On episode 182 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Michael O'Malley (www.nothingperfume.com; IG: @nothingperfume) the founder of La Parfumerie in Winnipeg, Manitoba where since 1993, he's specialized in the custom blending of natural perfumes. Using only the highest quality perfume and essential oils, he's created personal scents for thousands of Winnipeggers and visitors from around the world. His line of perfumes, known as Nothing Perfume, has expanded to include 28 perfumes available in hand crafted pendants, bottle, candles, and body mists, that are sold in over 400 stores throughout North America & Europe.
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
- what inspired him to start La Parfumerie
- being an educator
- strategies for dealing with transition
- having no doubts
- a discussion about fear and failures
- scents and perfumes
- the power of one's breath
- the difference between the products he creates and mass market commercial products
- feedback from customers
- how supporting spiritual evolution is a sacrament
- his spiritual journey
- the commonality amongst his customers
- importance of communication
- what he's learnt about death
- why the name “Nothing Perfume”
- processing grief
- key teachers, mentors and allies that have influence him
- how to be best of service to others
- what is Love
- the absolute and infinite
- his advice for people stuck at the crossroad of should and must
- greatest life lesson learnt on his path thus far
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!
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On episode 181 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Nicole Haverda (www.havshavshavs.com; IG: @havshavshavs, @havsnrgy) an experienced performing artist known as HAVS, who’s also a Yoga teacher, sound healer and a Usui Holy Fire III Reiki Master. The founder of HAVSnrgy, she combines embodiment practices such as Yoga, sound healing, reiki, meditation, and energy psychology to help individuals regulate their nervous systems and elevate their lives. Her latest EP Art of Floating is available for streaming everywhere.
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
- what she loves about her present world
- her overarching mission
- growing up around music
- why she began practicing Yoga
- the evolution of her Yoga practice
- becoming a Yoga teacher
- her musical journey
- not taking things so seriously
- enjoying what is
- notable people who’ve left a positive impact on her
- being of service
- the foundations of her self-care
- wins she’s most proud of
- what “winning” means to her
- what she’s currently unlearning
- dealing with misalignment
- getting clear with one’s life vision
- what she’s learnt about ego
- the power of the nervous system
- hardest thing she’s had to do
- what is reiki
- her advice for people stuck at the crossroads of should and must
- devotion vs. commitment
- her greatest life lesson learnt thus far
- what gives her faith
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!
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On episode 180 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews John Wolf (www.coachjohnwolf.com; IG: @coachjohnwolf) former Chief Fitness Officer of Onnit, where for almost a decade he designed the Onnit Certification System and taught it to thousands of coaches, opened the world-class Onnit Gym in Austin, produced and coached the Onnit 6 digital home fitness programs, and led the 20,000+ member Onnit Tribe Community. He’s onto the next chapter of his journey and has recently created The Wolf Pack Collective that includes a free community, a soon-to-be launched mobile app and 1-on-1 coaching programs.
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
- what he’s been doing since our last podcast together almost 5 years ago
- leaving Onnit and what’s next
- rebuilding one’s identity
- finding purpose
- creating the Wolf Pack Collective
- the power of community
- building relationship in person versus online
- the importance of humility
- learning from life’s challenges and setbacks
- how we often need to experience similar failures more than once in order to get at the root of our problem
- healing our wounds
- what he learnt from the unexpected death of his brother
- remembering the power of choice
- making good decisions
- finding support in community and others whom you align with
- his advice for someone stuck at the crossroads of should and must
- finding clarity regarding one’s purpose
- what has been the greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus far
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!
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On episode 179 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Niki Trosky (www.nikitrosky.com; IG: @nikitrosky) a mother, mentor, Yoga teacher, sound healer, curiosity junky, shit disturber and author. Her debut memoir LOVE LIFE, a story of self exploration through sacred teachings, solitude and sex is available on Amazon now.
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
- what she loves about her personal world right now
- leaving Winnipeg 7 years ago to go live in Careyes, Mexico
- what she’s learnt about fear
- being courageous
- having Faith
- listen to one’s intuition
- death of her mentor, separation from her partner, and other challenges overcome
- the importance of her morning ritual
- what she’s learnt about resistance
- freedom, being free
- dealing with grief
- feeding creation
- from an era of forgetting to an era of remembering
- how to express our individual separateness, sovereignty and free will
- her son Fox
- what she’s learnt about love
- greatest life lesson learnt on the her path thus far
- her advice to someone stuck at crossroads of should and must
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!
