Lynn Thompson with news about recent guests on the podcast and your opportunity for audience participation with the recording for the podcast with upcoming guests on Living on Purpose (aka The On Purpose Podcast) >> plus creative writing in process with lots of appreciation for Ann Randolph's writing sessions, Your Story Matters: Unmute Yourself.
For Lynn's reading to wrap (and rap) this 11 minutes she References Rudolf Steiner's philosophy of the seven cycles of life:
Cycles of Seven:  Rudolf Steiner philosophy of the 7-year cycles of life: Ages    0 to 7:       From Oneness with Mother to Growing AutonomyAges   7 to 14:      A Fight for and Commitment to LifeAges 14 to 21:      Wild Emotions, Raging Hormones, SexualityAges 21 to 28:      Play That Turns Toward ResponsibilityAges 28 to 35:      The Body in Full Bloom Ages 35 to 42:      Crisis and Questioning  Ages 42 to 49:      Soul Searching and WonderAges 49 to 56:      An Ever-Growing Vision and Understanding of LifeAges 56 to 63:      The Crossroads: Mastery or Re-evaluationAges 63 to 70:      A Time of Harvesting and Spreading the Wealth 
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The third section of Derian's book is all about The Pitfalls: Fear, Excuses, Procrastination, Relationships, and Money. This episode is 40 minutes long. In February 2021, Lynn Thompson and Derian Tuitt met up on Zoom for the third of four conversations based on concepts in the book he wrote and they collaboratively edited in 2018, Life Success Hacks: How to Use Simple Action to Achieve Anything You Imagine.
Section One talk is episode 18 on Podbean.Highlights of #1
Section Two talk on Podbean.
Derian B. Tuitt is a staunch proponent of taking action to achieve whatever you desire. His mantra is: “Your actions tell the real story. If you play it safe, you won’t have much of a life.” Derian advocates using natural laws to work for you, as well as using adversity as a catalyst that launches opportunity. Derian was inspired to write his book for his daughter, Debrina, and he is determined to make this world a better place for his granddaughter, Nadia.
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Do you remember your dreams? Nine years ago technology and time zones allowed host Lynn Thompson in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to speak with Richard Hastings in the capital of Malaysia about dreaming, and how and what we can learn through our dreams. Richard is an expert in change work and dream work and author of Dreams for Peace. He is a Baha'i and now lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada. One of Richard's former students asked to listen to this 2013 recording, so it's been refreshed just in time before Richard's next appearance on Living on Purpose (aka The On Purpose Podcast) on April 12, 2022.

Are you writing a book? Have questions you wish you could ask a five-time bestselling author and publisher? Let's start with the founder of Ignite Press in Fresco, California and questions from your podcast host and an attentive audience!
In this edited 1.5 hours (with brief musical breaks by Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz), Lynn Thompson and the audience ask questions, listen, and learn about many things publishing related, including how Everett O'Keefe got into publishing books after his experience of publishing his first book as a proof of concept and its impact on him. Light bulb moment!
In Everett's book, The Power of the Published, he tells us about rapid writing strategies for writing a book, the main benefits of having written a book, and industries that can benefit from publishing a book. He also describes the differences between traditional publishing, self publishing, and hybrid publishing. Would you like a free PDF of his invaluable book? (Thanks, Everett!)
You are welcome to connect with Everett O'Keefe of Ignite Press by email, everett@ignitepress.us or by scheduling a book consultation through https://IgnitePress.us
Thanks for listening to The On Purpose Podcast (aka Living on Purpose).

A reposting of this valuable conversation with North America's Networking Guru, Michael J. Hughes. With deep appreciation. His warmth and wisdom live on.
Michael J. Hughes specialized in helping professionals increase results by improving their ability to maximize relationships. He extensively researched and specialized in utilizing networking as a business strategy and professional competency. His absence is profound, and he will forever be missed.
From the Hughes Family on LinkedIn:
 
Dearest friends and colleagues,
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Michael passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, after a courageous three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.
Michael lived his life with an unwavering commitment to helping bring others together to better themselves, their community and their careers. He believed deeply in the power of connection, and he dedicated his career to helping others discover the strength and opportunity that comes from building relationships.
Known as “North America's Networking Guru,” Michael touched the lives of countless individuals and organizations, always ready with encouragement, wisdom, and a generous spirit. He prided himself in being open and available to help anyone and everyone.
Beyond his work, Michael was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His greatest joy came from spending time with family, relaxing at the family cottage, and contributing to various charitable causes in the Ottawa community.
A celebration of life will be held in his honor at a later date, and details will be shared when available.
With gratitude, The Hughes Family
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In this conversation from 2022, Michael offers guidance and encouragement about challenging conversations and how to build bridges while walking away. He is insightful and organized in his ideas!
Highlights from Lynn Thompson's call with him in June 2021.
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With several people in the audience listening in for the full two plus hours, the discussion continues and wraps up in this final segment with more touring through and beyond gold and silver. Check out Part One and Part Two. Thanks for listening to Living on Purpose and thanks to Tom from Durham Precious Metals for sharing with Lynn Thompson and the audience. Appreciation to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the musical weave.

