Inspired by Purpose with Dr. Azi Jankovic

Welcome to the episode!

Our guest this week is Keren Leshem. She is the Chief Executive Officer at OCON Therapeutics, and a World Economic Forum 2022 Tech Pioneer.

We get into all things business and leadership, and Keren breaks down her formula for breaking through barriers as a woman in a predominately male dominated space.

We also get into Keren's passion for the work she's doing at Ocon Therapeutics, which is making progress and paving the way forward for Women's health, using innovative technology, which, as she explains, effects not just women, but all of us.

In this episode Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum shares how you can live a life exploding with purpose, joy, vitality, inner peace, vibrant relationships, and true freedom!  

He is the author of two books: The Four Elements of Inner Freedom, and The Four Elements of an Empowered Life.

To learn more about Rabbi Buxbaum and his books, visit his website:

Episode 90:

Attract Greater Abundance into Your Life and Business: Debbie Sassen, Money Mentor and Coach for Jewish Women in Conversation with your Host, Dr. Azi Jankovic.

June 21 GIVEAWAY:

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Attract Greater Abundance into Your Life and Business: Debbie Sassen, Money Mentor and Coach for Jewish Women in Conversation with Dr. Azi. Episode 89. Part One of Two with Debbie and Azi.

In this episode of Inspired by Purpose Podcast, Dr. Azi and Debbie dive into creating abundance in your business, as well as starting and growing a business with the greatest return on investment that supports work life harmony and your feeling inspired. Debbie Sassen is. a business and money coach for Jewish entrepreneurs, helping them create consistent 5k-20k months in group coaching and 1:1 programs.

Today's guests on the podcast are none other than Dr. Edith Eva Eger - "Dr. Edie" - and her grandson Jordan Engle.

Dr. Azi speaks with them about the courses that they've recently produced together: Unlocking Your Potential, and Forgiveness: A Gift You Give to Yourself.

They also speak about Dr. Eger's NYT bestselling books, "The Choice," and "The Gift," as well as her work as a pioneer in the field of trauma healing, and her personal experiences in the Holocaust as a prisoner of Auschwitz.

Dr. Eger shares the wisdom of her life and work, which is not to be missed by anyone.

As Oprah has said, "I will be forever changed by Dr. Eger's work," and here at Inspired by Purpose, we believe that Dr. Eger's work can inspire, impact, and help anyone and everyone to heal and unlock their potential.

Episode Highlights:

Intro 00-2:50

About Dr. Eger’s Life 3:00-11:30

About Jordan Engle 11:40 - 14:00

Interview with Dr. Eger and Jordan 14:00 - 1:08

1:08: Reflections on the Episode with your host Dr. Azi, how Dr. Eger’s work and most recently the courses have impacted her personally, and a special message for you on how to unlock your impact and live inspired by purpose.

Personal Takeaways from the Episode and Dr. Eger's work: On Leadership, Courage, Mental Health, and More - with your Host, Dr. Azi Jankovic

About our Guests:

"Dr. Edith Eger is a sought-after clinical psychologist and lecturer, helping individuals discard their limitations, discover their powers of self-renewal, and achieve things they previously thought unattainable. Using her own past as a Holocaust survivor and thriver as a powerful analogy, she inspires people to tap their full potential and shape their very best destinies. It's a message of healing and personal growth. A message of freedom from selfimposed limitations. A message of CHOICE to move from recovery to discovery and beyond."

Jordan Engle "Jordan Engle is a storyteller. His passion for finding powerful stories and helping to bring them to life is his soul's work. In his 20's as an actor and screenwriter Jordan spent 10 years in Los Angeles learning the craft of filmmaking and storytelling. From there his passion for still photography led him into a career taking portraits of actors and professionals. From being Google's preferred headshot photographer to creating portraits of Kevin Hart, Jordan's passion for photography has been a steady source of inspiration. In addition to photography, for the last 5 years Jordan has immersed himself into the Edie-verse as he calls it. As the grandson of Dr. Edith Eger, Jordan has used his storytelling and content creating to support Edie's rise to fame and success as a transformational figure and author. Together Jordan and Edie have recently created two breakthrough online courses, "Unlocking Your Potential" and "Forgiveness : A gift I give myself," both offered through Jordan's company, Soul Search. Next Jordan is co-authoring with Edie her third book, which will be focused on the young adult audience, where Edie takes readers through her youth, and tells her story of her holocaust survival in order to show young readers the lessons they can use in their own life. Jordan has also created the Edith Eger Foundation which will be helping to educate the youth about Edie's story and wisdom." 

