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Pushing Through Doubt to Get Published

"I got rejected before I got published 300 times. But I had that sense of, 'I know I'm meant to do this,' which I call a soulgasm!" We are thrilled to introduce new contributor Emma Mildon, Author and Spiritual Activist! It makes us feel better that even an international bestselling author faces self-doubt and the fear of rejection. Emma is the international bestselling author of The Soul Searcher’s Handbook and the recently released Evolution of Goddess. She's also the Co-Host of the 1111 Podcast. And, she's our first contributor from New Zealand! Emma is an amazingly warm and down-to-earth human, and we are so pleased that we got to sit down with her and delve into life's big questions! Get more inspiration from Emma at http://bit.ly/AOEmmaMildon.

You Shouldn't Fear Your Masculinity

"The world needs for men to show up, to listen, to in some ways step aside. But men also need to be powerful in supporting themselves!" New contributor Dan MacCombie, Entrepreneur and Coach, has some super important - and wonderfully balanced and honest - insights about modern masculinity. "We need to learn how to build a new model of what grounded, authentic, connected, powerful masculinity is!" Dan is one of the Founders of Runa, and he currently works as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Dev Equity. He also develops programming to support men and entrepreneurs. Dan brought amazing realness and vulnerability to his interview. Check out his videos at http://bit.ly/AODanMacCombie! #masculinity #vulnerability #ToxicMasculinity #society #culture

The Mysterious Man at the Chapel in Spain

We got major chills when we first heard this story from new contributor Jen M. Morilla, The Social Girl Traveler and Impact Travel Influencer! Jen's encounter with a mysterious man outside a chapel in Seville, Spain, floored us - watch until the end to see why! We had such a good time interviewing Jen. Watch her energy-filled videos at http://bit.ly/AOJenniferMorilla! #travel #Spain #aging #chapel #ghost

Defining Myself As An Indian American

"I ended up learning a lot more about Indian culture than my cousins in India learned just because my parents were so worried about me losing that aspect of myself!" Introducing new contributor Aishwarya Balaji, Founder & CEO of Impact Chain Lab! Aishwarya shares her experience growing up in the U.S. with parents from India and navigating different cultures. Aishwarya is an Entrepreneur, Investor, and Blockchain & Global Development Speaker. She tells some great stories and offers tons of wisdom in her videos - watch them at http://bit.ly/AOAishwaryaBalaji! #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #India #Indian #IndianAmerican #blockchain #culture #Massachusetts

Moving to New York on a Whim: Part 2

"I called my mom and I was like, I know this is crazy, but I'm going to move to New York next week!" Meet new contributor Teresa Bigelow! We love her story about randomly moving to NYC: "I was just sitting there and I was like, what the hell am I doing?!" We can totally relate! Have you ever moved somewhere on a whim? Teresa is a PR & Communications Specialist, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Spiral5 Collective. Catch more of Teresa's positive vibes - and get the rest of her NYC story - by going to http://bit.ly/AOTeresaBigelow!

What Exists Between a Goal and Your Words?

"When you keep trying, you're bound to be successful!" Lauren Chiarello Mika suggests figuring out what's between your goal and your words - and taking little steps to get there, even though it's not always a straight line. Lauren is the Founder of Chi Chi Life, Barre/Pilates/TRX Instructor at Exhale Spa and FLEX Studios, and an Events & Fundraising Consultant. She's also a 2x cancer thriver. Her videos are incredibly inspiring and full of good vibes - watch them at http://bit.ly/AOLaurenChiarello! #motivation #productivity #GetItDone #TuesdayThoughts #goals #failure

What's the Secret to Living? Giving

"You don't need a lot of money and you don't need to be famous to go out there and give and to help!" New contributor Jonathan Jacques, Philanthropist, Magician, and Motivator, reveals a huge transition in his life that led to him finding his life purpose. We were impressed by Jonathan's authenticity and passion. Watch the rest of his amazing videos at http://bit.ly/AOJonathanJacques! #depression #curveball #lifepurpose

The Biggest Misconception About Sex

"Research shows that people who are engaging in the most novelty with their partners are the most likely to keep passion alive for the long run!" Dr. Justin J Lehmiller, Author of Tell Me What You Want, reveals that passion naturally fades in relationships - and that it's totally normal and totally okay. Dr. Lehmiller is a Social Psychologist, Sex Educator and Researcher, and Author. He's the author of the popular Sex & Psychology blog: www.lehmiller.com. Check out his wisdom-filled videos at http://bit.ly/AOJustinLehmiller! #sex #sexuality #psychologyofsex #sexandpsychology #relationships #love #passion #TellMeWhatYouWant

