The Free Time Podcast

On the first episode of The Free Time Podcast, I open up about my personal journey leading up to the decision to start the podcast. I'm the son of immigrant parents who came to America from a small country in West Africa in search of a better life. At an early age, I realized how lucky I was to have the basic opportunities like a great education and healthcare that several of my relatives didn't have back home.... and it made me feel guilty deep down. I didn't know how, but I decided it was my responsibility to do something with my life to pay my good fortune forward. In this episode, I open up about my struggles around going astray from the original commitment I made to paying my good fortune forward, and how becoming super intentional with using my free time as an asset has made me come more alive than even and put me on path towards living a life of true fulfillment. You can follow more of my journey on Instagram @karl.sona and you can book a free 15 minute Zoom call with me at https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32)

Find Your Superpower- we all have one! In today's episode, I talk with Lauren Vanags Davis, founder of LDavis Creative, who is an incredible personal branding and social media marketing expert that has a passion for helping individuals and brands tell their story in a real and authentic way. In the first ever interview of The Free Time Podcast, Lauren talks about how she has always found her passion by being intentional about noticing what people would always ask her advice on. She opens up about how every 'wow' moment she has ever had in her life and her business has reminded her of the feelings of a grade school crush! Now, that's a feeling we can all relate to! You're definitely gonna want to give this one a listen if you want to be more intentional with your free time to discover your true purpose and potential! Follow Lauren on Instagram @ldaviscreative Also, don't forget to book a free 15 min Zoom Call with me at https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32)

In today's episode, Connor Dube, Host of The Mile High Mentors Podcast, came on the show, and explained how many of us can actually block ourselves from finding purpose by getting in the habit of focusing on what we need to ADD into our lives...When he said this, I felt my face immediately turn red with guilt lol.Connor suggested that a lot of people can easily fall victim to ‘shiny object syndrome’ whether it be in dating, career choices, or our relationships...Where we obsess on whether the grass is greener on the other side, and chase all of the rabbits instead of one, and end up with NONE. Instead, he suggests a different approach...Focus on what you need to ELIMINATE. Give this one a listen if you're feeling stuck or confused about your next step, or if you're running around chasing a bunch of different opportunities and haven't successfully pinned one down yet. Follow Connor on Instagram @connor_dube Also, don't forget to book a free 15 min Zoom Call with me at https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32)

People always ask me how I have the energy to do everything I do and go 'a million miles an hour'. I don't know that I go a million miles an hour, nor would I'd ever recommend anyone go that speed, but I do believe that there is an art to being so intentional about creating protected time for yourself that you actually gain the energy to move at a faster pace if the moment calls for it. In today's super quick bonus episode, I breakdown my morning routine, and discuss how it's become one of the most valuable assets that helped me create the energy and focus to work towards all that I do. Give this super short episode a listen if you're interested in creating more time or energy in your day, and don't forget to follow me on Instagram @karl.sona for more tips or book a 15 minute zoom call with me at https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (calendly.com/karlsona32)

When you've been working relentlessly towards a goal or vision, and you're right on the verge of giving up because it's become too difficult, do you ever stop for a moment to wonder how much further you can go? Anthony Jay Taylor and I discuss the zero option mentality and the importance of staying consistent in order to see your vision through and how things can work out over time. Anthony shares his story about going from living in a tent on a mountain with $5 to his name, to growing and scaling a lucrative e-commerce business to 6 figures in less than 6 months. While this may sound like an overnight success, he admits that his current success came over the course of years of try different things out, and cultivating skills and talents that paid off big time over the long run. Give this one a listen if you're curious about how you can stay the course in your own journey to see how things can un-fold in a massive way, and follow Anthony on Instagram @anthnyjay Don't forget to book a free 15 minute Zoom call with me at https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32)

Amit Raikar is the founder of ARC Coaching where he focuses on helping leaders have difficult conversations in order to improve communication with their teams. In my conversation with Amit, he explains how our inner judgmental voice can get in the way of allowing us to enter a flow state where true learning can occur. How many times have you told yourself, "it might not work".... Amit and I explain why it might not work, but why you need to "do it anyway"! Amit shares tangible ways that we can all get out from underneath the fear of failure, and find true joy in the process of simply doing versus being outcome independent. Give this one a listen if you feel like you're constantly getting in your own way, and you'd like to 'taste and test' more in your life! Visit amitraikar.com for more on how you can become more courageous! Also, I'm taking free 15 minute zoom calls at https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32) if you're interested in learning more about how you can break into Medical Device Sales!

