This is the final episode of The Zen Stoic Podcast! While this is sad, we are excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, The Zen Stoic Path! Be sure to subscribe to The Zen Stoic Path to tune into daily episodes starting Monday, May 31, 2021 To stay updated, feel free to visit our brand new website zenstoic.com! For any questions or feedback feel free to email me at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @victor.pierantoni @_zenstoic www.facebook.com/zenstoic.v

In today's episode, Victor and Nicko interview the Founder of The Oculus Institute, Sean Sessel. Sean Sessel runs The Oculus Institute which covers comprehensive personal development with a focus on helping people get clear on a career that is both fulfilling personally as well as financially rewarding. To learn more about Sean and his work, click here: https://oculusinstitute.com/ What was your biggest takeaway from this interview? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.

In today's episode, Victor interviews the Owner of Jed's Barber Shop, Jed Beal.  Jed opened Jed's Barber Shop in Salt Lake City 9 years ago during the stages of the recession. The business now has 3 locations and dozens of employees- all of which are millennials. Jed specializes in branding, customer service, systems, and millennial management. To learn more about Jed's Barber Shop click here: http://www.jedsbarber.shop/  What was your favorite part of this interview? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.

In today's episode, Victor interviews Brendon Lemon who is a Comedian, a lover of Stoicism and Zen, and author of a Stoic book called "The Stoic Salesperson." Learn more about Brendon's work here: https://www.brendonlemon.com/ and his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Stoic-Salesperson-Brendon-Lemon/dp/1735055204  What was your favorite takeaway from this interview? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.

Where and what do you look to when you feel lost or overwhelmed?  In today's episode, Nicko and Victor will be discussing a quote from Epictetus that teaches us the important lesson of looking within when we feel pulled from external forces. What was your biggest takeaway from today's lesson? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.

Do you feel that helping others only matters when it's done in a big way or do you feel every action, big or small, counts?  In today's episode, Victor and Nicko share a story to remind us that when we come together to do our part, every action counts.  What was your takeaway from this story? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.

Bricia Lopez is a partner at Guelaguetza Restaurant, LA’s temple for Oaxacan cuisine. She has become a staunch proponent of Oaxacan culture and an integral figure in the gastronomic culture of Los Angeles. In 2015, her restaurant was awarded the coveted American Classics award from the James Beard Award Foundation and the LA Times awarded her with the Latinos de Hoy Cultural Ambassador Award. Her and her family’s story has been featured in numerous publications including, Forbes.com, The New Yorker, LA Times, and The Ringer just to name a few. In addition to the restaurant, Bricia helped launch Mama Rabbit, the biggest and most important Tequila and Mezcal bar in Vegas inside the Park MGM. She and her siblings have launched an online shop where they sell their bottled Guelaguetza™ mole paste and their proprietary cocktail mix, I Love Micheladas™. Her book, OAXACA home cooking from the heart of Mexico launched fall 2019 and became an instant Amazon bestseller. She lives in LA with her husband and son. Click these links to learn more about Bricia and her work:  https://store.ilovemole.com https://www.ilovemicheladas.com http://supermamas.com http://moleandmore.com

In today's episode, Victor interviews René Rodriguez.  René Rodriguez is the CEO of the strategic coaching and consultancy company, InnerSpartan Media. He and his team of exceptional coaches and trainers work directly with organizations to help create high performing teams and directly with individuals who aspire to  achieve greater levels of success in their businesses and careers, relationships, and health. René helps his clients succeed by getting them to focus on their "inner game" and in developing what he calls an exponential mindset. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear René and Victor tackle some other subjects, he was on his podcast, InnerSpartan Unleashed, which releases this coming Monday. Go to www.InnerSpartanUnleashed.com, or wherever you get your podcasts to subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss it.  What was your biggest takeaway from this interview? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.

Have you tried to do something new and outside of your comfort zone but quickly got shut down by someone you care about? In today's episode, Nicko asks Victor the question "In the face of uncertainty, how do I follow through with what I know can be possible or that I can achieve?" Listen on to hear Victor's answer for this scenario! Have you taken inventory of your assets lately? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.

What role does failure play in your life? Is it something you welcome or shy away from?  In today's episode, Victor and Nicko discuss a quote from Robert Greene that remind us of the gifts failure can bring us.  What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.