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Dan Junkins should be dead right now. He was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in April of 2017 with only weeks left to live. Just hours before receiving the strongest chemotherapy protocols in the cancer realm, he meditated and 3 things happened. First, these words came to him, "Dive into uncertainty with courage and surround everything with love". A deep peace washed over him as he embraced the uncertainty of life fully. Secondly, he remembered a powerful story about the peacock and its ability to eat and consume poisonous snakes and transform that poison into power and beautiful feathers- so he became a peacock his chemotherapy and third, he generated love, gratitude and community in the face of of his leukemia diagnosis and chemo- which became the recipe for miraculous results to happen. Now healthy and well, and a long distance runner, he wrote a #1 Amazon bestselling book 'Peacocks Poison and Leukemia: A Life of Vibrant Health" He does one on one coaching, group coaching and consulting specializing in mindset practices, community building by powerfully shifting paradigms, using love, affinity and gratitude tools and actions. His commitment and stand is sharing, promoting and inviting profound conversations that cause a new frontier of healing from within ourselves.

Best-Selling Author at Enchanted Wellness-How to go from hating disease to loving it Using cutting edge approaches to coaching and training, Jana empower the autoimmune community to improve their energy, mindset, resilience, emotional intelligence. 
 

Dan Faill is a seasoned storyteller and international speaker who uses humor and personal experiences to foster meaningful conversations. With over 15 years of advocating for positive student experiences, Dan now travels the country as a full-time speaker and consultant, inspiring authenticity and courageous conversations. Achievements include Choice Theory/Reality Therapy Training, Crisis Intervention Certification, and expertise in Sustained Dialogue and Title IX.

Kaitlyn helped create the vision for Bracketology in 2016, and has been instrumental in the company’s growth ever since - overseeing social engagement, user acquisition, data analytics, and content creation. She has worked in performance marketing for over 9 years, managing campaigns, and leading cross-channel teams across a variety of industries.

In this super quick episode of the podcast, co-hosts A.J. and Caitlin come together for a brief yet impactful session to unveil an exciting new direction for the show. They delve into the new  format that promises inclusivity and engaging content, centered around the concept of "40 Questions in Under 40 Minutes." This approach ensures a diverse range of topics and voices, moving away from any age-related biases previously present. 
A.J. and Caitlin take a moment to share personal updates with their audience. Caitlin talks about her exhilarating journey in pilot school, a testament to her dedication and passion. Meanwhile, both hosts reflect on the significant changes in their personal lives, including living in completely different cities compared to where they started their podcasting journey. This episode not only marks a new chapter for the podcast but also celebrates the growth and evolution of its hosts.

A.J. MacQuarrie is an entrepreneur who has been through it all; from the highs of turning a $20,000 investment into a multi-million dollar business, to the lows of sitting in bankruptcy court next to people who invested their savings, and their trust, in that business. He is the former CEO of KarmaBox Vending, one of the world’s first healthy vending companies that expanded to over 80 cities across the United States in just 3.5 years.
He then launched his current venture, Keep Going HQ, to help entrepreneurs spark growth through marketing services, online programs, and free resources. A.J. is the co-host of the 40 Under 40 Podcast available on all platforms and The Setback Advantage on YouTube. He lives in Los Angeles with his Scottish Terrier and Frenchie, Benson and Blue. A.J is the author of the forthcoming book, Craft Your Comeback.