Learn More about Dr. Edith Eva Eger

Looking for a dose of inspiration in life and business?

Ready to feel more on-purpose and intentional on your business journey?

Today's episode is all about building the life and business of your dreams.

We'll get into Dr. Azi's 'Flexible Startup Method,' and how you can implement that to create and grow your business successfully.

Dr. Azi breaks down how she implemented this process to build her first business in 2019, to launch new offers, and to set up her most recent business, Custom Created Clips.

You'll also hear about next week's guest, the one and only Dr. Edith Eva Eger. Her story is one for the ages. Have a listen to a bit about her story in this episode, and be sure to subscribe and tune in next week for the full interview. Dr. Eger is a 95 year old pioneer in the field of psychology, and a survivor of the Holocaust. She's also Dr. Azi's hero, and you'll learn why in this episode and next week's full interview.

Today's episode is sponsored by Custom Created Clips. If you're looking for the most efficient and effective way of communicating your message, showing up as the face of your brand, and looking and sounding confident and competent, CCC has got you covered.

Today's guest is Dr. Ellen Vora, and we're diving in to why mental health is actually so much more than mental, as well as how you can live and work with greater wellbeing.

Dr. Vora takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person and addressing the problem at the root, rather than reflexively prescribing medication to suppress symptoms.

She takes the whole person into consideration, focusing on everything from physical health, sleep, nutrition, digestion, thought patterns, relationships and community, to our connection with nature, creativity, and purpose.

Dr. Vora attended Columbia University for medical school and received her B.A. in English from Yale University. She’s a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist and yoga teacher. 

In this episode, How to Be A Giver without Burning Out with Dr. Azi Jankovic, you'll hear our favorite highlights from Adam Grant's book "Give and Take."

In Give and Take, Adam Grant outlines three personality types: Givers, Takers, and Matchers.

Interestingly, Givers make up both the MOST successful and the LEAST successful of all three personality types.

What's the difference between these two types of Givers?

In this episode, we'll take a look at exactly that + how you can implement a few specific strategies to make your biggest impact and be most generous in life and business without burning out.

The brain research on visualization is in- this powerful practice can alter physiology, and act as a mechanism through which we learn new skills.

In this quick insight from Dr. Azi's book, you'll hear the surprising and profound truth about visualization and strategies for how you can implement this practice to achieve your goals. 

This is Insight #45 from 'Beyond All Things: Fifty Insights to Awaken Joy, Purpose, and Spiritual Connection' by Dr. Azi Jankovic

Did you know that are more CEOs named John than there are female CEOs in the US today?

A shocking statistic, I know, and it is also quite sad in light of the fact that women can be some of the most impactful leaders and CEOs on the planet.

Today's episode dives into all of the reasons why women hesitate to lead - what they've been taught, the messages they may have absorbed, and why they don't feel motivated or comfortable stepping up and leading.

My guest, Beverly Becker Chimes began her career as a therapist and pivoted into coaching where she could focus on forward movement and guiding her clients to feel empowered and make their greatest impact.

How can we connect more deeply with the spiritual world within us and around us?

In this short insight, Dr. Azi explains how our conception of the Universe - or Divinity - may be limited through the lens of past experience - and how in practicing mindfulness and speaking from the heart, we can connect on deeper levels to the power within and around us.

You'll hear Insight #42, "Our Deepest Expression," excerpted from Dr. Azi's book, "Beyond All Things: 50 Insights to Awaken Joy, Purpose, and Spiritual Connection."

