This Magic Life w/ Andrea Koppel

Andrea Koppel
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This Magic Life is a podcast hosted by Andrea Koppel to inspire people to stop fearing their future and start learning how to create a career, and a life, they'll love. Through weekly interviews with powerhouse guests like Dave Asprey, Dr Joe Dispenza, Steven Kotler and Hala Taha, you'll hear stories about how embracing serendipitous encounters, events and experiences (good and bad) led them to discover their own perfect paths – and how you can too. These interviews uncover the randomness of how our post-grad careers really unfold – no matter what we studied – and the importance of listening to our intuition. Plus, you'll learn key life lessons you didn't get in the classroom like how to radically uplevel your quality of life, whether through biohacking, meditation, tantra, financial or health advice, networking, and beyond. Walk away each week with inspiration and insights to invite magic into your life in all areas, especially your career.

  1. 09/25/2024

    Amy Nobile-Messing: Why Raising Your Vibration is Key to Attracting Your Dream Partner - EP#21

    On today's episode, you'll learn how to shift your own energy, vibration, and create magic in your love life to attract the partner of your dreams. If you've been endlessly swiping, updating your pictures, and wondering what the secret is to finding true love in this online dating world… The inspiring stories and tried and true advice in this conversation will help you reboot your approach to dating in a fun and authentic way. Amy Nobile-Messing, a holistic dating and love coach who has truly mastered the art of online dating, joins Andrea on the podcast today to teach you step-by-step methods to fall in love with yourself first, raise your energetic vibration and finally, tweak your dating profile to attract your dream partner.  Amy is the founder of Love, Amy, and has turned her own mid-life online dating journey into a massively lucrative business helping people of all ages find love in magically  unexpected ways. Whether you've been on dating apps for years, with what has felt like no luck, or you're just dipping your toe into the online dating pool, Amy's advice will help you shift your energy and raise your vibration – key ingredients to experiencing more serendipity and success in your love life. More Magic with Andrea: Watch This Magic Life on YouTube Sign up for Andrea's newsletter Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn Follow Andrea on ‍Instagram Join Andrea on Facebook Follow Andrea on TikTok In this episode, you'll discover: 03:00 Why it's so important to become love in order to find love 04:03 Amy shares her "555" morning practice to raise your energy vibration 05:50 The moment Amy realized magic and serendipity were real 08:50 How Amy followed her intuition from a small midwest town to the big city  life in NYC 11:40 Amy shares a powerful manifesting practice she uses to start every single day  14:50 The biggest plot twist of Amy's life that led to founding Love, Amy 21:16 Exactly how chemistry can work in reverse 23:56 How Amy realized she was building an online dating business 28:20 Amy defines what manifesting truly is 33:09 Quick fixes you can make to uplevel your online dating profile 36:00 Amy's advice for dealing with bad dates 37:44 What you can do to become more magical in your dating life starting right now 40:16 The secret to the magic Amy has attracted in her life and career so far Resources to go deeper: Visit Amy's website Follow Amy on Instagram Read Amy's story on Fortune.com Listen to Amy's podcast, It Only Takes One Discover Amy's books

    44 min

  2. 09/18/2024

    Kate Northrup: How Healing Your Nervous System Unlocks Abundance and Magic - EP#20

