Do you find yourself often living either the past or the future instead of the present?   When we do this, it leaves us stressed and anxious about what we can’t change or control. Kayla Christian joins us today to chat about the importance of living in the present and how to detach from our old ways of living in order to do so. We also chat about her creative journey, how sports impacted her life, and so much more. See below for a full list of key topics and tune in to hear Kayla’s full, inspiring story!    Key Topics - The importance of being present and living in the now  - Kayla’s struggle with anxiety  - Her creative journey  - How to detach from your old self and old identities - Her journey of playing sports growing up and how that affected the rest of her life  - The ways she overcame the feeling of not knowing who she was   - What caused her to land in Austin, Texas, and what has changed in her worldview since moving here - Who would benefit from connecting with Kayla  - What “thriving” means to her    Connect with Kayla Kayla’s Instagram Kayla’s Website   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website

We’ve got a special episode for you this week! In this shorter episode, CJ chats about what’s new in his world and the things he is working on. Also a few solid pointers on how you can become free in your life. Tune in to hear more!  Key Topics - Breaking down our goal for the ThriveOn Life Podcast  - The story behind ThriveOn Life and what we’re about  - What’s going on in CJ’s life and biz right now - What freedom really is and how to be free in your life  Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website

How did Isaac Mogannam go from living out of his car to being the co-founder of multiple successful plant-based restaurants in Austin, Texas? Tune in to find out! Plus hear all about how to be more sustainable with what you eat and the importance of doing so, the struggles Isaac faced in starting his businesses, and so much more.    Key Topics Isaac’s story of living out of his car to where he is at in life now  How he got back on his feet after being homeless  How veganism and the plant-based lifestyle fits into his story and what inspired him to go plant-based Educating on how the meat and food industry affects the environment and animals  Some ways that you can become more sustainable in your life  The biggest struggles Isaac has faced in starting/running a plant-based business The type of person who should reach out to Isaac  What thriving means to Isaac   Connect with Isaac Isaac’s Instagram Isaac’s Website   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website 

It’s episode 100 and not only that, but we’ve got our OG guest back in the house! Faiez Rana, CEO and Co-Founder of Prep To Your Door is back on the show this week to discuss how things have been going with his business and the lessons he has learned recently. In addition, we chat about the importance of positive daily practices, discipline, meditation, happiness, and so much more. Tune in for an episode full of wisdom and positivity with the one and only, Faiez Rana.  Key Topics - Who is Faiez and how he and CJ connected  - How he has achieved the things he has both in his company and personal life - The big changes Faiez has made in his life and how you can implement them in your own life - Some daily practices he applies to his life and how they have helped him  - Debunking the myths behind meditation and discussing its importance - Defining happiness and how to achieve it    Connect with Faiez Faiez’s Instagram Prep To Your Door’s Instagram Prep To Your Door’s Website   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website

Is “success” actually the fancy cars, loaded bank accounts, and mansions our society says it is? Or is it simply just loving what you do? Allie Holcombe is here on the podcast this week to chat about how to find REAL success in your life and find your voice in the world. This episode is sure to leave you inspired, so tune in to hear Allie’s story and see below for a full list of topics covered.  Key Topics - Allie’s story of growing up, living in New York, and eventually moving to Austin - The importance of breaking out of your comfort zone and embracing change  - Tips and advice on moving to a different city/state  - What REAL success actually looks like - Allie’s plans for the next chapter in her life  - Tips on how to start a podcast  - Being a woman in the business world and tips on navigating the challenges that can come with it  - The importance of finding your voice as a female  - What “thriving” means to Allie    Connect with Allie Allie’s Instagram   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website 

While fitness is a great thing, it’s no secret that there is an underlying and extremely toxic narrative in our society, especially for females. Bella Martin was once a victim of that narrative until she chose to ignore it and create her own! Tune in to listen to her inspiring story of how she flipped the script on fitness, found a new, healthier passion for working out, overcame struggles, and so much more. Give this episode a listen to learn more and see below for a full list of topics covered in this episode with Bella.  Key Topics Where Bella found her passion for fitness The struggles she had to overcome through her fitness journey How Bella dealt with the pressures to look and perform a certain way as a female athlete  The ways we can change the narrative on body image in the fitness industry What Bella has done to beat recent struggles and get “back in the saddle” Her view on nutrition and counting calories How she got into CrossFit and why she was hesitant at first Defining who should connect with Bella    Connect with Bella Bella’s Instagram   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website 

Been thinking about taking a leap of faith in your life?? Fellow entrepreneur, Joe Johnston, recently took a big leap in his own life by quitting his corporate job to pursue full-time entrepreneurship. He’s here on the show this week to offer you some quality tips on how to find your passion, be disciplined with that passion, and how the people around you can be your biggest catalysts in helping you FUEL your passion! Tune in to learn more and see below for the full list of topics covered in this episode with Joe.  Key Topics Breaking down Joe’s latest leap of faith he has taken in his life and how it has affected him  Joe’s background  The signs Joe noticed that lead him to take the leap of faith he took  How to find your passion and how to be disciplined with it once you do  The importance of healing in your life Why you should find people you vibe with and that support you  How to see your own “superpowers”  Joe’s story of leaving corporate to pursue entrepreneurship How to overcome being nervous when cold-calling or public speaking Why Joe is not afraid of his new venture despite the risks  Defining who could benefit from connecting with Joe  What “thriving” means to Joe   Connect with Joe Joe’s Instagram  Joe’s Website  M.I.I. Professional Speaking Instagram   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website 

