelry design and production business with headquarters in Manhattan's SOHO neighborhood before she graduated as a doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine. She received recognition on a global scale for 15 years as one of New York Magazine's "Favourite Downtown Jewellery Designers" because of the famous customers who frequented her own SOHO Boutique. 9/11 destroyed many downtown businesses including Dr. Renee’s. She shares her story of trying to recover a business after an unexpected national tragedy. And restarting her life after 40. {You can hear the full episode on Thursday, August 3rd}
Aug 1, 2023
6 min
Being A Successful Entrepreneur and Finding Happiness in Meditation with Joy Vanichkul
Joy grew up in a meditation home in Bangkok, Thailand, where meditation was a regular practice. She had the good fortune to be a model, and she eventually rose to the top of Thailand. Her spiritual practices have aided her in real-world success, as she has learned the foundations of business womanhood and the value of responsibility and discipline. Joy created her first spa, concentrating on health, beauty, and wellness, in 2013. She began in real estate and eventually built their own spa in 2013. Since then, the spa has flourished and gotten a return on investment, making it a thriving business. We have several obligations as entrepreneurs, including operations, marketing, accounting, and finance. We must also be able to communicate their strengths and weaknesses to others. Highlights:{03:34} Joy’s journey{07:00} How mediation can help your business thrive.{10:00} From modeling to entrepreneurship in the SPA business{17:30} Overcoming the fear of failure.{31:00} How to have success in America when you come from the East.{42:15} Receiving the medal of honor from the Queen of ThailandJoy Vanichkul Bio:Joy is an entrepreneur. As a well-being specialist, yoga and meditation teacher, as well as a former international supermodel and TV host, she's the founder and CEO of Wellness of Joy, where she helps people achieve balance, Joy, and stress-free living using tools and techniques from eastern Ancient medical knowledge and Western evidence-based science. She's also currently launching her Intelligent Beauty Method program globally. Joy was born into a meditation family in Thailand. She began to meditate when she was just seven years old and was very fortunate to be taught by one of the greatest meditation team masters in the East. Her journey continued to the Himalayan mountains, where she was initiated into the ancient language of Himalayan master’s by With Yogi, Joy began her modeling career at age 16 and quickly became one of Asia's top supermodels and TV hosts. With her entrepreneurial spirit, she created an open sense of Joy spa. It was an instant success and grew into multiple locations.She also added her medical spa and beauty product lines. The whole thing became A multi-million-dollar business with a team of 200 staff and 20,000 members. She received prestigious international awards for Best New Spa and achieved the highest sales award for her product line in Thailand. As a reward for her services, Joy was presented with the Medal of Honor by Her Majesty the Queen of Thailand. Joy is also a co-founder and director of the Meditation and Yoga program at Tree Academy in Los Angeles, CA. Connect with Joy:Website: www.wellnessofjoy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyvanichkulLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyvanichkul
Jul 27, 2023
50 min
Joy Vanichkul: Preview
Joy grew up in a meditation home in Bangkok, Thailand, where meditation was a regular practice. She had the good fortune to be a model, and she eventually rose to the top of Thailand. Her spiritual practices have aided her in real-world success, as she has learned the foundations of business womanhood and the value of responsibility and discipline. Joy created her first spa, concentrating on health, beauty, and wellness, in 2013. She began in real estate and eventually built their own spa in 2013. Since then, the spa has flourished and gotten a return on investment, making it a thriving business. We have several obligations as entrepreneurs, including operations, marketing, accounting, and finance. We must also be able to communicate their strengths and weaknesses to others. {You can hear the full episode on Thursday, July 27th}
Jul 25, 2023
5 min
Gen Z Entrepreneurship & Cannabis with Erin Babcock
