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In this episode, Doug and DJ Chang discuss: Exploring free will and the gifts of mistakes Understanding where embracing mistakes may lead Defining free will and the importance of mistakes in life   Key Takeaways: Embracing mistakes and challenges becomes life’s most precious gifts Anything worth creating, nurturing and growing is only possible through pain and hard work It is everyone’s right to exercise the decision to make mistakes   "I couldn’t get to where I am today if I hadn’t exercised my right to make mistakes." — DJ Chang    D.J. Chang is a memoirist writer and social purpose entrepreneur. She is also the best-selling author of "First Mistake: Facing Death, Finding Life."   Connect with D.J. Chang: D.J.'s organization Equity Incites: http://www.equityincites.com/ Email: deborah@equityincites.com Twitter: @author_djchang Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDJChang/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-chang-1a15365/   Connect with Doug Sandler: Twitter: @DJDoug Facebook: Nice Gu

Tammy Lee Schumacher is an optimist, author, speaker, mentor, teacher and workshop facilitator inspiring and empowering women everywhere. She is also the best-selling author of "The Second Start Finding Joy in the New You."   Get her book- The Second Start: Finding Joy in the New You on Amazon   Connect with Tammy Lee Schumacher: Email: tammylee@transformintojoy.com Twitter: @transformin2joy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformintojoy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-lee-schumacher-08963a1/     Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast.   Interview Valet:  Get interviewed on top podcasts and share your message.   Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments   Social Quant - Boost your Twitter following the right way. Targeted reach     Show Notes by Show Producer: Britnie Leverett   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Let us help you prove it.

Self-realization   Salvatore Balletto is a person who will live long and die young. A person that knows because he has experienced it, that love is all that really matters. A person that loves the challenges of life because they provide impetus for spiritual growth and sharing as well as learning with others.     Connect with Salvatore Balletto: Email: whitelight3@cox.net Twitter: avatar2@cox.net Website: https://www.amazon.com/Light-Without-Shadow-Silence-Answers/dp/194697840X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525457287&sr=8-1&keywords=light+without+shadow+book&dpID=51r4Hr8ZmIL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009789888876     Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast.   Interview Valet:  Get interviewed on top podcasts and share your message.   Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments   Social Quant - Boost your Twitter following

Employee Engagement   Ryan McCarty is an author, speaker and the co-founder of Culture of Good, Inc. Building upon the success of his award-winning program at TCC-Verizon, a Verizon retailer with over 800 stores, that inspires employees, ignites positive change in the world and impacts their bottom lines, Ryan and TCC-Verizon CEO Scott Moorehead created Culture of Good to teach for profit companies how to operate with the soul of a non-profit. Ryan helps other organizations engage the hearts of their employees, empowering them to make changes in their communities. His work has been featured in Inc., Forbes, People Magazine, Huffington Post and more. .Ryan, defining moments and your purpose are what Saidx is all about. Welcome Ryan to Saidx. Share your voice and your story starting right now.     Connect with Ryan McCarty:   Email: mallory@dittoepr.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/cultureofgood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultureofgood/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultureofgood LinkedIn: https:

The Investor You Ought To Be   Richard Brooks has worked in the financial services industry where he was the lead manager of $325 million in assets. He is the founder of RNB WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, an independent investment advisory firm. Brooks is also the best-selling author of "Counter Investing A Winning Approach to Life and Finance.  His investing success and survival against most odds interweave to reveal an inspiring new path to becoming the investor you ought to be. Richard Brooks, defining moments and your purpose are what Saidx is all about. Welcome Richard to Saidx. Share your voice and your story starting right now.   Connect with Richard Brooks: Email: rbrooks@rnbwealth.com Website: https://www.rnbwealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RNBWealth  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RNBWealth/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rnb-wealth-management/ Book: Counter Investing A Winning Approach to Life and Finance     Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support t

  Finding Purpose in Life's Truths   Amy Lyle has turned rejection from a Hollywood attorney into comedy gold. As an author, she is a bestseller on Amazon. She's been featured on NPR, LA Talk Radio and is a frequent guest on the popular Atlanta morning show, Atlanta and Company. She specializes in talking about how you should embrace your failures and follow your passion at any age.   Two things happened around 2008; Amy got remarried to a man with three teenagers and she was laid off. Amy used the opportunity to pursue a passion, writing. She started writing plays for a giant non-profit. Then, Amy had the bug to write a screenplay, then a book. The book, a funny memoir, is about many failures that most people can relate to: struggles with relationships, finding work you love, and fitting in. When people, especially women, starting writing me about how they too often feel like a failure, trying to be a good wife, mother, employee, and friend, and how the book gave them a break from the real world and ma

