Live Limitless

Matthew G. Bailey | World Travelling Writer and Photographer

Adventure, Business, Travel

  1. 2017-03-06

    LL027: Finding Your Unique Genius and Talent Part 2

    In the 27th episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat once again with Nancy Marmolejo of talentandgenius.com. This is part 2 of the Finding Your Unique Genius and Talent workshop episode. Nancy Marmolejo teaches entrepreneurs, experts, and teams how to tap into their unique genius and use it to position themselves as trusted authorities. Dubbed a “professional paradigm shifter”, Nancy helps people understand all they bring to the table, especially the parts of themselves they can’t see. Since 2003, Nancy’s business consulting has helped clients from around the world expand their reach and impact. As a social media influencer, she’s known for her authentic and relatable style. We do something extra cool in this podcast. Instead of a typical interview where I ask Nancy all the questions, we turn this around and Nancy gives me a live “coaching call”. I call these “workshop” episodes. It’s like a live case study because instead of Nancy telling us about what she does, she actually shows us what she does by helping me find my genius! This is part two. If you’re new here, I’d recommend listening to part 1 first. I also recommend downloading her free eBook Personal Brand: reINVENTED. In this episode, we dig deeper into what I’m all about. We take what we learned in episode 26 and expand it into a sort of mission statement. It’s called the Love-Hate-Create message. Here’s what we came up with for me, although I still may need to refine it further. I love helping people experience new things so that they lead healthier, happier, and more exciting lives. It drives me crazy to see people put limits on themselves, thinking that they don’t have the time, money, connections, or expertise to do the things they dream of. This isn’t true. What holds most people back are self-imposed thoughts and beliefs. So I created a platform to help you explore life’s possibilities and live limitless. You can learn more about Nancy at www.talentandgenius.com. In this episode, we talk about: What my love-hate-create message is, How to refine your personal brand, How to find your “mission statement, How to answer the “What do you do?” question, How to start getting known and recognized, and more… And Remember…Even though this is a live coaching session with me, you’ll be able to follow along and think about your own answers! Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen)   Links from the show Personal Brand: reINVENTED American travel hacking course Canadian travel hacking course *** Did you enjoy this interview with Nancy Marmolejo? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. Also, if you do your own love-hate-create message, please SHARE BELOW. Both Nancy and I would love to see it! -Matt The post LL027: Finding Your Unique Genius and Talent Part 2 first appeared on Live Limitless.

    55 min

  2. 2017-02-20

    LL 026: Finding Your Talent & Genius with Nancy Marmolejo

    In the 26th episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat with Nancy Marmolejo of talentandgenius.com. Nancy Marmolejo teaches entrepreneurs, experts, and teams how to tap into their unique genius and use it to position themselves as trusted authorities. Dubbed a “professional paradigm shifter”, Nancy helps people understand all they bring to the table, especially the parts of themselves they can’t see. Since 2003, Nancy’s business consulting has helped clients from around the world expand their reach and impact. As a social media influencer, she’s known for her authentic and relatable style. Nancy has won numerous awards for her business and has been featured in The Huffington Post, Smart Money, Redbook, Latina Magazine, The Orange County Register, Univision, NPR and more. She’s also the host of the top-rated podcast, Itenco: Lessons For The Leading Edge. We do something extra cool in this podcast. Instead of a typical interview where I ask Nancy all the questions, we turn this around and Nancy gives me a live “coaching call”. I call these “workshop” episodes. It’s like a live case study because instead of Nancy telling us about what she does, she actually shows us what she does by helping me find my genius! If you’re trying to figure out what your mission statement is, what your hidden genius is, and how to find your strengths and talents, this episode is for you! You can learn more about Nancy at www.talentandgenius.com. If you’re listening to this episode from home, please visit her website and download the free eBook Personal Brand: reINVENTED. In this episode, we talk about: What inspired Nancy into the path of helping others find their unique geniuses, Why many people never find or realize their unique talents and strengths, How Nancy found her unique genius, And then we go into a live coaching session where Nancy asks me about; My creative practices, My highest vision for myself, What shapes my identity, And so MUCH more… And Remember…Even though this is a live coaching session with me, you’ll be able to follow along and think about your own answers! Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 03:30: What inspired Nancy into the path of helping people find their unique talents and strengths, 05:30: Why many people never find or realize their unique strengths and talents, 06:30: How long she’s been helping others in this field, 07:10: How Nancy found her own unique genius, 10:40: We begin the “coaching call”, 14:00: Nancy asks me about my creative practices, 20:30: Nancy asks me about my highest vision of myself, 25:00: We begin going over what shapes my identity and how you can figure out yours, 31:00: What do I stand for? (What’s important to you?), 35:40: My big “why?” 43:00: What are my natural strengths? 48:00: We talk about leadership, 53:00: Why you don’t need a big audience to change the world, 58:30: We begin talking about some of the next stages for developing your personal brand such as communicating your personal brand and getting known and recognized, 1:02:00: We go over the potential mission statement of Live Limitless, 1:05:55: Tips for finding your skills, strengths, and talents, 1:09:00: Tips for being more productive and developing habits, Links from the show Personal Brand: reINVENTED  1000 fans by Kevin Kelly StrengthFinder 2.0 Kolbe DISC Assessment Talent Dynamics *** Did you enjoy this interview with Nancy Marmolejo? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -Matt The post LL 026: Finding Your Talent & Genius with Nancy Marmolejo first appeared on Live Limitless.

