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This REAL Eyes Realize podcast episode with the dynamic duo of Marco Lamina and Michael Shehane highlights the journey they have fostered. Their aim is to create a tool to help leadership coaches and clients with transformation and empowered possibility. Their story is about two friends who took simultaneous leaps from security to purpose, united by a shared belief: that technology, especially AI, can amplify human wisdom without replacing human connection. Through their 8-year martial arts partnership, they also learned that mastery begins with seeing your blind spots … and that's exactly what their platform offers to the coaching profession. They are creating a ripple effect by democratizing transformational learning tools, helping coaches serve more people while preserving the sacred human relationships that make effective coaching work. Marco Lamina and Michael Shehane are co-founders of JourneyLoop, an AI-powered platform transforming professional coaching from an intuition-based practice into an evidence-based profession. Marco brings 15 years of Silicon Valley software engineering experience and is an emerging AI implementation coach. After leaving corporate tech, he's now empowering educators and democratizing transformational learning through AI. He's also a martial arts practitioner (soon to be black belt!) and musician. Michael is an executive coach with 10+ years of experience through his company InStride Leadership. With expertise in linguistics, organizational psychology, and learning theory, he's a university-level educator who discovered coaching's biggest challenge: coaches develop in isolation without systematic feedback. He's a Quantum Martial Arts black belt (3 years) and pioneer in using AI for coaching self-improvement.

This REAL Eyes Realize podcast episode with Christopher Robinson highlights the journey of finding one’s circle of influence over time, trusting in the village around you, being honest with who you are and the opportunities in front of you, and being genuinely grateful for the leaders who provide open-door moments for growth on a personal and professional level. It is as vulnerable as it is inspiring and vivacious. We take time to go layers deep and inquire about how to find a level of happy in the here and now, and dance with grace and dignity. Christopher Robinson. Christopher is a seasoned facilitator, program manager, and leadership development professional with over 15 years of experience supporting large organizations across industries—from retail to technology. He is recognized for his engaging and energetic facilitation style, exceptional communication skills, and proven ability to drive change management initiatives. Chris excels at designing and delivering impactful training programs using a variety of modalities, and is highly regarded for his talent in building strong relationships and lasting partnerships. Outside of his professional pursuits, Chris is passionate about exploring new cultures and destinations, spending quality time with family and friends, and staying active through fitness and sports.

This REAL Eyes Realize podcast episode with Colin Scotland is one where we have an honest and REAL conversation about the rise and fall, and subsequent rise again of an international marketing professional who provides coaching to individuals and businesses around how to use AI as a co-intelligence partner, never losing your own authentic voice. Colin is inspiring, authentic, and relatable, and teaches us why he believes deeply in Nietzche’s philosophy “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.”    Colin Scotland. Colin provides AI strategy and marketing guidance for humans building what matters. His work bridges timeless wisdom with emerging possibilities - creating frameworks that connect consciousness development, strategic positioning, and conscious AI partnership. He teaches systematic approaches to transformation, but sees that the real shift happens in consciousness. Through WAVE, MOVE, and AMPLIFY frameworks, leaders discover how to navigate change while maintaining their truth, build authority that serves, and partner with AI in ways that expand rather than diminish human wisdom. Colin believes and teaches: It's strategy, but it's the consciousness beneath the systems that changes everything.

This REAL Eyes Realize podcast episode with Pear Urushima is an honest and insightful conversation about a successful marketing executive in the tech sector figuring out how to unleash her creative spark, make friends with her inner critic, and become a successful author and filmmaker in her “retirement” years. Her recent documentary, “Because of You, I Am” has won accolades at foreign film festivals and her poetry book titled “When the Critic Sleeps” is a vulnerable peek inside the ways in which our inner critic can be integrated into the whole of who we are versus running the show. Pear Urushima. Author, poet, writer, publisher, producer, and filmmaker. Pear Urushima is founder of Kanreki Productions, is a third-generation Japanese American with a background in marketing, production, directing, and writing, and hails from Los Angeles. With over 25 years of experience in Silicon Valley’s high-tech marketing and branding landscape, she has skillfully navigated countless creative challenges. Her portfolio highlights the intricacies of marketing, multimedia content creation, and storytelling. Her corporate experience gave her the foundation to leap into producing and publishing new works independently. In addition to Kanreki Productions, she founded Slow Drum Press as a woman-owned small business based in California. Both ventures were born from a commitment to community service—to share stories, poetry, and prose from and for people who quietly inhabit the earth, whose voices are an integral part of our culture.

