The first ever conversation I had with today’s guest was about Octopi for a solid 15 minutes.

Within SECONDS, I knew we would be friends, and I’ve continued to have INCREDIBLE and mind-expanding conversations with her.

Her name is Susanne Goldstein, and she’s the definition of Beyond Curious.

As she says, her resume makes absolutely no sense, but it’s helped her become exactly who she needed to be to create the impact she’s making in the world.

Here’s a teaser of her journey:

Studied engineering, decided to NOT pursue it… and instead chased her dream to produce movies.
Produced her first Hollywood movie for Walt Disney Studios at age 27.
Crowdfunded $45k to cross America’s urban/rural divide, proving her commitment to social change and inclusivity.
Spent over two decades as one of the only women in the room coaching and consulting with men building tech startups and Fortune 500 businesses.
Today, she’s combined her curiosities for storytelling, neuroscience, metaphysics, psychology, business and technology to help humans know themselves, live on purpose, get sh*t done, make money, and be the change they want to see in the world.

This is most CERTAINLY part 1 of many continued episodes with Susanne…

But today, here’s what you can look forward to learning:

How to harness the “Millisecond Technique” to give yourself the power to choose your emotions (instead of them choosing you)
How producing her first Hollywood movie for Walt Disney Studios at age 27 led Susanne to start upgrading herself like software, and why you should too.
How you can use a “paintbrush” and “networking by 5” to manifest opportunities and create pathways in your career and life…. and how Susanne used this technique to break into Hollywood.

This is a FUN one, and I can’t wait for you to listen!

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Show Notes for Beyond Curious Podcast - Featuring Susanne Goldstein

Introduction to Beyond Curious and today's guest, Susanne Goldstein:

Brandon Fong invites listeners to a profound conversation with Susanne Goldstein, a transformational leader and advocate for conscious living. Susanne shares how she empowers individuals to unlock their full potential through innovative tools, storytelling, and mindset shifts. From her trailblazing career in Hollywood to her revolutionary coaching programs, this episode delves into the art of creating opportunities, embracing authenticity, and living intentionally.

Timestamps & Highlights:

00:00 - Opening Introduction

Brandon Fong introduces Susanne Goldstein, describing her as a game-changing executive coach, thought leader, and the creator of the "Carry a Paintbrush" method. He highlights key takeaways, including manifesting opportunities and the power of intentionality.

00:30 - Susanne’s Philosophy on Life and Storytelling

Susanne explains her mantra: "Everything is either a lesson or a story." She shares her visualization of carrying a paintbrush to "paint doors" of opportunity and bring manifestations to life.

05:17 - The Power of Soul Connections

Brandon and Susanne reflect on their soulful connection and the ageless nature of deep, meaningful relationships, emphasizing shared values over surface-level differences.

07:22 - Susanne’s Origin Story: Clearing the Brook at Age 5

Susanne recounts a childhood story where she cleared a blocked brook, symbolizing her life’s mission to help others remove obstacles and find freedom. She explores how childhood awareness led to her dedication to social change.

12:14 - Overcoming Early Challenges

Susanne shares a formative experience of being labeled negatively due to her Jewish identity and how it shaped her understanding of inclusion and collective freedom.

17:01 - A Cosmic Perspective: The Wart on the Thumb of a Giant

As a teenager, Susanne imagines Earth as a wart on the thumb of a giant, reflecting her early connection to quantum thinking, spirituality, and the multiverse.

24:17 - Manifesting a Career in the Arts: The National Theatre Story

Susanne’s persistence in pursuing her dream job at London’s National Theatre highlights her method of manifesting opportunities. She describes her breakthrough moment and the metaphorical power of her "paintbrush."

33:31 - From Hollywood to Conscious Evolution: Susanne 2.0

After producing a Disney film at 27, Susanne realized the toxic environment wasn’t aligned with her values. She embraced intentional living by introducing "themes" to her personal growth and slowing time through her "millisecond technique."

41:18 - Rewiring the Brain: Neural Pathways as Life’s Code

Susanne explains how our brains act as supercomputers, reinforcing patterns through habitual thoughts and actions. She discusses the science behind rewiring neural pathways to access new timelines and upgrade one’s life.

52:19 - Networking by Fives: Breaking Into Hollywood

Susanne shares how her networking strategy, asking each contact for five additional connections, helped her land a position at Disney. She highlights the importance of genuine curiosity and authentic relationship-building.

01:03:53 - The Quantum Leap of Authentic Choices

Brandon and Susanne explore how making conscious decisions shifts your trajectory. Susanne illustrates how aligning actions with authenticity transforms your personal "timeline."

Links & Resources:

Susanne’s LinkedIn Page
Susanne’s Website
Susanne’s Book: Carry a Paintbrush: How to Be the Artistic Director of Your Own Career
Dare Human Academy: Learn more about Susanne’s programs on conscious living and self-mastery.