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The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Entrepreneurship, Education, Business

5 • 962 Ratings

🗓️ 17 March 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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How can you redesign your second adulthood for greater fulfillment and purpose? Drawing inspiration from the wisdom shared by Christine Sperber, this transformation begins with a deep understanding of your values, desires, and the unique contributions you can make. Her remarkable journey from the world of professional snowboarding to her pivotal role at the Modern Elder Academy (MEA) is a testament to the power of reinvention and lifelong learning. Having spent her early years as an elite athlete, Christine realized the importance of embracing change and continuous personal growth. Her transition from the slopes to the world of personal development reflects her deep commitment to helping others navigate life's transitions with grace and intentionality. Joining us on The Greatness Machine, Christine shares her inspiring story of how one can harness their diverse life experiences to create positive change, both for themselves and those they touch through their work. In this episode, Darius and Christine delve into her remarkable journey, transitioning from a career in professional snowboarding to her pivotal role at the Modern Elder Academy (MEA). They discuss MEA's mission to redefine second adulthood, emphasizing the importance of community and shared wisdom in personal growth. Christine's authentic passion and transformative experiences come to light, illustrating her role in guiding others toward greater fulfillment and purpose. Topics include: How Christine shifted from being a pro snowboarder to her current role at MEA What ignited Christine’s passion for experiential education and adventure What made Christine leave her pro athlete career and work on the business side of the snowboarding industry Christine looks back on starting a hotel business in Baja, Mexico Christine shares what MEA is all about and what the program offers The importance of genuine hospitality and care in the MEA culture Viewing the team as the first customer to ensure a positive experience for guests Christine shares her personal challenge with imposter syndrome and underlines the importance of self-confidence And other topics… Connect with Christine: Website: https://www.modernelderacademy.com/ LinkedIn: https://mx.linkedin.com/in/sperberc Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Sponsored by: Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. NPR Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. ShipStation: Go to shipstation.com and use code GREATNESS to sign up for your FREE trial. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Stash: Don’t let your savings sit around - make it work harder for you. Go to get.stash.com/GREATNESS to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:02.1	What's up gang? Welcome to the greatness machine. I'm your host Darius from Shazda. I'm so
1:05.8	pumped to have you here with me. Now listen, the greatness machine were about two things. Number one,
1:11.4	people were living their passions. And number two, those who are creating greatness in the world and doing both
1:15.2	of these things despite the odds against them. Each episode, we're going to feature
1:18.8	interviews with game changers, business leaders, telling us their origin stories. What made them
1:23.0	tick? What got them to where they are now? Why? So it can help you step into your greatness
1:27.7	within your life, your business, and your career.
1:30.5	Occasionally, you might hear a few solo episodes
1:32.2	from myself, more as I say,
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