Working Towards Our Purpose is a raw, unedited podcast where former mechanical engineer Gino Cordone shares his journey to finding purpose in work and life. Each episode explores an idea that can help you uncover meaning in your career, live more authentically, embrace worthiness, and encourage that voice in your head asking for more.
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A podcast dedicated to helping you launch and grow your own podcast. New episodes every month to help keep you up to date on the latest podcast tools, new growth ideas, and anything new in the world of podcasting! You can think of this show as sort of a podcast encyclopedia. In each episode we will discuss one specific topic within podcasting, whether it has to do with recording quality audio, launching a podcast, or growing your new show. This show is mostly for new podcasters and soon to b ...
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E54 How to Make Better Decisions Part II: Do You Know Yourself?
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22:08The Great Work Of Your Life - Stephen Cope The Book of Dharma - Simon Haas (paid link) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. How to connect: Follow me on Substack WTOP on Instagram Workingtowardsourpurpose.com Watch Working Towards Our Purpose on YouTube Purchase WTOP MerchBy Pleasant Podcasts
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E53 How to Make Better Decisions Part I: Start With Your Nervous System
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21:35How to connect: Follow me on Substack WTOP on Instagram Workingtowardsourpurpose.com Watch Working Towards Our Purpose on YouTube Purchase WTOP MerchBy Pleasant Podcasts
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E52 Mental Health, Depression, and Dharma
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18:24How to connect: Submit Feedback Form - To give feedback or suggest an idea or question Book a Call With Me - A free 30min chat about your dreams Follow me on Substack WTOP on Instagram Workingtowardsourpurpose.com Watch Working Towards Our Purpose on YouTubeBy Pleasant Podcasts
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E51 What Does Purpose Mean? Searching for Meaning and Exploring Dharma
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17:34The Great Work Of Your Life - Stephen Cope (paid link) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. How to connect: Submit Feedback Form - To give feedback or suggest an idea or question Book a Call With Me - A free 30min chat about your dreams Follow me on Substack WTOP on Instagram Workingtowardsourpurpose.com Watch Working Towards O…
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E50 Overcoming Self Made Myths and Embracing Support From Others
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E49 How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others: 3 Steps to Start Focusing on You
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E48 The 3 Stages of Overcoming Others Expectations
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How to connect: Submit Feedback Form - To give feedback or suggest an idea or question Book a Call With Me - A free 30min chat about your dreams Follow me on Substack Workingtowardsourpurpose.com Watch Working Towards Our Purpose on YouTubeBy Pleasant Podcasts
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E46 How Doing 1 Thing Can Help You Achieve Your Goals
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E45 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: 4 Steps to Embrace Your Purpose and Share Your Gifts
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E44 Struggling with Self Doubt: Finding Acceptance and Presence
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E43 How to Allow More Good Into Your Life
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21:04In This Episode: The Big Leap [(paid link) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases] How to connect: Submit Feedback Form - To give feedback or suggest an idea or question Book a Call With Me - A free 30min chat about your dreams Follow me on Substack Workingtowardsourpurpose.comBy Pleasant Podcasts
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E42 How to Make Your Goals Work for You in 4 Simple Ways
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20:00In This Episode: I share 4 tips to actually help your goals come true. Unison Studio's North Haven, CT [if you are interested in guitar lessons from me, click here] How to connect: Submit Feedback Form - To give feedback or suggest an idea or question Book a Call With Me - A free 30min chat about your dreams Follow me on Substack Workingtowardsourp…
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E41 3 Practical Ways To See Energy In Our Lives
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22:10In Episode Links: Follow Relished Roots on IG Unison Studio's North Haven, CT [if you are interested in guitar lessons from me, click here] The Celestine Prophecy [amazon affiliate link] How to connect: Submit Feedback Form - To give feedback or suggest an idea or question Book a Call With Me - A free 30min chat about your dreams Follow me on Subst…
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E40 How to Make Real Change: 3 Simple Steps to Start Working Towards Your Purpose
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18:00Episode 40 of Working Towards Our Purpose How to connect: Submit Feedback Form - To give feedback or suggest an idea or question Book a Call With Me - A free 30min chat about your dreams Follow me on Substack Workingtowardsourpurpose.comBy Pleasant Podcasts
