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16. How To Make Tough Decisions with Catherine Ulrich, Managing Director, FirstMark Capital Jun 14, 2018

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At the end of every decision is an outcome, every single time. But sometimes we don’t have enough time or information, so how can you make smart decisions to create your desired outcome? We may often find ourselves consumed with decision fatigue because we are afraid of the consequences of making the wrong choice. Other times, the product of our actions feels so far away that we cannot even begin to fathom how to make the right decision. Instead of obsessing over finding the right answer, today’s guest, Catherine Ulrich, encourages us to start by asking “Who do I want to be?” and taking a long hard look at all of the outcomes, especially the less desirable ones. This isn’t to prepare for the worst, but rather, to assess the worst-case scenario in detail to stop it from having any reign over our lives at this moment. When we keep the different possibilities in mind, we always know what we’re walking into and how to behave accordingly. At the end of the day, our energy dictates our thoughts and feelings. Instead of allowing ourselves to get caught up in overwhelming feelings, we must understand why we are afraid, the steps we can take to overcome that fear, and why that fear is much bigger in our heads than it is in reality. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to find confidence in your own voice (03:49) Defining “who you want to be” rather than “what you want to do” (11:19) How to create a culture of radical candor and transparency (18:59) Learning to break down big lofty goals into more feasible steps (24:24) Anticipating failure and preventing self-sabotage (27:09) Growing out of relationships and how to accept the new phases of your lives (37:38) Energy and the ways your energy affects others (40:49) Creating your own model of leadership in a male-dominated field (47:55) Plus much more… Some Questions I Ask: Were you and are you a perfectionist? (07:02) Do you believe in models like the 80/20 rule? (09:11) How do you balance giving hard feedback when sometimes it can also put you in a place of vulnerability? (18:58) How do take the pressure off decisions that feel high stakes? (24:24) Do these feasible steps apply in terms of how you evaluate the thought process of an entrepreneur? (28:46) How have your relationships and friendships evolved over time? (35:25) What does it take for people to find that space to be okay with looking inside? (45:05) Links and Resources: Radical Candor by Kim Scott The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni First Mark Capital Follow Catherine on Twitter Follow Lisa on Twitter Follow Lisa on Instagram

15. How to Hack Your Life with Alex Wolf, Founder of Boss Babe May 24, 2018

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I often speak about the importance of self-reflection, but is there a point where we become overexposed to ourselves? Today’s guest, Alex Wolf, founder of Boss Babe, unloads a cathartic insight on social media and the exposure that comes along with it. The pros to social media can be great. We have the ability to share our lives with many others and create more personal relationships in a short amount of time. However, at what point do we spend too much time focusing on our own image and not enough time focusing on our lives? Alex exposes the cons of societies’ overexposure to ourselves through social media and the pressure it can bring. Like her new novel, Resonate , Alex explores how social media can be used by young entrepreneurs to build their brand while sharing insight on the mindset needed to maintain such a brand. Some Questions I Ask: How did you get into social media? What was driving you? (1:55) How do you think about human psychology as it relates to growing your following? (9:07) Were there times when you started to feel a disconnect between being your authentic self and the face you had to put out there? (15:13) Why do people get stuck and keep themselves from living the life they want? (26:48) Have you ever been afraid of death? (35:35) What do you think is your greater “why?” (39:51) In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Alex approaches social capital and its growing value (6:50) The four different elements of resonating in a message (10:50) How Boss Babe reaches out and engages with their followers (16:43) The difference between art and entertainment (21:01) What we can do to stay deeply inspired by their own lives (38:41) The struggles our constant use of technology brings into our lives (42:40) Plus much more... Links and Resources: Boss Babe Resonate: For Anyone Who Wants To Build An Audience by Alex Wolf What is Art? by Leo Tolstoy The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories by Marina Keegan Read Work by Neil Postman Visit Alex's Website Follow Alex on Instagram Follow Lisa on Twitter Follow Lisa on Instagram

