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Better Place Project with Steve Norris

Better Place Project with Steve Norris

It started out with a simple question: How can we help make our world a better place? We’re holding this space for conversations about all the things, big and small, that we can do to create impactful changes in our lives and in our communities. Join host Steve Norris as he interviews inspirational thought-leaders, scientists, spiritual leaders, best selling authors, life-coaches, psychologists and more, from every corner of the planet who are doing extraordinary things to brighten our world. Along with a weekly dose of inspiration, each episode will leave you with valuable nuggets to help you live a healthier, happier, more purposeful life. Come be a part of the journey!

Recent Episodes

April 16, 2024

James Rhee: A Red Helicopter and the Human Element of Success - Part 2

What if we taught the value of kindness, along with math in our schools? What if we ran our businesses with kindness and math as our core principles? What if we lead with kindness, in every single decision we made, and in ev…
April 9, 2024

James Rhee: A Red Helicopter and the Human Element of Success

This week, I'm privileged to share an enriching conversation with James Rhee, the transformative leader who authored "Red Helicopter: Lead Change with Kindness (Plus a Little Math)." In our latest episode of Better Place P…
March 22, 2024

Step Outside Your Comfort Zone and Into Your New LIfe!

In this episode, I talk about the benefits of stepping out of our comfort zones. Every time, throughout my life, when I've taken a big chance, challenged myself to do something I didn't want to do, or taken a huge leap of …
March 12, 2024

Ayahuasca: My Plant Medicine Journey to the Costa Rican Jungle

In this week’s solo episode, I’m going to pull back the curtain on Ayahuasca – I’m going to talk about what it actually is, why I felt called to do it, why it’s not for everyone (I want to say that right up front), at least …
Feb. 13, 2024

DavidJi, Master of Meditation: Transform the World by Transforming Yourself.

Davidji is an internationally recognized meditation expert, stress-management counselor, corporate trainer and author of the award-winning Secrets of Meditation: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace & Personal Transformation, an…
Feb. 6, 2024

Donald Trump: The Most Dangerous Man in the History of the United States and What We Can Do About It.

How can we create a better world for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren, if we make poor choices in the person who is to lead us? Donald J. Trump is the biggest threat to democracy in the history of the United S…

Recent Blog Posts

The Power of Mindset: Vash Tomanec’s Journey from Uber Eats Driver to 7 Figures

Have you ever committed to reach a goal that has been – or maybe still is, fundamentally important to you? And did you commit to reaching that goal, no matter how long it took or whatever it would take? Or did you rather get trapped in thought…

Clint Hatton: Living a Big, Bold, Brave Life in Spite of Tragedy

BIG. BOLD. BRAVE. Since I first started listening to this very deep, emotional, and moving conversation between Steve and Clint Hatton, a dedicated husband and father of three, these words would not leave my mind again. A whisper in my ear that wou…

Quentin Decamp: Relationship Coach, Therapist & Healing Teacher

“We can't live a healthy, happy life if our relationships are not healthy. It really is that simple.” Steve Norris I do love that quote and – I couldn't agree more! It is no coincidence that my intuition has drawn me to this epis…

About the Host

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Steve Norris

CEO of Adventure and Shenanigans

Steve Norris grew up in a small town in Southern Illinois, where his deep curiosity for the world set the stage for a life of passion and adventure. His love for music started at the age of 4 when in spite of being told by his older siblings’ piano teacher that he was too young to start learning to play, he was the only child that actually wanted to sit and practice. Hence, the teacher ultimately relented and started teaching Norris, who went on to play the likes of Chopin, Beethoven, Mozart and Schubert throughout his childhood. In his teen years, he discovered Rock and Roll and began writing his own music. This led to an early career in the music business where he toured in America and overseas, signing a record deal with an independent label in the 90s.

Getting married and starting a family led Norris to enter the business world where he discovered he had a knack for sales, leadership and innovation. He’s Co-Founded and launched two companies from the ground up (a Tech Consulting Firm, and a Music Distribution Company) building them both to global brands. He’s a former National Board Member and past President and Chairman of TechServe Alliance, a consortium of IT Staffing and Consulting firms comprising over $4 Billion in combined revenue.

Steve’s current passion is in giving back and working on projects that are making a difference in the world. Along with his grown daughter Erin, he launched “Better Place Project with Steve Norris,” to shine a light on individuals from every corner of the globe who are doing incredible things to help make the… Read More