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Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   Are you being real about how you celebrate your birthday?   It seems that everyone has a different relationship with their special day.  Some people make it a point to let everyone know it's coming up and that they're invited to join the celebration. Others are dead set on keeping it a secret from the world. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, it tells a lot about you (or in this case 'TEL's, tune in to see what we mean)!   In this Episode 207 of Are You Being Real, Mark goes deep into birthdays and why they matter.  He talks about what inspired him to send out birthday videos to all of his friends, what it's like to be on the receiving end of videos, what his relationship to his own birthday is like, and he shares important tips to help us avoid the 'birthday blues' and how we can acknowledge and celebrate others even when it's not their birthday.   Tune in and leave us a review!     Connect with Mark: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter      Show Notes: -What birthdays 'TEL' ab

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   1 MILLION plastic bottles are purchased every minute and nearly 80% of them end up in the landfills and oceans, further contributing to the deterioration of the planet.     Big beverage companies have convinced us that bottled water is better than tap. And it is (for their sales reports). According to some, the bottling industry has been lying to us and their control on selling water is causing more harm than good for the environment. There are definitely ways to eliminate our wasteful usage of plastic and Samuel Ian Rosen is leading the way with his newest venture called 'Tap.'   By creating 'the Google Maps of water', Samuel is empowering others to be mindful of their plastic usage by carrying their own reusable bottle and knowing where they can get clean, potable water as they go about their city.   Why did he start this company? How does the app actually work? Can it really make a difference?   Find out by tuning in to Episode 206! Samuel and Mark also discuss Samuel's c

We live in a time where the consumption of goods for one group is through the roof and there is an immense scarcity for others. Friendships and families are feeling the strain of an ever-increasing divide due to political opinions. Kids and adults alike are experiencing new levels of anxiety and stress from their digital lives. In short, there's a lot of work to be done if we want to preserve the planet, our society, and our relationships.   It starts with "Love."   My guest for this week is Leslie Coutterand. She's a TEDx speaker, filmmaker, and former actor turned activist. She's on a mission to impact the world and inspire everyone to share more of what she feels the world needs most: Love--Love towards each other, love towards the planet, love towards ourselves. And one of the tools she's using is her upcoming documentary titled "I Love, Therefore, I Am," which is sure to move you to act with love towards others.   In this episode, Leslie dives into why the subject of 'love' has become her passion, some o

We've all felt like a 'fish out of water' or experienced challenges in our lives that make us want to hide to protect ourselves, both physically and emotionally. As an empath, Sloane Trugman struggled to be in environments that were too intense,  and so her place of choice was under the bed or in the closet where she spent much of her time as a child.   But as Sloane grew up, she began to realize that she could use her empathy and ability to see and recognize the diversity around her to help others. Whether it's standing up to bullying or speaking to The United Nations about digital data rights, she's using her skills to make a difference in the world.   In Episode 204, Mark goes deep with Sloane to discuss what events in her life most greatly contributed to her development, why Sloane is so passionate about data and understanding the relationship between humans and machines, and why Mark feels she's a great friend.   If you've been hiding who you are and are ready to embrace your gifts and use them for good

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   When Chris started creating MyIntent bracelets for people, it started as a passion project. But it's become so much more than that. It's turned into a worldwide movement that's reached the wrists and necks many thousands of people, including celebrities like Larry King, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Conan O'Brien, and Kanye West (on the cover of TIME Magazine).   While these jewelry pieces are helping the wearer connect with their intention, they are also sparking unique conversations among strangers and creating a deeper connection between the person giving the piece and the person receiving it. And because Chris is providing the tools to make these pieces to whoever wants them, he's paving the way for greater impact and positivity all around the world.   Curious about the origins of MyIntent? Want to know which personal development programs have influenced Chris and Mark the most? Are you ready to create your word for 2019 and make this the best year yet? Then tune into to Episode 203 o

