New Directions
How to Have An Epiphany: Elise Ballard’s Epiphany and How to Empower Yourself With These Aha Moments
once upon a time...my epiphany story Several years—and what now feels like an eternity—ago I was living in Austin, Texas. I was married at the time, and my husband and I were, for lack of a better word, struggling. I was acting in a play where my character was...
Fulfillment and How To Reverse Aging: An Interview with Dr. Mike Roizen
“Better late than never!” Sometimes people had more than one life-changing epiphany that they discussed with me. Dr. Michael Roizen had one about his work as a doctor and scientist which resulted in a new way of practicing medicine and creating RealAge (*you...
Deepak Chopra’s Greatest Epiphany: People Have The Power To Heal Themselves
Did you know that Deepak Chopra has written 90 books, at least 21 of them have been bestsellers and have been translated into 43 languages? His photo should be included in the definition of #PROLIFIC in the dictionary. [Knowing Deepak, maybe it is! ] I’m...
EPIPHANY: When Letting Go Leads to Love
Letting go for love compels us to take risks—sometimes the biggest of our lives. In return, it rewards us with renewed hope, possibility, and the chance to reclaim the love we’ve always wanted…with both another person and, most importantly, with ourselves....
What is Your Definition of a Well-Lived Life? Documentary YEAR 33, From L.A. to Cambodia
“A well lived life should not be measured by society’s standards, but rather by one’s own sense of fulfillment. Trust yourself.” ~Kathryn Lejeune I met documentary filmmakers, Kathryn Lejeune and Jenna Watkins, at The Giving Keys 2013 Holiday...
“Show the Love” Epiphany Series: Taking A “Light Bulb Moment” to Reality
"It is your enthusiasm, inspiration and commitment to your ideas that become contagious, and when you take action from that place, the roads you need are opened." ~ Betsy Heimann While we were filming at the trunk show and party for the wonderful jewelry line, Show...
Music Legend Clive Davis’ Greatest Epiphany in Life, as told to Elise Ballard
By completely trusting and acting on your instincts, the course of your entire life can change. —Clive Davis It was the summer of 1967, and of all places I was at the Monterey International Pop Festival. I had come out of a corporate law career, never expecting to be...
How To Spark An Epiphany When You Feel STUCK
I never, ever knew (or admitted) what I wanted to do when I “grew up.” My major in college was Undecided. (Yes, they actually had that as a major.) I would “accidentally” get into plays and musicals as a kid and took drama all through high school and college even...
Dr. Oz’s Greatest Epiphany in Life
“The goal is to move from just knowledge, which is information, to understanding, which is awareness.”—Dr. Mehmet Oz Dr. Oz's epiphany is about listening - truly listening to others and respecting their perspectives and beliefs, whether you agree with them or not, and...
Michael Roizen, M.D.
"We can actually control our genes and change our bodies and lives on a cellular level, simply through our actions." Michael Roizen, M.D., is co-founder of RealAge and chairman of the RealAge Scientific Advisory Board. He practices anesthesiology and internal medicine...
Mehmet Oz, M.D. (Dr. Oz)
"The goal is to move from just knowledge, which is information, to understanding, which is awareness." Mehmet Oz, M.D. (Dr. Oz) is a professor and the vice chairman of surgery at Columbia University, the director of the Cardiovascular Institute, the founder and...
Craig Newmark
"Go all in." Craig Newmark is a customer service representative and the founder of craigslist.org, based in San Francisco. With years of experience working with computers for IBM, GM, Charles Schwab, and Bank of America, he started craigslist in 1995 in his apartment...
Kristin Neff
"Practice self-compassion. Be your own best, kind, compassionate, caring friend." Kristin Neff, Ph.D. received her doctorate in human development from the University of California at Berkeley in 1997 and is now an associate professor in human development at the...
Kathy and Bill Magee, M.D.
"Everyone can make a difference—no matter who you are, no matter how old you are, no matter where you are." Bill and Kathy Magee are the founders and CEO and president, respectively, of Operation Smile, a worldwide children’s medical charity whose network of global...
Carol Lanning
"If you believe in a child, the child will succeed." Carol Lanning was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received her bachelor of science and her master’s degree in education at Southern Methodist University, and subsequently chose Dallas, Texas, as her home. (She still...
Barbara Fredrickson
"Tapping into one’s own unique wellsprings of positivity is a wise and healthy investment in the future." Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D., is the Kenan Distinguished Professor of Psychology and director of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Lab at the University of...
Clive Davis
"By completely trusting and acting on your instincts, the course of your entire life can change." Clive Davis is the legendary music industry executive and record producer who is known as “the man with the golden ears” because of his talent for discovering artists and...
Deepak Chopra, M.D.
"People have the power to heal themselves." Deepak Chopra, M.D., is a world-renowned authority in the field of mind-body healing, a bestselling author, the founder of the Chopra Foundation and the co-founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. Heralded by Time...
Linda Biehl
"Forgiveness is the first step toward true peace and healing. But it’s with reconciliation—actively restoring peace and harmony—that you can make the biggest difference." Linda Biehl is the co-founder and director of the Amy Biehl Foundation in the United States and...
Elizabeth Avellan
"Develop your talents and they will make a way for you." Elizabeth Avellàn is an American film producer born in Caracas, Venezuela. Her family moved to Texas, where she attended Rice University at the age of sixteen. She is the current co-owner and vice president of...
A Master Teacher’s Epiphany: The Importance of Your Belief In People & Communicating It
I went back and visited the grammar school I attended and interviewed my 5th Grade Teacher, Carol Lanning, for Epiphany. God Bless Facebook – she actually found me on there. This woman is what I consider a "Master Teacher." What is a "Master Teacher," you ask? Put it...
First 30 Days of Change Interviews Elise Ballard
Elise Ballard on New Directions Los Angeles, CA Have you ever experienced a moment that changed your life? Small or large experiences can both have that effect on you. Elise talks about her new Epiphany Project and how people inspire her. Favorited Interview on...
