Creative Magic Network w/Frederic Byé

Max is one of these people who transformed himself a lot by making changes. Some of them he was forced to by circumstances, and his natural curiosity caused others. He started out as a carney after all. What’s your Excuse with Max Ivey – Known Around the World as The Blind Blogger –  is about how do people become who they are, how does adversity change and in many cases improve them? What were the key events, and what were the steps? He is a big believer in the importance of the small steps over the big leaps. It is often the smallest action that will get you on the path to success. People so often say if Max can do it then why can’t I. And Max believes a lot of our guests are going to leave people feeling the same way. The show airs every Thursday.

Lynn Singer was born with a special voice and an ear for spoken language. For over thirty years, she has helped people find their voice. She taught acting, speech and voice at Yale, NYU, The New School, Circle in the Square, The Actors and Directors Lab, the Gene Frankel Theater and at the T. Schreiber Studio in New York City. She works with a wide range of clients, from Tony, Emmy, Golden Globe, Pulitzer Prize and Fulbright winners, to Fortune 500 companies and top business and management executives. Lynn has led training seminars at companies like Merrill Lynch Corporation and J. Walter Thompson. She has coached professional individuals (Goldman Sachs, Lehmann Bros, Deutsche Bank, Direct Energy, Inc., etc.) for business presentation and sales, and she has led workshops in New York, California, Florida, Japan and Spain for actors and business executives. Lynn was a well-known voice of radio and television commercials for two decades, and she appeared Off-Broadway, on television and film. She holds a degree in English Literature from San Francisco State College where, in her final year, she held a fellowship. She subsequently went on to post-graduate work in theater. Lynn currently offers private and group acting, voice and diction classes through her long established www.lsvoiceworks.com practice. In her more than thirty years of experience, Lynn has facilitated the awakening of creative consciousness in her students. She loves watching them achieve their creative potential. Recently, Lynn wrote Breaking into Brilliance, an on line, multi-media, multi-sensorial experience of creative consciousness. The book documents her journey while simultaneously guiding others through theirs.

How would you describe – and find – what constitutes an enlivened day for you? Most of us try to find happiness through activities driven by social norms, familiar patterns and even our intellect. But what happens when we seek to engage and interact with what enlivens us on a different level? A cellular level? I share my own experience with several activities that bring a sense of life to me so that you can be inspired to discover what enlivens you, too. Happiness and vitality truly does come from the inside out, so enjoy this inspiring self-help podcast. Then listen as Yasna Tonovic from Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina shares about what makes her happy from the inside out, too. #JamieMeloney #Mostar #Bosnia #Vitality #Happiness #LivingHappy #Purpose

If you feel stuck in a rut and are currently searching for a path to self improvement and motivation... ...here are some tips on how to ward away boredom and keep you motivated which will definitely increase your success! Growth and motivation that will take place when you habitually feed your mind with inspiration... ...it will propel you to greater heights of success. Becoming a better and wiser person will increase the quality of your life. Listen in!

Max is one of these people who transformed himself a lot by making changes. Some of them he was forced to by circumstances, and his natural curiosity caused others. He started out as a carney after all. What’s your Excuse with Max Ivey – Known Around the World as The Blind Blogger –  is about how do people become who they are, how does adversity change and in many cases improve them? What were the key events, and what were the steps? He is a big believer in the importance of the small steps over the big leaps. It is often the smallest action that will get you on the path to success. People so often say if Max can do it then why can’t I. And Max believes a lot of our guests are going to leave people feeling the same way. The show airs every Thursday.

A book of liberation and ecstasy, The E-Word lucidly explains how the ego is created, how it thinks, and how its limited mind-set can be expanded—not inflated—into a joyous transpersonal perspective that eradicates feelings of isolation, fear, and insecurity in your life. Through stories, practices, and a masterful detangling of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the Matrix, and quantum physics, The E-Word strips the ego bare and liberates the soul in highly entertaining, relatable ways, revealing how even self-improvement techniques can chase away the very fulfillment and wisdom we seek. Montana further reveals how the ego co-opts spirituality, dangling enlightenment in front of us as a prize. Stuffed with electrifying insights and transformative meditations and exercises, The E-Word is the ultimate how-to guide for discovering the “real you” within.

