Ideas With Intention

Big Island Business Series Part III:   In this episode, Autumn K. Tyler, the designer and owner of Kepola Design House shares the inspiration behind her slow fashion label. We discuss how her designs have been heavily influenced by her thirties, her simple lifestyle, and how she wants to feel while wearing them. Handcrafted in Hawai'i, Autumn has curated a collection of thoughtful, long-lasting and season-less clothing that continues to challenge the fast fashion industry. Tune in to hear Autumn speak of her company as her ultimate 'creation' and seeing business as a form of self-expression.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TOPICS DISCUSSED: Autumn describes Kepola Design House as a sustainable women's clothing label that evolves every single day. From a young age, Autumn was taught the value of creating, cultivating and self-sustaining and yet, often making her own costumes and clothing, and yet she never anticipated that she would become a designer. Autumn gives us a glimpse into her story

Big Island Business Series Part II: In this episode, Ana Castillo of The Castillo Collective, shares the story and design philosophy behind her Hawaiian home, built almost entirely out of recycled and salvaged materials. Together we explore the idea of doing more with less and how to allow the design of your home to grow with you and unfold as your needs change.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TOPICS DISCUSSED: Ana gives us a glimpse into her life path and what brought her to the Big Island of Hawai'i as well as the story behind the building of her unique home in Kealakekua Bay. Ana shares how a trip to Bali with her artist mother was the spark of inspiration she needed to pursue a career in design. In addition to her mother, traveling and immersing herself into the creative work of others acts as a huge source of inspiration for Ana. Ana's design style / philosophy: "Our style and what we strive to do when we're working with clients is create sustainable spaces that inspire intentional living." Embra

Big Island Business Series Part I:   In this episode, I sit down with Misa & Geoff of Maruyama Jones Farm to explore the powerful benefits of their "backyard multi-vitamin", the moringa plant. We discuss their journey into farming as well as their deeply personal desire to serve their local island community through wellness.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TOPICS DISCUSSED: Misa and Geoff share what they grow, create and cultivate on their family farm… moringa!  What is moringa? — A highly nutritious plant with many health benefits that Misa and Geoff process into moringa leaf tea powder and moringa seed oil.  While both Misa and Geoff were pursuing other career paths, their decision to re-direct their time and energy to farming and the family business was a deeply personal one.  Misa shares how the moringa plant positively impacted her father's cancer healing journey. When compared to other vegetables, moringa has more iron than spinach, more potassium than bananas, more pro

Just as our bodies are designed to go through cycles of activity, play and rest, our businesses should be, too. In this episode, Sarah Magidoff helps us adopt the #SlowEntrepreneur mindset; a movement she started to help other business owners combat burnout, create better boundaries and add more margin in their daily life for the things that matter most.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TOPICS DISCUSSED: Sarah shares her career journey and how a desired lifestyle change led her to the work she does today. Sarah explains what inspired her to coin the term "slow entrepreneur" and how this philosophy is combating the one-dimensional "hustle" mindset that has been modelled for us in the entrepreneurial space. We discuss the concept of 'rest' and how it can actually be looked at as an active vs. inactive practice. Sarah suggests replacing the word 'rest' with 're-charge' to help us better shift our perspective. Sarah encourages preparation and communication in conjunction with setting boundaries in order to

In this episode, surfer, environmentalist and conscious creative, Lex Weinstein and I discuss how deepening our inner connectedness can cultivate outer consciousness. She shares stories from her journey of navigating 'belonging' and helps us understand our own influence as individuals and consumers. Together we explore the idea of purchasing power as activism and how we can effect real change by voting with our dollars.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TOPICS DISCUSSED: Lex gives us a glimpse into her journey growing up in a culturally-rich family who influenced the way she perceives and interacts with the world. Lex describes how her obsession with surfing ended up dictating the direction of her life and how her fierce connection with the ocean has taught her how to be present in every moment. Lex shares her creative background, from graphic design to wardrobe styling to freelance writing to creative direction, with the underlying current being storytelling, "creating spaces to tell stories that engage

In this episode, I chat with Conscious City Guides founder, Nichole Dunst about a more mindful way of traveling. Together we explore what it means to "travel slow", how to leave a destination better than we found it, and why embracing local culture while supporting local businesses fosters both personal and economical growth.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TOPICS DISCUSSED: Nichole shares what initially sparked her inspiration to create conscious city guides The comparison of "fast travel" to "fast food" and "fast fashion" — how it leaves you feeling grossly full one minute, then quickly hungry for something more We explore what it means to "tread lightly" or "travel slow" We discuss the common travel checklist and how social media plays a role in this Nichole shares the ways in which she's personally grown from her travel experiences Why slow travel can positively impact destinations and local communities How to reduce our carbon footprint as travelers What a Conscious City Guide includ