    On today's episode, you'll learn how to rewire your nervous system in order to attract more abundance in your financial life from the "financial fairy godmother" herself. If you've ever wondered why reading books about getting out of debt or listening to expert advice about making money haven't created the financial freedom you desire… The fascinating science in this episode will help you understand the role that your nervous system plays and how you may be subconsciously sabotaging what you really want.  Bestselling author, entrepreneur, and financial freedom expert Kate Northrup joins Andrea on the podcast today to teach you the foundational steps to take to heal your nervous system and in turn, help you create a more satisfying and rewarding  relationship with money. Kate is the bestselling author of Money, A Love Story and Do Less, as well as the host of the Plenty podcast. Whether you're struggling to manifest the abundance you crave or you're looking to attract even more of it to your life, Kate's advice will help you heal your deepest fears around money and unlock financial magic.  Tune in to the next episode of This Magic Life on September 25th to hear love guru Amy Nobile-Messing share her tips and insights on attracting the romantic relationship of your dreams.  More Magic with Andrea: Watch This Magic Life on YouTube Sign up for Andrea's newsletter Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn Follow Andrea on Twitter Follow Andrea on ‍Instagram Join Andrea on Facebook Follow Andrea on TikTok In this episode, you'll discover: 02:35 How Kate went from aspiring to manage an art gallery when she was in college to becoming a financial freedom advisor to women 05:25 Kate reveals the unconscious belief that drove her negative money behaviors 06:47 Discover Kate's #1 shortcut for changing a limiting belief 10:14 What Kate's mom taught her that unlocked her lucky breaks 15:09 Kate shares the breadcrumbs from her childhood that pointed to her future 18:27 What exactly does the nervous system have to do with money? 20:00 Two steps you can take right now to begin rewiring your nervous system into abundance 24:21 How to align your energetic money messaging with your desires 29:52 Kate shares a simple exercise to begin healing your nervous system 33:23 How to shift your automatic responses to money 35:40 Signs your nervous system is dysregulated 39:24 Kate's advice for how to attract more serendipity in your own life 40:15 The secret to the magic that Kate has experienced in her life  Resources to go deeper: Follow Kate on Instagram Listen to Plenty with Kate Northrup VIsit Kate's website Buy Money, A Love Story Buy Do Less

    43 min

  3. 09/11/2024

    Eric Koester: How Creating the Right Project Can Maximize Career Opportunities - EP#19

    On today's episode, you'll learn the winning formula for creating your own serendipitous opportunities.  Whether you're a 20-year-old looking to start a new job, or a 60-year-old moving into a new industry…  The practical advice and powerful perspectives in this conversation will help you build your network and increase your opportunities. Eric Koester, a serial entrepreneur and investor, joins Andrea on the podcast today and breaks down the value of creating the right project and how to turn that project into pivotal moments that can change the trajectory of your entire career. Eric is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, the author of Super Mentors, and the founder of one of the fastest-growing private education companies in the United States, Manuscripts.com. If you've been wondering how to increase your 'opportunity surface area,' Eric's insights will help you do just that.  Tune in to the next episode of This Magic Life on September 18th to hear financial wizard Kate Northrup share how learning to listen to her intuition in her 20's led her to find true love and abundance in her life.   More Magic with Andrea: Watch This Magic Life on YouTube Sign up for Andrea's newsletter Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn Follow Andrea on Twitter Follow Andrea on ‍Instagram Join Andrea on Facebook Follow Andrea on TikTok In this episode, you'll discover: 03:57 Eric shares a pivotal moment at a conference that changed his entire career journey 05:50 Why it's important to pick substantive projects that align with your passion 07:47 How writing a book shifted how people perceived Eric and his work 10:18 How Eric's intuition has shown up for him throughout his career and life 14:43 The importance of challenging what you're afraid of 15:50 Eric defines the term mentor and why mentoring is critical in life success 17:58 How to figure out what the right projects are for you 22:00 How creating the right project or working with the right mentor can change everything 28:26 Does casting a wide net open doors to new opportunities? 31:36 Eric shares his top advice to attract more serendipity into your life 35:!0 Andrea reveals the one thing that sets students she's mentored apart from each other 37:27 The secret to the magic Eric has experienced in his life and career so far Resources to go deeper: Discover Eric's website Follow Eric on Instagram Visit the Manuscripts website Learn About Super Mentors

    41 min

  4. 09/04/2024

    Carol Ferris: Success Was Written in the Stars for This Former Corporate Climber - EP#18