14. Turn Your Dreams Into Reality with Jeff Madoff May 10, 2018

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What if someone told you there were no right or wrong answers, only right questions? We are often trying to chase the “right answer” without defining what the right answer is. Without setting that fundamental definition of success, we will continue chasing a vague idea that doesn’t look like much of anything. This is why we need to ask ourselves the right questions, the questions that ultimately lead us in the right directions. “What are you doing?” “Why do you want certain things?” These questions allow us to be introspective and the answers to these questions can change, allowing us to grow in different directions. Today’s guest, Jeff Madoff is founder and CEO of Madoff Productions. He is an American director, photographer, writer and professor living in New York City . His film and video work include commercials, web content, music videos and documentaries for various clients such as Ralph Lauren and Victoria’s Secret. Madoff teaches a course, Creative Careers: Making a Living with your Ideas, at Parsons The New School for Design. Jeff talks about the importance of knowing your goals, never doubting your ability, and always pushing back the fear of failure in order to continue forward toward your goals. Some Questions I Ask: What drew you to film in the first place? How do you feel about the progression of video today? (05:40) What are the dominant narratives you see right now and how is that shifting? (09:46) What sort of emotions were you feeling in terms of figuring out if you could do justice to the story of Lloyd Price? (23:26) What do you think drives you to keep creating? (26:51) During your artistic career, have you had moments where you’ve felt like you weren’t good enough or your work wasn’t good enough? (33:52) Do you think you are who you are because of your circumstances or in spite of your circumstances? (55:48) In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Jeff shows people how to make a living with their ideas (01:49) Steps Jeff took to create Madoff Productions (03:11) The idea of basic human expression and how it is shown through film (14:15) The creative side of longer form film (15:51) Passion versus making money in a film career and how the goals sometimes shift when having a family (45:21) “Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas,” Jeff’s book in the works and its goal (47:22) Plus much more... Links and Resources: Madoff Productions Follow Madoff Productions on Twitter Find Madoff Productions on Facebook Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds by Michael Lewis Ralph Lauren Victoria's Secret Follow Lisa on Twitter Follow Lisa on Instagram

13. Own Your Strengths with Logan Cohen, CEO of Kudzoo Apr 26, 2018

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Education has always been a driving force for today’s guest, Logan Cohen, CEO of Kudzoo App. Whether it's educating herself about the complexities of others or encouraging tomorrow’s leaders through her app, Kudzoo, Logan is always pushing herself to grow and encouraging others to grow alongside her. In today’s episode, Logan reminds us that we not only have to know our strengths, we also have to own them on a daily basis. It’s easier than ever to constantly feel like you’re constantly falling behind, especially when comparing ourselves to others. In these moments, it’s important to notice the fears that are driving us and focus on the ways we can conquer them rather than letting them conquer us. In fact, understanding our fears may be the best place to start when it comes to understanding others. Logan is insistent on creating space to listen to others, regardless of their position relevant to her because she knows that she will always learn something new. This is what makes us stronger people. When we listen and understand, we create possibilities. When we create possibilities, we succeed. Some Questions I Ask: Did you always know you were going to become an entrepreneur? (01:31) How did you start blending yourself with being an entrepreneur? Did you ever lose yourself in the company? (04:53) Did you ever feel any pressure to change yourself to fit in with the mold of the typical Silicon Valley founder? (09:45) Talk about being “your own worst enemy,” can you share some of your internal dialogue to overcome this? (17:03) Are there any fears that are driving you? (28:58) What are the challenges of being an ambitious woman who is “crushing it” in so many parts of her life? (32:45) In This Episode, You Will Learn: Logan’s upbringing and the inspiration she drew from her parent’s accomplishments (02:21) The strength Logan has to connect with and learn from people (08:57) How Logan grew her education rewards system for students, Kudzoo (13:45) The way Logan widens the space between stimulus and response by trying to understand (21:49) The mantras Logan uses in her day to day (36:04) The things we can take with us into tomorrow (38:26) Plus much more... Links and Resources: Kudzoo The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google by Scott Galloway Lemonade by Beyonce More Episodes Follow Lisa on Twitter Follow Lisa on Instagram

12. Leave Your Ego at the Door with Rand Fishkin, Founder, Moz / Founder, SparkToro Apr 12, 2018

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Letting go can be extremely difficult. When you build something from the ground up and work on it for years, it becomes part of you. Today's guest, Rand Fishkin founded Moz, which has grown into one of the most massive SEO empires. Moz now has 36,000 customers, 160+ employees and does around $47 million dollars in annual revenue. Just recently, Rand Fishkin has stepped away from the day-to-day operations of the company and is ready for the next adventure. But what prompted him to leave the empire he built? In today’s interview, we discuss the pressure for entrepreneurs to fit within the Silicon Valley model of success, and how venture capital can be detrimental to a founder in the long run. We cover a lot from self-doubt to arrogance to the need to confront. Rand talks honestly about his difficult move out of the CEO position at Moz and into building his next venture, SparkToro. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How SEO is still the best practice for driving traffic to a site (03:10) Importance of trial & error and learning as you go (04:10) The vision Rand had for Moz early on (12:12) Why you don't need to build the next Facebook or Amazon (28:00) How arrogance and depression are connected (31:40) Stepping down from the CEO position (39:20) Rand's new book and promotion around it (44:35) Some Questions We Discuss: What's your background? (03:53) Did you enjoy raising capital for Moz? (07:07) Do you consider yourself an emotional or more logical person? (16:44) Why don't we talk enough about depression in the business world? (21:43) How do you define success? (27:06) Who are some of the entrepreneurs that you admire? (29:29) Links and Resources Mentioned (https://sparktoro.com/)

