As I wrap-up Season 1, I’m blown away by the amazing things that have happened in the last nine months. I’ve traveled all over the world interviewing world class athletes, best-selling authors, high-performing founders and business leaders. Most recently, I earned a health and wellness certification from Villanova University. In today’s episode, I talk about how I’ve navigated the COVID19 pandemic, hit the reset button on my life and became a certified health coach who helps people live healthier, happier, more confident lives. I discuss how to create a future you’re passionate about and ways to stay the course when you’re feeling less-than-passionate. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/44 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

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044: Season 1 Finale with Howie Kra (Part 2)

These are strange times. Each day feels like a week, and each week feels like a month. And while it can all feel daunting at times, it’s also an opportunity to take stock of your life and make important changes, and support others who want to do the same. If we’re going to get through these times successfully, we must support each other emotionally, physically and spiritually as much as we can. In today’s episode, I catch up with Brenda on where I’ve been and what I’ve been doing as the world navigates a pandemic, enforced quarantines and a whole lot of craziness that can feel totally surreal. We talked about why we should all hit the “pause button” in our lives from time to time, why 24-hour news cycles are toxic to our health and wellness, and why I decided to stop worrying about my life and start living my passion. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/43 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

043: Season 1 Finale with Howie Kra (Part 1)

Brandon Steiner is no stranger to adversity. Early in his career, he opened a popular NYC sports club at a time when television-watching inside restaurants was unheard of. The first night he opened the doors to his club, he had zero patrons. The second night, he had one. “And that’s because I begged someone standing outside to please come in and give us a try,” he says half-joking. Three months later, the club had throngs of people waiting to get inside and some of the world’s most famous athletes seated at tables. In today’s episode, I interview Brandon Steiner, an author, speaker, serial entrepreneur and seminal figure in the world of sports business. Known as the “Godfather” of sports collectibles and memorabilia, Brandon is the founder and creator of The Steiner Agency, a marketing and talent agency that has worked with some of the biggest names in sports. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/42 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

042: Why You Gotta Have Courage in Life and Business with Brandon Steiner

Jason Frazell’s life was pretty good. As a salesman who worked for more than 15 years with technology startups, he worked with good companies on cool projects and received steady pay for his efforts. Life was good — it just wasn’t exceptional. So he hired a coach, and with the support of his family, set out to radically change his life. In this episode, I talk with entrepreneur and executive success coach Jason Frazell on the class that changed his life, why he hired a coach, the fears he had to overcome and the changes he needed to make to have an exceptional life. Jason shares his views on coaching and why he believes everyone needs a coach. In this episode we discuss: Why things always seem harder than they really are. How one improv class changed the course of Jason’s life. What coaching is and why it’s so important. The difference between coaching and therapy. And much, much more... Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/41 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

041: How To Change In the Face of Fear with Jason Frazell

When Kinsey Grant first appeared on Episode 17 - "How To Handle Change In A Changing World," no one could have predicted the radical changes the planet would undergo just a few months later as a result of Covid-19. It’s hard to say which changes will stick and which will fall away, but one thing’s for sure: how we live and how we do business around the world has indeed changed. And it will continue to change for years to come. Like most significant world events, we will come to describe life in terms of before COVID-19 and life after COVID-19. In today’s episode, I speak with Kinsey Grant, business editor of Morning Brew, an online newsletter with more than 2 million subscribers and host of the Brew’s popular Business Casual podcast. We discuss the latest post-COVID19 news, what’s happening in the stock market, retail, travel and food industries, and what’s next on Kinsey’s radar. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/40 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

040: How Business Leaders Are Responding To A Changing World with Kinsey Grant

For the last seven years, J.C. Doornick begins his daily Facebook Live show by greeting his viewers with this quippy intro: “Hi, my name is Dr. J.C. Doornick. I’m a recovering bullshit artist and I’ve been clean for 14 years.” On the outside, the former chiropractor was the picture of success – a beautiful family, thriving business and all the accolades anyone could want. On the inside, his life was a mess: his marriage was in shambles, his business was making him miserable and he had packed on so much weight he was deemed clinically obese. Once an accomplished athlete and driven businessman who regularly worked 80-100 hours per week, J.C. realized his success was not sustainable. He knew he needed to make a radical change. “The truth is, I was a bullshit artist,” he says. “I was afraid and I had zero confidence.” In today’s episode, I speak with health and transformation coach Jean-Claude Doornick on how to transform yourself from the inside-out, take your business from good to great, and bust through stagnation to create the life of your dreams. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/39 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