CJ’s flying solo on this brief episode discussing how he started the ThriveOn Life Podcast and giving you tips and tricks on how to start your own podcast! Tune in to learn a little history about this show, how imperfect action beats perfect inaction, how to stop seeking validation, and so much more.  Key Topics How CJ got into podcasting and how the ThriveOn Life Podcast began  The ways CJ has been working to grow the podcast  How to start thriving in your life and why we ask our guests what thriving means to them  Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website  (CJ's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cj.finley  Thrive On Life Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife  Thrive On Life Website https://www.thriveonlife.com )

Do you know what’s standing between you and where you want to be? It could be your EGO! Tune in to this week’s episode as we welcome Daniel Crouch, Co-Founder of “Blessed Bites”, back to the show to chat about how the past year has taught him to reduce his ego to be a better husband, father, entrepreneur, and all-around human. We also chat about choosing simplicity, being a “vehicle” for those around us, finding balance, and so much more! See below for a full list of topics covered in this episode with Daniel Crouch.  Key Topics The biggest obstacle Daniel has had to overcome in the past year  Lessons he has learned about being a better husband and father  How to overcome your ego  The story of how Daniel chose to rebrand his company and why  How to find balance and maintain it  Explaining Daniel’s product, “Blessed Bites”, and who can benefit from them Breaking down the Blessed Bites “7 Day Program” What “thriving” means to Daniel    Connect with Daniel Daniel’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thedanielcrouch/) Blessed Bites Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/myblessedbites/) Blessed Bites Website (https://myblessedbites.com)   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website  (CJ's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cj.finley  Thrive On Life Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife  Thrive On Life Website https://www.thriveonlife.com )

Finding your passion can be a struggle, and so can figuring out what to do with it once you do find it. In this episode, we welcome Erin back to the show to chat about what has been making us come alive. Tune in to hear more of this, as well as to learn the importance of going all in on your goals, doing things for you, business tips from CJ, and so much more. See below for a full list of topics covered in this episode.  Key Topics   What’s been helping Erin “feel alive” lately Breaking down Erin’s goals and what she wants to dive into  The importance of putting “two feet” into what you do  Erin on the importance of doing something “for you”  What CJ has been “getting rid of” in his life and how he’s working on eliminating stress How CJ knows what to focus on and who to work with in business  The ways that CJ has been improving his health recently    Connect with Erin Finley Erin’s Instagram   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website 

Being a trailblazer is a beautiful thing, however, it can come with its share of pushback from others around you. Luckily, Faith Ashenden didn’t let that hold her back from pursuing her passions and what she believed in! Tune in to hear her story of overcoming adversity, pursuing a new business, and so much more. See below for a full list of topics covered in this episode with Faith.  Key Topics   Who is Faith and what she’s about Juggling business and family  Her husband’s influence on her starting her business What inspired her to start branching away from the western model of health/medicine and the pushback she received from others  How she dealt with the judgement and pushback from those close to her  What mindset looks like to Faith  Tips for higher-level thinking  What her business looks like today and where she sees it going  How she went about hiring people The type of people Faith works with  What “thriving” means to Faith   Connect with Faith Faith’s Instagram Faith’s Website   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website

We tend to get so caught up in worrying about the past or the future that we miss out on the present moment. Tune into this episode of the podcast to hear from Brandon Bergado about how a serious hockey injury forced him to give up his dreams and change his path, and the ways he has gone about seeking a life of acceptance. We also chat about his journey through starting his brand, Small Talk, with a few of his friends and the lessons learned throughout that experience. Tune in for more and see below for a full list of topics covered in this episode with Brandon Bergado.  Key Topics What forced Brandon to quit hockey and transition into what he’s doing now  Why Brandon started “Small Talk” and breaking down what it is  The struggles he has faced in starting it  The importance of delegating to a team  How his team managed conflict and growing pains  Brandon walking CJ through the process of “Small Talk”  How Brandon balances school and personal growth The type of person that should reach out to Brandon  What thriving means to Brandon  Resources Meditations by Marcus Aurelius  Connect with Brandon Brandon’s Instagram Small Talk Instagram   Connect with CJ Finley CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website 

Making big moves in your life requires you to lean into your gut and simply learn by doing! But how do you go about better trusting your gut even when it’s hard? Tune in to learn from Chelsea Mansfield as she shares her story of uprooting from her hometown, moving to Austin, Texas, adjusting to her job, and so much more!  Key Topics How Chelsea got her nickname and her background in sports  What brought her to Austin, Texas, and the challenges she faced when moving to ATX How to not let your corporate job and your boss “eat you alive”  Chelsea’s experience with learning about her hormones and the harmful effects of birth control on women  Her mindset-shift in her relationship with alcohol  Breaking down the type of person who would vibe with Chelsea What “thriving” means to her   Connect with Chelsea Instagram   Connect with CJ Finley CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website 

Doing the hard things is already tough enough when others are watching, but what about when nobody else is around? Will you still do the hard things then? Wes Patterson believes you should!   He joins us on the show today to chat about his story of growing up with nothing in South Chicago and how he turned his life around to become a successful serial entrepreneur and coach. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and see below for a full list of topics covered in this episode with Wes Patterson.  Key Topics Wes’s story of being made fun of growing up and how he used chasing success to fight it  The importance of reducing your ego to start loving yourself Wes’s story of growing up in South Chicago, the struggles that came with it and how it motivated him to be successful The importance of having a why and not letting your struggles hold you back  His journey through entrepreneurship The importance of learning from other people and mentors  A story of when Wes had to fire his own father  His big dream vision for his life  What Wes is working on/offering and how to connect with him  What “thriving” means to Wes   Connect with Wes Wes’s Instagram Quick Fitness Instagram   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website (CJ's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cj.finley  Thrive On Life Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife  Thrive On Life Website https://www.thriveonlife.com )

