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Entrepreneur Alli Webb’s Secrets To Building A Beauty Empire! May 05, 2020

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Coach Mike Bayer sits down with entrepreneur Alli Webb to discuss her inspiration to create what is now her multi-million-dollar empire, Drybar, her latest business, Squeeze massage, and her journey to attaining astonishing success. Over the last 15 years, Alli went from a door-to-door hair saleswoman to a New York Times Best-Selling author of The Drybar Guide to Good Hair, Cosmo’s 2013 Power List, Fortune Magazine’s “40 Under 40” list and is recognized as one of the top businesswomen in the world. But with enormous success comes big challenges. Alli grew up living in her brother’s shadow, didn’t attend college and felt aimless for years. While no one expected much of her, being labeled the “under achiever” of her family, she struggled to prove everyone wrong. Through a combination of resilience, fierce determination and unwavering hard work, the fruits of Alli’s labor paid off with 150 Drybar shops across the country. In this no holds barred interview, you’ll get a rare glimpse inside the self-sacrifice and perseverance it takes to achieve greatness.

Alli Webb is a super cool human. Her story is so inspiring – wouldn’t it be cool if we could all make millions of dollars from our own worst enemy? She did– meet Alli’s frizzy hair. She’s raw, honest and not afraid to let you in. With Alli – there are no secrets. If you want to learn a little something about being an entrepreneur – I think you’ll really love today’s podcast.

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Exclusive – Frank Tassone’s reaction to HBO’s new film Bad Education Apr 28, 2020

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We all have something in our past we aren’t proud of– something we’d like to scrub from our history. Today, I teach forgiveness, because we all deserve a second chance. In this week’s podcast, I have the unique opportunity to speak with former school superintendent Frank Tassone about HBO’s new film “Bad Education.” The film, which aired on April 25, starring Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney, depicts a dark period in Frank’s life in which he admittedly embezzled over two million dollars from the Roslyn school district on Long Island. Frank has not spoken with any other media outlet because, from prior experience, his words have been twisted, taken out of context or edited to fit someone else’s narrative. In this interview, we allow Frank the freedom, with no strings attached, to comfortably voice his reaction to the film and even, set the record straight.

I invite you to my second interview with Frank. At the end of this episode, I extend a special invitation to him to appear on my global Zoom empowerment group to help him heal and offer rare advice and insights to others. I hope you enjoy!

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Exclusive: Frank Tassone, the true story behind HBO's "Bad Education” Apr 21, 2020

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Meeting Frank Tassone is like meeting a character straight out of a movie—the quintessential three acts of a Martin Scorsese drama – a blue collar kid makes good, destroys it all and then struggles to become whole again. Actually, this isn’t such a stretch. On April 25, Frank’s life becomes as public as it gets, when Emmy Award winner Hugh Jackman plays him in HBO’s “Bad Education.” The film depicts the rise and fall of a beloved man, whose distinguished career in education is lost to greed and arrogance. He is convicted and served time in jail for embezzling nearly $2 million dollars, but twenty years later, despite paying full restitution and losing his license to be an administrator, Frank doesn’t live a day without the guilt and shame of this transgression. What if your most regrettable sin became public? What if, after being released from prison, you still felt confined by unrelenting pain? What if, no matter how successful you were and despite all the good you did, your legacy boiled down to one singular moment?

I invite you to my exclusive interview with Frank Tassone, one of the most intricately complex and shockingly honest people I have ever met. At the end of this episode, I will share ideas with Frank on how to begin healing and release all his toxic feelings. While it’s rare to have a film made about your misdeeds, I hope this helps everyone who has ever experienced similar feelings.

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How to Date During A Pandemic! Apr 14, 2020

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The coronavirus pandemic has prompted people to practice social distancing and stay home, which has changed how singles everywhere are looking for love and couples are coping being together. Today, I talk to relationship expert, Tracy McMillan, from OWN's hit show "Family or Fiancé" to get the lowdown on dating and relationships while on a lockdown. From the benefits of "slow" dating to building the right online profile to texting do's and dont's, Tracy gives her real-life tips to tackling virtual dating and more. She also reveals the downside of dating apps and why singles are becoming more uncomfortable.

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Vivica A. Fox: Hustling In Hollywood Apr 07, 2020

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I recorded this episode with the amazing Vivica A. Fox before the Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic thrust almost all of America into a state of social distancing and shelter-in-place orders. Now more than ever, people need to feel inspired. You need to hear this vivacious and inspirational woman. She is a master at turning obstacles into opportunities.

