http://destinationdivingmaui.com destinationdiving@gmail.com This is a great story about someone following their heart and making their dreams come true. We’re talking about today’s guest, Michelle Trent, whom I met when I needed to hire a scuba diving guide during a recent trip in Maui. Soon after meeting, I knew I had to have Michelle on the show. Hers is a real inspiring story!

• How Brett built his foundation
• When Brett became passionate about film
• How Brett transitioned into a film career
• Having a large goal, and breaking it into smaller and achievable goals 
• 3 key elements Brett came up with to foster success
• The story behind Brett transitioning his career
• Brett’s first documentary he filmed
• Not having to spend money on marketing
• Brett’s perspective on leadership and what it means to him
• Challenges weddings had and letting go of stress
• Mindfulness and why it is so important
• Brett is more of a flow person verse an intention person
• Being more comfortable with the mysteries of your life
• Going through cycles to transform into who you are today

When we’re working towards a new goal, one question we hear is “how bad do you want it?” What are you willing to do to succeed? How hard are you willing to work. 

Sometimes, our goals and dreams are just fun words that sound nice rolling off the tongue, yet have nothing to back them up. This is not the case with Dave Russell. Dave went from sweeping floors at a music studio to becoming a multi-Grammy Award Winning Recording Engineer. Join us today as Dave shares his experience of working in the music industry and advice he has to offer. 

Show Highlights

• How Dave literally worked from the bottom up
• What artists look for when creating new records
• Working on Steely Dan’s record, “Two Against Nature," winning Dave multiple Grammys.
• The reason Dave quit playing guitar 
• Working with Walter Becker, Willie Nelson, George Benson, Michael McDonald, Dan Folgelberg and more.
• The relationship between Recording Engineer and Producer
• The most memorable albums Dave’s worked on over the years
• The problem he has with mixing
• Digital versus Analog

Resources:

russell-recording.net">Dave's Website

When we think about our favorite songs, we tend to think of the artist who sings them. What we don’t think about, however, is the amount of work and people that went into bringing it to life. The way artists have hundreds of people working to create tomorrow’s top hits, it takes just as many to put together a show to honor music and its makers. Today, Branden Chapman, Executive In Charge Of Production and Chief Business Development Officer, shares how he followed his passion for music and how it led to becoming a major executive and producer for the Recording Academy and Grammys.

Show Highlights

• The 2 things Branden always starts his projects with
• The importance of process management and creating a budget timeline
• What all goes into making the Grammys a success
• The impact gratitude has when working with a team
• The Academy and its work in promoting fair wages for those working behind the scenes
• How Branden manages his many responsibilities and holds onto his sanity
• The most important part that goes into making the Grammys happen
• Branden shares his experience of the night Whitney Houston died
• Branden’s opinion about the future of the music business
• The importance of diversity for Grammy voters

Resources:

https://www.grammy.com

https://www.grammy.com/recording-academy

https://www.grammy.com/musicares

https://www.grammymuseum.org

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On today’s episode, Andy shares with us the honor of sitting down with renowned Chef Roy Yamaguchi, as he shares his story. Chef Roy shares his experiences from coming to the United States for the first time to attend culinary school, starting his first restaurant in Los Angeles, and finally creating Roy’s in Hawaii. 

Listen in as Roy shares with Andy, as well as the rest of us, his passion, his mission, and his hopes for the future. 

Show Highlights:

• How HomeEc sparked Roy’s culinary path
• The moment he decided to commit to cooking and pursue Culinary school in America
• Roy shares his first experience of New York compared to living in Japan
• The reason Roy went with his gut on opening his restaurant in Hawaii, when everyone told him not to
• What Roy took away from Cheers and the influence that played in creating his restaurant 
• Roy shares the value of having a team and the importance of everyone having a voice
• Why sometimes you’ve got to let ideas marinate
• The difference in what makes a great Chef versus what makes a great Cook
• How social media has helped Roy personalize his guests’ dining experience
• How Roy manages to balance his work and personal life

Resources:

Roy Yamaguchi

Roy's Story

Roy's Fish & Seafood Cookbook

Roy's Feasts from Hawaii Cookbook

Roy's Hawaii Cooks Cookbook

Roy's Twitter

Roy's Facebook       

Simon T. Bailey is no stranger to success, even though he’s quite familiar with failure. 