Today's episode explores experiential marketing, a strategy you can activate within your business to cultivate connections with your consumers in fresh and inspiring ways. Tune in for 5 best practices on crafting a thoughtful and intentional branded experience that is sure to build your brand's recognition, reach and impact.    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TOPICS DISCUSSED: What is experiential marketing? —A deep look into the heart and soul behind the strategy What makes experiential marketing more effective than commercials or print ads Why you should view events as marketing activations vs. money makers in business Examples of experiential marketing campaigns that I've executed with clients and how other companies are using the same concept to elevate their own brand engagement 5 best practices for getting started with experiential marketing   SHOW NOTES & REFERENCES: To chat with Shannan about how she can help you execute an experiential marketing strategy in your business, visit shanna

Boycotting tampons and bettering the lives of women around the world, one period at a time… that is the topic of this episode. Listen in for an in-depth interview with Betsy Drach, the founder of Dot International, a leading menstrual cup company that is making a difference with its empowering one-for-one business model.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TOPICS DISCUSSED: Betsy's story and what led her to founding Dot International How a work trip with World Vision inspired her one-for-one business model The Dot Cup difference; what makes this menstrual cup different than others on the market Menstrual Cup 101: how to use one and all the nitty gritty details How menstrual cups protect not only our panties, but also our personal and planetary wellness The route Betsy took to launch Dot International and challenges in manufacturing Betsy's vision for the future of Dot International Where to purchase your first Dot Cup   SHOW NOTES & REFERENCES: Download the Wildly Intentional Checklis

In this episode, I chat with Student of Botanical Medicine and Holistic Wellness Advocate, Mel Glaze about the intricacies of the cannabis plant. We discuss the recent CBD craze and why we should be cautionary and conscious of our consumption. Whether you're curious about the hype or looking to add CBD to your wellness toolkit, this conversation will equip you with the information you need (and the questions to ask!) to be intentional with your usage.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TOPICS DISCUSSED: Mel shares her personal cannabis journey and what inspired her interest and education in botanical medicine. We discuss what was once seen as a 'stoner culture' has now become a welcoming community focused on wellness. The ABC's of CBD — Mel gives us a crash course on the cannabis plant and how the plant's properties interact with our internal system to provide various health benefits. Why cannabis should be seen as one tool in a much larger toolbox that we have at our disposal. And with that, Mel emphasi

In this episode, eco creative, author, and health coach, Kaméa Chayne, helps us widen our perspective of wellness and to begin looking at it from a global point of view, bringing sustainability and environmental health to the forefront. We discuss how personal and planetary wellness go hand-in-hand and how a little self-awareness goes a long way.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TOPICS DISCUSSED: Kaméa gives us a glimpse into her journey, beginning with writing her book, Thrive, which connects environmental health to physical and mental health Why the sustainability conversation needs to be included in the wellness industry What's required to achieve 'true health' How consciousness is the common thread between all of the fashion labels you hear (minimalist, sustainable, ethical zero-waste); the act of becoming aware of, and understanding, your values. We discuss the premise and purpose of Kaméa's podcast, Green Dreamer Why context really matters in sustainability and the importance of staying curio

In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Lee Simmons, founder of The New School of Finance to discuss how we can be more intentional with the dollars that enter and exit our bank accounts. We explore key concepts from her book, Worry-Free Money, that provide permission to opt-out of our life checklists, ditch traditional budgeting and end financial drama for good.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TOPICS DISCUSSED: Shannon shares what led her to pursuing the field of finance and what inspired her method of financial planning Navigating feelings of being "broke" and our fundamental beliefs to either spend or save Letting go of the "life checklist" and how social media plays a role in our financial decisions Why traditional budgets don't work (and what to do instead!) The intricacies of financial planning for the self-employed The importance of giving our money a role (an intention) and why it's so important to honour it The concept of 'EROI' or emotional return on investment and "happy spending" an

Navigating friendship as an adult can be tough. In this episode, I'm sharing a few tips on how to find mutual and meaningful ones. Good friends don't just land in your lap, you have to intentionally seek them out and make space for them in your life.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TOPICS DISCUSSED: My personal journey with friendship What I believe makes two friends compatible Heartbreak that isn't romantic (and how to heal from it) Breaking down the notion that 'people come into your life for a reason, season, or a lifetime' What is an ambivalent friendship? (and how to recognize one) How to build mutual and meaningful friendships — my 6 friend x 6 month experiment (and how you can test it out for yourself)   SHOW NOTES & REFERENCES: This episode is supported by our monthly patrons. Head to patreon.com/ideaswithintention to learn more about becoming a show supporter or show influencer! To learn more about working with Shannan, visit shannanscott.com/services

We are rarely rewarded for our intentions. We are rewarded for our actions; our self-discipline in seeing something through. In this episode, I'm sharing my secrets of self-discipline, however, not for the purpose of achievement, but rather for the pursuit of becoming our best selves.     SHOW NOTES: Grab a ticket to #THISWILDIDEA, a weekend experience in San Diego, CA to encourage the ignition of ideas that will inevitably disrupt culture, make an impact, and simultaneously, take a small business to the next level. Access our podcast community channel on Slack Support the show on Patreon & get rad rewards