Katey Yurko has a vision to see people making the mind-body connection with the food they eat. She is passionate about helping people like you improve the health of their skin, gut, and overall mood through her company and her blog, “Violet Fog”. She joins us in this episode to chat about how she started her blog, what has helped her grow it, and even gives us an inside look into her Violet Fog Potions. Tune in to learn more about Katey and to hear her full story. Key Topics How Katey came up with the name “Violet Fog”  What brought Katey to Austin  Breaking down Katey’s blog and explaining how/why she started it  How she grew Violet Fog and what helped her to stand out Dissecting her writing process for her blog The struggles of making money as a creative  Katey’s daily routines  How she came up with the Violet Fog potion  Katey’s plan and vision for the future of Violet Fog Defining the people who would vibe with Katey  What “thriving” means to Katey   Connect with Katey Katey’s Instagram Violet Fog Instagram Katey’s Website   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website (CJ's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cj.finley  Thrive On Life Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife  Thrive On Life Website https://www.thriveonlife.com )

Are you FOCUSED in on your mission? James Quigley joins us on the ThriveOn Life Podcast this week to offer YOU some practical tips on how to get focused in on your mission to grow your business and influence in today’s world. Tune in to hear James’ full story and to learn more about the topics listed below.  Key Topics - James’ experience emceeing in Kuwait - The struggles he faced at a young age and the steps he took to turn it around through fitness and entrepreneurship - James’ story of being fired by his mentor/friend and how it was exactly what he needed at the time  - Lessons James wished he had known sooner  - The importance of aligning your actions with your words  - The importance of having clearly defined values and a clear mission that you stand by  - Why you need to know what your customer wants  - How to not feel bad for selling to people  - James’ bigger vision mission  - The most common problems James sees  - James’ “perfect customer” - What thriving means to James   Connect with James James’ Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jamespquigley/) James’ Website (https://www.thejamesquigley.com)   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website  (CJ's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cj.finley  Thrive On Life Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife  Thrive On Life Website https://www.thriveonlife.com )

Stoicism has become very popular and somewhat of a trend in recent times, but what really is it? Noah Huisman joins us on the show to break it all down for us and debunk any myths you may have heard about it. So tune in and learn about how Stoicism has changed Noah’s life and how it can begin to change yours! Key Topics - How Noah became interested in Stoicism and how it has helped him  - Breaking down what Stoicism is  - What Stoicism lacks to offer   - The importance of taking advantage of life and living it to the fullest now - Breaking down the meaning of CJ’s tattoos - What “thriving” means to Noah Resources Mentioned Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Connect with Noah Noah’s Instagram Noah’s Website   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website 

Building a business is one of the hardest things we as humans can do, however, it is so rewarding. There are many fears that must be overcome in order to build a business and this week’s guest, Madeline Salamon, is a testament to that. In this episode, she walks us through the fears she had to overcome in starting her business, Credo Foods, as well as her journey of going vegan, some useful tips regarding your diet and nutrition, and so much more! Key Topics - Why the Salamon family decided to go vegan  - Evidence-based nutrition vs fad diets  - The importance of eating true fiber and going oil-free - Maddie’s story of facing fear and moving to Austin  - How to know when a relationship, situation, idea, etc. isn’t right - The story of how Madeline and her husband met and how he has supported her journey  - The life of being a mom and an entrepreneur and how she balances both - Her vision for the future of Credo Foods - The importance of finding your “why” - What “thriving” means to Madeline  Resources Mentioned How Not to Die - Gene Stone Fiber Fueled - Will Bulsiewicz   Connect with Madeline Madeline’s Instagram Credo Foods Instagram Credo Foods Website   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website    “It’s always scarier in your mind than it is in real life.” -Madeline Salamon

In a world where so many people wait until they have a problem to start working on their health, Dr. Matt Delgado, Co-founder of Lifespring Chiropractic, encourages you to do the opposite.    He believes that our health is defined by our regular health routine and the ways we are taking care of our health in our day-to-day lives. Tune in to this episode to hear Dr. Matt share his personal health routine and to learn how you can improve your own. See below for other topics touched on during this episode as well.    Key Topics -  Dr. Matt’s health routines - What caused him to start on his health journey - The biggest things he changed in his process - The importance of accessing all the education that is available in today’s world - Managing people making fun of you for eating healthy and organic - Why moderation doesn't work in health - Why you should be integrating chiropractic in your life and the benefits of chiropractic care - Why you should ask your doctors about their own health routines  - What “thriving” means to Dr. Matt Connect with Dr. Matt Dr. Matt’s Instagram Lifespring Chiropractic Instagram Business Website   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website

Happy Valentines Day y’all! In recognition of the holiday this weekend, we welcomed the ThriveOn Wife, Erin Finley back to the show to chat about her and CJ’s marriage and answer some relationship questions based on their own experiences. Whether you’re single, dating, or married, there is quality relationship info in here for everyone! Tune in for more and see below for the list of questions/topics covered in this episode with CJ and Erin Finley.  Key Topics What comes to mind when they think about Valentines day The biggest takeaways from their previous relationships The importance of timing in relationships  How to improve communication and be intentional with it  Sharing their biggest surprises about marriage  Sharing their biggest relationship struggles  The differences that come with being a couple in both entrepreneurship and the corporate world How to know if someone is “the one” or not How to keep the spark in your marriage  Sharing their favorite parts of their relationship with one another Connect with Erin Erin’s Instagram Erin’s Website   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website   