At a young age, Simon was turned down for multiple sports teams-but he didn’t let that stop him. 

He left his first college after just one year and moved into a low-income neighborhood. His path took him to a high-level role, which he transitioned away from when it became clear his days as an employee there were numbered. 

But in every situation, Simon was constantly searching for a way to use what he was truly passionate about-- helping others to discover their inner brilliance.

Simon is unafraid to transform himself, to recognize the need to evolve. He understands this means putting yourself out there and potentially failing. 

He spends this episode sharing his experiences and dropping life-changing perspectives on how you can help yourself grow, forgive others, and take responsibility for pursuing your dreams and find success.

About Simon T. Bailey:

Simon T. Bailey helps people discover their inner brilliance. A best-selling author, Success Magazine’s 2018 Top 25, and renowned teacher, Simon has shaped the lives of more than 2 million people in 45 different countries. Simon is one of America’s Top 10 Most-Booked Corporate and Association Speakers and recently was inducted into the National Speaker’s Association Hall of Fame. Whether advising CEOs or speaking at a conference, Simon knows that everyone has the potential to be brilliant. Simon T. Bailey grew up in Buffalo, New York.

Show Highlights:

• What Simon was doing at 8 years old that forecasted his successful career today
• Simon’s experience trying out for sports and the impact failure had on him
• The surprising and memorable first public speech Simon gave
• Simon shares his experience moving by himself into a low-income neighborhood at 19
• The 3 questions Simon asked himself that were the catalyst for him to move into his business
• How Simon transitioned from a high-level leadership role at Disney to follow his dreams
• Why it’s important to have a mentor and how they make a difference
• How you can make a tangible impact in your life starting with 15 minutes each day
• The benefits of really engaging in therapy, especially for men

Links Mentioned in the Show:

SimonTBailey.com

Simon T. Bailey - Lynda Courses

Video Links:

https://vimeo.com/242164507

https://vimeo.com/247528559

https://vimeo.com/236607218

Other Links:

The Hottest Event Keynote Speakers for 2018 | ITA Group

https://www.success.com/article/25-successful-people-wholl-help-change-your-life-in-2018  

Our Courses: https://www.simontbailey.com/courses  - In particular, our Brilliant Presenter and Shift Your Brilliance courses

Social Media:

Twitter - @simontbailey

Facebook – www.facebook.com/simontbrillionaire/

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/simontbailey/

Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/simontbailey/

 Andy met Sifu Matthew in Maui and personally witnessed at least three people being healed. He heals people and helps them heal themselves using principles of science. Sifu has worked with well-known athletes, as can be seen in the video testimonials in his website, and helped them find restorative healing and optimal health. He says I'm not performing miracles. I'm using science. 

About Sifu Matthew:

Sifu is a Kung Fu Master, world renowned healer, athletic performance expert, and founder of The Martial Arts of Wellness. He is a master of understanding the electromagnetic forces of the body in relation to strength, wellness, and performance. He is known for his ability to regenerate body tissues, ligaments, and bones rapidly to activate the healing process. He is called “The Injury Whisperer.”  

Sifu currently runs wellness clinics in Los Angeles and provides specialized team programs and individual athlete mentorships worldwide. He lectures and educates athletes, doctors, and executives on understanding the human potential for rapid healing. He runs advanced corporate wellness platforms as well as intensive Executive Warrior Training Camps across the country. 