    1h 15m

  3. 2017-02-06

    LL 025: Clean Energy and Sustainability with Kali Taylor

    In the 25th episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat with Kali Taylor of KaliTaylor.com. Kali is a sustainable development professional, with a keen interest in systems thinking, social change, and youth engagement.  She has a wide range of experience including green growth advancement, climate change management, business development, project management and NGO leadership. I met Kali after seeing her in Avenue’s Top 40 Under 40 in Calgary for her role in co-founding Student Energy, a global not-for-profit dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders who will transition the world to a sustainable energy future. Kali has received numerous awards for her contributions to the community including the Premier’s Citizenship award, the Queen Elizabeth II Citizenship medal, and was named one of Canada’s Top 25 Environmentalists under 25 in 2011. She was also GLOBE’s Next Gen Entrepreneur in 2014, an AB Top Young Innovator in 2016, and one of Canada’s Top 35 Under 35 Energy Leaders in 2016. Kali currently works with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in Geneva coordinating action on the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. You can learn more about Kali at KaliTaylor.com. In this episode, we talk about: How Kali Co-Founded Student Energy, How Student Energy is Changing the Energy Industry Around the World, Where the Energy Industry is Going, The Future of Alberta (where we’re from), Pipelines and Carbon Tax, Kali’s New Role at the United Nations, Tips for Successful Habits and Efficiency, And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 04:00: We talk about where Kali’s passion for clean energy came from, 06:00: What is Student Energy and how it started, 08:40: First steps she took to launch Student Energy, 11:30: We talk about the strong focus on clean energy that many countries have, 13:00: Where she thinks the oil industry is headed, 18:00: Her thoughts on the future of Alberta (where we’re from), 20:00: Her thoughts on the pipeline debacle in Canada, 25:30: Her thoughts on carbon tax, 30:20: Good sources for quality information on energy and sustainability, 33:40: How she landed a role at the UN and how the experience has been, 37:20: Tips for developing habits and being efficient, 41:30: Tips for sleeping when you have a busy mind, 42:15: Promising fields in clean technology, 44:15: We talk about why people still deny climate change despite overwhelming evidence, Links from the show Student Energy Asana Office of International Affairs Energy Information Administration OECD UN Energy Collective Blog The Economist The Washington Post Globe & Mail Calgary Herald Google News Alerts Bloomberg New Energy Finance The Prize (book) Podcasts; This American Life 99% Invisible Radiolab Invisibilia More Perfect How I Built This True Crime *** Did you enjoy this interview with Kali Taylor? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -Matt The post LL 025: Clean Energy and Sustainability with Kali Taylor first appeared on Live Limitless.

