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14.Unstoppable Growth with Patricia – How to Launch Your Own Podcast (Part2)

📢 Episode Part 2: How to Publish 1st Podcast Professionally using Free Resources? 
We’re back for Part 2 of my conversation with Patricia Vaz! In this episode, we go beyond podcasting and dive into her leadership journey—how she navigates life’s challenges, her core values, and her advice for those on a growth path. 
Plus, Patricia had great questions about launching a podcast, and I’m sharing everything you need to know to start professionally using only free resources!
🚀 What You’ll Learn in Part 2:✔️ Patricia’s leadership style and how she creates leaders
✔️ Our signature 3-Insights Out session—her advice to her younger self, life principles, and legacy✔️ The step-by-step workflow to start a podcast for free—tools, setup, and launch tips✔️ My biggest lessons from running Insights Out with Dr. Jen
🎧 Take action today: If you’re ready to launch your podcast, start with clarity—define your why, your message, and the value you bring. Write down 10 topics you like to talk and share! 
🎶 Special Ending: Inspired by Patricia’s journey, I’m sharing a song—Unstoppable Patricia!
🔗 Connect with Patricia: Follow her on LinkedIn @Patricia Vaz and stay tuned for her launch of Unstoppable Growth!
🔔 Subscribe & Stay Connected: Follow Insights Out with Dr. Jen for more episodes on leadership, business, and personal growth.
💡 Until next time—keep breaking barriers and turning insights into action!

13.Unstoppable Growth with Patricia – How to Launch Your Own Podcast (Part1)

📢 Episode Part 1:
How to Prepare the Podcast launch - Finding Your Why & Podcast VisionIn this episode, I sit down with Patricia Vaz, a business leader who has worked across Brazil, the U.S., and now Melbourne, as she prepares to launch her Unstoppable Growth Podcast. We dive into her inspiration, the key themes she’ll explore, and the life lessons that shaped her journey.
🚀 What You’ll Learn in Part 1:✔️ Why Patricia is launching Unstoppable Growth and her mission behind it✔️ The key topics she’ll cover—energy alignment, personal growth, and rewriting your story✔️ How life challenges and mentors shaped her journey✔️ The first step in launching a podcast—defining your why, content focus, and listener value
🎧 Listen now and take action: If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast, take the first step—write down your why, your core message, and the value you want to bring to listeners.
🔗 Connect with Patricia: Follow her on LinkedIn @Patricia Vaz to stay updated on her podcast launch!
👉 Stay tuned for Part 2! Next, we’ll explore Patricia’s leadership style, how she navigates setbacks, and—most importantly—I’ll break down how to launch a podcast professionally using only free resources!

12. Bonus: 10-Minute Breathe with Dr. Jen – A 16-Step Guided Meditation

Enjoy a short guided meditation led by Dr. Jen, featuring Thích Nhất Hạnh’s classic 16-step breathing exercise, based on the ancient Buddhist practice of Anapanasati (mindfulness of breathing). 

11. Are You Burning Out Without Knowing? How Ambition Can Steal Your Perspective – Signs & Solutions

 Is your drive for success pushing you toward burnout? Overworking often disguises itself as ambition, dedication, or passion—but how do you know when it’s harming you instead of helping you?
“Even the most vigorous and gifted among the others all failed and were defeated in the end because their task or their ambitious dream seized hold of them, made them into persons so possessed that they lost the capacity for liberating themselves from present things and attaining perspective.”— Hermann Hesse, The Glass Bead Game
In this episode, we uncover the hidden signs of overworking and explore solutions inspired by Hermann Hesse’s literature, Buddhist mindfulness teachings, and scientific research on meditation. Drawing from The Glass Bead Game, as well as the wisdom of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Thích Nhất Hạnh, we discuss how to break free from the cycle of exhaustion. Dr. Jen also shares her personal journey with burnout and the daily meditation practice that helped her restore energy and work more mindfully.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🔹 Are You Overworking Without Knowing It? – Recognizing the early warning signs before burnout takes over.🔹 What Can Hermann Hesse Teach Us About Overworking? – The hidden messages in The Glass Bead Game on overcoming crises through meditation.🔹 How Can Mindfulness Help You Find Balance? – Insights from Thích Nhất Hạnh’s teachings on meditation.🔹 Does Science Support Meditation for Productivity? – Research on how meditation, including insights from Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche (“The Happiest Man on Earth”), can boost well-being.🔹 How Can You Recognize Overworking? – A personal story of transitioning from the high-pressure corporate world in Shanghai to the intellectually demanding academic life in Melbourne.🔹 How Can You Develop Routines to Regain Energy for Work? – Simple mindfulness techniques tailored to my lifestyle.
🎧 Bonus: A Guided Meditation
Enjoy a short guided meditation led by Dr. Jen, featuring Thích Nhất Hạnh’s classic 16-step breathing exercise, based on the ancient Buddhist practice of Anapanasati (mindfulness of breathing).
Resources & Mentions:
The Glass Bead Game by Hermann Hesse – A Nobel Prize-winning novel exploring intellectual ambition.
The Joy of Living by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche – Insights from "The Happiest Man on Earth."
Deepak Chopra’s 21-Day Meditation Challenge (Deepak Chopra Website)
Discovering Buddhist Wisdom:
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche's Teachings on YouTube
Teachings from Thích Nhất Hạnh: Plum Village Website  
Podcast Recommendation:
The Way Out Is In Podcast – exploring the Zen art of living from the Plum Village community.
🎵 Ending Music: Silken Shadow (Written for this episode using SUNO AI)
 Connect & Share:
What’s your personal sign of overworking? Share your thoughts with me on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who might benefit from this message!
 

