Magic Minds
Dive into "Magic Minds" with host James Beshara, where wisdom and innovation meet comedy and storytelling from the world's most brilliant minds. From the heart of startup culture to the depths of philosophy, James engages with thinkers, doers, and artists to uncover secrets of creativity, productivity, and personal well-being. Inspired by his own transformative journey and the creation of Magic Mind, this podcast is a beacon for anyone looking to enhance their mental performance, self-growth, and perspectives. Join us to elevate your morning ritual and unlock your highest potential.
Episodes
What If Reality Isn’t Real? With Dr. Donald Hoffman
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, James Beshara and Dr. Donald Hoffman explore the nature of reality, perception, and consciousness in one of the most thought-provoking conversations to date. Dr. Donald Hoffman, a cognitive scientist and professor at UC Irvine, shares insights from over 40 years of research that challenge our deepest assumptions about space, time, and what we call “reali
Why You Need a Yoga Practice—Before It's Too Late
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, James and Kristin explore the evolution of yoga, its cultural impact, and the deeper connections it fosters within individuals. They discuss the differences between yoga and traditional workouts, the rise of Pilates, and the importance of somatic exercises in promoting self-awareness. Personal experiences and childhood influences shape their understandin
What Great Founders Do Differently (That No One Talks About)
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, we sit down with legendary entrepreneur and investor Spencer Rascoff for an unfiltered conversation on startups, leadership, and scaling through adversity. From growing up on tour with the Rolling Stones to co-founding Hotwire and Zillow, Spencer shares powerful stories from a career defined by bold pivots, world-class execution, and servant leadership.
How Sound Resets Your Nervous System
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of sound frequencies and their potential for healing. Joined by Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, one of the premier experts in frequency-based healing modalities, we explore how sound frequencies, from red light therapy to pulsed electromagnetic mats, have been scientifically proven to help restore balance in our bodies. Dr.
Overcoming the Meaning Crisis: Wisdom from Dr. John Vervaeke
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, join us as Dr. John Vervaeke, a cognitive scientist and philosopher, unpacks the "meaning crisis" affecting modern minds. From the ancient dichotomies that shape our understanding to the power of relevance realization, Dr. Vervaeke explores how philosophy and cognitive science can illuminate our paths to meaning, purpose, and understanding in an increasi
Failures & Lessons with Twitch Founder and former Atrium CEO, Justin Kan
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, Justin Kan and James Beshara explore the intricacies of entrepreneurship, focusing on the importance of storytelling, understanding one's zones of genius, and the personal reflections on insecurity and success. Justin, the former co-founder and CEO of Atrium and video streaming platforms like Twitch, shares his journey of building companies, the lessons
How to Change Your Mindset with Chase Chewning
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, Chase Chewning, a health and wellness expert turned media titan, and James Beshara discuss everything from podcasting strategies to content creation tips. In this conversation, Chase shares his transformative journey of self-discovery, mental health struggles, and the profound impact of psychedelics on his life. He reflects on pivotal moments, including
An Entrepreneur & Former Navy SEAL’s Perspective on Self Growth with Bradley Hicks
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, Bradley and James discuss the benefits of napping, the role of men as protectors and providers, and the challenges (and benefits!) of being a founder and Navy SEAL. They also explore the concept of stress and how to regulate it through breathing techniques and spiritual practices. Bradley shares his experience with the Hoffman Process, a transformative p
Taking Control of Your Health with Elissa Goodman
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, Elissa shares her journey of self-discovery and healing, starting from her cancer diagnosis to her personal transformation. She discusses the importance of self-love, overcoming fear, and finding inner peace. Elissa also talks about the impact of her health journey on her relationships with her daughters and the lessons she has learned along the way. In
The Common Thread Behind Successful Startups with Mike Maples
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, Mike Maples explores the concept of pattern breakers in startups and the importance of making great decisions. The discussion highlights the role of inflections, insights, and non-consensus thinking in creating successful and disruptive startups. It emphasizes the need for founders to harness inflections, provide radical forms of empowerment, and find co
The Importance of an Open Mind with Nicholas Gonzalez