11. The Unspoken Challenges of Influence with Jason Van Orden Mar 29, 2018

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Have you ever chased a dream only to realize that it actually feels more like a nightmare? Many entrepreneurs escape the corporate rat race to live life according to their own terms, only to realize years later that the one they’ve built is still far from fulfilling. Today’s guest, Jason Van Orden spent over a decade helping thousands of thought leaders grow their influence by strategically turning their passions into viable revenue streams. He has studied top Internet influencers in order to decode the psychology and strategies they use to launch and grow world-class personal brands. Jason launched over 60 online courses, taught more than 7000 entrepreneurs, generated 6 million dollars in online course sales, and 8 million downloads of his podcast. However, despite his outward success, Jason silently struggled with his own internal challenges that left him feeling apathetic, distressed, and unmotivated. In a world where your social image increasingly dictates your success, Jason reveals the dark underbelly of influence and the pressure to project an external image of confidence while quietly struggling with depression. Do you want to build a powerful brand? It starts with self awareness. So in this episode, we get real about facing fears, embracing vulnerability, and turning trauma and pain into your own creative genius. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to launch a product with a tiny email list (04:04) Why formal training in the online business atmosphere isn’t the most important thing (06:52) Knowing when an idea or a side project has the potential to become a real business (10:52) Launching 3 podcasts at the same time (15:54) Making an impact versus just making money online (20:24) Suffering from depression and from the shiny object syndrome (27:30) Importance of being open about your fears (32:32) Passions and causes that excite Jason today (48:17) Taking something that causes us pain and turning it into something creative (53:25) Some Questions We Discuss: What are the mistakes creative people make when trying to self-promote and market themselves? (08:43) Does success come mostly from talent, hard Work or luck? (18:07) What were the steps you took to treat the depression? (28:47) Is it harder for men to share their vulnerabilities and insecurities? (37:41) What are some of the projects that you are currently working on? (43:53) What do you want your legacy to be? (46:04) Links and Resources: Show Your Work by Austin Kleon (https://www.internetbusinessmastery.com/)

10. Say Yes to Everything, Especially Change with Ann Shoket Mar 01, 2018

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Women. We know them. We work with them. We love them. We are them. Our world is constantly changing, being reshaped and redefined by the people that live within it. This sort of revolution births leaders. It just so happens that today, many women are at the forefront of that change. Today’s guest has been behind the curtain of inspiration, encouraging girls everywhere to grow up and become powerful women. Ann Shoket, former editor-in-chief of Seventeen and author of The Big Life , speaks about the power women hold within themselves. There are dreams to be followed, lives to be lead, changes to be made, and no traditional thoughts on gender should be holding anyone back. Some Questions I Ask: Do you think there’s still a negative connotation between women and ambition? (05:45) What are your thoughts about the role of class in this movement? (19:25) What in particular did you do at Seventeen and CosmoGIRL! that you think really made a difference in terms of the content girls were reading and how they could perceive themselves? (28:15) What sort of advice do you have for people who are afraid to take the first step to following their dream? (40:40) Have you ever had a moment throughout your career where you had a big failure, and how did you overcome that? (44:46) In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to acknowledge that you deserve your dreams and how to reach them (08:50) Ann’s desires for sizzle, excitement, adventure that lead her to follow her dreams (12:04) The role men should take in having conversations about women in business (21:46) How millennial women are defying the norms and how older generations should embrace that change (29:35) Is there such thing as “too much?” (36:37) The feeling of fire and navigating your life by breaking away from tradition (47:41) Plus much more... Links and Resources: Why We Should All Be More Millennial | Ann Shoket | TEDxStLouisWomen Seventeen CosmoGIRL! The Big Life: Embrace the Mess, Work Your Side Hustle, Find a Monumental Relationship, and Become the Badass Babe You Were Meant to Be by Ann Shoket America's Next Top Model Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar by Cheryl Strayed Badass Babes Dinner Guide Ann Shoket Follow Ann on Instagram Follow Ann on Twitter Connect with Ann on Facebook