I sit down with my good friend and a Hollywood powerhouse. She’s an actress with over 70 films under her belt, an Author and a Businesswoman, Vivica A. Fox. Vivica reveals how her mom was concerned she was going to end up on the dark side of Hollywood! Vivica shares that Jada Pinkett Smith gave her the acting advice that changed her career. She’ll reveal which Hollywood A-List actor is rocking a lace-front wig! Vivica gets real about why she’s done dating rappers and refuses to date any kind of celebrity. Vivica has seen her career hit the highs and the lows and reveals how she reinvented herself when she was no longer the Hollywood “it” girl. This woman is one of the most generous and kind of people I have met. Her hard work and kind heart are inspiring! I hope you enjoy listening to Vivica as much as I enjoyed talking to her!

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Coach Mike: In the Midst of a Pandemic, Stories of Hope and Resilience Mar 31, 2020

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In today’s episode, I’m reaching out to people, who without fear, share their powerful stories of adversity and devastation and what positive steps they’ve taken to forge a path forward. With social distancing and isolation thrown into the mix, it’s added another layer to everyday challenges, making life even more difficult to navigate. I am wholly inspired by all my guests, but Troy left me in tears. Troy is 30 days sober and coping with indescribable grief after losing his husband just days ago. Forced into quarantine, Troy faced a critical choice: return to alcohol and drown his sorrows or fight temptation and honor his husband by living the life they dreamed of together. How does Troy bounce back? How does he find strength in moments of weakness? What are the tools each guest uses to keep faith alive?

I’m so excited to share these amazing stories that show how interconnected our lives are and how, through fortitude and faith, anything is possible. At the end of this episode, I will share some tips and a group mediation. I hope you enjoy listening.

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A NEW YORK CITY E.R. DOCTOR WITH CORONAVIRUS! Mar 24, 2020

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Today, I get a real-life glimpse inside the coronavirus pandemic straight from an ER doctor and married mother of three, Dr. Dara Kass, who tested positive for COVID-19 and is quarantining herself without her kids at her New York home. She reveals her experience on the front lines and the moment she felt like she couldn't walk. She gets candid about talking to her young kids about the reality of the situation, what gets her through the day and the most important thing she’s doing and what others like her can do to recover. She reveals the heartbreaking news of how just weeks from now NYC doctors may have to decide between who lives and who dies due to shortages. She also gives answers to more practical medical questions about the virus, like when and if you should go to the hospital, where do you get tested and how do you know if you’re immune after getting it? And while she’s a Doctor, she admits that she's human like everyone else and that it’s important for all of us to support each other during these unknown and scary times.

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Matt Krass: I Have Coronavirus! Mar 17, 2020

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It seems like every day, we’re waking up to more frightening headlines as the coronavirus, COVID-19, sweeps the globe. Why is everything shutting down? Do we really need to stay away from people? Should we worry? What is it really like to have coronavirus? Today, I’m talking with a brave coronavirus patient who stepped out of anonymity to stop the speculation and finger-pointing in his community and start educating others. He’s a 40-year-old father of three and music teacher whose proactive decision to see his doctor likely protected thousands of children. His symptoms, or lack thereof, will shock you! He shares the one reason he went to the doctor, what it was like to find out he was positive for COVID-19 and how he explained to his nine-year-old that Daddy wasn’t going to die. My hope is by the end of this podcast, you’ll have more facts and less fear!

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Inked: Nikko Hurtado, Secrets From A Celebrity Tattoo Artist! Mar 10, 2020

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Today I’m joined by my friend, celebrated tattoo artist Nikko Hurtado who reveals how his early life was challenged by a deep sense of loneliness and how creativity and art gave him a sense of focus and direction. Nikko shares some of the most unusual experiences he’s had with some of the most high profile clients! Find out which body part he won’t tattoo and the sexual arousal some people experience getting inked! This guy has such great stories! Nikko explains why he wouldn’t tattoo Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. He opens up about how the world of body ink is steeped in drug and alcohol addiction and why some people are willing look past the bad behavior of a tattoo artist. I hope you’re as inspired by Nikko’s story as I am.

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EXCLUSIVE: Lauren O’Connor: On Standing Up to Harvey Weinstein and Reclaiming Our Voice Mar 03, 2020

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Today, I’m introducing you to the brave, young woman who wrote a memo to HR about Harvey Weinstein, exposing his abusive behavior and the sexual assault of another employee. Her memo would become the cornerstone of a New York Times article that began Weinstein’s freefall from Hollywood royalty to convicted criminal. Why did she do it? How did she do it? Lauren O’Connor was a 26 year-old with her dream job who had nothing to gain and everything to lose when she wrote that memo. She lost her job, her privacy and hundreds of thousands of dollars. But what she gained was a healing she never expected. For the first time, she opens up about her own sexual assault and how it impacted her decision to report one of the most powerful, famous men in the world. She shares the vulnerable moment her coworker showed up in her hotel room doorway sobbing and her reaction to the verdict of Weinstein’s trial. Lauren O’Connor is real, raw, and strong. Her story will empower you; she empowers me.

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