Stuck In My Mind Podcast
Introduce yourself.
Hi my name is Wil Otero but I go by Wize. Born and raised in ENY Brooklyn and now reside in the beautiful Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. I was widowed at the age of 31 and suffered many major losses in the years that followed. I spent many years being self destructive and angry with God, spirit or whatever you might call it. I awoke one morning and realized I needed to seek help because I didn't wanna live like that anymore. I finally realized that I was angry with circumstances that I had no control over. When I finally started receiving the help I needed my life start t5o change for the better. In 2013 I met an amazing woman and got remarried, I also started my career as a table games dealer. In March of 2020 I was furloughed from my job and started Stuck In My Mind Podcast. Since starting my podcast I have recorded close to 300 podcast episodes.
“The hardest challenge is to be yourself in a world where everyone is trying to make you be somebody else.” -E.E. Cummings
Share an experience that has shaped who you are today.
In 2008 I lost my wife in a single car accident and the following year after 25 years of not knowing about my father my sister found me on Facebook and reunited us only to lose him that Fathers day weekend after we reconciled. The next few years were brutal because I lost an aunt and uncle that help mold me into the man I am today. I also lost 2 brothers, 1 to HIV and the other to a drug overdose. I've been able to turn my life around and find my passion Podcasting.
Tell us about your podcast audience.
My audience is loyal and has help me grow my podcast by sharing my content and being supportive of everything I do. A great story that will inspire them. Authentic content
What makes your podcast unique?
My podcast is about having some great conversations with everyday people and giving them a platform to share their story. Self development, entrepreneurship, mental health and various other subjects.
In this episode of the “Stuck In My Mind Podcast,” hosted by Wize El Jefe, listeners are introduced to the fascinating journey of Carly Pepin, an international speaker, consultant, and expert in human behavior. From the outset, it’s clear that Carly’s insights into human behavior are shaped by personal experiences and profound professional wisdom. At the heart of the conversation is a detailed exploration of what it means to live a life by design, as opposed to a life driven by duty. Carly describes a life by design as one that aligns with one’s core values and passions, turning daily tasks into energizing experiences rather than draining obligations. She illustrates this by contrasting her past experiences in a traditional office setting with her current fulfilling twelve-hour workdays as a coach.
Throughout the episode, both Wize and Carly exchange insights about pursuing passion and the energetic shifts that occur when one engages in activities they love—like Wize’s passion for podcasting. Carly delves into her journey of transforming challenges into opportunities, recounting her own experiences of overcoming trauma and the steps she took to build a fulfilling career from it. She emphasizes the importance of asking quality questions and recognizing one’s internal guidance system to navigate life’s obstacles.
Carly also highlights the impact of comparisons on personal growth. She explains how removing these comparisons can help individuals find clarity and certainty in their decisions. Carly’s approach is firmly rooted in understanding one’s authentic self, letting go of guilt and shame, and stepping into roles and paths that truly resonate.
Additionally, the episode is peppered with practical insights for those seeking to live authentically and the importance of embracing the myriad aspects of oneself without judgment. Carly demystifies common misunderstandings about human behavior, urging listeners to embrace every part of themselves as necessary for growth.
Wize and Carly’s dialogue is a treasure trove of actionable wisdom, resonating deeply with anyone feeling stuck or seeking to design a life around their passions. The episode is not only an exploration of Carly’s expertise but a celebration of transformative journeys, encouraging listeners to ask the right questions, seek supportive communities, and above all, pursue lives that truly energize them.
Vinnie Potestivo, Editor-in-Chief of
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