Insight #41 from 'Beyond All Things: Insights to Awaken Joy, Purpose, and Spiritual Connection' by Dr. Azi Jankovic

This insight is about cultivating faith and finding light even in darkness.

No matter what kind of business you're in, you're going to be doing sales in some capacity.

If you've ever struggled with sales, or if you're ready to take your selling to the next level, this is the episode for you.

As Yvonne explains in this episode, sales is all about relationships, and relationships are built on conversations.

She gives the analogy of dating - how do you begin a conversation with someone who you'd like to build a long-term relationship with?

So too in sales, we want to master the art of relationship building.

After having over 10,000 sales conversations herself, Yvonne developed a system for empowering her clients to uplevel in sales.

She shares the three biggest challenges she's seen when in comes to sales, as well as the strategic solutions to overcoming these very challenges. 

You can connect with Yvonne on IG here, and visit the link in her bio for your special sales resource:

You may be familiar with the term "Growth Mindset," but what does it really mean, and how can we implement this tool efficiently in order to see results?

In this episode, Dr. Azi breaks down the concept of Growth Mindset, a term originally coined by researcher and professor Dr. Carol Dweck.

Dweck's research has become acclaimed in education, psychology, and business around the world, and for good reason.

In this EP, you'll get the most distilled version of the concept as well as clear road map for how to implement this tool and uplevel in any area of your life.

Esther is a fitness expert. She owns a fitness coaching company empowering her clients to build unshakeable confidence. 

She has built a successful business working entirely online, with marketing strategies that anyone can implement without having to produce podcasts or spend time and money on content creation whatsoever. 

In this EP you’ll her her fitness strategies as well as the how-to’s she used for marketing and online business building.

Dr. Azi introduces the episode with a heart to heart - her journey around weight loss and fitness - her struggles, and her belief that nothing about the way that you look is worth holding you back from your life dreams and goals. 

Esther Avant: 

Esther has devoted two decades to learning everything she could about exercise, nutrition, psychology, and behaviour change. She’s condensed it into a simple framework to help her clients have the same success without having to do 20 years of research!

Connect with Esther:

Instagram: @esther.avant

Moshe Gersht is spiritual teacher, bestselling author, and TedX speaker.

In this episode, he shares the story of how he transitioned from rock star to spiritual seeker and then spiritual teacher.

He speaks about the specific practices that have guided him both in spirituality and in business, how he wrote not one but two books in a very short span of time, and exactly what he did to boost his book sales and become a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author.

Today we’re exploring the power of self compassion. 

Our mini-episode includes a short introduction to the concept + a self-compassion guided meditation with Dr. Azi.

Self compassion practices are based on a strong body of research. 

I have experienced the transformational power of self compassion in my own life and in the lives of the people that I serve.

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In this episode, Olympic Athelte, Bestselling Author, and Entrepreneur Alison Wheeler shares her high performance habits for fitness, life, and business. 

You’ll hear how she became an award winning athlete in several sports, how she built a 7 figure business, 

and how she closed that business due to burnout, and what she did to begin a new business and create work life balance.

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Connect with Alison and learn more about her book, her consulting and coaching business, and what she teaches:

Purim Episode

Universal Happiness Hacks and Insights for Life and Business Inspired by the Jewish Holiday of Purim!

In this special episode, Dr. Azi shares customs, practices, and mystical insights that we learn from the “Happiness Holiday” of Purim.

Lots of fun surprises in this episode about the power of giving, play, mysticism, and much more!

In celebration of our relaunch, we’ve got a GIVEAWAY happening!

Enter the giveaway to win:

1. A copy of Dr. Azi’s book, Beyond All Things
2. A 150$ gift card to Amazon
3. A “Purpose Package” of coaching with Dr. Azi valued at 1350$

In this episode, Azi shares openly about where she's been during the podcast's 18 month hiatus.

Personal note from Azi: Hi there, I'm so grateful that you're here. If you're interested in hearing what's happened over the past 18 months, or if you're interested to hear my personal takeaways on mental health and business after going through serious mental health challenges, this episode is for you. 