In order to THRIVE, we have to be willing to write our own story, despite how uncomfortable that may feel. In this episode, Joe Lindley tells us all about how a trip to the Grand Canyon completely changed his life, and how he is now in the process of building a brand to inspire others to embrace all of life’s moments, even the not so exciting ones. Tune in to hear Joe’s story and learn more about becoming the author of your own story.  Key Topics - What it means to write your own story - How a trip to the Grand Canyon changed Joe’s life  - The event that caused a shift in his mindset and attitude towards life and school - Why he moved to Austin and how he got into videography  - How to finish projects as a creative and the fulfillment it brings - A story of Joe embracing the unknown and stepping out of his comfort zone - The importance of learning from failures  - Who his brand is for  - The ways that Joe pushes himself to improve regularly  - The importance of the people around you    Connect with Joe Joe’s Instagram Fourwards Movement Instagram Website   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website    “That low made the next high so much sweeter.” - Joe Lindley

Want to live an optimized life but don’t know what that looks like or how to get there? Well, good news for you! We’ve got Dr. Riva Robinson on the show this week as we chat about her journey through the medical industry, why she moved away from it, and how she is now using functional medicine to help others live an optimized life and THRIVE! Tune in to hear Dr. Riva’s story and learn more about how to use functional medicine to optimize your own life.  Key Topics - How Dr. Riva learned traditional medicine wasn’t for her at a young age - Her journey of rejecting med-school and taking a year off after college - The horrors she saw in the medical industry  - Breaking the mold by doing what you want despite what others say - Defining what functional medicine truly is - Why Dr. Riva emphasizes finding your purpose in being healthy - How to get extra energy and optimize your health  - What to do when people refuse to change - Breaking down her program  - The importance of educating children about proper nutrition and why change starts with them  Connect with Dr. Riva Riva’s Instagram Riva’s Website Riva’s Email: [email protected] Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website

After years of struggling with her health while battling an eating disorder, Maddie Miles finally had an awakening one day after a series of tough events that led her to start taking her health into her own hands. Now, she is on the journey to help others like you do the same by learning how to hack their hormones and use integrative medicine to thrive.    In this episode, we chat about her journey through battling her eating disorder, living in Spain, what caused a shift in her view on health, and how she is using it to help others today.    Key Topics - How Maddie got into food photography and brand collaborations  - What called her to move to Austin, Texas - How family struggles affected her growing up and led to a battle with an eating disorder - Her move to Spain and the struggle she faced there - How she overcame her eating disorder - Maddie’s experience with the healthcare system and why it lead her to functional and integrative medicine  - The process of growing her brand on Instagram  - The harmful effects of birth control and why Maddie is against it  Resources Mentioned Maddie’s Podcast Podcast Episode about Seed Cycling  Connect with Maddie Maddie’s Instagram Maddie’s Website Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website 

Sarah Kaney is the epitome of making the best out of a tough situation. After losing her husband to cancer, she easily could have spiraled and let that ruin her life, however, she instead chose to make the most of it and help carry on his legacy. Tune in to hear the full story that captures what it truly means to ThriveOn Life, even when it’s hard.  Key Topics - How moving around and seeing different cultures has helped Sarah gain perspective - The story of how Sarah and her husband met - His battle with cancer  - Why good sleep is crucial for good health - Managing losing a loved one - Functional medicine and its benefits - Finding balance in a busy life    Connect with Sarah Sarah’s Instagram   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website 

You may have heard before that you need a solid foundation for your life, business, relationships, etc., but how do we go about building these foundations?    Today, we welcome to the show Jevin Koleth, a Leadership Coach who is dedicated to helping other leaders THRIVE by helping them to build solid foundations in their lives. In this episode, we define character development, chat about mentorship, discuss what it truly means to be a leader, and how you can build a solid foundation in your life.  Lessons - How to shift your mindset when things go wrong - Defining character development - How mentorship has impacted Jevin’s life - The issues surrounding titles in jobs and in life - What core values are and why you should know yours - The importance of a solid foundation  - How to use your weaknesses as a superpower    Connect with Jevin Jevin’s Instagram Jevin’s Website Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website  “Thriving is just doing something everyday that fulfills what I believe in.” -Jevin Koleth

Did you know that YOU are your own personal brand? What about HOW to define that personal brand? This week’s guest is Rich Keller, who defines himself as a “catalyst” as he helps others find and cultivate their personal brand so that they can THRIVE.    Join us and learn how to WIN in 2021 by finding your own “one word”, as well as pick up many other useful lessons from a man that truly lives to THRIVE. See below for a full list of topics covered in this episode with Rich Keller.  Key Topics - How to know what you’ve got BEFORE it’s gone  - Rich and his wife’s battles with cancer - Walking away from his well-paying corporate job to pursue a dream - How to figure out your “one word” - How to “just start”  - What you do is not who you are, but who you are drives what you do  - Money follows value -The importance of free work  - Asking how you can help others  Resources Mentioned The Catalyst Effect Podcast with Rich Keller (Spotify)  Connect with GUEST Connect with Rich on LinkedIn Schedule a call with Rich!    Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website    “If you want a legacy, go make it.” -Rich Keller

We’re back this week with a short solo episode from CJ as we chat about the best gift you can give others AND yourself. The best part? It’s FREE! Tune in to learn what it is and to hear about how you can improve your life and those around you headed into the new year.    Enjoy and have a Merry Christmas, y’all!  Lessons - The best gifts are free - Who you surround yourself with determines who you will become - How to become a better person - How to shoot your shot and connect with people - How to make the most of 2021    Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website 