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, Nicholas Gonzalez, a successful actor and producer, discusses his love for regenerative farming and choosing sustainability over mass produced products. He also talks about the challenges of being an actor and the constant need to prove oneself in the industry. The conversation touches on topics like the importance of conscious eating, the impact of food
Launching a Brand with Alex Snodgrass
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, host James Beshara interviews Alex Snodgrass, the creator of The Defined Dish and founder of Side Dish. They discuss the journey of entrepreneurship, the similarities and differences between creating a salad dressing brand and writing a book, and how to navigate the challenges of being a creator in the digital age. Alex shares her background, from growin
Non-negotiables for Optimizing Brain Health with Kayla Barnes
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, host James Beshara interviews Kayla Barnes, a leading expert in health, wellness, and biohacking. They discuss various topics related to women's health and wellness, including the rarity of true health in today's society, the impact of seed oils on chronic diseases, and simple tactics to improve health and wellness. Kayla shares her morning routi
Jennifer Cohen's Guide to Health and Wellness
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, Jen Cohen shares her favorite health and wellness products. She discusses the importance of finding high-quality products and doing research in the wellness space. Some of her favorite products include Slate protein drinks, Therisage red light therapy, True Niagen NAD supplement, and Chili Sleep mattress pads. She also emphasizes the importance of starti
Living a Conscious and Mindful Life With Brooke Burke
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, host James Beshara interviews Brooke Burke, a model, actress, TV host, author, and entrepreneur. They discuss Brooke's career, her health and wellness practices, and the importance of flexibility and adaptability in life. They also touch on the power of magic and the concept of surrendering and being present in the moment. Brooke shares her love for
Mental Hack Your Fitness Goals with Simone De La Rue
Join us for a discussion with Simone De La Rue, renowned founder of Body by Simone and A-list celebrity fitness trainer, on this episode of the Magic Minds podcast. Simone shares her unique perspective on fitness that goes beyond physical appearance, touching on the importance of aligning mind, body, and spirit for meeting your true health goals. From her experience training stars like Jennifer An
The Fight for Biodiversity with Forrest Galante
Jump into this dynamic episode of the Magic Minds podcast with the extraordinary Forrest Galante, a wildlife biologist and conservationist known for his fearless pursuits in the wild. In this extensive interview, Forrest shares spellbinding stories of near-death experiences, his global adventures in conservation, and the behind-the-scenes challenges of his daring expeditions. Discover the pivotal
Developing Mental Resilience with David Ludwig
In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, James introduces David Ludwig, a cherished member of their community for over two decades. David's roles as an educator, father, neighbor, and baseball coach have deeply impacted many lives, including those of the host's own children who attend the school where David teaches. However, earlier this year, David was diagnosed with ALS, adding a new
Navigating the Meaning Crisis With Dr. Vervaeke
Join James Beshara on a riveting journey into the mind of Dr. John Vervaeke, whose work at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy is setting the internet ablaze. This episode, recorded live in Venice Beach, explores the "Awake from the Meaning Crisis" lecture series, offering profound insights into how we understand and navigate our world.
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Overcoming Creative Blocks With Steven Pressfield
Bestselling author Steven Pressfield joins James Beshara on Magic Minds for a compelling discussion about overcoming creative blocks and achieving flow state. Pressfield, known for his influential book "The War of Art," shares invaluable insights for creators facing resistance, all in the vibrant setting of Venice Beach.
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Seeing Beyond Reality With Dr. Hoffman
In this thought-provoking episode of Magic Minds, James Beshara jumps into the fascinating work of Dr. Donald Hoffman, a visionary challenging the very fabric of our perceived reality. With groundbreaking mathematical and scientific models, Dr. Hoffman proposes that our perceptions of reality are fundamentally flawed, sparking a captivating discussion on the nature of existence and our understandi
The Mental Health Crisis With Talitha Phillips
In this inspiring episode, James Beshara sits down with Talitha Phillips, CEO of Claris Health, to explore the transformative power of support and service. Talitha's journey from receiving help to leading an organization dedicated to aiding impoverished mothers in Los Angeles is a testament to the impact of compassion and community.
