We are SO excited to be sharing the Passioneering story of Jamie G. Dougherty, live on radio at 9am PST tomorrow, Wednesday, April 21st.  She’s  the Owner and Founder of JAMIE|LIVING, Health and Lifestyle Consulting.  She is an AADP Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach with a private and corporate practice offering assistance nationwide.  She is passionate about deliciously healthy food and specializes in giving her clients the tools to transform their lives through the power of nutrition and self-care.  She can be reached at www.jamieliving.com!

Dial in live at (347) 205-9038 or via our website:  www.blogtalkradio.com/passionsandpossibilities.  We LOVE your questions and ideas on making the leap into what you really love.

Our Recent Interview with Jamie

SO: Your definition of “passion” – your “WHY” for being on the planet?

Passion is a feeling deep inside that drives you towards your dreams.  It is an urge of pure happiness and joy within your being that must be let out and set free.

SO: Your biggest passions for serving others, and how you’re expressing them (include hobbies, volunteering, if you wish)?

My biggest passion for serving others it to make the world a better place.  I know that sounds cliché but there is no greater goal that bringing love and self-worth to the people around you. As a health & lifestyle expert, I give wellness lectures, one-on-one coaching, and cooking classes to groups around the country.  I provide people the tools to take care of themselves at the most foundational level.  From nutrition advice to relaxation and self-care techniques, I break wellness down into easy and manageable steps that will sustain them for a lifetime.

SO: Your biggest challenge(s) in expressing your passions for serving others and how you’ve addressed them?

I grew up with a great deal of fear and the supposed truth that no one follows their passion.  A passion is something you pursue on the side, never anything that embodies your career.  Once I got past that I was also concerned those I wanted to serve, wouldn’t want my information.  Ultimately I had to look at what my real concerns were.  What was really holding me back? Once I got clear on the specifics of my fear and addressed them through self-exploration and a good deal of Louise Hay J, I was able move forward.

SO:   What has been your experience of prosperity, as you define it?

For me, prosperity affects every aspect of my life.  It equates to riches of the heart, riches that were inaccessible before I took the leap.   My economic and emotional prosperity has increased 10 fold since starting my nutrition coaching business.  I now wake up knowing I am following my passion and living the life I was meant to live.  Before taking the leap I was terrified to leave my job.  It was a “great” job with amazing benefits but the little voice inside kept reminding me, “This job is not for you. You are more, you are meant for something bigger.  You must follow your passion to find true contentment.”  I am blessed beyond belief to have the opportunity to live my passion and experience all the prosperity it has to offer.

SO:  What’s the biggest lesson that you’ve learned in making the leap?

There are two lessons for me:  1) Taking the leap is hard.  And you have to work at is every day.  But there is no greater satisfaction in life. 2) I can do anything! The world is truly my oyster and it is waiting for me.  I just need to go get it!

SO: What’s your support system look like; how did you create it?

I have a wonderful husband who tells me every day he is proud of me.  I’ve also surrounded myself with successful people in my field who have wonderful ideas that they are willing to share.  Many of them I met at school and others I met through networking events and women’s groups.  Lastly, I’ve cut out any one who is negative or unsupportive.  There is simply no room in my life for negativity.

SO: What wisdom do you have for someone who’s scared/discouraged about their own leap?

Taking the leap is certainly not easy.  I recommend looking inward and asking some deep questions:  1) Why do I want to make this leap?  2) How would my life be different if I took this leap?  3) Will I experience joy and contentment WITHOUT taking the leap?  4) What’s the worse thing that could happen if I made the leap?  5) Can I live with my life as it is, completely LEAP-free?

SO:  What’s your next big milestone?

I’ve got two milestones coming up.  I’m currently working on a book that focuses on my life through the lens of food.  Each chapter will regale a food story or experience with a correlating recipe.   I’m very excited about it.  And secondly, is my TV show Fix My Food.  We are scheduled to shoot another episode and I’m currently looking for directors, producers, and networks interested in picking it up.  It’s all quite thrilling and I still can’t believe this is where my career is headed!

Thanks Jamie and Happy Passioneering!

Jordan Mallah of Steadfast Freedom Yoga is a native New Yorker who has studied and taught yoga since 1996 both in the US and internationally. As a Certified Anusara Yoga Teacher, his uplifting and inspiring teaching style inspires students of all ages and levels of experience to live fully from their heart and celebrate life each day. Jordan specializes in helping people heal their minds and bodies by freeing themselves from the limitations of pain, drawing upon precise postural alignment and therapeutic biomechanics. Jordan’s myriad life experiences range from working as a corporate consultant with the global management consulting firm Accenture, to volunteering with the Peace Corps in Peru, where his primary focus was on helping indigenous Andean villagers curb their rate of malnutrition by creating sustainable, community.

Below is our recent interview with him on Blog Talk Radio, The Passions and Possibilities Project:

Thank you Jordan and Happy Passioneering!