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My Single: Between Lines Follow me on Substack 3 Books Mentioned [amazon affiliate links] Rebel by Graham Cochrane The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Big Leap by Gay HendricksBy Pleasant Podcasts
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E38 Welcome Back - Letting Go of What No Longer Fits
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14:59Change is in the air, and Working Towards Our Purpose is back...but a little different. Today I talk about music, and quitting my side job. My New Song: Between Lines Follow me on SubStackBy Pleasant Podcasts
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E37 Empowering Through Songwriting with Adam Christoferson
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53:44"I want to use music and the arts to really bring people out of the shadow, celebrate diversity, and bring them into community. To be able to give back, and recognize that everybody has value." -Adam I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Christoferson, the founder of Musical Intervention in this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose. Adam share…
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E36 Progress Over Perfection: The Journey of Self-Compassion in Pursuit of Your Purpose
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18:02In this solo episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, I reflect on the challenges of starting new ventures and the frustrations that come with a lack of immediate progress. This showed up for me when building my new website and learning Wordpress, and also starting a new job. I discuss the internal struggle of being hard on yourself for not grasping…
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E35 From Plumbing to Real Estate Investment with Phil Restivo
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1:15:57Phil went from not being able to get a job, to owning his own plumbing business, flipping houses, and owning 7 rental properties. In this episode I sat down with my friend Phil Restivo. A resilient and motivated person who doesn't take no for an answer. He is a plumber by trade but as you will find out in this episode, he is truly someone with a de…
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E34 Breaking Free from Societal Expectations with Chelsea Risling
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42:17Opening a boutique supply store at the age of 24 after graduating college with a degree in philosophy. Chelsea Risling is the founder of Meraki Supply Co. a boutique storefront featuring products from other small businesses. In this episode we talked about her experience of graduating college and then going in a completely different direction and o…
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E33 Harmonizing Music and Film with Joe George
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51:31Joe George has figured out how to make music for a living. In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose I had the pleasure of talking to Joe George, a songwriter, producer, and Emmy nominated film composer with an unwavering love for creating. Joe shares his experiences in first falling in love with music, figuring out how to make money gigging a…
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Podcast Websites, TikTok, and Spotify for Podcasters Updates
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17:47Lessons that I've learned in the past month of podcasting. I've taken a break, built a website for my show, got on TikTok, and My new podcast website workingtowardsourpurpose.com Castmagic - Podcast AI copy writer How to connect with me further: Pleasantpodcasts.com Subscribe to my email listBy Pleasant Podcasts
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E81 Podcast Clips, Taking a Break, and The Best Hosting Site
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20:18Help me podcast is back! A new episode of the things that I learned in the last month of podcasting! Clip making AI Opus Clips Taking a break from podcasting Podcast hosting RedCircle How to connect with me further: Pleasantpodcasts.com Subscribe to my email listBy Pleasant Podcasts
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E32 Sharing Lessons from A Trip To Nepal with Michael Cordone
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1:02:48My brother Michael just came back from a month long trip to Nepal and shares what he learned. In this episode I sat down with my twin brother Michael to discuss his recent trip to a small remote village in Nepal. Michael shares some of the lessons he learned and shares his insight into the village's way of life. While he was there he helped rebuild…
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E31 Blending Music and Working With Your Hands with Cory Reynolds
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51:19Cory gave one of his custom built guitars to one of his favorite bands after a show. In this episode I sit down with Cory Reynolds, the founder and owner of CRC Guitars, who shares his inspiring journey of turning his passion for music and woodworking into a business. We discuss the challenges teaching yourself how to build a guitar, the impact of …
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E30 Shaping Your Narrative: The Empowerment of Deciding What You're Known For
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14:04A thought that I had recently inspired this episode. The concept of choosing what we are known by others. Connecting with people who have recently resonated with my journey, has brought me to the realization that we have the ability to shape our own narrative. From transitioning out of a corporate job to pursuing more meaningful work, to doing more…
