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Blog Posts
Designing Your Life
I don’t believe that any of us intentionally set out to live a prefabricated life. I believe it is something that we gradually allow ourselves to accept . . .
Thoughts Of A Dying Man
There were other words I wanted to say - “I love you”, “I will miss you”, but I was unable to form them, I was unable to get them out and the only thing I was able to muster was to tell her that this was indeed death for me.
Happiness, Joy & Fulfillment
I believe happiness is something that we are all in search of, but often times it can seem so elusive. American's are stressed, angry & worried. So how can we change it?
The Power of Forgiveness
What if rather than hold onto our grudges and anger we chose to release, to let go of the perceived wrongs and hurts we have had, if for nothing else than our own well being.
More Important Things This Week
With the events that continue to unfold in our country and the spotlight on the racial divides that exist, we will not be posting any new articles or podcasts this week. We believe that all of us were created equal and will only post or share articles that help us...
Four Reasons Why You Don’t Have Work-Life Balance
A New York Times article from yesterday was the latest of a plethora of articles tying a lack of work-life balance to the CoronaVirus. Within the article, the author Charlie Warzel,cautions about the WFH Revolution (Work from Home) as “it will capitalize on the...
Finding Balance
Work-life balance. It is something that nearly everyone desires, but very few actually claim they have it.
If achieving balance is something that so many professionals desire, why has realizing it become so elusive?
The Attempt to Find Ourselves
When I think about our worth and our purpose, I think about all of the areas we try to find it; all of the ways we try in vain to prove that we are worthy. What I found in my own life is that all of them came up empty for me and simply left me with continual striving
Are You Sacrificial or Selfish?
Not long ago I read a LinkedIn post from a connection of mine who was detailing what he believed it takes to “succeed in business”. His post was short and to the point, but according to this one individual if you want to find business success, you better be willing...
The Life Design Podcast
Deer Fences, Communication, Bacon & Defining Success
Carlos and Susanne sit down with Matt Heinz, entrepreneur, husband, dad, and agency owner to discuss his Life Design.
In this episode, Matt shares his insights on defining success, the importance of the ongoing communication with his wife, his hobby of bacon and the life he continues to design.
Less is Greater Than More – A Conversation with Demian Ross of Rootless Living Magazine
Carlos and Susanne catch-up with digital nomad Demian Ross, the founder of Rootless Living Magazine.
Ross shares his story of moving from the corporate world to rootless living, what that means and how we can have much more in life, even when our material possessions are less.
Designing Your Business, Life & Marriage: A Conversation with James Carbary
In this episode, Carlos sits down with entrepreneur and founder of SweetFish Media James Carbary. James shares the journey of SweetFish, and the ups and the ups downs of being an entrepreneur. He also gives insights into how he has designed his business, his life, and his marriage and gives a parting word for those who want to do the same.
Learning from Failure by Eating Crow – A Conversation with Pete Durand.
In this episode, Carlos sit's down with entrepreneur, coach, and podcaster Pete Durand. In their conversation, they discuss Pete's path to life design, what he has learned from failures, his vibrant relationships, and learn about his tips for beginning to build a life that is fulfilling and rewarding.
Moving From Ordinary to Extraordinary By Setting World Records & Living in the Present – A Conversation with Kate Strong
What do you do when you realize your life is not what you want it to be? For Kate Strong, you do what many would think impossible and you make the ordinary extraordinary.
In this first episode of Season 2, Carlos sits down with Kate Strong to learn more about her Life Design plan, the steps she took to begin living the life she wants, and where she draws inspiration to continue to live life to it's fullest which includes setting world records and being limitless!
Changing Names and Giving Thanks for 2020
In the final episode of Season 1, Carlos and Susanne discuss the reasons why in 2021, the podcast will have a new name. They also discuss 2020 and despite it being such a difficult year, why they have reasons to be thankful.
Episode 22: Saying No to Side Hustles & The Little Moments Along the Journey – A Conversation with Joe Pulizzi
What we often forget about the journey to professional success is all of the failures along the way. Such is the story that Joe Pulizzi, husband, dad, author, and founder of The Content Marketing Institute shared with Carlos.
In this episode, you'll hear Joe talk about his professional journey - including the failures, his habit of defining goals, how he defines success, and his views on the impact our devices are having on our relationships.
Additionally, he shares insights from his failings and how he stays connected to his family.
Episode 21: Putting An End To Modern Day Slavery One Child At A Time – A Conversation with Garry McIntosh
There are more people living in slavery today than at any point in our history and 2 Million of them are children.
Operation Underground Railroad is on a mission to stop it.
In this episode, Carlos sits down with Garry McIntosh from Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R) to discuss the work he and his colleagues are doing to end child sex slavery.
Within the podcast, Garry shares his experiences in working with O.U.R., the background of the organization and how you can get involved with helping abolish modern-day slavery.
Episode 20: Communication Lessons from 28-Years Together – A Conversation with Carlos & Susanne
Carlos & Susanne discuss what they have learned about communications over their 28 years together, where they still struggle with effective communication, and how to apologize effectively.
In this episode, they talk openly about their perspectives, the work they have done and continue to do to overcome communication barriers, and the positive impact that healthy communication has had on their relationship.
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