Onken's World Podcast (Nick Onken)

"A real master knows that we're always a student and we're always learning and you'll never there, whatever there is."

In this episode of the Onkens World Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Nicky Clinch, a master maturation coach with over 16 years of experience in training and facilitating body-mind maturation. We dive deep into the concept of body-mind maturation, a unique body of knowledge that Nikki has developed, which emphasizes the importance of maturation over mere transformation.

Nicky explains that while transformation suggests a sudden change into a new version of oneself, maturation is a continuous process of outgrowing old identities and ways of being. This process is essential for our evolution as human beings, and it is intricately linked to ontology, the science and nature of being. We discuss how our experiences shape our identities and how many of us are trapped in repetitive patterns of suffering due to our unawareness of these mechanisms.

Throughout our conversation, Nicky shares her personal journey from a troubled past marked by addiction and bulimia to becoming a coach dedicated to helping others. She emphasizes that true healing and change come from understanding the deeper roots of our suffering and recognizing the universal structures that govern our experiences as human beings.

We also explore the concept of identity, particularly how it is formed during childhood and how it can become a blind spot that limits our perception of ourselves. Nicky highlights the importance of consciousness and self-responsibility in breaking free from these limitations. She provides insights into how we can begin to recognize and address our blind spots, especially when we find ourselves in spirals of negative thought patterns.

As we shift the conversation towards business, Nicky discusses how body-mind maturation principles apply to entrepreneurship. She explains that our businesses are reflections of our inner worlds and that the challenges we face in our professional lives often mirror our personal struggles. By taking ownership of our experiences and understanding the resonance we emit, we can create more authentic and successful businesses.

Nicky shares her own transformative journey over the past year, including significant shifts in her health and business. She candidly discusses the impact of shedding physical weight as a manifestation of her internal changes and how this has led to greater success and fulfillment in her work.

This episode is a profound exploration of the interconnectedness of our inner and outer worlds, the importance of maturation in our personal and professional lives, and the power of consciousness in creating meaningful change. Join us for this enlightening conversation that challenges conventional notions of identity and transformation, offering a fresh perspective on personal growth and business success.

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00:00:14 - Meet Nicky Clinch: Master Maturation Coach
00:01:40 - Defining Body-Mind Maturation
00:03:54 - The Shift from Transformation to Maturation
00:05:07 - Understanding Ontology and Human Being
00:06:34 - The Universal Design of Human Experience
00:08:12 - The Repeating Patterns of Suffering
00:10:11 - The Importance of Context in Human Problems
00:11:22 - Nicky Personal Journey to Maturation
00:14:57 - Exploring the Concept of Identity
00:19:51 - The Paradox of Identity and Conflict
00:21:08 - The Role of Consciousness in Healing
00:25:01 - Defining Consciousness and Awareness
00:27:21 - Navigating Spirals of Repetition
00:30:50 - Understanding the Mechanism of the Mind
00:32:30 - The Interconnection of Body and Mind
00:38:11 - Body-Mind Maturation in Business
00:42:46 - The External Reflection of Internal States
00:44:05 - The Impact of Personal Branding
00:49:10 - Shifts in Identity and Business
00:52:07 - The Connection Between Physical Body and Internal Truth
00:56:26 - Emanation and Its Effects on Business Success
00:59:01 - Responsibility and Ownership in Business Dynamics

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“Whenever I hear a no, I think it’s a no for now.” - Jason Harris.

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"It's that monkey brain chatter of worry, fear, and anxiety, and all the thoughts that come from worrying about the future and regretting the past." - Nick Onken.

Nick talks about his recent excursion to the Arkana Spiritual Center, an Ayahuasca Retreat Center in Peru.

“I found myself at the outer reaches of the universe.” - Nick Onken.

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E11even talks about the process of becoming E11even, blurring the lines between the muse and the artist, and how plant medicine has helped them along their journey of self-discovery.

“It’s been quite the hero’s journey, y’all.” - E11even.

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“New Year’s resolutions are just trash.” - Nick Onken.

Listen in to learn how to create under pressure, ways to maximize your creativity, and how to stay present.

“We are the midwives of creativity.” - Nick Onken.

