Intentional Life with Tammy Helfrich

I am excited to introduce you to my friend, Brian Basilico. Brian is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker. He is incredibly helpful and inspiring. He help his clients understand their brand and increase their social media presence. His new book, It's Not About You, It's About Bacon is a "why-to" book on social networking. He talks about why relationships are golden for you and your business. In this episode, we talk about: How to become more memorable Understanding the concepts of know, like, and trust How your customers see you How important your personal brand is Focusing on your WHY instead of HOW The importance of networking What stuck out to you about this episode? You can find Brian on Twitter, Facebook, and his website. You can find the 100/0 Principle book here. I would be honored if you would leave an honest review on iTunes as well. You can do that quickly by clicking here.  

I absolutely loved interviewing Bob Goff for this episode. I had the privilege of meeting him in person last fall at the Story conference. He definitely makes you feel like you have known him all of your life in a short time. His book, Love Does, had an incredible impact on me. I bought more copies (and gave them away) than any other book in my life. He really captures his whimsy and energy in the book. On this episode, we talk about: If you just want facts, watch the Discovery channel Instead of thinking about what you are able to do, find out what you were MADE to do. Then go do a bunch of that! Bob's version of planning is whatever he can write on a barf bag Move towards people Don't expect other people to live exactly as you do Be more available to people You can find Bob here: Facebook Twitter I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode. I'd also be incredibly honored if you would leave an honest review on iTunes here. Thank you for those who have left reviews. I greatly appreciate it.   You can find me here: Twitter Facebook          

Andy Traub joins me on the podcast today. His story has inspired me, and I think it will encourage you too. He is a business owner, and recently had great success with his book, Early to Rise. He was able to get his family out of debt, and they recently had their Debt Free Scream on the Dave Ramsey show. He is a true example of working hard and making his dreams happen. On this episode, we talk about: Don't expect your original plan to stay the same The time it takes to become an expert is less than you think Try something. If it fails, then you'll know not to do it again If he can do it, you can too! Use the right tools, and try! There is power in engagement It can work, but you have to put yourself out there If you have something that can empower and help someone, do it You can sign up for the Early to Rise for Moms insider list here. You can also hear more about his upcoming self publishing system here, or follow him on Twitter here. I am so thankful for the honest iTunes reviews. If you haven't left one yet, please head over there and let me know how you feel about the show. I great appreciate it!      

  Stu McLaren joins me on the podcast today. Stu is the founder of Wishlist Member. He is incredibly inspiring, and so humble. His words are very encouraging, and I am excited to hear what you take away from this episode. On this episode we talk about: Focus on the ONE person you can impact There is a big ripple effect when in community Listen to your gut instinct Make something out of nothing Take a step in a direction Start with your interest, and explore it a little deeper There is a far greater risk in NOT doing anything than taking the first step Don't get discouraged. SOMEONE has a passion for what you do When I learn from others, it helps me get better When you have good people, do whatever you can to keep them You can check out his Fear post here. You can find Stu on his website or on Twitter. You can find the Wishlist Members he referenced here: Stronger Families GetMoreCorporateGigs HerbMentor ParentZilla There was so much wisdom in Stu's words. What stuck out to you?  

  I loved hosting John Crist on the podcast. He literally cracks me up! I love his story of doing the hard work, putting in countless hours, and constantly improving his craft. I met him at Start night in Nashville earlier this year, and he has inspired me with his work ethic and willingness to continually ask for feedback. John travels all over the country, and you can check out his tour schedule here. You will not regret catching one of his shows. In this episode, we talk about: Take a risk and do something now to help you step towards your dream We are our biggest obstacles Once you get constructive feedback from people you don't know, you will know you're on the right track If your purpose is bigger than anyone's hate for you, you're all set If John can still bomb jokes when he does this for a living, it should be encouraging to everyone It's about giving laughs, not getting laughs If you take yourself out of the equation and make it about others, you win When you do something terrible, follow it up with something that works The barriers to entry are ridiculously low. Start tonight! We are all in this together. Let's support each other! You can find John on his website here or on Twitter here. Check out this video. I'd be incredibly honored if you'd leave your honest review on iTunes. What stuck out from John's interview? Share in the comments.        

