Executive leadership and career coaching for CEOs, founders, and next-generation family business leaders. Dr. Benjamin Ritter, EdD, ICF PCC. Live for Yourself Consulting. Austin, TX.
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Live Fearlessly hosted by Dr. Benjamin Ritter

Welcome to the Live Fearlessly podcast with your host Dr. Benjamin Ritter.

The Live Fearlessly podcast is focused on highlighting the stories of intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs that are truly living for themselves. Our mission is to inspire others to do the same, at work and in life.

Interested in learning more, go to www.liveforyourselfconsulting.com/

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Dr. Benjamin Ritter, author of Becoming Fearless, and founder of Live for Yourself Consulting is a leadership and career coach, Sr Talent Management Consultant, values geek, international speaker, podcaster, author, and passionate about guiding others in finding, creating, and sustaining a career they love.

Integrating your values into your professional life with Isaac Lozano

In this episode, I interviewed Isaac Lozano, the VP of Operations and Co-Founder of TeaSquares. As a young soul-searching successful entrepreneur, Isaac speaks to the importance of exploring your values and integrating them throughout your personal and professional life. Find out more information about TeaSquares at https://myteasquares.com/. Questions or comments email contact@benjamin-ritter.com.

Integrating your values into your professional life with Isaac Lozano
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Prioritization and living for yourself with Mel McSherry

In this episode, I interviewed Mel McSherry, a Global Business Development Coach and Speaker. As an entrepreneur since 2010, she has launched two successful businesses, doubled her monthly income, and created a true life by design, all while raising a six-year-old son. We discuss her journey, prioritization, and especially, living for yourself. Find out more information about Mel McSherry at http://www.melissamcsherry.net/. Questions or comments email contact@benjamin-ritter.com.

Prioritization and living for yourself with Mel McSherry
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Co-working and entrepreneurship with Nicole Vasquez

In this episode, I interviewed Nicole Vasquez, MBA, who creates workspaces that accelerate productivity, connect people, and inspire collaboration. We discuss her journey into entrepreneurship and all things co-working. Find her on Twitter at @NicoleRVasquez and Instagram at @NicoleReneeV Fnd her companies on Twitter @TheShiftChi, @SecondShiftChi, and @DeskpassHQ. Questions or comments email contact@benjamin-ritter.com.

Co-working and entrepreneurship with Nicole Vasquez
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Your personal greatness with Cory Chadwick

In this episode we interviewed Cory Chadwick, the founder of The Personal Greatness Project. We discuss everything from finding your why, empowerment, and strategies to help you realize your potential as your greatest self. For more information go to personalgreatnessproject.com. Questions, comments, email contact@liveforyourselfconsulting.com

Your personal greatness with Cory Chadwick
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Your image and dating with Kim Seltzer

In this episode I interviewed Kim Seltzer, dating and make over expert, and therapist regarding the topic of "your image." Kim Seltzer has helped hundreds of people find lasting love and connection and build valuable relationships using her unique “confidence makeover” process and signature formula, “The Charisma Quotient." Be prepared for a deep dive into all things related to image. Questions, comments, email contact@liveforyourselfconsulting.com

Your image and dating with Kim Seltzer
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Persevering and personal development with Billy Banks

In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Bill Banks. We discuss everything from entrepreneurship, perseverance in the face of adversity, and so much more. Get ready for an incredibly intriguing, thought-provoking story. Excuse the audio in the beginning. Questions, comments, email contact@liveforyourselfconsulting.com

Persevering and personal development with Billy Banks
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Starting a condom business with Neil Mehta

In this episode Neil Mehta, founder and president of Royal Condoms discusses how he started a condom company from the ground up and started living for himself. We discuss everything from working in an industry that may not be the "norm", product testing, and marketing. Find out more about Royal Condoms at https://theroyalc.com/. Questions, comments, email contact@liveforyourselfconsulting.com

Starting a condom business with Neil Mehta
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Slacking ambition with Matt Wells

Matt Wells is the founder of the podcast Slacking Ambition and in this episode we discuss his journey, the podcast Slacking Ambition, and a few things he's learned along the way about living for yourself. Learn more over at SlackingAmbition.com. Questions or comments about the podcast, email contact@liveforyourselfconsulting.com

Slacking ambition with Matt Wells
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Red flags with Bela Gandhi

Bela Gandhi, "the fairy godmother of dating" is the president of Smart Dating Academy, a premiere date & relationship coaching firm. In this episode we discuss red flags in dating, and relationships. If you want to find out more about Bela Gandhi go to www.smartdatingacademy.com/. Questions, comments about the podcast email contact@liveforyourselfconsulting.com

Red flags with Bela Gandhi
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Financial management with Ted Gonder