    On today's episode, you'll learn the power of following your true calling, no matter how long it takes to reach it, or who the messenger may be. Whether you've been talking yourself out of pursuing a passion for many years or you're just now experiencing an itch to step into a certain field or industry… The story of how today's guest followed her heart and intuition on a long journey that led her to a thriving business will inspire you. Carol Ferris, a talented Jungian astrologer, joins Andrea on the podcast today and breaks down exactly what astrology truly is and is not and shares why it's so incredibly important to approach life with flexibility and fluidity as your story grows and changes. Astrology has been the central pulse through everything Carol has done in life, including a corporate climb and raising a son as a single mom, and its thread has been made even stronger by the serendipitous experiences that led her to finally make it a full time career.  If you've ever wondered how to follow your calling despite what may feel like shifting sands in your life, you'll love Carol's advice for how to allow nature and the cosmos to guide you. Tune in to the next episode of This Magic Life on September 11th to hear serial entrepreneur, investor, and author Eric Koester share how creating projects attracts more serendipity in your life.  More Magic with Andrea: Watch This Magic Life on YouTube Sign up for Andrea's newsletter Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn Follow Andrea on Twitter Follow Andrea on ‍Instagram Join Andrea on Facebook Follow Andrea on TikTok In this episode, you'll discover: 03:40 A powerful overview of what astrology actually is 05:28 Exactly how the stars and planets interact with each other in our solar system 07:07 What Carol believes astrology is not (it might surprise you!) 08:56 The moment Carol first realized astrology was her calling 12:22 Why (and how!) Carol "tested" astrology for herself 14:23 How the zodiac signs correlate with the rhythms of light and dark 19:44 What has always captivated Carol about astrology 21:37 Carol demonstrates how a chart is read and shares her insights using Andrea's birth chart 25:25 Carol reveals a true story of romantic serendipity that gives Andrea goosebumps 27:35 How artwork has been a central practice to Carol's life and career 28:45 What we can all expect in the final quarter of 2024 according to the cosmos 33:02 Exactly what you can do right now to experience more serendipity in your own life 35:49 The secret to the magic Carol has experienced in her own life and career Resources to go deeper: Visit Carol's website Schedule a reading with Carol Stay up-to-date with Carol's mailing list Discover Jungian astrology

    39 min

  5. 08/28/2024

    Dr Thomas Myers: Use the Science of Synchronicities to Create Your Own Magic - EP#17

    On today's episode, you'll learn how to create your own magic through the science of synchronicity. If you've ever wondered whether a serendipitous experience was just a 'crazy coincidence' or something more… The powerful science and practical tools in this conversation will help answer those questions. Dr. Thomas Myers, renowned expert in the field of synchronicities, joins Andrea on the podcast today to teach you actionable steps to take to prime your nervous system to experience more magic and help you open your mind to begin seeing connections happening around you. Dr. Myers is the founder of Trisync Impact and has dedicated his career to understanding how serendipitous moments help connect us to finding deeper meaning in our lives. Whether you've felt called to look deeper into the 'coincidences' you've experienced or you're still skeptical of the scientific underpinnings behind them, Dr. Myers' advice will help you connect the dots and attract more magic in your life.  Tune in to the next episode of This Magic Life on September 4th to hear Jungian astrologer Carol Ferris share how serendipity led her to this ancient art she's been practicing for 45 years.  More Magic with Andrea: Watch This Magic Life on YouTube Sign up for Andrea's newsletter Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn Follow Andrea on Twitter Follow Andrea on ‍Instagram Join Andrea on Facebook Follow Andrea on TikTok In this episode, you'll discover: 02:57 Dr. Myers reveals his first memorable moment of synchronicity  05:10 Andrea shares a story of a series of serendipities from her own life 06:30 Hear the incredible story that fueled Dr. Myers' interest in synchronicity 11:27 Andrea recounts a synchronous moment with one of her best friends 14:16 How is synchronicity different from a coincidence? 17:59 Discover the origin story of the theory of synchronicity 20:04 The scientific connection between synchronicities and quantum physics 24:58 Dr. Myers' advice for attracting more magic to your life 27:03 A powerful overview of Dr. Myers' '3-A concept' 30:45 Andrea explains the 3 A's of her Career Magic Method 34:58 Dr. Myers walks through Dr. Richard Wiseman's 4 criteria for increasing your luck 38:32 How intuition has led Dr. Myers to a deeply meaningful career 40:38 The #1 lesson synchronicity has taught Dr. Myers Resources to go deeper: Visit Dr. Meyers' website Connect with Dr. Myers on LinkedIn Learn more about Dr. Myers Follow Dr. Meyers on Instagram

    44 min

  6. 08/21/2024

    Edwin Dorsey: How Exposing Corporate Fraud Led This Substack Author Straight to 6-Figures - EP#16

