How Business Can Be a Force for Good — With Sam Wolf

In this episode of How to Live a Fantastic Life, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Sam Wolf, a passionate business strategist and advocate for value-driven leadership. From a humble start in rural New Mexico to global travels that inspired a deep interest in equity, law, and impact, Sam’s journey is a masterclass in aligning business with purpose. As an executive at Falling Colors, a public benefit corporation, Sam brings real-world solutions to help organizations prioritize people and the planet—without sacrificing profit.

A Global Journey Rooted in Curiosity

Sam’s story begins with a simple desire: to understand the world. His travels through developing countries ignited a desire to explore inequality, colonialism, and the systems behind prosperity and hardship. These experiences led him to pursue law and eventually work in both advocacy and corporate sectors. His work today is centered on transforming how businesses think—shifting focus from profit-only models to those that evaluate all stakeholders, including employees, communities, and the environment.

Embedding Happiness in the Workplace

According to Sam, many businesses falsely believe that productivity and happiness are at odds. He dismantles this myth with evidence: unhappy employees lead to burnout, turnover, and poor performance. At Falling Colors, Sam emphasizes practical strategies like reevaluating contracts through a stakeholder lens, declining business that would negatively impact team well-being, and ensuring leadership lives the values they promote. Their commitment to values is more than words—it’s integrated into daily decisions.

Systems Thinking and Social Impact

Falling Colors uses frameworks like the Social Determinants of Health and B Corp principles to evaluate their ripple effects—both positive and negative. Sam stresses that companies must consider externalities, like environmental harm or overworked employees, as real business costs. This holistic view encourages sustainable operations and ethical growth. He advocates for business norms to evolve so that external impacts are built into financial reporting, offering a fuller picture of success.

Curiosity as a Way of Life

When asked how he lives a fantastic life, Sam credits his endless curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning. Whether diving into books or brainstorming social solutions, he remains engaged with the world around him. He believes this same drive can and should be nurtured within businesses.

Connect with Sam Wolf

To learn more about Sam or Falling Colors, visit www.fallingcolors.com or connect with Sam on LinkedIn. He's open to discussions on public benefit corporations, cybersecurity, and how to transform business from the inside out.

BIO:

Sam Wolf has spent his life to satisfy an endless curiosity about why the world is the way it is and how we can promote well-being and sustainability. After a decade working and studying around the globe, Sam earned an MA in International Law and Human Rights and then a law degree, then spent a decade representing individuals in whistleblower, wage theft, discrimination, and similar cases. Now COO and General Counsel at Falling Colors Corporation, one of the highest-scoring B-Corporations in the world, Sam is working to guide business to become a force for good.

Social Media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwolf/

Healing From Within with Dipal Shah

Introduction

In this powerful episode of How to Live A Fantastic Life, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Dipal Shah, a former biochemist and pharmaceutical sales professional turned renowned energy healer. Dipal shares her profound journey of transformation after facing chronic, unexplained pain that conventional medicine couldn’t resolve. What began as frustration evolved into a life-changing discovery of energy healing, and ultimately, a global mission to help others reclaim their health and power.

A Journey from Medicine to Intuition

Dipal opens up about her struggles with undiagnosed pain and a healthcare system that dismissed her symptoms. After being told surgery was her only option, she trusted her instincts and began exploring holistic approaches. Her personal healing journey led her to meditation, herbs, yoga, and most importantly—energy work. This radical shift helped her not only heal but awaken to her life’s purpose.

Awakening the Inner Healer

Now a respected medical intuitive, Dipal has completed over 14,000 healings across 92 countries. She believes healing begins with belief, self-awareness, and the willingness to shift perspectives. Her work emphasizes gratitude, authenticity, and understanding that healing is possible—even when doctors say otherwise. Through her process, Dipal helps people break free from victimhood and reclaim their agency.

The Five Healing Archetypes

Dipal introduces her revolutionary concept of healing archetypes—the intuitive, the nurturer, the sage, the visionary, and the warrior. These archetypes act as blueprints that reveal each person’s strengths, emotional triggers, and healing pathways. Understanding one’s archetype can be the key to unlocking consistent wellness. Dipal provides relatable examples, including her own daughters, to illustrate how archetypes manifest in everyday life.

Common Myths and Hidden Truths

Many people believe they’re powerless when it comes to health, especially after hearing “it’s all in your head.” Dipal challenges this notion, highlighting that the body speaks in subtle, energetic ways. By learning to listen and decode these messages, healing becomes not only possible but natural. Her clients often experience dramatic shifts—even after years of hopelessness.

Commanding and Generating Your Reality

Dipal shares a simple yet transformative technique to manifest desires. She guides Dr. Lycka through an energy exercise, demonstrating how to “command and generate” the feelings and outcomes we wish to experience. This method empowers listeners to visualize, feel, and attract what they truly want—whether health, success, or joy.

Real-Life Transformation

Dipal recounts the story of Michelle, a flight attendant overwhelmed by emotional and physical stress. After working through Dipal’s six-week “Quantum Body Awakening” program, Michelle reclaimed her vitality and learned to protect her energy. Stories like this illustrate the profound impact of Dipal’s healing philosophy.

Closing Reflections

Dipal reminds listeners: you are not broken. You are powerful, worthy, and capable of healing. Her parting advice is to live fully, embrace even the messy parts of life, and trust in your divine guidance. Dr. Lycka echoes her sentiment—true healing begins when we believe we are enough.

Resources & Links

👉 Learn your healing archetype: www.Ananda4life.com

👉 Connect with Dr. Lycka: www.drallenlycka.com

BIO: Dipal Shah empowers women who feel their health, happiness, and sense of purpose are not where they should be. Through a simple step-by-step process, she awakens their inner healing power, helping them reclaim a meaningful and fulfilling life

Social Media Links

https://ananda4life.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dipalshahquantumhealer/

https://www.facebook.com/Dipalshahananda4life/