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   "Take pride in how far you've come. Have faith in how far you'll go."   This is Mark's way of saying goodbye to the passing year and ringing in the new. For some, the new year is an arbitrary date that holds no real significance. For others, it can be a truly life-changing moment of renewal. What it means for you is entirely in your hands. Every moment, including the arrival of the new year, is a new moment to choose who you want to be.   If you're ready to check in with yourself and prepare for the best year yet, tune in to Mark's latest solo round: Episode 202 of Are You Being Real!  He gets real about his biggest challenges and most surprising moments of success in 2018, why 'perspective' was so crucial for this year, what he's setting his sights on for 2019, and he also shares a framework on how you can assess your own check in with yourself for a brighter future!   May you have the happiest of holidays full of realness and joy!   Connect with Mark: Instagram | Facebook

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   “Very few people are born as natural leaders. Most people make a choice to step into it.”   What do you do once you've mastered your work? You teach and pass it on to others.   That's what Michael Strasner is currently all about.   He's a trainer, coach, and best selling author that has worked for more than 30 years on helping others change their lives through Transformational work. But now he's getting to the point where he feels called to turn over the reigns to others to continue his work and go beyond what he's done. His mission for his work at this time is to teach, mentor, and raise up the leaders of tomorrow through his training and his new book, Mastering Leadership: Shift The Drift and Change The World.   If you're ready to step up and acquire the distinctions of true leadership, tune in to Episode 201 of Are You Being Real.  Michael and Mark go into what it means to 'be who you truly are,' the top 3 distinctions from his book that influence authenticity, why Michae

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   For the past few years, Mark has put in work, week after week, to bring the Are You Being Real podcast to your earbuds and have each episode provide a clue to what it means to discover and be who we truly are, even when it’s not easy.   Becoming "who you truly are" is a beautiful concept, but from Mark's experience, "it's fucking hard." Even after participating in over 200 recordings, many workshops, and conducting focused research on each of his guests, it’s still not an easy thing to identify.   But one thing is certain: there have been a lot of lessons along the way and there will be many more to discover as he refines his vision and new opportunities unfold.   Tune in to Episode 200 to hear all about them.  Not only does he dive into the lessons he’s learned, but he also talks about real struggles he has encountered with the podcast, stuff that he continues to work on personally, what the future holds for the podcast, and why he’s excited for his latest and loftiest proj

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   What's the price you would pay to reach your dreams? Would you work night and day? Would you be willing to lose your friends? Would you let your familial relationships whither away? Would you let your health deteriorate?   Welcome to Ajit Nawalkha's former life.   What do you do when you reach the pinnacle of the corporate ladder and the only question that comes up within is "Is this all there is?"   For many, stepping down as CEO at Mindvalley could have signified the end, but for Ajit, it was only the beginning of a higher, more fulfilling life. Today, he enjoys greater health, an amazing work-life balance, a loving relationship with Neeta Bhushan, a newborn baby, success as an author, and a life of 'living big.'  He's truly lived an inspiring life. And now, with his new book, Live Big: The Entrepreneur's Guide To Passion, Practicality, and Purpose,  he's sharing the keys to living that life with the world.   If you're curious to experience what it means to 'live big,' tun

  Creating art is a way for us to take who we are and express it in a way that makes it easier for others to understand. But with vulnerable expression comes the risk of judgment and rejection. Whether it comes from others and from ourselves, that fear of judgment can tempt us to hold back from letting others see us and our art. Case in point:  talented singer-songwriter Elisa Rose.   Even though Elisa’s music radiates with messages of healing and awakening that everyone can appreciate, she still held back from releasing her album, "Breath & Bones," even though it was already finished two and a half years ago. Thankfully, she recently released her music and is discovering more positive feedback than she could have imagined and is experiencing the joy of sharing for the sake of sharing.   Tune into Episode 198 of Are You Being Real to hear what exactly led to her releasing her album, what her creative process is like, how growing up on a commune influenced her work, what’s truly driving her desire to creat