The ThriveOn Wife is back! CJ’s wife, Erin is back on the show today as the couple reflects on the past year and the lessons learned through 2020. They dive into why they invested in the Thrive HQ, their plans falling apart due to COVID-19, and how they have adapted and still made it to be one of the best decisions they have ever made. They also discuss visions for 2021 and more lessons they learned from this year. Tune in and enjoy catching up with the Finleys!  Key Topics - The importance of reflecting and taking action  - How COVID forced CJ and Erin to adapt  - Dealing with the “now what?” trap - CJ’s visions for the future with Thrive HQ - Creating an environment to THRIVE - Dealing with feeling uncomfortable working out at the gym - How blood work has helped them evaluate and improve their health - Struggling to follow through on things  - Competing with yourself - Why you should learn a new skill  - How to fuel your passion  - Embracing discomfort    Connect with Erin: Erin’s Instagram Erin’s Website Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website  (CJ's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cj.finley  Thrive On Life Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife  Thrive On Life Website https://www.thriveonlife.com ) “As I reflect, I want to be able to say that I tried different things and I’ve broken past certain limitations in my mind.” -Erin Finley

The quality of the people around you is a direct reflection of the quality of your life. The same is true for your business. Clark Nowlin, Founder and CEO of Golden Ratio learned this early on and attributes the quality of the people he works with to the success of his company. In this episode of the ThriveOnLife Podcast, we chat with Clark about what Golden Ratio is and how it started, the importance of delegating to a team, seizing opportunity, and so much more. Tune in and learn how to start your day, the golden way!  Key Topics - Breaking down what Golden Ratio is and how it’s made  - The origin story of Golden Ratio - Persisting through the tough times - The importance of understanding what you are good at and delegating the rest  - Clark’s journey through music and the lessons it taught him  - Why the quality of people on your team is crucial  - Explaining the branding behind Golden Ratio Resources Mentioned Losing My Virginity - Richard Branson (Autobiography)  (https://amzn.to/2VMYNj4) Connect with Clark Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drinkgoldenratio/)  Website (https://drinkgoldenratio.com)    Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website  (CJ's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cj.finley  Thrive On Life Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife  Thrive On Life Website https://www.thriveonlife.com )   “At this corporate job, I’m counting time. Where I’m going, this is going to teach me how to make my time count.” -Clark Nowlin\

Genevieve was on the path to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a nurse when she decided to pivot and chase a life built around what she LOVES to do, which is help people learn how to make fitness a part of their daily lives. We were privileged to welcome her to the show this week as we chat about everything from managing setbacks, changing career paths, and more to help you “find your spark”. Tune in to learn more about Genevieve and how YOU can step into doing what you love.  Lessons - Finding your “spark”  - How to handle it when your world gets flipped upside down - Breaking free from what you feel like you’re “supposed to do” and stepping into what you LOVE to do  - Defining what you are really looking for - How to be an intentional listener - The importance of being genuine and stepping into yourself - Why you should “step away” from your phone more often and tips on how to do so - Guarding your energy - Why you don’t have to be in athletics to be fit Resources Mentioned Digital Minimalism - Cal Newport  Connect with Genevieve Genevieve’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/genevieve.fit/)  Genevieve’s Website (https://www.peacelovegenevieve.com) Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website  (CJ's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cj.finley  Thrive On Life Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife  Thrive On Life Website https://www.thriveonlife.com )   “It turns out, the answer was always within me.” -Genevieve Alfond

We’ve all probably heard the saying “less is more” multiple times before, but how do we apply that to our daily lives?  CJ helps to answer that question in this week’s solo Thanksgiving episode by breaking down how to optimize your health, wealth, and happiness during the holidays. Tune in and learn how you can enter the new year as happy and healthy as possible.   Lessons - Why less equals more - Making the most of the holidays during a pandemic - Breaking down health, wealth, and happiness - Be grateful for good health in world where a lot of people are struggling with their health  - Defining true wealth - Why happiness is a choice and how to choose it - Identifying and eliminating the negative things in your life that do not serve you - Navigating change - How to declutter your life   Resources Mentioned Essentialism by Greg McKeown   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website  (CJ's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cj.finley  Thrive On Life Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife  Thrive On Life Website https://www.thriveonlife.com )     “Focus on decluttering your life so that you can focus on what truly matters.” -CJ Finley

Whether it’s running around a library in a t-rex costume during finals or teaching you about fitness, Patrick Lyons does it all. In addition to growing a sizable following on YouTube, Patrick spends his days working as an engineer for Microsoft, all while also building up his own successful fitness company, The Lyon Shred. In this episode, we chat about how to start and grow your YouTube channel, the importance of setting long-term goals, the power of consistency, and so much more. See below for the full list of lessons/topics covered in this episode with Patrick Lyons.  Lessons - The benefits of tracking your habits  - How to set long-term goals - The importance of managing your priorities  - Why you should say “Yes” more  - How to use exposure to gain opportunities - How to gain confidence in speaking  - How to grow your YouTube Channel  - More YouTube tips  - How to keep momentum even when it’s hard - Adapting through COVID    Connect with Patrick Patrick’s Instagram Patrick’s YouTube Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website  (CJ's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cj.finley  Thrive On Life Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife  Thrive On Life Website https://www.thriveonlife.com )   “Don’t wait for someone else to take away an opportunity from you for you to reflect on your current situation.” -Patrick Lyons

If you’ve ever wondered what your purpose in life is, this episode is for you! Emily Gigliotti is the founder and producer of a podcast titled “The Purpose Project”, which aims to help others like you find their purpose. Tune in and learn more about finding your purpose, refusing to settle, how to maximize the 24 hours in each day, and so much more. See below for the full list of lessons and topics covered in this value-packed episode with Emily.  Lessons - Finding your purpose - Maximizing the 24 hours in each day - Knowing how/when to pivot - Learning from others experiences - Being valuable vs being selfish - Refusing to settle - Overcoming struggles to gain confidence - Being gritty and going with your gut - Falling out of love with a sport  - Moving back home with family due to COVID-19 - Shifting from being the player to the coach - Setting aside the ego to help others thrive Resources Mentioned The Purpose Project Podcast - Apple Podcasts : (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-purpose-project/id1482321159)   The Purpose Project Podcast - Spotify : (https://open.spotify.com/show/3tvBawfJnPm38AAdvsmC9z)    Connect with GUEST Emily’s Instagram The Purpose Project Instagram   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cj.finley  Thrive On Life Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife  Thrive On Life Website https://www.thriveonlife.com  “Keep moving forward.” - Emily Gigliotti