Ted Gonder is an American entrepreneur and the co-founding CEO of Moneythink, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building the financial capability of young adults through technology-enhanced peer mentorship. In this interview we discuss strategies for financial management, and all things money. If you want to find out more about moneythink, go to moneythink.org/, and if you want to find out more about Ted go to www.tedgonder.com/. Questions, comments about the podcast email contact@liveforyourselfconsulting.com

Financial management with Ted Gonder
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Touch, Massage, and Relationship Minimalism with Mark Stefanishyn

In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Mark Stefanishyn regarding touch, massage and relationship minimalism. Mark is the founder of Relationship Minimalism: a simple system designed to reverse engineer the female body and make her feel like the luckiest woman alive. He is the host of the Millennial Man Relationship Podcast and his writing has been featured on MindBodyGreen, The Good Men Project, and Elephant Journal. To find out more go to www.markstefanishyn.com/lfy. Questions, comments, email contact@liveforyourselfconsulting.com

Touch, Massage, and Relationship Minimalism with Mark Stefanishyn
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Habits, addictions, and power with Sarah Suzuki

Sarah Suzuki is the Director of Chicago Compass Counseling, and founder of the blog Drink Like a Man. In this episode she joins us to discuss habits, addictions, and power. If you want to find out more about Sarah and her services go to, http://chicagocompasscounseling.com/, and follow her blog at https://www.moderateyourdrinking.com/. Questions, comments about the podcast email contact@liveforyourselfconsulting.com

Habits, addictions, and power with Sarah Suzuki
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How to avoid settling with Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell

Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell, international speaker, author, psychologist, and musician, holds a master's degree in clinical psychology and a doctorate in developmental psychology. She joins us today to discuss how to avoid settling, and everything in-between. Find out more about Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell at www.drkarin.me/ and email her at karin@drkarin.me/. Questions, comments, email contact@liveforyourselfconsulting.com

How to avoid settling with Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell
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Is it actually love with Melissa Leger

How do you know when you're dating someone that isn't really dating you but the attention and validation he or she gets from you? In this episode we discuss just that with Melissa Leger, founder and future author of Gumball Love, broadcaster for parachute tv on periscope. Find out more at gumballlove.com, follow her on snapchat, instagram, and periscope. Questions, comments, email contact@liveforyourselfconsulting.com

Is it actually love with Melissa Leger
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Becoming comfortable being uncomfortable with Saya Hillman

Saya Hillman is the founder of Mac & Cheese Productions, a lifestyle company that helps you find your tribe, expand your horizons, and feel fulfilled, mainly through in-person events. In this episode, we discuss the Fear Experiment where you sign up, alone, to learn a skill and then perform in front of 700 people. We touch on reframing and reclaiming adulthood, living in discomfort, motivation, and personal growth. Find out more about Saya, and how to become a producer of your own Fear Experiment at macandcheeseproductions.com. Questions, comments, email contact@liveforyourselfconsulting.com

Becoming comfortable being uncomfortable with Saya Hillman
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Your Type with Scot McKay of X & Y Communications

In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Scot McKay of X & Y Communications. We discussed the concept of type, having a type, and the core of what we all want in a relationship. To find out more about Scot McKay go to www.deservewhatyouwant.com; sign up for his newsletter, subscribe to his podcast - The Chick Whisperer, and you can even give him a call for free, click the big red button on his site. Questions or comments, email contact@liveforyourselfconsulting.com

Your type with Scot McKay of X & Y Communications
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Sexual strategies with Caitlin V. Neal

In this episode we interview Caitlin V. Neal. More than a sex coach she is a creator, an energizer, an activator, and one of the best sexual strategists. We discuss strategies to prolong, delay, and increase the likelihood for orgasm. Find out more about Caitlin at caitlinvneal.com or email her at info@caitlinvneal.com

Sexual strategies with Caitlin V. Neal
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Physical and mental health with Pelz Fit

Physical and mental fitness is essential when learning to LIVE for yourself. In this episode Eric of Pelz fit training describes the mentality you need to get fit, and answers some of your fitness related questions. For more information go to www.pelzfit.com or contact him at eric@pelzfit.com.

Physical and mental health with Pelz Fit
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Traveling to a better you with Meetal Gandhi

How often have you wanted to just pack a bag and jump on a plane? Personal growth comes from new experiences, and nothing quite matches the new experiences you can achieve through travel. In this episode we interview Meetal Gandhi (joining us all the way from Australia), a successful world traveler, and entrepreneur of life, whom shares a tidbit of his unique journey, and priceless travel tips towards how to create your own personal journey. Questions, comments, contact@liveforyourselfconsulting.com.

Traveling to a better you with Meetal Gandhi
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