Money has been in use for thousands of years. It's interwoven into the very fabric of our society. And while money is a tool everyone can learn to master, we each have a different relationship with it.   Are you being real about your relationship with money? Chris Girbes-Pierce wants you to be.   Even though Chris's childhood experience with money could easily be described as "bleak, challenging, and negative," that didn't stop Chris from studying the ins and outs of the financial world and becoming financially successful. Today, he helps hundreds of people create a plan and vision for their financial well-being and helps them execute on it.   If you're ready to start talking about and managing your money, tun into Episode Episode 197 of Are You Being Real.  Chris sits down with Mark to discuss childhood experiences that shaped his first opinions about money, challenges he's faced on the road to financial abundance, the keys to being happy regardless of your socioeconomic status, and other tried-and-true prac

  Sebastian Terry is tv host, TEDx speaker, and an advocate for kindness. But while he has always longed for connection, he didn't always have the scope of impact on others as he does now.   When he was younger, Sebastian tried playing into the status quo.  He played sports, he got a degree from college, and he started his own business. Yet, he still ended up feeling lost and without purpose.   It wasn't until the death of a close friend that he stopped to evaluate and realized that sticking to the status quo wasn't helping him find his purpose. So he created a list of 100 things to accomplish before he dies.  As he progressed on that list, he had the realized that what truly brought fulfillment for him was to help others work on their own list of things to accomplish. This realization helped sparked the 100 Things show on Go90 and the new app to marry kindness and connection called KINDSUM which is bound to make real worldwide impact.   Being kind and connecting with others often comes down to just being wil

  When life isn't working out the way we want it to, we naturally look for reasons and explanations to make sense of our results.  Maybe it's the economy, maybe it's the president, maybe it's the power structures, and maybe it's even an act of a higher power. But have you ever thought that maybe it's just you?   Are you being real about the bullshit in your life?   Lauren Zander is here to make sure we are. She's an author, coach, public speaker, and the co-founder of The Handel Group, a successful coaching organization whose methods are taught in over 35 major universities. In Episode 195 of Are You Being Real, Lauren joins Mark Shapiro in the studio to talk about how to cut the crap, face our fears, and love our life. If you're ready to let go of what's truly holding you back and let your freak flag fly, tune in!   Connect with Lauren: The Handel Group | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Connect with Mark:  Instagram   Show Notes: -Why Lauren wears feathers in her hair and doesn't care what people think. -Wha

We're taught at a young age that it's important to tell the truth, but the truth is, we all lie.  We lie to protect others, to protect ourselves, for the rush, or simply to be polite. We tell big lies, small white lies, and omit truths. But what would our life be like if we actually made it a priority to tell the truth boldly and resolutely at all times?   As Pauly Ting, founder of Bold&Resolute, says: "It's f***ing scary."   On Episode 194 of the Are You Being Real Podcast, Mark and Pauly have one of the most raw and truth-filled conversations ever recorded for the podcast.  Pauly gets real about the challenges of running a company based truth and living truthfully in his own life, his divorce, what radical honesty should look like, and how to tell the truth, regardless of your circumstances.  It's not enough to speak your truth. You need to speak it effectively!  Tune in to listen to this mic-drop of an episode!   Connect with Pauly:  Bold&Resolute | WhoIsPaulyTing.com | Facebook | Instagram Connec

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   Many people grow up wanting to learn to play an instrument like their musical idols, someday meet their favorite bands, or even become rockstars.  But have you ever stopped to think what would happen if you actually accomplished all of that and then realized that you've burned out and your dream no longer fulfills you?  Ask Tatiana DeMaria, she experienced it first hand after coming off a 1,000 show tour.   In Episode 193 of Are You Being Real Podcast, Tatiana and Mark sit down to discuss how to bounce back once you've burned out, how to find your true authentic voice on and off the stage, how her new music explores subjects she's avoided in the past, and how your self-expression and creative passions can be of service to others.   Connect with Tatiana:  Facebook | TatianaDeMaria.com | YouTube  | Instagram | MySpace   Show Notes: -The story of how Tatiana found success while she was in high school and dealt with burnout after many years of touring. -An idea of what her new m

