“You can’t give what you don’t have.” That’s just one of the powerful lessons that Nataly Kogan learned the hard way seven years ago, after suffering a debilitating phase of burnout. As a former refugee from the former Soviet Union, she began her American journey in the projects and on welfare, then going on to build an impressive career as a finance and tec ... Show More
Feb 2024
363: 🌈 Taking a Quiet Sabbatical and Pausing the Podcasts — For Now . . .
As I round the corner into this ninth year of podcasting and after over 700 episodes, today I’m announcing a pause for both shows. Listen in to hear what factors helped me reach this decision across time, money, energy, depressing industry articles, the pace of both shows’ growth ... Show More
20m 55s
Feb 2024
362: Setting Creative Intentions Instead of Expectations with James McCrae
“Expectations are the enemy to the creative process. Sometimes you have to let go of the known to see the unknown.” Today I’m speaking with James McCrae, an author, poet, and meme artist based in Austin, Texas. He is the founder of 🌻 Sunflower Club, a global school and community ... Show More
33m 36s
Feb 2024
361: On Decision Engineering and Evaluating Quality instead of Outcomes with Michelle Florendo
Good decision-making is not about omniscience or clairvoyance—it's more about resilience, according to today’s guest, decision engineer Michelle Florendo. “Decision-making is harder than ever before, and it's not your fault,” Michelle says. “People feel like they ‘should just kno ... Show More
34m 23s
Feb 2022
5 Skills to Be an Awesome Human | Nataly Kogan
In today’s episode, we cover being an awesome human with Nataly Kogan. Nataly is a former writer for Verywell Mind, the co-founder and CEO of Happier, a leading wellness company on a mission to make millions of people happier, and the author of The Awesome Human Project. Burnout ... Show More
1h 10m
Jun 2022
525. How To Get What You Want (And Not Lose Yourself)
We’re back today with one the most closely connected spirits in the Almost 30 orbit, longtime podcaster, coach, branding expert, and now – author – Julie Solomon! Her new book, Get What You Want: How To Go From Unseen To Unstoppable, is packed with super personal never-before-tol ... Show More
1h 39m
Jun 2022
EP 71 - Jo Saxton: Lessons in Failure, Beating Burnout and Why Spa Days Don’t Fix Everything
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.
Ever felt called to something BIG and go for it, only to discover that “sure thing” didn’t quite work out – like, at all? This week’s guest has been there, done that and came out on the other side of “utter f ... Show More
35m 20s
Dec 2020
Ep. 184: The 6 Habits: How to Live Like the Happiest People on Earth | with Laura DiBenedetto
Today our expert guest is Laura DiBenedetto, the number one bestselling author of “The Six Habits,” TEDx speaker, and mastery coach who teaches people how to create the lives of their dreams without sacrificing what they love. She is the founder and CEO of the award-winning marke ... Show More
39m 3s
Apr 2022
If You Feel LOST, LAZY & UNMOTIVATED In Life, WATCH THIS! | David Goggins
When it comes to mental toughness, discipline, and being hardcore like no other, very few people can stand with absolute confidence. By now, you’ve realized how hard life is. Maybe your future didn’t work out the way you and your family expected. Maybe you’re convinced the world ... Show More
1h 38m
Dec 2022
Ep 87 - John Ruhlin: Gratitude, Growth and Radical Generosity
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.
If you’re looking to end your year on a high note, love a good transformation story or want to feel inspired by the potential that awaits you in 2023, this episode marks the spot!
Today, John Ruhlin is a suc ... Show More
30m 23s
Feb 2024
EP 138 // Perfectionism, Perception & People-Pleasing Holding You Back? How to Live with More Purpose, Fulfillment and Chase Your Dreams with Shannon Talbot
On today's episode of the Best Day Podcast, host Haley and special guest Shannon Talbot share an honest conversation on life as busy, working moms, seeking a life full of purpose, and desperate for more work-life balance. In this episode you will find: How to live a more purpose ... Show More
47m 27s