The discussion continues, beginning with a story example from where Part One left off, with more touring through and beyond gold and silver, opening our minds with insights and discernment about economy. Soon the final Part Three, with several people in the audience listening in during the recording. Thanks for listening to Living on Purpose and thanks to Tom from Durham Precious Metals for sharing with Lynn Thompson and the audience. Part Three coming soon. Appreciation to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the musical weave.

Ready to make a difference in someone's life and yours at the same time? What do you answer when someone says the most often asked question in the world? Ready to pick your mood? And share it? Jay Cummings and Lynn Thompson spoke for over an hour recently with two people in the audience, so it seems like a good idea to make two segments about the wonder of iMOODivate. Here is Part Two! Just over half an hour, with Jay and Lynn and Dr. Lynda from the Goodness Exchange in Part One who leaves early in Part Two for her own interview, and then there is more from Elly, the other guest in the audience. The Heart Cards show up in the mix too! Thanks for listening. Music is with thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz weaving through Living on Purpose (aka The On Purpose Podcast).

Discussion ranges through and beyond gold and silver into history of economy, opening our minds with insights into the nature of currency. Part One because it was a lengthy session with several people in the audience during the recording. Thanks for listening to Living on Purpose and thanks to Tom from Durham Precious Metals for sharing with Lynn Thompson and the audience. The discussion continues in Part Two and Part Three. Appreciation to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the musical weave.
 

Ready to pick your mood? And share it when someone asks you the most often asked question in the world? Make a difference in someone's life and yours at the same time? Jay Cummings and Lynn Thompson spoke for over an hour recently with two people in the audience, so it seems like a good idea to make two segments about the wonder of iMOODivate. Here is Part One! Half an hour, with Jay and Dr. Lynda from the Goodness Exchange, and more from our other guest in Part Two. The Heart Cards show up in the mix too! Thanks for listening. Music is with thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz weaving through Living on Purpose (aka The On Purpose Podcast).

A simple inquiry leads to an intriguing wander with spirit revealing the beginnings and journey of psychic spiritual advisor, Jesai Chantler of Spirit Forces. A few people in the audience offer some insights in the last stretch of this hour and 25 minutes. All is well and well underway. Thanks for listening to Living on Purpose (aka The On Purpose Podcast) with host (and witness) Lynn Thompson.

Through WomensRadio in 2009, Connie (then Bauer) reached out to Living on Purpose host Lynn Thompson and they arranged a phone call on her "live" CHLY show between California and British Columbia. In twenty minutes, they cover Connie's drama project with children at that time and a range of perspectives on education. Now, in 2022, Connie and Lynn are in touch again and will have a fresh conversation at some point. Thank you for listening!

Finally, Lynn Thompson talks with Shannon after becoming aware of her Barter Babes Project over ten years ago when her goal was to give financial advice to 300 women in one year and charge no money at all for it. She thought it would be a year-long project, a pause from her Bay Street life. However, after that year, the community it created, the joy it gave her, and the taste of entrepreneurship had her hooked. Shannon knew she wouldn't be able to go back to the 9 – 5. Hello: New School of Finance and in 2022, a team of nine.
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Before and after Dr. Julie Ponesse's appearance on Living on Purpose, the audience members were in discussion. Host Lynn Thompson produced this 18-minute overview with half and half: Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz weaving through clips of the after-discussion, followed by conversation before Julie arrived, and then a glimpse of comments from Julie.
You can also hear their full conversation from January 13, 2022.
Thanks for listening!

Former university professor with a PhD in ethics and ancient philosophy, Julie is now the Pandemic Ethics Scholar with The Democracy Fund.
For months, Julie had already been a volunteer with the Canadian Covid Care Alliance as the ethics and law committee chair.
On January 13, 2022, Lynn Thompson welcomed Julie to Living on Purpose by Zoom with a dozen people in the audience from numerous places in the world for this 45-minute podcast that features some voices of the audience. The 18-minute Audience Companion Podcast is available, featuring glimpses of discussion after and before Julie's appearance.
More of Dr. Ponesse's education includes a Masters in Philosophy with Collaborative Specialization in Bioethics from the University of Toronto and a Diploma in Ethics from the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University.
After teaching at universities in Canada and the US for 20 years, Dr. Ponesse saw her academic career fall apart in September 2021 after she refused to comply with a Canadian university's COVID vaccine mandate.
In response, she recorded a special video directed to her first-year ethics students, Ethics 101, a short lesson on the universally accepted ethics of coercing people into medical procedures. That video went viral. 
"If we could just realize that it's better to have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned." —Dr. Julie Ponesse
In early November 2021, The Democracy Fund, one of the largest civil liberties organizations in Canada, offered Dr. Ponesse the position of the Pandemic Ethics Scholar. She is conducting interviews and many are scheduling interviews with her.
In December 2021, Dr. Ponesse released a book, published by The Democracy fund, titled My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates. 
In her book, with passion and intelligence, Dr. Ponesse charts her account of the dramatic change of her career direction and its ongoing aftermath. However, her story travels beyond the personal by examining our pandemic response's philosophical dimensions and ethics. For anyone who feels alone while preserving personal choice and freedom, Julie's book offers compassionate guidance and encouragement on how to move forward and share your voice.
"Asking questions, challenging the narrative, and other ways to get canceled in 2021!"
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