    52 min

  4. 2017-01-25

    LL 024: Exploring Nature and Instagram with Dax Justin

    In the 24th episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat with Dax Justin of Daxjustin.com. “Nature is absolutely meditative to me”. Dax is an explorer and landscape/adventure photographer based in Calgary, Alberta. Dax specializes in capturing the essence of landscapes and the soul of adventure through displaying moments rooted in passion, culture, and emotion. I met Dax though a friend of ours and as an avid adventurer and photographer myself, I was inspired by how Dax got to where he is and how he likes to dig deep into an area, to discover stories that are untold. The thing is, Dax was never a photographer. He was a designer and creative director addicted to the city life. Then one day, he woke up and something came over him. Out of nowhere, he threw on some old clothes, drove near the Rocky Mountains, and just went for a walk into the forest. From that moment on, he fell in love with nature and began sharing photos of his experience on Instagram. One thing lead to another and eventually he was featured as a suggested user, giving him thousands of new followers and a platform for exploring the outdoors in a way he never thought possible. You can learn more about Dax at Daxjustin.com In this episode, we talk about: What inspired Dax to take the path he is on, How Instagram transformed his life, Dax’s path to becoming a photo journalist, The beauty of Alberta, Canada, That first morning that started his whole journey, The initial reaction of his closest friends, Some of the coolest things that have happened to Dax since that morning, How to grow your Instagram account, And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 04:20: What inspired Dax to take the path he’s on (his bio), 08:15: Nature calls Dax, 09:45: The trail that started it all, 12:00: The importance of social media in Dax’s life, 13:30: Dax describes his path as a photo journalist, 16:55: We talk about the growing amount of people looking for a passion and how to possibly find it…. 19:40: What Dax’s life was like during that fateful morning, 21:50: Dax starts talking about a moment he drove into nature in the dark to was up in an unfamiliar environment, 23:00: We talk about the beauty of Alberta, 24:15: We talk about those first few photos that Dax took on his morning walk-about, which led to his next passion, 30:00: We talk about the rich history of the Canadian Badlands, 32:00: We talk about going deeper into stores / tourism and the future of travel media, 34:45: We talk about the initial reaction of Dax’s friends, 37:40: We talk about some of Dax’s big wins…such as getting featured by Instagram, 43:00: What Dax thinks set him up for success on Instagram, 44:20: Tips for Instagram and some of the ways Dax grew on the platform, 48:20: Do common “growth strategies” for Instagram work?, 51:30: We continue talking about common Instagram strategies, 57:30: Post-travel photos VS in-the-moment-photos on Instagram, 1:00:55: Some of the coolest things that have happened to Dax since that morning he left home to explore, 59:10: Why Derek collects wooden boxes from around the world, 1:04:20: Dax’s TEDx talk in Canmore, 1:09:00: We talk about Dax’s journey into the Canadian Badlands, 1:11:00: Books, podcasts, or people that have inspired Dax Links from the show Canadian Badlands Canadian Rockies Jasper National Park Jimmy Chin Conrad Anker Renan Ozturk MERU UNEARTHED *** Did you enjoy this interview with Dax Justin? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -Matt The post LL 024: Exploring Nature and Instagram with Dax Justin first appeared on Live Limitless.

    1h 20m

  5. 2017-01-09

    LL 023: The Art of Adventure with Lord Derek Loudermilk

    In the 23rd episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat with Lord Derek Loudermilk of DerekLoudermilk.com. Lord Derek Loudermilk? Well yeah, who wouldn’t want to become a lord when it costs just $50 via Sealand.com. It’s true. You too can be come a lord for a nominal fee. This is one of the many interesting conversations I have with Derek during the interview. Derek is a former professional cyclist and scientist who became a digital nomad as a writer, podcaster, and coach. He is the host of the Art of Adventure podcast where he interviews world-class performers doing incredible things in Global Exploration, Human Performance, and Entrepreneurship. He is also the author of the soon-to-be-released book Conductors, which he successfully launched on Publishizer.com. Derek and I have a lot of similarities such as our passion for adventure, which leads to an interesting and inspiring conversation. If you’re looking for some tips, tools, and inspiration for bringing more adventure and excitement into your life, this episode is for you! You can learn more about Derek at DerekLoudermilk.com. In this episode, we talk about: The importance of quests and bucket lists, His transition from microbiologist to podcaster, How the 4-Hour Work Week kickstarted the digital nomad revolution, How genetics play a large role in our happiness, Derek’s income streams, Podcasting and the benefits of having a platform, How to make your dreams a reality, How to become a lord, And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 03:00: When Derek Met Derek Sivers, 07:00: Where Derek is living now, 08:30: Derek’s quest to live on every continent for 3+ months, 11:00: His transition from microbiology to podcaster/writer, 13:40: How the 4HWW kickstarted the digital nomad revolution, 14:30: How genetics play a large role in our happiness, 19:40: What businesses or income streams does Derek have, 24:40: We talk about podcasting and the benefits of having a platform, 26:00: The coolest quests/ideas he’s brought into fruition, 28:15: Using personal goals as marketing, 31:00: We talk about how to become a lord or a baron, 32:30: Next bucket list goals, 33:40: We talk about Trump and discontent, 36:40: We talk about robots and creating experiences for people, 40:10: Basic universal income, 42:25: Any tips for someone looking to make their dream a reality, 45:40: Why it’s easier to think big, 47:40: We talk about Derek’s new book Conductors, 50:40: Tips for writing a book, 52:40: Why he chose Publishizer to crowdfund his book, 59:10: Why Derek collects wooden boxes from around the world, 1:01:00: Physical objects and the horcrux of Harry Potter… Links from the show 23 and me World Domination Summit Chris Guillebeau Publishizer Shawn Achor and the happiness advantage Sealand Conductors *** Did you enjoy this interview with Derek Loudermilk? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -Matt The post LL 023: The Art of Adventure with Lord Derek Loudermilk first appeared on Live Limitless.

