The DreamMason Podcast: a Podcast from Alex Terranova

Reinventing the Good Guy - He’s not the Nice Guy with Amber De Vos

Reinventing the Good Guy - He’s not the Nice Guy with Amber De Vos Amber De Vos is a seasoned professional dedicated to transforming the dating and relationship landscape. With over a decade of experience as a celebrity photographer in New York City and a background in Anthropology, she employs a unique coaching approach. Amber equips her clients with effective dating and communication strategies, leveraging her 11+ years of personal development passion to help them grow and discover their best selves on their dating journeys. As a successful single woman with diverse dating experiences, she offers a distinctive perspective, helping men understand what women truly want. Amber's commitment to creating a meaningful and rewarding dating experience is underpinned by her belief in the transformative power of love. Amber is known for her inquisitiveness, passion, and empathic listening skills. Her goal is to empower clients to become the daters they aspire to be, cultivating trust, intention, and fun throughout the process. She firmly believes that a single great date can change someone's entire life and is unwavering in her mission to set her clients up for success in the world of dating and relationships. In this episode, we discuss: * I’m not enough can lead us to compensate with things like love, sex, dating, drugs, and other things that will never fill that hole * The Challenge Given and The Challenge Accepted * Life is like an adventure video game * The Journey to becoming a Seduction Expert * Confidence, Charisma, and Connection * Charm and making others feel good about themselves * Social Anxiety * How to connect with people and make them feel safe and comfortable * Compliments are like salt * Eye Contact * Paying attention to the signals * Defining: The Nice Guy, The Good Guy, and The Jerk * Defining: Manipulation, Coercion, and Seduction * What we can learn from Jen Sincero * The First Kiss * Confidence is trust in yourself * Top 5 Mistakes Men Make in Dating * Top 5 Mistakes Women Make in Dating You can connect with Amber de Vos here: Instagram: @the_seduxe Website: www.theseduxe.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Performance & Success Alchemist, Author, Men's Retreat Leader & International Speaker. Yahoo Finance dubbed me “The Anti-Excuses Coach,” and I am the Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men Retreat, which is reimagining conscious men's work & the Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, an innovative, fun, & adventurous new take on dating. Since 2007 I have led and supported leaders and teams in operations, people, HR, and franchising in the Hospitality and Technology Industries, opening over 15 locations across the country and overseeing the training of hundreds of franchisees, managers, and team members. Since 2015 I have professionally coached hundreds of successful and influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. I am passionate and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. My work has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, The Good Men Project, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, I have worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, Million Dollar Sellers, and Coldwell Banker. I support people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so that they can be empowered and successful in what deeply matters to them and build effective teams and their legacy.

Dancing with Lightning with Michael Ravenwood

Dancing with Lightning with Michael Ravenwood Born in Tokyo, Japan, Michael Ravenwood embarked on a global journey before settling in California. Commencing his martial arts training at the tender age of ten, he later earned an honors degree in psychology. Today, he stands as an international performance artist, a dance meditation instructor, and an event producer. As the owner and creative director of SkyFire Arts, Michael brings his multifaceted talents to the forefront, creating a unique blend of artistic expression and mindfulness in his work. In this episode, we discuss: * Mindset and the feeling of stuckness * Word magic and the power of our speech and words * Wonder and discovery * Using words on purpose * Discernment over Judgments * What is Skyfire Arts and how is Michael playing and dancing with lightning * Make everything possible * Layers of energy and existence * Skyfire Art's upcoming show Free Event Gifts: * Put in a friends and family code for a discount to the Oct 7th Show! https://www.tixr.com/groups/skyfirearts/events/skyfire-arts-presents-infinite-energy-76180 You can connect with Michael Ravenwood here: Instagram: @skyfirearts Website: www.skyfirearts.com You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Performance & Success Alchemist, Author, Men's Retreat Leader & International Speaker. Yahoo Finance dubbed me “The Anti-Excuses Coach,” and I am the Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men Retreat, which is reimagining conscious men's work & the Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, an innovative, fun, & adventurous new take on dating. Since 2007 I have led and supported leaders and teams in operations, people, HR, and franchising in the Hospitality and Technology Industries, opening over 15 locations across the country and overseeing the training of hundreds of franchisees, managers, and team members. Since 2015 I have professionally coached hundreds of successful and influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. I am passionate and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. My work has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, The Good Men Project, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, I have worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, Million Dollar Sellers, and Coldwell Banker. I support people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so that they can be empowered and successful in what deeply matters to them and build effective teams and their legacy.