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The Mind Offstage with Pete Holmes
In a delightful blend of humor and depth, James Beshara chats with comedian Pete Holmes, a Magic Mind enthusiast who brings a unique fusion of comedy, philosophy, and theology. Discover how Pete's quest for meaning and his love for Magic Mind have intertwined, making for an episode that's as enlightening as it is entertaining.
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#140 - The Daily Vedantic
In today's episode James discusses his next chapter, The Daily Vedantic.
The Daily Vedantic is a daily podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads (thedailyvedantic.co). Dating back to over 5,000 years ago, the source of nearly all Eastern Philosophy, and loved by Western giants from Emerson to Thoreau to Carl Jung and Alan Watts, studied daily by Joseph Cam
#139 — Navigating (and Avoiding) a Mental Health Tragedy
A friend’s brother died by suicide last week. There are many resources online about how to avoid a mental health tragedy, but after losing my sister to major depression and suicide nearly twenty years ago, I’ve never come across a resource on how to navigate life after such a tragedy. And with estimates suggesting 1 in 5 people are suffering from a mental illness at any given point in time, and 1
#138 — Mind, Meaning, and You — Dr. John Vervaeke
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Dr. John Vervaeke is an associate professor at the University of Toronto, where he teaches courses on thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and cognitive development. He also frequently teaches a course on neuroscientific cognitive scientific theories of consciousness. In addition to his work in cognitive science, Vervaeke is also interested in bridging the gap
#Voicemails — Word Association — Below the Line #137
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On today's show, James Beshara is joined by friend and fellow founder/investor Ajay Mehta to play some word association and share what comes to mind when they hear the words, 'ETH', 'GPT3', 'Recession', 'India', 'Failure', and 'Elon'.
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#136 — Future Therapeutics — Dr. Dan Engle
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On today's episode, James is joined by Dr. Dan Engle. Dan Engle is a psychiatrist with a clinical practice that combines aspects of regenerative medicine, psychedelic research, integrative spirituality, and peak performance. Dan was also a Co-Author on James' book, Beyond Coffee. James and Dr. Dan dive deep into Neurological Healthcare, concussions, and what t
#135 — The Economy of Giving — Vance Roush
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Vance Roush is the Co-Founder and CEO at Overflow, an app that helps nonprofits and churches accept donations of publicly-traded stock. Vance talks with James about being a pastor and how initially he would avoid talking about his faith when looking for investors but eventually saw the benefits when he embraced it. They talk about some stats underlying
#134 — A Deep Dive on DAOs — Justin & J.P. Alanís
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On today's episode, brothers and co-founders J.P. and Justin Alanís join James to take a deep dive into the world of DAOs, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations. J.P. and Justin also discuss their recently launched endeavor, Story DAO. Story DAO is a new kind of blockchain-based production platform where individuals have the opportunity to collaborate with es
#133 — Pursuit of Clarity — Shapel Lacey
Comedian Shapel Lacey sits down with James Beshara to talk about his decision to move to LA, dealing with the loss of young ones at a young age, making the choice to quit drinking, and how daily journaling has been pivotal in his pursuit of clarity.
He also talks about the strategy of looking at his passion of stand up comedy as something he clocks and clocks out for, and the importance of living
#Voicemails — Tech Bear Market? — Below the Line
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In today’s episode, James is joined by his good friend Ajay Mehta to take callers from listeners.
00:21 Intro
11:20 Question 1: Is Tech heading for a bear market?
37:52 Question 2: One piece of advice that keeps returning in your career?
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58:04 What is something you believe that no one else you know believes?
#131 — When the Walls Close In — Emergency Pod
For profitable, large businesses, a downturn can be great for recruiting and retaining talent as there is a flight to safety and security. For small businesses that have focused maniacally on profitability from day one, a downturn in the market is also managed relatively well.
