From an ‘Unknown’ to an ‘Unstoppable’: The Rise of Inara Dodhiya

A break-out star in the lifestyle coaching industry, Inara Dodhiya is turning heads as a keynote speaker, published author, and CEO of her own company at just 26 years old. We sat down with Dodhiya to discuss her journey of self-discovery, managing external expectations, and the importance of learning from within.

While most of us have difficulty admitting when we feel lost or uncertain, Inara Dodhiya embraces her self-appointed title of ‘Unknown’ as a moment of utmost importance on her path to self-discovery. Dodhiya had just begun her undergraduate degree and was faced with the sudden realization that out of the many options laid before her, none of them provided the deeper sense of meaning she was searching for in a career.

“During the first year and a half of university, I changed majors almost every semester. I felt lost”. Dodhiya describes her mounting panic, as she drifted further away from the excitement of her classes and closer towards a fraught state of stagnancy. “I connected with business, but I wanted more. I needed to take a step back and breathe so I took a gap year”.

While society often glances dubiously at those who pause their education, Dodhiya embraces this inflection point: “Although the term ‘Unknown’ signifies uncertainty, it was actually the first step towards discovering myself. The awareness really set me free and gave me the strength to be my authentic unapologetic self”.

Out of this moment of precarity came the momentum Dodhiya required to propel her to her true passions: coaching and motivational speaking. Dodhiya utilizes the lessons she learned in this critical time to encourage her clients to feel comfortable taking a step back when something isn’t working in their careers. The key, she says, often lies looking into yourself and your passions- to make decisions about your profession and avoid a lifetime of disillusionment with your choices. “I sat down, went back in time, and some things stood out. I love to be on the stage, to help people, to have meaningful conversations, and to have an influence. Coaching was the thing that fit all the criteria”.

Following her reflections and epiphany, pieces began to fall firmly into place for Dodhiya, affirming her choice to lean into the career she identified. While Dodhiya has garnered achievement and accolades as the result of her non-traditional career path, she finds her clients often struggle with the pressure of external expectations when contemplating difficult career decisions. “Because of what society tells us, it can be difficult for us to accept within ourselves what we want for our lives. It’s especially difficult if it’s not a traditional path”.

When facing the burden of familial or societal expectations and managing your own self-doubt, Dodhiya recommends utilizing visual exercises like “The Referee Reflection”, as described in her co-authored novel “Pathways to Fulfillment”. The exercise involves laying out the pathway of your life, highlighting milestones and accomplishments along the way. Every time a decision was made that was influenced by external expectations, the client is directed to place a referee drawing beside it and reflect on their emotions in that moment. Similarly, whenever a choice was made to go against the grain, the client adds an alternative pathway to their visual map that represents their authentic desires.

Visualization can be crucial, says Dodhiya, in recognizing the empowerment and rewards that come with making decisions free of external expectations. “At the end of the day, we have one life. Taking the time to reevaluate what you value in life, comparing it to where you are now and what needs to change is extremely important. It’s taking your time to accept what you want”.

Dodhiya views life as a series of interconnected networks, where your lifestyle, career, and relationships operate as a feedback loop onto one another. A hallmark of her coaching style is connecting with a client on a personal as well as professional level, to identify unexpected roadblocks that the client may be too close to see.

She describes a particularly poignant moment with a young professional who sought her guidance: “She first told me that she was unhappy in general, and that she didn’t know if she was capable of being happy. However, as we dug deeper, we discovered it was her work she was unhappy with, that was affecting all the other systems around her”. Following 10 sessions with Dodhiya, the client, who had previously been weighed down by the potential of judgment from making a career switch, understood that her quality of life was far more consequential than any perceived criticism.

Herein lies one of Dodhiya’s strengths that has attracted many of her clients: a unique ability to draw the answer from the client themselves, rather than explicitly telling them what the correct choice is even if it may appear obvious. “Coaching is a safe co-created space where I help my clients to realize what they’re struggling with. I refrain from [giving answers] because it can be very easy to limit your thoughts, your mind has a tendency to close all other possibilities. It’s important that the answer comes from within them”.

Part of finding answers within yourself, contends Dodhiya, also lies in your commitment to weaving a well-rounded and colorful tapestry of your life outside of your career. As someone who has spent the majority of her life involved in humanitarian efforts, including teaching English to children in Palestine, Dodhiya purports the recognition of this passion was one of her own internal answers that led her to coaching. Focus on what brings you fulfillment, and let it lead you in all aspects.

Embark on your transformative coaching journey with Inara Dodhiya, book your keynote speaking, or elevate your organization’s ventures by visiting ID Solutions. To follow Dodhiya’s journey and join her vibrant online community, head to her Instagram.