Taking a Leap of Faith in Your Industry   Paul Dixon started in the publishing industry with his cousin, and together they created a company to publish a book series featuring their grandfather titled The Adventures of Papa Lemon’s Little Wanderers. Since starting, seven Papa Lemon books have been published.   Paul worked in the toy and children's book business since 1994. He never intended to work in these businesses. In 2004, it became clear to Paul that he was supposed to play a key role in making the Papa Lemon book business a success. Paul just didn't realize how many twists and turns there would be in this journey, which culminated with a move to LA in October 2016, after living his entire life in Minnesota.         Connect with Paul Dixon: Website: www.papalemonedu.com Email: pldixon23@msn.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-dixon-b225982/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PapaLemonChildrensBooks/ Twitter: @PapaLemonBooks

Choosing to Work with Life's Issues for the Better   Moneeka is the author of the best-selling award winning book Choose Bliss: The Power and Practice of Joy and Contentment, and she is the creator of the Blissful Investor Formula. She believes that we have a right to live bliss in every area of our lives and to make the money to support that.   Money had been such a stressful issue in Moneeka's parents' life, she didn't want the same stress in her life. One night after Moneeka had graduated from college, her dad sat across from her at the kitchen table and said, "Moneeka, everyone has money issues. Do you want poor people money issues, or do you want rich people money issues?"     Connect with Moneeka Sawyer: Website w/ Free Download: http://wings.blissfulinvestorreport.com/welcome13506255 Email: moneeka@coreblisslife.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moneeka-sawyer-4561145/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneekaSawyer Twitter: @MoneekaSawyer

Choosing Love Over Fear   Michele PW (Pariza Wacek) is the best-selling author of the Love-Based Business series of books that share how to sell more with love and build a solid, profitable business on a foundation of love. In addition, she owns a copywriting and marketing company along with writing and publishing fiction.   Michele was a copywriter for years. Her friends told her that she should teach a different way of writing copy because everyone hated the traditional way. Michele said hell no, there was plenty of great copy books and teachers out there — she didn’t need to add to the clutter. Then in 2014, her friend came out with love-based marketing, Michele looked at it and thought love-based copy. What’s the opposite? Well, that’s fear-based. And the philosophy downloaded into her.       Connect with Michele PW: Website: www.lovebasedbiz.com Email: affiliate@michelepw.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelepw/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelepwauthor Twitter: @MichelePW

Breaking Through Stereotypes and Owning Your Journey   Lea Bayles is a speaker, author, wellness and leadership coach, and host of the We Are More Radio Show podcast. Recovering from an immune system collapse led Lea on a journey of self-healing and into a career in holistic wellness.   Turning 50 was a wonderful surprise for Lea! For years, she had dreaded turning 50 because she bought into negative cultural stereotypes about aging. And, truth be told, the year Lea was 49 was full of heartbreak, pain, upheaval, and turmoil. But shortly afterwards, she began feeling a powerful bubbling up of creative vitality, freedom, and inner strength. Lea's own experiences and those of her clients and friends convinced Lea that in the second half of life, people are biologically wired, not for diminishment, but for expansion and increased impact and fulfillment. People are invited to expand more fully than ever before into who they really are.       Connect with Lea Bayles: Website: http://www.leabayles.com/ Gift

Developing an Authentic Brand Personality   Laura Beauparlant is the owner and Creative Director of Lab Creative. In her 18 years as a designer and entrepreneur, Laura has learned that aligning authenticity with brand design is a key ingredient to success in business. Laura is an award-winning speaker, offering inspirational and passion-filled presentations on branding and design to entrepreneurs and small business owners.   22 years ago, Laura was in a head-on collision with a drunk driver that completely changed the trajectory of her life. It was by far the most challenging experience Laura had ever had but something she would not change. It has given her the courage and drive to do everything she has done since. Two years ago, she had an epiphany in her business and realized she had so much more to do and to give, which has completely changed Laura's business model and transformed her business.       Connect with Laura Beauparlant: Website: www.labcreative.ca Email: laura@labcreative.ca Twitter:

Self-Transformation Through the Hard Times   Jolen Philbrook is known as the abundant mindset expert, who clears prosperity blocks and creates a wealthy consciousness with heart based entrepreneurs. True prosperity means greater freedom, increased confidence, harmonious relationships, peace of mind, and happiness.   In 2008, Jolen was going through breast cancer and a custody suit with no income. She would replay the court case — all the lies, get mad, yell into the dark night, tell him off and cry herself to sleep. One night, Jolen decided she didn't want to cry anymore. As she sat in the dark night, Jolen wondered if she didn't cry, what will she do instead? That was the turning point. The only thing Jolen had to live for was a dream. The dream she had before she had breast cancer and was in this mess. Jolen was standing on a stage telling an audience she survived breast cancer. She went and signed up at Toastmaster so Jolen could fulfill her purpose, even though at the time she didn't know what it was

Reaching New Levels Physically and Mentally   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcast shows including Fit 2 Love and Spirit, Purpose and Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, an Amazon best-selling author, and she was named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles by Elite Traveler Magazine.       Connect with JJ Flizanes: Website: http://jjflizanes.com/ Free Tools and Resources: http://jjflizanes.com/free-tools-resources/