This is in contrast to technology startups that often have to spend years building the product before they can monet
#130 — With Reality, Start Small — Duncan Trussell
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Today's episode is with Duncan Trussell. A brilliant man in many facets of life. We touch on cold dips and how they equate to philosophy. Duncan opens up about his early use of psychedelics and how they help him realize his own consciousness. We then go even deeper into how psychedelics have affected the whole world. Duncan also explains how certain epiph
#129 — Getting in the Way of Yourself — Langhorne Slim
Langhorne Slim is one of the most talented singer/songwriters of the last 20 years. James talks with him about his struggle with addiction, what it was like for a musician not touring over the pandemic, and how he coped with that.
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#128 — Optimizing Health — Dr. Molly Maloof
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Dr. Molly has worked as an independent advisor & strategy consultant to over 45 technology companies in San Francisco & Silicon Valley needing help with clinical strategy, scientific marketing, medical research, & product development. She also regularly speaks at conferences and with wellness travel companies across the globe on topics such as the future
#127 — No Judgements — Julien Smith
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Today's guest is Julien Smith. Julien is the co-founder and CEO of Practice, a business management platform for coaches. He is also New York Times bestselling author of three books. James and Julien dive deep into how daily rituals can help you tremendously. Something as simple as keeping a journal can help free mindspace to knock out impenetrable tasks. Julien
#126 — Stand Up Philosopher — Pete Holmes
]Today’s episode is with stand up comedian, actor, and podcaster Pete Holmes. James and Pete dive into the repulsion you feel in your early life that forces you away from things that aren’t intended for you. From leaving Massachusetts at an early age to finding his voice in comedy, Pete explains the feelings he had while falling upward. He also explains the craft behind Stand Up and what tactics h
#125 — Mixed Mental Arts — Bryan Callen
On today's episode James and actor, comedian and podcaster Bryan Callen dive deep into Bryan's early years of creating and why he started studying philosophy. He explains his fascination around fighting and why it has helped mold his brain into certain ways of thinking. Bryan also explains how he overcomes adversity and what it is like being 55 trying to come up with new ideas. To conclude the epi
#124 — Serving the Public Conversation — Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone
Today’s episode is with Biz Stone, the Co-founder of Twitter. A man who early in his career knew nothing about tech but found a way to design websites which in turn started his own blogging career. He was then hired by Evan Williams, at Google working on Blogger, forming a bond which would go on to create a team at Odeo. They also hired Jack Dorsey. Biz explains why this was the starting ground fo
#Voicemails — What’s Happening to the Market? — Below the Line
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In today’s episode, James is joined by his good friend Ajay Mehta to take callers from listeners. James starts the episode by talking about his experience on the Duncan Trussell podcast and how he originally got to know Duncan. The first caller, Rev from LA askes, What are some big realizations or new insights that have been learned in the past year? The second question comes from twi
#123 — The Art of Going Viral — Karen X Cheng
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Karen X Cheng is an award winning director who has reached over half a billion views across all platforms. Some would say she is the queen of going viral on the internet. In today’s episode she explains to James how her first video that went viral was by accident. After that video, she decided to try to recreate that virality but this time on purpose. J
The Best Tools to Increase Your Productivity — Ajay Mehta — Below The (Hot)Line
In today's episode, James invites his friend Ajay Mehta on to take questions from listeners. The first caller, Sean from North Carolina, askes "What are the best tools or apps to become more productive?" Ajay and James dive deep into their career timeline and talk through the tools they have used in the past and the new found solutions to these tools that have helped them become more productive in
#122 — Transformations from Good to Great — Jim Collins
Today's episode is with one of the greatest business authors ever, Jim Collins. Jim is one of the most inspirational figures in James' career. Not only did he inspire James, but he also is one of James' fathers, favorite authors. This has formed a bond at a young age between the two and has helped form many ideas in James' head. James and Jim cover many topics today, in one of our longest podcasts