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I continue my conversation with Reverend Briana Lynn about avoiding the guru-fication of the self, celebrating the kink in each of us, and finding a balance between learning to be okay with things as they are and also striving for personal growth

“What you are calling identity alchemy or what I call spiritual art is this conversation of how to bring forward our most authentic self in a way that shares our purpose and creates positive income.” - Rev. Briana Lynn.

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Alyson and I talk about what it was like growing up in an adult world, how she learned to connect with people who shared similar interests, and how to use movement to get to know ourselves.

“There is poetry in how you treat yourself.” - Alyson Stoner.

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Blu shares what it was like to lose her hearing, the difference between prayer and performance, and why she wants everything to be beautiful.

“Whose story was I living?” - Blu.

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"I saw what my instructor could draw with just charcoal and a model in front of him, and to me that was magic." - Sean Yoro.

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"When you make shit art, you just have to get up and make more art." - Nick Onken.

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“What is catnip? Catnip is powerful, memorable, and very fast. Everybody has a story, but the decisions that you make about people and brands is much faster than the story.” - Marie Griffin.

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"I'm always starting over, and you have to find the things that motivate you, you have to find your inspiration." - Nick Onken.

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“Why don’t we live the best life we can — and that is up to us to create.” - Nick Onken.

Nick and E11even discuss blurring the lines between the muse and the artist, how to be more vulnerable online, and how to make space for creativity.

“You are my muse, too.” - E11even.

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"I'm not a thought leader, I'm not woke, I'm a guy that's a cheerleader for a plant." - Gerry Powell.

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“I didn’t have a good perception of artists in the big wide world.” - Benjamin Shine.

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"The inner world is the most important world to generate success." - Nick Onken.

Vienna Pharaon and Connor Beaton explain what makes a healthy relationship, how to deal with codependency, and how to navigate conflict.

“The relationship is a third body.” - Connor Beaton.

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"The mental game is the biggest game you'll ever play." - Nick Onken.

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“If you fight for your limitations you get to keep them.” - Jim Kwik.

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"It's like if you got shot by a bullet and it got lodged in your body. Well you're not just going to leave it in there. You're going to want to excavate it." - Nick Onken.

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“One of the trifecta of the things that I’m interested in exploring is creativity, consciousness, and culture and the intersect of those.” - Nick Onken.

Learn how to curate your containers, how an insight timer helps Nick, and how to trigger your subconscious. 

“The magic happens when we’ve created a container around it.” - Nick Onken.

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Connor Beaton and I explore the shadows of men’s psyches, break down the patterns of arousal, and discuss his new book, Men's Work.

“Like a lot of men, I was convinced that nothing would change until I hit rock bottom.” - Connor Beaton.

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In this episode, Peter Crone shares what a mind architect does, what a survival mental construct looks like, and how to alter your perspective on your personal development.

“People can’t be held accountable for that which they’re oblivious to.” - Peter Crone.

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Listen to this episode to learn more about burning witches, unraveling religion from society and culture, and how to avoid the pitfalls of leadership.

“The more I stepped away from the church, the more hungry I was for spirituality and actual experiences of God.” - Rev. Briana Lynn.

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nionradio.com/ep166

"I always want to be in a state of creation." - Nick Onken.

Dr. G shares why TCM has too much influence over peoples’ health, why nature is important for health, and what a constant state of fear can do to the body.

“If you’re buzzing at the end of something you do, that’s art for you.”  - Dr. G.

onken.co/ep194

AJ Vaden explains why it’s important to build a personal brand within a company, which surprising factors affect your return on investment, and one key thing that lawyers, employers, and doctors have in common.

“People are following people more than companies more than ever before.” - AJ Vaden.

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"Pretty much anything of yours that's used online without your permission is considered an infringement of copyright." - Nick Onken.

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"Plant medicine and breath were the mandate to bring Rythmia into existence." - Christian Minson.

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"Gerry wanted to have a place that was safe and had clinical people and shamans all together in one place, so that people that would never go to Peru or the jungle would actually come here." - Dr. Jeff McNairy.

Jim Poole explains what NuCalm does, how stress and sleep are related, and the key to mindfulness.

“NuCalm is designed to balance the autonomic nervous system, meaning it’s designed to stop the sabotage of fear, stress, anxiety, and depression.” - Jim Poole.

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Listen to this episode to learn 11 of the best business tools for entrepreneurs that I’ve learned over the past few years.

