Think Outside the Lines with Shawn Feeney

Cappi Pidwell: Unleashing the Power of the Subconscious Mind

Cappi Pidwell is a Master of NLP & Hypnotherapy. As a Professional Speaker. Author Mindset Strategist, and Product Developer, she has been coaching and consulting audiences, corporations, associations, business owners, and Entrepreneurs on how to get rapid results with her mindset programs for over 29 years.

Her keynotes and presentations are involved, experiential, and very powerful. Her audiences always leaves wanting more!

Cappi goes beyond, and provides solutions that work as she helps people reach their peak performance.

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Mark Williams' new book “The Connected Species: How understanding the evolution of our brain can change the world” is a #1 Best Seller. Mark has worked with thousands of students, teachers, health professionals, and company directors keen to understand how their brain works, how to perform optimally and maintain a healthy brain. He runs programs on the neuroscience of learning, the neuroscience of emotions, how our brains create our reality, and the impact of modern technologies on our brains. Mark has an extensive academic background in brain research and teaching.

He is a professor of cognitive neuroscience, with over 25 years experience conducting behavioral and brain imaging research focusing on our social skills. He has taught the fundamentals of neuroscience to a wide range of students, as well as publishing more than 70 scientific articles and worked at MIT in the USA and multiple universities in Australia. He draws on his extensive scientific background to work with schools, companies and the public to develop evidence-based practices using neuroscience to enhance our education, work and personal lives. His work has been highlighted in the media both locally [e.g., Mirror Mirror (Channel Ten), Our Brain, Magic and the Brain, Music and the Brain, Making Australia Happy (ABC), Sunrise (Channel 7), Screen Time is Affecting Learning (SkyNews)] and internationally [e.g., The Guardian (UK), New York Times (USA), Economist, New Scientist, Leading Edge, (BBC: UK), Science in Action (BBC; International)].

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Reneau Peurifoy holds a master’s degree in counseling and is the author of four books: “Why You Feel the Way You Do,” "Anxiety, Phobias, and Panic: Taking Charge and Conquering Fear", "Overcoming Anxiety: From Short-Term Fixes to Long-Term Recovery", and "Anger: Taming the Beast."

Reneau was in private practice for twenty years as a marriage and family therapist specializing in anxiety disorders. He retired from private practice to teach at a local College in Sacramento, California. He now is spending his time writing, speaking, and talking to various groups. He has also developed a YouTube channel that features videos on practical life skills.

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My guest today co-founded Team Builders Plus, one of the first team building companies in the United States, back in 1991. In 2012, he reinvented how people learn about themselves through the personality styles and started his second company, Take Flight Learning. He is the author of five books about tapping into the power of your personality, including *The Chameleon* and *Which Bird Are You?*. He’s worked with more than half of the Fortune 100 companies in the U.S. and worldwide. Under his leadership as CEO of Take Flight Learning, his company has been selected as the *New Jersey Business of the Year by NJ* Biz Magazine and has repeatedly been named as one of the *Fastest Growing Companies* and *Best Places to Work* by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

This was a really fun conversation about leadership, building relationships, and better understanding personality styles.

It’s time to think outside the lines with Merrick Rosenberg.

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My guest today has worked globally promoting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and furthering democracy. His work has taken many forms including writing and producing an award winning documentary on learning about the Holocaust at the Concentration Camps in Poland, Working on the Ghanaian Constitution, coordinating and producing events leading to Ukrainian independence, producing events for the first AIDS day treatment center in the nation, pushing for the decriminalization of homosexuality in Ukraine (the first Soviet Republic to do so).

Currently, he serves as the Executive Director of the Stonewall National Museum and Archives, where he connects his LGBTQ+ community engagement with a commitment to utilizing history to shape our response to today and tomorrow.

I invite you to think outside the lines with Robert Kesten.

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Robert Kesten (he/him/his) has worked globally promoting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and furthering democracy. This work has taken many forms including writing and producing an award winning documentary on learning about the Holocaust at the Concentration Camps in Poland, Working on the Ghanaian Constitution, coordinating and producing events leading to Ukrainian independence, producing events for the first AIDS day treatment center in the nation, pushing for the decriminalization of homosexuality in Ukraine (the first Soviet Republic to do so).

