Waking Up in the 305

Ever since Ben Azadi went through a personal transformation of shredding 80 pounds of pure fat, he has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. Ben is the founder of Shredfat.com, based out of Miami, Florida.
Ben has been the go to source when it comes to health, longevity and fat loss. He is known as 'The Health Detective' because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function. Ben has designed a health coaching platform that extends to help others worldwide.

In addition to his health commitments, he is a devoted entrepreneur who's passionate about personal growth and development.

In this episode we talk about what drives Ben, how he got to where he is and what it takes to live a truly optimal and healthy life. 

Where do most of us spend the majority of our time? Work, right? And how many of us are satisfied with the work that we do? How many can say that we're aligned with our passion and purpose? My next guest feels we all have that right and deserve that opportunity. Spencer Jacobson is the co-founder and CEO of Guided, a company that makes it easy for for any organization to rollout Coaching-as-a-Benefit™ for all employees. Guided stand for a world where every employee gets the tools and support to love what they do and connect to their purpose and passion. In this episode, Spencer shares his journey from Wall Street to seeker to entrepreneur and together we riff off on everything from mindset to how to free ourselves from anxiety, how to choose courage in the face of the unknown and so much more goodness. For show notes and more on Spencer, make sure to visit: www.wakingupinthe305.com

From successful lawyer working in the Jackson Health System to risking it all to help shape our future generations, Luis Martinez is someone more people need to learn about. While folks are out there talking about how our educational system needs to change, Luis is actually doing something about it, creating revolutionary programs that are giving our most vulnerable population the opportunity to form a foundation of freedom of choice; giving them the tools and resources they need to thrive in this ever-changing world. In this conversation, Luis candidly shares his journey and how family struggles helped shape everything he does. For show notes, make sure to check out www.wakingupinthe305.com 

Trailblazers. That is the word that immediately comes to mind when thinking of my next two guests, Alex and Jeanette Ruiz. This (plant) power couple have been changing the way Miamians view the vegan lifestyle for the past three years. As hosts of a top-rated local podcast, Planted in Miami, Alex and Jeanette have been inspiring and educating locals through their platform and advocacy. These guys are awesome and a big inspiration for this podcast. In today's episode we talk about a range of Miami centric topics, including what it was like “coming out” as vegan in Miami…as Latinos. Let’s just say there was a learning curve for abuela. For show notes and more on Alex and Jeanette, make sure visit: www.wakingupinthe305.com

$100 million. That was the value of not one, but two companies that Brandon built while living in New York. One got sold to a large publicly traded company, the other Brandon got fired from when he told his investors he didn't want to raise another $20MM. That story alone is enough to bring you in. But the real journey began after he left his beautiful wife and New York City apartment and decided to embark on a soul searching adventure through Southeast Asia. In today's episode we explore Brandon's journey from the big lights of NYC to, of all places Miami, where he recently co-founded 1heart, a start up studio that focuses on building conscious businesses and backing heart-centered leaders positively impacting the world. For more on Brandon and his work, make sure to visit www.wakingupinthe305.com 

Meet someone who is the epitome of wisdom and service. Alina de la Paz is a hidden gem in our community. A wise woman with a big heart, Alina is involved in several organizations in Miami including The Sacred Space, Unity on the Bay , Adrienne Arsht Center and “Stop, Breathe, and Smile”. In this episode we dive into Alina’s incredible journey from Matanzas, Cuba to the suburbs of Chicago, all the way to her time in Miami, where she now lives. In this deeply insightful conversation, we explore free will vs pre-determination, how to discern the voice of the mind from the voice of intuition and how to begin separating thought from self, among many other topics. For more on Alina, visit our show notes on www.wakingupinthe305.com

What would it look like if a group of "people who give a sh*t" banded together to change the way we engage with our communities? And what if this question led to a social experiment to see what would happen over a 12 week period if this open question was put to the test? That's exactly what award winning film director and modern renaissance woman Janelle Gueits decided to do this summer in Miami. In this episode we talk about her upcoming project High Freequency: A Social Experiment and go into her background and what inspired her to create this inspirational event.  For more on Janelle and her work visit our website at www.wakingupinthe305.com

After spending over 15 years in cubicles designing, art directing, and producing for companies, where sales targets reigned supreme, Sirena decided she wanted more from life. She craved creativity, innovation, inspiration and a way to cast her passions out into the world so they might create a positive ripple of change. Creative Chi was born from the mission to creatively brand in an authentic, compassionate and connected manner. In this episode we dive into Sirena’s personal journey from a laid-back upbringing in Spain to the pressures of building a business in America. We also dive into what it means to be conscious, what a conscious business is and how we can each make conscious choices in a way that is sustainable and doesn’t break the bank. As you can see, this is one VERY conscious episode. For show notes you can visit www.wakingupinthe305.com.

After spending over 15 years in cubicles designing, art directing, and producing for companies, where sales targets reigned supreme, Sirena decided she wanted more from life. She craved creativity, innovation, inspiration and a way to cast her passions out into the world so they might create a positive ripple of change. Creative Chi was born from the mission to creatively brand in an authentic, compassionate and connected manner. In this episode we dive into Sirena’s personal journey from a laid-back upbringing in Spain to the pressures of building a business in America. We also dive into what it means to be conscious, what a conscious business is and how we can each make conscious choices in a way that is sustainable and doesn’t break the bank. As you can see, this is one VERY conscious episode. For show notes you can visit www.wakingupinthe305.com.