“When you dive into yourself to develop and evolve as a human your business will grow with that.” - Nick Onken.

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“We have to learn to assess what is, shift our perspective, move forward, and do what we can to help other people.” - Nick Onken.

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“We get addicted to scrolling, to checking Facebook, to checking our text messages, to the point where we are actually doing nothing.” - Nick Onken.

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“Mushrooms are more playful, more loving, more nurturing…” - Tero Isokauppila.

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"If you are a creative and you want to make money with your art, you gotta do this one thing." - Nick Onken.

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"We can't choose our circumstances or what happens to us, but we can certainly choose what we do with it." - Nick Onken.

Listen in as I explain the identity alchemy process, how to build a personal brand, and how brands can connect with their audience.

“The idea is to align your identity with your optical brand.” - Nick Onken.

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"No matter where you're at or what you're going through, it's important to keep moving, keep your head up and keep going." - Nick Onken.

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“When you’re attached to your ego you rely on external validation to feel good.” - Nick Onken.

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“Different plant medicines will help you dive deeper into your psyche. - Nick Onken.

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"I think we all begin in the same place. We came in awake." - Allyn Reid.

Listen in to this episode as I discuss the process of detaching yourself self-worth from your identity, how to rebuild your self-worth, and what action steps I took right before my career took off.

“Our ego is our teammate.” - Nick Onken.

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"IST gets back to that root of your beliefs, so you can open up that belief that was formed in your life." - Bryce Kennedy.

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“Even people with huge networks, they're not thinking about what they can do for other people most of the time, and that's the mistake.” - Jordan Harbinger.

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"Once I started sewing clothes for myself, I realized it was something I was wildly passionate about." - Paige Mycoskie.

In this episode, Kaia and I talk about normalizing and accessing the psychic gifts inside each of us. We also define the divine genome and discuss how resonance re-sculpts reality.

“I’m really interested in activating a collective sovereign awakening in this lifetime for humanity.” - Kaia Ra.

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In this episode, I share some of the most important things I learned in the past year, how I've been affected by them, and how I am incorporating them into my outlook on life as we glide into 2022.

“Create your moments.” - Nick Onken.

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Gary Zukav shares what multisensory perception is, how to create authentic power, and how we can expand our consciousness.

“The basic choice is love or fear.”- Gary Zukav.

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"So much of getting people to come along on your journey is to inspire them, and the best way to inspire them is through story." - Alex Banayan

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"We’re all artists of something. Everyone has the creative means to be an artist." - Chris Lee

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"Patterns are often the precursor for frameworks." - Michael Roderick.

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"How do we embrace all our messy and uncomfortable emotions and treat them as allies on our path rather than enemies that are trying to hurt us?" - Amber Rae

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"We all naturally do this. We aspire to be the heroes that we see out there, and we put on their uniform or jersey and try to activate that better version of ourself." - Todd Herman.

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"I think a lot of my self worth in the earlier times in my career was found in who and what I was shooting, and there was a point where that kind of fell to the wayside." - Nick Onken.

Plant medicines have opened my eyes to the world around us. Listen in to learn more about their wide-reaching impact on us.

“It takes courage to be able to do plant medicine.” - Nick Onken.

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“A lot of times what’s on the other side of that risk is beauty.” - Nick Onken.

Nick discusses the phases of his career, what identity alchemy is, and why it’s important to know who you don’t want to be.

“At the beginning, I didn’t even feel worthy to work with a brand like Nike.” - Nick Onken.

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“There’s people that don’t learn from their mistakes, people that do learn from their mistakes, and people who learn from other peoples’ mistakes — I want to be the third one.” - Nick Onken.

Listen in as Grace and I discuss the many times we shift identities throughout our lives, how to cultivate our own "joy snacks", and what we lose when we don't protect our joy.

“All of these things around joy and pleasure are so penalized and stymied in this country for the business of capitalism.” - Grace Harry.

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Listen in as I share what I’ve been through and how self-care has become such a huge part of my life over the past few years. I also share some of my favorite self-care tips, tricks, and products.

“Self-care is all about coming back to a place of wholeness.”- Nick Onken.

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Nick shares some of the important steps you can take to determine your life values, access your creativity, and live a better life.

“Follow your feels.” - Nick Onken.