Happy Valentine's Day 2020!! Love is in the air, and I hope you're feeling your fair share. In today's episode, I share a quick story about how I met the love of my life, Julia Parzyck @fitfatandallthat on Instagram in case you're interested in checking her out! We met very randomly, and have been able to build the most incredible relationship I've ever been in all because Julia was courageous enough to make the ask! Tune in to this quick episode for more juicy details on my love story, but more than that, give this one a listen if you feel like you're getting in the way of the beautiful possibilities behind an opportunity or special someone you'd like to go further with. Lastly, visit https://calendly.com/karlsona32 for a free 15 call with me... I'd love to know what you thought about this episode!

Ephraim Glick knows what it's like to have his back against the wall, with no other options than to forge a path towards success. When Ephraim left the Amish community where he grew up for the 'English world' as a teen, he found that he had no one else but himself to depend on and he immediately got to work. That's when Ephraim started his first of 8 businesses that he has owned and operated on the premise of the question, "What Happens If I Don't Do This"? Pretty powerful stuff... Ephraim is in the process of writing his first book, and in this episode we discuss what it really means to become your own hero and he graciously breaks down his 7 step process on how to release childhood limiting beliefs that hold many of us back. If you're wondering why you should listen to this, the better question is, what happens if you don't! Tune in as this special episode is packed with actionable takeaways no matter where you are along your journey. Follow Ephraim on Instagram @ephraimglick and don't forget to book a 15 minute zoom call with me at calendly.com/karlsona32

So what if you fail? The idea of failing is a crushing fear many of us wrestle with that can keep us playing small and far below our potential. In this special episode, Kevin Mills, host of Screw the Side Hustle, offers a few insightful coping mechanisms we can implement in order to overcome the fear of failure. In his straight shooter style, Kevin explains how to lean into failure by understanding that it's inevitable, it's going to happen, and that it's totally okay to fail. This is a great episode filled with empowering mindset strategies if you feel like the fear of failure or rejection is holding you back from something greater. Follow Kevin for more on Instagram @theofficialkevin mills Also, check out https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32) to book a free 15 minute zoom call with me if you're interested in leveraging your authentic personality to break into medical device sales!

What are your ideas or stories worth? I believe the answer is absolutely nothing; unless you start sharing them. We're all unique individuals and the G.O.A.T's of our own lives... no one else is ever going to be able to ever tell it quite as well as you can, because no one else has experienced it from your perspective. You have a voice, you a have a mouth, and therefore you have something worthwhile to say. All of the greatest brands, companies, and things we interact with in our everyday lives started with a story or an idea that was effectively communicated. In this quick bonus episode, I explain how sharing stories is a new currency, and why you should think about sharing more of your own! Follow me on Instagram @karl.sona or visit https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32) to take a free 15 minute zoom call with me if you're interested in learning how to share you story more openly and honestly

In this episode, Christina Marie, founder of MANTRA, courageously shares her story about how all love starts with self love. Christina Marie and I discuss the challenges she battled with anorexia and her mind, and how her discovery about the power of mantra's ultimately turned her life around. We go in deep about what exactly a mantra is, and how you can develop your very own mantra in order to create more positivity and empowerment within your life. Please give this one a listen if you know there is more for you out there and you're in search of ways to improve your self-worth! Follow Christina Marie on Instagram @christinamariesmantra and for more information on mantras, check out https://www.mybodymantra.com/ (https://www.mybodymantra.com/) Don't forget to book a free 15 minute zoom call with me at https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32) to learn more about how you can start to tap into your potential.

On paper, Dave DiPetro is the epitome of what you would characterize as a 'millennial'. Known as "Downtown Dave", Dave, has taken extreme ownership to level up his brand within the Denver community as one of the top up and coming luxury residential real estate agents. In an industry that can be stereotyped for being largely superficial at times and one that is saturated with a ton of agents, Dave has always found a way to pierce through the noise by being true to himself and his personality. This is a great episode for anyone just starting out in their career's or in a new industry if your curious about how you can be bold enough to leverage your unique personality and skill sets to work towards the top. Follow Dave on Instagram @downtown_dave_ And don't forget to book a free 15 minute Zoom Call with me at https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32) to learn more about how you can leverage your personality to start crushing it in your industry!

We all have that little voice in the pit of our stomach that works tirelessly to steer us towards choices that place us on a path of true happiness and fulfillment. Yet, when push comes to shove, our gut instincts tend to get drowned out by a more ‘rational’ voice… the voice of our conscious minds that often tell us to fall in line and stay on the straight and narrow of belief systems that have been widely accepted by society or popular culture. On today’s episode, Dorothy Illson, founder of the Do Well, Do Good Podcast, sits down to share her story about the power behind following her gut and staying true to herself. She explains exactly how she went from turning in her letter of resignation at a Fortune 500 company just two weeks after her college graduation, to taking a MASSIVE leap of faith, joining the start-up world, and ultimately founding her company Needle Eye’s Media. Dorothy breaks down the power behind asking ourselves better questions, and how we can build a stronger mindset to help us create great success and leverage it as a contribution to the world. This is a great episode for anyone who is curious about how to step up and confidently take a stand for what you really want out of life, and how to go after it. Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson and check out http://www.needleseyemedia.com/ (http://www.needleseyemedia.com/) for more about her and her company’s mission! Also, I'd love to connect with you and hear more about what you'd like to see from the show going forward! Please head over to https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32) to book a free 15 minute zoom call with me!

