Today, I speak with Selena Valentine, an hypnotist who assists more than 2,000 people each year (with the help of a team of fellow hypnotists) to feel better and improve their lives.

We cover:

- Selena's proudest moments helping clients reach their goals easily, quickly, and confidently

- Common misconceptions about hypnosis (no, it's not about making people bark like a dog or cluck like a chicken)

- How hypnosis can tap into your subconscious mind to unlock hidden memories and will power reserves that lead to permanent, positive change

- Why the subconscious programming your received as a child can have a dramatic impact on your belief system as an adult

- How you exist in a state of hypnosis more often that you think...when you watch movies, listen to stories, anytime something lowers the guard of your conscious mind

- The optimal time to engage in self-hypnosis

...and a bit more about how to program yourself to be able to earn more money (abundance is the key).

As always, please me know how well you liked this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

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We talk about:

- How Michael made over a million dollars, earned 2 degrees, AND got married all while he was in prison

- Michael's 3-pronged plan to educate himself, give back to society, and build a support network

- Why you don't need to shell out tons of money on high-end coaching programs or big-name gurus...

- How to commit to living a value-based, goal-oriented life

- The importance of building a strong support network

- How you can overcome any challenge in your life as long as you have a disciplined plan

- Michael's mindset approach to keep his spirits high, maintain his confidence, and hit the ground running

- Why we all can, and should, strive to pursue our passions and discover that piece in our lives that's going to make us happiest

...and a bit more about how to set clear goals based on our values and take incremental action steps towards what we want to achieve.

As always, please me know how well you liked this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

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Today's episode shares a tip that will hopefully help you feel more alive, especially if you've been feeling numb, disconnected, or overwhelmed.

I go over:

- Practical ways to achieve a greater sense of aliveness without turning it into a major life project

- How to make a list of action items that will bring back your zest for life

- Why a little creative thinking and some supplies lying around your house can bring you big results

...Plus, to help you get inspired, I share the items on my list that make me feel more alive.

As always, please me know how you enjoyed this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

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In today's episode, I speak with Denise Duffield Thomas, an expert on money mindset and breaking through your income ceiling.

We go over:

- How surrounding yourself with positive people and low money drama can impact your life for the better

- Why you need to know - without a shadow of a doubt - what it costs to run your business and your life

- How to find the right kinds of friends by setting the intention, knowing what you're looking for, and taking action

- Denise's 2-column tracking exercise to improve your money-handling skills and realize your abundance

- How the seemingly little things you do can dramatically alter other people's perceptions of you and the value that you bring

- The importance of assessing the symbolic reasons that explain why your income level is stuck (especially for women) and giving yourself permission to excel

...and a bit more about letting go of resentment so you can clear the channels in your life that are preventing you from increasing your income.

As always, please me know how you enjoyed this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

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Today, I speak with Dale Partridge, the creator of multiple multi-million dollar businesses including Sevenly, a clothing and design company that donates $7 of every purchase to charity.

In our conversation, we cover:

- How shifting his mindset from making lots of money to helping people lead Dale to creating $10 million in revenue, being featured on the covers of magazines, and traveling the world

- Dale's golden rule for layoffs and why it's crucial that we humanize the process

- The 4 eras most companies go through - including deception - and how to break the cycle so your company remains in the honest era for good

- Why more companies need to create a better version of capitalism that values people over profits (they'll end up making more money in the long-run)

- How to develop effective leadership skills and have the courage to champion the causes you believe in

- Dale's fear-fighting exercise...make a list of plan B options and build a safety net for yourself

...and a bit more about why, as consumers, we need to evaluate the integrity of the companies we support so we can shut down the deceitful ones and elevate the honest ones.

As always, please me know what you thought about this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)
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In today's episode I speak with the vibrant and enlightening Thais Guimaraes.

Our conversation covers:

- How to develop the courage to live according to your true calling

- Tips for striking a balance between your masculine and feminine attributes to prevent both burn-out and stall-out

- How to differentiate between fear and intuition so you can start taking massive action

- How to experience the full range of your emotions

- Why everyone can be a leader based on the actions you choose, the decisions you make, and the stories you share

As always, please me know how you enjoyed this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

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In our discussion, we go over:

- Why you need to be more strategic throughout the friend-making process and surround yourself with people who elevate and inspire you

- How to use 'hook points' to naturally steer a conversation towards exchanging contact information and precisely what to say

- Why leveraging activities you are already doing is the perfect invite strategy and how to create pressure-free group outings even if you're brand new to a location

- Paul's weekly habit for following up with people and what to do if they don't respond

- How showing a little vulnerability can go a long way towards establishing strong, long-term friendships

...and a bit more about achieving a balance between being proactive and having a good time; the process of making friends should be dynamic and fun!

As always, please me know what you thought about this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

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Welcome to part 1 of my conversation with Paul Sanders, which is all about how to start conversations, maintain them, and how to scale them into meaningful friendships.

We go over:

- The simplest way to start a conversation with a stranger no matter your situation or location

- How to take the theme of a networking event and turn it into a foolproof, easy ice breaker

- What to do to move forward from the initial meet-and-greet to discover common ground and build a friendship

- How to effectively manage your expectations at networking events and project a vibe of authenticity

- Paul's expert trick for getting people to feel an instant connection to you

- Why you don't need to be impressive or cool to have a great conversation (overcome the emotional hurdles that are holding you back!)

- How to use the 5% exercise to expand your comfort zone and make more connections

...plus an impromptu conversation between Paul and me showing you how to find common ground with the people you meet.

As always, please me know how you enjoyed this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

And stay tuned for part 2, which involves a more in depth look at developing the kinds of friendships you want.

Today, I speak with Adria DeCorte, a close friend whose business teachings revolve around making eating healthy doable.

In our conversation, we cover:

- Why what you eat impacts your body and how it can also affect your business

- The types of food to eat to supercharge creativity flow and make you feel more inspired

-What you need to fuel your body with to become more grounded, productive, and ready to hustle

- The easy tool Adria uses (instead of recipes) to simplify kitchen time and yield a variety of different tasty meal options

- How to use food remixes to reboot your leftovers and continuously bring fresh energy to your business

...and a bit more about Adria's top 3 action steps for anyone who wants to integrate a healthier lifestyle into their world without the fuss and inconvenience.

As always, please me know what you thought about this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

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In today's show, I talk with Jia Jiang of "100 Days Of Rejection" - an experiment he created where, for 100 days, he aimed to get rejected in all kinds of wacky ways.

We cover:

- How seeking rejection out can actually desensitize you to pain

- The process Jia went through, from scared and humiliated, to confident and holding his ground

- The 2 ingredients you need to turn a 'no' into a 'yes' (Hint: One's a key word and the other has to do with mindset)

- How rejection is less about you and more about the other person; it really isn't personal!

- Why you need to vacate your comfort zone and elevate to the 'possibility zone'

...and a bit more about Jia's proudest moments, including the time he met Bill Gates.

As always, please me know how you enjoyed this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

Today's show is sponsored by: http://www.PodcastProdigy.com