Kesten comes to Stonewall National Museum and Archives with national and international experience, taking ideas and bringing them to life. This position brings full circle his active engagement in the LGBTQ+ community and his commitment to using history as a tool to make sense and fashion a response to today and tomorrow.

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My guest for this episode was at the top of my list of people I wanted to interview when I embarked on this crazy endeavor of creating a podcast--and she's proof that if you ask, the answer might just be a resounding YES!

She embodies everything about my mission with this show, and I guarantee you: She'll have some significant tools to improve your life. She's a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and success coach who's made appearances on Oprah, and countless other shows. If you're someone who's looking to make any real, lasting changes in your life, this might be one of the most impactful conversations you'll listen to.

I invite you to think outside the lines with Lisa Nichols.

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Lisa Nichols is one of the world’s most-requested motivational speakers, as well as a media personality and corporate CEO whose global platform has reached nearly 80 million people. From a struggling single mom on public assistance to a millionaire entrepreneur, Lisa’s courage and determination has inspired fans worldwide and helped countless audiences breakthrough, to discover their own untapped talents and infinite potential.

As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Motivating the Masses, Inc., Lisa has developed workshops and programs that have transformed the lives of countless men and women, and altered the trajectory of businesses throughout the country and across the world.

Lisa is also a best-selling author of six books, and her 7th book ABUNDANCE NOW, was published in 2016 by HarperCollins. In ABUNDANCE NOW, Lisa continues her journey with her fans, providing a clear and practical blueprint for personal success, drawn directly from the life experiences of its beloved author. ABUNDANCE NOW is the follow-up to Lisa’s New York Times Best Seller, NO MATTER WHAT.

Lisa’s extraordinary story of transforming her own life from public assistance for her family to leading a multi-million dollar enterprise is the inspiration behind her bold mission to teach others that it is possible to do the same. Today, fans worldwide revere Lisa for her mastery of teaching people how to accomplish unfathomable goals and tap their limitless potential.

A noted media personality who has appeared on Oprah, The Today Show, The Dr. Phil Show, The Steve Harvey Show, and Extra – just to name a few, is also celebrated for the impact she has on the lives of teens. Through Lisa’s non-profit foundation Motivating the Teen Spirit, she has touched the lives of over 270,000 teens, prevented over 3,800 teen suicides, supported 2,500 dropouts in returning to school, and has helped thousands reunite with families.

Among the prestigious awards and honors bestowed upon Lisa for her extensive work are the Humanitarian Award from the country of South Africa, The Ambassador Award, and the LEGO Foundation‘s Heart of Learning Award. The City of Henderson, Nevada named November 20th as Motivating the Teen Spirit Day; the City of San Diego named April 25th Motivating the Masses Day, and the City of Houston, Texas named May 9th as Lisa Nichols Day for her dedication to service, philanthropy and healing.

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My guest today is a Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur, investor, and policy advisor. He is also the author of Containing Big Tech: How to Protect Our Civil Rights, Economy, and Democracy. He was the founder and CEO of Centrify, a leading cybersecurity cloud provider that amassed over two thousand enterprise customers, including over 60 percent of the Fortune 50.

For his leadership, he was named by Ernst & Young as Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year in Northern California. He is also an active Silicon Valley angel investor, with seed investments in over a dozen tech start-ups with a focus on privacy and cybersecurity. In addition, he has served as a technology policy advisor for political campaigns and advocacy groups, including leading the campaign marketing efforts in 2020 to pass California Proposition 24—the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)—and co-authoring bills such as the California Delete Act of 2023.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and in history from the University of Michigan.

It’s time to think outside the lines with Tom Kemp.

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This conversation is with someone who was part of the inspiration for this show. I had gone to one of her events when she was in Los Angeles, and I asked her if she would be on my show. She graciously obliged, and our conversation has been among my most memorable.

I was incredibly nervous when we recorded this interview (which you can actually hear in my voice if you listen closely). The conversation was ultimately everything I hoped it would be and more, and I received a ton of positive feedback when the episode originally aired.

If I could ask every human on the planet to listen to this conversation, I would.

She’s a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 and the former director of a future studies think tank in Washington, DC, where she managed a team creating global scenario plans. She now speaks about the intelligence of the heart.

Her most recent book is How To Be Loving…when your heart is breaking open and the world is waking up. She is also the author of The Fire Starter Sessions, White Hot Truth, and The Desire Map, and producer of dozens of meditation kits and online programs for spiritual support.