This REAL Eyes Realize podcast episode with Marta Weinstock is a personal favorite as we tap into the potential of how right words and right actions, without a righteous stance, can fuel a human revolution to benefit current and future generations. We discuss the eightfold path and the four noble truths and what they mean to us today. We tap into the emergent need for humans to take action, small steps, to help our planet mitigate the harmful effects of global climate change. We talk about the need for community to endure rough patches in life, and what it means to have “faith over fear”. This podcast is a beautiful exchange of connection and clarity and we hope you enjoy it! Marta Weinstock. Marta Weinstock is a seasoned marketing strategist and operations leader with a unique blend of business acumen and spiritual depth. Her 30-year journey through yoga, meditation, and Buddhism has cultivated a profound sense of purpose and compassion, which she infuses into her professional endeavors. A skilled architect in marketing, Marta excels in combining data-driven insights with creative strategies to build strong brands and drive business growth. With a successful track record in B2B technology and a passion for our planet's sustainability, she is committed to creating a positive impact through her work. Her eclectic mix of yoga, business, and environmental stewardship encapsulates her holistic approach to life and work. Marta is a dynamic leader who believes in the power of human connection and the importance of living a purposeful life.

This is Part Two of our REAL Eyes Realize podcast episode with Ciprian (“Chip”) Rarau because the first one barely scratched the surface of the partnership between humanity and artificial intelligence. This episode dives in deeper, particularly looking at what responsibilities we humans have as technological advancements continue at rapid rates. We investigate the importance of presence, contrast, integration with nature, connection, and values for “Waking Up” both individually and collectively. Ciprian Rarau. Ciprian Rarau is a seasoned entrepreneur and software engineer from Romania, where he discovered his natural aptitude for software engineering during high school. In 2004, he moved to Canada, drawn by the opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship. As a father of two and an entrepreneur at heart, Ciprian has founded two companies in Canada. His latest venture, Wisk.ai, is a software solution designed for the restaurant industry. As the co-founder and CTO of Wisk, he has successfully led the company to become venture-backed and profitable, with a team of 20 employees. Four years ago, coinciding with the Covid pandemic, Ciprian became deeply engaged in yoga and meditation, attending retreats and focusing on reconnecting with his body and inner self. Influenced by thinkers like Eckhart Tolle, Alan Watts, Michael Singer, and Tara Brach, Ciprian has embraced practices centered around awareness and mindfulness. He views the mind as a separate tool rather than the entirety of his being, striving to shift from mental to heart-centered living. This journey has enhanced his ability to focus, be present, and fully experience life as it unfolds.

Our REAL Eyes Realize podcast episode with Ciprian (“Chip”) Rarau is one where we honestly talk about the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Humanity, from a spiritual and philosophical perspective.  We investigate the way the mind works, how letting go is not giving up, and how to adapt to the arrival  of artificial intelligence with mindfulness. This podcast episode is a primer on investigating AI and how we navigate the possibilities and risks present as it evolves. Ciprian Rarau. Ciprian Rarau is a seasoned entrepreneur and software engineer from Romania, where he discovered his natural aptitude for software engineering during high school. In 2004, he moved to Canada, drawn by the opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship. As a father of two and an entrepreneur at heart, Ciprian has founded two companies in Canada. His latest venture, Wisk.ai, is a software solution designed for the restaurant industry. As the co-founder and CTO of Wisk, he has successfully led the company to become venture-backed and profitable, with a team of 20 employees. Four years ago, coinciding with the Covid pandemic, Ciprian became deeply engaged in yoga and meditation, attending retreats and focusing on reconnecting with his body and inner self. Influenced by thinkers like Eckhart Tolle, Alan Watts, Michael Singer, and Tara Brach, Ciprian has embraced practices centered around awareness and mindfulness. He views the mind as a separate tool rather than the entirety of his being, striving to shift from mental to heart-centered living. This journey has enhanced his ability to focus, be present, and fully experience life as it unfolds.

Our REAL Eyes Realize podcast episode with Angela & Rick Miller is one where they talk honestly about the difficulties of divorce and how they both navigated “life even after” to a place of love, hope, and a beautiful blended family. They do not sugar-coat how difficult divorce and break-up can be, but with helpful resources, a loving close group of friends and family, and strong faith, they moved through the grieving process and into a state of thriving. This podcast episode touches upon the bumps and beauty of finding true love after what feels like devastation. Bottom line: love and life are possible after Plan A disintegrates and Plan B can be beautiful. Angela Miller. Angela is a thriving woman and supports high school girls with direction and purpose at a college preparatory all-girls school in Omaha, NE - Marian High School.  She has lived in Omaha for most of her life and is mom to two beautiful children, Brooks and Alexa, and a new step-mom to four additional children through her marriage to Rick.  She enjoys working with youth and seeing the world through the lens of ease and enjoyment. She also enjoys walking her dog Luna, hosting family dinners with her newly blended family, and laughing as much as possible! Rick Miller. Rick is a business professional with 25+ years of financial services experience in the insurance and leadership industry. A results-oriented driven salesperson who effectively provides a high level of customer service. He is an outside-the-box thinker who relies on a combination of data and relationship management to grow sales and create successful partnerships with key clients. In the same light, he is loving father to four beautiful children and a new step-dad to two more given his union with Angela.