Where you focus your time and energy today, helps to set the course for the rest of your life. It’s for this exact reason that creative entrepreneur, Jon Scotty, has made it a point in his life to seek clarity on where he wants to use his time and energy to help him get to the next level, all while helping others level up along the way.    In this episode, we cover topics such as surrounding yourself with the right people, helping others level up, seeking clarity, delegating your energy, and so much more. Tune in and enjoy this genuine, value-packed conversation about seeking clarity and thriving on community.  Lessons - The importance of who you surround yourself with  - Being the person to “lower the ladder” to help others climb up - Deconstructing others to gain a better understanding of them  - The beauty of being generous  - Helping yourself through helping others - Celebrating the little wins throughout the day - The importance and benefits of seeking clarity  - Getting clear of where you want to focus your time and energy  - Why being free is preferable to being busy - How to tell a story through content    Connect with GUEST Jon’s Instagram Eat My Media Instagram Portfolio Instagram   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website    “I can't just live a life of comfort and complacency” -Jon Scotty

Wyatt Knight is a prime example of “being the change” and strives to encourage others to do the same through his 1% better mentality. He seeks to end every single day one percent better than he left the previous one. Tune in to listen to us chat about how Wyatt implements this mentality daily, as well as how to know your why, the importance of learning to say “no”, putting yourself out there, and more. See below for the full list of topics and lessons covered in this value packed conversation with Wyatt.  Lessons - Fill your own cup before trying to fill other’s cups - The importance of knowing your “WHY”  - Follow your gut - How to take the initial step in starting something - Put yourself out there - How to avoid running yourself into the ground - Learning to say “No” to people - The benefits of waking up early - How to get to bed early - Maximize every second of your day Resources Mentioned 1% Better Club Connect with GUEST Wyatt’s Instagram   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website    “The world needs more people living their best lives.” -Wyatt Knight

Remember how much FUN life used to be as a kid?  This week’s guest, Sirena Abalian, knows that fun doesn't have to end just because we get older. That's why she spends her days helping others reconnect with their inner child so that they can THRIVE. She is a mindset coach and a speaker with a heart for helping others improve their mindset to live life to the fullest.  She is a mindset coach and a speaker with a heart for helping others improve their mindset to live life to the fullest. On this episode, we chat about an array of topics including confidence, overcoming rejection, defeating burnout, battling mental health struggles, and listening to your inner child. See below for the full list of topics and lessons covered in this chat with Sirena and tune in to learn more about how to get reconnected with your inner child.  Lessons - Acting on your hunches - How to gain confidence - How to do something even if you don’t feel confident - Facing and overcoming rejection  - Viewing rejection as redirection  - How to manage and overcome burnout - How to look for “signs” in your life - How to answer when people ask you, “What do you do?”  - Battling mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, etc.  - Listening and talking to your inner child - How to take responsibility to take care of yourself - The science behind your inner child  - Becoming the truest version of yourself - Celebrate the small wins  - Stepping into your limitless potential  Resources Mentioned “Fake It Until You Become It” TED Talk Connect with GUEST Sirena’s Instagram Sirena’s Website   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website    “You were not put on this earth to play small.” -Sirena Abalian

Creator Jewels has three rules for life: follow your curiosity, just do it, and be who you are. She is the CEO of How To Be Social and this week’s guest on the show. In this episode, we chat about her journey in educating others on how to be social and the obstacles she has overcome along the way. Here at ThriveOnLife, we believe that when we strive together, we thrive together and the only way to do that is to be social, so tune in and learn more about how to be social, dealing with rejection, building a brand as a creative, and so much more!  Lessons - How to be social as an introvert  - The value in starting a blog - How to avoid getting screwed over as a creative - Struggling to find rhythm  - The importance in building a sales system - How to deal with rejection - How to look for talent when hiring a team  - The importance of networking in creativity and as a creative  Resources Mentioned Hubspot Connect with GUEST Creator Jewels Instagram Creator Jewels Website How To Be Social Instagram How To Be Social Website   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website    “Being social is growing and being a better version of yourself every day.” -Creator Jewels

Everyone loves freedom. How many people actually seek it though? This week’s guest, Mary Joy Garcia is a prime example of a freedom seeker. From paving her own path by choosing not to go to college, to now owning her own hair salon, she is all about seeking to live the life SHE wants to live. In this episode, we touch on paving your own path, trusting your intuition, stepping into responsibility, and the importance of creating good vibes so that you can attract a good tribe. See below for more of the key lessons covered in this episode.  Lessons - How to pave your own path - Knowing your boundaries - The importance of trusting your gut and intuition - Managing the fear of stepping into responsibility  - The value in being genuine and vulnerable - The importance of a community that has your back - How to create a laid back vibe, particularly as a salon owner - Selling through word of mouth - Your vibe attracts your tribe   Connect with GUEST Mary Joy’s Instagram   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website  “You need responsibility in order to obtain freedom.” -Mary Joy Garcia