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E29 Crafting Purpose through Self-Care Products with Dimitri Cotman
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44:40A business that was built during the pandemic to allow health care workers to have a little bit of self care. Today I sit down with Dimitri Cotman, the founder of Zenith Point Candles, as he shares his inspiring story of building a successful business from the ground up. From the challenges of starting a new business without any prior business know…
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E28 The Power of Mushrooms: Nourishing Purpose and Well-Being with Patrick Blanchette
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41:38From selling insurance to learning how to grow mushrooms, Patrick Blanchette has found purpose in his work. He is founder of Union City Farms, a gourmet mushroom farm. After I read an article online where Patrick was quoted in saying, ”I could literally do my entire job without thinking” I knew I had to reach out and have him on the podcast. We tal…
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E27 Meditation, Purpose, and Positivity with Kobéy Smith
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48:36Are you someone who think's they can't meditate? If you are, you better tune in to this episode with Kobéy Smith. As someone who used to believe the same, Kobéy might just be the guy to get you to rethink what meditation is. We talked about the stigma of what people think it is, and what it actualy can be. We also discuss his entrepreneurial journe…
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E26 Creating a Yoga and Wellness Festival with Allie O'Kane
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35:30This summer, the powder ridge mountain of Connecticut will be the home of the first annual Transcend yoga and wellness Festival, and today I sat down with Allie O'kane, the creator and founder of this amazing event. Allie shares her inspiring story of pursuing her passion for yoga, holistic healing, and above all helping others. She discusses the c…
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E25 Exploring My Purpose: Reflecting and Embracing Authenticity
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15:05Today I reflect on the one year anniversary of the podcast and the 3rd year anniversary of me deciding to leave the corporate life. I talk a little bit about my journey of entrepreneurial challenges, redefining how my business serves me, and how embracing my authenticity will lead me to my next step. In this shorter episode I take an introspective …
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E24 Finding Purpose by Listening to Your Heart with Genevieve Piturro
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43:55In this episode I spoke with author, speaker, founder of the nonprofit Pajama Program, and someone who was featured on Oprah, Genevieve Piturro. I was so inspired by her book Purpose, Passion, and Pajamas, that I had to have her on the podcast. We had such an inspiring discussion I'm really excited to share this episode. Genevieve takes us on a jou…
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E23 Crafting Wellness: CBD, Health Cafe, and Fermented Products with Alex Angeloff
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51:47In today's episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, I sat down with Alex Angeloff, owner of Remedy Co and The Cultured Cafe. Alex shares his journey from a background in drug dealing and spending time in prison to founding a craft CBD company, and later opening a cafe that specializes in fermented foods. We talk about personal growth, healthy eating…
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E22 Van Life, Astrology, and Marketing with Chelsea Paquin
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50:59In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose I talk to my friend Chelsea Paquin about journey from finding her footing in various marketing career paths, to navigating the challenges of van life, to embracing her passion for astrology. Chelsea reflects on her transition from traditional employment to freelancing after getting fired from a job. Sh…
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E79 Embracing the Experimental Phase: How Trying Different Things Can Benefit Your Podcast
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7:26In this episode I'll share a story about the importance of embracing experimental phases and not being afraid to fail. Drawing inspiration from a speaker at a networking event, I reflect on how having an experimental mindset can benefit podcasters who may be stuck in indecision or haven't started their podcast yet. Trying different approaches, expl…
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E78 Finding Strength in Numbers: Starting a Podcast with Like-Minded People
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8:29Today's episode is all about starting a podcast with other people who are also starting their own podcast. I'll be sharing my experience with a new program I'm part of and how it has inspired me to think about creating a collaborative podcasting cohort. Something I've thought about before, but now have a new lens on envisioning. We'll dive into the…
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Today's episode is another concept one. I discuss a conversation that I had with someone about how podcasting can be a great way to step into your purpose. If you're working a job that you know isn't right you can feel stuck. But a podcast is a great medium to put energy into that can help get your momentum going to make a change. Starting a podcas…