039: Transformation From the Inside Out with Dr. Jean-Claude Doornick

Two years ago, Jordan Harbinger’s career came to a screeching halt. Almost overnight, he went from having an enviable position hosting a popular podcast with millions of listeners around the world to being unemployed and spending sleepless nights worrying about his future. Jordan likes to say his COVID-like moment came two years early: it was unexpected, jarring and beyond his control — until, he discovered how to get out of his own way. In today’s episode, I interview Jordan Harbinger, creator and host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, one of the most popular podcast shows in the world with more than 6 million monthly downloads. Often referred to as “The Larry King of podcasting,” Jordan is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk show host, and a communications and social dynamics expert. Jordan and I talk about how to bounce back when circumstances beyond your control knock you down; and why having a strong social network is the key to getting back up. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/38 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

038: How to Survive a Major Setback with Jordan Harbinger

“Getting back to normal” is something we hear a lot about these days. But no one really knows what that will look like or if it’s even possible. Can we really ‘go back to normal’ after COVID19 has wreaked so much havoc around the world across all sectors of life? No one can say with any certainty how things will turn out, not even the experts. But one thing’s for sure: these are strange times we’re living in, and to get through them will require lots of preparation. In today’s episode, I talk about life BC (before coronavirus), DC (during coronavirus), and AC (after coronavirus). As you wait for daily, non-essential operations to resume, how are you using the downtime to prepare for life ‘after corona’? What activities are you devoting your time to that will improve your life and business? How are you preparing for the life you really want? Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/37 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

037: Preparation is Everything with Howie Kra

High-stakes situations force us to dig deep. Real deep. Sometimes that means having to summon up the physical toughness to get through life or death situations. And sometimes that means having the mental and emotional toughness to know when to stay the course — and when to pivot. No one knows this better than international speaker and retired Navy Seal Master Chief Steve Drum, who has led and developed high performance teams in the military and corporate America for more than 25 years. In today’s episode, Steve talks about the skills needed to survive — even thrive — in extreme conditions. He talks about the attributes of strong, effective leaders; the qualities of successful teams; and the focus and discipline needed to get through the long, hard slog of challenging times. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS... The three components that make-up toughness. The difference between toughness and resilience. How to build and develop successful teams. The art of building trust. And much, much more... Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/36 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com

036: Developing Mental and Emotional Toughness in Challenging Times with Steve Drum

Good communication with people you care about is hard work, even in the best of times. Throw a pandemic and stay-at-home orders into the mix, and the task seems monumental. For David Bulitt (a divorce attorney) and his wife, Julie Bulitt (a marriage and family therapist), good communication is the cornerstone of all great relationships, whether personal or professional. Unfortunately, most people suck at it. In today’s episode, relationship experts, authors and happily-married partners for 33 years, David and Julie Bulitt describe the 5 core conversations couples need to have for a healthy, happy relationship, and how to navigate the pitfalls people fall into when hashing out issues. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/35 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

035: The 5 Core Conversations Every Couple Should Have

Just five minutes with Julie Reisler is enough to turn a hardened cynic into a hopeful dreamer. Her energy, optimism and positive outlook on life are infectious. But she wasn’t always like that. For years, Julie struggled with food addiction, toxic relationships and people-pleasing. It left her feeling tired, depressed and anything but cheery. In today’s episode, life designer, author and host of “The You-Est You” podcast, Julie Reisler, describes how she learned to say no to the things that dragged her down, tune-in to her own needs and finally take control of her life. A master of reinvention, Julie believes everyone has the power to change for the better, even in the face of fear and uncertainty. All they have to do is decide. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/34 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

