Dxtr Spits is a scientist/engineer, musician, spoken word artist, entrepreneur and overall agent for change. His work on and off the mic are profound, but his outlook on life is otherworldly. It was awesome to sit down and talk about the creative process, bringing ideas to life, and rolling with the punches that life throws.

DXTR Spits is the Founder of "Onli Packs", an apparel and backpack brand that utilizes art from local artists.

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James Bartle is the Founder and CEO of the Aussie based denim company Outland Denim. James took his passion for life and doing what’s right, and applied it to making amazing jeans, and doing his part to stop the modern day slave trade. His zero exploitation company is not only focused on humanitarian efforts, but also on being environmentally responsible.

Some guys just seem to be able to do it all, and Aaron Alexander has taken that archetype to new heights. The host of the popular Align Podcast, and author of The Align Method joins me on the show to talk finding yourself, creating balance, and achieving success in a world full of giants.

Aman Advani, founder of the wildly innovative clothing brand Ministry of Supply joins me on the show to talk innovation, science, and breaking down the boundaries between work, play and passion.

The one and only Marcia Kilgore joins me on the show via Skype to talk creativity, innovation, and finding inspiration after the eagle has landed.

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How does a kid from the suburbs with no college education end up having some of the world's most influential celebs in his quick dial? By cultivating a no f$*ks given mentality. Larry Chachko, founder of Black Star Distribution and Smoke Unhappy partner, is an entrepreneur that epitomizes the American Dream, but he is not living life with his eyes closed. He knows exactly what he wants, and nothing will veer him off track.

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Contemporary artist and creative producer Shala Akintunde is expanding, but the result leaves us grappling with our own abilities to lean into the unimaginable. In this episode we’ll talk about the creative process, the relative state of genius, and what happens when your desire to make space for something new pushes up against what was.

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From covers of the worlds greatest hits, to crafting her own original music, vocalist and artist Hayley Richman joins me on the show to talk music, the creative process, owning your voice, and claiming your dreams.

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Tanner Woodford is founder and Executive Director of the Design Museum of Chicago. He joins me on the show to talk, design, entrepreneurship, and “coming as you are” in a world that wants you leaving as you were.

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I am humbled to connect with New York Times Bestselling author, and mindfulness teacher, Dr. Shefali Tsabary. Dr. Shefali has taken parenting, and more specifically the depths of which parenting reaches into our own consciousness, to new levels. Her critically acclaimed books, The Awakened Family, The Conscious Parent, and Out of Control have changed lives, and more importantly, impacted the dynamics of family life.

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I love spending time with amazing human beings that have experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of life, and Lola Wright is one of those people. She has persevered, but perseverance is just the beginning. The CEO and Spiritual Director of the Bodhi Spiritual Center and I will talk growth at the hands of pain, and how transformation and fulfillment come from letting go.

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World renowned expert and educator on medicinal marijuana, Dr. Dustin Sulak joins me on the show to dig deeper into the use of cannabis as a path to healing, and how he ended up taking an alternative route to treating more than the human body.

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Six-time Emmy award-winning writer, producer, and director Nic DeGrazia joins me on the show to talk writing, rock and roll, and why his story is the “American Story.” Nic is co-founder and Creative Director of Bitter Jester Studios. He is also a James Beard Award nominee, a sketch comedian with The Comic Thread (Best Group: LA Comedy Festival, Audience Choice: Chicago Fringe Fest), has a sandwich named after him(!), and is the Founder and Producer of the Bitter Jester Music Festival, which he also Co-Emcees.

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World renown juggler and performer Cyril Rabbath joins me on the show to talk pressure, time in the flow, and constructing the performance of a lifetime!

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On the Season 2 opener of The Rebel Mindset I sit down with serial entrepreneur and authority on cannabis Ryan Crane to talk cannabis, stigma, taking risk, and the future of wellness. Ryan is the Founder and CEO of Tukan, a line of functional wellness shots that deliver robust functionality through proprietary blends of CBD and other complementary ingredients, and Tempo, a Chicago-based company that produces naturally-caffeinated sparkling teas. 

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Leaders are those that inspire others to follow. Michael Zwycki (Executive Director of Emerald Place Memory Care Community) and Michael Moylan (Head of Retail Banking for a local community bank), share tips on leading from the front, standing out, and the desire to serve.

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The Rebel Mindset welcomes founder of Vios Fertility Centers, and world renown fertility expert Dr. Angie Beltsos into the pod to talk life, culture, and exponential growth.

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Journalist, activist, and international agent for change Noor Tagouri joins me on the show to to talk, Sold In America, the sex trade, and owning who you are in the face opposition.

I am honored to spend time with 2 time cancer survivor and thriver Christine Jonel, as she takes me through the story of her life which includes, an amputated leg, bullying, a double mastectomy sexual assault, and one big ass smile.

We’ve heard a lot about it, but now it’s time for some serious answers. Dr. Dana Russo joins me on the show to talk testosterone, hormone optimization, and whether or not this is the new fountain of youth.

Marketing and branding expert Steven White joins me in the pod to talk about the Five E's of experience, and how to take your life from passenger to driver!

Innovator, creator of Luwi, and survivor of life's shit, Lisa Kinsella joins me on the show to talk about the trials and tribulations of developing a product, protecting your greatest investment, and living your best life.

Jeremy Brick of Creative joins me on the show to talk about the ins and outs of building a brand, and what it takes to take one apart.

Cancer survivor and philanthropist Jonny Imerman of Imerman Angels joins me to talk giving, taking, and how both are needed to create opportunities for growth.

Financial Advisor for Northwestern Mutual and man I like to call "The Most Interesting Man In The World," Hobie Murnane joins me on the show to talk about adversity, and how discovering your inner voice can lead to growth and success.

Linkedin executive, philanthropist, and tech enthusiast Mike Gamson joins me in the pod to talk diversity of thought, disrupting the market, and predicting the future of new ideas.

Emmy award winning journalist, mother of 4, cancer survivor, and dear friend of mine, Dina Bair joins me on the show to talk fear, triathlon training, and the fight for life!

Serial entrepreneur and visionary thinker Todd Holmes shares secrets behind how he went from $3000 to founding brands like Beers Across America, Goose Island Brewery, Drinks.com and more. 

Sales Expert, former Linkedin rockstar, and Rebel Mindset alumni James Levin comes back to the show to share more tips, as we dig into the deeper side of making the sale.