Disclaimer: Azi is not a medical doctor and nothing in this episode should be considered medical / mental health advice. If you are in need of medical / mental health care please seek out a qualified practitioner.

You'll hear about:

Challenges with mental health

Challenges with the mental health care system

How Azi has implemented strategies to overcome these challenges

What she's currently focused on

Where the podcast is heading

And much more!

Connect with Azi:

When Covid hit in 2020, Naomi Tate Maghen's business as a real estate agent took a hit, and so did her investments. 

To make matters more difficult, she was facing potentially life threatening health issues.

She wanted to make a change in her life, and so she decided to reconnect with a passion from earlier in her life.

Since then, Naomi reconnected with her passion for art, invested in building a business as an artist, and grew her business as well as a global audience of millions of viewers on Instagram.

Here’s whats in the episode:

00:00-2:20 Welcome

2:20-7:00 How Naomi Got Inspired by Purpose

7:00 How Naomi started building her biz

13:00 Building Naomi’s Instagram

16:30 Naomi’s advice on business building

To connect with Naomi and check out her work, list:

Welcome to Inspired by Purpose.

In this episode, you'll hear what this podcast is all about, who I am (your host, Dr. Azi Jankovic), your host, and why I'm relaunching Within Us as Inspired by Purpose.

You'll also hear some of the top highlights and takeaways on life and business from 74 episodes of The Within Us Podcast.

TIME LINE:

00:00-4:40 Welcome to the podcast & what to expect from our episodes

4:40 About Dr. Azi - your host

12:00 Top 5 Episodes of Within Us and actionable business and life takeaways from our guests

12:00 Rabbi Dr. Abraham J Twerski of Blessed Memory

14:30 The episode I almost didn't publish

17:00 Shelly Tygielski - Creator and CEO of Pandemic of Love | Leader in the Meditation and Self Care Movement | Author of Sit Down to Rise Up

21:00 Davidji - World Renowned Meditation Leader and Teacher 

23:00 Suneel Gupta - Author of Backable - Business Leader and Speaker - Teacher for American Express 

Host Contact Info

Suneel Gupta is a tech serial entrepreneur, business leader, and bestselling author of the book Backable. He's here with us today to talk about his own experiences with entrepreneurship and failures which he embraces as a necessary part of success. Sit back and tune in to this incredible episode to listen to his incredible journey on his past business ventures, life lessons, and many more. We delve in to the real life ups and downs - failures and successes - that come along with the entrepreneurial journey. Suneel has done research with some of the world's largest companies, and within his own life - in this episode he shares some of his greatest advice.

Enjoy the episode✨

Abundant blessings,
Azi

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Julie's been a singer/songwriter for 30 years, a performing musician for 25 years, and an artist coach for the last couple of years, helping all sorts of artists and creatives open up their creative channels. An amazing musician, coach, and creative, tune in to today's episode where she shares her top 4 tips to creating more in your life. 

Visit Julie's Website at:

Connect with Margo

On today's episode, we're discussing social media and how you can utilize this amazing tool to market your business. Kat Horsley is the CEO of Chai Digital, a full service social media marketing company based in Tel Aviv, Israel. She has a wealth of expertise, inspiration and knowledge in the field of social media and marketing with a fascinating story on how she got started.

We're going to get into all of that in today's episode, as well as specific strategies to help you move forward in your entrepreneurial journey through social media.

Enjoy the episode,

Azi

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We’re digging deep into neurology and learning some components of behavior change to help reduce how we respond to threat. Pain is just one output of our nervous system that’s under threat. However it’s very possible to train the nervous system to move out of certain threat responding behaviors with somatic processing.

Here's what we're talking about in today's episode:

• Elisabeth’s journey
• Using physical movement as a healing mechanism
• Cultivating interception
• How trauma can disassociate us from our bodies
• Applying neurology to our own experiences
• Moving out of survival mode and getting into performance mode
• Intuitive eating
• Moving with intention
• Nervous system outputs that are trying to keep us safe

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Elisabeth Kristof, founder of Brain-Based Wellness, a holistic practice that combines applied neuroscience with strategic 'drills' and workouts to achieve deep and lasting well-being through the integration of neural exercises that include vision and balance exercises.