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On episode 178 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Andrew Misle (www.andrewmisleyoga.com; IG: @andrew_misle) an international renowned Yoga teacher, filmmaker, father, motorcyclist and world traveler.
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
- what he loves about his world right now
- his personal mission that guides him
- what Faith means to him
- his origin story to Yoga
- how his practice has evolved
- growing up without a father
- becoming a parent
- what lessons he wants to teach his kids
- how he met his partner
- impactful mentors that helped him along his journey
- what winning means to him
- pilgrimage
- ayahuasca ceremonies he attended
- breath-work and pranayama
- Yoga philosophy
- what he’s currently studying
- working in the film industry
- his relationship with fear
- advice for someone stuck at the crossroads of should and must
- what he’s learnt from his challenges
- greatest life lesson learnt on his path thus far
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!
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On episode 177 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews J. Brown (www.jbrownyoga.com; IG: @jbrownyoga) On today’s episode, I interview an internationally renowned Yoga teacher and writer leading the way in the slow Yoga revolution, advocating for more intimate, breath-centered, therapeutic Yoga practices seeking to change the dialogue and direction of Yoga practice in the West. He’s also the host of the J. Brown Yoga Talks podcast, which he’s been hosting for the past near decade and has recorded almost 500 episodes. In Fall 2024, he opened the Birdhouse Yoga Centre in Easton, Pennsylvania.
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
- what he loves about his personal world
- his personal mission that guides him
- what God means to him
- his current understanding of Jesus’ truth
- why he feels there is so much resistance to Jesus and God in the Yoga world
- what he’s seen happening to Yoga
- living in a time of attention economy where Yoga is almost an intervention
- steering your ship
- the influence of AI and social media on everyone
- his understanding of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
- how the attitudes of sutra 1.33 are a lifelong practice
- sutras 2.46, 2.47, and 2.48 which explore the concept of asana and its role in Yoga practice
- the next generation of Yoga teachers
- his personal Yoga practice
- sacred texts that have helped him on his journey
- his ongoing education
- the common thread amongst all his guests on his J. Brown Yoga Talks podcast
- his greatest life lesson learnt until now
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!
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On episode 176 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Michelle Thielen (www.michellethielen.com; IG: @michelle.thielen) a keynote speaker, yoga therapist, author of Stretching Your Faith and Exit Wilderness, and founder of YogaFaith (www.yogafaith.org; IG: @yogafaith), as well as the Christian Yoga Association (www.christianyogaassociation.org; IG: @christianyogaassociation). She’s been teaching somatic movement through dance and yoga for over 25 years and passionate about helping the world live a life of purpose.
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
- what she loves about her world right now
- getting lost and then re-finding herself
- Jesus, King of Kings
- how Faith helped her climb out of depression and a suicide attempt
- for advice for someone struggling with their mental health
- staying connected to your support systems
- how to help loved ones struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts and/or mental health struggles
- what she’s learnt about grief
- founding YogaFaith
- the origin story of her Yoga journey
- what is her mission
- why some Christians belief Yoga is satanic and her counter-argument to this falsity
- discussion about Yoga philosophy
- meditation
- how we’re all seeking the same thing
- finding one’s bliss
- what helps her push past fear
- why she feels Yoga is a tool to that can benefit all human beings
- parallel between the 10 commandments and eight limbs of yoga
- notable mentors and helpers that have helped her on her path
- bringing Yoga to Christians
- her greatest life lesson learnt on her path thus far
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!
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On episode 175 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Valery Petrich (IG: @valery.petrich) a mentor, businesswoman and senior Yoga teacher who’s been teaching Yoga since 1980, after taking her first yoga class in 1975. She is the also founder of the Yoga Studio of Calgary (www.theyogastudiocalgary.com; IG: @theyogastudiocalgary) and The Yoga Studio College of Canada (www.yogastudiocollege.com; IG: @yogastudiocollegeofcanada) through which she’s trained over 1000 Yoga teachers who are spread out all over Canada teaching successfully and adding to the quality of people's lives. Her book ‘OM Canada: An Intimate Glimpse at Yoga’s Firsts’ is a celebration of Yoga's history in Canada and available everywhere books are sold.