In today's episode, Evan Holladay and I sit down and talk about the power behind gaining clarity about your 'why' in life. He describes how finding his why has created a tenacity within him that led him to starting the Monumental Podcast that has become one of the top rated business and real estate podcasts to most recently stepping out on his own and and founding his company Holladay Ventures, where he aspires to provide affordable housing with the end goal of empowering his residents to lead monumental lives! Evan is truly an inspiration for anyone that is curios about how you can become courageous enough to follow the subtle nudges in life that lead you down your path of destiny. He breaks down specifics on how you can find your why, how you can actually follow it, and how you can ultimately use your why as an asset to add value to all people you come in contact with in the world! Please follow Evan on Instagram @evanholladay and check out his podcast titled, Monumental, anywhere you currently listen to podcasts! And as always, feel free to book a 15 minute free Zoom call with me at https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32), if you'd like me to personally walk you through an exercise to help gain clarity on your why.

Feeling impatient in your life? Maybe you're still waiting on that long awaited job promotion you feel is much deserved.... or maybe you're over being broke and ready to finally start pulling in more money. Whatever your situation, I'm sure we've all had moments where we wished a desired outcome or result would happen already! I've certainly been there, and in this episode, I share one simple takeaway, that will give you the steam to push ahead the next time you feel yourself getting frustrated by how long things are seeming to take. Don't forget to head over to https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32) to book a 15 minute free zoom call with me to discuss your takeaway from this episode!

If you've ever felt that you're here to do something bigger than yourself, odds are you're probably correct! On today's episode, I sit down with Damola Ogundipe, CEO of Civic Eagle, and we discuss how we can all find true happiness in life by taking ownership over our power to create. Damola has been starting businesses since he was 12, and tactfully explains how he's always been motivated to put himself in positions to look for problems, and create solutions. This episode will empower anyone who is currently struggling with a problem by helping you understand that while 'entrepreneurship' may not be for everyone; creation is 100% for everyone! Please take a listen if you'd like to learn how to identify problems and become a creator, and please check out www.civiceagle.com for more information about Damola and his mission! Lastly, visit www.calendly.com/karlson32 for a free 15 minute zoom call with yours truly to discuss how you can start creating in your life today!

In today's episode, Ben Trela, host of Taste for Tenacity, explains how to bring things to life by taking 100% responsibility for every aspect of his life. Take a listen if you're interested in finding out how you can start to do the same in your life and follow Ben on Instagram @ben.trela or bentrela.com Also, I want to get to know you! Book a free 15 minute zoom call with me at www.calendly.com/karlsona32

Steve Scrivener just moved to the Czech Republic 6 weeks ago in aspirations of becoming one of the top international real estate consultants. He touched down in Czech and began to find his stride just when things with the COVID-19 were getting really bad in Italy right next door. Before he knew it, Steve caught the last flight out of Czech and back to Denver, CO right before the international travel ban went into effect. Check this one out if you want to learn more about how you can adopt a resilient mindset. Also, follow Steve on Instagram @scrivs_27 to follow along his journey with making moves and doing deals. Lastly, don't forget to book your free 15 minute Zoom call with me today!https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32)

We've all been quarantining and practicing social isolation for about 2 weeks now, and chances are you may be getting a bit restless with being 'hunkered' down. Check out this quick episode for 3 quick tips on how you can maintain a healthy mindset and mood during these un-precedented times. Lastly, feel free to book a 15 minute zoom call with me if you'd like to connect, and have me walk you through these 3 tips in more depth. https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32)

Jake Wilson, CEO of Conscious Energy, explains how we can all achieve consistent and sustainable growth and performance in life by finding something that he calls 'workability'. He goes over how workability is created, and how we can gain access to workability through having integrity. Jakes passionately discusses why integrity matters, and how our integrity can help us create a more empowering context to approach the world with, particularly in challenging times. This is a fascinating episode for anyone working on self-mastery during times of adversity. For more, please follow Jake on Instagram @suitedsolarsalesman. Don't forget to book your free 15 minute Zoom call for me for tips on what you can work on to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic better than before! https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32)