Tune in to today’s highly intriguing episode with Elisabeth as she shares her story on how she got started and her expertise on how we can teach our bodies to work together with the brain so that we can achieve optimal performance in whatever we do.

We’re talking SALES✨Even in today’s modern world, sales is still the most important factor in any business venture. The main question is, how can we approach it in a way that doesn’t make us too...sleazy? Traditional sales tactics are outdated, but we’re not sure which other methods will truly work.

If you’re a business owner and you’re scratching your head to find impactful and genuine sales strategies, this might just be the episode you’re looking for. We’re talking about ways to build a strong foundation of trust and loyalty with your customers so that your business can thrive and prosper.

Episode Highlights:

• Selling from the heart
• Growing your impact
• How to sell in any discipline
• Why people are wary of sales
• Traits and practices that make an amazing salesperson
• The importance of empathy
• Combining mindset with strategy
• Getting rid of insecurity with your prices
• Goals vs promises

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Annie P. Ruggles, founder of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy. Annie has harnessed her disdain for tacky, over-competitive, and sleazy sales tactics to help people find better ways to grow their businesses. She’s now guiding hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and more lucrative transactions.

Tune in to today’s HILARIOUS episode with Annie as she gives us some amazing advice and sales strategies that will not only help you serve bigger but also create impact while staying authentic.

Networking is everything when you’re an entrepreneur. Not only does it help you form new relationships and connections, but it can also open doors and opportunities that can take your professional career to some amazing places.

LinkedIn gives users a focused space for professionals and entrepreneurs to connect with one another, becoming a valuable resource for those in the business world. It’s a platform that unites people from different backgrounds and professions no matter where you are in the world.

Episode Highlights:

• What kind of people can benefit from LinkedIn
• Who are the strategic people on LinkedIn
• Optimizing your profile
• Using keyword strategies to target your ideal client or audience
• What to do after optimizing your profile
• Mistakes people make when searching on LinkedIn
• Personalizing your LinkedIn profile to grow your network
• Steps to take after sending or receiving an invitation to connect
• Engaging with others on LinkedIn
• Targeting your ideal audience for advertisements

If you’re an entrepreneur who’s been struggling to network, especially during this pandemic era, fear not! In this episode, we’re sitting down with Daniella Frost, our guest expert on LinkedIn and learning all about how to successfully leverage this powerful platform.

Whether you’re just starting out and looking to see what other professionals in your space are doing or you’re looking to network with a goal in mind, today’s episode is going to give you tons of valuable information as Daniella shares some amazing tips on utilizing LinkedIn to your benefit.

Today's episode was recorded on March 17th, 2020 from the Jerusalem living room of Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, MD, of Blessed Memory, and is being aired for the first time, in its entirety, on the show.

Rabbi Twerski was born in 1930 and left this world on January 31, 2021. He was a spiritual luminary, psychiatrist, and healer of the mind, body, and soul. He served as director of the department of psychiatry at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

He lectured extensively around the world on topics such as stress, self-esteem, and spirituality, and as a spokesperson for recovery - inspiring and healing and well-being for those in need.

He authored over 90 books. He traces his ancestry back to the Baal Shem Tov, a spiritual master of Judaism who founder of the Chassidic movement. 

The advice that he shares in this episode can help us through the most difficult of times - you'll hear him speak about his life story, and share wisdom that applies to all of life - relationships, business, wellbeing, and ultimately, the Spiritual Work of all humans. 

After experiencing the loss of a dear friend and spiritual awakening, Ayelet found herself in the self-help corner of Barnes & Noble. And from that moment began her journey of healing, self-discovery, and living an authentic life filled with purpose.

Join me in this episode as manifestation expert, Ayelet Polonsky talks about how we can manifest the reality that we want!