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E76 Growing Your Podcast with an In-Person Event
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11:59Have you ever considered taking your podcast to the next level by organizing a live in-person event? Well, in today's episode I will be sharing my own experience in planning and executing an in person event. A podcast is a great way to create community, and an event is the perfect way to build that community and to bring it offline and in person. P…
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E75 Finding Clarity and Embracing What Truly Excites You
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9:17Today's episode is a little than most of my episodes. I didn't really have a specific topic I addressed this this one, but more of a jumble of thoughts about following the things that most excite you. For me it's something I've been doing for the last few weeks and it's brought some clarity and helped me make decisions that align with my passions. …
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E74 Leveraging Friends and Family: Boosting Your Podcast's Launch and Growth
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8:42In today's episode, we'll be diving into a topic that might make you a little uncomfortable - leveraging your friends and family when launching a new podcast. Feeling hesitant to share your podcast with the people can be hard because you might be fearing judgment or criticism. But telling people about your show can really give you a boost of listen…
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Shure just released the Shure SM7dB, which is the follow up to the podcast industry standard mic, the Shure SM7B. This mic is a long time coming and Shure really fixed the one major issue with the SM7b. Although it's a great mic, it was so gain heavy you needed to use an external preamp in order to really use it. With the new SM7dB, you no longer n…
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E72 Enhancing Your Podcast Audio: Unlocking the Power of Noise Removal
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10:49In this episode, we'll be discussing the topic of noise removal and how it can enhance the audio quality of your podcast. We'll shed some light on what noise removal is and how it can be utilized in your recording and editing process. I'll share my personal experiences with various noise removal plug-ins like Reaper, Waves, and Izotope, discussing …
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E21 Using Intuition to Guide Us Towards Our Purpose with Derek Okley
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46:13Derek Okley is an educator, business strategist, coach, and author who uses podcasting as a means to empower individuals and showcase the incredible work being done by ordinary people in their communities. He was initially inspired to pursue a career in education after witnessing the positive impact of his mentor in the special education department…
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In today's episode, we dive into the world of dynamic ad insertions. We'll talk about what they are, how they work, and why you need them for your podcast. Discover how dynamic ad insertions allow you to seamlessly insert new audio content into already published episodes, such as ads, intros, and even promotions for your own services. They can help…
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E70 Embracing Authenticity: The Beauty of Minimal Editing in Podcasting
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9:00We all know podcast editing can be time-consuming. If you're meticulous about removing every filler word or perfecting every word, it can add extra hours to your editing process. When I first started editing, I was nervous to edit other people's podcasts and wanted them to sound perfect. But then I realized that the extra time I was spending removi…
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E69 EQ and Compression Unveiled: Elevate Your Podcast Audio Quality Like a Pro
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9:31Today we'll discuss the importance of EQ and compression in improving the clarity and sound quality of your podcast. While this topic may be more suited for podcasters who have been at it for a little bit, beginners can also benefit from understanding these essential tools. EQ, or equalization, allows you to adjust the volume of different frequency…
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E20 Artistic Entrepreneurship with Raheem Nelson
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44:33In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend Raheem Nelson, a talented artist and entrepreneur from New Haven. Raheem takes us through his artistic journey, from his early days as a cartoonist and illustrator all the way to having his art featured in Time Square in NYC. Join us as we explore Raheem's experiences with finding su…
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E68 The Challenges of Monetizing Your Podcast: Exploring Better Alternatives to Ads
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9:18In this episode we discuss the story of popular comedian Theo Von and the unfortunate situation he faced with his podcast. This incident raised the question of whether pursuing paid ads should be the ultimate goal for podcasters. Is there a better way to monetize your show and provide value to your listeners? We'll explore alternative monetization …
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