Radio Enso

Join me Monday, July 29th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern on Radio Enso. My guest will be Ishita Gupta, the founder and publisher of Fear.less Magazine, which features interviews and meditations on fear, ranging from how to start something scary to how to gain a better perspective to how to accept yourself. Ishita also runs a consulting business helping people gain confidence, live without fear, and thrive as business owners.    About: I’m Ishita Gupta. I help you build confidence and power into your life + business so you feel in control, instead of overwhelmed. If you’re struggling with fear, stress, indecision, or healing from a rough experience, I can help you develop the inner strength to get through it.   I didn’t come from a family of entrepreneurs. I learned from scratch, trusted myself, and worked out my problems guerrilla-style. I can help you do the same. I work privately with people who want to live up to their potential, gain confidence, magnetize the right opportunities to them, and I’ve been helping people for years.    On my way to attend medical school to become a doctor, I decided I’d be better off catering to my inner entrepreneur instead. I studied documentary photography (and made a short film about a Nobel Peace Prize winner), read blogs, and got accepted into Seth Godin’s Six Month MBA Program. Working with Seth and nine others, I learned real-world style entrepreneurship and marketing, and how to harness the power of the Internet.   For more information, visit: http://ishitagupta.com.

Join me Monday, July 22nd at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern for a very special Radio Enso. My guest will be veteran radio host and journalist Tess Vigeland, who recently wowed the crowd at WDS in Portland, Oregon with her keynote speech "What the Hell Are You Doing?! A Serious Stare Down the Barrel of an Ordinary Life", her vulnerable and real-life tale of giving up a sure thing for the chance to pursue a dream!   We'll learn more about Tess' journey, what's happened since her speech, and how her brave talk about "figuring out Act Four" has already inspired so many!   About: Tess Vigeland is a veteran journalist and well-known voice to millions of American radio listeners. She is the CEO of Tess Vigeland Productions, a Los Angeles-based multi-media company.   Until November 2012, Vigeland was the host of Marketplace Money, a weekly personal finance program that looks at why we do what we do with our money. She joined Marketplace in September 2001 as a host of Marketplace Morning Report. Prior to that, Vigeland reported and anchored for Oregon Public Broadcasting and she co-hosted Seven Days on OPB television.   For her outstanding achievements in journalism, Vigeland has earned numerous awards from the Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists. She is a contributor toThe New York Times and a volunteer fundraiser for the Pasadena Animal League and Pasadena Humane Society. In her free time, she studies at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music.   For more info, visit: http://tessvigeland.com.

Join me Monday, July 15th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern for a brand new Radio Enso. My guests will be Jenna Forstrom and Marshall Snider from BridgeTown Inc., a Portland, Oregon-based organization that works with the homeless in their community. Portland has the largest per capita homeless population in the United States.   Jenna is also running a fundraiser called Beyond The Bridge that’s attempting to raise $27,000 to benefit the Night Strike program by August 27, her 27th birthday.   About Night Strike: Night Strike is a unique opportunity for people to gather under the Burnside Bridge (in Portland, Oregon) on the park side of Naito Parkway every Thursday night and love people because people matter. It’s an opportunity for members of Portland’s homeless community to hang out, enjoy a hot meal, receive a hair cut, shave, have their feet washed and have their old shoes/clothes/sleeping bags replaced. It is also a chance for you to come down and share in the experience, help serve the needs of the homeless in our community, and more importantly, invest in lives and build relationships with the people you meet.   About the Beyond The Bridge fundraiser: Night Strike’s mission is to provide relief, mobilization and transformation. With an extra $27,000 we can build a mobile medical clinic, provide additional services like: dental and veterinarian services (in addition to medical support) as well as training for volunteers to walk with guests through the process of transformation, all while being transformed themselves.   For more information, visit: http://beyondthebridgepdx.org.

I’m away at WDS this week, so join me Monday, July 8th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern for a Radio Enso Past Favorites episode from 2012. My guest was writer, world traveler, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner Chris Guillebeau, whose work and community inspired me to start Radio Enso. Chris joined me to celebrate Radio Enso’s 50th episode!    In this inspiring, hour-long conversation, we talked about: Chris’ goal of visiting every country on earth and how he plans to finish in 2013. His new book, The $100 Startup, and the microbusiness revolution. The Art of Non-Conformity website and book and how it all began. The World Domination Summit & power of a small army of remarkable people. Empire Building, Travel Hacking, Unconventional Guides, and other tools. What was The $100 Investment at WDS 2012 and why do it? The importance of giving back and leaving a legacy with your life. Much, much more!   About: Chris Guillebeau is a writer, entrepreneur, and traveler. During a lifetime of self-employment and ventures ranging from online publishing to volunteer work in West Africa, he has visited nearly every country on earth before the age of 35.   Host of the World Domination Summit, an international gathering of creative people, Chris is focused on encouraging individual quests while also “giving back.” His main website, ChrisGuillebeau.com, is visited by more than 300,000 people a month.   For more info, visit http://chrisguillebeau.com/.

