The IncreaseLife w Jackson Gage Jackson Gage

A charismatic visionary and transformational teacher, Kute Blackson offers a fresh, bold look at spiritual awareness for a whole new generation. Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute’s multicultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and a Ghanaian father has spanned four different continents. His unique lineage lay the foundation for his approach to breaking down barriers and unlocking an individual’s true gifts and greatness.
Though Kute was raised all over the world, he had always dreamed of life in America. As if by kismet, he won a green card just after finishing school in London. He came to America alone just months later, with no connections or prospects. When Kute arrived in Los Angeles, all he had to his name were two suitcases and the dream of seeking out the spiritual and self-help icons who had inspired him when he was a boy.
Kute quickly learned that the “outside-in” approach favored by so many in the personal development space had to become an inside-out approach. So he decided to create his own method—a process that liberates the individual and the true self at the core and then pushes those gifts outward into the universe. This helps the individual get in touch with who they really are. It is a process of breaking free—so that the individual can live, give, and share the truest expression of their self. This is what Kute calls “Liberated Living.”
“Kute Blackson is the real deal. His book ‘You. Are. The. One.’ will take you on a profound journey of self-discovery, and powerfully guide you to step into your greatness. He reminds you of the innate power you possess. This book is a bold wake up call to living your destiny!”
—John Gray, Author of the New York Times bestseller 'Men are From Mars, Women are from Venus'
“Kute Blackson is a leading visionary in the field of personal development. His work is remarkable, powerful, and will transform your life. You. Are. The. One. is a must read for all!!”
—Larry King, Emmy and Peabody winning talk show host

I first came across Crystal Blue in an article that she had written for the elephant journal entitled '11 Way Growing Up Abroad has ruined my daughters Life'. The article entered into my life with perfect synchronicity because at the time I was about 4 months out from selling everything that I owned and moving to Kauai with my wife and two daughters, 7 and 10 at the time. My daughters had spent the first portion of their life in the same town in California, surrounded by the comfort of family and friends so taking them away from everything they knew was a scary thing to do. Just like any aspect of raising children, you never really know if you are doing the right thing. I sit at night and I ponder and discuss my decisions as a parent  and how what I am doing will effect my daughters. Excellent parenting requires a constant check and balance system. I knew one thing, I had to get them out of the materialistic consumer influence that they were surrounded by at the time ini a conservative town in California.
When i read crystal’s article it solidified the move for me. I was going to move no  matter what, but reading the article literally brought tears to my eyes because it was a strong confirmation that I was doing the right thing for my daughters lives. I found out who wrote the article and I sent her a message thanking her for her work. I then began following her blog online, the enlightened globetrekker. I been able to watch Crystal and her daughter River traverse the globe experiencing the ultimate freedom of life.
 
Crystal took a leap of faith and left the conventional life to be able to do 
the things that she loves, be with her daughter all of the time, travel, help people and serve. Whats beautiful is, that through taking the leap and authentically sharing her passion with the world through her blog while remaining unattached to the outcome, a business began to take shape. Now Crystal is living the dream that most keep hidden away in their hearts for a lifetime, she is doing only the things she loves and has generated an income doing it.
She's a writer, an international educator, an anthropologist, adventurer, mindful liver, world traveler, blogger at enlightened globe trekker.com, writer for the elephant journal, founder of enlightened globetrekker adventure and most importantly a magnificent mother to her amazing daughter River...
Check out Ep:009 of the IncreaseLife Podcast to be inspired and learn from Crystal's powerful story.

Like many of my guests, I met Big Will on Facebook. I was immediately drawn to the authentic energy and positive vibe that Will displayed on a daily basis. Will Robertson represents everything that the IncreaseLife stands for, authenticity, fearlessness and freedom. It was an honor speaking with Big Will, his story will definitely inspire you to be true to and believe in yourself and to never be afraid to go after your vision. Will Robertson was born in New Orleans and grew up in Los Angelas, CA. Will started playing sports to overcome a nagging struggle with obesity. Transitioning from football and MMA , Will has found his home in the world of Fitness Coaching. Will’s OC gym, Wardance, is rapidly growing as an empire, helping clients to reach their full potential on all levels of mind, body and soul. Will believes that, “Overcoming life's obstacles takes more than just exercise. It takes the full package of learning who you really are and living the best life possible to YOU.” Will’s mission is one of inspiration, working to spark a "pay it forward" attitude in the hearts of those he meets. As I listened to Will's story, I realized that it plays out exactly like a book on success principles, with mindset being a key ingredient. Please pay close attention to his story and extract the clues that you can apply to your life to find a higher level of success. When the student is ready the teacher will appear.

