Radio Enso

  Join me Monday, May 14th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern as we discuss Chris Guillebeau's new book, The $100 Startup with guests who are profiled in the book: James Kirk of Jamestown Coffee, Scott McMurren of Alaska TourSaver, and Jen Adrion and Omar Noory of These Are Things.   About: In The $100 Startup, Chris Guillebeau shows you how to lead a life of adventure, meaning, and purpose – and earn a good living. Chris is on the verge of completing a tour of every country on earth and yet he’s never held a “real job” or earned a regular paycheck. Rather, he has a special genius for turning ideas into income, and he uses what he earns both to support his adventures and give back.   About Jamestown Coffee: Conceived over hazelnut lattés in Seattle and brought home to Lexington, Jamestown Coffee was takes the Seattle neighborhood coffee bar and gives it a Southern spin for Carolina tastes.   About TourSaver: Alaska TourSaver includes 2-for-1 offers for adventure travel, cruises, lodging and more in a pocket-sized coupon book. For many years, Scott McMurren has written a weekly Alaska travel column, an email travel newsletter & hosts a weekly travel radio show.   About These Are Things: In late 2009, designers Jen Adrion and Omar Noory started looking for a simple, modern world map for their travels. They couldn’t find what we were looking for, so they decided to design their own.

  Join me Monday, May 7th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern. My guests will be brothers and adventurers Mike and David Hrostoski who will discuss their upcoming Summer To Serve.   About: Mike Hrostoski is a 30 year old adventurer, yoga teacher, life coach, writer and full-time traveler. He writes a blog called Adventures in Personal Development and lives life on purpose every day. David Hrostoski is an 18 year old singer/songwriter, attraction/confidence coach, and student at the University of Arizona. He’s “18 going on 30″ as he’s grown up around people much older than him all his life.    Last summer our mother unexpectedly passed away and we embarked on a three and a half week long road trip across North America to honor and celebrate her life. We drove 4100 miles, spread her ashes in 40 memorable locations, and made a documentary about the adventure.   THIS SUMMER, we are dedicating a full three months of our lives to be in the service of others and we are fully motivated to use everything we know to help as many people as possible along the way.   For more about Summer To Serve, visit their website here.

  Join me Monday, April 30th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern. My guest will be technology visionary and coach Ethan Waldman of Cloud Coach.   About Ethan: "I’m a technology coach, mac fanatic, and multi instrumentalist. I enjoy hot yoga, cycling and skiing in the playground that is Burlington, VT.   The Reason Why: I love small businesses. There’s something about the the sole proprietor that gets my heart beating. The typical small business person I talk to is not using technology nearly enough, and is usually passing up on serious opportunities to grow their business.   Cloud Coach exists to give real life business people the understanding and support that they need to live and work in harmony with technology.   When I speak to small business people, here’s what I find out. They are usually entrepreneurs. But in addition, they are artists. They have found something that they love to do and have even started to make it pay. But when they try to expand into having a web presence, they usually feel confused and defeated."   For more about Ethan and Cloud Coach, visit http://www.cloud-coach.net/.

Join me Monday, April 23rd at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern on Radio Enso. My guest will be writer and producer Austin Vickers of the film People vs. The State of Illusion. Film Synopsis: Following his conviction and imprisonment, Aaron’s daughter is sent to a State home for children because there are no other family members to care for her. While in the State home, an attorney learns of her plight and the story of her father, and decides to represent her in an innovative and surprising case against the State.   Written and produced by Austin Vickers, this movie explores the science and power of perception and imagination and the prison walls of habitual thought and behavior that we all create, and documents the evidence that answers the central question of this provocative film, “can we really change?”   Featured are 9 of the nation’s leading thinkers in the fields of neuroscience, biochemistry, psychology, quantum physics, sociology, and consciousness theory:   - Dr. Candace Pert - Dr. Joe Dispenza - Dr. Thomas Moore - Dr. Peter Senge - Debbie Ford - Dr. Robert Jahn - Dr. Brenda Dunne - Dr. Michael Vandermark   For more information, visit http://thestateofillusion.com/.