    1h 5m

  6. 2016-12-31

    LL 022: Self-Publishing and Living in Castles with Derek Murphy

    In the 22nd episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat with Derek Murphy of creativeindie.com.  I met Derek in a Facebook group for Kindle authors after he volunteered to create a cool marketing image of my book Limitless Travel. Derek is a philosophy major turned book designer and writer with a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature. He launched CreativeIndie.com to help authors and artists turn their passions into full-time businesses. Derek is also a digital nomad who often lives and writes in the locations of his fictional stories. As we recorded this podcast, he was staying in a castle. Although Derek teaches writers how to build profitable businesses from their work, he also writes and publishes young adult novels at UrbanEpics.com. Derek also has a goal of buying a castle in the future to host writing workshops of his own. If you’re writing a book, thinking of writing a book, debating whether to self-publish or not, or looking for ways to market your book or online project, this is a GREAT podcast for you! You can learn more about Derek at CreativeIndie.com. In this episode, we talk about: How to become a writer, How to self-publish a book, How to blend writing with entrepreneurship, How to launch a book or online business, The average cost of launching a self-published book, How to build a platform, Recommendations for writing your first book, How to live in castles, And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 05:00: We talk about Derek’s work as a writer and designer, 06:30: Derek’s audience for book cover design, 07:40: We talk about children’s books and writing in the self-publishing world, 11:20: We talk about Derek’s path to author / entrepreneur, 15:00: Has Derek always been a writer?, 19:00: Why Derek almost always recommends self-publishing, 20:40: We talk about Harry Potter, 23:00: We talk about The Martian, 26:45: We talk about boundaries in creativity, 27:15: We discuss methods and ideas for building a platform, 30:20: We talk about tips for book marketing, 33:55: We discuss ebook / Kindle pricing strategies, 34:20: Derek’s process for writing a book, 40:05: More book marketing tips, 43:20: What you’ll spend on average for launching a book, 49:00: Why incentivized reviews are risky and why reviews are so important, 53:20: After the exclusivity with KDP, is it recommended to branch out to other platforms, 55:35: Recommendations for writing your first book, 59:10: Recommendations on formatting, 1:03:10: We talk about Derek living in the locations of his fictional stories as well as his goals of buying a castle, 1:08:10: Favourite books, etc… Links from the show Calibre Bookbub Write for market by Chris Fox Amazon KDP Limitless travel Scrivener *** Did you enjoy this interview with Derek Murphy? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -Matt The post LL 022: Self-Publishing and Living in Castles with Derek Murphy first appeared on Live Limitless.

    1h 13m

  7. 2016-12-12

    LL 021: Heroic Fatherhood with Charlie King

    In the 21st episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat with Charlie King of heroicfatherhood.com. Charlie has just two goals; Supporting fathers to become the man they’ve always wanted to be and to create a generation of kids that are raised by fathers that they deserve. Charlie is the founder of Heroic Fatherhood, a platform where he supports entrepreneur fathers master fatherhood. Through individual coaching and workshops, he helps to create structures, insights, and to provide support to handle all the shifts that fatherhood brings. As Charlie mentions in his site, “Fellow Heroic Fathers generate resilience, self-confidence, flexibility, and openness. Holding your family securely but loosely allows freedom, confidence, and partnership.” I met Charlie through the World Domination Summit and as someone who is thinking of starting a family soon, I wanted to reach out and ask some questions. As someone who isn’t living a conventional life, I have so many concerns about becoming a father. What sort of education should I give to my kids? Should I homeschool them? Is putting them into pre-school at a young age good for their health and/or our family relationship? I have so many questions and I bet you do as well. If you’re a father or thinking of becoming one, this is a great podcast to listen to. You can learn more about Charlie at http://heroicfatherhood.com In this episode, we talk about: What fatherhood is all about, The complications of raising children in today’s world, Raising children in the digital age, Homeschooling and other types of education, What heroic fatherhood is all about, The problem with trying to do everything yourself, The importance of community, And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 03:25: Charlie explains what Heroic Fatherhood is all about, 10:10: We discuss schooling and the crazy amounts of information overload, 16:40: We discuss whether raising kids now is more complicated or not, 19:40: We discuss the added complications of raising children in a world of entrepreneurship, 22:10: We talk about raising children in the digital world, 27:25: We discuss homeschooling and the important of clubs/organizations, 32:25: We talk about why kids quickly rub off the sharp edges of their parents, 33:20: We go more in-depth into what heroic fatherhood is, 36:00: We discuss the issue of trying to do everything yourself, 37:40: We talk about the fact that suicide is becoming the leading cause of preventable death, 43:05: We talk about the importance of community, 45:25: We talk about the importance of undivided time and attention, 47:40: Recommended resources when becoming a father.   Links from the show Fatherly.com Waldorf Education Madrona School Dad’s and Daughters book *** Did you enjoy this interview with Charlie King? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -Matt The post LL 021: Heroic Fatherhood with Charlie King first appeared on Live Limitless.