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
- what she loves about her personal world right now
- why Yoga works
- the future of Yoga
- the origins of her Yoga journey
- learning from B.K.S. Iyengar
- perseverance
- teachers who’ve positively influenced her
- her book ‘Om Canada: An Intimate Glimpse at Yoga's Firsts’ and what inspired her to write it
- the commonality amongst the 60 people she profiled in her book
- advice for someone stuck at the crossroads of should and must
- Ishvara Pranidhana
- what she’s learnt about God
- how she’d explain Yoga to someone who doesn’t know anything about Yoga
- from her experience, what makes a good student
- as a teacher, how to ensure students keep coming to your class
- creating community
- her ideal vision for Yoga in Canada
- explaining samadhi
- what she’s learnt about love
- the importance of service
- the foundations of her self-care
- how her Yoga practice looks like today
- keys to her longevity in Yoga
- what’s most true for her
- journaling and writing
- her vision to make a documentary about early Yoga in Canada
- greatest life lesson she’s learnt on her path thus far
- teachings she’d most recommend
- what do we do with the darkness that creates instability in our world
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!
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On episode 174 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Helen Maupin (www.righttojoy.com) a transformational coach, author, speaker, organization design consultant and Yoga teacher.
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
- the origins of her Yoga journey
- why Yoga works
- self-realization
- how her Yoga practice has evolved over the past 26 years
- meditation & breath-work
- the evolution of her Faith
- explaining the energetic body
- global fear
- the yamas and niyamas
- re-finding the sense of adventure we had as children
- advice for someone stuck at the crossroads of should and must
- letting go and trusting the process
- impulsivity
- what she’s learnt about intuition
- creating a 32-week transformational writing program
- her spiritual practice
- distinguishing between Truth versus truth programmed in you
- an acknowledgment of some of her mentors and what she’e learnt from them
- asking oneself what brings you joy
- becoming an explorer
- basing decisions on what you value
- the goal of her Yoga teaching
- her mission with her books
- discussing Yoga philosophy
- how we find and cultivate community
- her greatest life lesson learnt on her path thus far
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!
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On episode 173 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Barbara Courtille
(www.barbaracourtille.com; IG: @barbara_courtille_yoga) a Yoga Educator, Writer, Artist and author of the books "Philosophy on the Mat," and "Buddhism for Yogis". Since her yoga journey began in the late 1980s, she’s been a Yoga teacher and Yoga trainer, and mentor to many. She supports Yoga teachers through her weekly Yoga Teachers Blog and continues to deepen her spiritual connection through her art, study and practice.
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
- what she loves about her personal world
- cultivating freedom
- sound healing and Shervin Boloorian
- her personal mission that guides her in all that she does
- early spiritual inquisitiveness and self-inquiry
- art being her favorite thing
- tantric Yoga
- the origin story of her Yoga journey
- becoming a Yoga teacher
- incorporating the yamas and niyamas in her daily life
- the importance of meditation
- Ishvara Pranidhana
- the five koshas (or sheaths), energetic layers that veil the true Self
- heeding the inner call to step outside one’s comfort zone
- becoming an author
- following our bliss
- understanding the subtle body
- her favourite pranayama breath techniques
- overcoming fear
- buddhism
- how buddhism philosophy can benefit yogis
- future books she plans on writing
- being of service
- an acknowledgment of some of her mentors
- her biggest challenge and how she overcame it
- what she’s learned about love
- her greatest life lesson she’s learnt on her path thus far
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!
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On episode 172 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews RJ Padua (IG: @rj_padua) a husband, father, coach, fitness motivator and founder of Fit Club Winnipeg (www.fitclub.fit).
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
- what he loves about his personal world
- a discussion about his Faith
- what it means to be a “winner”
- being a man of service
- the importance of community
- Fit Club’s strong community
- what his gym members have in common
- optimal nutrition
- what he wants for his clients
- his personal mission
- acknowledging people who’ve inspired him on his journey
- Fit Club’s origin story
- the various challenges he’s had to overcome
- his relationship with fear and how it’s evolved
- the greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus far
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!
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🎥 Episode filmed & edited by Jerome Santome (IG: @jeromesantomefilms).
On episode 171 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Shaun Zimmer (IG: @shaunjzimmer) public speaker and freedom fighter who once suffered from many addictions, depression, low self-esteem, and a long list of sell-sabotaging behaviors. Rising past it all, he's now on a mission to share what he's learnt on his journey. Now, he's helping people break free from the barriers holding them back, take charge of their lives, and enjoy each moment life brings.
