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My guest Jon Jennings is extremely accomplished, aware, and thoughtful — and he tests the limits of this Encouragement Session format. He arrives with a question: Is it possible to be encouraged not for a specific project or focused area, but simply to be lifted up and motivated toward the best life possible, period? Jon brings a full complement of energy, emotion, and life experience to examine his own story, and he drops into this conversation from a place of honest openness — exploring the ongoing adjustments and inspirations toward his own version of a successful, well-lived life. This conversation challenges all of us to look again at who benefits from a judgment-free space where we're allowed to dream and imagine our best lives. Jon was willing to take on the public exposure and relative risk of appearing on this podcast.

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Daniel Mandel is a Life Coach, Singer Songwriter and Story teller.

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Daniel's purpose is to stimulate curiosity that will lead to play so that we can all live our most meaningful adventure! He is a Creativity Coach and the chief encouragement officer! He works with people as creators and artists to generate change through curiosity and imagination that invites creativity into problem solving to address life challenges.

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My guest is Kurt Grace Community Builder & Men’s Group leader. I attended a mens event called the Grail in Austin, Texas that Kurt was organizing. I was a part of the support team and through this process got to know Kurt. A few years before I initially met Kurt at this same event when we were both participants. Kurt has an almost magical way of connecting with each man and establishing trust. I was very impressed to watch his interactions with the men during the event. You will hear Kurt’s honesty and energy throughout this interview and at points he gets a bit hard on himself because he so values honesty with himself first. I admire Kurt for keeping the conversation real and presenting his experience in the raw way he feels it. There is a certain way that Kurt reminds me to move past my own fear or awkwardness toward connection.

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Daniel Mandel is a Life Coach, Singer Songwriter and Story teller.

Find out about Daniel's Encouragement Sessions.

https://www.youtube.com/@engagecreativity

Daniel's purpose is to stimulate curiosity that will lead to play so that we can all live our most meaningful adventure! He is a Creativity Coach and the chief encouragement officer! He works with people as creators and artists to generate change through curiosity and imagination that invites creativity into problem solving to address life challenges.

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This is a very special interview and marks the return of my guest Chris Grady. This is unique because Chris agreed to come on the podcast and discuss his recent visit to Ukraine. We discuss how his visit came about and what it meant for him to face the risk of entering a foreign city engaged in an active war. Chris describes what he set out to accomplish and his impressions of the theater arts experience in Ukraine. I am grateful to Chris for sharing his take on what he experienced. It is amazing to consider the Ukrainian people’s commitment to art, theater, expression and the freedom they are fighting for, and it is important to consider our own expression and freedom wherever we are in the world.

Charity Jeeps for Peace mentioned by Chris:

https://j4p.org/

For more information on Chris Grady:

https://www.chrisgrady.org/

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About your Host Daniel Mandel

Daniel Mandel is a Life Coach, Singer Songwriter and Story teller.

Find out about Daniel's Encouragement Sessions.

https://www.youtube.com/@engagecreativity

Daniel's purpose is to stimulate curiosity that will lead to play so that we can all live our most meaningful adventure! He is a Creativity Coach and the chief encouragement officer! He works with people as creators and artists to generate change through curiosity and imagination that invites creativity into problem solving to address life challenges.

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