A couple of days ago, I was surprised and overjoyed to receive the following email:
Hi Michael,
I hope this email finds you incredibly well.
I’m writing to you today with immense excitement and deep gratitude as my book, “UnMasking Humanity: A Journey Into the Heart of Being,” is now complete and launching! From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for being willing to participate in this project and for sharing your invaluable insights and experiences during our conversation.
You were chosen to be featured for a very specific reason. As I reviewed the hundreds of interviews I’ve conducted, your story and your unique message truly resonated and felt essential for the journey this book aims to take readers on, especially for this moment in time. Your voice adds such a critical dimension to the tapestry of human experience we explore.
With sincere gratitude,
Joshua T. Berglan
‘The World’s Mayor’
JOSHUA’S KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- International Bestselling Author: Authored several books, including The Devil Inside Me and Media Company in a Box, with multiple #1 international rankings. Profits from the former went to charitable causes.
- Media Producer & Host: Produced over 300 media projects and hosts the podcast UnMasking Humanity.
- Award-Winning Filmmaker: Co-created a film adaptation of The Devil Inside Me, winning recognition at international film festivals.
- Philanthropist & Advocate: Founded the Live Mana Worldwide Foundation, offering free media training to underserved communities.
- Business Mentor: Certified SCORE mentor providing free coaching to entrepreneurs and nonprofits.
- Global Speaker & Influencer: Known as “The World’s Mayor” for his social impact, media, and advocacy work.
I first heard about Joshua and his podcast during an interview with another podcaster. She praised his unique conversation-style interviews, which delve deep into the subject matter being discussed while allowing the interviewees the freedom to express themselves fearlessly.
When I contacted Joshua the first time, he commented that he was taking a podcast break and would resume with a new and unique podcast style within a few months. He was impressed with my subject matter and interested in having me on his new style show.
In July of 2024, he contacted me and immediately asked if I would be willing, during the interview, to answer 21 questions related to my two published books, ‘The Thriving Vegan’ and ‘Information Warfare – The Battle for Truth and Freedom.’ Not knowing what the 21 questions could be, I was caught off guard, and for a brief moment, I didn’t respond. Then I remembered the opening maxim from the book “Improv Wisdom – Don’t Prepare, Just Show Up” I had recently read.
“Say yes to everything. Accept all offers. Go along with the plan. Support someone else’s dream. Say “yes,”; “right,”; “sure,”; “I will, “; “okay,”; “of course,”; “YES!” Cultivate all the ways you can imagine to express affirmation. When the answer to all questions is yes, you enter a new world, a world of action, possibility, and adventure.
Saying yes was crucial for me. In previous podcasts, I relied on notes to get me through. I didn’t trust my knowledge and understanding enough. Answering Joshua’s 21 questions allowed me to change that. I let go of my insecurity and fear of making mistakes. I spoke more naturally and with an inner passion that sprouted from my understanding of the troubling issues at the root of today’s uncertain, fearful, and chaotic world.
THE BOOK
The content of the book “UnMasking Humanity” is comprised of 25 interviews, carefully chosen by Joshua, covering specific themes like:
- Resilience in the face of loss and adversity
- Authentic leadership and conscious communication
- Navigating the frontiers of AI, VR, technology, and the future of work
- Spirituality, metaphysics, and the power of inner guidance
- Healing modalities, from quantum wellness to sound alchemy
- Sustainability, social impact, and building a better future
- Overcoming personal challenges and finding unwavering purpose
As a 4x International bestselling author as well as an accomplished filmmaker, I genuinely appreciate the opportunity Joshua T. Berglan has given me to share my message with people who are searching for answers or are aware of the manipulation of information and distortion of the truth by governments, corporations, industries, and the media.
I also greatly appreciate how he introduces me in his book:
Michael Dorfman, at 82 years young, is a living testament to the power of informed choices and critical thinking. His journey, spanning decades and continents, encompasses a deep dive into plant based living and a rigorous examination of the forces shaping our understanding of the world. This conversation, part of the “Unmasking Humanity” series promised to be more than a discussion of diet and current events; it was the exploration of the interconnectedness of personal health, societal well-being, and the ongoing battle for truth in an age of rampant misinformation. I anticipated unmasking not just Dorfman’s personal philosophies, but the underlying structures of power and influence that shape our perspectives and choices.