  Join me Monday, April 16th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern. My guest will be Soul*Full photographer and coach Catherine Just.   About Catherine: “When I was 18 years old I had a raging drug and alcohol addiction. I was deeply depressed and lost, and had no understanding that I had anything of value to offer the world. I didn’t relate to others around me and had a deep painful void in my soul that I was desperate to fill. A required art class changed all of that for me. The teacher told me that I was talented and not give up. It was the first time I loved what I was doing. It was uniquely mine and fed my soul. It was life changing.   After high school, I checked myself into drug treatment. I completed the program and moved to Minneapolis to enroll in a 4 year art college. I studied photography and it became a way for me to say visually what was so painful for me to say verbally. I received a BFA in photography. More importantly, I figured out that life was worth living, sober, and that I could express myself fully through my art.   Today I have 24 years of sobriety. I have a photography business that focuses on eCourses, Retreats and mentoring for women. We explore ways to live a more Soul*Full and deeply connected life.   A photograph of mine has been published on the cover of National Geographic Magazine and a portrait I created of don Miguel Ruiz was published on Oprah.com.   For more about Catherine, visit http://www.catherinejust.com/.

In this "Best of Radio Enso #2" retrospective, you'll hear some of my favorite nuggets of wisdom and inspiration from past guests, including:   -Jonathan Fields on Uncertainty, fear, and how those hold us back from doing the great things in life that we want to do.   -Jennifer Louden on Savoring & Serving, what that means, and the importance of self-care.   -Adam Baker of ManVsDebt on getting into debt, how that happens, and what to do then.   -Charlie Gilkey of Productive Flourishing on how to flourish and do great work, along with the importance of processes for creatives.   -Natalie Sisson of the Suitcase Entrepreneur on the benefits of travel, building income on your website, and women and online businesses.   -Mike Bruny on being an ambassador to the highest vision people have and how to "Run The Point" to take action with what you have.   -Drew Jacob the Rogue Priest on the Heroic Life and the importance of travel.

  Join me Monday, April 2nd at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern. My guest will be coach and instigator Sandi Amorim of Deva Coaching.   About Sandi: “Coaching since 2000, Asking questions since 1965. 1965 because I’m guessing that’s about the time I started to talk. I’ve been asking questions ever since. Imagine my surprise when I discovered a profession that was all about asking questions! I knew straight away that asking questions was my thing. I heard the message loud and clear.   But anyone can ask questions, right? The magic lies in asking the right questions at the right time. That is where I shine. And I know, without a doubt that’s why we’re all here. We are born to shine.   I also think it’s your dharma (duty) to crush anything that gets in the way of that. It is time. . .to give up your stories, reasons, and excuses.   It’s time to free you up from the fear of shining. Not someday.   Now.   Paulo Coelho said, ‎”Dreams cannot be tamed.” I agree and believe dreams are to be acted upon. I think you know that too. You are ready to live an unreasonable life. That’s why you’re here, checking me out.”   For more about Sandi, visit http://www.devacoaching.com/.

  Join me Monday, March 26th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern. My guest will be writer, entrepreneur, and Enthusiasm specialist Tara Gentile.   About Tara: "I'm Tara Gentile and I'm on a quest to redefine commerce as the creation and distribution of meaning, relationship, and experience. And I’m more-than-okay making money doing it. I am in business to change business.   Business should reflect what we value in life. What we treasure and hold most dear. I am challenging the assumptions we hold around work/life balance, the starving artist mythos, and true personal success to create a new paradigm for the 21st century & beyond.   We’re living & working in a new age. Fewer boundaries. More meaning. Unprecedented access.   • How do we use this extraordinary period of history to make the world and its economic engines what we want them to be?   • How do we determine our own wealth?   My work: I work with passion-driven entrepreneurs to actualize their ideas, visions, and dreams – turning them into dollars and cents. I bring creative planning to branding, product development, and marketing that incorporates both strategy and high-touch design. Through collaborative coaching, my clients and I work towards mutual success."   For more about Tara, visit http://www.taragentile.com/.

