The Dream Catcher Podcast

Why Generosity is the Key to Effective Networking

Today, success is increasingly dependent on the quality of our personal connections. Social capital is the new currency that’s essential to us getting ahead.

Yet many of us are uneasy with the idea of engaging strangers in small talk with the prime motive of upward mobility. Fortunately, there’s a more humane approach towards networking that adds value.

In this week’s episode, I describe this new orientation to networking and its benefits; as well how you can shift from a mindset of self-interest to one of service and generosity.  

[Interview] How Travel Can Inspire You to Grow and Contribute (feat. Jennifer Morilla)

As some who loves to travel, I’ve experienced its benefits firsthand. It’s exposed me to many cultures and broadened my horizons. My guest today, Jennifer Morilla, shares the same passion for traveling as I do. But unlike me, she does it for a living.

Jennifer, also known as the Social Girl Traveler, is a travel influencer, driven to create an impact through various social initiatives.  After starting her career in the New York agency world, she  decided to use her knowledge in Social Entrepreneurship to start her own projects.

After traveling to 42 countries in 6 continents, she continues to grow as an ambassador to young professionals teaching them how to turn their passion into a purposeful career.

Join me for my interview with Jennifer, where we talk about how you can benefit from exploring the world and how we can get the most of your trips. She also shares some tips on how to travel on budget and use what we learn from our journeys to create an impact on the world.

4 Signs That You Need to Reinvent Yourself

Today, change is happening at break-neck speed. Unlike our parents and grandparents, who grew up in an era when it was okay for people to stick with the old ways, reinventing ourselves is essential to our progress, in both our personal and professional life.  

Yet change doesn’t come so easily to most of us because of the discomfort it often brings. It’s also tough to determine when we need to reinvent ourselves. These windows of time are tough to pick up, unless we’re tuned in.

In this episode, I describe four classic signs which indicate that it’s the right time to reinvent yourself and your life circumstances.

The Role of Luck in Success

Luck has always been considered to be an elusive and mysterious force that could potentially transform the trajectory of our lives.

We mistakenly believe that it touches the lives of only the privileged such as lottery winners, heirs to family fortunes or anyone else who appears to have instant success.

But the truth is that luck is something that is absolutely in our hands and we have the power to influence lady luck through the decisions and actions that we take.

In this episode, I outline some the key qualities that have been consistently demonstrated by the individuals who are considered being lucky. Those traits can easily be incorporated into your character.

How to Stop Worrying About Things That Don’t Really Matter

Let’s face it - most of us are guilty of being worriers at some point. We’ve all experienced the effects of an overactive mind - when our fears escalate to a point where they take on a life of their own. Our worrisome thoughts put a damper on everything, including all the positive things that happen to us.

Although constructive problem-solving is essential for us to function at peak performance, we should be able to recognize when our ruminating has become excessive and is stressing us out.

The good news is that, with awareness, we can break the cycle of obsessive thinking. The secret to doing this is knowing what does and doesn’t matter to us. In this episode, I offer three steps that can help you through this process which will increase the quality of your thinking (and your life).

[Interview] The Healing Powers of Homeopathy (feat. Elena Upton)

Most of us grew up accustomed to conventional remedies that were prescribed to us by medical professionals and caretakers. We’re unaware that there’s a treasure trove of natural health remedies to heal common health symptoms based on an alternative field of medicine known as homeopathy.

To tell us more about it, I invited Elena Upton. Elena is a classically trained Homeopath, author and lecturer with nearly 30 years experience in the natural health field. After completing a doctorate program at the American University of Complimentary Medicine, she trained with many exceptional homeopaths and eventually founded her own clinic in Southern California.  

During our conversation, we cover a range of topics from the benefits of alternative medicine to how homeopathy differs from conventional medicine. We also speak about the mind body connection and how we can use this knowledge to live a life of maximum vitality.

Why Learning About Other Cultures Enriches You

I’ve found that one of the best ways to get out of a mental rut is by immersing ourselves in new cultures. Experiencing a new culture is like entering a whole new world of sights, sounds, smells, and textures. We get exposed to new beliefs and perspectives.

Yet, if you grew up in an environment where you weren’t encouraged to intermingle with people who were different from you, or if you’re just too busy, you might find the idea of cultural immersion to be intimidating and out of reach.

In this podcast episode, I describe the meaning and origin of cultures and how interacting with other cultures benefits us and the world at large.

4 Ways to Channel Your Inner Child

The rapid pace of modern life has caused people to be  tired, overwhelmed and just so serious about everything in life. No doubt, we all face real-world challenges such as raising a family, and making a living, but if we take life too seriously, we might miss out on all the fun that life has to offer.

I believe that returning to a childlike state can prevent us from falling into this trap. Re-connecting with our “child-like” sensibilities will only will it add more joy to our lives, but empower us to dream big and take action on those dreams.

During this episode, I outline some guidelines on identifying fun activities that you would most resonate with. You’ll see how getting in touch with your inner child can help you let go of limiting beliefs and live your life from a place of authenticity and faith.

4 Keys to Being Persuasive and Influential

The ability to persuade people is, unquestionably, a trait that can take us straight to the top of any field. Whether it’s at work or your personal life, knowing your worth and showcasing yourself in a way that appeals to others, is essential to ‘selling yourself’.

Yet, this isn’t easy to accomplish as most people have developed a natural resistance to persuasion and dismiss anything that seems “salesy’. A pushy and loud persuasive approach just won’t work anymore.

In this episode, I'll describe how you can adopt a progressive way of influencing others that creates win-win situations. You’ll see that when you’re honest and real in your approach to influence, the right people will gravitate towards you and support your mission.

[Interview] How to Experience Freedom within Ourselves and in Relationships (feat. Dr Dravon James)

These days, there’s a lot of talk about financial freedom and how to achieve it. But how many of us know what it means to be free from within? How can we free ourselves from those self-imposed limitations that prevent us from living fully expressed lives?

To help me answer these questions, I invited Dr. Dravon James. She is the founder of Everyday Peace. She has a doctorate degree in pharmacy and has worked as a pharmacist all of her life. She' a motivational speaker and the author of Freedom is Your Birthright, and an actress whose career credits include a recurring role on HBO's acclaimed "The Wire", many stage plays, and independent films

Join us for this for inspiring conversation, where Dr. Dravon and I, touch on some of the key ways that we can unleash our greatness into the world by overcoming fears and pain from the past. We also discuss some steps that we can take to have open and loving relationships.