In this episode, writer and TED Speaker, Hannah Brencher joins me for a conversation on the biggest lessons from her second book, Come Matter Here: Your Invitation to be here in a getting there world. We discuss how to shift our fixation on chasing achievement to that of practicing slow living. Hannah helps us realize that waiting is divine; it produces grit in us, builds our character and helps us truly make the most of the moment right in front of us.   SHOW NOTES: Grab an early bird ticket to #THISWILDIDEA, a weekend experience in San Diego, CA to encourage the ignition of ideas that will inevitably disrupt culture, make an impact, and simultaneously, take a small business to the next level. Shop prints and support individual artists, makers & creatives on Society6 Access our podcast community channel on Slack Support the show on Patreon & get rad rewards

In this episode, I'm joined by Jen Robin, the founder of Life in Jeneral to discuss the life-changing art of home organization. We chat about how our physical environment is everything. Whether it's clutter in the room or the colour of the walls, our productivity, behaviour and overall disposition is heavily influenced by our surroundings. Tune in to hear Jen's minimalistic, yet meaningful approach to simplifying your life and home.   SHOW NOTES: Sign up for a free 14-day trial of a 3-month membership with Beachbody On Demand. Snag an early bird ticket for #THISWILIDEA, a weekend experience in San Diego, CA to encourage the ignition of ideas that will inevitably disrupt culture, make an impact, and simultaneously, take a small business to the next level. Connect with Jen and the Life in Jeneral team Access our podcast community channel on Slack Support the show on Patreon & get rad rewards

In this episode, Lauren and I dig into what it takes to establish a personal brand, but more importantly, how toembody it. Community is at the core of our conversation with Lauren sharing her guiding principles for maintaining (and growing) an audience of individuals who feel connected to you first, and your business second. We also discuss the art of losing (and finding) yourself and how this is a common cycle we should learn to accept and embrace.   SHOW NOTES: Start your 14-day free trial of Acuity Scheduling Snag an early bird ticket for #THISWILIDEA, a weekend experience in San Diego, CA to encourage the ignition of ideas that will inevitably disrupt culture, make an impact, and simultaneously, take a small business to the next level. Use the promo code "LAUNCHWEEK" for an extra discount (valid until 08.26.18) Connect with Lauren and visit her blog, This Renegade Love Access our podcast community channel on Slack Support the show on Patreon & get rad rewards

In today's solo episode, I'm sharing some advice on what to do when your best intentions fall short. Rather than engaging in avoidance, which we tend to do when things don't go as planned, I'm encouraging you to get curious, inquisitive and analytical with every project fail or idea flop. SHOW NOTES: Join the waitlist for #THISWILIDEA, a weekend experience in San Diego, CA to encourage the ignition of ideas that will inevitably disrupt culture, make an impact, and simultaneously, take a small business to the next level. Get 2 Free Months of Skillshare's Premium Membership Access our podcast community channel on Slack Support the show on Patreon & get rad rewards

This episode explores a slow & sustainable approach to fashion. The Good Wear's Kelly LaFerriere and I chat about the fast fashion industry and the responsibility of both brands and consumers to change their habits and behaviours when it comes to producing and purchasing clothing. Listen in for advice on adopting a timeless style and curating a wardrobe that will change the world.   SHOW NOTES: Visit thegoodwear.com Join the waitlist for #THISWILIDEA, a weekend experience in San Diego, CA to encourage the ignition of ideas that will inevitably disrupt culture, make an impact, and simultaneously, take a small business to the next level. Access our podcast community channel on Slack Support the show on Patreon & get rad rewards

Today's podcast muse is the millennial generation. In this episode, Purpose Generation co-founder, Alexandra Douwes shares how brands and businesses can better connect with, co-create, and sell to this diverse + purpose-driven generation. We also discuss what it means to live an integrated life and how millennials are especially intentional with discovering what lights them up, and then seeking out opportunities that align with that. Having experienced so much change in such a short amount of time, there's a lot to learn from this unique cohort. SHOW NOTES: Get 25% off the early bird pricing of Alexandra's course, Find Your Purpose by using the promo code: INTENTION18 at checkout during launch week (September 1-8, 2018) Grab a ticket to Vancouver's summer workshop on August 8th Join the waitlist for #THISWILIDEA, a weekend experience in San Diego, CA to encourage the ignition of ideas that will inevitably disrupt culture, make an impact, and simultaneously, take a small business to the next l

An interview with Sophie Kwok, the founder of Love Intently, a service that empowers couples to build stronger and deeper relationships by taking the guesswork out of showing you care. How is it that our relationships, which are arguably the most important areas of our lives, can be so unsupported in today's society? Hear Sophie's perspective in this episode along with a slew of other simple, yet significant love tips that you can implement right away.    SHOW NOTES: Grab a ticket to Vancouver's summer workshop on August 8th Join the waitlist for #THISWILIDEA, a weekend experience in San Diego, CA to encourage the ignition of ideas that will inevitably disrupt culture, make an impact, and simultaneously, take a small business to the next level. Sign up for a free 14-day trial of a 3-month membership with Beachbody On Demand. Access our podcast community channel on Slack Support the show on Patreon & get rad rewards