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Nick Onken shares 20 things he learned in 2020, from the value of plant medicine to the healing power of creativity and what your relationships say about you.

“The universe is going to throw you cosmic bricks and they’re going to get bigger and bigger if you don’t listen to them.” - Nick Onken.

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“So much of the population just doesn’t care enough about sleep.” - Tara Youngblood.

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"To exhibit that you recognize that you are not alone in your creating of art, that keeps you humble and that's a quality that I love and admire." - Jason Naylor.

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“A lot of spiritual awakening is questioning reality.” - Aaron Doughty.

nionradio.com/ep150

"The human mind is the most powerful pharmacy on the planet." - Shawn Stevenson.

Nick talks about navigating his mother's last few days, grappling with the loss of a parent, and the ways grief evolves.

“It’s an in-your-face moment.” - Nick Onken.

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nionradio.com/ep164

"The space we want to get to that's a great space to create from is a space of internal validation." - Nick Onken.

nionradio.com/ep182

“We’re not just working on the physical body itself, we’re working with the person’s humanity.” - Aaron Alexander.

Listen in to learn who Jesus really was and what he wanted, why beer is such a fascinating beverage, and what Brian Muraresku learned from a near-death experience.

“Are psychedelics the Google Maps to the kingdom of heaven?” - Brian Muraresku.

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Listen in as Maejor shares why it’s a good time for growth, how to heal the world through frequency, and how Nikola Tesla influences his work.

“I have made a conscious decision to evolve without pain.” - Maejor.

onken.co/maejor

In this transformative episode, we dive deep into the healing power of music in psychedelic journeys with renowned musician and sound healer East Forest. For centuries, music has been a key component in spiritual rituals and ceremonies, serving as a guide to unlock deeper emotional, mental, and even mystical experiences. But when it comes to psychedelic therapy, the role of music becomes even more profound.

East Forest, known for his meditative and therapeutic soundscapes, shares his insights on how music can shape, support, and enhance the psychedelic experience. Drawing from his years of experience working with plant medicine ceremonies, he explains how the right frequencies and melodies can help individuals navigate the unpredictable nature of altered states of consciousness. His work, which blends ethereal soundscapes, binaural beats, and indigenous-inspired rhythms, offers a grounding yet expansive soundtrack that can be both a refuge and a mirror during challenging moments of a psychedelic journey.

During the conversation, we explore how music can deepen emotional processing, open pathways to hidden memories, and facilitate states of surrender, allowing individuals to let go of their ego-driven defenses. Music, East Forest explains, acts as a bridge between the conscious mind and the deeper realms of the psyche, helping participants access insights and healing that might otherwise be inaccessible. The discussion delves into the importance of intentionality when choosing music for psychedelic therapy and how certain tones and instruments resonate with specific chakras, influencing energy flow and emotional release.

East Forest also touches on the psychological and neurological impact of music in these expanded states of awareness. The role of rhythm, harmony, and silence are discussed as essential tools for guiding the psychedelic process. The importance of ceremonial intention and presence, along with the power of surrender to the flow of sound, are highlighted as keys to fully benefiting from the experience.

Listeners will gain a better understanding of how carefully curated music can act as a guide, amplifying the therapeutic potential of a psychedelic journey. East Forest offers personal stories from his own experiences and collaborations with others in the field, discussing the mystical and scientific aspects of sound healing.

Whether you’re a seasoned psychonaut, a curious explorer, or someone interested in the intersection of sound therapy and psychedelics, this episode will inspire a deeper appreciation for the role of music in healing. Tune in as East Forest shares his wisdom on the alchemy of sound and psychedelics, offering a fresh perspective on how music can lead us into altered states of consciousness, self-discovery, and emotional healing.

Join us for a mesmerizing journey through sound, where music becomes not just background noise but an active, transformative force in your psychedelic experience.

Listen in as Nick shares the five c’s of self-mastery, how to incorporate them into your life, and how to use containers on your journey to self-mastery.

“Your identity is a blank canvas for who you want to be.” - Nick Onken.

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East Forest and Nick discuss the line between commerce and art, why we need to take back control of our consciousness, and how music informs psychedelics journeys.

“You have to allow the messiness and the struggle.” - East Forest.

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"Have hope and know that you’ll get through this." - Nick Onken

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"When you expect nothing, everything comes to you." - Srinivas Rao.