Due to her past experiences of trauma and pain, Ayelet is determined and commited to other live the life they envisioned for themselves! She will talk about the importance of building a connection with your higher power in order to access your co-creative superpower.

Miracles are waiting to happen in your life if you learn and know how to unlock them!

Listen to this episode as Ayelet shares some of the tools and methods she’s using so you can transform your relationships and life!

When one is in their creative flow, they see and experience things differently. What commonly feels mundane to others, they’re seeing something uncommon, something magical in it. We can all be creative if we desire to be. 

If you cultivate your creativity, you're opening yourself to endless doors of possibilities and opportunities!  Maybe you want to be creative or unleash your creativity but somehow you feel like you’re facing a wall - or creative’s block.

Are you struggling creatively? Fear not, in this episode, we’re going to tap into your creative flow!

Today's episode is all about increasing your creative capacity! And who better to talk about it that than with singer-songwriter, producer, musician, author, and joy coach Sam Glaser!

Sam is named one of the top ten Jewish performers in the US by Moment magazine. His soulful music has become part of the fabric of Jewish life in communities worldwide. He has been a friend of the family now for many years, and his soulful music has become part of the fabric of Jewish life in communities worldwide!

Whether you consider yourself a creative or joyful person, today’s episode is going to reconnect you with your creative side, as Sam shares the joy of the creative process and how to get past those blocks, enjoy!

Podcasting is now a popular way to spread your message and reach a newer audience. It’s an influential and growing medium with incredible potential to reach a growing listener base. With many of us who are online and connected, it’s here to stay; And industry experts and entrepreneurs are jumping on the wagon!

If you want to build more brand awareness for your business and you enjoy listening to podcast, or maybe you want to be booked as an expert in your field or have a wonderful message to share, then today’s episode is going to help you understand what podcasting booking services is all about and why you show consider it!

Our guest in this episode is Margy Feldhuhn, the co-owner of the leading guest booking agency for podcasters and guest experts, Interview Connections!

Margy’s incredible work started when she joined Interview Connections in 2016 as a contractor, becoming the first employee in 2017 and acquiring 50% equity in the business by 2018. She helped lead the business to its first 7 figure year without any direct marketing or advertising!

Build credibility and learn how to leverage the power of podcast interviews as Margy shares how she got into the field of podcasting, her work, how Interview Connections works, as well as her struggles and how she overcame them to get to where she is now!

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Enjoy the episode,

Azi
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Episode Highlights:

How Margy got into the field of podcasting

Why it’s not always a perfect journey to success

Transitioning from employee to co running a company

What is the purpose of podcast guesting?

Why you need to be consistent with your chosen strategy

The magic of podcasting

Money is energy

How you can grow your impact every single day

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When people know they are valued and cared for, they go the extra mile. Without enthusiastic and dedicated people, your business goals will remain unachievable.

Our guest for today understands the value of putting your people first. In this episode, I’m so excited to share with you my conversation with Kerry the COO of MKG Marketing!

Kerry, who used to work in a crazy culture where she’s burnt out and felt replaceable, realized that the place she was in was not the life she wanted. She believes that people are first and that your expertise matters.

Join me in this purpose and value-driven conversation as Kerry shares her expertise on how she crafted her company around the values that she believes in most! She also talks about why you should put your people first!

We all start somewhere. In the case of our guest today, Jyotsna Ramachandran, it was self-publishing a book written by ghostwriters. Determined to find another source of income, she opted to be independent from publishing houses-- which would eventually become the catalyst for starting her own full blown business.

From employee to employer, Jyotsna joins us today to talk about her journey in entrepreneurship-- how she built a business from her relevant network and created a streamline way for authors around the world to self-publish.

Kicking bad habits is never easy-- Laurie Lewis knows exactly this feeling from when she kicked sugar almost 20 years ago. Growing up, Laurie maintained a very midwestern American diet, totally opposite to her new palette for bitter greens.