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   If achieving your goals, feeling like your best self, or even finding the love of your life was as easy as taking one pill, would you do it?  Robbe Richman, the author of The Culture Blueprint and founder of Xpill, believes it's possible.   He's helped hundreds of people, massive influencer and regular people alike, go through the Xpill activation process to see and feel the difference in their life. It's not what's in the pill that matters (what's in it will actually surprise you). It's the intention and decision behind taking it that matters.   On this episode of the Are You Being Real Podcast, Mark sits down with Robbe to talk about some of the aftermath of releasing his tell-all about his love life (Episode 190) and what's changing in his life and business because of it.  Robbe and Mark also talk about what the Xpill activation process is and they both take one for different reasons while the audio is rolling.  If you're interested in learning about how this process work

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   In our celebrity-driven culture, it’s easy to fall into the trap of focusing solely on our outward appearance and the image we want to project. It’s especially tough when you grow up in the fashion world as Suze Yalof Schwartz did.  Through her hard work, she became known as The Fairy Godmother of Makeovers and a lynchpin of outward transformation at Elle, Marie Claire, and Vogue and many shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show.  But now, she’s focusing on a more legacy-driven mission that centers around transforming people on the inside first all through a minimum of ten minutes a day.   On Episode 191 of the Are You Being Real Podcast, I sit down with Suze Yalof Schwartz, founder of Unplug Meditation and author of Unplug: A Simple Guide to Meditation for Busy Skeptics and Modern Soul Seekers.  She talks about why she went from a ‘dream job’ in the fashion industry to her new meditation venture with Unplug, how meditation can truly be accessible for anyone, and some really

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   For the past 189 episodes, Mark has gotten his guests to open up about all sorts of real and raw topics.  But for the first time in three years, he's going fully solo and opening up about one of his most important life-long quests: to find romantic love.   Ever since Mark was a kid, he had dreams of finding 'the love of his life' and starting a family. Now, at age 36, he finds himself single after experiencing incredible highs and devastating lows.  While experiencing a fraction of the frustration he's felt would be enough for some to swear off their pursuit of love, it's only caused him to strengthen his resolve and double-down on calling in the person he desires.   In Episode 190, Mark gets real about what's worked romantically for him and what has not. He shares how his vision for his soulmate has evolved over the past years, embarrassing and frustrating experiences with technology, lessons learned from going on 100+ first dates, and how his marriage and divorce has shape

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   As human beings, we crave the safety, love, and acceptance of others and are edified when we can return the same. It's what's driven us to gather into tribes, families, and other forms of community since the beginning of time.  However, we may find from time to time that the communities we find ourselves in may not fully meet our expectations or vision for what they could be. How would your life be different if you could cultivate your own community, just as you envision it? "Details make everything." In Episode 189 of the Are You Being Real Podcast, Mark sits down with former Summit Series executive and co-found of Open-Circles.co, David Denberg.  David is a master community builder and relationship manager and is one of the most energetic and charismatic individuals Mark has ever met.  Tune in and listen as David shares his philosophy on community and what it takes to build it,  some tried-and-true tips and tricks he's used to create events and gatherings that leave a last

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes   Imagine being able to always feel it seems that everything you want and need is showing up for you at the same time and everything is in your favor.  Wouldn’t that be amazing? Jackie thinks so, and she’s here to help us make that a reality for us by showing us the basic of how to tap into our flow consciousness. On Episode 188, Mark sits down with the co-founder of The Flow Consciousness Institute and author of the upcoming book Flow: The Art of Effortless Living, Jackie Knechtel.  She one of the most well-traveled, energetic people I know and she is a master at living intentionally in flow. In this episode, she shows us how we can learn to more easily follow the breadcrumbs that life leaves in our path, how we should look at goal setting when we’re looking to get in and stay in flow, and why our society’s obsession with making everything harder is completely bullshit.     Connect with Jackie:  Flow-Mastery.com | JackieKnechtel.com | Instagram   Show Notes: -What it means to