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Travis Thomas shares powerful ideas and principles of what it means to live Yes, And!
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Saturday Feb 11, 2017
Saturday Feb 11, 2017
It is not often Travis gets to sit down with other improvisers in the field of corporate work. In Episode 62 of The Weekly YAP, Travis talks with Improv Alive founder Julian Schrenzel. Julian left a successful corporate job in order to pursue his acting dream in NYC. He enjoyed a wide array of acting work including improvisation, before returning to Seattle to rejoin the corporate world.
But that's not where the journey ends. Listen to hear how a hobby for improvisation turned into an exciting and inspiring new career working with individuals and companies helping them live their own Yes, And.
Find out more about Julian and his work at Improv Alive.
@LiveYesAnd
Wednesday Feb 01, 2017
Wednesday Feb 01, 2017
Pressure. What does real pressure look like? And, how many of us feel like we are taking our life into our hands on a daily basis with the profession we choose? I don't. I help people embrace and deal with pressure, but I have never felt the intense pressure that comes from sitting behind the wheel of a racecar and putting my life on the line during a 24 hour race.
In Episode 61 of The Weekly YAP, Travis puts professional racecar driver Dion Von Moltke in the hotseat, a place where he thrives! He tells us how his passion and purpose led him to become a racecar driver. He shares his insights for dealing with the constant pressure and uncertainty of the sport, and how his attitude and mindset are key in surviving the race.
Buckle Up! This YAP is going to be fast and furious!
Find out more about Dion on his web site, or follow him on Twitter.
@LiveYesAnd
Tuesday Jan 24, 2017
Tuesday Jan 24, 2017
Imagine being young, energetic, and talented, and in the blink of an eye you are given less than a 1% chance of living? And, even when you do survive, you spend the next couple of years baffling doctors as they try to identify and treat the sickness playing havoc with your health? How would you respond? Would you feel like a victim? That life is unfair? Would you give up?
In Episode 60 of The Weekly YAP - Travis gets to hear the answers to these questions with the talented and inspiring Alexa Rose Carlin. Alexa has been a serial entrepreneur since college, and even through her health challenges she has risen to build a successful career, as well as an expo built on transforming the lives of women.
Travis met Aleza for the first time when she spoke at a Creative Mornings event in Ft. Lauderdale in 2016, and she also appeared at Travis' DO BIG THINGS event in November. And finally, Travis got her on the YAP!
To find out more about Alexa and her site, click here. Click here for information on the Womens Expo, and here for information on her Public Speaking site.
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Tuesday Jan 17, 2017
Tuesday Jan 17, 2017
In Episode 59 of The Weekly YAP, Travis talks with youth motivator Joe Beckman. Joe is the real deal! He has been going into schools working with students and inspiring them for over 10 years. He has worked with thousands of students all over the country and now he is looking to spread it to even more. In this episode, Joe shares his story of how he went from athlete, to actor, to youth motivator.
Joes' energy and passion cannot be contained, and you will hear it in this podcast!
Click here to find out more about Joe and his work!
Click here to listen to more episodes of the YAP.
Click here to find out more about Live Yes, And - and make sure to check out Travis' first book, 3 Words for Getting Unstuck: Live Yes, And!
@LiveYesAnd
Sunday Jan 08, 2017
Sunday Jan 08, 2017
Not many people can say that they save lives on a daily basis. In Episode 58 of The Weekly YAP, Travis gets to sit down with an inspiring woman who has dedicated her life to saving others. From the gorgeous waters of Juno Beach, to the treacherous mountains, Jessica Ventura has been drawn to the beauty of nature while at the same time protecting others from the dangers that come with it.
From a childhood which included being homeschooled on a boat, Jessica has always felt a connection and desire to be in nature. She just also happens to have the rare gift of being able to run at danger when most run in the opposite direction. She truly is living her purpose and blessing others on a daily basis. I know you will be inspired by her courage, authenticity, and humility.
Jessica references the Live Life Jake Foundation in her podcast - so make sure you click on the link for more information!
