The Jake Barrena Show
The Jake Barrena Show is a home for leaders—established or emerging—who are hungry to grow in identity, purpose, legacy, and eternity.
Each episode brings real, honest, and transformative content—sometimes through powerful conversations with influential guests, and other times through direct teaching and revelation from Jake himself.
Whether it’s an interview with an entrepreneur, creator, pastor, or everyday person with an extraordinary story—or a solo episode filled with wisdom, faith, and leadership principles—every moment is designed to strengthen who you are and who you’re becoming.
Through transparent dialogue and practical guidance, listeners are challenged to rise above excuses, embrace their true identity, and step boldly into their God-given calling.
As host, Jake Barrena brings decades of leadership, faith, entrepreneurship, and lived experience to every episode. His mission is simple: to equip leaders to discover who they are, why they’re here, and how to live with purpose, discipline, and eternal impact.
This show exists to help you think clearer, lead stronger, live more authentically, and break free from the limitations that have held you back.
It’s not just inspiration—it's equipping, sharpening, and calling you into greater leadership for the life God designed you to live.
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The Jake Barrena Show
Episode 11 | Living a Carpe NOW Life: How to Seize the Moment & Thrive with Purpose | Jake Barrena
Brief Summary
In this episode of the Jake Barrena Show, Jake discusses the concept of 'Carpe Now'—a philosophy centered on living authentically and seizing the present moment. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity, identifying one's foundation, and understanding personal mission and calling. The conversation explores ten authentic habits that contribute to a fulfilling life, including perseverance, fitness, community, selflessness, growth, discipline, and maintaining a positive mindset. Jake encourages listeners to engage deeply with these concepts to live their best lives.
Podcast Host
Jake Barrena is an author, keynote speaker, mindset coach, podcast host, and owner of multiple companies. He is a man on a mission, passionate about “Building a Legacy” and helping others achieve the same.
As an entrepreneur for the last two decades, he has started over twelve businesses, learning from both successes and failures. He owns a successful real estate company and a self-development brand in Orange County, California.
Most importantly, he is a man of devout faith who lives by his values. He loves to create and build ways to positively impact people, as building his legacy is his primary objective.
He firmly believes that to live a full, wealthy, and successful life, one must master authenticity.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Reflection on the Show
05:17 Presence and Engagement in Life
14:56 Mission and Purpose in Life
20:04 The Importance of Perseverance
27:11 Building a Supportive Community
32:29 Commitment to Growth
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