Erin Babcock joins us to share her journey. As a physician assistant, she was initially planning to pursue a career in medicine but faced injuries and stress fractures in college. This shifted her perspective, as she realized she could help people by doing something else. During COVID, her mother became involved in the cannabis industry, focusing on essential oils and natural health solutions. She met people from Colorado who founded Primo Gardens Inc., a retail storefront and lab that produces CBD products and other cannabinoid products for retail sale to consumers. Primo Gardens Inc. also produces custom CBD brands.Cannabis has a long history and background, with its history dating back to 2800 BC and being used for medicinal purposes by Chinese emperors. However, the stigma surrounding cannabis has been a significant issue, with misinformation and propaganda from the last century. The endocannabinoid system, which exists in all creatures, has an innate interaction with the plant, with THC being the primary psychoactive component. The author aims to help educate people about the plant and its therapeutic benefits, as it is essential for our health and balance.Highlights:{11:36} The stigma around Cannabis{02:56} The journey to start a cannabis business.{15:56} The Reality of Entrepreneurship in the cannabis industry{17:20} The Gen Z entrepreneurship journey{20:34} Advise for the Gen Z{23:59} The fear of leaving the comfort zone.{33:49} The Gen Z perspective on the American Dream{42:34} Primo Gardens Inc{46:40} Cannabis Business PracticumErin Babcock Bio:Erin is an ambitious entrepreneur, public speaker, and model, with a vision to elevate the health and harmony of humanity. She grew up playing elite soccer and played collegiately at the University of Akron, where she also earned a B.S. degree in Exercise Science. In 2021, she and her business partner, Angela, opened the doors of Primo Gardens Inc, a CBD retail and manufacturing lab in Columbus, OH, that provides health and wellness products to regain balance through the creation of customized, targeted blends for individuals and by helping other people or businesses start their own unique CBD line. Erin has completed her Master’s in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics from the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy. She is a passionate educator and speaker about cannabis, the endocannabinoid system, and other areas that contribute to holistic harmony, including movement and mindset transformation. She is a partner in an educational initiative called Cannabis Business Practicum to help start-ups and small businesses thrive in the cannabis industry. Erin is also in the process of developing her personal brand, EEErinergy, which will include aspects of entrepreneurship, modeling, public speaking, and the areas of harmony, health, and expansion.Connect with Erin:Website: https://primogardensinc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-babcock-ms-4634a3210 
Jul 20, 2023
51 min
Erin Babcock: Preview
Erin Babcock joins us to share her journey. As a physician assistant, she was initially planning to pursue a career in medicine but faced injuries and stress fractures in college. This shifted her perspective, as she realized she could help people by doing something else. During COVID, her mother became involved in the cannabis industry, focusing on essential oils and natural health solutions. She met people from Colorado who founded Primo Gardens Inc., a retail storefront and lab that produces CBD products and other cannabinoid products for retail sale to consumers. Primo Gardens Inc. also produces custom CBD brands.Cannabis has a long history and background, with its history dating back to 2800 BC and being used for medicinal purposes by Chinese emperors. However, the stigma surrounding cannabis has been a significant issue, with misinformation and propaganda from the last century. The endocannabinoid system, which exists in all creatures, has an innate interaction with the plant, with THC being the primary psychoactive component. The author aims to help educate people about the plant and its therapeutic benefits, as it is essential for our health and balance.{You can hear the full episode on Thursday, July 20th}
Jul 18, 2023
4 min
Ukrainian Immigrant who made it in America with Gene Eidelman
Gene Eidelman, the co-founder of Azure Printed Homes, is an immigrant who came to the US at 18 years old with no money and no English. He was educated in college and started developing real estate with his brother, who later became a successful real estate agent. Despite facing financial issues and learning English, Gene managed to get a real estate license and started doing business. Despite facing financial issues, Gene managed to get a real estate license and enter the real estate industry. Los Angeles provided a huge advantage for Gene, as it was a diverse place with many clients from Eastern Europe.Gene Eidelman's story highlights the challenges faced by immigrants in the US, including language barriers, financial issues, and the need for hard work and research. His transition from real estate to the construction industry was a challenging one, but his experience in the construction industry has helped him navigate the challenges and become a successful real estate agent.Highlights:{01:07} Gene’s journey{1:56} Learning a new language while starting a business{06:51} The ruthless construction industry{09:36} Overcoming the Fear of Failure.