In this episode, we switched things up and now you get to hear the real download from the REAL Eyes Realize host Christina Roberts Enneking.  Renee Sanguinetti, a powerhouse woman leader in her own right, interviews Christina and is prepared to go into the trials and tribulations of life, connection to a deeper calling, and coping strategies when challenges arise. It’s time for you to hear Christina in the hot seat of being real, raw, and vulnerable. Christina Roberts Enneking is an experienced coach, facilitator, and leadership consultant supporting large and small businesses and individuals throughout Silicon Valley. Christina is a catalyst for generating insights with clients interested in upping their game in leadership, relationship-building, and communication. With an engineering and business background from Santa Clara University and UC Berkeley, various leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies, a think tank company, a 7-person start-up firm, and being a solopreneur, she brings rich experience and perspectives into group or 1x1 sessions. Christina likes to work with clients to uncover key behavioral strengths that accentuate their leadership edge and work to identify and resolve limiting beliefs.  She deeply values the balance in the mind, body, and spirit – with a passion for leading service-based yoga and meditation retreats around the globe, often combined with the element of installing solar lights to families or schools off-the-beaten-path and off-grid, with the non-profit organization Lighting For Literacy. Renee Sanguinetti, MFT: Renee is a psychotherapist licensed in California and Oregon. She approaches therapy from a whole-person, transpersonal, and humanistic lens. That is, she works to help adults bring more meaning and fulfillment to their lives. She offers skill-based therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well as experiential, process-based work such as Brainspotting Focused Mindfulness (BSP).  She is also a earth-based ways practitioner representing multicultural indigenous healing practices, an avid dreamworker and dreamwork facilitator, a Reiki practitioner from the Usui Lineage and a student of Intentional Creativity.

Vivian Canci Foulke tells her story of grief and loss, as well as hope and kindness. She bears her truth, and lets us peek into the story of her life through the eyes of someone who has dealt with hardship on multiple levels: loss of parents, loss of a best friend, loss of a marriage … and yet, through it all, she is encouraged by the kindness and positive impact of listening to people share their stories. Through this framework, “The Narrative Initiative”, a labor of love developed by Vivan and her soul friend Dr. Lorraine Dickey, they have created positive ripple effects in the healthcare industry. Vivian Canci Foulke: BSN, IBCLC, and the Executive Director of The Narrative Initiative (TNI). As a certified TNI facilitator, she works by bringing diverse healthcare professionals together to address cultural challenges in the workplace, and helping create narrative sessions and workshops to benefit healthcare professionals and patients. She expertly presents the perspective of nursing as a balance to the perspectives of TNI founder Dr. Lorraine Dickey. Vivian is also a senior nurse with nearly 30 years of experience working with high-risk infants, their parents, families, and healthcare professionals for all disciplines at The Children’s Hospital at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania. She is a strong advocate of the principles of Person-Centered Care/Patient-and-Family-Centered Care (PFCC) that guide her daily work with families and colleagues at the NICU. 

Drew Lawrence is the epitome of someone who experienced a “wake-up call” and was asked to provide consultation in an area he was chosen to explore and help others do the same.  He works with dignitaries, influencers, and all people interested in their purpose and path, particularly as it aligns to where and when their soul came into this world. He is a humble, fascinating, and scholarly person, a friend, and I can’t wait for you to meet him on this podcast! Drew Lawrence: Drew is a successful author, speaker, Sanskrit scholar and Vedic astrological consultant. He was head of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Sanskrit Editorial Dept in Los Angeles from 1975-1977. He has been a practitioner/teacher of Vedic Astrology or Jyotish for more than 46 years and has been a featured speaker at an International Symposium on Vedic Astrology held in San Francisco and also in London. He has authored five books thus far.