#121 — The Next Era for Logistics — Kevin Gibbon
Today's episode is with the brilliant, Kevin Gibbon. Kevin is the Founder and CEO of Airhouse. He was previously the Founder and CEO of Shyp. Kevin opens up candidly about his experience in Silicon Valley and explains what it was like moving to the USA to pursue his dream of owning his own company. James and Kevin, speak about the Silicon Valley Network and why it is the hub for startups. They als
What is Vedanta? — Below the (Hot)Line #14
In today's episode, James gets a voicemail from a caller asking "What is Vedanta?" James, has talked a lot about Vedanta in pervious episodes and today explains what it means to him in his own words. He has credited some of his success and peace in life to this philosophy. Vedanta is a philosophy taught by the Vedas, the most ancient scriptures of India. Its basic teaching is that our real n
Improve Your Fundraising As A 1st Time Founder — Ajay Mehta — Below The (Hot)Line #13
On today's episode, James takes voicemails from listeners. He invites his good friend Ajay Mehta on to discuss the topics from the callers. Ajay previously worked with him at Tilt and has founded two companies since, Birthdate Co. and Therapy Notebooks. The callers asks wide range of questions all centered around the lifestyle of being a founder and an entrepreneur. From Health and Diet for
#120 — #DeepDive on The Remote Workspace Utopia — Hiten Shah
Hiten Shah is the Co-Founder and CEO of Nira. A company that specializes in protecting companies documents from unauthorized access. Hiten has been working remotely for close to 18 years. Today he joins James to talk about The Remote Workspace Utopia. James and Hiten start the episode by giving listeners insight into all the technological gadgets used to help complete daily tasks and meetings remo
#119 — The Man Behind BitClout and The DeSo Blockchain — DiamondHands Nader Al-Naji
This episode premieres on the day our guest Nader Al-Naji's "Deso" launches a $50 million fund for a fully decentralized eco system. The Octane Fund will fuel development of early-stage social media projects for the blockchain.
Nader Al-Naji, also known as "DiamondHands" is the creator of Bitclout and the blockchain DeSo. In today's episode, Nader speaks about his background for the first time on
#118 — The Master of Marketplaces — Jeff Jordan
Jeff Jordan is a managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz. He was previously CEO and then executive chairman of OpenTable as well as Senior Vice President and General Manager of eBay North America. James refers to Jeff as one of the Best Venture Capitalist in the last ten years and one of his favorite mentors. Jeff was also on the board of James' former company, Tilt. In today's Episode, James and
#117 — Continuing to Evolve as an Investor — Brad Feld
Brad Feld is a Founder and renowned Blogger in the entrepreneur space. If you have been in technology, or an entrepreneur, over the past ten years you have probably read many of his blog posts. From selling his first company for a million dollars to now managing over a billion dollars with Foundry Group, Brad has had a crazy rollercoaster of a career. In todays episode, James and Brad, talk about
#116 — The Art of Negotiation — Chris Voss
Chris Voss was a FBI negotiator for 30 years in New York. He handled situations like bank robberies and terrorist organizations when it came to negotiating deals with them. Chris has now turned those lessons and skills he learned during his time with the FBI into a master class called "The Black Swan Method" for business negotiation. In today's Episode, James and Chris talk about a Bank Robbery th
#115 — Life Design — Debbie Millman
Debbie Millman is named one of the most creative people in business. She is a designer, podcaster, author and educator. In today's episode, James and Debbie speak about her career arc of overcoming failure at one job and how it launched her into a better job and mindset. They also speak about how rejection is a key factor in decision making. Debbie also dives deep into why therapy gave her the min
#114 — A Deep Dive into The Art World — Todd Kramer
Todd Kramer is one of the key pieces of the Art world today. He currently owns multiple Galleries, with his partner Ryan Ross, they have created a well know space for artists to grow their work. In today's episode we take a deep dive into the Art world. James and Todd speak about how Todd's obsession with Keith Haring got him into this world when he was 24. They also talk about how galleries work
#113 — From Navy Seal to $100 Million in Sales -- Randy Hetrick