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
- what he loves about his world right now
- his personal mission that guides him in all that he does
- Creator coming into his life 6 years ago
- his relationship with God
- being sober
- how marijuana was no longer serving him
- the power of unity
- finding purpose during the pandemic
- being of service
- building community
- his journey to scripture
- an acknowledgement of some of his mentors
- in process of letting go of the mind
- the importance of forgiveness
- what love means to him
- his advise to someone stuck at crossroads of should vs. must
- fully surrendering
- free will
- his greatest life lesson learnt thus far
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!
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On episode 170 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Eoin Finn (IG: @theblissologist) an internationally renowned Yoga teacher and founder of Blissology (IG: @blissology) a movement connecting Yoga, nature & community into transformational experiences that uplift the heart. He’s also the creator of Blissology on Demand, an online Yoga, meditation and functional movement platform. Most recently, he’s published the groundbreaking new book, Yoga Optimized, which is available on www.blissology.com, Amazon and select retail outlets worldwide.
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
- what is most true and present for him right now in his world
- surrendering to a Higher power
- his new book ‘Yoga Optimized’
- future books and projects
- how Yoga is a feeling not just a shape
- the risk of hypermobile Yoga practitioners exploiting their natural flexibility and destabilizing their joints
- myofascial tuning
- cultivating inner awareness
- how Yoga practitioners need to be educating themselves
- minimizing injury risks
- his Yoga lineage
- what is he’s currently studying
- blending soulful science with Yogic wisdom
- how his personal Yoga practice has evolved over the past decades
- his why behind Blissology Yoga
- complementing his Yoga practice with regular meditation, cardio and strength training
- his DUO method which increases stretch, stability and space in every pose
- non-duality through Yoga
- the vision behind his new book
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!
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On episode 169 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Todd Kowalski (www.propagandhi.com; IG: @toddkowalski_art, @propagandhi_official) a Canadian bassist
and singer, currently a member of hardcore punk band Propagandhi. Along with his band, he lives a vegan lifestyle and supports animal rights. A lover of art, whether that be drawing, painting and music, he’s also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt making the most out of my life while it's still here.
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
- what he loves about his personal world right now
- upcoming 2025 European tour with his band Propagandhi
- his personal mission
- his origin story of a career in music
- advise for people wanting to be a full-time professional musician
- obstacles he’s had to overcome on his path
- the importance of practicing one’s craft
- his journey as a singer
- what “winning” means to him
- his love of art and being an artist
- the beginning and evolution of his martial arts journey
- key learnings from decades of practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- how he now regularly practices Muay Thai
- accomplishments he’s most proud of
- his vegan lifestyle
- being an animal rights activist
- his cats
- conquering fear
- advice to someone stuck at crossroads of should vs. must
- what he’s learnt about failure
- an acknowledgement of some of his mentors
- new things he’s learning
- letting go of inhibitions
- what he’s learnt about resistance
- greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus far
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!
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On episode 168 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Drew Weatherhead (www.drewjitsuonline.com; IG: @drew.weatherhead, @drew.w.author) a father, best selling author, BJJ Black Belt, coach, creator of the leader in Jiu-Jitsu entertainment Because Jiu-Jitsu (IG: @because_jitsu), and host of The Social Disorder Podcast (IG: @social_disorder_podcast). Join his Jiu-Jitsu Forum on Skool, the fastest-growing worldwide online BJJ community!
Here are some of the subjects we touched on:
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!