    On today's episode of This Magic Life, you'll learn how to create your own serendipity as a college student, or someone farther along in your career journey, by expanding  your "luck surface area."   My remarkable guest, 26-year old Edwin Dorsey, walks you through exactly how he did just that while he was in college – and how it led him to launch a completely unexpected post-grad career...   As a highly successful newsletter author with over $500k a year in Substack subscriptions.    Edwin's newsletter, The Bear Cave, focuses on reporting corporate misconduct, something "short-sellers" – or those who bet against companies to potentially make money if and when their stock falls – consider him an expert in.   In this candid, "you can't make this up" conversation, Edwin shares with Andrea how he combined his childhood passion for finance and hedge funds with a dogged determination to investigate potentially corrupt companies…   And struck gold when he followed a random tip he got from a high school friend to look into a potentially sketchy nationwide babysitting company.   Edwin published a massive independent investigation, his sophomore and junior years, that exposed the company and led to a year-long investigation by The Wall Street Journal, burnishing Edwin's credibility.   If you're ready to step out of your comfort zone, follow your curiosity, and network with a wide-variety of people to attract more serendipity to your life and career…    Tune into my conversation with Edwin Dorsey to learn how to create your own luck in business, school, and life, and get motivated to take action.     More Magic with Andrea: Watch This Magic Life on YouTube Sign up for Andrea's newsletter Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn Follow Andrea on Twitter Follow Andrea on ‍Instagram Join Andrea on Facebook Follow Andrea on TikTok   In this episode, you'll discover: 03:30 Edwin shares one of his very first lucky breaks during freshman year of college 07:40 How Edwin differentiated himself to get a potential mentor's attention 09:25 Edwin's #1 advice for making a good impression at meetings 14:59 Why writing online is a networking superpower 23:07 The series of serendipitous events that led to Edwin's biggest break 25:40 How an unlucky break led Edwin to his current success 27:40 What Edwin made on his very first day of launching his paid tier on Substack 28:38 How The Bear Cave was built on small turning points instead of one pivotal moment 33:58 Edwin reveals exactly how college students can break into their dream company 38:36 The secret Edwin calls "networking magic" 39:22 Discover the strategies Edwin has used to increase his luck surface area 42:00 What you can do to attract more magic and serendipity to your own life 44:15 The secret to the serendipity Edwin has experienced in his career so far 45:08 Edwin shares a powerful quote that profoundly impacted him   Resources to go deeper: Follow Edwin on Twitter Connect with Edwin on LinkedIn Sign up to receive The Bear Cave Check out Edwin's Twitter Highlights Read Edwin's profile in U.S. News

    49 min

  7. 08/14/2024

    Sheila Kelley: How This Rising Actress Became A Beacon for Feminine Empowerment - EP#15

    On today's episode, you'll learn how to step into your most embodied, empowered self. If you are feeling stuck, or unhappy in your body, and want to inject more joy and energy into your life as a partner, mom, or fierce corporate executive (or all 3!)… The powerful takeaways and uplifting message in this conversation will inspire you. Sheila Kelley, the go-to authority for feminine empowerment and healing, joins Andrea on the podcast today to help you discover the true depths of your personal power and potentially release decades of shame and trauma. If you're ready to step into this healing work for yourself, listen to the full episode for a special offer! Sheila is the founder of the S Factor, an actress and producer, TEDx speaker, and 3x Oprah guest. Whether you'll be  tapping into your erotic energy for the first time or rediscovering it, you'll love Sheila's advice for unlocking your deepest empowerment.  Tune in to the next episode of This Magic Life on August 21st to hear Edwin Dorsey reveal how he followed his curiosity in college to create multiple serendipitous and successful career opportunities.  More Magic with Andrea: Watch This Magic Life on YouTube Sign up for Andrea's newsletter Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn Follow Andrea on Twitter Follow Andrea on ‍Instagram Join Andrea on Facebook Follow Andrea on TikTok In this episode, you'll discover: 05:06 Sheila shares the serendipitous moment that began her career journey 08:41 How watching men in a strip club taught Sheila about women's beauty 11:43 Why so many women experience a negative relationship with their bodies and sexuality 16:22 How negative sexual messaging shows up in our lives and bodies 22:46 The turning point when Sheila stopped imitating strippers and fell into her own erotic energy 27:37 Sheila reveals the exact moment her heart, soul, body, and mind connected 29:47 How Sheila decided to go from playing a stripper in a movie to starting her own business 32:43 Sheila shares her process for moving grief through dance 36:53 How young women can be their most embodies selves and thrive in the career world 44:15 Where we can start elevating each other as the masculine and feminine 51:19 Sheila reveals how she found freedom from body abuse and body image issues 54:33 Sheila's top advice for attracting more magic and serendipity to your life 56:10 The secret to the magic Sheila has experienced in her own life and career Resources to go deeper: Follow Sheila on Instagram Discover S Factor Watch Sheila's TEDx Talk Explore your own path to erotic embodiment Watch Sheila's Netflix documentary