Written by: Emily Hellam

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Documentary

From Set to Spectacle: Actor Joey Luthman Takes on a World Record for Cat Health

Joey Luthman has spent two decades building a career in front of the camera. A veteran of network television and film, Luthman has appeared in recurring and guest roles on Weeds, Hawaii Five-0, Chicago Med, Alexa & Katie, *General Hospital, The Goldbergs, Speechless, and Modern Family, along with feature film credits including Bad Teacher and An American Carol. Discovered as a child performer on The Tyra Banks Show, Luthman comes from a family of seven performing siblings and has since built out a career behind the camera as well, working as a writer, director, and producer on his own projects. You can see his acting credits via IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2545508/.

Now, Luthman is bringing that same instinct for performance to a very different kind of role, off-script and airborne.

THE NEXT ACT: A WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT

On September 19th, Luthman will attempt a Guinness World Record for hands-free pogo jumping in Glendale, CA, the latest stunt in an ongoing personal mission to raise $1 million for the EveryCat Health Foundation, the world’s leading granting foundation for feline health research and a top funder in the search for a cure for feline Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a disease that affects up to 50% of cats age 10 and older

It’s not the first time Luthman has turned a physical feat into a fundraising platform. Last year, he rode a one-wheeled electric bike across the United States to kick off the campaign, documenting the journey in his film CAT MAN: Journey to Save Cat Kind.

The documentary will get a free screening at the Glendale event starting at 3:00 PM, ahead of the 5:00 PM record attempt.

For an actor known for guest spots and recurring TV roles, the pivot to endurance stunts and philanthropy marks a notable expansion of his public profile — one built less on scripted performance and more on physical spectacle in service of a cause.

JOIN THIS WORLD RECORD-BREAKING EVENT

What: Joey Luthman attempts a Guinness World Record in hands-free pogo jumping

When: September 19th. Doors/screening 3:00 PM; Record attempt 5:00 PM

Where: 234 N. Isabela Street, Glendale, CA

Admission: Free, includes documentary screening and entertainment

WHAT’S NEXT

Luthman is also serving as an ambassador with a slate of upcoming appearances at feline and veterinary industry conferences, including Cat Con, later this year: https://www.catconworldwide.com.

Written in partnership with Tom White

Real Estate

Amelia Turbyfill Is Building Bozeman Luxury Homes With Clarity and Fusion

What do luxury mountain living, thoughtful design, and real estate all have in common? Amelia Turbyfill.

Wide blue skies and jagged rocky peaks surround Amelia Turbyfill’s listings. Bright wood accents are strewn throughout the homes, and tasteful modern furnishings complete the design.

Her work is integral to the selling of these million-dollar houses. Deeper than that, she mirrors these rugged surroundings and contemporary finishes in her practice.

Amelia Turbyfill is influencing Bozeman luxury real estate through thoughtful development. She connects the shape of new homes to the lifestyle and long-term value buyers desire.

The new construction of Bozeman Yards exemplifies Turbyfill’s expertise. Her approach involves knowing how to sell luxury property and understanding the lasting appeal that architecture, location, and community can bring to investment potential- foundational qualities to the new development.

Where Experience and Relationship-Building Collide

Bozeman Yards is a 39-residence luxury development that has recently broken ground in the Bozeman Mills Arts District, with construction underway. Turbyfill is the Exclusive Listing Agent for Bozeman Yards.

While this role is distinctive, Turbyfill also brings expertise in ski resort and lifestyle markets, including Big Sky and Park City. There, she advises clients on luxury homes, ski-in/ski-out properties, and more.

But how does she do it? Turbyfill aligns clients’ lifestyle goals with her gained long-term asset strategy knowledge to create a purchase that serves personal and financial goals.

To do so, she evaluates new developments through several lenses: design, location, livability, lifestyle fit, market positioning, and future value. Her monetary knowledge likely comes from over seven years of industry experience, but the rest comes from deep conversations with clients.

For Turbyfill, real estate buying or selling is not merely a transaction; it is an opportunity to build unique relationships.

Also unique to Turbyfill’s work is contradiction. She brings the inside and outside together in a central space, while also selling the irreplaceable “luxury” of mountain living.

Combining Contradictions Into Cohesion

The outdoors is a significant part of life in Bozeman, Montana, where the build is located, and Turbyfill explains on her Instagram, @ameliarealestateco, that much of the natural, relaxing feeling comes from the condo design process.

Her work strongly reflects her interest in an outdoor lifestyle with residential comforts. Just as she marries price and design, Turbyfill represents properties that combine the wildness of nature with a serene home.

The difficult part is determining what luxury means in mountain markets. Listening to clients is half the struggle, but so is navigating a shifting definition as consumer needs and wants change.