@LiveYesAnd
Saturday Jan 07, 2017
Saturday Jan 07, 2017
Happy 2017 everyone! In this episode of The Weekly YAP Entrepreneur Series, Travis interviews the talented Esther Kiss. Esther has a wonderful story of coming to the US with a dream of acting, only to pivot and create an amazing career as an entrepreneur. Esther shares her journey, secrets, and tools for discovering your own brilliance!
Esther Kiss is the founder of Born To Influence, a boutique publicity firm specializing in helping experts and personal brands get more publicity, leads and sales. Her clients have been featured on TV, in newspapers, magazines and on some of the top podcasts in the world, resulting in millions of dollars in additional sales. She is also the producer and host of Born To Influence: The Marketing Show, where she interviews highly successful entrepreneurs and NY Times bestselling authors about their marketing and publicity strategies.
Check out Esther on Born to Influence!
If you want to listen to more Weekly YAP episodes - click here!
Click here to purchase Travis' first book 3 Words for Getting Unstuck: Live Yes, And!
Tuesday Dec 20, 2016
Tuesday Dec 20, 2016
In Episode 57 of The Weekly YAP - Travis sits down with someone sure to get you motivated as we head into 2017! Wendi Blum is a five-time author, international speaker, and the creator of Create Your Best Life 2017! In this podcast, Travis talks to Wendi about the inspiration behind the event, as well as how she left a lucrative career in pharmaceutical sales for over 25 years - to go off and start inspiring and helping people in a different way. Wendi authentically lives the passion and purpose she speaks, and you will be able to feel her love and energy coming through this podcast.
Find out more about Wendi and Create Your Best Life 2017.
And remember, it is always time to Live, Yes And!
@LiveYesAnd
Sunday Dec 18, 2016
Sunday Dec 18, 2016
In Episode 56 of The Weekly YAP - Travis interviews Nicole Phillips, author of the weekly column and book Kindness is Contagious. Nicole is the former Miss Wisconsin who found her purpose a few years ago when she was challenged to write a weekly column for the newspaper. After some serious consideration she decided to write about kindness, and it became the decision that transformed her life. Together Travis and Nicole talk about her book, the power of kindness in everyday life, and the impact it has had on her marriage and family.
Click here to find out more about Nicole and her book.
Click here to go to Live Yes, And!
@LiveYesAnd
Saturday Dec 10, 2016
Saturday Dec 10, 2016
In Episode 55 of The Weekly YAP - Travis gets to pick the brain of professional soccer player (and current high school student) Tyler Adams. Tyler is a member of the New York Red Bulls professional Club, and he played for the U17 US World Cup Squad. Tyler is just coming off of winning the USL Championship this past season.
Travis had the pleasure of working with Tyler and the U17 squad while he was at IMG, and now they get to sit and talk about dealing with the pressure, demands, and adversity of playing at the professional level. This interview is great for any fan of soccer, but especially players and parents who want insights of how pro players prepare for games.
Follow Tyler on Twitter at @Tyler_Adams14
Find out more about Travis at www.LiveYesAnd.com and on social media @LiveYesAnd
Saturday Dec 10, 2016
Saturday Dec 10, 2016
In this special Entrepreneur Series episode of The Weekly YAP - Travis interviews his first teen entrepreneur. While doing a series of speaking events in St. Louis a few months ago Travis spoke to a group of teen entrepreneurs who are all part of the WIT program. WIT stands for Whatever It Takes and it is a year-long program that high school students apply to be a part of. In the program they are all developing an idea they would like to launch and grow. During my "Yes, And" session I was struck by the courage of one of the students, so it was no surprise to me when she asked to be interviewed as part of my podcast.
Kylee Tenny (@kyleetenny) is the Hula Rula. She started her business to teach kids how to hula hoop as a way to get them out of their shell and feel more comfortable in this fun and collaborative activity. She has performed in talent shows, charity events, and has made herself available for birthday parties.
To find out more about Travis check out www.LiveYesAnd.com and on social media @LiveYesAnd