With her life now as an intermittent fasting coach, she’s always been a big advocate for the diet since it helped her through her own time with menopause. Since then, she’s been spreading the word to help women going through the same thing, hopefully providing the solution for them to overcome the weight, emotional, and mental issues that come with this giant hormonal shift in our bodies.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a podcast host, publicity is something you’ll always need to increase your sales or engagement. From the age-old Press Release to our current digital marketing advertisements, there are still some core strategies that never change with the industry-- and that’s targeting the right audience.

In this episode, we have Heather Dean, a former premier entertainment journalist that has worked for the Associated Press, MTV, and E! Entertainment, to talk about how publicity has changed and ways we can improve our visibility to these mentioned target audiences.

We go in depth on how to get to decision makers, making your content relevant, and increasing your chances of being accepted to be promoted. If your business is just starting out or you’re at the point where it's time to finally get out there-- this is just the right episode for you.

Standing and speaking at a TED talk stage has now become the gold standard for public speaking. The benefits of speaking for TED events opens a lot of opportunities. As a result, the path to becoming a sought-after speaker and delivering a speech that is worth your audience’s time can be a challenge, however, it is doable!

Do you have “Ideas Worth Spreading”?

If yes, then this episode is for you!

Present your ideas with confidence today as Communications Expert, Linda Lovitch join us in this episode to share pro tips on how to write and deliver a TED talk presentation smoothly!

Linda is a media and communications consultant in Israel, working with government spokespersons, ambassadors, high tech executives, start-ups, universities, and non-profits. She trains people to present to live and remote audiences, interview in the press, communicate inter-culturally and create powerful messages delivered with confidence.

If you’re having trouble on how to best convey your message, or you want to feel more comfortable and confident speaking in front of a camera or an audience, I invite you to listen to this episode as Linda shares valuable tips on how to slay that TED talk!

Episode Highlights:

• How to write and deliver a TED talk
  
• What differentiates a TED talk from other talks?
  
• Why Linda is passionate about training TED speakers?
  
• How can aspiring TED speakers convey their ideas in a TED-talk style?
  
• Tips on where to start with submitting those key pieces to show that you can do it if you don’t have speaking experience
  
• Public speaking is a skill
  
• Linda talks about the process of helping your listeners process the information you’re sharing
  
• How to know what message you want your audience to take away with
  
• The importance of purpose-driven storytelling in your presentation
  
• The 3 elements of great communication
  

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Shira Lankin Sheps, the creator and CEO of the Layers Project speaks with us about the power of personal story telling to connect your audience with you and your brand.

In this episode, she talks about her journey in creating and producing her magazine in which she has written the personal stories of hundreds of women and addressed topics previously unaddressed in her community.

She explains that while it's crucial to be your authentic self, not everything is fit for sharing.

Learn what to share and how to share it for maximum impact.

When COVID hit this past Spring, my dormant anxiety and insomnia woke up - full force. After a few nights of medication-induced deep sleep and days filled with unwanted withdrawal symptoms, I began to wonder if there was a better way.

What I discovered is a complete and total miracle. I would call it a drug, but as today's guest - Dr. Alan Flashman, MD, (Pediatrician and Psychiatrist) explains, it isn't actually a 'drug' at all.

Cannabis. Something that I never would have considered in a responsible treatment protocol has become a staple in my daily self care routine, and I've never felt mentally, emotionally, or physically better in my life.

As Dr. Flashman explains, I am not alone. Cannabis is being used in the successful treatment of PTSD, with anxiety symptoms, for Autism-associated behaviours in children, and other critical capacities. 

He shares an overview of Cannabis from a scientific perspective, why it has been illegal and controversial for so long, and what a responsible and compassionate treatment plan can look like that includes Cannabis.  

In this episode, you'll learn how to improve your memory, focus, and productivity with fun and practical tips and tools from Rena Yudkowsky of Memory Matters. 

Rena has been a geriatric social worker for two decades, specialising in improving the lives and memories of older adults.

Rena and host Azi speak about strategies to live more productive lives, and Rena shares the truth about multi-tasking. 

In this episode, you’ll learn key takeaways from the latest research on stress reduction.