Darrell Vesterfelt joins me on the podcast today. Darrell and his wife Alli started Prodigal Magazine. They are incredibly inspirational in the way that they live their lives with intention and without fear. He believes we are all telling a story with our life, whether we mean to or not. He is the author of the book, Unblogger, which you can get for free when subscribing to his blog. It is his story of how he learned he was blogging for the wrong reasons. It is thoughtful and insightful. On this episode, we talk about: Writing won't make you a good character in your own story You need to be willing to engage in conflict We have one life to live Living in fear is already the worst case scenario We have a responsibility to live the life we were made to live If you aren't making mistakes, you're probably playing it too safe You can connect with him on his blog or on Twitter. You can also find out more about Thistle Farms here. We were all made to make a difference. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode.

I'm excited to welcome Jeff Goins to the podcast today. Jeff has been an inspiration to me, and helped me to call myself a writer. His new book, The In-Between is releasing today. I'm giving away two copies to listeners. To be entered to win, please leave a comment below. On this episode, we talk about: How fear prevents us from doing things we are called to do "Art is never finished. It's abandoned." Leonardo DaVinci We can't write for perfection. It doesn't exist. Tension is a good thing, but we can't let it beat us and keep us from creating. Look for sign posts along your journey. They are there! The world needs you to ACT on your dreams. What is enough for you? "How we spend our days is how we spend our lives." Annie Dillard Jeff's new book is titled The In-Between. Check it out! You can follow Jeff here. You can leave a review on iTunes here.   What stuck out to you in this episode? Share in the comments below.

Jen McDonough, aka The Iron Jen, joins me today on the podcast. Jen has an incredibly inspiring story. She is a full-time working mom to four awesome kids and a wife to one incredible husband. She went from being a couch potato to becoming an Ironman Triathlete. She and her husband have paid off over $182,000 worth of debt, and just had their Debt Free Scream on the Dave Ramsey Show. She has written three Amazon Top 100 books, and has achieved incredible successes in her life. But what she really wants to share with us is that if she can do it, YOU can do it to. On this episode, we talk about: You have a choice to become Bitter or Better Asking "What can I do?" instead of "I can't do that" Focusing on planning for their kids' future versus keeping them busy Getting off your butt and moving Not waiting for the perfect time. There isn't one! Surrounding yourself with greatness Jen's story inspires me. She is just like you or me, but she made a decision to become better. She has changed her life, and changed her family's future. Whether you are working towards paying off debt, or trying to get healthier, or just make change in your life, I think you will be incredibly inspired by Jen. You can find her on her blog at www.theironjen.com, where she writes about inspiring entrepreneurs and helping people live their passions. She also hosts a weekly radio show called the Iron Focus Academy, where she interviews platform building experts from around the country that are geared to help busy entrepreneurs grow their business. I'd love to hear what inspired you most about Jen's story. Share in the comments.    

I absolutely loved having Jon Acuff on the podcast. He has been a big influence on me over the last few years. He's helped me learn to dream again, and live differently. He also helped inspire this podcast with his encouraging words about making a difference right where you are. Jon is a NYT Best Selling author, a speaker, and an incredible motivator. I am thankful for him and his team at Dave Ramsey who help challenge us to live our best life. You can join Jon and hundreds of dreamers at his Start Conference in Nashville on September 13th and 14th. I have been to all three of his Quitter conferences, as well as START night earlier this year. They have all been amazing. One thing I love about his events is that Jon and his team take the feedback and improve the event each time.  I know they have an incredible schedule planned for this conference. You will not be disappointed! You can find out more here. If you're planning to be there, let me know. I would love to meet you. I'm excited to share our discussion with you. On this episode, we talk about: Learning to stop waiting for someday Not waiting until you think you're ready to start Purpose doesn't find you on your couch like a pizza delivered to your door Purpose is attracted to motion Find one small action, then get started The worse place to put your spouse is on the opposite end of your dream. Dreaming is a great team sport! If it's easy, you won't learn anything We ALL need community I'd love to hear how you are STARTting. Leave a comment below. I'd also be incredibly honored if you'd leave an honest review on iTunes.      