Her podcast, With Love, Danielle, often ranks in iTunes’ top 10 for wellness. Her website is visited by millions of people each month, and was named one of the top 100 Websites for Women by Forbes.

I invite you to be inspired as we think outside the lines...with Danielle LaPorte.

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Hi. It’s been a minute.

If you’ve been subscribed to the show, thanks for sticking with me, and I hope this episode is a welcome return to your podcast feed.

If you’re a new subscriber—welcome, and thanks for joining.

When I started the show back in 2015, Donald Trump was a mere blip on the political radar, and the political landscape wasn’t nearly as tumultuous as it has become in 2023.

Through the political chaos in the US and a once in a lifetime pandemic, I took a break from the show for a while because I wasn’t sure what I wanted to say, or how to use a platform like this at all, let alone responsibly.

My goal with the show has always been to provide a platform of inspiration and to challenge perspectives on how we see the world, and more importantly, how we might make it a better place. For everyone. So it is through that lens that I return with new episodes featuring conversations on topics that matter to me, with folks who have a similar perspective on life.

And when I do give voice to those who might not share my perspective on something, my goal is to drive the conversation forward in a civil, productive way—and from the perspective that we are all sharing this crazy experience called life, together. And the goal for all of us should be to leave things better than we found them.

I hope that’s how you see the world too—and I hope that these conversations will leave you better and smarter.

And while I still intend to speak with experts on current and interesting topics, I'll also be taking a different approach to some of my conversations moving forward. It's great to hear from the experts--but what do everyday folks think--and where are their voices in the conversation?

So before I dive back in to my typical one on one interviews, I wanted to speak to some every day people about what is on their mind. I really enjoy this format, and I have a few ideas for other topics in the coming months.

In this first series of episodes, I'm speaking with three thoughtful and intelligent women in my life about the current political landscape here in the US (where I live and record my show).

You'll hear from three different people from diverse backgrounds--all of whom have a unique perspective on where we are, where they would like for us to be, and how we might get there.

Politics is an incredibly important topic in our lives, regardless of your background.

It's a topic that was rather taboo once upon a time--but not anymore. We've become so polarized and dug in to our beliefs that it's often hard to hear through all of the noise.

I thought it would be interesting to step away from the traditional political pundits that you are likely used to hearing from, and instead turn our attention to everyday Americans, their stories and insights on how we might reconcile our differences.

I know these can often feel like treacherous and impossible times. But I believe that Together, through thoughtful and intelligent conversation, we can find the common ground that unites us, and work toward a brighter, more inclusive future for all of us.

I thank you for listening, and for daring to think outside the lines...

First up, my conversation with Melissa.

The upcoming election in the United States is the most important of our lifetimes. I thought it would be interesting to have a conversation on this topic, but through a slightly different lens than you might be used to in these polarizing times, and I hope this conversation is thoughtful in that respect. 

My guest today is back for her third time on the show. She’s dedicated the last 20 years of her career studying, building and reinventing brands. Her work as an executive brand strategist gives her a unique perspective on the language used to describe an experience and the behavior that follows. And It’s inspired her latest project, Rebranding America: A new show premiering this week on YouTube—that explores question, “Who would America be if it actually became who it said it was?” 

Please enjoy my conversation with Krysta Masciale. 

Guest Bio:

Lara Heacock is a Leadership Coach and Talent Acquisition consultant on a mission to end burnout and help leaders and business owners bring more kindness into their businesses. Lara is a certified coach, author of Practical Kindness, and co-host of the podcast Doing (good) Business. She is Editor in Chief of popular personal development blog KindOverMatter.com where she writes a weekly Monday Motivator. 

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http://www.laraheacock.com/

http://www.kindovermatter.com/

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In this episode, we talk with world-renowned podcaster, John Lee Dumas.

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John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of EOFire, an award winning Podcast where he interviews today's most successful Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. JLD has interviewed over 1200 Entrepreneurs and EOFire generates over 1 million monthly listens. John's latest project is The Freedom Journal; a gorgeous leather bound journal that guides you in accomplishing your #1 goal in 100 days. Launched on Kickstarter, it raised 453k in 33 days and became the #6 most funded publishing project of all time.

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