I first came across Ed Herzog through a powerful article that he had written for the world renown media publication, The Elephant Journal. The article was entitled, '5 Steps: How to Really Make our Life our Own. I strongly resonated with this article andI immediately connected with Ed through social media. Although he resides in Bogata, Columbia and I on the island of Kauai, HI, we were able to connect on a deep level because we share the same mission, freeing people from the chains of want and misery. Ed Herzog is a life and career coach whose mission is to help men create lives of passion, purpose, and fulfillment. Click here to enroll in his free 7-day course MAN ON PURPOSE. Show Notes: 3:30 Ed shares his story 8:40 What gave you the courage to take the leap of faith 11:07 Ed explains the process he went through to escape the conventional life 16:30 Ed shares his view on why so many people are "OK" with a mediocre life 18:50 Ed gives advice to people who want to take a leap of faith into the unconventional life but don't know where to start. 22:05 Where are you headed if you stay on your current course? 25:20 Catalyzing escape for parents 30:00 Ed explains the "Four Great truths of his life"- The 1st Great Truth "Life is Precious" 32:30 The 2nd Great truth: "we all have greatness within us" 35:10 3rd Great Truth: "Ordinary moments matter just as much as extraordinary moments" 37:40 The 4th great truth: "We have an opportunity and a responsibility to create a planet that works for all living beings." 41:30 Ed goes back in time to give his 18 year old self advice to avoid the pitfalls of life. 44:00 Ed talks about the importance of travel in personal development 45:40 Ed explains his free 7 day "Man on Purpose" course available on his website EdHerzog.com

William Dennis is a 31 year old retired police officer. He retired at a young age due to injuries sustained on the job. He admits that at one point, he based his identity on being a police officer and when he got injured he did not know what to do with his life, being a Police Officer defined who he was. By pushing himself through growth and shifting his paradigms, he began to realize that being injured and having to leave a career he was passionate about was not a curse as he had initially perceived it, but a huge blessing. William is dedicated to educating and coaching others on the potential that they hold within themselves. This episode is more of an open mastermind conversation and we cover many topics including the pressure of being a great parent, the fear of not being accepted socially, finding your passion, prescription drugs, personal development, excellent books and ideas, marijuana, UFC, life and a bunch of other great shit...

I first met Michael J Allen at the Oneness Center in Fresno CA a few years back. He was new to the community and he had an energy about him that I had not encountered in my life up until that point. He was calm and happy and it seemed as though positive energy was emanating from his being. I was moved by his presence. Michael began speaking at the Oneness center and I was thoroughly impressed, he was powerfully inspiring and he held the attention and emotion of the crowd very well, all while giving impromptu speeches that seemed to flow from him effortlessly. I later learned that Michael began his spiritual journey under the tutelage of world renown spiritual leader and transformation teacher, Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith. Michael Allen is a powerful human who has dedicated himself to self transformation and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with whomever is searching for it. When the student is ready the teacher will appear. Tune into this episode to hear from one of the greatest teachers that I have yet to encounter on my journey here on Earth. Michael is a registered license MFTI with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Practicing therapist with Integral Community Solutions Institute. Counseling individuals, teens, men, couples, groups, and families. Michael created and has been facilitating a program called “The Incarceration of The Mind.” This program was designed for men & women teaching Emotional Intelligence (EI) the power of thoughts, feelings, and emotion. In 1998, he began speaking in school settings to teach young people ways to break down barriers between individuals and groups, and to create a more peaceful and loving school climate. Michael facilitated the national Emmy award-winning program Challenge Day for ten years. Teaching the importance of understanding social oppression and cultural differences. In 2008, Michael created successful life planning for teens. The focus is coaching teens to create a successful life plan. Beginning with education, personal leadership, character development, & Emotional Intelligence (EI). Show Notes 5:10 -Who is Michael J Allen 9:20- How did you develop your philosophy on life 13:00 Michael discusses his current work 15:40 How to control our thoughts and change them from positive to negative 21:50 Michael discusses his public speaking skills and techniques 25:20 How do we begin changing our limiting belief system 29:10 Michael explains how we can direct our lives with our thoughts 36:20 Michael explains how all people want growth in there lives regardless of who the are 38:20 How to live in the present moment 41:20 Michael discusses what people can do if they want their life to increase 44:13 The importance of changing our belief systems to find success 46:40 Michael gives his parting advice and words of wisdom to anybody on the path of personal growth