In previous decades, luxury may have meant expansive property, high-end finishes, expensive building materials, or prime location. While many of those still matter in today’s market, buyers are also turning toward thoughtful architecture, convenient location, proximity to experiences, surrounding community, sustainability, and ease of ownership.

Turbyfill has shown she doesn’t shy away from a challenge. As the sole listing agent for the new Bozeman yards build, she provides reason to believe she has her finger on the pulse of what contemporary luxury property buyers want.

Profile of a Distinguished Real Estate Agent

Turbyfill also serves as the Northwest Regional Director for RealLuxury, a premier luxury real estate section. In this role, she supports top-performing agents while shaping the regional strategy that expands luxury services across key Western markets.

In addition to this leadership position, Turbyfill has several accolades and certifications. She is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) and a Certified Listing Expert.

Turbyfill is also Certified in Real Estate Negotiation and is a Zillow Premier Agent, certifications that enable her to perform her roles more efficiently and with greater skill.

Currently representing Lofts on Beal, Turbyfill demonstrates a vested interest in Bozeman’s new thoughtfully designed constructions. The condominium development is an exclusive 11-unit development designed with modern, intentional living in mind.

Newly listed, the project combines clean architectural design with elevated finishes, providing a space that is energy-efficient, all-electric, and conveniently located in the town.

Designing, Influencing, and Building the New Era

Bozeman Yards is a significant project for Amelia Turbyfill, and she is approaching it with tenacity and clarity by posting construction updates with a positive attitude.

As Bozeman builds into a new era, Turbyfill can work with clients to influence and shape it. Her strong relationship-building can amplify clients’ voices and needs, helping design developments that suit their lifestyles.

She has one eye focused on her clients and one on the future, and with her skill for combining contradictions, Turbyfill may take Bozeman further in the mountain market.

Written in partnership with Tom White

Music

Zaruflo: For the Joy of Creating Music

Zaruflo is an independent multi-genre music producer. Zaruflo Productions blends hip-hop, R&B, and electronic elements into his unique music. Working on music and his future career as a professional pilot keeps him balanced, driven, and focused.

Zaruflo, also known as Imar Forbes, is an independent, self-made music producer. Zaruflo grew up in the Bronx in New York City. A natural creative, he developed his unique sound through experimentation and learning from other artists. Inspired by Beastboi and HOL!, he explores neo-dubstep, dubstep, hip-hop, R&B, and trap.

“I started making my own music after spending time listening to my favorite artists and thinking, ‘What if I could make my own?’” says Zaruflo.

Music as a Source of Joy

For Zaruflo, making music provides a way to be creative and continue to improve his craft. He’s not interested in music fame or fortune, but makes music for the joy of it. “Growing up in a strict household, I changed my trauma into a superpower instead of sadness and worked to become the best version of myself,” explains Zaruflo. Zaruflo believes that difficult experiences in life can build personal strength and be used as motivation to create and grow.

Creating music provides both a challenge and a way to focus on fun throughout life’s ups and downs. Zaruflo continues to work on building his audience and expanding his listener base. Growth isn’t easy. Zaruflo currently works multiple jobs to support his music and his aviation education.

When independent artists like Zaruflo create, it expresses their unique experiences, struggles, and triumphs. In essence, through music, one can create connections in the world and share experiences in a positive manner.

Dual Goals in Zaruflo’s Journey

Zaruflo is not only a musician but also has a career goal to become a professional pilot. Once a pilot, Zaruflo plans to relax and expand his music through continued creation. Although music will play second fiddle to his Aviation pilot career, Zaruflo plans to continue working to gain more plays on streaming platforms and get noticed by celebrities and influencers. “My pilot career is going to be the biggest accomplishment I’ll ever achieve,” says Zaruflo. “Of course, if I ever become successful off music itself, that would be awesome!”

Future Aspirations and Direction

Zaruflo plans to dedicate himself to completing his aviation education and becoming a professional pilot. Music becomes an important, life-building hobby that brings joy and continual creative challenge. He wants to continue producing music and getting plays on multiple platforms. Achieving over 10,000 plays on a single track remains a secondary goal. The most important goal in music is continuing to learn from other artists and producing music that attracts listeners.

Zaruflo wants the world to hear his music. Knowing that listeners enjoy his creations makes him happy. It’s good to be popular, but for Zaruflo it’s mostly about having fun and enjoying life. Zaruflo’s audience enjoys listening to original music inspired by his Bronx upbringing and experience with a wide variety of genres. He is up for the challenge of attracting new listeners and continues to work on getting his music out to the public. Reaching listeners in a massively competitive market isn’t easy, but it’s possible. If you’re looking for a unique mix of sounds, check out Zaruflo’s music.

Written in partnership with Tom White