Manoj Chalam discusses the great mono-myth of the Hero’s Journey through the lens of Hindu and Buddhist archetypes, as well as his own life experiences. Some of you may recall Manoj was our very first interview guest, along with his wife Jytohi Chalam, two beloved Vedic philosophy teachers of our REAL Eyes Realize host, Christina Roberts Enneking. Jyothi’s soul has passed on as she has joined the great Atma (auspicious nature of consciousness), and Manoj discusses life after the passing of his life partner, among other topics.  This podcast episode touches upon beginning anew, moving beyond the past and focusing on the here and now. We discuss archetypes, storytelling, the “friend” spiritual guide, and how we collectively elevate one another in this lifetime. Expect philosophy, humor, psychology, neuroscience, casual dialogue, and deep insights to reflect upon in your own hero’s journey, in both the conscious and unconscious realms. Dr. Manoj Chalam: “Murti Wallah”. Manoj Chalam uses humor and personal anecdotes in his lectures and workshops to illuminate Hindu mythology. An Indian-born scientist with a PhD from Cornell University, Manoj helps individuals find their archetypes in Hindu Yogic deities and teaches the 4 ways to work with an archetype as a Vedantic practice. He has also compiled a book on the symbolisms of Hindu and Buddhist deities. Manoj presents workshops on Hindu symbolisms and Tantra at yoga studios, keynotes at festivals, ashrams, and universities, worldwide.

Kaylyn and Teri are the co-founders of Simplified Coach, Inc, a Silicon Valley based business with global outreach. Founded in 2010, this business was created to deliver world-class leader coaching, group workshops, and managed services to help companies and leaders build mastery in communication, relationships, and team performance. They transform behaviors and skills with neuroscience-based tools and experiential knowledge that accelerates leadership for individuals and teams. This podcast episode touches upon the pillars of success for these two women co-founders and the importance of trust, honesty, and supportive partnership. They embody what it is to truly partner and have business and friendship mix successfully. They share tips, tricks and trends of leadership challenges post-COVID and the ways in which they are finding ways for themselves and clients to thrive. This is a tell-all tale and we’re excited for you to find out more about these stellar leaders and their work in this world.

Johnny is a survivor: he’s endured multiple forms of abuse, suicide attempts, and has found a way to move from his greatest wounds to a wisdom that rocks our world with messages of hope, tenacity, and levity. Johnny  talks candidly in his two TED talks about his journey, and his tagline is: “the real miracle is that he lived to tell the tale”.  In our REAL Eyes Realize podcast, we are lucky to dive into the levers Johnny looks at as important to play with in life, and those that simply don’t matter. In his light-hearted and witty approach, he shares a range of personal experiences and the ways in which he has navigated his way through mental health challenges ranging from OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD and more. He’s gone from not being able to touch food or hug people to fully engaging in life, on his terms.  We are thrilled to introduce you to the “Mental Health Rockstar” of our times, Johnny Crowder.

Justin and Shelly led the powerful online community called The Liberation Experience, a forum for people all over the world to explore what actions they could take to end racism in this world, in this lifetime.  Everything that Justin and Shelly are a part of turns into a movement of like-minded and like-hearted people and their style makes showing up in an activist way plausible and the greatest act of love we can do for one another. In the time when we see and feel such dramatic polarity in our world, these bright individuals urge all of us how to BE change agents for the greater good of all citizens, and doing so with love in  our hearts. Justin Michael Williams. From growing up with gunshot holes outside of his bedroom window, to sharing the stage with Deepak Chopra, Justin knows the power of healing to overcome. He is an author, top 20 recording artist, and transformational speaker who is using music and meditation to wake up the world. With over a decade of teaching experience, Justin has become a pioneering voice of color for the new healing movement—between his podcast, keynotes, and motivational online platforms, Justin’s teachings have now spread to more than 40 countries around the globe. Justin is dedicated to using his voice to serve. To being a beacon of hope for those who are lost, and to make sure all people, of all backgrounds, have access to the information they need to change their lives. “When people wake up to their own brilliance—it’s like magic,"says Williams. 'If my work and art can inspire people to do that, then I’ve fulfilled my mission.” His first book, Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us, was released nationwide February 11, 2020.  Shelly Tygielski. Author of the book, “Sit Down to Rise Up: How Radical Self-Care Can Change the World,” launched on October 26, 2021 from New World Library. She is also the founder of Pandemic of Love, a global, grass-roots, volunteer-led mutual aid community that has directly matched nearly two million people since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, accounting for over $60 million in direct transactions. Her work has been featured in over 100 media outlets including CNN Heroes of 2020, Forbes, Upworthy, The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS This Morning, the New York Times and Washington Post. Shelly has been hailed by individuals from President Joe Biden to Arianna Huffington, and Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn to Maria Shriver. Shelly is a trauma-informed mindfulness teacher named one of the “12 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement” by Mindful Magazine in 2019. She teaches formalized self-care and resilience practices at organizations around the world, and is widely regarded as a self-care activist.