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On episode 167 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Jason Rogers (www.yogachiro.com; IG: @yogachiro) a doctor of Chiropractor based in Denver, Colorado who teaches people how to move and heal. He’s also RYT 500 Yoga Teacher, anatomy training leader, USPTA tennis pro, physio and dry needling practitioner. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his world right now - personal mission - his passion for chiropractic - dealing with injuries - hyper mobility and Yoga practitioners - physiological risks of being naturally flexible - origin story of becoming chiropractor - Yoga becoming a part of his journey - how his Yoga education & training complements his chiropractic practice - why Yogis also need chiropractor care - strength training - what is causing most people’s chronic pain and spine problems - common misconceptions people have about chiropractors - chiropractic as preventative medicine - the different types of chiropractors - warning signs that spine needs a chiropractor - discussion about chakras - the optimal diet - carbohydrate intake - his self-care fundamentals - acknowledging mentors and helpers - what he’s learnt about goal setting - doing things that lights you up - having courage to follow your heart - greatest life lesson learnt on his path thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com
On episode 166 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Sky King (www.skykingpodcast.com; IG: @iamskyking; X: @consumersky) a podcaster and entrepreneur obsessed with business models of media, propaganda and art. He’s the founder of Modern Stoa (modernstoa.co), a podcast advertising agency who works with top podcasters including Chris Williamson, Aubrey Marcus, Kyle Kingsbury and JP Sears. He’s also the host of Sky King’s Mental Playground available on Supercast and all other major podcast platforms. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his personal world right now - biggest “aha” moment he’s had in his first five months as a father - vision for his daughter - activities he’s currently in love with - being a visionary - his relationship with fear - quitting a career pharmaceuticals to pursue his Win - his relationship with his wife - duality vs. non-duality - what brings him to inner peace, stillness and deep presence - strategies he implements to use technology for his advantage, rather than it using him - how he sets and manifests his goals - founding Modern Stoa - the power of podcasts - what faith means to him - his experience with psychedelics - what holds people back from pursuing their Win - his podcast ‘Sky King’s Mental Playground’ - highest vision for his podcast - key lessons learnt from mentors - the biggest challenge he’s had to overcome - advise for people experiencing mental health issues - the greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com
On episode 165 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Adam Meredith (IG: @adammeredith_) an entrepreneur, Jiu-Jitsu black belt, former professional MMA fighter, health & fitness coach, podcast host of the Outside Perspective podcast and founder/CEO of Imposed Will (www.ImposedWill.com; IG: @ImposedWill), a St. Louis-based high performance lifestyle brand founded on the belief that achieving anything in life starts with your mind. Their mission is to help regular people become their best, mentally and physically. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he love about his personal world right now - his mission - what does “winning” means to him - origin story of Imposed Will - what he’s learnt as a coach - the highs and lows of life - his learnings from hosting 247 episodes of his Outside Perspective podcast - making fear an ally - advice to someone at the crossroads of should and must - an acknowledgement of some of his mentors - the common thread he can see in every entrepreneurial mentor of his - his biggest challenge - the foundations of his self-care - greatest life lesson learnt on his path thus far Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com
On episode 164 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Madeleine Roger (www.madeleineroger.com; IG: @madeleineroger) a singer-songwriter and daydreamer who’s latest album Nerve has just recently been released and is now available everywhere including Spotify and Apple Music. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what she loves about her personal world right now - how she identifies her mission with her music - the process of writing her lyrics - her relationship with sharing and how it’s evolved - overcoming fear - what does “winning” means to her - her origin story of becoming a singer/songwriter - her musical influences in the past and present - the commonality amongst her favourite songwriters - an acknowledgement of some of her mentors and major takeaways learnt from them - advice to someone at the crossroads of should and must - the biggest challenge she’s had to overcome - her self-care fundamentals - what her journaling practice looks like - discussion of her wins she’s most proud of - the theme of her latest album Nerve - what she’s learnt about heartbreak - how her album Nerve differs from her first album Cottonwood - future albums - resistance and how she overcomes it - her greatest life lesson learnt on her path thus far Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com
On episode 163 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Alec Vishal Rouben (http://www.aleclovelifeyoga.com; IG: @aleclovelifeyoga; @mtf.alec) a Yogi, Yoga teacher, networker, catalyst connector, entrepreneur and former host of the Yoga Revealed podcast. He’s currently focused on helping others create their dream life through residual income where he’s helped 8,000+ Souls by teaching them how he’s built a $5,000+/month credit card business. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his world right now - overcoming resistance - how to reconcile living a spiritual life and being financial abundance - the shifts he’s made this past year that have helped him make quantum leaps - an overview of his credit card business - navigating the new world of technology and AI to his benefit - the importance of having multiple income streams - the takeaways he’s learnt from his Yoga journey - transcending duality - what’s going right in Yoga world and what can be improved - the different types of Yoga students - which Yoga sutra is most alive for him now - Yoga philosophy - being attuned - what his meditation practice looks like - mantra meditation - key takeaways learnt hosting his Yoga Revealed podcast - his favorite guests on his podcasts - Yoga festivals - alignment with his teacher Eddie Modestini - an acknowledgement of some of his mentors - Sacred Sons - what his fiancé Annie has taught him - the foundations to their relationship - Love - learnings about death and grief after losing his best friend - his nutrition recommendations - cleansing one’s body - greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus far - how he’s made fear an ally I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com