9. How to Focus on The Things That Matter with Ben Parr, Cofounder of Octane AI Feb 22, 2018

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It’s empathy. It’s humility. It’s fear. It’s part of being human. Today’s guest, Ben Parr, discusses all of the different reasons behind why we perceive people the way we do and just how those unconscious perceptions shape our society today. Ben is the founder of Octane AI and author of Captivology: The Science of Capturing People’s Attention, making Ben no stranger to the way people act, react, and interact. Since Ben has always had a heart for others, he created a system to make the lives of company owners just a bit easier. Octane AI allows business owners everywhere to automatically respond to their incoming social media messages with the help of a Chatbot. This helps keeps both businesses and their customers happy. At the end of the day, it all comes back to the people. How they feel-- what they think-- and how small positive experiences can add up to make a world of change. Some Questions I Ask: What did you dream of becoming as a little boy? (04:06) What’s your focus? (13:39) Do you ever feel like the weight of all the things you have to do will ever be enough? (18:08) What keeps you up at night right now? (20:44) Do you ever feel like, as an efficient entrepreneur, you lose touch with your emotions? (21:35) Do you think there’s a connection between humility and empathy? (24:09) Are there any fears for you that remain under the surface? (38:54) In This Episode, You Will Learn: Ben’s fourth and final goal to bring space to the rest of humanity and his realization of combining the business and research ends of science to enact change (04:32) Ben’s evolution of ambition through his college years (10:35) How Ben is helping businesses (14:35) The importance of keeping your mind refreshed by taking things one day at a time (18:27) The difference of empathy and humility between female and male entrepreneurs and the unconscious bias we have every day (24:26) More about Ben’s Book, Captivology (32:25) How to prioritize your self-care and personal relationships (44:35) Plus much more... Links and Resources: Octane AI Captivology Samasource Follow Ben on Twitter Connect with Ben on Facebook Follow Ben on Instagram

8. Stop Self-Sabotaging Behaviors with Lisa Carmen Wang Feb 15, 2018

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Just one more cookie. Just one more episode. Just... There are a million different ways to fill in the blank. We often sabotage our goals by giving in to short-term pleasure because in that moment, we are more focused on fulfilling our desires rather than thinking about what will happen when those few, blissful moments are over. In this episode, I talk about how you can stop self-sabotaging yourself by being more mindful and holding yourself accountable in order to reach the goals you’ve created. In This Episode You Will Learn: Why people start straying away from their New Year’s goals (00:55) The control you have over your life, thoughts, and behavior (01:33) How to stop self-sabotaging (02:06) How self-sabotage is taking the path of least-resistance (05:16) Focusing on yourself despite your external environment (06:54) Changing the association with your sabotaging behavior (08:17) How to hold yourself accountable for your behavior (09:37) Plus much more… Links and Resources: Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Instagram

7. Move Past Fear of Failure Into Freedom with Sasha Cohen, Olympic Figure Skater Jan 25, 2018

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Have you ever considered the way your beliefs impact your life? Most of us have thought about it, but it’s only when we really dissect our perfectionism, our vulnerability, and our perception of ourselves that we can truly understand how the little things impact the big picture. Today’s guest, Sasha Cohen, former Olympic Figure Skater and National Champion, gets real personal real quick, giving us an authentic look into the intricacies of her life from first skate to last, the struggles navigating the pursuit of a new purpose, all of the way to her present-day life in New York City as an investment manager. Though once participating in a sport where vulnerability was a weakness, Sasha is nothing short of vulnerable when speaking about refunneling her energy into new projects and redirecting her life after leaving the rigorous daily routine that is associated with being a full-time athlete. Simply put, honesty is the name of today’s game-- honesty with others, honesty with our peers, and most importantly, honesty with ourselves. Some Questions I Ask: What were your dreams as a little girl? (01:58) What was the point you realized you were good at skating? (03:24) Where do you think your expectations come from? (09:56) Are you a perfectionist? (17:33) Do you feel like you have started to learn to be fully present? (26:17) What is your new dream? (31:47) What’s one of the experiences in your past that has shaped who you are today? (49:10) In This Episode, You Will Learn: When Sasha realized that she could go further in life (04:57) The emotions behind physically falling over and over (07:23) What a competitive environment looks like from the inside (14:20) How being harsh on yourself may impact your perception of others (20:34) How appreciating things encourages joy in your life (39:25) Acknowledging your vulnerabilities can help you grow (51:20) How Sasha connected with others through being vulnerable (57:30) Plus much more... Links and Resources: Follow Sasha on Twitter Follow Sasha on Instagram Find Sasha on Facebook Full Transcript and More Episodes Follow Lisa on Twitter Follow Lisa on Instagram

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