A Plant Medicine Journey - The Lessons from an MDMA & Psilocybin Mushroom Experience

I went on a deeply healing, fun, and life-changing plant medicine journey about a week ago. This experience was led by a professional and held in a ritual fashion. Everyone was safe, taken care of, and chose to go on this joinery for their own reason. This is my fresh summary of the experience.  While more and more breakthroughs and awareness keep coming, this was my first unscripted sharing the experience with the public. This is not meant to encourage anyone to do plant medicine or other drugs or substances but to share my experience. I am not a shaman or a doctor, and everyone needs to consult their support systems, doctors, healers, and therapists before embracing these types of experiences. I hope you enjoy this share, and if you have any questions, you can always contact me. You can connect with Alex Terranova here: Instagram: @InspirationalAlex Website: www.TheDreamMason.com Email: Alex@TheDreamMason.com Alex Terranova is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Performance & Success Alchemist, Author, Men's Retreat Leader & International Speaker. Yahoo Finance dubbed me “The Anti-Excuses Coach,” and I am the Co-Creator of The Alchemy of Men Retreat, which is reimagining conscious men's work & the Co-Creator of Your Love Adventure, an innovative, fun, & adventurous new take on dating. Since 2007 I have led and supported leaders and teams in operations, people, HR, and franchising in the Hospitality and Technology Industries, opening over 15 locations across the country and overseeing the training of hundreds of franchisees, managers, and team members. Since 2015 I have professionally coached hundreds of successful and influential individuals & businesses to thrive financially, enjoy better relationships, and achieve more, all with less stress, drama, and difficulty. As a Professional Certified Coach & the Founder of DreamMason Inc., I have uniquely combined raw, direct, and bold masculine tactics with magnetic, playful, and spiritual feminine ease. I am passionate and believe Integrity, Commitment, Vulnerability, Trust, and Faith make up the core of Authenticity, which provides access to living an exceptional life of abundance, love, & joy. My work has been featured on NBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, The Good Men Project, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, I have worked with athletes, entertainers, executives, & leaders in; MLB, LinkedIn, Shutterfly, Godiva, Chase, Million Dollar Sellers, and Coldwell Banker. I support people in creating real results, integrity, enjoyment, and peace so that they can be empowered and successful in what deeply matters to them and build effective teams and their legacy.

The Power of Responses

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The Dollar Dilemma: Why Chasing Money Will Never Make You Super(man) Happy

Once upon a time, in the bustling Metropolis of Metropolis, our hero Superman found himself in a predicament. But this wasn't your usual nefarious villain trying to take over the world or a cataclysmic disaster that needed his superpowers. No, this time, Superman was facing an internal battle—a battle between his noble purpose and the lure of the almighty dollar... His rent, car payment, taxes, and credit card payments were due. THE SUPER(HERO) MARKET Picture this: a giant, shiny billboard stood tall in the center of Metropolis, displaying a catchy tagline, "Superman for Hire! Save the day for just $50K!" Yes, you read that right. Our beloved caped crusader had decided to monetize his extraordinary abilities, leaving the world stunned and questioning his motives. The irony was palpable. Superman, the emblem of selflessness and righteousness, had succumbed to the temptation of financial gain. Gone were the days when he fought crime solely for the sake of humanity. Now, he donned his cape and tights only for the allure of hefty paychecks. But what had happened to his higher purpose? Had he traded it to get his bills paid? THE DOLLAR DILEMMA & THE MONEY MIRAGE As Superman soared across the city, a new sentiment began to spread among the people of Metropolis. They no longer saw him as the champion of justice but rather as a mere mercenary, a superhero-for-hire. The once-admired symbol of hope had become a cog in the money-making machine. This disillusioned figurehead valued dollars over making a difference. But what about Superman himself? Was he content with this newfound arrangement? The more money he made, the more money he spent. He kept hearing a voice in his head that said, just a little more, and everything will be fine. Alas, the more he chased the dollar, the more he solved some of his problems, and new issues arose. But worse than that, the more he chased the dollar, the emptier he felt. No amount of money could fill the void left by abandoning his true calling. Superman began to realize that his purpose was not found in his bank account but in the lives, he touched and the impact he made. THE TRUE CURRENCY OF HAPPINESS Amid his money-making misadventure and the dollar dilemma, Superman stumbled upon a humbling truth. Pursuing wealth and material possessions can never bring lasting happiness or fulfillment. Sure, money can buy comfort and fleeting pleasures, but it cannot purchase genuine contentment or a sense of purpose. Ultimately, the dollar chase blinds us to the true beauty of life—the joy of helping others, the warmth of human connections, and the satisfaction of making a positive difference. Once motivated solely by his altruistic nature, Superman had momentarily lost sight of what truly made him a hero. So who can relate? Who has let the chasing of money sidetrack them from their passion or purpose? Who has thought, just a little bit more and then I'll be ok, to find themselves needing more and more? Let Superman's tale serve as a poignant reminder of the perils of chasing money at the expense of our true purpose. We must resist the seductive pull of materialism and remember that our worth as individuals lies not in our bank balance but in our impact on the world around us. In our lives, let us seek fulfillment by pursuing meaningful passions, nurturing relationships, and embracing the values that make us who we are. Remember, the greatest riches are not found in bank vaults, but in the hearts and minds we touch. So, let us not become mere Supermans for paychecks but rather be the superheroes of our own lives, driven by purpose, compassion, and a desire to make this world a better place. In the end, it is this pursuit that will lead us to genuine happiness and everlasting fulfillment. And sometimes, we discover that our dreams, passions, and purpose can also pay the bills. Remember, true heroes, don't chase dollars—they chase their dreams.