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The Keys to Mastering Wealth Consciousness
Billionaire PA is the founder of Wealthy Minds, a motivational platform whose message is that anyone can create wealth, no matter what their current circumstances, by harnessing the power of their mind and manifestation. Billionaire is also a speaker and author of two published books, including My Mind is Wealthy.

In this episode, Billionaire shares:
- - How he went from two-time convicted felon, turned down from 150+ jobs, and homeless to founder, author, and motivational speaker.
  - How to cultivate a profound sense of inner joy and contentment, independent of external conditions.
  - How to attract more wealth into your life by making a few shifts in mindset and habit.
Lessons to take away from this episode:

Don’t Seek Happiness; Seek Joy. While many of us use the words “joy” and “happiness” interchangeably, Billionaire makes an important distinction between the two: happiness is dependent on present circumstances, but joy is not. Moreover, happiness is an emotional state, but joy is an outlook on life that is rooted in a zen-like acceptance of what is. That is why when we pursue happiness, we can never seem to sustain it for very long. But when we pursue joy, we rest in a sense of contentment in all circumstances.

A wise teacher once said, “build your house upon the rock,” for only a fool builds his house upon the sand. In other words, source your contentment from things that have a stable quality to them. Seek to be content even when things are not going your way. If your contentedness is contingent upon a given set of circumstances, you will experience whiplash because life is powerful and unpredictable. “I was joyful when I was homeless, and I’m still joyful now,” Billionaire says.

Choose Your Friends Wisely. An old Spanish saying goes like this, “dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres.” It means, “tell me who who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are.”

This timeless saying communicates the fact that like attracts like. Billionaire says, “If you told me you were broke, I’m sure you could introduce me to five other broke people. If you told me you were a billionaire, I’m sure you could introduce me to five other billionaires.”

Take an honest look at the company you’re keeping. Chances are, your friends and acquaintances are living a life that is in many ways similar to yours. If you’re not satisfied with that life, do something about it. Billionaire says, “Whenever I see a group I don’t want to be anything like I get away from it because I don’t want them to transmit their beliefs to me.”

Action Step:

A quick hack to “upgrade” your company is to have dinner at a fancy restaurant you dream of being able to afford on a regular basis. Even if you can’t afford to eat there right now, you can afford to drink water there; water is free. While you’re there, you’ll enter into a new sphere of conversations among a constellation of wealthy people. You may even make a valuable connection or receive an actionable piece of advice.
August 2, 2018
Ep:137 Why Everything on Your Path is For You with Trevor Hall

July 19, 2018
Why Everything on Your Path is For You, Even When it Seems Like it’s Not
Trevor Hall is a singer/songwriter who has released multiple hit albums, collaborated with artists such as Ziggy Marley, Xavier Rudd, and Jimmy Cliff, and toured and performed around the world. Trevor’s most recent album, The Fruitful Darkness, is his first independent release — made possible entirely by his fans — which became the #1 kickstarter music campaign in 2017.

What you’ll learn in Trevor’s episode:
- Why your environment shapes your perception of reality.
- How to break through environmental constraints and define your own reality.
- How to embrace life’s trials as medicine for your awakening.
- Trevor’s daily practices/rituals that help him cultivate a growth-oriented mindset.
- The true meaning and inspiration behind The Fruitful Darkness
- And so much more…
Key lessons from this episode:

Your Environment Plays a Bigger Role Than You Think. Trevor emphasized that his upbringing in South Carolina didn’t quite match his inner, intuitive being. He was told that he should want similar things as his culture–to play on the lacrosse team, to get into a good college, to eventually get married and move back to his hometown. But for Trevor, these were never his own desires, which ultimately left him feeling like he didn’t fit in.

“It’s interesting being in an environment where you don’t agree with the reality being taught to you,” he says.

Trevor’s message is that your environment can and does shape you, perhaps more than you think. That’s why it’s important to check in and ask yourself, is my environment in support of my highest self-expression? Or do I feel that my authentic self-expression is shamed, devalued, or not allowed? If the answer is the latter, it might be time to consider moving.

Like plants, we require nourishment to thrive. Others’ affects and actions towards us are our water. The collective culture we’re embedded in is our soil. When we’re supported, we grow, but when we’re not, we wilt and are a dim shade of who we could and most deeply want to be.

Spirit Will Ultimately Find a Way. But if you’re in a situation where you can’t change your environment, don’t fret. Trevor says, “When you feel something so strongly within yourself, there’s a point where it doesn’t matter what environment you’re in. If you have a fire within you, it’s gonna find a way. When we’re in environments that don’t match, it’s almost a blessing because it’s fuel for the fire. It makes you want to reach out harder.”

Every Situation is For Your Greatest Good. Trevor shares that the road to the accomplishments he’s achieved wasn’t always a smooth one. It’s a little-known fact that in his early years of music production, his record company rejected his music again and again. After three years of attempting to release an album, the company dropped him and he found himself with no money, no album, and no record company.

How do you recover from that? How do you find the courage within yourself to keep going in spite of others closing the door in your face?

For Trevor, the essence of a resilient mindset is the ability to see all things for what they really are — a blessing. “Every situation that comes into our lives, bad or good, is necessary for our own awakening. When we look ahead we see all these paths but when we look back we only see on path. I think it’s a matter of our perception of our path. Really there’s only one path.”
June 26, 2018
How to Manifest the Life of Your Dreams
Gabrielle Bonneville is the co-founder of Momentom Collective, an artist residency for entrepreneurs featuring co-training and co-working in exotic locations around the world—

Including Bali, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. Prior to founding Momentom Collective, Gabrielle worked at the United Nations promoting human rights.