{13:11} Overcoming trust issues after having a bad partnership.{17:26} Helping refugees from the former Soviet Union{27:23} How America treats immigrants vs how other countries treat immigrants.{32:00} How to attain the American Dream{36:23} Azure Printing Press… printed homesGene Eidelman Bio:Gene is the co-founder of Azure Printed Homes. Azure is fundamentally changing the construction industry by 3D printing homes with recycled materials, which is 70% faster and 30% less expensive than the current construction methods, as well as having a positive environmental impact. Gene emigrated to Los Angeles from Ukraine over 35 years ago. He was recognized for settling over 6,000 refugees from the former Soviet Union and even appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show. He also served on the boards of numerous nonprofit educational organizations in the US, India, and the UK. Gene is an example of an immigrant who came to America and fought against the odds to realize the American dream.Connect with Gene:Website: https://www.azureprintedhomes.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azureprintedhomes  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geneeidelman Invest: https://republic.com/azure# 
Jul 13, 2023
46 min
Gene Eidelman: Preview
Gene Eidelman, the co-founder of Azure Printed Homes, is an immigrant who came to the US at 18 years old with no money and no English. He was educated in college and started developing real estate with his brother, who later became a successful real estate agent. Despite facing financial issues and learning English, Gene managed to get a real estate license and started doing business. Despite facing financial issues, Gene managed to get a real estate license and enter the real estate industry. Los Angeles provided a huge advantage for Gene, as it was a diverse place with many clients from Eastern Europe. Gene Eidelman's story highlights the challenges faced by immigrants in the US, including language barriers, financial issues, and the need for hard work and research. His transition from real estate to the construction industry was a challenging one, but his experience in the construction industry has helped him navigate the challenges and become a successful real estate agent.{You can hear the full episode on Thursday June 13th}
Jul 11, 2023
3 min
Manifesting through Influencing your Subconscious Mind with LoriAnn Garner
Your mind believes your voice more than any other voice.LoriAnn joins to share her creation of an ideal life vision program. LoriAnn wants to help you find your passion and monetize it. Music and words of affirmation can have an effect on the subconscious mind. She believes that every single person becomes joyful and happy and sends out those vibrations of inner peace and calm and guidance.Highlights:{01:14} LoriAnn’s journey{12:26} How to monetize your passion.{15:25} How to find a mentor without getting scammed.{19:41} advice for the mother who wants to restart life after 40{39:30} Using the subconscious mind to Find the American Dream{43:09} The Ideal Life Vision ProgramLoriAnne Garner Bio:LoriAnn is an entrepreneur and life coach. In her entrepreneurial endeavors, LoriAnn not only found financial stability but also discovered her passion for empowering others. She honed her skills as an ideal life vision coach, helping people transform their mindsets, and bio-hack their subconscious to create the lives that they truly desired.Over the past 12 years, she has also dedicated herself to assisting individuals with their skin and health concerns. Her unique brand of expertise in skin care, health, and mindset has empowered countless individuals to break through barriers and unlock their full potential. LoriAnn’s story is about her journey from being a dedicated stay-at-home mom of five children to becoming a successful entrepreneur and coach, impacting many along the way. And that is why I have her on the show. Hello Leanne, are you there?  Connect with LoriAnn:Website: https://redoxpowers.com https://www.bewellinyourcells.com https://lorianngarner.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHr9U2YPI3m0T8EfA2LGLgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loriann.goLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loriann-garner-1444706a
Jul 6, 2023
52 min
LoriAnn Garner: Preview
Your mind believes your voice more than any other voice.LoriAnn joins to share her creation of an ideal life vision program. LoriAnn wants to help you find your passion and monetize it. Music and words of affirmation can have an effect on the subconscious mind. She believes that every single person becomes joyful and happy and sends out those vibrations of inner peace and calm and guidance.{You can hear the full episode on Thursday July 6th}
Jul 4, 2023
3 min
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