034: Becoming the “You-Est You” with Julie Reisler

As COVID-19 plays out around the planet, it’s easy to imagine the worst. After all, we’re in the midst of a global pandemic, and the stakes are high. But what do you think is worse: the coronavirus itself or the panic that has gripped the world? It’s hard to say. One thing is certain, though, your mind can be your most powerful ally or your worst enemy. It can be a friend that builds you up or a gremlin that tears you down. And nobody knows this better than Rick Carson. As the creator and author of Taming Your Gremlin, Carson has created a worldwide movement that helps empower people to take control of their lives by taking control of their thoughts. His Taming The Gremlin Method is a simple prescription for living a healthy, happy and productive life. In today’s episode, Rick describes how to tame the voices and thoughts in your head that keep you from living your best life and reaching your full potential. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/33 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

033: How to Tame The Gremlins in Your Mind with Rick Carson

At a time when terms like “social distancing”, “self quarantine” and “shelter-in-place” are becoming part of our everyday vernacular, nurturing important relationships is key to our personal and professional success. While we may not be able to carry on with business as usual, we shouldn’t neglect the people in our immediate and extended networks. Social distancing does not mean social isolation. In today’s episode, I talk about why it’s important to reach out to the people in our network to see how they’re doing; let them know what we’re up to; and ask how we can be of service. I discuss how to strengthen our relationships when we can’t socialize IRL, how to leverage technology to deepen interactions and why we all need to “Always Be Connecting.”   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/32 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

032: How To Strengthen Relationships in the Age of Social Distancing with Howie Kra

In times of joy, I turn to music. In times of stress, I turn to music. In fact, I can’t remember a time when music hasn’t had a profound impact on my mood. There’s something transformational about music that makes life more tolerable. No one understands that better than Paul Pellinger. As the co-founder of Recovery Unplugged, Paul Pellinger has been using music to help individuals struggling with substance abuse for nearly 30 years. He is an addiction treatment expert, best-selling author and music aficionado who uses music-based addiction treatment at Recovery Unplugged’s 8 treatment centers across the country. In today’s episode, Paul describes how music is being used to treat addiction and why it’s an effective tool in helping to save lives. To date, his “musical medicine” modality has helped thousands of people embrace treatment and recovery, with long-term sobriety rates five times higher than the national average.   Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/31 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

031: The Healing Power of Music with Paul Pellinger

Rami Odeh wasn’t a good runner. He wasn’t a good swimmer. In fact, as a kid, he wasn’t athletic at all. But over time, Rami’s ambitions grew and, with drive and determination, he went from barely being able to run around the block to running 100-mile races and competing in Ironman triathlons. How did he do that? “I don’t think about running 100 miles,” he says. “I think about running from aid station to aid station.” In today’s episode, author, speaker, coach and ultra-endurance athlete Rami Odeh talks about how our biggest moments of personal growth occur when we are able to transcend discomfort and difficulty. He talks about how to set, and reach, “big hairy audacious goals”, and why it’s crucial to learn to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Rami has dual master’s degrees in industrial psychology and exercise physiology, and is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a health and fitness specialist. As an amateur triathlete, obstacle course racer, and trail runner, Rami has completed over 300 running races, obstacle courses, and multi-sport events — including Ironman Florida in 1999, multiple 1/2 Ironman events and multiple on-and-off-road marathons — since 1992. Show Notes: HowieDoinIt.com/30 Subscribe, Rate, & Review: http://howiedoinit.com/subscribe Connect with Howie: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ask Howie: If you want Howie to answer your questions in an upcoming episode, drop him a line at questions@howiedoinit.com  

030: How To Quiet The Noise In Chaotic Times with Rami Odeh

This is HowieDoinIt — A podcast that explores the true stories of those who have been knocked down by life’s biggest challenges, and despite insurmountable odds, went on to achieve great success in both life & business. No matter who you are, or what your circumstances, we all experience moments that can take us off track — sometimes we just need a little inspiration to get back on it. This show is your reminder to keep moving forward and to keep taking action, but to also be grateful for where you are, because it will lead you to where you want to go. It’s about continuous improvement, revealing your full potential, never giving up, and finding the strength to pursue greatness, even during moments of doubt. Join Howie Kra, each week, as he interviews resilient humans who bravely faced their fears and boldly went beyond the imaginable. Master resiliency, and you’ll see that anything is possible! Visit https://howiedoinit.com/ for more information

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