    58 min

  8. 2016-12-05

    LL 020: Turning a Passion into a Business with Sam Hunter

    In the 20th episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat with Sam Hunter of www.huntersdesignstudio.com. Sam went from a 25-year career in IT to a full-time quilt pattern designer, fibre artist, and entrepreneur. Ever since she was a child (she started sewing at the age of 7 and quilting at the age of 20), Sam wanted to be an artist but peer pressure encouraged her to choose a more “stable” career, which is what brought her to graduating with a degree in electric engineering. Although Sam certainly doesn’t regret her IT experience (as a single mother, it paid the bills), she still longed for the life of an artist. Then, at the humble age of 40, she went back to school and earned a BA in sculpture and an MFA in fibre arts. But it didn’t stop there. After talking with many beginning quilters, she learned that all of the beginner patterns were basic and boring. Sam then found her niche by designing patterns that looked complicated but weren’t that difficult for a beginner to emulate. In her first three years, she sold 15,000 patterns and hasn’t looked back. In addition to her success as an artist, Sam also created We Are $ew Worth It, a worldwide movement and philosophy for quilters and artists. The mission of WASWI is to champion claiming our worth as makers and to educate our customers about the value of what we create. There’s a lot of gems in this episode. You can find more about Sam at www.huntersdesignstudio.com. In this episode, we talk about: How Sam got started as an artist, How she started her business and her first big win, Art and the “devaluation” of handcrafts and art in general, World Domination Summit and the important of finding your tribe, Her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, Advice for those wanting to make a change in their lives, And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 03:34: The work hours of an entrepreneur, 04:14: The joys of Sam’s entrepreneurial journey and whether she does any outsourcing, 05:14: We talk about Sam’s quilt pattern business, 05:59: We talk about the philosophy of Derek Sivers and his outlook on business, 07:39: We start talking about art and the “devaluation” of handcrafts and art in general, 09:04: We get deeper into the world of quilting, such as old tech vs new tech, 12:04: We talk about the valuation of art, 14:04: The current trend of going back to “craft”, 15:04: How “experience” might eventually be the only thing humans can offer, 15:49: We talk about experience and Apple computers, 17:04: We talk about WDS (World Domination Summit), 21:44: How Sam git featured in Chris Guillebeau’s new book “Born for This”, 28:29: It all started as a hobby many years ago, 30:39: What inspired the transition from corporate world to entrepreneurship, 41:04: Opportunity costs and why you shouldn’t quit your job so quickly, 43:24: How she got started and her first win, 52:04: Why you shouldn’t give your work away for free, 53:04: Plagiarism in the world of art, 56:04: How Sam sells her patterns and how distribution works, 58:24: Other income streams for Sam, 58:59: How she got introduced to World Domination Summit, 1:01:39: How she markets herself, 1:07:44: Advice for those wanting to make a change in their lives, 1:12:19: Books and people that have inspired her. Links from the show Chris Guillebeau Born for This (Sam is featured in the book!) Jonathan Fields Big Magic  Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Charlie Gilkey and productive flourishing  Seth Godin *** Did you enjoy this interview with Sam Hunter? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -Matt The post LL 020: Turning a Passion into a Business with Sam Hunter first appeared on Live Limitless.

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  • Creator
    Matthew G. Bailey | World Travelling Writer and Photographer
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2017
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Live Limitless