Join me Monday, July 1st at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern on Radio Enso. My guests will be Huffington Post bloggers Karen Talavera, founder of The Accidental Seeker and writer Beverley Golden, author of the forthcoming book “Confessions of a Middle-Aged Hippie” who will join me for Accidental Seekers, Hippies and Spirituality Seekers Unite!, a preview of an upcoming meetup at WDS in Portland.   Are you a spiritual seeker, hippie or traveler – accidental or otherwise – interested in co-creating a more conscious Earth and determined to live purposefully and wholeheartedly day-to-day?    About: For eons, spirituality has been the missing 4th dimension of humanity, but the truth is we are every bit as much spiritual beings as we are physical, emotional and intellectual beings. Although humanity has suppressed its essential essence (or coated it in the veneer of religion) for generations, a new period of global awakening and conscious evolution is upon us, and each of us has an important part to play in it.    We’ll explore what *conscious wholeness* means in the modern world, how to come out of the “spirituality closet” without sounding either woo woo or preachy OR being ridiculed, and how to incorporate spiritual/seeker values into your everyday life.   For more about Beverley, visit http://www.beverleygolden.com. For more about Karen, visit http://accidentalseeker.com.

Join me Monday, June 24th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern on Radio Enso. My guest will be author, blogger, coach and social entrepreneur Arvind Devalia. About: Arvind Devalia is an author, blogger, coach and social entrepreneur who currently lives in central London. His blog about how to make it happen for a better you and a better life is one of the fastest growing personal development blogs in the UK. Arvind is renowned for his zest for life and a deep commitment to make a difference to other people. His books reflect his passion for the world and his deep desire to create a solid legacy. His Amazon best-selling book “Get the Life you Love” is the complete self help manual for your life with anecdotes and examples from Arvind’s life. It’s in a workbook format which means you start changing your life for the better from day one. “Personal Social Responsibility” is all about being socially responsible in your life and in business – and is about each on of us taking responsibility for the world we are creating. With a background in coaching and computers, and with an infectious, high energy and almost childlike approach to life, Arvind is committed to a life of contribution, connection and celebration. Arvind’s books, blog, coaching and charity work have already inspired thousands of people across the world. For more about Arvind, visit his website at http://www.arvinddevalia.com.

Join me Monday, June 17th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern on Radio Enso when photographer Catherine Just returns to the show! Catherine is an instigator for personal transformation, using photography as catalyst for personal and spiritual growth. "Shift your perception and let go of limiting beliefs. It’s time to own your greatness.”    About: I’m Catherine Just — a photographer, spiritual teacher & coach, and proud mama to Max, my daily nap-partner & light of my life. Before I wheel into my beautifully complicated story of addiction, recovery, art & entrepreneurship, I have something to tell you: You were put on the planet to live & work in a state of limitless curiosity, freedom & love.   I recently celebrated 25 years of sobriety. I’m carving out a thoroughly unconventional career, as a multi-passionate entrepreneur, artist & teacher. And I’m devoted to helping my friends, clients & students access their Greatness.   My photographs have appeared on the cover of National Geographic Magazine & on Oprah.com — and I was voted one of the top wedding photographers in the country by “Top Knots”, two years in a row. My writing has been featured in dozens of online magazines & blogs, and I’ve shown in galleries around the country. As a spiritual seeker, I’ve had the privilege of working with the legendary don Miguel Ruiz, Toltec Teacher and author of The Four Agreements.   For more info, visit http://www.catherinejust.com.

