274: Kevin Spirtas – Navigating Fame, Love, Loss, and Hollywood

We all know where we are right now as a planet. In the midst of a global pandemic - COVID19. But, what is that calling us to do? What are we men being asked to commit to during this crisis? For each of us it varies, but in our own way we are being called to simply SHOW UP...even if it is scary, confusing, and a little bit overwhelming.Using techniques from my own coming out journey and practices that I have found to help clients stay committed, I'm offering you 6 Steps For Committing To Show Up Fully In Crisis!Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

27 Mar 202010min

What happens when you lose sight of joy, happiness, connection, and intent in your life? Us guys tend to keep a lot of that stuff on the surface and say, "I'm great, I'm fine," when in reality we become disconnected and hold it all inside.Talking from the heart, Murray Guest - a leading Strength's coach out of Australia - shares an intimate conversation about creating new habits for creating joy in our lives as guys over 40.About MurrayMurray Guest is one of Australia’s leading Strengths coaches, helping over 1,500 people unlock and apply their strengths to achieve their professional and personal goals. He shares his experiences from 20 years in corporate roles in manufacturing and learning and development to build teams and inspire people. As a Gallup certified Strengths coach he partners with leaders to build strengths-based cultures and realise the benefits a strengths-based approach brings. Murray is passionate about people getting to do what they do best every day and have conversations that matter. He loves mountain biking too!Connect With MurrayWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, Click Here!You can also listen to the podcast on…

20 Mar 202040min

Ever found yourself stuck in the negativity? Like nothing does anything but pisses you off and makes you only experience the crappy side of life. Then you wonder why, why, why you feel so darn miserable. It's because the negativity has got you by the balls and isn't letting go until you switch things up.Stop the negativity syndrome with these three simple tips to get you back on track, and stop killing your life with negativity.Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

13 Mar 20209min

There are those life moments when you realize, "This just isn't working!" For some it's when they realize, "I'm gay and I just gotta stop pretending to be straight." For others, its "I'm killing myself trying to carry this team and I hate it." Regardless of the situation, suddenly you realize the opposite of what you thought you wanted, desired, or are trying to be is no longer attractive. And, that's when the real talk starts...with yourself and others.Michael Testa, author of When Opposites No Longer Attract, shoots straight with us about discovering and using those empowering moments to move yourself into your destiny in a whole new way.About MichaelMr. Michael J. Testa is a cum laude graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and a 34-year veteran of the Information Technology industry with 23 years in Information Technology staffing and recruiting. In addition to his career in Information Technology staffing and recruiting, Mr. Testa has experience in IT software development and management in banking, manufacturing, distribution, and public utilities. He has worked for Mellon Bank (BNY Mellon), Fisher Scientific (ThermoFisher Scientific), and KCS Computer Services Inc. In 1997, Mr. Testa formed Testa Consulting Services, Inc. (Testa). Testa has become a leader in the Information Technology staffing industry and is a longstanding member of the Pittsburgh Technology Council and the TechServe Alliance.Mr. Testa is the immediate past president of Equality Pennsylvania and a former board member of TechServe Alliance and PBS station, WQED. In 2009, Mr. Testa created GLEC Pittsburgh, a professional LGBT networking group. In 2018, he was one of the founders of the Three Rivers Business Alliance (3RBA), which is a subchapter of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce(NGLCC). (GLEC Pittsburgh has since merged into 3RBA.)Mr. Testa is a proud father of two sons. He recently authored a book about his coming out experience called “When Opposites No Longer Attract.”Connect With MichaelWebsiteHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on… <img src="https://rickclemons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/RadioPublic-300x81.jpg" height="81"...

6 Mar 202020min

Relationships are not easy...right? Yet, sometimes relationships cause one or both partners to wander into the land of infidelity or lackluster connectedness. On the other hand, some relationships wander into the realm of an open relationship. All of these scenarios can lead to insanity, or a better outcome, when you take the time to breathe, think logically, and realize that both partners get to have a voice and a perspective in what is best for them as individuals and as a couple. Here's a few insights and suggestions for when you are potentially facing an infidelity or open relationship conversation to help you keep your sanity. Also here's the Values Assessment that was referenced in the show - Click Here! Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here! Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies P.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/ You can also listen to the podcast on…

28 Feb 202012min

He went from being a youth pastor to a conversation with his Dad about his destiny, to now running a highly successful online business, all because he focused on building his destiny. Now he has a brand new book out, The Successful Speaker - 5 Steps For Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform - which is fully aligned with his mission and business to help speakers be successful.Grant Baldwin has done what a lot of people aspire to do, create a life built on freedom and flexibility. But it wasn't without challenges. Today he shares his insights for staying focused, building confidence, and overcoming paranoia.About GrantGrant Baldwin is the founder of The Speaker Lab, a training company that helps public speakers learn how to find and book speaking gigs. Through his popular podcast The Speaker Lab and flagship coaching program Booked and Paid to Speak he has coached and worked with thousands of speakers. As a keynote speaker, Grant has delivered nearly one thousand presentations to over 500,000 people in 47 states and has keynoted events for audiences as large as 13,000.Grant has also been featured in national media including Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Huffington Post.He now lives near Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Sheila, and their three daughters.Connect With GrantWebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

21 Feb 202031min

It's Valentine's Day. The day of either a lot of pressure, loads of love, or screw this who cares. Regardless of how you feel about Valentine's Day, there's one thing most men forget to do...LOVE THEMSELVES. I know you've heard this before but cut the crap and take a listen to why this really should be your #1 priority on Valentines Day!Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

14 Feb 20204min

I woke up this morning, chatting with a friend, and then she said, " I got nothing!" She was referring to a time when she was doing a Facebook Live and she admitted to her viewers that she had nothing to say. I loved it. And you should too. You should love when you've got nothing, and let go of the pressure and just be with the NOTHING. Here's a short little bit of insight to help you through those got nothing moments.Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

7 Feb 20205min