10. Mark Coggins: Building A Global Education Enterprise

How do you build and scale a global private education business?
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Coggins, former CEO of Kaplan Asia and co-founder of Cranleigh China, to uncover the strategies behind growing education businesses across international markets. 🌍📚
Not only was Mark my boss and mentor at Kaplan, but he also played a key role in shaping my understanding of the private education sector. From investment banker to private education leader, he has successfully applied financial and strategic principles to education, building Kaplan Asia into one of the largest global private education providers across China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia. His insights on running a successful education business are always thought-provoking—proving that great student outcomes at a reasonable cost are possible. 
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ Why did Mark transition from a lucrative career in investment banking to education?✅ What key lessons did he learn while scaling Kaplan Asia across global markets?✅ What are the mindset differences between public and private education?✅ What are the four pillars of leadership that drive success in education businesses?✅ How should education evolve in the era of AI ?✅ What are Mark’s three biggest life lessons on success, wealth, and legacy?
🎵 Music for this episode 🎼 Introduction Music: Mark’s Taking Lead in Five🎼 Ending Song: From Central to Classroom 
The two AI-generated pieces of music are uniquely designed for this episode, echoing the themes of transformation, leadership, and impact. Hope you enjoy the sound of innovation! 🎶
🔗 For more insights from Mark, follow him on LinkedIn: @markcoggins
 

9. 基督徒的葬礼：纪念我的朋友克里斯汀

本期节目，我将带着深深的感激与怀念，与您分享我参加挚友克里斯汀葬礼的感受。克里斯汀是一位虔诚的基督徒，她的生命如同一盏明灯，照亮了我从上海到墨尔本的人生旅程。
还记得初到墨尔本时的迷茫与不安，是克里斯汀伸出援手，帮我安顿生活，带我融入这座陌生的城市。她的善良与热情，让我在异国他乡感受到了家的温暖。
然而，克里斯汀给予我的远不止于此。她以坚定的信仰和智慧的人生观，深深影响了我。她教会我如何以不同的视角面对生活的挑战，如何在困境中保持希望，如何在平凡小事中发现生活的美好。
克里斯汀的离去，让我悲喜同在。悲在少了一个可以聊知心话的朋友，喜在她去了她的天上的家。 她的生命就是幸福。

8. A Tribute to Christine: Orchid Angel

This episode pays tribute to my dear friend Christine. I shared how her kindness and love guided me through my transition from Shanghai to Melbourne. 

7. No Days Off - Bruce Dusmez (Part1)

How to balance academics and athletics for a high school student? 
In this episode, Dr. Jen interviews her son, Bruce Dusmez, about his journey as a dedicated sprinter and high-performing Year 12 student. He shares how he manages his demanding schedule.
Bruce discusses his strategies for balancing intense sports training with academic commitments, the importance of mental well-being, and his disciplined lifestyle. He also reflects on his personal achievements, the sacrifices he has made, and the challenges of overcoming sports-related injuries. He highlights the importance of efficient study methods, a healthy lifestyle, and surrounding oneself with supportive peers.
The episode concludes with Bruce sharing his future plans and the value of perseverance and self-determination in achieving one’s goals. 
Takeaways
Bruce emphasizes the importance of mental wellbeing alongside academics.
He follows a 70-30 approach, focusing more on sports than studies.
Discipline in sports translates to discipline in academics.
Sacrifices made for sports can lead to a fulfilling lifestyle.
Achievements in sports can boost self-esteem and confidence.
Facing challenges in sports teaches valuable life lessons.
Surrounding oneself with the right people is crucial for success.
Experiencing injuries can lead to personal growth and resilience.
It's important to trust oneself despite external pressures.
Hard work often goes unrecognized, but it's essential for success
Timestamps:
00:00Introduction to Bruce's Journey
01:45Balancing Sports and Academics
04:46The Role of Discipline in Success
07:54Sacrifices for Athletic Excellence
09:53Transformation Through Sprinting
12:01Overcoming Challenges and Injuries
15:59Conclusion and Future Aspirations
At the end, a special song is written and dedicated to his young driving spirit—No Days Off. 
If you like this episode, follow Bruce on TikTok: @BruceDusmez.