Summary: In 2005, Shawn Askinosie was a successful criminal defense lawyer living the life that comes with that type of success. But then to the shock of his family and colleagues, he walked away from the courtroom to start a chocolate company. He's never looked back. Today on the podcast, Dan speaks to the founder of Askinosie Chocolate about his life journey and how so much of his life was impacted by watching his father live and die. His greatest pain in life is ultimately what led him to his greatest joy. Even though he set out to build a chocolate company without knowing anything about making chocolate, Shawn has built an empire based on sweets... but also service. Askinosie Chocolate has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the 25 Best Small Businesses in America. Oprah Winfrey's O Magazine has called Shawn "One of the 15 men who is changing the world." But much of what Shawn does today in his business and his life he learned from being around others who are in the last stages of his life. Taking the time to just talk and listen to people who need it helped him unlock some of the sadness from his past that helped him discover some of the biggest joys in his life. Things we discuss in today's podcast include:How trying to prove yourself to the world can keep you from feeling the joy that comes from serving other people.The signs to look out for to know it's time to make a career change in your life.The three key components that will help you decide your next career move.How unmasking our deepest sorrow can actually lead us to the joy that we're looking for in life.How keeping a sense of curiosity and trying new things can unlock the keys to your future.The power of kindness.The life-changing lessons he learned from dying people in hospice care.How healing your trauma can guide you to where you want to go in life. Read Shawn's new book at: https://www.amazon.com/Meaningful-Work-Quest-Business-Calling/dp/0143130315 Order some delicious Askinosie Chocolate at askinosie.com ***************************************************** Join the Life Amplified Power Tribe and talk to Dan about this week's episode: facebook.com/groups/lifeamplified Learn more about Dan and how he can help you add more purpose, fulfillment, and joy in ALL aspects of your life at creativesoulcoaching.net Feeling trapped in a soul-sucking job and ready to make 2019 the year the year of purpose and fulfillment? Dan is offering a 2-day VIP intensive for one lucky person to work privately with him in Orlando, Florida November 15th and 16th or in NYC December 16th and 17th. Apply at creativesoulcoaching.net Be social with Dan on Instagram and Twitter: @CSCDanMason