Join me Monday, June 10th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern on Radio Enso. My guest will be documentary filmmaker Maja Bugge, the Director & Producer of the new film ABOUT MEN which captures a group of men exploring their vulnerable selves through a men’s group in North Idaho. We’ll also be joined by Owen Marcus, who founded the group featured in the film.    About: Eight men sit in a circle every Wednesday night, and fall and catch each other as challenges are faced. The film portrays Chris, Robert, Wayne and Thomas who are on their individual journeys toward realizing their purposes in life. Rookie Chris frees himself from the burden of his estranged father, while the group’s oldest member, Robert, reaches for courage to embrace his relationship to his girlfriend. For Wayne and Thomas, the group is the ultimate support, as Wayne faces the loss of his business and Thomas faces the loss of his father.   About Maja Bugge: ABOUT MEN is Maja’s first documentary film production. Facilitating people’s stories she builds up trust with her subjects and allows for the subjects themselves to reflect upon their own story.    Maja Bugge was born in a commune in 1985 just outside of Copenhagen and holds a BA in Communications and Cultural Encounters from Roskilde University. In 2012 she graduated from The New School in NYC with an MA in Media Studies. Her multifaceted previous work experience ranging from public school teaching to political communications to horse massage therapy has inspired her to explore human stories that impact her and the audience’s view of themselves.

Join me Monday, June 3rd at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern on Radio Enso. My guests will be coach and blogger Michelle Ward and artist, designer, and writer Jessica Swift, who will discuss their new book The Declaration of You!    About The Declaration of You!: Let Jess, Michelle and Pierre François Frédéric help you uncover your own definitions / ideas / values / perspective around enthusiasm, success, uniquity, intention, self-care, success, money, celebration, and trust – all leading you to The Declaration of You! Through a series of creative, colorful exercises — questions to get the wheels turning and an encouraging kick in the pants — you will get all the permission you crave to step passionately into your life, discover how you and your gifts are unique, and uncover what you are meant to do!   Each chapter begins with a “Discover It”, followed by a series of list-making explorations that lead you to create a Declaration for that chapter. The “Own It” sections offer inspiring interviews with Kari Chapin, Susannah Conway, Leonie Dawson, Jonathan Fields, Alexandra Franzen, Anahata Katkin, Natalia KW, Danielle LaPorte, Jennifer Lee, Kelly Rae Roberts, Andrea Scher, and Colleen Wainwright. “Make It” sections provide crafty project ideas for applying what you are discovering in a fun and tangible way.   For more info, visit http://thedeclarationofyou.com.

Join me Monday, May 27th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern for a Radio Enso Past Favorites episode. My guest will be Brian Johnson, the Philosopher + CEO of en*theos — a company that’s all about inspiring and empowering people to optimize their lives so they can live with more health, happiness, meaning and mojo while making a positive contribution to their families, communities and world.   About Brian: Brian leads the team as the Philosopher + CEO of en*theos. He also wrote a little book called A Philosopher's Notes, has a monthly "Big Ideas" column in Experience Life magazine and was featured in the documentary Finding Joe. Plus, he enjoys spooning with his Goddess, Alexandra.   In his past lives, Brian raised $8 million to finance the creation of eteamz + Zaadz after graduating Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA (where he studied Psychology + Business).   Brian teaches Optimal Living 101 at the Academy.   About en*theos: Let’s start with our name: en*theos. Two little Greek words. Put ‘em together and you’ve got enthusiasm—or “God within”—the secret sauce to an authentically awesome life.   We’re passionate about creating cool stuff to help you optimize your life. We’re also passionate about creating a cool company that demonstrates how businesses can be a force for good.   For more about Brian, visit http://www.entheos.com/.

Join me Monday, May 20th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern on Radio Enso. My guest will be writer, coach, consultant, speaker, and program developer Charlie Gilkey of Productive Flourishing.   About Productive Flourishing: Have you ever noticed how hard it is to find business advice that understands what it’s like to be running your own small company?   Small businesses have a unique set of problems that are often left unaddressed by major business publications. Since 99% of all businesses have 20 employees or less, though, this doesn’t make much sense. Just because you’re not a huge venture doesn’t mean you’re not a viable, valuable business.   Led by Charlie Gilkey, an in-demand speaker, coach, and consultant, Productive Flourishing is a small business development company helping people build better businesses by focusing on getting more customers, increasing profit, and growing strategically.   Charlie’s work is routinely cited, showcased, and shared in places like Inc.com, BNET, MSNBC, Project Domino, Under30CEO, Upmarket, Small Business MO, and Carol Roth’s Unsolicited Business Advice Blog, among many others. His forthcoming book, Beyond Bootstrapping, helps entrepreneurs and small business owners become better executives and build better businesses.   For more about Productive Flourishing, visit http://www.productiveflourishing.com/.