  Jeremy Statton joins me today on the podcast. He is a surgeon, husband, father of six (yes, you read that right!), writer, and an incredibly inspiring person. We talk about: Living with intention to live a better story "The point of life isn't to arrive at death safely." Christine Caine We all have challenges Real love is continuing to show up, even when it is not reciprocated We're all busy. It's about how we choose to spend our time Quitting stuff that doesn't matter, so you can do things that do matter Daily choices and the little things really matter The Stattons' next big adventure Do something you're scared of You can find Jeremy here: Twitter Blog   I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode. I'd also be incredibly honored if you'd leave your honest review on iTunes.        

I'm excited to have Andi Cumbo join me on the podcast today. Andi is a writer, teacher, editor and reader. She is following her dream and working on building her amazing farm, God's Whisper. You can get a copy of God's Whisper Manifesto here. In this episode, we talk about: The story of the creation of God's Whisper Farm Following your dream is not easy, but people will jump in to help when you ask Reevaluating our connection to money We lie to ourselves when we think we can't make a difference The only thing we have is now.   You can find Andi here: Twitter Blog I'd love to hear your thoughts.   You can also find me here: Twitter Facebook   I'd be incredibly honored if you would leave your honest review of the podcast on iTunes. You can do that here. Thanks!    

  I am so excited to introduce you to my friend and pastor, Scott Hodge. He and his wife Amanda have been huge influences on my life, and I am so thankful for them. Scott is an artist, pastor, activist and writer. He loves to travel, he loves art, and he is passionate about rehumanizing our world through creativity, sensitivity and imagination. In this episode, we will talk about: Waking up the inner artist in all of us Artistry as a way of life You cannot create without tension Ambiguity, and how it can help us grow Strategic readiness vs. strategic planning Learning to live in tension   You can find Scott here: Twitter Blog The Orchard Community The New Artists series - week 1 I'd love to hear your comments or thoughts about the episode.     You can connect with me on: Twitter - use the hashtag #rightwhereyouare to link to the podcast Facebook  

  Welcome to Episode 2 of Right Where You Are. I am continually inspired by my friend, Tom Reber. Tom is the CEO of Motor, a speaker, coach, and former U.S. Marine. He joins me on the show today, and I am confident his story will fill you with hope and excitement. On this episode, we will talk about: The Motor mindset. What is it? Starting with one The reoccurring themes in your life that you need to stop ignoring It's okay to not know where you are going at first We sabotage ourselves by holding back our passion for something. We're not supposed to be miserable! You can find Tom here: Website Twitter You can pick up his new book, Foundations: The Small Business Owner's Guide to Dominating the Competition & Building a Championship Business for free by subscribing to his blog. Not only will you get great, helpful emails, but you will also get a copy of the book by clicking here.   You can connect with me via: Twitter - You can link to the show by using the hashtag #rightwhereyouare Facebook   I would love to hear what you took away from this episode. Share in the comments below!      

  I am so excited to share the first episode of my brand new podcast, Right Where You Are. This has been something that I have been wanting to do, and has really pushed me completely out of my comfort zone. It has been so fun, though! In this first episode, I will share a little about me, as well as my vision for this podcast. I am excited to connect with you, and hear your feedback. I definitely want you to know that you can make a difference, right where you are!   You can connect with me via: Twitter Facebook Pinterest If you'd like to read Becoming a LifeChanger: Move Away from Ordinary, you can subscribe to my blog for a free copy, or you can also pick it up on Amazon for free this Tuesday through Friday.