Randy Hetrick is a Navy Seal turned into an Entrepreneur. He is the founder of TRX and now OutFit Training. From Navy Seal to 100 million in sales is the best way to describe Randy. In today's episode, James and Randy dive deep into the life of a Navy Seal and the process of becoming one. Randy also gives listeners a great story of how getting lost in the jungle, while leading a Seal team, has ins
#112 — AdVentures at Google — Bill Maris
Bill Maris is the founder of Section 32, a venture capital fund investing at the frontiers of technology and healthcare. Prior to Section 32, Bill spent almost a decade at Google as the founder and first CEO of Google Venture. On today's episode, James and Bill take a deep dive into what it took bill to become the CEO of Google Ventures. They also speak about the patterns you see in Venture Capita
#111 — Heart of a Lion — Michael Burns
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Michael Burns is an Entertainment Executive and Vice Chairman of Lionsgate. He is an Original Co-Founder of Lionsgate when it was first started in 1999. Michael is also James' neighbor and was his first friend when James moved to Los Angeles. On today's episode, Michael talks about how the short squeeze in AMC has helped the movie industry profit as a w
#110 — Build Your Fort — Chris Powers
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Chris Powers is an entrepreneur with more than 16 years of real estate development and investment experience. He was also one of the first people to invest in host James Beshara's payment company tilt. In today's episode Chris and James speak about investing in your mindset, and the mistakes you can make when finding a cofounder. They discuss envy
Top 10 Mistakes Founders Make With Startups — Below the (Hot)Line #12
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#109 — Nothing To Prove — Justin Kan
Justin Kan is an entrepreneur who is the co-founder of Justin.tv which is now Twitch.tv. He has now turned to creating more content online like vlogs and podcasts. Justin is also an angel investor, which is how James and Justin met. Justin was one of the first investors in James former company, Tilt. On todays episode, James and Justin speak about having a higher purpose for your work and being pa
#108 — The Practice: Shipping Creative Work — Seth Godin
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Seth Godin is a best selling author, entrepreneur and public speaker. Seth has wrote over 20 best selling books around the world. On this episode, James and Seth, talk about his new book "The Practice: Shipping Creative work" and what goes into "The Practice." In many ways, Seth is an antidote for all the messages you hear about short term success
#107 — #DeepDive on Sales— Colin Coggins & Garret Brown
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Garrett Brown and Colin Coggins are two adjunct professors at University of Southern California at The Marshall School of Business. Garrett and Colin are so brilliant, their class has now became one of the most popular classes on campus. In this episode, James takes a deep dive into the world of sales. Garrett and Colin speak about the concept of "Every
#106 — Music to a Creator’s Ears— Guster's Ryan Miller
Ryan Miller is the lead singer of Guster. After meeting James in a Clubhouse meeting, Ryan decided to come on the podcast and share his life experiences in a music career as a creator. In this episode, James and Ryan, speak about his ability to create new friendships wherever he goes based off energy. Ryan also gives his insight into what it was like being a touring musician during a pandemic and
The Real MVP (Minimum Viable Product) — Below the (Hot)Line #11
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James talks about the importance of the concept of MVP or Minimum Viable Product is when starting a company. Even Nike started out with a single shoe. Launching earlier than your instinct may tell you is pivotal for 2 reasons:
1. It allows you to get invaluable early feedback
2. Build grassroots advocacy that will be one of your most effec
#105 — Doing The Work — Steven Pressfield
Steven Pressfield is a best selling famed author that has influenced many creator's mindsets. in this episode of Below The Line, James and Steven talk about how the "The War of Art" and resistance has had a huge effect on both of their journeys. Steven sold his first book at 53 years old, James and Steven dive into the process and why it took many years before he had a book that was worth publishi
Fear Of Failure— Below the (Hot)Line #10
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Fear is essentially a prerequisite at the start of any creative journey. On this week's episode, James explains how allowing yourself to become at peace w/ "the worst case scenario" can allow you to manage that fear & avoid the self sabotage that often follows
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#104 — Putting a Dent in Mental Illness: The Promising Results of Psychedelics — Rick Doblin