Join me Monday, May 13th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern on Radio Enso. My guest will be lifestyle blogger, podcaster, and author Anne-Sophie Reinhardt, who joins us to talk about her new project Happy, Beautiful You!, an intuitive way of loving yourself.   About Anne-Sophie: I’m a twenty-something German girl pursuing her dream of living in NYC. For the longest time, I was caught in a circle of self-doubt and self-loathing. Now, I’m free, confident and happy with myself and my body. My mission is to help you achieve the same. I can help you to:   Create a healthy relationship with food Figure out what you actually want in life Make your dream a reality Fall head over heels with your body Find your self-worth and boost your self-confidence Dive into joy, happiness and peace of mind   About Happy, Beautiful You!: it's a 4-week program that’ll help you make loving changes in your daily life and come to a place of deep understanding of yourself and caring for yourself. Some may even end up falling in love with themselves. We’ll build a solid framework that’ll help you cope with your world and yourself with more ease and lightness. I’ll take you on an intimate journey of learning to hear yourself, see yourself, acknowledge yourself, understand and find yourself. This course will take you forward on your journey to more self-love and it’ll initiate a healing process.   For more about Anne-Sophie, visit http://www.annesophie.us.

Join me Monday, May 6th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern on Radio Enso. My guest will be author, radio host, and Toltec Nagual don Miguel Ruiz Jr. After decades of apprenticeship with his father, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. has penned The Five Levels of Attachment: Toltec Wisdom for the Modern World, where he builds on the Toltec principals found in his father’s book, The Four Agreements.    About: At the age of 14, don Miguel Jr. apprenticed to his father don Miguel Sr. and his grandmother, Madre Sarita. From that early age, he was called upon to translate Madre Sarita’s prayers, lectures and workshops from Spanish into English.   Through interpreting for Madre Sarita, don Miguel Jr. came to understand the power of faith. He saw first-hand how she manifested her intent to heal people, both physically and spiritually.   don Miguel Jr.’s apprenticeship lasted 10 years. When he reached his mid-20′s, his father intensified his training. At the apex of this power journey don Miguel said to his eldest son, “Find your way out. Go home and master Death by becoming alive.”   For the past six years, don Miguel Jr. has applied the lessons learned from his father and grandmother to define and enjoy his own personal freedom while achieving peace with all of creation.   Today, don Miguel Jr. is married and has two young children. And so, as a Nagual he begins once again to pass along the wisdom and the tools of his family’s traditions.   For more about don Miguel Ruiz Jr. and his work, visit http://miguelruizjr.com.

Join me Monday, April 29th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern for a very special Radio Enso. My guest will be author, inspirational speaker, and business strategist Danielle LaPorte. We'll talk about her new book The Desire Map, along with The Fire Starter Sessions, her life journey, and MUCH more!   About: Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Danielle LaPorte is the outspoken creator of The Desire Map, author of The Fire Starter Sessions (Random House/Crown), and co-creator of Your Big Beautiful Book Plan, and soon-to-be publisher of Danielle Magazine, launching this September. An inspirational speaker, former think tank exec and business strategist, she writes weekly at DanielleLaPorte.com, where over a million visitors have gone for her straight-up advice — a site that’s been deemed “the best place on-line for kick-ass spirituality”, and was named one of the “Top 100 Websites for Women” by Forbes.   Danielle has been featured in Elle, Body + Soul, Vogue Australia, Better Homes & Gardens, Globe & Mail, The National Post, The Huffington Post, Entertainment Tonight, USAToday and BusinessWeek.com. She was a news show commentator for CBC, and is a former director of a Washington-DC think tank, where she managed a team of analysts studying global trends for the likes of the Pentagon and the World Bank.   For more info, visit http://www.daniellelaporte.com/.

Join me Monday, April 22nd at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern on Radio Enso. My guest will be musician, runner, father of three, and culture catalyst for business Kristoffer Carter of This Epic Life. We’re going to talk about his life, his work, and The Framework, his new multi-media manifesto on how to ROCK a happier, more energized, and integrated life.   About: Kristoffer Carter (or “KC”) inspires and entertains young leaders at universities around the country. A motivational speaker, author, father of 3, and prolific musician, Kris draws from all of it to pursue a higher state he terms Full-Life Integration.   By day, KC oversees Sales Education & Development for Centro, an online advertising startup with over $200 Million in annual sales. Kris has been the Cultural Catalyst of Centro for the last six years, presenting frequent talks on diverse topics ranging from sales success to conscious thought process, leadership and work/life balance.   Carter is also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who “loops” his performances (vocal beat-box, bass, guitar, vocals, cello) into a one-man show. His latest album Season II is available on iTunes through Local Road Records.”   KC lives in Akron, OH with his wife and 3 children. He enjoys meditation & running. His widely popular, 75-page inspirational manifesto, “The Framework” is available on his site and as well as on iTunes in an expanded-audio format.   For more about KC, visit http://www.thisepiclife.com.