    1 hr

  8. 08/07/2024

    AJ Eckstein: Why People Should Build Their Own Doors to Find Success - EP#14

    On This Magic Life, Andrea is joined by a successful 26-year old entrepreneur who was rejected from every business club in college… And how that failure became a pivotal experience for him to start creating his own amazing opportunities – not just at school, but in his post-grad career journey.  He's since gone on to found a start-up currently working to revolutionize LinkedIn Creator Marketing called Creator Match. AJ Eckstein, a self-proclaimed "late bloomer" shares how he went from being a lazy kid in high school who lacked determination and hustle to a TEDx speaker, the youngest ever Fast Company contributor, and trailblazing entrepreneur transforming LinkedIn into a creator's paradise. You'll learn why AJ believes it's normal not to be ambitious at a young age, how he transformed a failed club at USC into a thriving business culture for Latinx students after other more popular business clubs on campus had rejected him… And exactly why he lives by the belief that "95% of life is outbound." Listen to the full episode to hear how AJ's philosophy for running marathons translates into a philosophy for life, the story of why he encourages young people to "build their own door," and the importance of creating your own magic instead of waiting for it to happen to you. Plus, AJ reveals his biggest hack in mentorship and what you can do to attract more serendipity to your own life starting today. Tune in to the next episode of This Magic Life on August 14th to hear actress Sheila Kelley share how she discovered her erotic creature and soul's purpose by accident.  More Magic with Andrea: Watch This Magic Life on YouTube Sign up for Andrea's newsletter Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn Follow Andrea on Twitter Follow Andrea on ‍Instagram Join Andrea on Facebook Follow Andrea on TikTok In this episode, you'll discover: 04:59 AJ reveals why it's actually okay to be a late bloomer 07:04 Why the hardest line to cross in a marathon isn't the finish line 11:48 The importance of providing as much value as possible to your customers 15:00 Why students shouldn't worry about being considered a "try hard"  18:19 AJ's advice for when things really suck 22:00 The most valuable thing you can do from an investment standpoint 28:15 Why you absolutely have to do outbound, in marketing and in life 34:17 Why AJ wants higher highs and lower lows instead of a stable 9 - 5 job 36:33 What you can do today to become more magical and experience more serendipity 37:46 The secrets to the magic behind AJ's success in his career  39:45 Andrea's advice on how to uncover your passion Resources to go deeper: Follow AJ on Instagram Visit CreatorMatch Connect with AJ on LinkedIn Read AJ's work on FastCompany.com Check out The Final Round

    42 min
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This Magic Life is a podcast hosted by Andrea Koppel to inspire people to stop fearing their future and start learning how to create a career, and a life, they'll love. Through weekly interviews with powerhouse guests like Dave Asprey, Dr Joe Dispenza, Steven Kotler and Hala Taha, you'll hear stories about how embracing serendipitous encounters, events and experiences (good and bad) led them to discover their own perfect paths – and how you can too. These interviews uncover the randomness of how our post-grad careers really unfold – no matter what we studied – and the importance of listening to our intuition. Plus, you'll learn key life lessons you didn't get in the classroom like how to radically uplevel your quality of life, whether through biohacking, meditation, tantra, financial or health advice, networking, and beyond. Walk away each week with inspiration and insights to invite magic into your life in all areas, especially your career.

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