Update! CJ’s back with a solo episode updating us on all things ThriveOnLife.  Newbies & regulars, catch up on the fresh deets!  *** Lessons - How & Why ThriveOnLife Exists - How Thrive has pivoted over the years - Why CJ LOVES consulting  - What CJ hopes to accomplish with ThriveOnLife in the next year  - CJ’s ultimate goals for the brand & company at large  - Why Richard Branson is one of CJ’s role models - What’s currently going behind the scenes at ThriveOnLife  - Plans to expand beyond Austin! *** Resources Mentioned Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action - Simon Sinek The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results - Gary Keller Losing My Virginity - Richard Branson  *** Connect with The Team: Jasmine Quinones Website Instagram Jon Scotty Website Instagram Hamza Abdallah Website Instagram Ishani Narwankar Website Instagram Jake Allen Website Instagram Courtney Peacock Work with Courtney Instagram Charlotte Fackre  Website  Instagram Joe Gangemi Website Instagram coming soon! Katherine An Website Instagram (under construction) Dana Drahos Website Instagram Travis Kwielford Website Instagram Cassandra Website Instagram Erin Finley Website Instagram *** Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram  Thrive On Life Instagram  Thrive On Life Website  *** “Your journey does not have to be a straight line or even make sense to others. All that matters is that you are happy and having fun with the mission and journey that you are on.” - CJ Finley 

“Painting a picture and telling a story is what makes really effective leaders.” -Matthew Confer *** Do you want to grow your network but not sure where to start? *** This week’s guest, Matthew Confer, is the VP of Strategy at Abilitie, a local Austin, Texas-based company that develops leadership simulation events. Abilitie works with over forty Fortune 500 companies including Coca-Cola, Southwest Airlines, RetailMeNot, and many more. *** In this week’s episode, we chat about the events that have landed Matthew where he’s at right now, how he has vastly grown his network by reaching out to people, and how you can create and be an effective leader in your own company. Tune in to learn more about these topics, as well as the key lessons listed below.  *** Lessons - How to effectively reach out and connect with people  - How to land a job by reaching out to a company  - How to develop a “talent pipeline” in your business  - How to listen first and speak later  - How to be more consensus building and less dictatorial  - How to make your position stronger through playing “devil’s advocate” - How to find holes in your argument by looking at both sides of the situation - How to adapt to COVID-19 as a primarily in-person event company  *** Resources Matt’s TedX Talk Learn To Lead Podcast Invited MBA  Abilitie Website *** Connect with Matthew Matthew’s Instagram Matthew’s LinkedIn  Matthew’s Twitter *** Connect with CJ Finley CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website  *** “You have to be willing to take that leap.” -Matthew Confer

“The power behind entrepreneurship is that you can turn ideas into action very, very quickly” -Michael Zipursky   Do you ever feel stuck or like you don’t know how to take action? This week’s guest, Michael Zipursky, is the founder of Consultingsuccess.com and is ALL ABOUT taking action. He walks us through growing up feeling like an outsider, turning ideas into actions, overcoming fear, and so much more. Tune in and learn how you can take action to gain momentum in your life.    Lessons - How to manage feeling like an outsider - How to turn ideas into actions - How to handle setbacks and fight against fear - Understanding the importance of creating and building relationships  - How to be clear on who your ideal client is - How to address your problems - The importance of focusing on value over volume - How to identify demand in the market - How to overcome perfectionism to take action Resources “Act Now” by Michael Zipursky “Momentum” Consulting Course Consulting Success Podcast Connect with Michael Zipursky Michael's Instagram  Michael’s Website    Connect with CJ Finley CJ's Instagram  Thrive On Life Instagram   Thrive On Life Website    “One of the biggest factors of success is not just the ideas that you have, but how you handle the setbacks.” -Micheal Zipursky

“Our experience as a human being is what health should mean.” -Courtney Peacock Stress is something we are likely all very familiar with. How many of us are actually managing stress in such a way that helps us to THRIVE though? This week's guest, Courtney Peacock, is an expert in helping people just like you learn how to manage stress and create boundaries so that you may become the CEO of your own life. In this episode, she shows us how she overcame alcohol and substance abuse, left her corporate job, and completely transformed her life to create one where she now lives #forthepeople. Tune in and learn more about how to manage your stress so you can start THRIVING.  Lessons - How to read and manage stress - How to leverage being a polymath - How to use your current interests in an entrepreneurial way  - How to take ownership of your life and decisions  - How to overcome fear in making decisions - How to build confidence in yourself - How to create boundaries in your life and the importance of doing so Connect with GUEST Courtney’s Instagram  Pinecone Instagram  Pinecone Website  Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram  Thrive On Life Website  “As a society, we have been taught to fear stress and that it’s really bad for us, but we are actually beings who have THRIVED because of our adaptation to stress.” -Courtney Peacock

“Don’t feel held back by the things that you don’t have...just go out there and CREATE.”- Jasmine Quinones Who doesn’t dream of making a living doing what they love? That’s exactly what we strive to help others do at ThriveOnLife and what this week’s guest, Jasmine Quinones, wakes up and does every day. Tune in as she takes us on a journey through her life and learn how you can work with what’s around you to FUEL YOUR PASSION.  Lessons - How to be adaptable when life is constantly changing - How to fight against pressure from others and choose your own route - How to work with what you’ve got to get what you don’t - How to manage unrealistic expectations and not be so hard on yourself - How to focus on enjoying the process instead of obsessing over perfectionism  Resources Mentioned Sam Kolder on YouTube Connect with GUEST Jasmine’s Instagram  For Creativity’s Sake Instagram  Jasmine’s Website  Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website  “When you start out...you’re totally terrible at it. I think seeing myself figure things out and get better only fueled me more to keep going.” -Jasmine Quinones 

