In this episode, we explore how meaningful work can thrive in today’s increasingly disconnected business environment—and how to navigate the tension between purpose and profit.
Jeb Banner, CEO of OpenDate, is a serial entrepreneur and founder who’s spent his career building purpose-driven organizations, from tech startups to creative agencies. After leading multiple companies and initiatives, he’s exploring what it means to create meaningful work in a world that often prioritizes profit over purpose.
Explore Jeb’s work: jebbanner.com
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Emily K. Thomas is the creator of the Go-Get-It Planner and founder of Anchor & Lead. She specializes in helping high-performing individuals and organizations close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. She has a background in neuroscience and leadership consulting and has guided leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals to achieve results in their personal and professional lives.
In this episode, learn about the importance of aligning your energy, using mindfulness to focus your goals and taking intentional action every day.
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Episode music: "In the Midst of the World” by Ave Air.
Amy Woodall is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast! Amy is a podcaster and keynote speaker through her program, Conscious Habit. With nearly two decades as a human behavior expert, mindfulness practitioner and high-performance coach, Amy guides individuals and teams through a journey of self-discovery and empowers them to live a life they truly love from the inside out.
In this episode, learn about the relationship between personal growth and professional goals and how to take charge of your consciousness to lead a happier, healthier and more enlightened life.
Explore Amy’s work: theconscioushabit.com
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Jadine Laniado is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Founder of “The Breathing Teacher,” Jadine is a social and emotional learning (SEL) and wellness coach with 10+ years of experience and a yoga instructor certified in trauma-informed yoga and prenatal yoga. She has received training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), mind-body medicine and applied educational neuroscience.
In this episode, learn about the grounding relationship yoga provides between your mind and body, Jadine’s one-of-a-kind definition of mindfulness and how sustainable self-care practices can be beneficial in your mindfulness journey.
Explore Jadine’s work: thebreathingteacher.com
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Dr. Gail Gazelle, MCC and MD is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. She is a globally recognized author and leader in physician burnout and coaching. A part-time assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, she is an International Coach Federation master certified coach for physicians and healthcare leaders.
Dr. Gazelle has authored several books, including Mindful MD: 6 Ways Mindfulness Restores Your Autonomy and Cures Healthcare Burnout (2023) and Everyday Resilience: A Practical Guide to Build Inner Strength and Weather Life's Challenges (2020). She combines cutting-edge research in neuroscience, emotional intelligence and mindfulness with evidence-based coaching approaches – providing the widest possible strategies to help clients advance their leadership and leave burnout behind.
In this episode, learn about the relationship between burnout and resilience, having a growth mindset and how coaching can help in your mindfulness journey.
Explore Gail’s work: gailgazelle.com
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Dr. Joshua Wellington is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Joshua is a pain medicine physician in Carmel, Ind., where he provides interventional pain care to improve the quality of his patients’ lives. He is a board-certified physical medicine & rehabilitation physician and graduated from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1999. He also completed a residency at Harvard Medical School.
In this episode, learn about the relationship between chronic pain and advanced pain therapies, how to start your day with a morning mindfulness routine, and meditation’s role in pain management.
Explore Joshua’s work: https://www.americanpainconsortium.com/find-a-provider/joshua-wellington-md/.
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Dr. Lori Desautels is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Lori is a professor of educational neuroscience at Butler University, where she teaches how adversity and trauma impact the developing brain and body. She is also a sought-after speaker and the author of several books, including Connections Over Compliance: Rewiring Our Perceptions of Discipline.
In this episode, learn about the importance of self-regulation, how to prepare for your day through focused attention practices and the nervous system's role in mindfulness.
Explore Lori's work: revelationsineducation.com
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Leslie Flowers is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Leslie is a National Board-Certified Health & Well-Being CoachMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher. In this episode, they talk about her path to mindfulness, how she's helped dental students with visualization and what mindfulness can do for you.
Learn more Leslie: leslieaflowers.com/aboutleslie
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Karen Mangia is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Karen is the author of "Success From Anywhere," "Success with Less: Releasing Obligations and Discovering Joy," "Listen UP! How to Tune In To Customers and Turn Down the Noise" and "Working From Home: Making the New Normal Work for You." Her newest book, Sundays with Salvatore is available now on Amazon. In this episode, about leadership, listening and how to empower teams and organizations so you can have successful conversations.
Learn more Karen and purchase her books: readsuccessfromanywhere.com/
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Emily Laugle is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Emily is the owner of Indy North Massage Therapy and is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. In this episode, she talks about her path to mindfulness, what a Health and Wellness coach can do for you, and the importance of listening to your body.
Learn more about her services at indynorthmassage.com
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Brent Anderson is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Brent is the founder of Breathewrite and is an independent consultant enhancing health outcomes. In this episode, he talks about his career, path to mindfulness and how he is helping transform health centers and hospitals with critical conversation
Learn more about Brent and his work at breathwrite.org.
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Kevin Bailey is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Kevin Bailey is the Co-Founder & CEO at Dreamfuel and is a mental performance coach for tech leaders. In this episode, he talks about his career, path to mindfulness and how he is helping entrepreneurs and tech leaders be more mindful and effective through breathing and visualization.
Check out Kevin's work at dreamfuel.com.
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Rob Dube is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Rob is a speaker, author, mindfulness expert, and co-founder of one of Forbes’ top 25 small companies. In this episode, he talks about his career, path to mindfulness and how he is helping entrepreneurs live mindful, impactful and fulfilling lives.
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Lora Henderson is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Lora is the owner of Beautiful Minds and has spent her entire career focusing on bettering her community in a mindful way. In this episode, she talks about mental health and how she teaches people that true beauty if found within themselves.
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Erin Slater is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Erin is a Certified Professional Coach with a Professional Certified Coach credential from the International Coach Federation. In this episode, she talks about looking for the year ahead and how to plan for success.
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Tom Sproles is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Tom is the owner of Sproles Family Funeral home and is a board member and former chairman of the Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service. In this episode, he talks about death, grief and how people struggled during the pandemic.
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Tom Sproles is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Tom is the owner of Sproles Family Funeral home and is a board member and former chairman of the Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service. In this episode, he talks about death, grief and how people struggled during the pandemic.
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Anna Heiny is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Anna is the Co-Founder and SVP of Operations at Dreamfuel and is a former collegiate and professional runner. In this episode, she talks about how top performers can use visualizing to succeed, why athletics and business go together and what's next for her running career.
Learn more about Dreamfuel: dreamfuel.com
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Brent Freeman is our guest on this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Brent is the President and Executive Director of Camptown. In this episode, he talks about his path to mindfulness, the importance of the outdoors and how teaching kids to understand their feelings can set up their lives for success.
Learn more about Camptown: camptown.org/
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Brandon Bryant is our guest on this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Brandon is an award-winning homebuilder with Red Tree Builders in Asheville, NC, and is the current president of the North Carolina Home Builders Association. In this episode, we talk about mental health, Brandon's path to mindfulness and how the building industry can grow mindfully.
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Learn more about how the National Association of Home Builders are trying to move the mental health conversation forward: nahb.org/advocacy/industry-issues/safety-and-health/mental-wellbeing