3 Tips for Relationship Management: Part 2

"If there's a problem in a relationship that's causing you to feel as though you're losing yourself, then it's probably time to break off that relationship!" Larry Ackerman, Founder of The Identity Circle, offers some helpful tips for navigating relationships and their inevitable complications. Larry is a Corporate Coach and Author. Check out 3 Tips for Relationship Management: Part 1 and the rest of Larry's inspirational videos at http://bit.ly/LarryAckerman. #relationships #relationship #love #family #conflict

Being Okay With Being Myself

"Before cancer, I wasn't in harmony at all!" Marquina Iliev-Piselli, Founder of Share Triumph and Authorpreneur Launch, gets real about harmony and balance pre- and post-cancer. "I just kept pushing harder, and cancer made me come full stop!" Marquina is also an Author, Survivor, and Air Guitarist. We love how authentic and vulnerable Marquina is in this video! Watch more of her wisdom-filled videos at http://bit.ly/AlphaOmegaMarquinaIlievPiselli. #cancer #survivor #harmony #balance #WorkLifeBalance #entrepreneurship #struggle #marriage #kids #family #sleep #caretaking #AirGuitar #meditation

I Like Working Backwards

"I try not to worry about the things that I can't change, because when you worry about those things, it just snowballs into something larger!" Frank Bell, Musician, Singer, and Songwriter, shares his strategies for dealing with depression and tough times. His tips include working backwards to find a solution and having a creative outlet. Frank is not only uber talented, he's also uber sweet and insightful, and we loved interviewing him! Watch more of his videos at http://bit.ly/AlphaOmegaFrankBell. #depression #ToughTimes #TalkingTuesday #music #creativity

What Pieces of Your Day Bring You Joy?

"Not every day is going to be sunshine and roses and happy unicorns, but how do we craft our lives in a way that we're spending time that really fulfills us?" We love Lauren Chiarello Mika's outlook on happiness! Lauren is the Founder of Chi Chi Life, Barre/Pilates/TRX Instructor at Exhale Spa and FLEX Studios, and an Events & Fundraising Consultant. She's also a 2x cancer thriver. We adore Lauren's contagious energy and her positive vibes - check out her amazing videos at http://bit.ly/AOLaurenChiarello! #TuesdayThoughts #happy #happiness #joy

Have Fun! It's an Essential Part of Life

"Having fun makes us better at our jobs, it makes us friendlier people, it makes us feel lighter!" Monica Rivera, Host and Producer of You WANNA Do WHAT? The Podcast, encourages us to prioritize having fun. #AdultingIsHavingFun What are your favorite ways to have fun? Let's share and give each other ideas! Monica's podcast is heard in over 70 countries. She's also a consultant and speaker. We loved our interview with Monica - see it for yourself at http://bit.ly/AlphaOmegaMonicaRivera!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!!!! We're sending holiday cheer & good vibes your way❤⛄

From Wall Street to Podcasting

"When you wear a mask, nobody knows who you really are - nobody's going to trust you!" New contributor Jordan Harbinger, Creator & Host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, shares the lessons he learned as a Wall Street lawyer. He set himself apart in an uber-competitive world by focusing on relationships and new business development. We love Jordan's sense of humor and his practical approach! Jordan is a Talk Show Host, Social Dynamics Expert, and Entrepreneur. His interview was refreshingly candid and full of useful tips - watch his videos at http://bit.ly/AOJordanHarbinger! #Friday #networking #relationships #motivation #productivity #podcast

We're live with identity expert Larry Ackerman! Larry, Founder of The Identity Circle, talks about how your identity is the key to unlocking your potential - and how it's your gift to the world. Larry is also a Corporate Coach and an Author. You can check out identity resources on his website: www.larryackerman.com. Visit http://bit.ly/LarryAckerman for Larry's videos, where he shares practical tips and lessons learned. Let's keep the conversation going in the comments!

Casey Erin Clark, Co-Founder of Vital Voice Training, talks about the importance of women's voices being heard.