In Gabrielle’s episode, you’ll learn:
- How to surround yourself with inspiring and uplifting people – create a kickass community!
- Tips to manifest the life of your dreams
- The keys to profound introspection and authentic self-expression
- And so much more…
Major themes in this episode:

1. Introspection is the key to self-actualization.

In order to fulfill upon your dreams, you must first know yourself so that you can know what your dreams are. The more in touch you are with yourself, the more you will be able to attune to what satiation feels like for you in terms of aligned work, relationships, hobbies, etc. So how do you come to know yourself?

Gabrielle says for her, the pathway is introspection. Introspection can look different for different people. For you, it may be…
- Awareness of breath
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Psychedelic journeys
- Creative outlets
“Whatever form connecting with self comes in for you intuitively and excitedly, do it for a minimum of twenty minutes a day,” Gabrielle recommends for maximum results.

2. Credibility starts in your immediate network.

In just a few short years, Momentom Collective has impacted thousands globally and become a household name among aerial artists, entrepreneurs, and travelers.

Gabrielle credits the success of Momentom to the quality of her internal community. At each residency, community is at the core of their values. Momentom welcomes artists and travelers into their residencies on an application basis. A hand-curation process ensures that each individual is in alignment with the intentions of the broader community, while maintaining an intimate environment that fosters meaningful connection. Word spreads among visitors, which in turn attracts more visitors.

While many of us think the best way to create community is through an active social media presence, Momentom reminds us that in-person connection and word-of-mouth advertising can be just as effective, if not more.

How can you create more emphasis on in-person connection in your brand?

3. Who you surround yourself with matters.

You’ve probably heard you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. But are you living by this?

Pay attention to how you feel when and after you spend time around others. Do you tend to feel drained after spending time with certain individuals? Does maintaining any connection feel like “work”?

Don’t expose yourself to others who consistently drain you.

Practicing self love means not jeopardizing your well-being by spending time with those who drain you. It can be hard to hold a firm boundary around access to your energy, but it is much better for yourself and those involved. Sometimes, by keeping others around who do us harm—advertently or inadvertently—we are enabling them.

If you really value a connection with someone whose presence seems to dull your light, have a conversation with them. Be honest and give them feedback about your experience of connecting with them impacts you. Remember to own your experience; the conversation may be delicate so how you approach it can influence the outcome. Don’t levy blame. Use “I” statements rather than “you” statements, and use specific examples. You might say, “when you do ___, I feel ___.”

Honesty can go a long way in improving any relationship. However, if honesty still doesn’t work, you may consider distancing yourself from this individual. You can still love and support them at a distance that honors your own well-being.

It’s just as important to fill your circle with those who uplift you.

Gabrielle says, “Surround yourself with the right people. I have a desire to be surrounded with business entrepreneurs, energy healers and artists. Build a team around yourself that is so bomb.”

Aim to curate a group of friends who uplift, inspire, and encourage you. The presence of these people in your life will nurture you and facilitate your growth.
May 5, 2018
Decoding the Wisdom of Your Soul With Astrology
Debra Silverman has had a private astrology practice for over 40 years. She has served celebrity clientele including Sting and Trevor Hall. She is also the author of the book The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition and a successful YouTuber who has garnered 7+ Million video views.

In Debra’s episode, you’ll learn:
- How astrology provides insight into your personality and why you are the way you are.
- A method to heal trauma and emotional pain.
- How to cultivate self-compassion.
Key lessons from Debra’s episode:

1. Your Personality is Largely Determined by Your Astrological Sign.

“Astrology explains the parts of ourselves we can’t explain,” Debra says. “It’s not just a predictive tool, it’s also a tool for understanding and cultivating compassion for our personalities.”

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re introverted, disorganized, or perfectionistic, astrology could provide you the answers you’re looking for. Debra says our personalities take basis in our astrological signs, which are determined by our place, date, and time of birth. It may provide you closure to know that many of your traits are a consequence of your sign and not some defect or something you need to change.

2. It Helps to Neutralize Your Point of View.

So often we get so involved in the story and drama of our lives. We tell ourselves we are a victim, that he or she is bad, or that it would be so terrible if a certain outcome unfolded. Allowing our minds to weave these kinds of stories can be exhausting and potentially destructive, particularly when those stories are negative.

Debra encourages us to strip away our stories. Here’s how:
- Bring a neutral lens to your experience. Simply notice what is happening around you. Detach yourself from judgment and expectation.
- Practice this “observer muscle” often, especially when you feel yourself getting dragged into the story.
Meditation can be a powerful practice to help you get out of the mind’s story and into a neutral perspective. Allow the inner mental chatter to fade out.

3. Movement is Key.

“Moving energy is the shortest, simplest way to never age and stay healthy,” Debra says. She’s a huge advocate for daily movement, not only for its physical benefits, but also for its mental and energetic benefits. If you often feel tense, or if your chest feels “heavy,” this can signal the presence of dense energy in your body. An effective way to help it clear your system is to move your body. Find a form of movement you actually enjoy and commit to it as a regular practice.
May 5, 2018