Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

In episode 475, I chat with Ian Utile, whose first job was in carpentry but he soon found himself being an entrepreneur over and over again in technology.  Listen as he talks about: How he became an entrepreneur and where his interest in it came from and why he chose tech How he built one of the fastest growing companies in San Jose in tech How he sold his vision before the company even began How his company got acquired, what happened and how he felt after he was done What his decision making process is His thoughts on how to deal with anxiety What his new company attn.live is all about Why he calls himself a futurist

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about why we need do our due diligence and research before we post or re-share things social media and why it's important to think, research and care before you do something.  She also relates it to gossip and why we need to start caring more and taking responsibility for ourselves and humanity.  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 473 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segments which is all about mindset education consisting of experts sharing mindset education, our Connected Conversation series which is a generally a panel discussion on a topic that helps open your mind, it also includes the meditation and mantra series and now it will also include once a month a kid's perspective to help you open your mind to new ideas as well. Each month you'll be hearing from our kid co-host, Aiden.  On this episode, he interviews his grandma and it's sure to warm your heart and put a smile on your face as a reminder of the beauty of humanity, family and connection.  She chats about what it was like growing up in Mississippi, what it's like being one of 7 siblings, why there's only one race, what it was like in middle school and high school, why she always speaks her mind about justice, her great memories and regrets in life, plus she asks Aiden what his greatest memory is and what he hopes to a

In episode 472, I chat with Darcy Gaechter, the 1st Woman to Kayak the Amazon River From Source to Sea and author of Amazon Woman.  Listen as she talks about loving the outdoors her whole life, how she got into kayaking at age 19, why at age 35 she decided she wanted to kayak the Amazon river and who influenced her to do it, how she trained for this trip and why mental and emotional training is equally as important as physical training, what her 148 day trip was like, how to work as a team, how she felt accomplished but lost at the end of it all, what she's learned about herself and why she encourages everyone to say yes more often in life. 

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about why we need to start asking more questions and how to do them properly to get closer to what you want.  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

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In episode 469, I chat with Shannon Whittington RN MSN CCM LGBT Health she/her about how to make the trans community feel included in the work place. Listen as she talks about what it means to identify as transgender, what issues trans people face at work, how your work place can be more inclusive, why it's important to include trans people in your organization, plus how those who are trans can find jobs and ask the right questions in interviews to make sure it's an inclusive workplace. Everyone wants to feel included. For those that identify as trans, it can be hard to feel a sense of belonging and for organizations, they're not quite sure how to help make them feel included. When we remain curious and open, we learn, we grow and together we can all help one another feel extraordinary.

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about human flaws, how everyone has them and how to know the difference between one that is a problem and you shouldn't tolerate and the ones that aren't as big of a deal. Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 467 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation/mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of the Meditation Mantra series. This short Meditation Mantra is about decreasing overwhelm with gratitude.  Feeling overwhelmed and worry a lot?  Sometimes when we stop, pause and become grateful for what we do have, we shift our focus to the current moment and where we can be thankful.  Written and Read by Keri Roberts.

In episode 466, I chat with Professional Modern/Pop Violinist & Performer/Entertainer Kiev Morales who found a passion for violin at a young age after seeing someone play the instrument in a new way.  Listen as he talks about how as a young adult he plays daily for hours at the Santa Monica Pier in California, how he met and works with a drummer, how he's built a business playing at events, how he kept playing every night online during quarantine and how his favorite part is the way the audience interacts and gets inspired by his craft.  Plus you'll hear him play twice!  

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri ask you the question, how did you grow this summer?  Summer is always a time of growth.  Listen as she shares some easy ways to understand how you've grown even if you think you haven't.  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 464 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segment where I chat with various experts and a new series I call, Connected Conversations. Each episode will feature an episode from an expert teaching on a topic or a conversation with a group of other people discussing an important topic.  Each conversation will somehow relate to humanity, human connection, human rights or becoming a more extraordinary person. This episode is part of the Connected Conversations series where we talk about wellness.  Joining me in this chat is Emmanuel Arroyo of Rosewood Hotels and Spas and Stefan Sillner of Global Fitness Consulting.  In this discussion we chat about what wellness actually is and why it's important, how wellness companies are innovating during this challenging time, new wellness trends, why most people push wellness aside and how to change the mindset on making it a priority and also their words of advice for those working in the wellness industry.   

In episode 463, I chat with Larry Forletta who worked in law enforcement for 30 years.  Listen as he talks about his journey into being a private investigator and now a consultant, including why he got into this field, his thoughts on how the police are viewed and the responsibility law enforcement should take, how to know when it's time to leave law enforcement, how he keeps his mindset healthy, plus why we need to be more aware of our surroundings, how to find the right type of private investigator for your case, why evidence is the most important thing and how he suggests others can get into the field of being a private investigator.

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri chat about why we need to have conversations with people that are different than us and work in different careers in order to learn, grow and create. Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 461 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segments which is all about mindset education consisting of experts sharing mindset education, our Connected Conversation series which is a generally a panel discussion on a topic that helps open your mind, it also includes the meditation and mantra series and now it will also include once a month a kid's perspective to help you open your mind to new ideas as well. Each month you'll be hearing from a kid.  Aiden.  Aiden is 13 and he's caring and funny and introspective and curious.  Each month you'll hear him chat about things he's thinking about or maybe even a short interview he does. On this episode, he gives his thoughts on racial injustice, what's going on in the world from his perspective and his reminder we are all humans.

In episode 460, I chat with Matt Smith who worked in music and even studied music in college.  Listen as he shares his story about why a support system was important to him doing music early on, what it was like living with his grandfather as a young adult and how he learned more about his own father, why he left the music industry and chose to go into technology and why musicians can do great work in technology, how people can transition to a new career, how and why he began his own voice technology company and how his company is helping older adults feel less lonely and more independent. 

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri chat about why feedback matters.  We all want it and we all need to give it.  Learn why and how, plus a special thank you to our listeners.  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 458 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segment where I chat with various experts and panels in a series I call, Connected Conversations. Each episode will feature an episode from an expert teaching on a topic or a conversation with a group of people discussing an important topic.  Each conversation will somehow relate to humanity, human connection, human rights or becoming a more extraordinary person. This episode is part of the Connected Conversations series where I chat with IBM Global Executive, Pavel Ferreri.  You'll hear him tell his story of professional growth and how he got to where he is.  Then he goes into mindset, how he creates a mindset of growth in the professional world and his tips on how people can adjust their mindset to go after the professional career they want. 

In episode 457, I chat with Trevor Lohrbeer who always felt he was a terrible employee but a great entrepreneur and creator.  Listen as he talks about his journey into creating multiple businesses, what worked and what didn't, how to know when you need to take a break vs the idea is the right thing to pursue, how he created a software tool to help people do better life planning and how it helps people commit, allocate time and schedule things to make them happen, plus he talks about his love for dancing and barefoot running and his advice for those looking to start a business. 

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri's recent answer to a question she was asked in an interview: where does your mindset come from?  You'll hear her break it down and how to improve it.  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.