“You have to own your sh*t in order to fall in love with your soul. You have to explore all parts of it; make the unconscious, conscious.” - Danielle Gertner, Ownership Coach ***** Nothing says “owning your shit” quite like moving across the country in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. ***** Ownership coach Danielle Gertner takes us on a journey through her personal experiences of turning down a secure future at Amazon to create the life she desires, and the lessons learned along the way. ***** She touches on starting a boot camp at the University of Florida, her internship at an Amazon fulfillment center, moving to Austin, Texas during COVID-19, and the ways that she is consistently owning her shit in her own life.  ***** Lessons -How to find gratitude even in trying times -Listen to your gut over fear -Recognizing that you only live once and to make the most of that -Be attentive to where you feel “out of place” and be able to pivot  -Embracing uncertainty in making decisions  -“Fail fast, fail forward.”  -How to break through the fear of sacrificing financial security  -Recognizing your value and getting over the fear of “no”  -The importance of tapping into your inner child  -Finding a balance between ego and authenticity -Shedding layers of past conditioning  -The importance of vulnerability -Look at your own needs, then create a solution and share it with others ***** Resources Mentioned Season of Growth 90 Day Program ***** Connect with Danielle Instagram  Gertner Grind Website  ***** Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram  Thrive On Life Instagram  Thrive On Life Website  ***** “If fear was not present in your life, what would you do and who would you be?” - Danielle Gertner

From selling refurbished cars to starting his own electric mowing company, David Callejas is truly an entrepreneur at heart. In this episode, he breaks down for us the many ways he has had to pivot his life to do what he loves. He takes us through his college life, working at a bank, his involvement with a local nonprofit, and the rest of the journey that led up to him becoming CEO of FloatOn Boat Rentals.   Lessons - Recognize when something isn’t working and be willing to seek what does - Tap into your skills and recognize where you can use them to help others - The consequences of partnerships without boundaries - How failure can be a great teacher in future ventures - Recognizing a problem and finding a better way of doing things - Humbling yourself and trusting others expertise - The importance of using SEO and blogging to grow your business - The value found in creating a culture and focusing on employees  Resources Mentioned Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose  Connect with David & Float On Boat Rentals David’s Instagram  FloatOn Instagram FloatOn Website  Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram  Thrive On Life Instagram  Thrive On Life Website 

Halfway through their internship, Ishani Narwankar and Jake Allen let us know what it’s been like for them at Thrive On Life for the past 5 weeks and what their future looks like post-internship with Thrive On Life.  “What is stopping you from making a 100k doing what you love? You are.” - Ishani Narwankar    Key Topics  - Who are the Thrive On Life interns? - What have Jake & Ishani been up to during their internship? - What is fueling their passion right now? - Find out the most exciting opportunities Ishani & Jake have had at Thrive so far.  - Their advice for other interns who have an idea of something they’d like to start.  - Why Jake dropped out of college & the two vivid memories that informed Jake that college was NOT for him.  - Ishani & Jake’s personal brands and why they created them - Why CJ created an intern-led internship based on their drives, not CJ’s preconceptions - How productivity & fulfillment are sides of the same coin - Why Ishani will continue her monthly masterminds and shoots to have her own intern next year. - How Jake will be excitedly diving into uncertainty after the internship.    “Growth can only be found through discomfort.” Jake Allen   Connect with Ishani Narwankar and I Kid You Not LinkedIn  I Kid You Not Instagram  I Kid You Not Website    Connect with Jake Allen and Into the Uncomfortable Jake's Instagram  Into The Uncomfortable Instagram  Into The Uncomfortable Website    Connect with CJ Finley and Thrive On Life: CJ's Instagram  Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website 

We love to check in with the Mrs. behind Thrive On Life every few months, the wonderful Erin Finley. Be a fly on the wall and listen to how power couples push each other to reach their full potential. *** Erin has amazing ideas to inspire and support women, and she has already made massive moves on her vision by starting with monthly virtual meet-ups covering topics like self-doubt, procrastination, habits, confidence, and identity. However, like so many of us, she’s been getting in her own way in terms of taking actions necessary to see the full vision really come to life. *** CJ grills Erin (out of love, of course) in this episode to really get to the core of what’s holding Erin back. We bet most listeners out there will find themselves in Erin’s relatable struggles. The two are able to talk things through and really bring awareness to the fears holding us back, and actionable solutions to move forward. *** Erin also has an exciting new fitness and wellness platform in the works, unlike any other! Be sure to tune in to hear more, and we’d really appreciate it if you’d rate and leave a review so more people can be a part of the vision! *** Connect with Erin Finley Instagram: @erin.spiration, @girlswithgoalsinc [email protected]   Connect with CJ Finley and Thrive On Life: https://www.thriveonlife.com https://www.instagram.com/cj.finley https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife

Learn how Ellie Rome, Engineer-Turned Emotional Eating Coach and Founder of MindfulBellie, went from sugar addiction, binge eating to numb her feelings, and adverse health issues, to learning to eat mindfully and taking back control of her health. AND running her own successful coaching business we might add!   *** She tells us all about the success she's had on the Carnivore diet for her autoimmune and digestive problems, as well as eczema.  She gives amazing tips for mindful eating and finding a diet that works for you, and reminds us to never give up on our health! We also dive into Ellie's backstory and what her transition from chemical engineer to entrepreneur and coach was like. She shares so much wisdom that anyone currently in corporate thinking to jump ship could benefit from! Lastly, we go DEEP on money mindset challenges that so many entrepreneurs face...Where is the next paycheck coming from? How will I get insurance? And how to tactfully plan your transition from corporate to entrepreneur. *** If you’re struggling with autoimmune disease, binge eating or sugar addiction and curious to learn how to eat mindfully, be sure to follow @mindfulbellie on Instagram and look out for her 21 day reset challenge! *** For full show notes and resources: https://www.thriveonlife.com/podcast ***   Connect with Ellie Rome @mindfulbellie www.mindfulbellie.com   ***   Connect with CJ Finley and Thrive On Life: https://www.thriveonlife.com https://www.instagram.com/cj.finley https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife