Welcome to Episode 6 of the Pura Vida Wealth Podcast! Today, we’re honored to welcome Charles Browne—a leadership and peak performance coach who specializes in guiding high-stakes leaders to master decisive action, executive presence, and sustainable success. Charles’ unique journey—from serving in nuclear power and fast-attack submarines to coaching high-performing executives—makes him an expert in leadership resilience, decision-making, and wealth creation.

In this episode, Charles shares how understanding identity shapes financial success, why self-awareness is key for leadership growth, and how peak performance habits can help executives thrive under pressure. Whether you’re leading a business, navigating high-stakes decisions, or overcoming imposter syndrome, this episode will give you the insights needed to step into your power and create lasting impact.

💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode: ✅ From Submarines to Boardrooms – How Charles’ military background shaped his leadership philosophy. ✅ Mastering High-Stakes Decisions – Frameworks for making better leadership choices under pressure. ✅ The Nice Guy Trap – How self-sacrifice hinders executive presence and financial success. ✅ FLOW State Leadership – Practical steps to unlock peak performance in demanding roles. ✅ Building a Legacy of Leadership & Wealth – How self-mastery contributes to long-term success.

✨ Special Focus in This Episode:

• The Role of Identity in Leadership – Why self-awareness is a game-changer for personal and financial success.
• Leadership Stewardship & Wealth Creation – How strong leaders build lasting influence and financial impact.
• Resilience Through Self-Mastery – Strategies to maintain confidence, clarity, and success in high-pressure environments.

🔗 Resources & Links: 🌐 Website: The Real Charles Browne 💼 LinkedIn: Charles Browne 🎥 YouTube: Charles Browne 📧 Email: me@therealcharlesbrowne.com

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💡 Final Thoughts:
Charles Browne’s insights remind us that true leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s about identity, resilience, and purpose-driven decision-making. Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this episode will challenge you to rethink your approach to leadership and wealth creation. Tune in now for powerful takeaways that will help you lead with confidence and create a legacy of impact—all on the Pura Vida Wealth Podcast! 🎙️🔥

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Pura Vida Wealth Podcast! Today, we’re honored to have Pascal Dao—a visionary AI researcher, entrepreneur, and PhD candidate—join us for a transformative conversation on merging cutting-edge technology with smart business strategy and personal balance. Pascal’s journey from Togo, West Africa, to leading an AI-native advanced manufacturing platform at Make-Print is a story of bold ambition, continuous learning, and purpose-driven innovation.

In this episode, Pascal shares how his early experiences ignited his passion for tech, how AI is revolutionizing manufacturing, and what it takes to leap from a tech role into entrepreneurship. Whether he’s perfecting his technique on the Jiu Jitsu mat, diving into a great book, or drawing strength from his faith, Pascal exemplifies how personal well-being fuels professional excellence.

💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
✅ From Togo to Tech: Discover how Pascal’s unique journey fuels his innovative spirit.
✅ AI in Action: Learn about transformative AI applications reshaping advanced manufacturing.
✅ The Entrepreneurial Leap: Gain insights on moving from tech roles to building your own venture.
✅ Balancing Innovation & Life: Explore strategies to harmonize deep technical expertise with continuous personal growth.

✨ Special Focus in This Episode:

• Tech-Driven Transformation: Pascal delves into how AI is making manufacturing smarter and more efficient.
• Purpose-Driven Leadership: Understand the power of aligning innovation with a meaningful mission.
• Staying Grounded: Tips on maintaining balance in a fast-paced, tech-centric world.

🔗 Resources & Links:
🌐 Website: Make-Print
💼 LinkedIn: Mawaba Dao
📸 Instagram: @pascaldao
🎥 YouTube: @make-print

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💡 Final Thoughts:
Pascal Dao’s journey is a powerful reminder that true innovation comes from blending technical expertise with courageous leadership and a balanced lifestyle. Tune in for practical insights, inspiring stories, and actionable advice that will empower you to push boundaries and create a future where technology and personal growth go hand in hand—all on the Pura Vida Wealth Podcast!

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Pura Vida Wealth Podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to have Lace, the innovative founder of Tech & Tastes, join us for a candid conversation on turning humble beginnings into remarkable success. Lace’s journey—from cooking for over 40 people in a cozy caravan kitchen to steering a digital business across Latin America—reminds us that passion and creativity matter more than fancy setups. Now based in Colombia with her toddler, Lace is redefining what it means to balance entrepreneurship, health, and family life.

💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
✅ Building Success from Humble Beginnings: Discover how starting small can ignite your big dreams.
✅ Nourishing Both Body & Business: Learn simple systems that help busy entrepreneurs stay healthy while scaling their ventures.
✅ Tech Made Simple: Get practical tips on using streamlined digital tools to keep your business efficient without the overwhelm.
✅ Faith, Creativity & Resilience: Explore how embracing the creative gifts God has given you can transform challenges into opportunities.

✨ Special Focus in This Episode:

• Creative Systems for Busy Moms: Lace shares her top strategies for balancing motherhood with a thriving digital business.
• Practical Tech Tips: A look at the essential tools and setups that simplify running a business in small spaces.
• Legacy Through Simplicity: How embracing simplicity can lead to a profound impact on both your life and your community.

🔗 Resources & Links:
🌐 Website: techandtastes.com
📸 Instagram: @techandtastes
📘 Facebook: iamlaceflowers

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💡 Final Thoughts:
Lace’s story is a powerful reminder that success doesn’t require a lavish setup—it begins with a bold vision, resilience, and the courage to innovate. Tune in for practical insights and heartfelt wisdom on balancing business growth, personal well-being, and family life. Get ready to be inspired to create a life of abundance, purpose, and lasting impact with Pura Vida Wealth.

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 3 of the Pura Vida Wealth Podcast: Thriving Through Life’s Seasons – A Conversation with JstDee

Welcome to the Pura Vida Wealth Podcast, where you deserve to be loved. We pray to inspire and understand the value of education, personal growth, and mental well-being. God is good!

Today, we are honored to have JstDee, a visionary whose message transcends motivation—it's a blueprint for transformation. As an author, international vocalist, and entrepreneur, JstDee guides others toward growth, resilience, and purpose.

Through her groundbreaking 5-part series, My Five Seasons, JstDee helps us reframe challenges, embrace life’s cycles, and uncover wisdom within our journeys. Like nature’s changing seasons, we move through phases offering lessons, strength, and renewal.

Her work focuses on thriving with clarity, self-awareness, and spiritual alignment. Whether you’re in a season of transition, growth, or renewal, today’s conversation will provide the mindset and tools needed to navigate life’s paths with confidence and grace.

✨ Thank you, JstDee, for joining us. We look forward to an amazing conversation! 🎙️✨

💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
✅ Understanding Life’s Seasons – Reframing challenges and embracing growth.
✅ Resilience & Purpose – Building strength through life’s transitions.
✅ Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Growth – Achieving alignment through self-awareness.
✅ Navigating Setbacks – Cultivating resilience during uncertainty.
✅ Thriving in Every Season – Practical steps for transformation and success.

Special Focus in This Episode:

✨ My Five Seasons Series – JstDee discusses how her personal journey shaped My Five Seasons, showing how each season mirrors nature, offering opportunities for growth, healing, and rebirth.

🔗 Resources & Links:

🌐 Linktree: JstDee Resources
📸 Instagram: @iamjstdee
🎵 Apple Music: JstDee on Apple Music
🎧 Spotify: JstDee on Spotify
📘 Book: My Five Seasons – Available Here

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💡 Final Thoughts:

JstDee’s philosophy in My Five Seasons highlights how personal growth, resilience, and self-awareness lead to a purposeful, abundant life. Her insights encourage us to embrace transitions with courage and clarity, recognizing every season’s unique lessons.

✨ Stay tuned for more inspiring conversations on the Pura Vida Wealth Podcast—where we lead with love, live with purpose, and build wealth in every sense of the word.

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Pura Vida Wealth Podcast!

Today’s guest, Dr. Shelley Jones-Holt, is a distinguished thought leader in leadership, equity, and systemic transformation. As a speaker, author, and transformational visionary, Dr. Shelley’s work focuses on addressing the systemic changes necessary for creating equitable, just, and thriving communities.

With a career dedicated to inspiring education and business leaders, Dr. Shelley empowers organizations, schools, and communities to cultivate equity-driven systemic change. Her approach is rooted in understanding the complex interplay between leadership, social justice, and personal fulfillment. Through her guidance, individuals learn how to take ownership of their leadership journeys, deepen their commitment to community impact, and build legacies that resonate for generations.

Dr. Shelley provides practical strategies and frameworks that enable leaders to challenge systemic inequities, foster courageous conversations, and implement sustainable transformations. Her work serves as a blueprint for those who not only want to lead effectively but also wish to reshape the systems in which they operate.

💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
✅ Empowered Leadership – Redefining leadership through equity and impact.
✅ Courageous Conversations – How to sustain dialogues that lead to change.
✅ Equity vs. Equality – Why equity matters most.
✅ Sustainable Transformation – Steps for lasting change in communities.
✅ Legacy with Purpose – Building a legacy rooted in justice and fulfillment.

Special Focus in This Episode:

✨ Family Leadership Foundation Course – Dr. Shelley shares how this transformative course helps individuals and families strengthen leadership, foster deep connections, and equip future generations with skills for purpose-driven leadership.

📚 Upcoming Book Release – We discuss Dr. Shelley’s upcoming book, which explores courageous leadership, equity-centered strategies, and the power of purpose-driven leadership. The book offers insights and actionable tools for leaders seeking to make an enduring impact.

🔗 Resources & Links:

🌐 Website: leadershiplegacyconsulting.com
📸 Instagram: @leadership.legacy
📘 Facebook: Your Leadership Legacy

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💡 Final Thoughts:

Dr. Shelley Jones-Holt’s journey and work underscore the connection between personal growth, equity, and leadership. Her insights remind us that true leadership is not just about influence—it is about the courage to challenge systems, the wisdom to lead with empathy, and the commitment to build legacies that uplift communities.

If you’re ready to embrace leadership rooted in equity, purpose, and systemic impact, this episode is a must-listen.

✨ Stay tuned for more inspiring conversations on the Pura Vida Wealth Podcast—where we lead with love, live with purpose, and build wealth in every sense of the word.

Introduction

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Pura Vida Wealth Podcast! Our guest, Shilamida Friedman, is a true testament to transformation. From food stamps to flying first class, she has completely rewritten her reality and now dedicates her life to helping others do the same.

Known as the Goddess of Gratitude, Shilamida is a spiritual transformation mentor, three-time best-selling author, keynote speaker, and host of the Fifty Shades of Shilamida podcast. With over 13 years of experience in acupuncture, holistic medicine, and energy work, she empowers people to heal through gratitude, mindset shifts, and human design.

We explore how gratitude, energy alignment, and personal transformation can change your life, plus practical tools for breaking limiting beliefs and manifesting abundance.

Key Takeaways

✅ Gratitude is a powerful tool – Aligning your energy with abundance.
✅ Breaking limiting beliefs – Overcoming subconscious patterns.
✅ Healing through holistic practices – Acupuncture, Reiki, and self-awareness.
✅ Manifestation in action – Real-life mindset shifts.
✅ Entrepreneurial insights – Using gratitude in business success.

Episode Breakdown

[00:00] Introduction – Ashton introduces Shilamida and her inspiring journey.
[04:30] From Food Stamps to Flying First Class – Her transformation story.
[10:15] The Power of Gratitude – How it changed her life.
[18:40] Overcoming Limiting Beliefs – How to break free.
[25:00] Holistic Healing – Acupuncture, Reiki, and energy work.
[34:10] Practical Manifestation – Exercises for abundance.
[42:00] Entrepreneurship & Mindset – Business growth strategies.
[50:00] Closing Thoughts – Final wisdom & where to find Shilamida.

Resources & Links

🔗 Find Shilamida Online:

• Website
• Instagram @50shadesofshilamida
• Instagram @goddess_of_gratitude
• YouTube
• Pinterest

📖 Books:

• Gratitude 365 (Upcoming Book)

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Final Thoughts

Shilamida’s journey proves that with the right mindset, gratitude, and personal alignment, we can create the life we desire. If you’re ready to overcome obstacles and step into abundance, this episode is a must-listen!

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In this inspiring episode of the Pura Vida Wealth Podcast, host Ashton tackles essential questions about legacy, adaptability, and supporting others’ financial and personal growth. Ashton also explores how hobbies fuel creativity, what it means to stay motivated in the face of challenges, and how impactful financial literacy can be for communities.

From sharing the most meaningful compliment ever received to offering advice for those starting their first job, Ashton’s insights remind us of the importance of mindset, meaningful habits, and intentionality in pursuing wealth and success. This episode is packed with actionable ideas and thought-provoking moments to help listeners build their own legacies.

In this thought-provoking episode of the Pura Vida Wealth Podcast, host Ashton reflects on deeply personal and professional questions about financial freedom, mental health, and the balance between ambition and personal relationships. Ashton also dives into the role of financial literacy in empowering communities, the impact of daily habits on success, and the dreams that shape our future.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance saving for retirement with enjoying life now, or how mental health influences financial decisions, this episode is for you. Ashton’s candid self-exploration and insights create a meaningful conversation designed to inspire listeners to reflect on their own journey toward financial freedom and personal fulfillment.