This episode: From IT to Inner Truth: Joey Natale’s Journey to Coaching, Confidence, and Calling.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

• Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:00)
  • Host Drew Deraney thanks Ryan Hall for introducing him to Guest Joey Natale and explains the purpose of the podcast.
  • Drew discusses the concept of life being linear and how external circumstances can change that.
  • He introduces the three types of men: those who don't see adversity, those who blame others, and those who see adversity as an opportunity for growth.
  • Drew invites Joey to share his defining moment that transformed him into the person he is today.

• Joey's Journey and Defining Moment (3:03)
  • Joey shares his background, including graduating college in 2018 and working in IT.
  • He describes his realization that his values were not aligned with his job in IT.
  • Joey attended a Tony Robbins free challenge in 2020, which led him to question his life path.
  • He decided to pursue coaching instead of therapy, inspired by Tony Robbins' teachings.
• Transition to Coaching and Initial Steps (7:07)
  • Joey explains how he started having conversations with coaches and researching coaching programs.
  • He invested in a health coaching program, which was his first significant investment in himself.
  • Joey discovered NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and attended a training in Georgia.
  • Joey shares a pivotal moment during the NLP training where he felt a voice telling him it was a transformative modality.

• First Client and Business Growth (10:26)
  • Joey recounts his first paid coaching client, who advised him to double his rate.
  • He describes the experience of coaching his first client and the positive impact it had on his confidence.
  • Joey discusses the challenges of coaching free clients versus paid clients.
  • Joey shares his journey of buying a house and turning it into an Airbnb as another source of income.

• Current Business and Future Goals (13:18)
  • Joey talks about the ups and downs of his business journey and the importance of having multiple income streams.
  • He mentions his goal of reaching financial freedom and the progress he has made.

This episode: Turning Pain into Purpose: Nate Wilde’s Leap from Frustrated Employee to Global Connector.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Introduction and Purpose of the Show (0:00)

• Host Drew Deraney introduces Guest Nate Wilde, thanking Steve Ramona for introducing them.
• Drew outlines the criteria for guests: good human being, contributing to society, and being unique.
• Discussion on the linear vs. circuitous path in life and the three types of men: blind spots, victim, and proactive.
• Drew describes the transformation from being a victim to taking massive action and becoming a stronger person.

Nate's Journey from Victim to Entrepreneur (2:22)

• Nate thanks Drew and mentions Steve Ramona's role in connecting them.
• Nate reflects on his past, being naive and feeling like a victim in his early 20s.
• He shares his experience living in Southern California, feeling like a victim despite seeing opportunities.
• Nate describes the shift from being a victim to taking action, leading to his interest in entrepreneurship.

First Steps into Entrepreneurship (4:22)

• Nate discusses his first big move at a mid-level SaaS company, proposing an AI and automation system.
• The company appreciated the idea but asked Nate to continue his current role.
• Nate's disappointment led him to pursue entrepreneurship as a loan officer.
• He enjoyed the control and creativity in his role as a loan officer, which inspired his next steps.

Transition to Podcast Monetization (6:09)

• Nate talks about a friend, Josh, who invited him to work on podcast monetization.
• Nate describes the shift from working with Josh to starting his own venture.
• Nate's focus on building relationships and trust through events and retreats.
• The expansion of his business to include various types of events and webinars.

First Retreat and Event Planning (8:02)

• Nate details the first retreat, a joint venture with Josh Tapp and other hosts in Orlando.
• The event included experiential activities like kayaking and was well received.
• Nate emphasizes the importance of filling events with the right people and building referral partnerships.
• The success of the first retreat led to more events and a focus on relat...

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This episode: Trusting Her Gut: How Kristan Weisdack Turned Motherhood, Neurodivergence, and Adversity into Empowered Action.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Introduction and Purpose of the Meeting (0:12)

• Host Drew Deraney expresses gratitude for the opportunity to meet on a Sunday morning, appreciating Guest Kristan Weisdack's busy schedule.
• Drew thanks Sajad Hussein for introducing Kristan, hinting at the importance of their meeting.
• He discusses the concept of life being non-linear, introducing the idea of different types of women: Woman number one, Woman number two, and Woman number three.
• Drew describes Woman number three as someone who sees adversity as an opportunity for growth and takes massive action to become stronger.

Kristen's Journey to Self-Awareness (3:53)

• Drew invites Kristan to share her defining moments that transformed her thinking and behavior.
• Kristan shares that her defining moment came at age 40, during COVID, when she realized she had the tools and resources to take control of her life.
• She recounts a coworker's observation that her interactions with people were different, leading her to explore her neurodivergent traits.
• Kristan emphasizes the importance of trusting her gut instincts and learning to listen to her inner voice.

Empowerment Through Motherhood (6:25)

• Kristan recounts the transformative experience of her son's premature birth and his time in the NICU.
• She describes how she took charge of her son's care, advocating for his feeding protocol and working with occupational therapists.
• Kristan explains the impact of her son's condition on her self-trust and the importance of breaking down barriers to trust her instincts.
• Drew highlights the empowering nature of Kristan's actions and the positive outcomes for her son.

Understanding Occupational Therapy (11:54)

• Kristan explains the different aspects of occupational therapy, including feeding therapies, fine and gross motor skills, and sensory integration.
• She describes her work with primitive reflex integration, which helps children work through trauma on a physical level.
• Kristan emphasizes the importance of addressing the root cause of issues rather than just treating symptoms.
• Drew expresses appreciation for occupational therapists and their role in helping people relearn and adapt after traumatic experiences.

Kristan’s Son's Progress (16:14)

• Kristan shares...

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