What is the song of your life? We all have one, even if we can’t carry a tune. We all have a private song that hums within us and serves as a mental backdrop to our life expectation and experiences. After listening to a story about writing the lyrics to a song from my junior high years, you’ll be inspired and empowered to discover, evaluate and possibly choose a new song of your own. Self-help for living happy from the inside out. Then listen to John Hanfland from Brooklyn and hear what makes him happy from the inside out, too.     #Maura4u, #MauraSweeney, #LivingHappy, #MyMusic, #SelfHelp, #Mindfulness  

Is fear and worry holding you back from reaching your goals and dreams? Discover a simple formula to overcome your fears and begin moving towards your dreams. PLUS, listen to the end because there is a powerful tool you can use to take charge of your "personal power and unleash it!" With purpose, passion, and love, Fred

What's Your Excuse host Max Ivey talks about doing one thing every day outside your comfort zone. Some may refer to these acts as crazy or brave. Email him about your one small step you took after hearing this. He shares about being offered the opportunity to get his hair dyed and styled and how he didn't shy away from the dare. He mentions a couple of his favorite sayings including "failure isn't the worst thing that can happen, being afraid to fail is" and the best thing that can happen is to have a friend double dog dare you.

Today we chat novels! We talk to JF Dubeau who just published his debut novel with Inkshares! We chat about some of the myths about getting publushed, we talk money, we talk about the creative process, the hurdles and lucky breaks he got, and more! Here is what his novel is about: The village of Saint-Ferdinand has all the trappings of a quiet life: farmhouses stretching from one main street, a small police precinct, a few diners and cafés, and a grocery store. Though if an out-of-towner stopped in, they would notice one unusual thing―a cemetery far too large and much too full for such a small town, lined with the victims of the Saint-Ferdinand Killer, who has eluded police for nearly two decades. It’s not until after Inspector Stephen Crowley finally catches the killer that the town discovers even darker forces are at play. When a dark spirit reveals itself to Venus McKenzie, one of Saint-Ferdinand’s teenage residents, she learns that this creature’s power has a long history with her town―and that the serial murders merely scratch the surface of a past burdened by evil secrets.

Are you protecting someone, or something, to your own detriment? We can all train ourselves to believe in something quite strongly. We may adamantly protect a person, a belief or even a dogma, even when such protection proves illogical. In this podcast, I talk about Stockholm Syndrome, a term coined several decades ago when victims of a Swedish bank robbery curiously protected their own captors, refusing to testify against them in court. The idea of protecting other people, ideas or even dogmas is universal; it’s part of the human condition. The notion often shows up when we’re part of a religious, peer or group mentality. Within such confines, we often refuse to consider facts or ideas that fall outside the scope of commonly agreed-upon thought. While we might be open-minded in certain ways, some of us remain highly defensive and protective in others. Listen in as I explain a few experiences I’ve had in life. See if you can relate and feel more empowered as a result. Our willingness to open the doors to new light, broader perspectives and alternate ideas not only frees us from hidden fears. It ultimately helps us enjoy greater freedom, harmony and happiness. Finally, listen in to Casey from Southington, Connecticut talk about what makes her happy from the inside out, too! #Lies #StockholmSyndrome #Cults #Freedom #Peace

Several people have asked for help in understanding how the Law of Attraction is at work when something as serious as the tsunami or other natural disasters occur. If you are wondering the same thing, then this episode may help you understand AND keep your own vibration high and clear. Listen in, until the end, because there is a special video at the end on the law of attraction that I recommend you watch.   With purpose, passion, and love, Fred

This is a special episode with two good buddies chatting about life! Max Ivey - The Blind Blogger - my good friend, talks about his recent tour. He spoke to kids who work for the good of their community. He details how he sold books while sitting in his bus (what a shameless promoter). He also talks about his recent book signing...when nobody showed up! We discuss about owning and being proud of our professional titles - he as an author, I, as a creative entrepreneur and investor. We also chat about building our online audience... ...and other people's fascination when we tell them we are podcasters and bloggers. Fun chat with an inspiring friend!

Do you always believe what the authorities tell you? You may not be aware of how frequently -- and sometimes blindly – we accept the words or advice from others without questioning the veracity or intentions of their proclamations and expertise. Listen to three unique stories and hear several perspectives on what happens when we believe every authority. See how automatically believing every authority doesn’t always help us. This is empowering self-help for anyone on a path toward personal peace and happiness. Then listen to Davie Bernard who shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too. #Maura4u, #LivingHappy, #Mindfulness, #Self-Help, #PersonalGrowth #Communism #LifeLessons

The say you can have anything your heart desires through applying the universal law of attraction.  However, I learned that the key is to really be in touch with your Higher Self in order for your true heart’s desire to manifest for you on a conscious level.  If a desire comes to you which is primarily revealed only through your personal ego – your lower self – without actual guidance from your Higher Self, then this desire has a lesser chance of manifesting.  How then do you tap into that part of you which is in touch with your Higher Self ?  Listen in as we discuss this fascintation topic!