Uplevel Together with Jasna Burza

When things don’t go your way: curse or a blessing?

Boy oh boy, this year has been humbling.....I am pretty proud of myself of knowing I can make things happen and create the most magical life and business but sometimes life just has a slight detour or things simply don't go my way....and then I wonder: what the heck?! Today, I talk about the times when you want something and it's simply not happening, why that might be the case and how we can position ourselves and use it yo our advantage. As always, I am super transparent with my own journey and I hope this is a useful teaspoon of inspiration for you today. So much love for you all. Jasna

How to thrive using psychology and design thinking

Today, I bring you a very special conversation with April Seifert, a psychologist, serial entrepreneur and life design strategist. I just love this woman and I know you will love this conversation. LOVE! We start by talking about her difficult upbringing, loss, resilience, overcoming. You know I believe hard times are part of our path and when you hear her story, you will feel better equipped and more empowered to handle anything that life throws at you. She uses psychology and design thinking in helping people build psychological strength and thrive. We discuss what design thinking is and how you can use it to achieve goals in your life. She is obsessed about bringing complicated concepts from both psychology and design thinking to our ever day life so we can live the best life yet. She also hosts an incredible podcast, Women Inspired, that I highly recommend and she can be found at www.peakmindpsychology.com.

Leslie Pitt Schneider: How a childhood accident motivated her to follow her purpose and help children all over the world

Oh man, are you going to love this interview today. I got a chance to sit down with Leslie Pitt Schneider: lawyer, former executive, writer, lover of life and founder of Project Lolo. I met Leslie years ago as she was embarking on the journey of starting her own non-profit and leaving her corporate job. She talks about the toxicity of her job, how it started to affect her self worth and health and how none of it was worth it. Leslie tells us her story about losing her limb at age of 6 and having to live with a prosthetic – which is now a major inspiration for Project Lolo, which helps children who need orthopedic care or assistive mobility devices because of congenital deformities, illness or injuries. We also talk about using the word special abilities and not disabilities and her new book that is meant to inspire children to own their uniqueness. I love this woman and I love her work. This interview is great for anyone who wants to feel inspired that their dream matters and learn how to go after it.

Relationships crash course with Hillary Foster

This conversation was one of the best heart to heart conversations I have ever had about relationships and it's a must listen for anyone who wants to improve their relationships. Hillary is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and for nearly two decades she has helped individuals, couples, and families dealing with struggling relationships, anxiety, and depression. She is also a dear friend of mine and I love love love following her on Instagram and using her tips and advice in my own life. We talk about: Why investing in your relationship matters. Tips for healthy relationships. What are first signs of problems within a relationship? What can we do to improve our relationship once we experience any issues? I have had many many "aha" moments in this interview and I am so happy to share it with all of you.

Genius of Leonardo da Vinci in all of us with Michael Gelb

I am beyond thrilled to introduce you to Michael, his teachings and his own genius. Michael J. Gelb is the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development and the author of 14 books on creativity and innovation including the international best seller How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci. How to Think Like Leonardo has been translated into 25 languages and has appeared on theWashington Post, Amazon, and the New York Times best seller lists. We discuss the book and life and business and here are my main takeaways: -Why asking yourself the right questions will change your life and how Da Vinci principle of curiosity is something we all need -Why you should always carry a notebook with you -How to curate your own life according to your own liking and how doing that is connected to all success and happiness -Da Vinci principle of sfumato or ambiguity - how geniuses knew they couldn't control most things and how we can apply that in our own life The importance of spending the time in nature fo developing a genius -The relationship of aha with ha ha. And so much more. I guarantee you that this podcast interview will make you think of your life, business and environment in a totally different way and could be the thing that changes everything.

The downside of personal and business growth/what matters most

This entire podcast is about bringing you resources, tips and conversations that will assist you to uplevel your life and business. And while the goal is to create a better and more fulfilling life and business, we will often get caught up in the work or the hustle and lose sight of what is important and we talk about that!

Emotions and health with Dr Eva Selhub

Boy oh boy, am I excited to bring you this interview. I met Dr. Eva in Boston during my Mastermind and had so many aha moments listening to her speak. I have been knee deep in these conversations and experiences around emotions and their direct impact on health and she explained sooo much I have been thinking about. If you struggle with any kind of trauma, dis-ease in the body or anxiety and panic, this podcast is for you. Here's what we covered: How she came to bridge western and eastern medicine together when she got poked with a needle from an AIDS patient. How our emotions and thoughts determine the health of our body We talk about her book, The Love Response, and she explains how we can reverse trauma and negative experiences and heal ourselves. What Forrest bathing is and why you should do it. So many people ask why this is important if you are fit and well and no apparent dis-ease or pain in the body. It's because I am learning that our subconscious learns to suppress so much that we are not even aware how this may be affecting us. This conversation is a total game changer.

How to heal yourself with Anna Needham

Anna Needham is a teacher, healer, acupuncturist and co-owner of Tao Natural Foods, a Minneapolis based organic cafe, health store and health services provider. Here are the things we cover: How food and herbs affects our health Why self care is absolutely key for physical, mental and emotional health Why we may experience dis-ease in the body Connection between emotions and our physical health Why Western medicine is not the answer How subconscious mind dictates our health and what you can do to be conscious of this Why she almost never take her children to the doctor - this was amazing to hear! Difference between acupuncture and homeopathy and reiki. How everything is connected: our environment, our food, our emotions and our energy. Her big new adventure that you will want to know about. Absolutely amazing and mind-blowing conversation worth tuning in.

Interview with the witch: Portia Richardson

This is one of the most intriguing interviews I have ever done. I am so excited to share with you Portia Richardson, a self proclaimed witch, teacher and a healer. This will be useful if you feel triggered by things or people....she explains the reason so beautifully. In our conversation, she also addresses trauma, healing crisis, and why we all feel a sense of chaos all around us. We also discuss racism, feminism, ancestors, why we have to “feel it to heal it”…..Lastly, we discuss how to honor our bodies and listen to what they are telling us versus punishing them.

The danger behind fitting in

Someone recently set me on fire by saying that I should make sure my kids fit into the American society by going out my way to provide cultural experiences because their parents are immigrant and God forbid they stood out. I think this is how we create cages for our kids and ourselves and it's a danger to society and I explain why.