Join me Monday, March 19th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern. My guest will be artist and blogger Mars Dorian.   About Mars: "My name’s Mars Dorian, and I’m a visual storyteller & brand-luving blogger with a moon-melting passion for human potential and technology.   I help people stand out online and draw cartoons for individuals and brands that want to get talked about.   My goal is to spread excitement around the world by delivering unforgettable experiences.   Browse my lookbook and/or read my blog if you’re passionately interested in…   • living and working on your terms • creating a thriving and profitable audience for your site • building your own creative, global mini brand   I  write & draw FOR and ABOUT makers who’re creating cool stuff – create and conquer all the way."   For more about Mars, visit http://www.marsdorian.com/.

Join me Monday, March 12th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern. My guest will be writer and “professor of riskology” Tyler Tervooren.   About Tyler: "Hi there. I’m Tyler Tervooren, and I run a carefully orchestrated circus I like to call Advanced Riskology, or “AR” for short.   The purpose of the site is to help people lead more interesting lives by taking bigger risks, and I do that by chronicling my own adventures at home and across the globe, shining a spotlight on others who are blowing away the status-quo, and building a community of like-minded riskologists committed to doing things a little differently than conventional wisdom would advise.   I spend a lot of time talking about business, adventure, and self-development, but Advanced Riskology is for anyone with a hair-brained idea that can’t be denied.   Things are a little different here, but that’s the way we like it.   MY 1% CLUB   A big part of the site and the movement is my personal quest to join the “1% Club.” This is a list of things I plan to do that less than one percent of the world will ever attempt. Currently, there are 21 items on the list and they include things like: Raise $250,000 for charity; Climb the highest peak of each continent; Live homeless for a month; and Visit every state in the U.S."   For more about Tyler, visit http://advancedriskology.com/.

  Join me Monday, March 5th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern. My guest will be photographer, writer, and nomad Crystal Street.   About Crystal: "I'm Crystal, a storyteller, a nomad and an artist. My professional hats include documentary photographer, commercial multimedia producer and writer. This site is home to my observations and philosophical perspectives on society, travel and my embodiment of an unconventional lifestyle.   Several years ago, while embarking on a perpetual "Walkabout", I began this blog, also known as the Storytelling Traveler. The idea was planted from past blogs about trips to Palestine and India and the seedlings blossomed over a gorgeous latte in a tiny little Berkley coffeeshop. I knew the time had come to open my stories up to the world. So I did.   I will not be just a tourist in the world of images, just watching images passing by which I cannot live in, make love to, possess as permanent sources of joy and ecstasy. ~Anais Nin   This site is a glimpse into the world we live within, through the eyes of a documentarian, an avid social observer and sometimes anthropologist. My goal in showing you the world through my lens is to expose the underbelly of the society we live within- the divine and the devastating. For in order to truly understand what our blessings may be and how rich our lives truly are- we must walk throughout all the peaks and valleys of this world with our eyes wide open."   For more about Crystal, visit www.CrystalStreet.net.

  Join me Monday, February 27th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern. My guest will be Jacob Sokol of Sensophy, Wisdom for Extraordinary Living.   About Jacob: I used to work for an awesome IT company as a computer network consultant in Times Square NYC. I made a nice living enjoying all the cliché token things a “successful” 26 year old would want: A sweet ass apartment, a cool car, a fast motorcycle, a wardrobe that changed with the seasons, fancy dinners with friends, and some extra spending cash for Friday and Saturday nights.   What i didn’t have was an enthusiastic feeling when my day began. All the new techy toys in the world wouldn’t take away that feeling of “damn, i gotta’ go through this routine again today!”   Everything changed in 2009 when i took 5 weeks off from work to backpack throughout Europe, alone! I came back to New York City a changed man and slowly started to figure out how i would alter my life accordingly…   I’ve created Sensophy as a way to help you live an extraordinary life. A life that when you wake up in the morning, you’re like, helllll yeeeeeeah! It’s all about living a life of passion, purpose, progress and playfulness. If that interests you, you’re in the right place. If it doesn’t, this site is not for you.   For more about Jacob, visit: www.sensophy.com/.

