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Anxiety can occasionally trigger the mind, but what if the mind can trigger it first? On today’s Aim to Win podcast, special guest Brian Shiers dives deep into recognizing and practicing mindfulness to help with stress. He has become an advocate for mindfulness meditation and how it creates a positive mindset during today’s COVID-19 outbreak. Brian’s goal is to help people tackle their anxiety through cognitive exercises, therapy and practice.

In today’s episode, we have Gregg Garfinkel, a full-time lawyer who decided to turn his passion for baseball into a profitable business. Gregg started Baseballidays, where he reuses baseball leather used by big-league players to make crafty gifts with a huge emotional impact. Gregg makes keychains, menorahs, miniature Christmas trees, flags, wreaths, and even roses.

Allowing innovation and culture to come together is a light many people overlook. Today, we are joined by Rabbi Samuel Spector, who believes there is purpose in all things we do. Being a part of the Jewish culture, he shares his beliefs with a variety of congregants while discussing the social issues of today. Being so young, Rabbi Spector has created a different platform to bring together the Kol Ami Jewish congregations. He is an advocate for his Jewish community, the LGBTQ community and different cultures and backgrounds. He is a big believer in representing values and making everyone feel welcome.

Taking the time to help those in need never goes unnoticed. Today we are here with a special guest, Alana Epstein from MVP Pediatric and Urgent Care, whose heart of gold is helping children and their parents through pediatric care and psychotherapy. Alana believes positive mental health is one of the most important aspects a human can possess. She is spreading her word as a therapist to help mental illness and pediatric care. She also is no stranger to pulling up her sleeves and figuring out creative ways to build her business.

Networking can be stressful when juggling life. Today we are joined by Emily Merrell, the chief networker and founder of Six Degrees Society. Because networking is so mainstream these days, Emily believes that connecting with similar types of people can help with our social and business lifestyles. Having quality networking over quantity holds such significance in meeting people today, which is one of Emily’s main focuses in handpicking clients.

Having the right team in place and building and organizing them properly, are crucial factors in leadership. On today’s show we have Mina Zavoda, a successful businesswoman with many credits to her name.