Know Who You're With: Part 2

"Ask somebody what they're passionate about. It’s a completely different human experience!” Larry Ackerman shares a useful way to get past the usual "What do you do?" question. What are your favorite icebreakers? Larry is the Founder of The Identity Circle. He's also a Corporate Coach and Author. Tune in next Tues. Dec. 18 at 10:00 am ET for our Facebook Live chat with Larry about all things identity! In the meantime, you can watch Know Who You're With: Part 1 and the rest of his wisdom-filled videos at http://bit.ly/LarryAckerman. #love #connections #networking #relationships #communication #Live #FacebookLive #identity

Taking Charge of your Mental Health

What are your go-to methods for dealing with depression, anxiety and tough times? In our first-ever compilation on mental health, our contributors open up and share what works for them....your turn! The compilation features Jennie Fagen, Julie Fogh, Omar Aena, Aaron Sylvan, Lauren Chiarello Mika, Anthony Yoon, Cassandra Bodzak, and Tiffany Yu. #depression #anxiety #resilience #strength #mentalhealth

Burnout in the Fashion Industry

"At the end of the day, when your physical body breaks down, so does your mental body!" Yehua Yang reminds us of the importance of self-care and its link to creativity. Yehua is the Co-Founder of Pivotte, a women’s functional luxury line bridging the gap between fashion and performance. Her videos are full of touching stories and useful tips - check them out at http://bit.ly/AlphaOmegaYehuaYang! #design #fashion #burnout #selfcare #selflove #MindBodyConnection

I Found a Gap in the Market I Could Fill

"That was my Aha! moment - bridging that gap!" Meet new contributor Erin Yoffe Halper, Founder & CEO of The Upside! She shares her original inspiration for launching her company The Upside, which supports and grows independent consulting businesses for ambitious solopreneurs. Erin's videos are super inspirational and full of practical tips - watch them at http://bit.ly/AlphaOmegaErinHalper! #betheupside #RodanAndFields #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #business #market #solopreneurs

Being Busy Versus Being Productive

"There are always ways to find pockets of time!" Monica Rivera, Host and Producer of You WANNA Do WHAT? The Podcast, recommends differentiating between being busy and being productive. Monica's podcast is heard in over 70 countries. She's also a consultant and speaker. We loved our interview with Monica - see it for yourself at http://bit.ly/AlphaOmegaMonicaRivera!

Taking Time for Gratitude

It's #ThanksgivingWeek, so let's reflect on what we're #grateful for! We're grateful for our amazing contributors and our followers. Your turn! Our gratitude compilation stars Lauren Chiarello Mika, Gene Dunn, Andre Johnson, Linda Avendano-Franco, Jack Doueck, Anthony Yoon, Aaron Cohn, and TeLisa Daughtry. #gratitude #thanks #thankful #Thanksgiving #appreciation #happiness #wisdom Music: Happiness - Royalty Free Music from Bensound: www.Bensound.com Creative Commons License Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0

Why I Became a Designer

"I went into design because I wanted to be left alone to draw in my corner and that's it!" Meet new contributor Yehua Yang! Yehua is the Co-Founder of Pivotte, a women’s functional luxury line bridging the gap between fashion and performance. She talks about going from introverted designer to starting a #sustainable #fashion company. Watch more of Yehua's inspirational videos at http://bit.ly/AlphaOmegaYehuaYang! #design #SustainableFashion #sustainability #introverted #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur

Nick Kengmana Gratitude Quote

#ThanksgivingWeek #QOTD from Nick Kengmana, Entrepreneur and Consultant! #gratitude #GiveThanks

Make Fear Your Friend, Create Your Reality & Get Meditating with Kelly Keefe!

Ready to change your life?! The amazing Kelly Keefe will show you how! We talked to Kelly about making friends with fear, vibrational medicine & creating your own reality, and developing a meditation practice. Kelly, the Founder of Heartspace, shared the magic of energies, Reiki, cacao, and rituals. And we even got real about showers, the bottom of your feet, Darth Vader breathing, spiders, and more....all of the things! Kelly revealed practical exercises that we can do to set intentions and start having amazing days - let's do this together and support each other in the comments, beginning tomorrow!!

Diving into Passion & Purpose, Evolution, and the Subconscious with Ariadna Madrid

We're LIVE with Ariadna Madrid! She shares some practical exercises you can do to get in touch with your subconscious (and listen to what it's telling you) and to uncover your purpose. Let's keep the convo going - share any questions or thoughts you have in the comments! Ariadna is a Marketer, Entrepreneur, and Sustainability Advocate. Check out her wisdom-filled videos at http://bit.ly/AlphaOmegaAriadnaMadrid! #Live #FacebookLive #passion #purpose #LifePurpose #evolution #subconscious

Be Vocal About Your Passions

"Put yourself out there, and put yourself around people who inspire you!" Daniel Avi Halper, Educator, Entrepreneur, and Musician, shares how he was able to make the leap and pursue his dreams. Daniel is the Founder and Executive director of Edventure U, a purpose-driven higher education organization that empowers aspiring social entrepreneurs and innovators to embark on project-based learning journeys. For more of Daniel's inspirational videos, go to http://bit.ly/AODanielAviHalper. And if you missed the awesome Facebook Live chat we had with Daniel, go to https://www.facebook.com/alphaomegaUS/videos/1684782341633342/ #GetItDone #passion #motivation #productivity