  Join me Monday, February 20th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern. My guest will be writer, thinker, engineer, and nomad Raam Dev.   About Ram: Raam explores human nature, our growing planetary social responsibility, and our place in the cosmos. A practical dreamer and student of nature, he creates to share, explores to lead, and lives to learn.   "I grew up in a small rural town north of Boston. Before I was born, my parents adopted a combination of Buddhist and Hindu teachings and my childhood was very much oriented towards the ancient Indian culture. My name is of Indian origin but I’m not Indian.   I was home schooled and at the age of twelve my parents gave me the responsibility of teaching myself. Through my teens I taught myself computer science and software engineering and started my first business when I was sixteen. To this day I have not had any formal education.   In early 2010, I sold nearly all my possessions and left a decade-long career in the IT industry to pursue a childhood dream of traveling the world. I arrived in south India one month shy of my 28th birthday with $1,500 to my name and one bag on my back.   Instead of discovering myself, I discovered an entire planet that needed my help. I met so many people who desperately needed someone who cared, someone willing to do whatever it took to help them. I evolved and grew as human being.   For more about Ram, visit http://raamdev.com/.

  Join me Monday, February 13th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern. My guest will be writer and Holistic Health Counselor Meg Worden.   About Meg: Meg Worden is a mother, master of complications, and manifestor of abundance. She has been a newspaper columnist and placed first for Ascent Magazine’s text writing contest in 2008. Meg believes a sense of humor is far more important than a sense of direction and knows for a fact she can laugh wildly amidst severest woe. Currently Meg is living in Portland, OR where she stays up late at night working on her memoir project about the two years she spent in Federal Prison.   She adds, "I'm a Certified Holistic Health Coach, a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, and Registered with Yoga Alliance. I’ve also run cocktails up and down the beaches of Key West, tended bar, served fabulous food, cigars and spirits in fine dining restaurants, once I even managed a restaurant (albeit terribly).    I’ve been through a hurricane, been a hairdresser and a makeup artist and done editorial test shoots in NYC, I’ve driven a tractor, sold clothes and skin care and drugs and crocheted bookmarks, won a writing contest, washed cars, cooked, cleaned, catsat, begged, borrowed and, for awhile lived off of nothing but the coconuts I found on the ground while living in a Volkswagon Campervan. (1973, pop-top, fire engine red)."   For more about Meg, visit http://megworden.com/.

  Join me Monday, February 6th at 6 p.m. Pacific/9 Eastern. My guest will be blogger and world traveler Niall Doherty. About Niall: The first thing you should know is that I’m not an expert on anything. I don’t have all the answers. I’m often mistaken. I was born and raised near Waterford City in Ireland. I was extremely shy all the way into adulthood, but I was able to overcome that by taking a leap. In 2007, after a lot of effort, I landed an American work visa and went to live in New Orleans for three years. I picked that city because my favorite basketball team played there. I wanted nothing more than to watch and write about them, and I was able to live that dream.    I then became interested inpersonal development. I experimented with a vegetarian diet and ended up vegan. I joined Toastmasters and won a contest. I started my website. I realized that good enough wasn’t good enough so I quit my 9-to-5 job, left New Orleans and moved back to Ireland in December of 2010. On the last day of September, 2011, I embarked on around the world trip without flying, heading East from Ireland. I expect it will be 4 years or so before I return via the West. My aim is to get people thinking for themselves and following their dreams, rather than going with the flow and settling for the status quo. For more about Niall, visit http://www.ndoherty.com/.