Working with different plant medicines gives you a different depth every time and today Nick shares his recent experience with the Tree of Light plant medicine.

“This was the deepest surrender I’ve ever had to give way to a medicine.” - Nick Onken.

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nionradio.com/ep147

"The game of money making and staying creative has always been the challenge of the artist's journey." - Nick Onken

Meleza Morris explains how to step into polyamory, what consent really looks like, and the role of an intimacy coach.

“We can all be polyamorous.” - Meleza Morris.

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Being that this is the first SHOPTALKradio podcast ever, I’m stoked to bring on my good friend, Scooter Braun, as the first guest. He’s a powerful man, who is also very humble and grounded for what he’s accomplished in life. I have mad respect for him. Scooter is the biggest and youngest music mogul of […]

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I lucked out into loving what I did enough that I was willing to deal with the scrappy moments. Today I’m talking to Sarah Jones, an extremely talented actress. Sarah has been on Broadway in a one woman play with over 20 characters, for which she won a Tony award. She has also won an […]

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If you put art or something creative out into the world, of course you want to see it do well. Today I’m talking to Jared Kleinert, a returning guest, and one of the youngest people I’ve had on the show. Jared has a new book out, 3 Billion Under 30, that he is self publishing […]

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To elevate your work, you must invest. Today I’m giving you a five minute takeaway about investing in your creative journey. It’s important not only when you are starting out, but also as you continue to build your career, you have to constantly invest back into your art with time, money, and more. This conversation […]

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Use everything you know to do what you love. Use it all. Today I’m talking to celebrity choreographer and creative director Luam. She works on events, concerts, music videos, galas, and more with celebrities like Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Janelle Monae, and Kelly Rowland. The list goes on and on. I love Luam’s story of transitioning […]

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You must use every asset of knowledge, every skill, everything that you can do to help generate time and money for you to create the sandbox for you to practice your craft. I was hanging out with some friends the other night when we started discussing the age old question of art and commerce. It […]

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The whole secret to being an artist and building a career is just being prolific. I’ve been thinking lately about creative momentum, and how important it is. It’s something I talked about with this week’s guest, Eric Ray Davidson. He’s a brilliant photographer who has been showing up more and more in the last few […]

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It’s about being self aware of your own limiting beliefs that challenge your vision. Today’s topic was inspired by a question asked of a member of my Facebook group, Nion Community. How do you, as an artist, learn to trust your creative vision? What can you do to gain more confidence in your craft? Listen […]

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Whatever place you are in your career, I don’t think the struggle lessens. I think it’s just a different set of struggles. Today I’m talking to Emmanuelle Chriqui. You might know her as Sloan on the hit show Entourage, or from the film You Don’t Mess With The Zohan and In The Mix. She also […]

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Your relationships and your network are huge key components of success. Today I’m talking about a question that was recently asked by previous podcast guest Andy Murphy, who teaches neurlinguistic programming for peak performance, in my Nion Life community on Facebook. How do you make friends when you arrive in a new place? Creating a […]

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I have a lot of drive and a lot of will power and I will stick to something and I will get it done. Today I’m talking to Jonas Blue, a major recording artist in the UK. Jonas is known for a tropical house cover of Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car and his single Perfect Strangers, […]

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If you can master the way that you think, you can manifest and create greater results in your life. Today I’m talking about a challenge that every entrepreneur faces, especially creative entrepreneurs. This question and idea came from the Nion Life Community, which you can join to connect with other creatives to ask questions, get […]

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I’ve finished more books in the last month than I have in two years. Today I’m sharing a new discovery with you. I’ve never been much of a reader, but I love learning more and educating myself and feeding my brain. So I’ve found a secret to help me read books quickly. Listen in to […]

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What good collaboration should do is inspire you. Today on the podcast I’m talking to co-founder and creative director of Dannijo Jewelry, Danielle Snyder. Dannijo Jewelry has a unique aesthetic and breaks the mold that often restricts high end jewelry and accessories, and it has been worn by everyone from Beyoncé to Taylor Swift.  Danielle […]

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Creating moments is all about pushing yourself over that ledge into that uncomfortable zone. This past weekend, I was out in LA taking a workshop with my friends Quddus and Carmina (Camera Ready) about being in front of and behind a camera, interviewing, speaking on stage. I did this because I want to get better […]

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