Digging an Accountability Hole

"My personal goal is to have an education space in nature that is accessible to underserved communities!" Introducing new contributor Daniel Avi Halper, Educator, Entrepreneur, and Musician! He offers a great #MondayMotivation tip for following through on your word: dig yourself an accountability hole! He tells his friends what his goals are, and he feels like he's letting them down if he doesn't execute. Daniel is the Founder and Executive director of Edventure U, a purpose-driven higher education organization that empowers aspiring social entrepreneurs and innovators to embark on project-based learning journeys. For more of Daniel's inspirational videos, go to http://bit.ly/AODanielAviHalper. And if you missed the awesome Facebook Live chat we had with Daniel last month, go to https://www.facebook.com/alphaomegaUS/videos/1684782341633342/. #MotivationMonday #motivation #productivity #GetItDone

Why We Need to Know More About Sex

"When we don't know what's normal, we experience a lot of shame because we think that we're weird or deviant, and that can lead to a lot of sexual difficulties!" Dr. Justin J Lehmiller, Social Psychologist, Sex Educator and Researcher, and Author, talks about misinformation about sex and the importance of being informed for healthy relationships. A big YAY to Dr. Lehmiller for all of the exciting coverage of his book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life! Check out The New York Times' review of his book here: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/17/books/review/tell-me-what-you-want-justin-lehmiller.html. Dr. Lehmiller is the author of the popular Sex & Psychology blog: www.lehmiller.com. Watch his informative and inspirational videos at http://bit.ly/AOJustinLehmiller! #sex #sexuality #psychologyofsex #sexandpsychology #relationships #love #passion

I Go Back to Mexico With Love

"I didn't want to go back to Mexico. It took me years to create my connection back to my roots, and to understand that growing up in Mexico and going to the pyramids on a weekend expedition - not every kid gets to experience that!" Meet new contributor Ariadna Madrid! Ariadna's story about rediscovering her love for Mexico and appreciating her roots is beautiful. Ari Divina is a Marketer, Entrepreneur, and Sustainability Advocate. She brought wonderful vibes to the interview - check it out yourself by going to http://bit.ly/AlphaOmegaAriadnaMadrid! We're doing a Facebook Live chat with Ariadna next Monday, October 29, at 12:00 pm ET - stay tuned for details!

Secure Your Future

"Before the toys, you need to secure your future!" Aaron Sylvan has some #WiseWords about keeping your eye on the prize: sustained success, not instant gratification. Aaron is an Entrepreneur, Event Organizer, Software Developer, Filmmaker, and Organizer of TEDxFultonStreet in NYC. His inspirational videos are full of practical tips and tricks - you can watch them at http://bit.ly/AlphaOmegaAaronSylvan.

Doing My Karmic Good

"It's about doing my karmic good while I'm here and working to be in my highest good!" Cobi Konadu explains why she doesn't fear death (yeah, we get deep in our interviews!). We love her perspective! Cobi, a Certified Wellness Practitioner, is the Founder of The Wellness Toolkit, which provides tools and information to empower people in their health and well-being. She is a certified yoga instructor and a Jin Shin Jyutsu® and Reiki 2 practitioner​. You can find more of her videos at http://bit.ly/AlphaOmegaCobiKonadu. #death #mortality #karma

Fun Isn't Just for Kids

We love Monica Rivera's story about her grandmother's regrets and the importance of fun, no matter what your age! Monica, the Host and Producer of You WANNA Do WHAT? The Podcast, is also a consultant and speaker. We had an awesome time interviewing Monica - you can watch her videos at http://bit.ly/AlphaOmegaMonicaRivera! #fun #CarpeDiem #kids #TuesdayThoughts

#SelfLoveSaturday #qotd from Felice G., DJ🎧, Yoga Teacher, and Community Organizer! Check out Felice's wisdom-filled videos📽 at http://bit.ly/AlphaOmegaFeliceG.

Sitting with Uncomfortable Thoughts

In honor of World Mental Health Day, today's video features Anthony Yoon sharing what helped him when he was depressed. Let's keep the openness going - what has helped you with depression? Anthony is an Entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of DEED. He talks about suicide and anxiety in some of his other videos - check them out at http://bit.ly/AnthonyYoon. For mental health support, you can go to http://howistheworldfeeling.spurprojects.org/mentalhealthsupport/. #WorldMentalHealthDay2018 #WorldMentalHealthDay #mentalhealth #depressed #depression #meditation #gratitude