    Defining Your Dreams on Purpose     Jennie Bellinger is a Certified Professional Coach, as well as a dynamic and engaging public speaker and sales trainer. Her message and her brand are all about helping others define their dreams and go after them with gusto. Defining moments and your purpose are what Saidx is all about. Jennie, share your voice and your story starting right now.   Jennie was busy running her direct sales jewelry business when it hit her that she was spending the most precious commodity we have with her team rather than with her clients. This lead her to become a Certified Coach because she realized her passion is working with others to define their dreams and go after them with gusto.       Connect with Jennie Bellinger: Website: http://levelupcoachllc.com/ Email: Jennie@levelupcoachllc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/levelupcoachllc       Connect with Jennie Bellinger: Website: http://levelupcoachllc.com/ Email: Jennie@levelupcoachllc.com Facebook: https://www.fa

Creating a Vision in Unison   Over the last three decades of Greg Centineo's life, he has followed the path of entrepreneurism, leading him to a variety of industries and profound business start-ups. Through his achievements, he has mastered the art and the psychology of what moves people to believe in an idea, invest in an idea, and commit their time and energy to help create the idea.       Connect with Greg Centineo: Website: http://gregcentineo.com Email: greg@gregcentineo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregcentineo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.centineo.5

Rising Above to Reach a Greater Purpose     Eve Davis-Paul is a Lesbian, Woman of Color, and Native of Washington D.C., whose passion for women’s freedom stems from the abuse she endured as a result of Maternal Narcissism. Marriage and motherhood have given Eve an urgency to sound the alarm and bring global awareness to Maternal Narcissistic Abuse, while providing hope and creating solutions for freedom. Defining moments and your purpose are what Saidx is all about. Eve, share your voice and your story starting right now.     When Eve noticed that her marriage and happiness was about to be destroyed, like the other successful things in her life had been, Eve understood that she had a greater purpose. Triumphing over the loss of both siblings, a life of lies, depression and self-shame no longer would let her continue to dismantle what she was constantly building. Understanding that she wasn’t the only woman who struggled with taking her life back gave Eve the strength to be a voice of freedom from Mater

Impacting the World with Your Message     Emerald GreenForest is the Founder & Lead Visionary of Creative Age Consulting Group. An internationally known speaker, transformation artist, author, she works with multidimensional men who have already made their money and know NOW is the time to make their mark. She joyfully guides & supports the Men On Purpose™ who are called to be the Vanguard of the Creative Age. Defining moments and your purpose are what Saidx is all about. Emerald, share your voice and your story starting right now.   There have been multiple "defining moments" in Emerald's life when her purpose became clear - the one that she feels is most relevant to share would be the night her son locked her in the basement and threatened to cut her up in pieces and throw her in the river while he was high on homeopathic nasal spray. That was most certainly a moment where all of Emerald's spiritual initiations were put to the test. That was the moment where Emerald came to understand fully th

Changing How You See Things so That the Things You See Change     After 20 years of struggling, Craig Hallenberger created a brain hack that completely changed his life. He now devotes his time to teaching people this brain hack and helping them change their lives as well.   Craig's life and all of its issues became crystal clear when he realized the program his brain was running and the life he wanted for himself were not compatible.     Connect with Craig Hallenberger: Website: http://craighallenberger.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craighallenberger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craighallenberger Twitter: @challenberger

Rebuilding the Approach to Servant Leadership     Art Barter believes that “how you get the results is more important than the results themselves.” To teach people about the power of servant leadership, Art started in his own backyard by rebuilding the culture of a manufacturing company he bought in 2004. Art took the traditional power-led model and turned it upside down; and together with his management team began to serve first. The result: 20x growth in six years.   In 2003, Art's leadership beliefs were challenged by leadership icon Ken Blanchard. He asked Art, "Was he serving first in his leadership?" That question made Art think about his thinking and started his servant leadership journey.     Connect with Art Barter: Website: https://www.servantleadershipinstitute.com/ Email: abarter@dtwc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/art-barter-9b63791a/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeaders Twitter: @artbarter15

Expanding Your Horizons and Profits   Anthony John Amyx is a free spirit, husband, entrepreneur and life and business growth strategist for entrepreneurs in the creative industries.  He is the founder of Raging Rebel, a personal and business development training company specializing in helping marketers, coaches, consultants and other experts add six-figures to their business, while taking at least six to eight weeks off.   Anthony was in Arizona with four other awesome entrepreneurs when their trainer, Jaramy Eugene Wilson, sat them down, looked them directly in the eyes and said, ”Gentlemen, the modern day currency is trust and respect. If people don’t trust or respect you, they will not pay you. And how in fuck can anyone on this planet trust and respect you, if you don’t trust and respect yourself first.” Anthony will never forget that moment because it was one of the most pivotal moments of his life. He remembers looking down at his journal that day, writing that down and then thinking to himself,