Show Highlights:

• There are fundamental laws and principles that heal our bodies, but we have come to rely on outside sources to try to heal
• The example of the stress of birth and the healing process that’s initiated in each newborn baby
• The principles are in us and are very scientific; if we allow them, they will work for us
• How Sifu began martial arts at age 3, growing up between Brooklyn and Boston as a very high-energy and hyperactive child
• The awareness of healing came from these martial arts
• Becoming aware of the electromagnetism in another’s body
• The definition of electromagnetic field: electricity in motion that every “body” has
• The science of the earth, particles, energy, and electromagnetism
• A look at the body as a microcosm of the universe
• Why the ocean has a calming and healing effect
• How we give off minerals when we communicate with each other
• Why some people have a greater capacity to “hold a field” and project magnetism
• How Sifu affects magnetic fields to facilitate healing
• “We always feel things, but we don’t always pay attention to it.”
• Why it doesn’t take much bacteria to turn a person’s system inside out
• In healing, go back to basics, which is that the body wants to heal itself, but can’t, because the healing code has been overridden by a bad code
• Sifu’s host of injuries from martial arts and sports and how he healed himself
• The example of a young mans quick healing and how nerves can regrow
• How Sifu heals from a distance
• Sifu’s services:working with professional athletes and CEO’s and various programs for everyday people—all geared toward helping people heal themselves and finding their optimal health. 

Links mentioned in the show:

www.themartialartsofwellness.com

Email Sifu: info@themartialartsofwellness.com

Find Sifu on Facebook: Martial Arts of Wellness

It was a tough show for Rayshun last week, and he finished in the bottom 2. The good news is that he was able to perform a different song and seek redemption - and boy, did he get it. Tune in to this special bonus episode where Andy catches up with Rayshun about last week's performances and we also get a little peek into what he's singing next week.

If you haven't listed to Rayshun's first interview, make sure you go back and listen - you won't be disappointed.

Rayshun Lamarr has officially put his voice in the arena-- it’s where he’s always known he wants it to be. As a singer since childhood, it would be easy to stay on a relatively safe course as an entertainer and rely on the talent he’s been recognized for since an early age. Instead, Rayshun creates opportunity after opportunity for himself to hone his craft and put himself up against the best. 

His first steady gig as a professional singer was with host Andy Kushner with a 10-piece party band called SoundConnection. Weddings were a huge entry point into Rayshun’s experience entertaining crowds on a stage and forging emotional connection live. 

His hearty experience on the stage prepared him for successfully auditioning for The Voice, where he is currently competing for the ultimate grand prize. Rayshun’s passion, tenacity, and joy are infectious and will make you want to cheer him on long after his time on The Voice ends.

About Rayshun:

Rayshun Lamarr hails from North Carolina and currently resides in the Washington, D.C. suburbs. Influenced by artists like Ella Fitzgerald and John Legend, he attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts and grew his musical talent over the years, taking on every opportunity available to sing and perform professionally for the past 13 years. Rayshun is currently competing on Season 14 of The Voice.

Show Highlights:

• Rayshun’s earliest memories of music and singing
• The dramatic story of Rayshun singing his very first solo
• The moment Rayshun knew he wanted to be a professional singer
• What Broadway dream Rayshun held close as an adolescent
• How Rayshun’s high school completely ignited his passion for the arts
• Rayshun shares his experience auditioning for Andy’s band, SoundConnection
• How singing for SoundConnection transformed his music career
• Stories of what it’s like to receive criticism in the entertainment industry
• Rayshun shares influential advice from his early mentors about staying humble
• Rayshun’s traumatic experiences from the day that led to his cancer diagnosis
• What motivates Rayshun to keep up his incredible energy on stage
• How Rayshun felt as he got ready to sing for his blind audition of The Voice
• Rayshun shares what made it difficult to choose between Adam Levine and Alicia Keys as his coach on The Voice
• Special insights from Rayshun’s time on The Voice so far, including hints at what’s to come

Links Mentioned in the Show:

The Voice - Rayshun’s blind audition

The Voice - Rayshun vs Tish Haynes Keys in the battle round

The Voice - Rayshun singing “Fallin” by Alicia Keys

Rayshun singing “Don’t Stop Believing” in Singapore  

Sound Connection