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Rick Doblin is the founder of MAPS - the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. He created this non-profit to help bring psychedelics to the public. MAPS was created in 1986 during "The War on Drugs." In this episode, Rick talks about his journey with creating MAPS and also his personal experiences with psychedelics. Rick also reveals th
Your New Favorite Productivity Tip: No Meetings — Below the (Hot)Line #9
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In June of 2020, James Beshara wrote a popular essay on the subject of "Mental Wealth", or the concept of investing in your mental well being. Caller Williams adds what James would add as a 6th pillar to his 5 existing pillars of diet, exercise, stress management, and exogenous compounds. James talks about the surprising discovery he has made over the p
#103 — Thinking Deeply — Adam Robinson (Part 2)
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Adam Robinson is a famed best-selling author, the founder of Princeton Review, a leading advisor to some of the largest financial institutions in the world, and a rated chess master, among many other titles. He also one of the clearest thinkers James has ever come across.
In Part 2 of this wide ranging conversation, Adam talks about his fr
The *Actual* Bitcoin Environmental Impact — Below the (Hot)Line #8
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James addresses the two biggest critiques against Bitcoin in the world right now.
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#102 — Thinking Deeply — Adam Robinson (Part 1)
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Adam Robinson is a famed best-selling author, the founder of Princeton Review, a leading advisor to some of the largest financial institutions in the world, and a rated chess master, among other things. He also one of the clearest thinkers James has ever come across. In part 1 of their wide ranging conversation, James & Adam talk about the concept of "red-teamin
What to Look for in a New Hire (Qualities of a 10x Employee) —Below the (Hot)Line #7
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Hiring new employees can be nerve-racking, but having hired 170+ employees, James gives 3 essential traits you should look for before adding the next member of your team.
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#101 — The Mindset of a Grandmaster — Maurice Ashley
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Maurice Ashley is a Jamaican-American chess grandmaster, author, and commentator. In 1999 he earned the grandmaster title, making him the first black person to attain the title of grandmaster. This heavy hitting conversation focuses on honing the ability to maintain attention, the skill of being able to deal with uncertainty, and a devastating moment in
What is BitClout?— Below the Hotline #6
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The rise of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have familiarized many with the concept of decentralized money, but can BitClout become the first main stream decentralized social networking platform? James Beshara explains the benefits of the crypto based platform, and spells out just why it might end up being so revolutionary.
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#100 — Woman Evolve — Sarah Jakes Roberts
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Sarah Jakes Roberts is a Public Speaker, Author, and co-pastor of The Potter's House at One LA and The Potter's House Denver. She is redefining what it means to be a modern woman of faith. She and James talk about how Sarah ended up public speaking despite it being that last thing she ever saw herself doing, how her relationship with her father shaped her, and gives
The CRAZIEST (plausible) Idea I've Ever Heard — Below the Hotline #5
As an angel investor deeply embedded in the tech world, James Beshara hears the next craziest idea he's ever heard every 5 minutes, but which of these are actually plausible, and could have an everlasting impact on the way we govern ourselves? James explains dives into the concept of "Crypto Countries" or sovereign states founded on blockchain technology on this week's "Below the Hotline".
#99 — The Archbishop of Crypto — Balaji Srinivasan
Balaji S. Srinivasan is an angel investor and entrepreneur. Formerly the CTO of Coinbase and General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, he was also the cofounder of Earn.com (acquired by Coinbase), Counsyl (acquired by Myriad), Teleport (acquired by Topia), and Coin Center. Balaji and James discuss the 3 most impactful moments in Balaji's crypto journey, moments that changed his perceptio
Setting Boundaries: The Key to Work/Life Balance — Below the Hotline #4
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