Unlike other skills we’ve talked about, people tend to seek out meditation when things aren’t going well.  Nova Nicole was no different. The high-pressure world of hip hop had led her to therapy, which led her to formal meditation…which she thought would require her to change everything about herself. Join us to learn how meditation integrated with her life, how to embrace a beginner’s mindset, and the secret to overcoming your “mind monkey”.

Have you ever made a mistake in front of a crowd? Do you think about it all the time? Ademola learned magic because he wanted an easy way to build connections with other people. And while he certainly got that, he also learned the value of improvisation, the necessity of persistence, and that we remember our mistakes much longer than others do. If you’ve got a mistake that’s been burning up your memory for months, or even years, that memory is keeping you from learning; this episode is a must-listen for you.

What do DJing, onboarding new employees, and corporate offsites have in common? They're experiences...and they require deep thought and skill to create. Jordan Mandel has done all these things, and he's begun to define what Experience Design is. Come learn how he's pulled from other disciplines like user experience and event planning (and also psycho-magic...don't worry, he explains it) to create and deploy this unique discipline.

What happens when you're the best breaker in your friend group...and then realize you're basic by any other standard? Brandon Grant takes us inside his journey of pushing through failure and earning confidence as a breakdancer, only to crash hard into the next level and start failing (and earning!) all over again. In between he finds community, willpower, and lessons about how to learn that translate into every other part of his life.

Finn from Adventure Time, Jubilee of the X-Men, and Skeletor walk into a bar…and they’re all Jill Danaitis! Jill was cosplaying before she knew what cosplaying was. From making a niche Pokemon costume as a child to investing in a flocking machine (gotta get that facial fur just right!), hear about her journey to realize her vision, find her community, and maintain her joy in the face of roadblocks.

What happens when a theater kid leaves the stage after high school? That passion goes dormant…until the chance to take a public speaking course at Second City pops up. Jonathan Barrie's passion for the stage in adolescence has translated to a passion for communicating with his audience with deeply personal stories. Hear all about how he’s learned to intentionally craft stories for maximum influence and impact.

Like many hobbies, beekeeping in Ontario has a high barrier to entry: climate, bylaws, not liking being stung, and more. None of these deterred Chris Inch from not only becoming a beekeeper, but becoming a resource for others looking to get into the hobby. If you need inspiration on creative ways to learn and grow in your passions, this is the episode for you.

What happens when a little kid moves countries over and over and over again? If you're Tobi Oluwole, you learn how to quickly build connections with others...and that lays the foundation for becoming a master networker. As of this writing, Tobi has almost 200K followers on LinkedIn (and will likely have more by the time you finish listening). Check out this conversation to discover the difference between audience and community, and how that understanding will help you expand your personal and professional networks.

Justine Yang was travelling and finding it tough to keep her friends and family updated on what she was doing. So naturally, she started a podcast! And through that, she learned how to bring her authentic voice, how to know when you're ready to go public with your authentic voice, and how to leverage early wins as momentum to keep going. Check out this podcast (and hers!) to learn more!

Sheena Brady was a rising star in the hospitality industry when she was given an assignment: learn everything she could about traditional tea services. Today, she's a certified Tea Sommelier with a thriving tea business. But what does it mean to be a Tea Sommelier? What do you have to learn? Lauren and Kerry sit down with Sheena to hear about how she went from trying to detect hints of pencil shavings in wine to creating her own tea blends.