What is the difference between positive and helpful stress versus detrimental and negative stress?

What are the mindsets that support and assist wellness, happiness, and longevity?

Nomi Levy, today’s guest, speaks about the shifts that you can make right now - no matter what is going on around you - to implement the research, live healthier, happier, longer, and more productively.

In this episode, Elisheva Hudson speaks about the power of story telling, and how you can share your story with the world in a way that resonates.

Elisheva studied filmmaking in university, and over the past several years, has found a way to utilize her creative passions and abilities to tell the stories of other creative entrepreneurs. She shares about the value of story telling, and how one of the best things that a brand can do to connect with its audience is to TELL THE STORY of the people behind the brand.

You'll also hear about Elisheva's journey into entrepreneurship, as well as how I (Azi) first met Elisheva. Elisheva took part in my 12-Week program early on in 2020. Since then, she has continued to grow and evolve her business, as well as collaborate in many creative ways with other women in the program.

This is a fun one! 

You're going to hear a miracle story from 2003 where Azi and Devorah's paths first crossed. 

You'll hear Devorah's story of how witnessing the tragedy of September 11, 2001 in Manhattan inspired a spiritual transformation and a trek around the world. 

Devorah speaks about her business coaching and consulting for individuals and causes, as well as her recent transformation at work that resulted over the course of her masterminding journey in Azi's 12-week program.

We hear the word ‘insight’ in the world of meditation, mindfulness, personal growth, and spirituality. But, what is it, and how can we utilize its power in our lives?

There are deep explanations in Kabbalah of what ‘insight’ is, how we access it, and what it can help us with, and that’s what today’s convo is all about.

Here’s a rundown of the Episode:

In the first eleven minutes, you’ll hear the inspiration for this episode, and a brief overview of what we’re delving in to. You’ll hear about the new addition to Azi’s family (surprise!) AND a bit about her new masterminding program for women. (Female entrepreneurs or up-and-coming entrepreneurs - this is for YOU!)

Next, you’ll meet “The Millennial Rabbi,” aka Rabbi Daniel Bortz, who shares a unique perspective on what insight is, and how we can experience a flash of understanding as well as how we can incorporate it into our lives to live inspired.

Interestingly, the Torah teaches that women were the last living being created - according to the creation story. As such, women are literally the ‘crown of the creation,’ and it is taught that women have an extra measure of Insight.

Millennial Rabbi shares his personal spiritual awakening story, and we delve into several other avenues of how to access insight and spiritual connectedness in all that we do.

This week on the show, Azi is joined by Lori Palatnik, the founding director of Momentum- an organization that works to strengthen Jewish identity and connection to Israel. 

To date, Momentum has brought over 20,000 participants to Israel to connect with spirituality and their Torah heritage. The Momentum organization is now in partnership with the government of Israel. 

Ask yourself: what do you want your picture of health to look like?

With all that's happening in the world around us, its easy to let self-care practices fall by the wayside.

In this episode with board certified Integrative Health Coach Nomi Levy, you'll learn why self care is the foundation of establishing and maintaining lifelong health. 

Nomi explains the importance of being an active partner in your healing process - whether you're looking to get in shape or upgrade your overall health, your success will be based on how actively involved and 'on board' you are with the plan. 

She explains that a diet is comprised of more than food - what we eat and our daily habits for mind and spirit are all inter-related components in our long term health and wellness.

She advocates for making food choices that will feed the brain and body, and that are also delicious and enjoyable to eat.

You'll hear about:

- how to enjoy meal times by focusing on more than just the food you'r eating

- how to get creative and be flexible with food choices while you're trying to adhere to your health plans

 -how the act of re-engaging with that plan over time will create consistency and the results that you're seeking - for life. 

-the importance of lowering stress in regulating the body's natural ability to function and the brain's ability to be calm and creative

And you'll also hear Azi's 'wellness journey' story of implementing some of the mindset shifts that she learned from Nomi over the past two years, as well as how making some basic and very enjoyable upgrades with food have been beneficial for her mind, body, and spirit.