Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about doing what's right for you, managing our own expectations and how this podcast will adjust a bit going forward.  Contact Keri at keri@thebrandingconnection.com  Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews 

In episode 614 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segments which is all about mindset education consisting of experts sharing mindset education, our Connected Conversation series, meditations and once a month a kid's perspective to help you open your mind to new ideas as well. Each month you'll be hearing from our kid co-host, Aiden. My hope is that it will expand your mindset and maybe have a conversation with a kid in your life.  On this episode, Aiden talks about his thoughts on going back to school still during a pandemic and why he values community and friendships so much. 

In episode 613, Tom Stern talks about how to deal with anxiety, sell more and make more money.  He is a successful executive recruiter who works with many national and international companies, including Accenture, Bain & Company, Coca-Cola, Sony Pictures, Sutherland Global Services, NBC Universal Studios, and many more. In addition to running Stern Executive Search, Tom also created the syndicated comic strip “CEO Dad,” the successful syndicated national radio talk-show host of Opportunity Knocks, and was a frequent contributing humorist to NPR’s Marketplace.   He was formerly a writer/ producer for HBO and president of a division of Spotlight Enterprises, whose clients included Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno, and Bill Maher. He was also part of the writing team that won an Oscar for Best Animated Short, The Moon and the Sun. As a young, dyslexic child with ADHD, Tom Stern developed extreme anxiety towards the great expectations set by his successful father and grandfather.   Over his long and storied car

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about the importance of checking in with those in your life. Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 611 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, I am sharing a repost from 1 year ago about a group chat on the arts. We are back with our Wednesday segment where I chat with various experts and a new series I call, Connected Conversations. Each episode will feature an episode from an expert teaching on a topic or a conversation with a group of other people discussing an important topic.  Each conversation will somehow relate to humanity, human connection, human rights or becoming a more extraordinary person. This episode is part of the Connected Conversations series where we talk about the arts, why they're important, how to make them survive and thrive during tough time using technology and how different countries are promoting the arts around the world.  You'll hear 3 guests from around the world giving their input to this conversation. 

In episode 610 I chat with Martin Sawa who chased the American Dream. Did his cutthroat journey break him or see him reach his greatest achievement? He refused to let poverty define his future. After growing up the son of immigrants, he quit his day job to become a real estate salesperson working solely on commission. As Sawa pushed his career forward making bigger deals at each painstaking step up he had one hand on the prize he'd dreamed of for years. But with stress driving him to alcoholism and poor choices, it took tragedy to force him to confront the true cost of his sacrifices. Was the financial wealth worth the price of his soul? Listen and find out. Try our new voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.  

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about why and how to get go of perfection and be kinder to ourselves and more genuine in who we really are.  Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 608 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation/mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of our connected conversations and it's with 2 of my co-hosts: Patty and Lee.  Each month you'll hear a segment we call, "Let's Talk" where we chat about an important topic. In this episode we chat about traveling.  Also joining us are Hannah and Ivan.  You'll hear us chat about how to travel, what travel teaches you, how to make it a lifestyle if you want and more.  Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 607 I'm brining back a favorite of mine where I chat with Sean Swarner, who redefined Impossible by becoming the only person in history to climb the highest mountain on every continent, trek to the South & North Poles, and complete the Hawaii Ironman all with one lung. Listen as he chats about: His first cancer diagnosis as a kid and the second one he got later in life The positive influence his parents had on his mindset  Why he wanted to use the highest platform in the world to scream hope and why he chose Mt. Everest first The importance of mindset training How he chose the summits in what order and why he wanted to be the first cancer survivor to climb Mt. Everest with his HOPE flag What his biggest fear is The emotional last 100 miles of his first climb What the people were like on his climbing trip and how they dealt with different personality types Why he now takes other survivors on trips with him and how's he's doing it Why he says you need to know why you're here and how he's helping

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about how to adjust when it feels like things aren't working. Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 605 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segments which is all about mindset education consisting of a variety of experts, meditations and connected conversations to improve your mindset and get you thinking in a more open, positive way. I am bringing back a fav or mine. This episode is part of the Connected Conversations: Relationship Series. I love love and I think there needs to be more conversations around happy and healthy conversations with a little "When Harry Met Sally" flavor (great movie!).    On this episode, meet Kenneth and Brittany.  This is their relationship story. Listen and you'll hear:  Thoughts on relationships early on How they met in college How they supported each other both as collegiate athletes and Kenneth in his journey to the NFL They talk about their views on marriage and commitment How to communicate feelings and find ways to make your relationship work when things in life get hard Learning how to be accountable for yourself to

In episode 604, I chat with David Richman, about how he dealt with his sister passing from cancer, plus his 5000 mile bike ride journey to meet people and hear their stories on how cancer affected them.  He also chats about why we need to be more open about trauma, to be more vulnerable and explore those emotions.  Try our new voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about how we all have value and how to showcase your worth and that value personally and professionally.  Try our new voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 602 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segments which is all about mindset education consisting of experts sharing mindset education, our Connected Conversation series, meditations and once a month a kid's perspective to help you open your mind to new ideas as well. Each month you'll be hearing from our kid co-host, Aiden. My hope is that it will expand your mindset and maybe have a conversation with a kid in your life.  On this episode, Aiden talks about that it's okay to not be okay and his thoughts on this. 

In episode 601, I chat with Aquiles Larrea Jr. about his journey of of watching his mother deal with challenges when he was young, how he put himself through school and then became a financial advisor.  Plus listen as he gives some tips on how to start creating financial wealth and how to stay educated on money.  Aquiles has been featured as a recurring Financial expert on Univision, Bloomberg News, Yahoo Finance, Fox News and more and acts as the personal CFO to successful Latino executives and entrepreneurs, helping them pursue the passion- and purpose-filled lives they envision—on their own terms. Try our new voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

It's the work on me weekend segment and today we are celebrating 600 episodes! So Keri decided to see what the meaning is behind this number.  Take a listen and learn and see if there are numbers that bring meaning to you.  Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews

In episode 599 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series and I am bringing back a fav episode mix of mine.  This is a short compilation of the 5 couples we've interviewed so far on how they met.  You'll hear their stories here and if you'd like to hear their full story, be sure to check out their full audio episodes below. When Adrian Met Shelby When Paul Met Kate When Kenneth Met Brittany When Scot Met Susan When Sirish Met Rama Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 598, I chat with Kathleen O’Brien who has researched aging for over 13 years and now at 73 writes regular blogs on her site. She began her career as an advertising copywriter, worked as a television broadcaster, owned her own video production company and taught media relations at two graduate schools of business. She lives in Denver with her husband, a retired physician and her new book is “Reclaim Your Right to Grow Old." Listen as we chat about ditching youth obsession and embracing aging with style, class, and a lot of laughs. Try our new voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

Reposting a reminder on patience - It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about why we need to have a little more patience for ourselves. Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews

In episode 596 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation/mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of our connected conversations and it's with 2 of my co-hosts: Patty and Lee.  Each month you'll hear a segment we call, "Let's Talk" where we chat about an important topic. In this episode we chat about motherhood.  Also joining us are Alicia and Carina.  You'll hear us chat about how these women became moms, what it means to be a mom for them, dealing with other people's opinions, the best and most challenging parts of motherhood and more.  Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.