The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux

Our search for meaning dates back to the beginning of our existence. We've looked to the planets through astrology, and numbers through numerology. Searched the world for wisdom through psychics and sages, Turned to shamans, and spirits, and angels too, Anything to get back to the meaning of you. Some believe science has the answers we seek, Some believe that those without faith are weak, From gurus to yogis to the stars and the moon, We've looked to Gods and goddesses and anything that's new. Human design, the enneagram, Akashic records, and tarot cards, New age thinkers, guides, and masters, Priests, and Rabbis, and Religious Pastors Surely there is someone who has all the answers? The more you seek, the more you find, and yet, Has any of it given you peace of mind? The prophets gave people hope and to this day still do, Yet, the answers you seek have always been within you. The love that you are, you will always be, This is the truth of life, don't you see? Something that unites us in magical ways, Something that can bring us closer to happier days, Something powerful that lets us work together, A world of beauty that defines forever. So, it doesn't really matter what you believe. Your truth is what lets you be. Yet sadly, your own beliefs are not enough, Your faith makes you think you need to be tough, On others who don't see what you see. You must change their minds too for you to be. Why judge others for their path? Perhaps they aren't into science or math? Maybe they believe something foreign to you? Does that make them worthy of rejecting too? You think "their faith and reality must be flawed," My mission then must be to guide them along. I'll debate and judge my sisters and brothers, Not realizing that we are actually each other. The illusion of separation is a myth that presides, Division and hate, unfortunately, resides. A world that is divided can never be whole, Perhaps the path is to see the humanity in all? To let love prevail and respectfully disagree, Perhaps this is the way to harmony? Maybe you see purple where I see blue, Does this make me so different from you? On the surface, it seems that this is the case, But what if you allowed your heart to make space? I'm tired of the division and all of the hate, I believe we have more control of our fate, In love, we find the link that binds us all, In love, we find that our hearts want us to head the call. I know you think we are so different from one another, From race to religion to having a different mother, Yet the truth of the meaning of life, Binds us beyond all of the superficial labels and strife. Are you willing to see me as a soul and as whole? With my personal search for meaning and truth, Even if it is different from you? We don't have to see eye to eye to be aligned. You see, what makes us different is also what binds, Like the myriad of living things that co-exists, in a cycle of nature that doesn't question or doubt its existence. Would you be willing to meet me in the middle? With love, Michele

Patricia Mack Vice Chair for Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in the Department of Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine joins us to share her career journey and how her past informed the work she does today. We also discuss what happens in the operating room and the role AI plays in surgery. Patricia leaves us with her best tip on how to approach the myth that "you can have it all" at the same time. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/124

"Happiness is not a state of being it's a state of doing." - Meaghan B Murphy Meaghan B Murphy, Editor in Chief of Woman's Day magazine is on to discuss her book, Your Fully Charged Life, to share key tips for us to cultivate happiness. Her book is the result of her twenty year journey to finding the "yay" in every day and is filled with the latest research in neuroscience, positive psychology, and inspiring examples of how we can retrain our brains to live happier. Meaghan shares some personal struggles from her past (eating disorder, loss, and her entire family having Covid at the same time) and how she used the "tools" in her book to find joy even when things were hard -- and how you can benefit from these tools too. If you could use some tips for living a happier life, tune in now. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/123. While on my site, I'd like to invite you to join our community to receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. Look forward to connecting!

"Surround yourself with believers." - Stacy Madison Stacy Madison is the Founder Stacy's Pita Chips. She started her business with a food cart selling sandwiches and that grew into her internationally known brand of chips. Her company sold for $250 million dollars. Stacy attributes being BOLD to her success and has launched her most recent venture, BeBOLD bars - a healthy energy bar. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/122. Join our community to receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. Look forward to connecting! Or find me at Michele_Lamoureux on IG and leave a comment about this interview.

Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint water. Kara shares how to live "Undaunted" as she writes about in her book: Undaunted. Overcoming Doubts and Doubters. We discuss her path to creating a company with an estimated value of $150+ million in revenue. Her desire to get healthy and giving up diet soda prompted her to create this leading unsweetened flavored water. It's an inspiring story that will leave you with many tips to live undaunted professionally and personally. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/121. Join our community while you are there. Look forward to connecting! Or find me at Michele_Lamoureux on IG and leave a comment about this interview.

An award-winning, 5x entrepreneur & certified money therapist. Jennifer, collectively, has raised, participated in, or advised in the raising of over $100M+. A leader with a heart that matches her name, Jennifer is currently serving as the CEO of the True Wealth Institute where she helps leaders free themselves of the chains that hold them back from having a healthy relationship with money. Learn tips to help you have a healthy relationship to money without the overwhelm and anxiety. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/120. Visit my website to leave any comments about this interview and join our community. I'd love to hear from you!

What do you do when your computer crashes and you've lost access to all of your photos, data, word documents, work, and more? Well, knowing you need to back up your computer is something most of us know but many of us, myself included, forget to do! In this 5 minute solo-cast I'm sharing 3 lessons learned from having my computer crash without a back-up. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/119. Sign up for weekly inspiration to empower you while on my website. Look forward to connecting!

This interview was like a masterclass on branding, how to make a living with your ideas, and creating success on your terms. If you are an entrepreneur, creative, or work on marketing and branding for a product or service business you will gain so much value from this conversation. We go deep into B. Jeffrey Madoff's best-selling book Creative Careers: How to Make a Living With Your Ideas. Jeffrey is the founder of Madoff Productions, based in New York City. His company collaborates with ad agencies, public relations firms and directly with clients to produce commercials, branded content and live streaming events. Jeffrey began his career as a fashion designer. He was chosen one of the top 10 designers in the U.S. then switched careers to film and video production. Madoff edited and directed award winning commercials, documentaries and web content around the world for clients such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, Tiffany, Radio City, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Harvard University and Weill Cornell Medical College. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/118. Sign up for weekly inspiration while on my website. Look forward to connecting!

What can we expect as we age? Most of what we see in the media and through images is about decline. Deborah's work instead of focusing on frailty, depression, and illness --- looks at the positive, like our capacity for emotional growth and how that enriches our lives. We go deep in this conversation and cover everything from the things to look forward to as we age, the important distinction of image vs aging, our personal perspective on plastic surgery, the importance of giving back, and much more. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/117. Sign up for weekly inspiration to empower you while on my website. Look forward to connecting!

From launching her first company at 26 years old to and raising $42 million dollars and having her company acquired to helping other entrepreneurs launch their own companies, Zoe Barry is on the show to share what you need to know about getting started, raising funds, and being a butterfly not a moth (you'll understand when you listen). All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/116. Visit Michele on IG at Michele_Lamoureux to leave any comments about this interview. I'd love to hear from you!